Weaver Dominates Gulls as New Orleans Trounces Mobile 8–2
In New Orleans, April 30, Weaver shut down Mobile over seven innings, fending off a muddy field and a late surge. Odell and Perry misplayed balls for three errors by Mobile, while New Orleans built an 8–2 win with key hits from Northern and Bluhm. Weaver earned the win. Fritz took the loss despite a seventh inning barrage.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Mobile
Weaver
Gulls
Odell
Fritz
Perry
Miller
Northern
Higgins
Bardie
Gins
Bluhm
Burns Horn
Hendryx
Chmidt
Wild
Burns
Upp
Pelicans
Clark
Schmidt
Lord
Ae. Weaver
Calhoun
Baltiscsinesee
R.h.po.a.e
Sree
MSR
Ieee
Kirby
Sac
Starr
Dobardite Perry
Dobard
Umoole
Kerin
Willow
Kkmselky
Birmingham
Baseball matchups listed for today across leagues
Southern League games feature Mobile at New Orleans, Atlanta at Nashville, Chattanooga at Memphis and Birmingham at Montgomery. National League shows New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Pittsburg, St. Louis at Chicago. American League lists Cleveland at St. Louis, Chicago at Detroit, Washington at Philadelphia and Boston at New York.
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Southern League
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Ee Wee Wee
Eveene
Mobile tWaehVville
Montgomery
Birmingham
Memphis
Pet
Pittsburg
Philadelphia A
Brooklyn Ween
Cincinnati
Amee
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Ion
Philadelphia Ovens Seme
Washington
WBC
Lois Oaecetecscens
Kansas City
Oss
Mobile
Nashville
National League
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Cullop Signs Two Year Deal With Kansas City Federals
Nick Cullop the pitcher released by the Cleveland Americans has signed a two year contract with the Kansas City Federals. President C C Madison of the Federals confirmed the agreement saying Cullop refused to join the Cleveland American Association club and considered his contract ended with the Americans.
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Kansas City
Nick Cullop
Cleveland Americans
Kansas City Federals
C. C. Madison
Cullop
Madison
Cleveland American Association
Americans
Nations adopt 200 milligram carat standard for stones
Fifteen nations have officially adopted the new standard carat equal to 200 milligrams for weighing precious stones. The move aims to unify trade and ensure consistent gemstone measurements across markets.
Mobile's Useful Utility Player Shines On Field
Larue Kirby, praised for a healthy pitching arm, draws league attention as his hitting also impresses.
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Boyle
Larue Kirby
Kirby
Results Thursday Detroit vs Chicago and St Louis vs Cleveland
Detroit shaded Chicago 4 to 1 with Benz and Schalk contributing on the mound. St Louis edged Cleveland 3 to 5 but games were called after darkness with rain suspending others.
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Detroit
R. H. E. Chicago
Benz
Schalk
Hall
Dauis
Covoleski
Stanage
St. Louis
R. H. E. Cleveland
Mitchell
Gregg
James
Carisch
Baumgardner
Jenkins
Election results show firm control amid postponements
In Chicago and St. Louis precincts, reported scores indicate a dominant victory for one candidate while all other races are postponed. Voter participation appeared uneven across districts with several contests deferred to a later date.
Federal League Baseball Scores and Standings
In Pittsburgh Indianapolis split a doubleheader with Pittsburg winning 5 to 7 in seven. Walker Adams Dickson and Berry aided by Harter and Warren. Kansas City beat Brooklyn 8 to 4 as Lafitte Owens Henning and Easterly contributed. Chicago saw Baltimore take a 6 to 3 win over St Louis with Wilhelmi and Jacklitsch and McGuire and Block. St Louis defeated Buffalo 8 to 0 behind Groom Chapman Moore and Blair.
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Federal League
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Walker
Adams
Dickson
Berry
Harter
Warren
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Lafitte
Owens
Henning
Easterly
Chicago
Baltimore
Wilhelmi
Jacklitsch
McGuire and
Block
St. Louis
St.Louis
Buffalo
Groom
Chapman
Moore
Blair
Columbus Beats Kansas City In Tight AIL Matchup
In a crisp American Association game, Columbus edged Kansas City 4 to 3. Weather listed as cold for Milwaukee-Cleveland St Paul-Louisville Minneapolis-Indianapolis and rain for Newark-Toronto Jersey City-Buffalo Providence-Rochester in the International League schedule.
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American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Cleveland
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis-Indianapolis
International League
Baltimore
Montreal
Newark
Toronto
Jersey City
Buffalo
Providence
Rochester
Texas League Scores and Weather Report
Dallas defeated San Antonio 8 to 1. Houston beat Waco 2 to 1. Beaumont and Fort Worth games postponed by rain while Austin and Galveston reported wet grounds.
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Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Waco
Beaumont-Fort Worth
Austin-Galveston
South Atlantic League Scores Seven Games Reported
Albany defeated Augusta 5 to 3 while Savannah overwhelmed Jacksonville 8 to 1. Macon posted a 5 to 4 win over Charleston and Columbia beat Columbus 5 to 4.
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Albany
Augusta
Savannah
Jacksonville
Macon
Charleston
Columbia
Columbus
National Baseball Arbitration Board Names Class D Members
The Western Association covering Muskogee Oklahoma City Tulsa Joplin Fort Smith and McAlester has qualified for Class D. The Central Texas League with West Hillsboro Italy Waxahachie Ennis Corsicana has qualified for Class D. Clay Center club players are transferred to Emporia Kansas State League.
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National Board
Auburn
N. Y
John H. Farrell
National Board of Baseball Arbitration
Western Association
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Okla
Joplin
Fort Smith
Ark
McAlester
Oklo
Central Texas League
West
Hillsboro
Italy
Waxahachie
Ennis
Corsicana
Tex
Emporia
May Day exercises at Daphne Saturday planned
Readers are invited to enjoy athletic events in Daphne on Saturday May 2. The schedule lists Cagney Jeaves Mo bile at 9:80 and Jeaves Daphne at 7 m-Ady with remarks on travel times.
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Daphne
Cagney Jeaves Mobile
Ady
Food for Fandom and Baseball Bores in Local Recap
In a mixed ballpark recap, Fitz carries the team late as Gulls rally but fall short. Odell stumbles at third after sharp play early, while Lord persists with top arms for Orleans. Cobard shines at short with no errors, and Miller leads with three hits as Detroit and Birmingham chase bats. Lon Criger seeks help in Boston while Arthur McCabe appears as pinch hitter amid financial woes.
VOLS DIVIDE DOUBLE HEADER WITH LOOKOUTS
Chattanooga and Nashville split a May 1 doubleheader in Chattanooga with Nashville winning 2 to 1 in the first game and Chattanooga taking the second 4 to 1. Pitching duel featured Kroh vs Berger in game one as errors produced all runs.
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Chattanooga
Nashville
Kroh
Berger
Renfer
R. H. E. Nashville
Smith
Harding
Street
Rudderham
Kellum
Vols Player McCabe Sold to Memphis for Draft Price
Tennessee Vols player McCabe was sold to Memphis for 400 dollars after Nashville requested waivers and Memphis acted once the sale was confirmed. The transaction reflects a mid draft price move between state teams.
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Vols
Memphis
Nashville
McCabe
Glove and Luck Shape a Brookyln National Pitcher
Raleigh Aitchison of the Brooklyn Nationals locks in his job with Wilbur Robinson and joins the regular pitching staff. He once led the Southern League in pitching. Manager Bill Schwartz, nicknamed the buy manager, faces a tough season with the Vols after Kraft’s departure. Four Topeka Western League players are released, including Louis Drucke and George Smith, with others reassigned to Dubuque and Fort Worth.
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Raleigh Aitchison
Brooklyn Nationals
Wilbur Robinson
Aitchison
Bill Schwartz
Vols
Kraft
Boston Braves
Louis Drucke
New York Giant
Jones
Dubuque
Iowa
Wildeman
Superior
George Smith
Forth Worth
Kirby’s mysterious rise shocks Mobile crowds
Larue Kirby emerged as a regular to slam base hits in every contest drawing fans to wonder about his origins. The article notes Kirby’s rapid climb and growing hype as he continues to deliver at the plate.
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Larue Kirby
Mobile
Kirby
Memphis Crushes Atlanta in Final Game 16 to 2
Memphis won the last game of the series against Atlanta 16 to 2 in a six inning affair called at 5 o'clock so both teams could catch trains. Memphis pounded Atlanta with 20 hits, many for extra bases, while Atlanta made five errors.
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Memphis
Rube Kissinger
Him
Browning
Atlanta
Kissinger
ROH
Steele
Schlei
Reynolds
Munch
Kirby the versatile "can play any position" star
The Birmingham News notes Kirby trained with the New York Giants in 1913 at Marlin Texas. He was farmed to Mobile then Pensacola in the Cotton States League, where he batted around .350 and pitched late season. He later filled in for Mobile when gaps arose, batting .500 and showing flexibility beyond his catching limits.
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New York Giants
Giants
Marlin
Texas
McGraw
Mobile
Pensacola
Kirby
Birmingham News
May Day Exer Saturday May 2 Ad
Carney departs Mobile at 9 30 AM and returns from Daphne at 7 PM on May Day excurSion. Residents urged to join the event and enjoy the outing.
Montgomery Beats Birmingham 4 1 In Opening Game
Montgomery won the first game of the series 4 to 1 over Birmingham. Grimes lasted until the fourth inning before being relieved by Hardgrove. The contest was slow with many errors as Montgomery built four runs on Grimes. Umpires were Fifield and Breitenstein.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
Grimes
Hardgrove
Tragresser
East
Black and Gribbens
Fifield and
Breitenstein
Mail vote on pro and amateur athletics on same day
Notice for a mail vote to decide the legality of professional and amateur athletes competing on the same field the same day was sent out by James E. Sullivan chairman of the national registration committee of the Amateur Athletic Union.
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New York
James E. Sullivan
National Registration Committee
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Entry list for 500 mile race closes at midnight
The Associated Press reports Indianapolis May 1 that the entry list for the fourth 500 mile automobile race will close at midnight. Five cars, including foreign machines, have already entered.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
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