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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
8
Brooklyn Dodgers arrive in Atlanta to face the Crackers for a three game set kicking off today. The Dodgers bring notable players including Nap Rucker and Tommis McMillan, with several Atlanta natives and local ties boosting the matchup as spring training moves into full swing.
The Atlanta prep school schedule closes its first round with the Georgia Military Academy Donald Fraser game and a large crowd. Next round begins midweek as Peacock faces Mariat votes while Boys High meets Donald Frazer, signaling growing interest in the prep league as five teams stand 1 win, no losses, and a 1.000 pot.
The Yellow Jackets meet Mercer University in a two game series next Friday and Saturday at Tech flats. Both teams started slowly but have improved quickly and are long time rivals. Fans expect two hard fought games with strong punch from both sides.
Cincinnati Nationals outslug Boston Americans 7 to 3 as both teams use two pitchers. Weather finally suited play on opening day with Nate RHE at .142 for Cincinnati and 20 100 O? for Boston. Batteries Bavidge Campbell and Mcdean Aurellanes Wood and Dovahue.
Sunday baseball at West Side Park Jersey City featured Philadelphia Nationals against Jersey City Eastern League. Jersey City won 72 to 0 amid no police interference or official disruption. Players noted include Batterien Mercitt Mansed and Mc Cauley with Richie and Jacklitach in the lineup.
Old tensions resurface as Acme Hatters clash with community figures in Whitehall over race related demands. The confrontation highlights persistent prejudice and local friction surrounding a long standing business presence amid mounting public discourse.
A fan-style forecast weighs the Southern League contenders for the coming season. New Orleans is favored, with Atlanta, Montgomery, Nashville, and Memphis close behind, while Mobile, Birmingham, and Little Rock loom as possible dark horses. The piece notes stronger lineups, pitching depth, and rising fan interest as opening day approaches.
Clinchfield, known as the Coal of Quality, faced a decisive setback across its uses as competitors claim greater efficiency and demand. The battle for market share highlights shifting preferences and ongoing quality debates among miners and buyers.
Athena Ga April special Georgia University of Georgia faces Auburn in a three game set at Athens with a Saturday doubleheader Auburn comes off strong showings against Mercer Howard and Chattanooga and is expected to challenge the Red and Black in hard fought games as they prepare for the series Detroit beats St Louis 7 12 in a seven inning game with strong hitting and defensive miscues providing the decisive edge.
The Crackers will fly to Chattanooga for two Sally League games against Johnny Dobbs team on Friday and Saturday. The trip serves as a road-warmup, with ex-Southern Leaguers on both sides. They return to Atlanta Sunday, then face Low Castus Augusta in three games slated to start the season.
Baseball results list multiple games across leagues with teams in New Orleans Louisville Chicago Memphis and Columbus. scores include Cleveland 2 over New Orleans 0, Louisville 7 over Memphis, Columbus 9 over New York Nationals, and Pittsburgh 2 over Columbus American Association matchup referencing a tense mix of affiliations and city pairings.
A fragmented scouting report on the Crackers notes players’ fitness improving with warmer days. It evaluates positions from catcher to pitcher, naming cast members like Moran, Winters, Bayless, Newton, Jordan, and Castleton, predicting a near final lineup and suggesting Atlanta may carry six pitchers.
Canid remains at the old stand and De An Ward, of 124 Mangum Street, hosts a social scene as Cupid and a minister unite Vel Whatley and Clifford A Kirkland in a wedding after they left the bride’s home to attend church. Parents and friends were surprised but soon offered congratulations.
A large audience gathered in the Sana AR Aces a Memorial Exercises in Micunum Arkansas as Judge John P Rosa gave the memorial address to honor the dead of the Knights of Pythias. Rev Eb Douglass opened with prayer and W T Amerson presided. A quartet including Dunwody Roberts and the Hamilton brothers, with Miss Popa and Mrs Stallings, sang softly.
A Houston and Macon Ga contingent including ATPL Special Judge Felton Solicitor Grace and Atenogra pher Barnes and several local bar members left tonight for Peru to attend the regular term. Officials say the docket will be unusually heavy with two weeks set for the business. Work begins tomorrow morning.
Special Deputy Collector C E Stegall Deputy Marshal W Kemp and J H Cogle returned to Jasper after raiding moonshine distilleries in Dawson County. They destroyed six stills and captured one copper stills over five days.
Frederick Rumsby collapsed during a 20 mile race in Hg England yesterday and died today. The previous year he won the marathon title and was a noted long distance runner. The incident occurred on the track with medical responders unable to revive him.
By Hipwell Foreman the Boys High school track team is progressing rapidly with daily practice at Piedmont Park. Parke and Loeb lead a skilled roster including sprinters jumpers and distance runners as they aim for top prep honors. They defeated Georgia Military Academy last year and face Tech Flats Georgia Tech this season with Parke Lopez and Means among the standout athletes.
With the season near, Cleveland owners fear bed condition of Terry Turner and injury to star second baseman Billy Bradley may cost wins and pennant. President Somers offers 10000 for Kid Elberfeld, former New York Americans manager and top shortstop, to reinforce the Cleveland infield.
Rome April 4 seven newly elected councilmen will be inducted into office. Names include Dr William De Lay from the first ward Dr F P Harbin from the second ward Frank Irwin from the third ward Walter Harrin from the fourth ward F W Copeland re elected from the sixth ward and Frank Freeman from the seventh ward. No change in mayor as Lipscomb serves another year. Washington April 4 track team athletes visited the White House and received a private reception from President Taft en route to Charlottes ville. no speech was given and the event was formal in character.
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