League Leaders' Crucial Test of Prowess This Week
The real pennant battle in the Southern league centers on Mobile Monday as Montgomery begins a five game series at Monroe Park. Key pitchers Cavet Robertson Campbell and Hoge face the last home stand before September, with Wares and manager Dobbs driving the Club's effort.
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Montgomery Billikens
Monroe Park
Cavet
Robertson
Campbell
Hoge
Montgomery
Wares
Billikens
John Dobbs
Walker
Elwert
Sloan
Jantzen
Knaupp
Snedecor
Gribbens
K. Brown
Manning
Case
Brown, Sparks
Applegarth to Sprint in America After English Wins
London reports that W R Applegarth, holder of 213.5 seconds for 220 yards and winner of the century in 10 seconds at English championships, will come to America soon. He belongs to the Polytechnic Harriers and won the Harvey trophy in the double event.
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International News Service
New York
London
W. R.applegarth
England
Americaa
Applegarth
Polytechnic Harriers
Baseball Notes From The League Weekend Roundup
Cavet and Stock sit out as Gulls drop a double header. Bernhard to face Kissen ger with Seabaugh catching. Mobile needs a win behind Campbell to stay in the race. Kinsella finesse d benching. Guils drop two. Miller shows promise with two hits and a gamesaver. Gibson may miss season. Harter sold to Montreal. Braves blamed for poor fielding in outfield. O Leary shines at second for Cardinals. Gonzales eyed by Tinker for next season. Brennan named an umpire and former football star.
Montgomery Triumph Over New Orleans Frays Local Fandom
The report notes Montgomery's win over New Orleans worsened fan sentiment and management faced censure for permitting Hogg to remain in the second contest. A local leader urged Campbell to return, while Cavet may be available by Tuesday. Fans favored Berger to return, hoping rest improved his arm as the rag seems doomed.
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Montgomery
New Orleans
Alowing Hogg
Campbell
Berger
Brenner Released to Omaha. Wylie Sold to Chicago Club
Cholly Frank delays Brenner’s fate until August 5 1913 with Secretary Heinemann announcing Brenner’s release to the Omaha Western League club. Brenner from Minneapolis with prior Cotton States League links joins a Cleveland scouting history while D E Wylie sells from Heaumont to the Chicago American League Club for 2000 dollars effective August 15.
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Cholly Frank
Lert Brenner
Cleveland
Heinemann
Hirdville Park
Brenner
Omaha
Bertrand
Charles Sr
Gulf Coast
Minneapolis
New Orleans ‘Times-Democrat
D. E. Wylie
Heaumont
Chicago
Funeral Talk Sparks Tense Ballgame Bus Discussion
A Knoxville Appalachian League catcher reports overhearing two Black men arguing about attending a game and a funeral. The convo centers on race and mortality with taunts about burying a “poor niggah” before the game, reflecting racial tensions at the time.
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Dixie Negroes
Carver
Knoxville
Appalachian League
Bruthah
Chief Frank Builds 1914 Evansville Contingent
Chief Frank plans a forceful 1914 Evansville lineup by recalling spring phenoms and pursuing infielders Jackie Kibble and Pepper Tepe who were farmed to Punch Knoll's club.
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Frank
Jackie Kibble
Pepper” Tepe
Punch Knoll
Evansville
Birmingham club Accused of Salary Violations in Rent Scheme
The Birmingham club is accused of breaching the salary limit by paying inflated rent for players Knisely and McDonald. The “rent” was allegedly returned as extra pay to balance their average salaries. Third baseman Fred Smith of the Boston Braves is identified as Charley Smith’s brother.
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Birmingham
Knisely
McDonald
Fred Smith
Boston Braves
Charley Smith
Boston manager Stallings names pitching staff amidst roster limit
Boston manager Stallings selects his pitching staff within the 85 man limit and aims to field a strong rotation. The report notes he will keep one pitcher and cites the roster constraint affecting choices.
Giants Pitcher Wiltse Retreats From Monk Label Offer
Giants pitcher Wiltse weighs a strange post career offer. A backer proposes him to pose as a Benedictine monk for liquor labels after his playing days end.
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Wiltse
Giants
Cardinal Griner Tackles Wind-Up in Slinger Debate
The chief fault of Dan Griner, the Cardinal pitcher, is his long wind-up which hinders his catcher’s timing and lets base runners steal more easily.
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Dan Griner
Boston Baseball Wit Sparks Extra Edition Hint
The New York American quips about Boston baseball with a joke on Johnny Evers failing in good humor, suggesting an extra edition only when Evers is cheerful again. The remark captures playful sports journalism tone and fan chatter of the era.
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New York American
Boston
Johnny Evers
Youth Leads AL Race For Batting Laurels
In the American League youth is leading the chase for batting honors while the National League features veteran stars Cravath Crandall Kling Wagner Huggins and Titus contending for top spots.
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Cravath
Crandall
Kling
Wagner
Huggins
Titus
Pitcher Chief Johnson Fined After Phillies Game Incident
Cincinnati pitcher Chief Johnson was fined 26 dollars by President Lynch for using rough language toward umpire Rigler during the 16 inning game in Philadelphia on July 19. The penalty cost the Reds a win and the pitcher a sizable sum.
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Johnson
Cincinnati
Lynch
Rigler
Philadelphia
Reds
Burns Seeks Early Batting Lead for Giants
Lead-off men are expected to draw passes, but George Burns for the New York Giants shows few free rides. In eighty four games he had 348 at bats with scarce walks as his reward.
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George Burns
New York Giants
Burns
Myers the Valuable Elongated First Sacker for Boston
Myers, the elongated first sacker, proves to be a valuable man for the Boston club. He covers extensive ground around the initial sack, fields throws that would trouble shorter players, and shows good hitting and speed on the bases.
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Myers
Boston
Cubs Trade Md Reulbach to Brooklyn for Stack
Chicago Cubs announce the trading of pitcher Md Reulbach to Brooklyn for pitcher Stack as CC Webb Murphy resigns. only Johnny Evers and Orval Overall remain as veterans from the 1907 World Series era. Reulbach led NL in wins in 1907 with 17 and 4. Mordecai Brown was second with 20 and 6.
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Chicago Cubs
MD Reulbach
Brooklyn
Stack
Webb- Murphy
Johnny Evers
Orval
Reulbach
Flyers
Chris
Bronkie notes Bluhm to stay with Toledo. Pelicans blocked
According to Hermann Bronkie, Bluhm will remain with Toledo as long as Bronkie manages the club making a move to acquire him unlikely. The Toledo manager hints at possible changes by March and mentions Jayson Kirke and Dick for first-base duties as the Pelicans seek a better plan for 1914.
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Hermann Bronkie
Topsy” Hartsell
Toledo American Association
Pelicans
Bluhm
Mud Hens
Bronkie
Jayson Kirke
Le 2
Naps Pé
Southern League and National League Baseball Notes
Schedule lists Memphis at Mobile Montgomery at New Orleans Chattanooga at Nashville and New York at Cincinnati with no games scheduled for some teams. Jud Daley is unlikely to be cut again. Davy Bunting to join another club. Chick Hannon retires from active sports and becomes Alabama athletics assistant coach. Manager Molesworth plans to finish the season with today’s squad. Messenger leads with 67 steals, Prough nine straight wins, Knisely hitting around .500 in the series.
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Jud Daley
Schwartz
Jud
Davy Bunting
Nashville Democrat
Chick” Hannon
Alabama
Hannor
Alabama Presbyterian College
Southeastern
Georgia-Alabama
Carleton Molesworth
Barons
Prough
Torrell
Durham
N. C
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Willie Prough
Bobby Messenger
Pete Knisely
R. M. Rose
Messenger
Knisely
Betting heat in Southern League batting chase by Welchence and Elberfeld
The Atlanta Constitution notes a tight run for the Southern League batting title with Harry Welchence and Kid Elberfeld separated by 10 points as the gap narrows daily. Dave Robertson is favored by some, while Matty, Marquard, and Demaree show strong form for the Giants in the National League pennant race.
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Harry Welchence
Kid Elberfeld
Dave Robertson
Atlanta Constitution
Matty
Marquard
Demaree
Giants
Trent
Correct Standings for Mobile and Montgomery Clubs
In a notice dated August 9 1913 President William Kavanaugh reports Montgomery 61 42 and Mobile 64 46 wins and losses. The figures exclude Saturday’s results. Special to The Item from Little Rock Arkansas.
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Mobile
Montgomery
Lium
William Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Ark
Daily Item
Ala
Managers eye outfielder move amid Daley rumors
The Vols may trade for Jud Daley as left handed twirlers limit usefulness in many games. Manager Smith contemplates adding a new outfielder while Daley’s Nashville club holds him. Some fear the Crackers could snag him, others expect Smith to pursue a younger option for next season. Harry Holland at third remains steady with veterans as infield strength holds.
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Smith
Jud Daley
Nashville
Vols
Daley
Crackers
Outfielder Cook Joins Austin Club Reports to Manager Chance
Outfielder Cook from the Austin Texas league club has reported to manager Frank Chance of the Yankees. Chance has sent pitcher Conney of Helena Montana to Jersey City for a tryout.
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Cook
Austin, Tex
Frank’ Chance
The
Yanks
Chance
Conney
Helena, Mont
Jersey City
Lajoie Sizzles With Three Hits Including Home Run
Larry Lajoie of the Cleveland Naps tottered to the plate in Philadelphia and collected three hits. One was a home run, another a two-bagger, and the third a long single, in a standout showing despite years of wear.
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Larry Lajoie
Cleveland Naps
Philadelphia
Ope lika club officials fined and suspended after attack
An Anniston Alabama special reports manager Ragsdale catcher Bone and pitcher Williams of the Ope lika baseball club were fined ten dollars and suspended indefinitely by President Boykin today after they attacked umpire Welch following a disputed decision. Boykin warned he could suspend the entire club to defend an umpire. The three men were popular locally and supporters aim to have them reinstated due to their good reputations and the incident arising from an outburst Monday.
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Anniston
Ala
Ragsdale
Bone
Williams
Opelika Baseball Club
Welch
Boykin
Question Over Cotton States League Pennant Sparks Dispute
Secretary J. H. Farrell of the National Association of Minor Leagues will decide the Cotton States League pennant winner for 1913 after Pensacola sent papers alleging President Dedus lacked authority to award the pennant to Jackson. Redus says Farrell sent a telegram. Farrell denies authorizing any pennant award.
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J. H. Farrell
National Association of Minor Leagues
Pensacola Club
Dedus
Jackson
Redus
Farrell
Bill Prough Seeks League Record With Ninth Straight Win
Birmingham Barons pitcher Bill Prough extended his winning streak to nine by beating Nashville on Tuesday. His last loss came June 22 to Mobile, with Cavet at the mound. Only Brenton and Evans of New Orleans and Sommers of Chattanooga have beaten him more than once. mobile, memphis, montgomery, atlanta, nashville, chattanooga, new orleans are among teams he has defeated multiple times.
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Bill Prough
Birmingham Barons
Nashville
Mobile
Cavet
Brenton
Evans
New Orleans
Sommers
Chattanooga
Memphis
Montgomery
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Balmacan Silk Dusters and English Blazers Popular Attire
The Balmacan silk dusters are popular with men who favor loose sleeves for driving and full skirts for protection from the 2S area. English blazers are also used for extra wraps in various models.
Baseball Scores From National Leagues and Minor Circuits
A compilation of results across leagues with multiple city matchups. New York routed Cincinnati while St Louis and Brooklyn secured wins. Chicago and Philadelphia split results. American Association and International League games show Louisville, Buffalo, and Toronto posting wins while Rochester and Montreal faced losses.
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National League
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Buffalo
Jersey City
Montreal
Newark
Toronto
Providence
Rochester
Baltimore
Good Golfers Expected For The Garden City Meet
The big amateur national golf championship at Garden City next month draws top players from the East and West. Jerome D Travers, the current champion, is a heavy favorite after a string of strong medal plays. Chick Evans and Warren K Wood are among others aiming to challenge, with Western and Eastern contenders such as Gardner Allis Lee Stickney Hunter Phelps and Herreshoff Travis among the names noted.
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Wheaton
Garden City
Chick” Evans
Chicago
Cently
Warren K. Wood
Evans
Rtobert Gardner
E. P. Allis
Wisconsin
Howard B.lee
Detroit
Stewart Stickney
St. Louis
Paul Hunter
Mason Phelps
Fastern
Fred Herreshoff
Walter J. Travis
Travers
Gulls and Crackers Lead Southern League Standings
The Atlanta Crackers top the Southern League with a .270 team batting average and highest runs. Mobile second, Montgomery third. Nashville leads in fielding at .958, with Chattanooga and Memphis tied for second. Braves-like stats show Atlanta sixth in fielding, Mobile leading in stolen bases, and Montgomery strong in triples.
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Atlanta’ Crackers
Mobile
Montgomery
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
N. Orleans
Montg'y
Orleans
Johnson Diets Self Before Working
Washington August 9 Walter Johnson explains his pre game diet emphasizing pudding sherbet cake and iced tea as he prepares for a mound performance. He says he avoids overloading the stomach before pitching and intends a hearty after game meal at the hotel.
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Stock
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Bernhard
Rube Kissenger
Doc Seabaugh
Dick Kinsella
Jonah
Finn
Miller
Duluth
Perdue
Tyler
George Gibson
Pirates
Frank Harter
Cincinnati Club
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Braves
O'Leary
Cardinals
Detroits
Bill Brennan
Minnesota
Nager Stallings
Southern League
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Joe Birmingham
Naps
Carrollton Avenue
Bill Schwartz
Akron
al Demaree
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Collins
Birmingham News
Fred Snodgrass
Will Holt
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