Chattanooga Clamps Down on Covaleskie Trade Offer
Chattanooga Tenn May 31 A four thousand five hundred dollar offer from Robert Lee Hedges for Harry Covaleskie was rejected. The Lookouts star southpaw prefers to stay in Chattanooga and aims for another banner year before moving to the majors.
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Robert Lee Hedges
Coya
St. Louis Browns
Yes
Harry Covaleskie
Covaleskie
Lookouts
Dixie
Big Belt
Interference Rivalry and Managerial Blowups Hit Baseball Scene
The Nashville club ousted catcher Bill Ludwig for an outright release while Frank Gibson left Southern League decisions, and tensions rose as Charley Frank clashed with Johnny Clancy in Nashville over a $50 fine. Atlanta and Birmingham papers criticize scoring rules as a batter’s hit debate stirs controversy. Mobile and Nashville series struggles and Murphy’s beef with newspapers over Scheur fuel a busy week.
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Nashville
Ivawig
Louisville
Doc Lipskiman
Frank Gibson
Charley Frank
Johnny Clancy
Clancy
Birmingham News
Smith to pitch Sundays game against Atlanta choice
President Hirsig announces Chick Smith will pitch Sunday's game against Atlanta. Smith, the new hurler Hirsig has pursued for six weeks, reports this morning and should boost attendance as a drawing card. In Atlanta, Mobile fans hope the Gulls drop from the top as writers anticipate the Southern League race heat up.
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Atlanta
Hirsig
Smith
Nashville
Democrat
Mobile
Gulls
Jemison
Team of Ladies To Play Crowns At Monroe Park
The Gibbs Ladies Baseball club tours the south and attracts big crowds. They face the Crown theatre team at Monroe Park this afternoon at 3. Special cars run by Mobile Light and Railroad Company to handle crowds. The fast pitching staff and strong infield and outfield promise a strong game. It is Mobile’s first ladies team visit in over fifteen years.
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South
Monroe Park
Crown Theatre
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Mobile
Baseball notes from July games and player updates
July games in Birmingham highlight Larue Kirby rounding into fast form with Pensacola while Dave White signs with the Giants. Jake Stahl’s weak recovering foot reduces Red Sox chances, Clyde Engle takes first base, Milan of the Senators pursues base stealing with 25 steals in 30 games. Also a health note touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with massaging.
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Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Clyde Engle
Stahl
Milan
Senators
Summer Schedule For Y M C A Athletics
The Y M C A will discontinue swimming classes for junior and intermediate members until after June 25 due to summer camp. Regular gym work for juniors and intermediates continues until July 1. after July 1 all classes pause until September 15. Senior classes stay Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with the 4:20, 5:30 and 6:30 sessions. Indoor baseball and volleyball games run through summer alongside individual work. Chamberlains Liniment ad notes it cures a sprained ankle in 3 to 4 days with bottle directions.
Rabbit Long Sets Pace With Sixty Hits In Season
Rabbit Long of the Crackers leads the Southern league with more hits than any player this season and appears on pace to surpass all safeties in the league. If his current clip continues, he will shatter seasonal hitting records.
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Rabbit Long
Crackers
Rabbit
Atlanta Constitution
Baseball Notes From The South Across Player Moves
Iron Man Liebhardt heads to Memphis after release by Minneapolis. Wernhard to unveil Southpaw Kroh. Phair notes Luderus hits weekly. Clayton Perry struggles with bases loaded. Frank Gibson, Detroit’s ambidextrous catcher, bats either hand. Nashville signs Dye. no Indian players since Chief Chouteau. Townsend praised by Lee Hamilton. Townend destined for the majors. Billy McGill excites Cotton States League with speed and hitting promise.
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Memphis
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Chicago American
Luderus
Clayton Perry
Frank Gibson
Detroit Tigers
Frank
Schwartz
Nicholson
Newton
Nick
Nashville Democrat
Creams Meet Sunny Brooks In Sunday Morning Tilt
Creams of Kentucky faces Sunny Brooks on Sunday at 9 30 in the morning. Morrison will pitch for the Creams with Smith catching. McNamara and Johnson are the battery for Sunny Brooks. A good game is expected.
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Sunny Brook
Cream of Kentucky
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Smith
McNamara
Johnson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as invigorating to the pale and sickly, claims to drive out malaria and enrich blood. Promotes for adults and children at 60 cents.
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Grove
Baseball Schedule for Mobile Fans
Mobile fans must wait until Friday June 6 for a three game series with Montgomery. After a grueling stretch through June 12 in New Orleans and back to Montgomery for three games, the Pelicans visit June 19 before Mobile stays home through July 2.
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New Orleans
the Pelicans
Willett's Great Southpaw Form Impresses Detroit
Edgar Willett, pitching for Detroit, shut down the Athletics and held Boston to two hits last week. He has improved control and often lands pitches where he intends. Also notes a Pink Sheet sporting section may resume next Sunday after manufacturing delays.
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Edgar Willett
Detroit
Boston
Mathewson
Pennant Day At Boston Will Be Some Real Stunt
Boston on May 31 reports owner Jimmy McAleer plans a dramatic pennant ceremony on June 23 before a game between the Red Sox and the Yankees. He hints at a grand diamond stunt preceding the flag presentation awaiting local fans.
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Theoston Red Sox
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Sox
New York Yankees
Has Baseball Game Taken a Back Step
A Chicago Tribune reader laments modern baseball as tamer than the Anson era. He recalls fierce rivalries and clubs meeting with blood and resolve, contrasting past Chicago triumphs over New York and St. Louis with today’s sport turned into business and spectacle.
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Spalding
Jimmy Wood
Harry
George Wright
Clarkson
King” Kelly
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Harry Wright
Red Stockings
Real Manly
Dexter Park
Lake Front Grounds
Pole's Skull Crushed in Montreal Bout
Polish wrestler Zbysko lies in critical condition after a bout with Constant Lemarin. He plunged from the ring and may have been mishandled as ropes failed. Referee halted the match and ruled in the Pole's favor. If Zbysko dies, boxing and wrestling could be barred in Canada.
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Zybszko
Constant Lemarin
Montreal
Big Pole
Lemarin
Canada
Zbyszko
Dominion
Boys Union Organizes Indoor Baseball League
At a regular meeting last week the Boys Union formed an indoor baseball circuit with six clubs. Opening game saw Red Socks beat Giants 5 to 4 with Bailey on the mound. Umpire Edmond officiated.
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Bailey
Giants
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