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June 19, 1949
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Atlanta baseball fans note marked improvement in Georgia-Alabama League teams' play at Harper Field, with thrilling games by Panthers, Tigers, and Blue Sox. Fans anticipate larger crowds and urge facility upgrades. Key pitchers and hitters highlighted, plus promising youngsters.
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Georgia-Alabama League
Teams
Showing
Marked
Improvement
Fans Look Forward To
Improvements, Better
Facilities At Park
BY JOEL W. SMITH
The consensus of opinion among
Atlanta baseball fans is that teams
of the Georgia-Alabama Amateur
Baseball League are showing marked
improvement in their weekend tilts
at Harper Field.
Two weeks ago, the Atlanta Panthers
and Atlanta Tigers treated the fans
to a double-header packed with
thrills and suspense from start to
finish, and last weekend, the first
game between the Tigers and Atlanta
Blue Sox was another exciting
"knock-down-drag-out" battle.
IMPROVED PLAY MAY
MEAN LARGER CROWDS
Latest comment among the fans
is that this smart all-around play
will definitely pay big dividends at
the gate, if the other teams in the
loop follow the pattern set by the
Tigers, Panthers and Blue Sox.
The loyal fans who have been
supporting the Georgia-Alabama
League teams each weekend have
also pointed out the need for numerous
improvements and better
sanitary facilities at Harper Field.
The fact is, many fans are at a
loss to understand why the management
has not sensed the need for
improvements on the stands and
playing field.
Earlier this season, the winners
generally capitalized on errors. Now
with most of the teams in tip top
shape, the infield and outfield combinations
are backing up their
pitchers with air-tight fielding,
which points to battles right down
to the wire in the championship
chase.
OUTSTANDING HURLERS
The outstanding pitching performance
in the loop to date was the
sparkling one-hitter carved out by
David Scott, of the Tigers last
weekend. Victor Johnson of the Blue
Sox gave up five hits, three in the
last inning. Then two weeks ago
Richard Phillips of the Panthers and
Ralph Jones of the Tigers hurled
four-hit ball. Phillips won the game,
4-3.
Included among the most consistent
hitters in the loop are James
Greene, Blue Sox; Willie Dudley,
Henry Cotton, LaGrange, Leon
Wyatt, "Bubber" Harper, Floyd
Head, Grady Ross, Tigers, Frank
Redidune, Jimmy Wilson, Panthers.
William Carter, Blue Sox; Floyd Mitchell
and Theodore Stallworth, Athletics.
The new crop of youngsters who
will bear watching are: Richard
Phillips, Panthers, Samuel Cotton,
John Holloway, LaGrange, Robert
Lee, Braves. Harry Hatcher, Pee
Wee Reese, Athletics. James R.
Stroud, Rubin Ross, and Bennie
Williams, Tigers.
Teams
Showing
Marked
Improvement
Fans Look Forward To
Improvements, Better
Facilities At Park
BY JOEL W. SMITH
The consensus of opinion among
Atlanta baseball fans is that teams
of the Georgia-Alabama Amateur
Baseball League are showing marked
improvement in their weekend tilts
at Harper Field.
Two weeks ago, the Atlanta Panthers
and Atlanta Tigers treated the fans
to a double-header packed with
thrills and suspense from start to
finish, and last weekend, the first
game between the Tigers and Atlanta
Blue Sox was another exciting
"knock-down-drag-out" battle.
IMPROVED PLAY MAY
MEAN LARGER CROWDS
Latest comment among the fans
is that this smart all-around play
will definitely pay big dividends at
the gate, if the other teams in the
loop follow the pattern set by the
Tigers, Panthers and Blue Sox.
The loyal fans who have been
supporting the Georgia-Alabama
League teams each weekend have
also pointed out the need for numerous
improvements and better
sanitary facilities at Harper Field.
The fact is, many fans are at a
loss to understand why the management
has not sensed the need for
improvements on the stands and
playing field.
Earlier this season, the winners
generally capitalized on errors. Now
with most of the teams in tip top
shape, the infield and outfield combinations
are backing up their
pitchers with air-tight fielding,
which points to battles right down
to the wire in the championship
chase.
OUTSTANDING HURLERS
The outstanding pitching performance
in the loop to date was the
sparkling one-hitter carved out by
David Scott, of the Tigers last
weekend. Victor Johnson of the Blue
Sox gave up five hits, three in the
last inning. Then two weeks ago
Richard Phillips of the Panthers and
Ralph Jones of the Tigers hurled
four-hit ball. Phillips won the game,
4-3.
Included among the most consistent
hitters in the loop are James
Greene, Blue Sox; Willie Dudley,
Henry Cotton, LaGrange, Leon
Wyatt, "Bubber" Harper, Floyd
Head, Grady Ross, Tigers, Frank
Redidune, Jimmy Wilson, Panthers.
William Carter, Blue Sox; Floyd Mitchell
and Theodore Stallworth, Athletics.
The new crop of youngsters who
will bear watching are: Richard
Phillips, Panthers, Samuel Cotton,
John Holloway, LaGrange, Robert
Lee, Braves. Harry Hatcher, Pee
Wee Reese, Athletics. James R.
Stroud, Rubin Ross, and Bennie
Williams, Tigers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Baseball League
Team Improvement
Exciting Games
Pitching Performances
Consistent Hitters
Young Players
Harper Field
Atlanta Teams
What entities or persons were involved?
Joel W. Smith
Atlanta Panthers
Atlanta Tigers
Atlanta Blue Sox
David Scott
Victor Johnson
Richard Phillips
Ralph Jones
James Greene
Willie Dudley
Henry Cotton
Leon Wyatt
Bubber Harper
Floyd Head
Grady Ross
Frank Redidune
Jimmy Wilson
William Carter
Floyd Mitchell
Theodore Stallworth
Samuel Cotton
John Holloway
Robert Lee
Harry Hatcher
Pee Wee Reese
James R. Stroud
Rubin Ross
Bennie Williams
Where did it happen?
Harper Field, Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Joel W. Smith
Atlanta Panthers
Atlanta Tigers
Atlanta Blue Sox
David Scott
Victor Johnson
Richard Phillips
Ralph Jones
James Greene
Willie Dudley
Henry Cotton
Leon Wyatt
Bubber Harper
Floyd Head
Grady Ross
Frank Redidune
Jimmy Wilson
William Carter
Floyd Mitchell
Theodore Stallworth
Samuel Cotton
John Holloway
Robert Lee
Harry Hatcher
Pee Wee Reese
James R. Stroud
Rubin Ross
Bennie Williams
Location
Harper Field, Atlanta
Story Details
Teams in the Georgia-Alabama Amateur Baseball League, particularly Atlanta Panthers, Tigers, and Blue Sox, are showing marked improvement in play, leading to exciting games and potential larger crowds. Fans call for better facilities at Harper Field. Highlights include strong pitching performances and consistent hitters. Young players to watch are noted.