Gudger to Pitch for Gulls as Smith's Crackers Return
Gudger and Charley Schmidt will start for the Gulls Monday afternoon to attempt a second straight win against Smith's Crackers. Doescher goes to the mound with Dunn or Munch catching as the Mobile lineup stays the same. In Montgomery, Black starts for the Montgomery club against Kleinow while Chattanooga pending. weather threatens the 3:45 start.
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Big Jim Gudger
Charley Schmidt
Atlanta
Gulls
Billy Smith
Doescher
Joe Dunn
Munch
Mobile
Milikens
Lookouts
Montgomery
Ala
Chattanooga
Black
Kleinow
McCormick
Barons and Turtles Open Three-Game Set at Rickwood Park
Birmingham and Memphis begin a three game series at Rickwood Park with 3 36 p m start. Birmingham may start Robertson with Dilger catching while Memphis uses H Merritt and Bemis behind the plate. Weather forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions.
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Barons
Turtles
Rickwood Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham
Memphis
Rickwood Park
Robertson
Dilger
H. Merritt
Bemis
Berger May Go In Against the Pelicans
New Orleans on May 18 reports that Berger may return to action for a game against the Pelicans. Coaches consider lineup tweaks as injuries and rest days influence rotations.
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Berger
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New Orleans
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Baseball scores from Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis games
District box scores show Cincinnati 164 Philadelphia 48 in Chicago 2 10 that win. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 6 2 while Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 0 5 70. Kernzer Barger Berry Watson Hendrix Wilson.
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Chicago
O. Miller
Robbison
Pnyder
R. H. E. Pittsburg
Knetzer
Barger
Berry
Watson
Hendrix
Wilson
Local Scores Roundup From Texas Cities
Beaumont beats Austin 1 to 0 while Houston defeats Waco 7 to 1 and Dallas over San Antonio 5 to 0. Fort Worth Galveston game notes rain affecting play.
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Beaumont
Austin
Houston
Waco
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth-Galveston
Fans fault Montgomery club as attendance lags
The Montgomery Advertiser cites lack of public support for the ball team in Montgomery. Games are set for 3:30 PM to help fans return earlier. Manager Lord praises the Atlanta club as top contender and notes strong fielding and pitching on both sides.
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Montgomery
Mobile
Lord
Atlanta
Leo Dobard
Schmidty
The Combination Wins Opener Against Mobile
Kirby Lord and Schmidt formed the trio that sparked the win as pitching backed them. Billy Smith walked Mobile’s big catcher in the ninth, avoiding a possible big hit.
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Kirby
Lord
Schmidt
Billy Smith
Gulls Announce Pitching Staff After Fritz Release
After Fritz is released, the Gulls will feature Keeley Robertson Hogg Gudger and Townsend in the pitching lineup with Clark remaining as part of the roster.
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Fritz
The
Gulls
Keeley
Robertson
Hogg
Gudger
Townsend
Clark
Spring Hill routs Alumni 18 to 2 in rainy baseball game
Spring Hill overwhelmed the Alumni team 18 to 2 as rain fell throughout. H Brand pitched well for the college, Cassiday excelled in catching and pegging, Puder made a backward catch, and Gomes drove in two with a three base hit. Alumni pitcher Brand walked heavily, Neeley and Stewart relieved, Brown stood out for the Alumni. Umpires O Connor and F Meyer. Harper Ryes beat Blue Zs 1 to 3 in a separate Sunday contest.
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Brand
Neeley
Stewart
Brown
H. Brand
Cassiday
Puder
Gomes
Alumial eSeiss Cece Eresses Gol
H. Braud
D. Braud
O'Connor
F. Meyer
A. B
Hudnall and Calhoun Return to Utility Roles in Fast Game
Hudnall played the bag well but needs more practice on low throws. Calhoun will rejoin first base when fit. Mobile retired three straight in five innings, showing the game’s speed. Keeley shut down Atlanta’s hitters as Welch managed a single hit.
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Atlanta
Perry
Dent
Odell
McConnell
Kibel
Keeley
Gulls
Tommy Long
Jennings
Hudnall
Calhoun
Meees
Mobile
Welch
Roger
Ty Cobb
Besch
Mile
Bush
Joe Dunn Praised for Effort in Gull Contest
Joe Dunn, the former Gull catcher, was good naturedly kidded throughout the contest. He is a good catcher and worked hard, but didn't hit much.
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Joe Dunn
Roger Bresnan as doubtful hero in Detroit ball tale
In Detroit on May 18 a tale portrays Roger Bresnan as a dubious hero who escorts a young woman to a ball game, as a rain-interrupted doubleheader ends 3 to 3. It recounts the H arpers vs Graham & Rush and a Y M C A win with Metzger striking out seventeen.
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Detroit
Roger Bresnahan
Roger
Prize scheme outlines multiple 1914 cars and prizes
Article details district prizes for a political contest including a Grand Capital Prize Studebaker Five Passenger Touring Car and two Ford touring cars, with district allocations such as a Kimball upright piano and other gifts. Each district offers prizes and commissions. Special vote offer ends next Saturday night.
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Studebaker
Bloch Bros
North Water Street
Adams Mfg. and Machinery Co
North Royal Street
Smith Piano Co
St. Joseph Street
E. O. Zadek Jewelry Co
Dauphin
Royal Streets
Southern Business College
First National Bank
Kodak
Zadek Jewelry Co
Second Payments Benefit for Subscriptions and Votes
A tip explains that extending subscriptions boosts votes for The Item. Subscribing a reader from short to six months yields additional votes beyond the initial payment. Mark stubs “Second Payment” to ensure full vote entitlement.
Extravagant Vote Offer Boosts Subscriptions
For every club of 20 dollars in subscription money turned in during this period up to Saturday May 23 at 9 o clock, 100000 extra votes are awarded in addition to regular votes. For each 10 dollar club, 50000 extra votes are awarded. Subscriptions may be combined from many people, with total sums counting toward the offer.
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Future Subscriptions Offered With Timed Delivery
The notice explains that candidates can arrange future subscriptions for supporters who already receive a paper. Subscriptions are accepted with payment and held for delivery at a date chosen by the subscriber. Votes will be issued and the paper delivered when ordered.
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