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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
Faded report covers a baseball game where Yokeca defeated Highlanders 6 to 4 in nine innings prior to a late rally. Key plays feature Beater, Sweeney, Orth, and Conroy. complex infield actions, steals, and errors cited. The narrative also notes a hurricane-like wind effect and a later Louisiana horse racing campaign proposal with a potential misdemeanor for betting infractions.
The Highlander second team will depart at noon for Richmond to play the Virginia League schedule Saturday Monday and Tuesday. Crane, famed sports writer, will accompany the team on the trip.
Clemson arrives today to face Georgia Tech in a three game set at Tech Park starting at 3 o'clock. Coach Helaman Jenkins is pleased with Mercer series work as Tech seeks revenge for football defeat. Trobert to pitch opener, Lock on flat base. Clemson’s Ferner Waldrop Quimner among strong hitters. Turner of Y M C A umpiring likely. Clemson may select pro umpires too.
Clark Griffith and Wid Conroy banter through a boisterous game as the Crackers fall to the home team. Becker aided by a left field assist and a strong throw home kept Hemphill from scoring, while McMurray’s ninth inning heroics and Conroy’s aggressive base running highlighted a day of stolen bases and rugged fielding amid a chilly crowd.
A boxing event in Frisco features fighter with a tender heart. Motch receives a telegram before his bout, tears and sobs show emotion as he contemplates luck from Grand Rapids. Clarke's Pure Rye whiskey ad copy closes the readable fragment.
The Atlanta horse show at the Country Club drew few entries but many wins with J. K. Ottley and McCullough’s animals dominating several classes. Notable victors included Anna Bain and Dixie with blue ribbons, while a driving mishap highlighted the event and a gala dinner dance capped the day.
Moran selects twelve players for the Savannah baseball squad opening the 1KW Sally League season with a game Saturday night at Tackednvitle. The roster includes B. Moran from Grand Rapids and Ernie Howard from Savannah, while Kansas City’s Monte Creesola also figures in plans. The article notes ongoing signings and early season adjustments as the team aims for a strong start.
At New Orleans Fair Grounds a three jockey spill in the third race injured several riders after Wild Irishman tripped the lead. Jockeys Koerner Rice Bilac Leibert Skirvin Bilac were unhurt others injured including Martes with a broken toe and Rice with a broken collar bone. The race favored outsiders and weather track was fast.
Local storefront at Whitehall and 126 Peachtree appears as a waterbound bulldine location. The item list and purpose are unclear due to OCR.
In Atlanta, Marist College beat the Peacocks 4 to 0 after a tight seven innings. Collier pitched strongly with solid defense behind him, while Harrison and Lyon stood out on defense and Armstead handled catching and throwing well. The next campus game is set for Saturday at 8 o clock against Donald Fraser.
Raslatant District Attorney Akerman rules that former locker proprietors who pledged not to sell spirituous liquor may enter the soft drink and prohibition beer market in Georgia. If prohibition ends, Akerman’s influence will aid securing permission to reopen saloons, with Judge Speer requiring an oath from eleven or more men before locker clubs are shut down.
The county primary in Sereven county coincides with the state primary in June. White has led for the lower house while Captain Dr. Laffitte announces his candidacy this week to oppose him. Colonal White remains the favored incumbent, with Captain Tarfure aligning with Breen and Heddick's platform as the governor court chair.
New York April 2 The AAA racing board did not decide the Vanderbilt cup course for the fall race though racing conditions were set. A minimum weight of 1836 pounds and 2244 pounds was required, opening eligibility to foreign cars. Race length set between 900 and 360 miles with entries closing September. Ten entries had been received. Frank Batty named to the racing board. A revolution praised Governor Hoke Smith and local authorities for the Savannah race efforts.
Heavy track favors favorites Obdurate and Jubilas won, with two longshots also taking races. D'Arkis faded to third as Asure Mata led a tight finish. first race featured a 5 1/2 furlong dash with Dites prevailing. betting and racing notes from Beslingster list entries for multiple races and handicap events. Clarke Bros. Co. of Peoria advertises Clarke's balance whiskey.
Chicago on April 2 reports preparations for a world championship catch-as-catch-can wrestling match tomorrow night at Dexter Park Pavilion. George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch are described as evenly matched, with Hackenschmidt's strength and reach balanced by Gotch’s agility and fast offense. The event draws wrestling followers and is expected to feature a decisive struggle between contrasting styles.
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