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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

3

Dodgers Win Final Scrap In 3-0 Victory

Dodgers top Crackers 3 to 0 in seven innings due to poor field conditions. Napoleon Rucker pitched well for Brooklyn, holding the Crackers tight. Lumiey managed two Dodgers runs with a right field hit as Brooklyn plans an early train north. Ruever impressed as a premier left hander, hailed by experts as among the league’s best.

Dodgers Lumiey Napoleon Rucker Ruever Brooklyn Brooklyn Ab Bures Pattee Momillen Lumley Dordaz Lenox McMurray Fisbaha Bears Atlanta Newton Jordt Lumisy Pases Dan Quruek Rucker McIntyre Baha Athlen Viebano Jorten Ornec

Clemson Tigers Beat Erskine In 6 To 3 Victory

Clemson and Furman set for weekend clashes as two top state teams, Clemson boasting a strong lineup, meet rival Furman with state championship implications. Erskine defeated earlier, but Clemson remains undefeated against notable regional opponents.

Prize Fight Raid Sparks Governor Scrutiny in New York

After a Brooklyn Marathon Athletic Club raid, two boxers and handlers face investigation as authorities probe illegal prizefights. Alfred Shrubb and rival promoter Prencil distances loom in a Buffalo match with $5,000 purse set for a 16 mile raceballpark event under scrutiny from state officials.

Hughes New York Marathon Athletic Club Brooklyn Eeventh Avenue St. Yves Shrubb Buffalo Eveo Rusner Alfred Shrubb Enatchman Buffalo Ball Park

At 'Em Again Straws and Hats Refined by Bussey

Straws and panamas receive reshaping and spring style updates by Bussey. The firm notes a 28 percent rise in whitemall goods and renews soft hat lines to attract shoppers with renewed fit and finish.

Bussey

Vanderbilt Meets Alabama Friday in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa April 7 Vanderbilt University arrives for two games against Alabama this Friday and Saturday. Vanderbilt, though not at its usual Commodore peak, shows fighting spirit and aims to upset Alabama. Alabama, proving strong this season, has overwhelmed Chattanooga and Howard with large-margin wins, forecasting a big gate for the matchup.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabamo Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodore Posnees

Fog Horn Miller Dies In Brooklyn Home

George F Miller known as Calliope and Fog Horn Miller, once a prominent baseball figure two decades ago, died last night at his Brooklyn home York date April 7.

York George F Miller Calliope Fog Horn Miller Brooklyn

Crackers Leave for Chattanooga Friday Trip

The Crackers depart Friday at 7 pm from Ponce de Leon park for a two game series in Chattanooga against Johnny Dobbs teams of Gally Leaguers. Dobbs roster includes McKenzie Wikes Buttermilk Meek and Dismond Joe Rickert. Travel party lists Smith McMurrey Hanks Atkins Fiacher Rohn Jordan Newton Hess Moran Baytees Becker. Remaining players practice in city under Ginger Winters while Reba Bastain and others stay for workouts.

Ponce de Leon Park Daira Chattanooga Johnny Dobbs Dobbs McKenzie Cracker Wikes Buttermilk Meek Dismond Joe” Rickert Crackee Billy Smith Smith McMurrey Hanks Atkins Fiacher Rohn Sastern Jordan Newton Short Hess Moran Feld Baytees Becker Ginger Winters Te Reba Bastain Kirkpatrick Walker Kenna Pressey Radabaugh Castleton JeBas Viebaba Rogers

Final Bicycle Races At Velodrome Friday

The final bicycle season races in Atlanta occur Friday night at the Velodrome featuring Bobby Walthour Joe Fogler and Himer Collins in a three cornered heat. Events include Australian pursuit motor paced races and sprint showdowns with Walthour facing Foster Cotlins and Fogler. The top scorers meet for the American championship while photographs are prepared for attending idols.

Atlanta Bobby Watthour Joe Fogler Apd Himer Collns Gussie Lawton Charles Turville

Jemison Named Official Scorer for Southern Association

Dick Jemison sporting editor of The Constitution was appointed official scorer for the Atlanta Baseball Association for the season by Judge William M Kevaneugh, president of the Southern Association. He will begin one week before opening day. The Constitution will publish official box scores for local games throughout the season to compile batting and fielding averages. The appointment is made by the league president or club president and manager as the club selects.

Dick Jemison Constitution Yesterder Wiliam M. Kevaneugh Southern Association of Basbsll Atlanta Baseball Association Mason of YH Thy Isague Totellon Papera

Donlin Leaves New York for Chicago Hopeful of Baseball Future

Mike Donlin of the New York Nationals arrived in Chicago on April 7 and stated he would not play baseball with New York in the near future. He indicated plans yet unclear, signaling a possible break with the team for the coming season.

McGraw Donlin Chicago Mike Donlin New York Nationals Aad New York

Dasher Knocks Out Liss in Savannah Ring Fight

In Savannah Georgia on April 7 Jimmie Dasher of Savannah stopped Owls Liss of Brooklyn in the seventh round of a scheduled fifteen round bout. Liss bled from a scalp wound caused by a head clash and was counted out after kneeling too long.

Dasher Savannah Jimmie Dasher Owls Liss Brooklyn Liss Duexher

Close Finishes Mark the Races in Emeryville Meet

Oakland telegraph notes a tight card at Emeryville. Right Easy wins by a neck over Altamor in race one while Peon defeats Passenger by a neck in the yearling event. Tony Fauat interferes and John H. Sheehen tops him in race three. Bellwether false start halts fourth as Weanbury, the favorite, sails to victory. Tomy Prost claimed by Oakland stable.

Oakland Finlahas Emeryville Right Eeay Altamor Peon Passenger Tony Fauat John H. Sheehen Walled Weanbury Tima Charles Hargrave Kiang Odd Rose Amelia Rass Gddie Graney Basel Perry Johnson Dalmellan Jol F. Rheehan Tapan Faust Burns Green Goods Coburn Odean Adena Anna L Datey Westbury Seoville Enrique Taplin Sewell Mentry Woodcraft Bellwether Nme Severus Glasner Boggs Coviliey Hibeta Knight' Deck Marian Casey Be Thankful Hampton Beauty Ren Fom UE Gener Lighthouse Banthea Serenades Bienop W. Bracvetess Tenhexsen Boy Sainister Rena

Races at Jacksonville Show Mixed Results and Names

The Jacksonville meet features six furlongs Left Over and other runners with odds and times. Winners include First Race Left Over 106 Hennon 1 to 1 and Fifth Race Donalds 97 at 5 to 1, with various second and third places noted amid unclear names and times.

Jashgonville Fis Apette Hennon Lillen Leigh Brannon Kenmore Queen MF cRefa Lady Chilton Halt Bight Kitty Fisher Done Lydhorinds Bonaster Rowe Arkle Dear Lavell Jeanette Mt Itorplex Auspiolgas Artifin Betle of Jyslun Bitter Hard Ornomosa Paul WO Sid Mime Vigliani Love Franklin Farrell Heart of Hyacinth Heten Virginia Young Beetaking Jotee Sant- Yer Ovanocks Counternand Reid Don Hamilton Gore Wecomd King Thorpe Grittes Fancy Dien Halifax Vendor Mmithy Oven Bert

Ed Killingsworth May Sign With White Sox After Release

Memphis April 7 Special report says pitcher Ed Killingsworth, released by manager Bebb, may sign with White Sox. The move leaves the local pitching staff with Ball starting the season and possibly retaining all five slabmen.

Memphis Tenn Ed Killingsworth Bebb Wionite Killingsworth

Kling Trade Talk Sparks Chicago Reds Rumor

Chicago figures top catcher John Kling could be traded for three Cincinnati players led by pitcher Bob Spade, with Chance silent on the deal. Cincinnati officials deny the report while Kling in Kansas City cites business obligations and reluctance to relocate as his reason to stay.

Spade McLean Huggins Kling Griffith Herrman Chicago John Kling Cincinnati Chance Pnich Today Terre Haute Ind The Daily News Bob Spade Larry Miller Huggins Clark Griffith Chancera Evansville King Teason Kenses City Touse Kansas City Kansee City Herrmann Cincinnati Club John Kilng Chicao National Baseball Club Bob Spede Larry McLean Beseman Miller Htugegins Ome Iman Hi Fa Charles Murphy Heermann Weld Murphy Hot Arkim Cincinnat

Tennis tourney dates for season given out

New York April 7 schedule shows lawn tennis tournaments and championship dates for the season. Preliminary doubles trials with regional winners begin August 5 at Onwentsia Club Chicago, with the top pair to challenge for the all-championship crown at Newport. Fixed dates include Ridgewood June 7, Virginia state June 14, Bane Rowdl Greenville June 1, Gulf states New Orleans June 1, Tennessee at Memphis June, Southern championship Atlanta July, Georgia state Macon July 12, South Atlantic August Augusta Georgia, and Texas Dallas schedule.

New York Cam Wast South Facttic Chicago Newport Ridgewood Biagawood Lawn Tennis Club Norfolk Country Club Norfolk Bane Rowdl Greenville 3. C Orleans Attenta Athletic Club Atlants Georgia Log Cabin Club Macon Sentry Club Auguste Augusts Texas Lawe Fontia Association Dallas Tex

Capron Alias Rabe Sold by Mobile Team

Mle. Ale April 7. Manager George Reed of the Mobile team has sold out fielder George Capron known as Robb to the Seattle team of the North Western League. This settles the Capron case for the time to come. Capron had refused to join Captain Adrian C. Anson's team of independent players.

Mle. Ale George Reed George Capron Robb

Daniel Water Pure and Healthful

Daniel Water is a natural spring water product claimed to aid digestion and neutralize excess stomach acid. It is marketed as preserving earthy stomach conditions and reducing headaches and dizziness from indigestion. Price 10? per gallon at the spring. Daniel Mineral Water Co., Union Point, Ga.

Daniel Daniel Mineral Water Unio Poist

Marist Narrowly Beats Peacock In Wet Campus Contest

Marist baseball edged Peacock 2 to 1 on Marist campus after a slow start due to wet grounds. Peacock tied the score in the ninth before Marist scored the winning run on an error and a clean hit. Falvey pitched a strong game for Marist with 12 strikeouts, while Martin and Dobson boosted Peacock’s effort with notable defense and coaching influence.

Marist Jeegue Peacock Doon Mrakine Griffin Erskine Falvey Grast Martin Pea‘cek Frank Dobson Marlet

Frame-up reports denied by fighters in Atlanta boxing row

The article notes that Young Hugo, Al Christensen and Jarvis deny frame-up claims about their April 2 bout at Lakewood pavilion. Christensen posted a forfeit to appear, Hugo matched with a like forfeit, and both vow to fight, disputing circulator reports as unfounded.

Atlanta Young Huge Christensen Jervie Seve Lakewood Pavilion Young Hugo al Christensen Jarvis Constitutim Lawrence Hugo The Constitution

Locust Grove Team Cancelling Games

Locust Grove Ga April 7 The Locust Grove team cancels games due to sickness. A Mercer second team game is rescheduled to April 27 from April 5. The crippled squad may cancel further games but will try to complete the remainder of the schedule. The team leaves for Griffin Monday with Friday McDonough and Jackson combined to play here.

Locust Grove Mercer Commerce High School Griffin McDonough Jackson

Georgia Bulldogs Prep For Alabama Polytechnic Rim

Georgia University nine exits defeats at Clemson last week and, under Coach Lewis, trains for a three game series with Alabama Polytechnic Institute here Friday and Saturday. Lewis keeps swapping players to mold a fit lineup, but no definite lineup is yet clear for the opener.

Athens University of Georgia Clemson College Alabams Polytechnic Instituta Lewis Georgia

Mercer Tech clash at Flats Friday and Saturday

Mercer and Tech prepare for a two game series at the Flats. Yellow Jackets show improving form despite Armistead sidelined with an ankle injury from the Vanderbilt game. Captain Buchanan leads a bolstered infield while Mercer, coached by Bailey, also trains hard and expects a large turnout.

Yellow Jackets Mercer University Pranticas Armistead Vanderbilt Buchanan Bioane Buck Mercer Boys Bailey Tech Breeneanan Gray Richards Smith

Clemson Nine Defeats Furman In College Baseball

Clemson beats Furman 6 to 8 in a back and forth game. Wood limited Furman to three hits, but errors backed Clemson’s win. Kirby hit two home runs for Clemson while Connelly also contributed. Furman pitcher Byrd relieved after three innings as Erskine’s defense struggled.

Ewer Cereedd Erskine Wood Belt Byrd Clemson Bell Orer Erskine Coles Sherard Kirby Connelly Erakine Wofford Furmanton

Referee Selected for World Wrestling Championship Battle

GOTCH AND MAHMOUT TO CHOOSE REFEREE In Chicago, Gotch and Mahmout will meet to select a referee for the world wrestling championship bout set for April 14. A list from York, Ulman, McBride, Kelley, Floto, Fleming, Horan, and Smith includes several notable officials. Smith who refereed last year’s Gotch-Hackenachmidt match is favored for the role. Foster Released. New Orleans April 7 Manager La-2018 of the Cleveland club released pitchers Foster to Charleston and Gaugh to Portland. another pitcher was given unconditional release.

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