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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
11
Andy Fotel seeks travel companion for show trips. Inquiries include room share at Twin MM and hotel near W&Toma. Partner Cor wishes to sell or rent, dairy lunch and restau rate. Ade nx 24 Norfolk Wa.
Ground preparation at Piedmont Park begins with the 10 ton roller to firm soil for play. Manager Pabst oversees a light practice as Park Wilson and other pitchers report in, with conditions cool and winds favorable.
Real estate to be sold by receiver M. T. Rates of the American Building and Loan Association. Properties include a lot at Peeples Street West End, multiple vacant lots near Angier springs and Belgrade Avenue, a Pace's Ferry Road cleared land, a two story building in Tallapoosa Georgia, and a lot on Alabama Street. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years at 6 percent. Bids subject to court approval. Contact No. 31 Empire Building, Atlanta, Ga.
New York April 1 One vote only was cast in Charleston for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight. The Charleston Athletic Club bid 7 percent of gross receipts or a $20,000 guarantee and proposed May 15 to June 1 with full play from picture privileges. The bid was forwarded to San Francisco for local bids and decision was deferred pending reply.
Contagion of concern hits Tebbie Walthour as Gus Lawson falls ill, delaying his pacemaking for the crucial race against George Leander. Atlanta riders push through uneasy conditions while Zenus Fields and R. G Bennett draw big audience interest on Winesett and White Ghost machines. Moran shows improvement with long 10 mile pace, as Fenn and Hunter clock near 25 miles unpaced.
At Benning Washington in April backers of short priced horses hit the books as favorites won across six races. Pigeon Post Morea Man of War Blue Peter Justice led the parade with Illumine among losers, while Wonderly rode well. Final race times ranged from 1:38 to 1:82 with six furlongs to a mile and a half.
At Memphis on April 1 Abe Frank the year’s promising George Bennett colt opened his campaign in the six furlong Derby event at Montgomery Park. With Meyer leading early Red Hook close, Abe Frank surged on the turn and drew away to win easily. The general belief is the Bennett colt may contend for the Derby if no mishap occurs. Other races included Automaton’s score in the first, The Advocate taking the second, and Colonel Terra Firma Dominick in the third with Terra Firma runner-up.
Athens April 1 Cornell defeats Georgia 8 to 3 in a pitching duel led by Bristol for Cornell and Anderson for Georgia. Bristol allows two hits and eight strikeouts with one walk. Dickinson returns to catching duties. Lewis, Colle and Whinnery contribute in Cornell’s offense as Georgia threatens late but falls short. Attendance 325.
A fragment lists feather dusters and house cleaning items with multiple price markers such as Price No. 1 2 8 4 5 and 20. The note hints at a standards reference with the line The Standard is the best and mentions various price tags and item mentions.
Cornell arrives from Athens after 9 39 train and meets Tech at Brisbane this afternoon. Both teams hype a win with Cornell backing a Georgia upset and Tech vowing a tougher showing than Monday. Society eyes on Atlanta as alumni and sponsors push gearlet purple and team pride.
When purchasing, secure the best value for your outlay and lasting use. Consider the Wheeler Wilson Sewing Machine No 9g praised for beauty, durability, and quiet running, a top home favorite noted for its construction and reliability at Whitehall Street.
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