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1 , I BASEBALL NEWS TIE ONE, WIN ONE FROM DAWSON CLUB, Last Thursday afternoon’s game in Dawson resulted in an 8 inning tie, 7 to 7, being called on account of rain. Blakely at one time had a six run lead, which was tied by the Dawson club in the last inning. Mor ris was relieved in the Bth after 4 runs had been scored by Cochran. Dawson scoring 2 more before the side could be retired. Hines and Hawson worked for I>awson. Friday afternoon’s game was rain ed out. On the Blakely diamond Saturday afternoon Cochran for Blakely and Lucas for Dawson engaged in a splendid pitcher’s battle which was won by Blakely, score 2 to 1, Coch ran allowing six hits and Lucas sev en. Meyers, new Blakely catcher, was on the job for the local club, while C. Rawson was behind the plate for Dawson. This was one of the best games of the season. Score by innings: R H E Dawson 010 000 000 1 6 1 Blakely 000 010 Olx 2 7 3 Batteries: Dawson, Lucas and Rawson; Blakoly, Cochran and Mey ers. Umpire, Lightfoot. Albany took the opener of a three game series in Albany Monday after noon, in a pretty pitcher's battle be tween Slappey for Albany and Wil liamson for Blakely. A freak dou ble and a passed ball gave Albany the winning run in the ninth inning. Blakely’s tally was a home run drive by George Clarke. Score by innings: R H E Blakely 000 100 000 1 4 0 Albany 010 000 001 2 71 Batteries: Blakely, Williamson and Mize: Albany, Slappey and Kimbrell. Umpire, Mayer. Albany won a wierd game on a wet field in Blakely Tuesday after- ©©'©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©© {announcement! f a—l © © * © ® . f t Having secured the services of James G. § v.'r © Mathews, Jr., a man who has had experience @ © for 20 years in buying and selling Dry Goods, ® © Clothing and Shoes, I wish to extend a cor- J © dial invitation to the trading public of Early J © and adjoining counties to call and get per. *| © sonally acquainted with Mr. Mathews. J © . . © © This store, as has been its reputation for © © . © © years, will continue to handle Nationally ad- © © t ' © © vertised lines of merchandise, therefore, I | © do not hesitate to say this store shall be © ___ *■+ © known as the place to secure QUALITY and © I UP-TO-DATE MERCHANDISE. ® © "; "—~~ § © I will leave for Eastern Markets in a few © S days, and ten days from this date, I shall cut © © the price to reduce stock in order to make © © room for Fall Goods. © While in Blakely make this store your © S headquarters. You will at all times receive © a hearty welcome from a polite and efficient || S sales force. ® © © I Sam Stein I I Blakely, Georgia I © © © © ©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©§*©©©©©©©©©©©© noon, 9 to 3. Henderson, who start ed the game for the locals, was wild as a deer, walking six and gD ins up 5 hits and 6 runs before he was yanked in the third Inning and re placed by Turk, who pitched a better brand of ball during the remainder of the game. The best Blakely could do off Rain’s delivery was 3 runs and six hits. Score by innings: R H E Albany 142 001 100 911 1 Blakely 000 000 300 3 6** Batteries: Blakely, Henderson, Tur K and Meyers; Albany, Rain and Him brell. Umpire, Mayer. The Blakely warriors came back good and strong Wednesday in Al bany, trimming the Dougherty county boys to the tune of 10 to 3, featured by the heavy hitting of the Blakely gang, Pounds, Jenkins and Lowrey each securing a home run. Farrar for Albany was hammered for 18 safeties, while Lowrey, working his first game for Blakely, was touched up for 10 safeties. Score by innings: R H E Albany 3 10 3 Blakely 10 18 3 ARLINGTON HERE TODAY. Our old enemy, Arlington, comes over today, and if Jupiter Pluvius doesn’t interfere, a double-header will be played, the first game beginning at 2:30. The count for the season between these two teams stands at ■ three victories for Blakely and one ! for Arlington. It is natural to sup pose that the Calhoun county team 1 is going to fight a desperate battle > to capture today’s games to even the count. ‘Buddie’ Williamson and I ‘Goat’ Cochran are going to try to ■ turn in a double victory for Blakely. A big crowd is expected, as a large i delegation from Eufaula and other • Southeast Alabama towns who are EARLY COUNTY NEWS THERE BABY YOUR lUI J/ HOME? // BABYEASE A Safe Liquid Treatment For Sick Fretful Babies and Children Bowel and Teething Troubles No Opiates -No Dope - Sold b«, Druggists ardent admirers of Williamson, will likely attend the game. —o —■ EXHIBITION GAME TO BE PLAYED AT MONTGOMERY. The News learns that the Blakely and Americus baseball clubs will play an exhibition game at Montgom ery, Ala., Sunday, August 12tb. CLUB STANDING. (Through Wednesday’s Games.) TEAM W. L. Pc. Americus 7 2 778 Blakely 3 3 500 Albany 4 4 500 Bainbridge 4 5 444 Arlington 3 4 429 Dawson 2 5 286 THE SCHEDULE. The following is the schedule of the entire circuit for the next six days: Today (Thu.sday) Albany at Americus. Dawson at Bainbridge. Arlington at Blakely (2 games). Friday, August 3* Albany at Americus. Dawson at Bainbridge. Blakely at Arlington. Saturday, August 4. Americus at Albany. Bainbridge at Dawson. Arlington at Blakely. Monday, August 6. Albany at Dawson. Bainbridge at Blakely. Americus at Arlington. Tuesday, August 7. Dawson at Albany. Blakely at Bainbridge. Americus at Arlington. Wednesday, August 8. Albany at Daw son. Bainbridge at Blakely. Arlington at Americus. FOR SALE —At great sacrifice, ac count selling out, new six horse powd er portable Witte kerosene engine, never been fired up, magneto, clutch pulley, double duty. Bought for pea nut picker, the most adaptable en gine made. G. M. STEPHENS, Free man’s Chapel. PnO matter what Kind , Ilk II of a shoe you are looking for, or the price you wish to pay, you will find a pair of 1 W.L.Douglas Shoes I that will meet your re- 1 quirements and you will be | absolutely sure of receiving 1 full value for your money. I It will pay you to call and see the I new Spring and Summer styles. I For Sale by BLAKELY SHOE SHOP DEWOLFE & ARMSTRONG Seneca Theatre W BLAKELY, I GEORGIA THURSDAY and FRIDAY Lon Chaney IN 'SHADOWS’ One of the photoplay of the season. From Wilbur Daniel Steele’s prize story, “Ching, Ching, Chinaman.” Don’t miss this— one of the greatest stories ever filmed. Admission J 5 and 35 cents SATURDAY Herbert Rawltnson IN 'Nobody’s Bride’ AND PEARL WHITE ‘PLUNDER’ Admission 15 and 25 cents MONDAY BETTY COMPSON M “OVER ' l|i| BORDER” PATHE COMEDY —unw——T—na—w» —cx—or-a—■— ■ i i n ■ jit- t r.-> #1 vm.toi'i —jnnnn TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY BEBE DANIELS SN WINOS” A Paramount special <\ W-" X !|i| Mr. Williams, of Americus, expert pianist, formerly with King Tut Orchestra, is now with the Seneca.