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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1909

Page

3

Crackers Rally but Dodgers Edge Crackers in Ten

Brooklyn Dodgers beat Atlanta Crackers 6 to 5 in ten innings as Tim Jordan homered and drove in three. Hanks and Atkins pitched well for the Crackers, while Billy Smith and Henn led the hits for the Crackers with three-sackers and key drives. Errors hampered both sides. the Dodgers scored the decisive run in the tenth after a sequence including Jordan’s triple and a Sebastian error.

Billy Smith Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers Ain and & Ehams Crackers Biowied Esfely Wilhelm and Hell Newton Smith Henn Hanks Wilhelm Clemn Ahes Hawke Dodgers Kine Tim Jordan Atlanta Brooklyn Bid Smith Moran Bastain Hummeit Stirling Mie Kustas Jordan Dodgers Acaret Dada Kustus Hummels Sebring He ‘Church Roe He ‘Church Roe Renescalpe Beore Wilhelm J. Atkine Fettes T Jorden Jorden

Farewell Bicycle Race at Velodrome Friday in Atlanta

The season finale at the Velodrome takes the track Friday with a three cornered event featuring Walthour Fogler and Collins along with a motorcycle race between Turville and Lawson. A new Australian pursuit format places three riders on the saucer with eliminations until a winner remains. Remaining events include a Walthour vs Fogler sprint and a Walthour vs Collins title race. Locust Grove to play Griffin in Griffin with a crippled Locust Grove team after recent illness.

Walthour Fogler Collins Mit Turville Lawson Atlanta Colling Clapp Fogter

Yellow Jackets Face Mercer Nine In Weekend Series

The Tech Yellow Jackets prepare for a two game set with Mercer University at Tech Flats, aiming to bounce back after a rough start. Mercer brings a fast defense and solid pitching, while Tech counters with likely hurlers Roberts pest er and Richards.

Tech Yellow Jackets Aemzon Mercer University Tech Mercer Auburn Baptiste Vanderblit Pester Roberts Richards Gray

Listen to This Sporting Editor Conatitutta Letter

A reader letter discusses Atlanta’s baseball lineup amid fan opinions. It contrasts Becker and Moran, arguing Becker is stronger at the plate, while Winters is praised for defense. The writer doubts Billy Smith will make a drastic lineup mistake and signs C1. THOMAS.

Sporting Conatitutta Atlanta Moran Becker Winters Waran Billy Smith Thomas

Al Christensen Denounces Jarvis Fight Plot

Local heavyweight Al Christensen denounces promoter J J Jarvin alleging a staged fight plan after Jarvin claimed Christensen tried to fix a bout. Christensen vows proof and challenges Jarvis to substantiate charges or face public forfeiture of 208, saying he will stay to defend his name and expose the story as false.

al Christensen J. J. Jarvin Christensen Jarvin Jarvis Hugo Telke Constitution Office

Baseball results round up from April 6 games

Baseball scores from multiple cities on April 6. Roanoke defeats Altoona in ten innings. Boston tops Charlotte and Danville loses to Boston. New York beats Richmond in the Virginia League. Charleston loses to Augusta. Cincinnati and Washington had no game due to rain. Princeton hosts Albright with a 6-? score. Evansville and Chicago Nationals note contract league play and standings.

Charlotte N.C Boston Niensue Caraling Associaon Roanoke Altoona Tri-State Danville Davidson Carolna Augusta Greenville Carolina Asacciation Charleston New York Cincinnati Washington Princeton Albright Evansvile Chicago Nationals Evansville

Marist Team Faces Peacock Nine In Prep League Strike

Marist prepares for a second round prep school league matchup with Peacock School, coached by Frank Dobson. The Marist squad shows confidence and tight training as they aim to push Jos Esuan's team to the limit. On Saturday, Boys' High School meets Donald Fraser to close the week’s prep league games.

Garin College Peacock Daps Frank Dobson Jos Esuan Donald Fraser

Crackers Trip to Chattanooga Friday Game Preview

The Crackers will travel to Chattanooga on Friday at 7 p.m. to face Johnny Dobbs' Sally Leaguers in a two game series. The visiting squad features former Crackers and ex Southern League players, with Hoot Mon McKensie Wilkes and others on the roster. Billy Smith plans to use twelve players with Aiking Hanks and Fisher as pitchers and Smith McMurray as catchers.

Crackers Chattanooga Johnny Dobbs Sally Laaguers Dobbs Mon’ McKensie Wilkes Hickert Pellean Meox

Dahlonega Player Declared Professional at Clemson

Dahlonega turned the tables on Clemson in a slow game, winning by a small margin as Lachicotte struggled and Morrie remained near invincible. Clemson fielding miscues hurt, Simons, Dahlonega shortstop, declared professional after playing with Orangeburg. Dahlonega to face Furman next Wednesday.

Clemson College Dahlonega Clemson Lachicotte Morrie Simons Orangeburg Furmanton

Barons Defeat Alabama 3 0 With Strong Pitching Display

On the Birmingham campus the Barons overcome Alabama 3 to 0 in a practical game. Fisharty pitched superbly for Birmingham Southern, allowing three hits while Tucker limited Alabama to one hit in five innings before Gresham finished. Waite, Cowan, Snedecott and Pratt starred for Alabama as Birmingham gained the win.

Tushioosa Ale Banetsu Birmingham Southern League University of Alabama Barons Fisharty Tucker Alabama Gresham Siern Nail Waite Cowan Snedecott Pratt Birmingham Vaughan Kane Con Welsh

Georgia sportsmen to meet for prep game law vote

Georgia sportsmen will meet March 18 to discuss the prep game law and to take steps to have it passed. Reduced rates will be in effect at the railroad at that time. It is anticipated that good crowds will attend.

Georgia

RANK OUTSIDERS IN WINNING FORM AT KERR HANDICAP

Odds favored Madden 15 to 1 wins the Kerr Handicap as Royal Tour unplaced. Vancouver Ball dominates the Syeer-ohi segment. Four races feature detailed results with jockeys and prices, including Joe Madden at 8 to 1 and Blass and Booger Red in podium positions.

Doc Madden Royal Tourist Fie Jos Medéem Chance Blagg Booger Red F. Negect Upton Vancouver Borel Thee Coert Cigar Bier Minot Aftermath Gene Russell Eint Moden Netting Billy Watking Hing Brosh Tuturity Cours Kerr Joe Madden Suns Blass Walsh Rooger Red Taplin Royal Tourtet Gemmell F Meugent Apt Lackfoot Ak Ser Ben BB Ton Tina Tah Getien Laas Fanenll Hall Panen Crab

At ’Em Again Straws and E E Pare Lose Cleansy Bussey

A fragment from a local sports update notes a comeback attempt titled At ’Em Again involving teams and players such as Bussey. The readable text hints at rivalries and a tense moment, but detailed results or full names are unclear in the fragments.

Favorites win at Moncrief Park in heavy track

Jacksonville April meet at Moncrief Park reports six races with favorites winning in heavy conditions. Altea 1 to 3 led the first race, Deva Nicholson 6 to 1 won the second, Bailemcott claimed the third, Adley Free ton won the fourth, Nettle Carita 8 to 1 led the fifth, and Rose Boro won the sixth with uneven payouts.

Leo Lanier Johnny Wise Bailemcott Elysium Joe Fellert Adley Freeton Font Ray ‘Thompson Nettle Carita Galdenink Rose Boro

Old Time Rivals Meet at Athens Friday

Athens hosts a three game series between the University of Georgia and Anaheim Polytechnic Institute Auburn with a double header Saturday. The long standing rivalry remains friendly as both teams strive to win each clash.

Athens University of Georgia Anahems Polytechnic Institute Auburn

Burns Seeks Return Fight With Jack Johnson

Tommy Burns, the former world heavyweight champion, wants another bout with Jack Johnson. Promoter Hugh H. McIntosh says he is authorized to arrange a match and will post £5,000 to bind it. If Johnson declines, Burns will fight Ketchell and Kaufmann under undisclosed terms. a Macon, Georgia note describes the Macon team traveling for a semi professional schedule with manager Jack Lawlor and coach John Wagoner.

New York Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Hugh H. Mcintosh Johnson Moratosa Burns Ketchell Kaufmann Macon Americus Jack Lawlor America John Wagnon Lawlor Prac Mercer Saaa

Governor Hughes vows action against fight clubs

New York reports state authorities plan to crack down on sport clubs running unrated bouts up to ten rounds. Gov Hughes, in talks with Police Commissioner Bingham and District Attorney Jerome, seeks tighter laws to empower police to close clubs and curb alleged illegal prizefighting.

New York Hughes Bingham Jerome

Leidy Considering Move After Atlantic League Spurt

George Leidy once star of Augada in the South Atlantic League and now managing San Antonio in Texas oneat may move to Atlante in a few days. He will review Bill Binithy surplus material and likely receive players Binithy wants rid of.

George Leidy George Laidy Augada San Antonio Atlante Bill Binithy Bill Leidy

Schooner in Distress Off Beaufort Narrated

Beaufort North Carolina April 8 the revenue cutter Seminole steamed seaward on a search for the schooner A M Car Hale after the German steamer Pri Joachim reported it in distress yesterday. The Carlisle was en route to Charleston from Norfolk.

Beaufort N.C Seminole Seawatal A. & M. Car- Hale Pri Joachim Yeatersey Carlisle Charleston Norfolk

Opposing view on regular habits from Dr. Sheldon Leavitt

The Right Living League leader claims health does not depend on regular routines and urges irregular sleep. He argues city youths endured wartime hardships better than rural youths due to routine disruption, a critique of conventional health advice.

Chicago Sheldon Leavitt Right Living League

Drowning at Orinina Bridge Collapse in Russia

Thirteen students drowned when a bridge over the Morritoh river in Kamenetes, Avila region collapsed during a ferrying incident. Rescue efforts followed as officials investigate the disaster and name the victims.

Boye Kamenetes Russia Avila Morritoh River Orinina

Blood Poison Cure Promised by Special Treatment

An advertisement claims permanent cure for blood poison with a special Violet Ray treatment. It warns of mouth ulcers, eruptions, copper-colored spots, hair loss, gland pains, bone pain, and fatigue as symptoms from untreated gonorrhea. It promises a nonoperative remedy for kidney and bladder trouble and urethral blockage risks.

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