Billy Smith Expects Strong Crackers Pennant Run
Atlanta March 12 The Crackers infield for 1913 is settled except shortstop with two rivals for the job. Agier at first and Alperm an at second lead a veteran left side with Keating Cobard or Wallie Smith at third. Outfield likely features Harry Bailey and Callahan with Long contesting right field. Catches worry fans though Bill Smith remains confident in his veteran staff. Pitchers present a deep pool of promising twirlers for a five man rotation.
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Atlanta
Derth
Joe Agier
Whitey Alperman
Walter Keating
Portsmouth
Leonard Cobard
Dayton
Wallie Smith
Bill Smith
Bill
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Charley Starr Back With Mobile Team
Charley Starr arrived in Mobile from Pittsburg and reported to Manager Finn at the City Bank building. Starr, lean and combative, helped Mobile finish second last season with his game knowledge and leadership. he led practice Tuesday as Finn plans a full workout for veterans and recruits.
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Charley Starr
Mobile
Pittsburg
Finn
City Bank
Starr
Berger Signs Up to Pitch For the Gulls
Manager Michael Finn announced that pitcher Charley Berger signed his contract with the Mobile Gulls after an expected deal. Berger reportedly rejected a Toronto International League offer and impressed in Mobile last season, delivering strong speed this Tuesday at the park.
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Michael Finn
Charley Berger
Berger
Toronto
Mobile
Limit To Winning Rule Revoked By Grand Circuit
H. K. Devereaux announces revocation of the Grand Circuit rule limiting prize money for stake pacers to 10000 and trotters to 15000 before entering classes. Adopted in January in Pittsburgh, the rule faced opposition in a mail vote with three for, seven against, and two not voting.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
H. K. Devereaux
Pittsburgh
Devereaux
Sutton Wins In Balk Line Billiards Tournament
Associated Press report from St Louis notes George Sutton beat C. C. Peterson 400 to 332 and Calvin Demarest defeated Jose Ortiz 400 to 188 on the second day of the 18.2 balk line event. Sutton also ran 236 in the ninth inning of last night’s game.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
George Sutton
C. C. Peterson
Calvin Demarest
Jose Ortiz
Sutton
Al O'Dell Joins Spring Practice For Mobile Gulls
Al O'Dell here for spring practice with the Mobile Gulls arrives after helping steady the team last season. He joined workouts Tuesday night and practiced with the squad at the park Wednesday afternoon.
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Aman al O'Dell
Mobile
O'Dell
Park
Reds Defeat Spring Hill in Fast Game
Cincinnati Reds beat Spring Hill 11 to 3 in a Tuesday afternoon contest. Frost started for Cincinnati, Burden finished, Tarleton and Lee starred for Spring Hill, and Becker and Severoid led the Reds with key hits.
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Spring Hill
Cincinnati Reds
Harry McIntyre
Collegians
Hughey Jennings
Tigers
Frost
Burden
Brand
Tarleton
Becker
Severeid
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Ss Piacere Tear
Blackburn
Severoid
Ducote
Carroll
Nagle
Danford
McDonald
Kyle
Tomptley
Cassidy
Braud
Metzzer
Pasrs
Danford and
New Jersey Semi-Pro Arrives For Try Out
Billy McGill, a semi pro picked up at Newark, arrived in Tudés Gay afternoon and reported to Bienville Hotel headquarters. He appeared briefly at the ball, looks good, and is a candidate for an outfield position with a full chance to prove himself.
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Billy McGill
Finn
Newark
New Jersey
Gulls
Bienville Hotel
McGill
Philadelphia A L recruits roll past Texas A and M 8 to 0
In College Station on March 12 the Philadelphia American League recruits defeated Texas A and M College 8 to 0 behind pitching by Taff Cottrell and Wickoff. The same day Philadelphia regulars left for home.
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Associated Press
College Station
Tex
Texas A
Taff
Cottrell
Wickoff
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Houck
Plank
Harrell
Waco
St. Louis
Schwenk
Stone
Weildman
Exhibition basketball schedule set for Mobile games
The slate lists Detroit at Mobile on March 14, Cincinnati on March 15 to 17, Detroit again March 22 to 24, Detroit with the Giants March 29 and 30, Toledo April 1 and 2, and Cleveland April 5 and 6 in Mobile.
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Mobile
Detroit
Gulfport
Miss
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Toledo
Cleveland
Blease Fights Police Over Speeding Chauffeur
In Columbia South Carolina on March 12 clashes arose between Chief Cathcart and Governor Cole Blease after the governor's black chauffeur was arrested for speeding. The chauffeur was tried and fined for the second time in four days, pleading he was taking the governor for a ride. The governor warned of taking over the police department and imposing martial law if the alleged persecution did not stop.
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Olumbia
Cathcart
Cole Blease
Tigers Ready For the Season Says Jennings
GULFPORT MISS March 12 The Detroit Tigers routed Tu Lane University 17 to 0 in a spring workout here Tuesday. Manager Jennings said in midseason form and forecast a strong start, with Mullin and Zamloch in top shape for the opener and Zamloch winning a regular berth as Sugden and McGuire call him the best rookie to break into the majors in years.
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Gulfport
Miss
Detroit Tigers
Tulane University
Troit
Jennings
Mullin
Zamloch
Montana
Sugden
McGuire
Two New Leagues Recognized by National Association
Auburn New York March 12 Secretary John H Farrell announced formation of two new class D leagues sanctioned by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The Southern California League includes San Diego Long Beach and San Bernardino. The Empire State League features Brunswick Waycross Americus Thomasville Cordele and Valdosta Georgia.
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Auburn
N. Y
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball
National Association
Southern
Pryor Signs With Meridian Cotton States League Team
W. F. Pryor, last season with the Crown Theatre amateur squad, who has played winter ball, signs with Meridian Mississippi in the Cotton States League and will report this week for a tryout.
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W. F. Pryor
Crown Theatre
Meridian
Miss
New York Horse Racing Remains Undecided After Meeting
A statewide revival of horse racing in New York is still unresolved after a meeting of racing association representatives at turf headquarters. Philip J. Dwyer cited the lack of definite arrangements while attendees included William A. Tageman, August Belmont, and James Bull, with ties to the Brighton Beach, Westchester, and Empire City associations.
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Associated Press
New York
New York State
Racing
Philip J. Dwyer
Brooklyn
Queens County Jockey Club
William A. Tageman
Brighton Beach Racing Association
August Belmont
Westchester Racing Association
James Bull
Empire City Racing Association
Yonkers
Juarez
Sportsmen Plan Third Annual Washington Dinner
It was announced last night that the third annual American Sportsmen's dinner will be held in Washington on April 2. Invited are members of the Jockey Club, the Polo Association, American Kennel Club, Rising Hunters of America, National Riding Mount Association, American Horse Association, Masters of Fox Hunters Association and the National Steeplechase and Hunters Association.
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Washington
Jockey Club
the Polo Association
American Kennel Club
Rized Hunters of America
Natt Remount Association
American Horsehow Association
Masters of Fox Funds Association
National Steeplechase and Hunters Association
Thomas of Orleans Defeats O Keefe in Fast Ten Round Bout
Joe Thomas of New Orleans won the decision over Tommy O Keefe of Philadelphia after ten rounds in Atlanta. The lightweight showed superior inside fighting in one of the fastest bouts seen locally in years.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
e-Joe Thomas
New Orleans
Tommy O'Keefe
Philadelphia
Athletics Begin Homeward Trip From San Antonio
Regulars depart spring training in San Antonio for a homeward swing with games planned in Austin Waco Corsicana Fort Worth Dallas Texarkana Memphis Nashville Louisville Indianapolis then direct to Philadelphia.
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Tex
Austin
Waco
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texarkana
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Y M C A Team to Play Pensacola in Florida Trip
The Pensacola Y M C A basketball team with one win and one loss this season will visit Pensacola to face the Y M C A Ramblers on Saturday night. Mobile then travels to Florida city for the game and returns the visit. The Ramblers, Southern champions, feature Cunningham brothers Phillips Rroe Steber and Miller.
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Crown Theatre
Mobile
Y. M. C. A. Ramblers
Pensacola
Mobile Basketeers
Florida City
Mobile Y. M. C. A
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