Bulls fall to Atlanta in opener as Hiett shines
Atlanta defeated Mobile 4 to 1 in the Southern Association opener behind pitcher Hiett and a strong defensive effort. Northern collected two of Mobile’s four hits while Eibel and Moran led the visitors at the plate. The day included a street parade, mayoral ceremonies, and presentations before the first ball was pitched.
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Southern League shows New Orleans at Atlanta 3 15 p m Memphis at Chattanooga 2 45 p m Mobile at Birmingham 3 15 p m Nashville at Little Rock 3 30 p m Federal League Newark at Brooklyn 3 30 p m Buffalo at Baltimore 4 p m St Louis at Kansas City 3 15 p m American League Chicago at St Louis 3 p m Boston at Philadelphia 3 p m New York at Washington 3 p m Cleveland at Detroit 3 p m National League St Louis at Chicago 3 p m Brooklyn at New York 3 30 p m Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 2 30 p m Philadelphia at Boston 3 p m
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Atlanta Gulls Rally Past Mobile in Long Inning Showdown
In a high scoring game the Atlanta Gulls broke open a tense affair with a five run fifth inning led by Eibel and Moran. Mobile fought back, scoring a run in the seventh and threatening in the ninth, but Hiett and solid defense sealed a 4 to 1 victory for Atlanta. Breitenstein umpired with a 4,549 attendance recorded.
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Hogg
Moran
Breitenstein
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Tullis
Powell
Potts
Miller
Atlanta
Rumler
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Bowden
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Eibe
Northern
Tullos
Gulls
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Perry
Mobile
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Schmidt
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R. Mobilewescis
Slane Beer
Dobard
Ejibel
Schmidt’s Hope This Season Hits Strong Return
In better condition than ever, Schmidt is set to be the hitting sensation this season, a standout in the lineup.
Opening Day in Big League Races 1915
New York reports baseball revival as eight cities host opening days. Boston at Philadelphia and Chicago at St. Louis headline nine games with Cleveland, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh awaiting next week. Cubs and Cardinals face early tests while Dodgers stay wary.
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Lon
Flashlight Food for Fans in Tuesday's Game
In a detailed game recap, Calhoun and Eibel feature prominently with firsts noted. Dobard, Furst, and Calhoun contribute to key plays including a first strikeout, first double play, and first run. Mobile edges ahead with a lone run by Calhoun.
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Calhoun Pias
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Perry
Dobard
Calhoun
Hogg
Manning
Eibel
Bowden
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Northern
Atlanta opens season as Hiett, Baumgardner spark Gull pitch
Opening day at Arc Park drew 4 595 fans as Mobile lost to Atlanta driven by Hiett perfect control and a sharp Baumgardner at third base. BaumGardner finished strong after a nervous start adding a four hit game, while Hiett held Mobile in check. Manager Schmidt received floral honors from Mobile Council, and ex Gull Billy Smith lauded Baby Dell Jacobson for last season’s Rose trophy contention. Old-timers recall Ollie Benson and Patterson era as Nashville’s Berger won the home opener for the Vols.
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Young Hiett
Hiett
Mobile
Boston Nationals
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Gulls
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Tom Fisher
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Schmidt
Mobile Council
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Dell” Jacobson
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Hank
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Hofman traded to Buffalo by Brooklyn Federals in deal
Veteran infielder Artie Hofman is sent to Buffalo by Brooklyn Federals manager Lee Magee who says he will receive a Buffalo player in exchange. The exchange confirms a formal trade plan involving Buffalo as the destination for Hofman.
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Buffalo
Lee Magee
Brooklyn Federals
Magee
Southern Association Opening Games Reported Across Cities
New Orleans beat Birmingham 7 to 4 in New Orleans as Morgan left after a hand injury. Nashville topped Chattanooga 8 to 5 while Memphis defeated Little Rock 6 to 1. Brooklyn and Baltimore split, Kansas City shutout St Louis 3–0, and other league results include Newark and Baltimore in a 7–1 score and Texas League scores from San Antonio, Waco, Shreveport, Fort Worth, and Beaumont games.
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Ed Walsh Told Arm Ready for Regular Turn in Three Weeks
Chicago American pitcher Ed Walsh has been informed by his physician that his pitching arm should be ready to take his normal turn in three weeks.
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