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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
3
Tech and Trinity played a pitching duel until a late ninth inning rally decided it. Balter and Flowers delivered key hits as Trinity broke a 1 1 tie with two runs in the final frame, while Robert and Lynn held the opposing lineup in check.
The West End baseball team invites challenges from any fast amateur team with players averaging about 17 years or older. The squad promises a warm reception and a clean game. Address or place all challenges to J. C Allen at 53 Beecher Street.
Alexander and Hackett, a premier doubles pair, never lost a set en route to the title at the indoor tournament in New York. They project as major contenders at Newport in the fall and may clash with northern rivals at East Lake in July, while Nat Thornton and Dryon Grant of Atlanta pursue Dixie selection for the big meet in July.
MGM era notes Vaughn plans Meek as filler while Meek misses practice and shows reluctance to shape up. Cobb praises Jennings, while Conn league gossip cites Tremaineham and a writers’ feud. Poem authorship and Casey at the Bat debate surface, with Connecticut League cited as a brisk, hurried circuit.
Fragments describe a medical offer promising great healing power and quick results. Nonsensical phrases reference practitioners, a story in a box, and miraculous cures. The readable segments resemble an early 20th century advertisement for a health product with dubious claims.
Elena Hurlburt the catcher bought from Memphis reported in time yesterday to work out with the Crackers in the afternoon. He showed he had been working by Big condition and looks ready for hard jobs right off the reel. He will probably do the receiving for the Regulare this afternoon.
Georgia defeated Alabama 8 to 3 in Tuscaloosa. Georgia showed championship form after a tentative middle, with Redfearn striking out 17 and Alabama errors aiding the visitors. Sturdivant allowed six hits for Alabama, while Georgia capitalized on every chance, securing a clear win.
Tech and Trinity meet for the second and final game of the series this afternoon at Tech Park at 3:30. Durham’s Gantt is slated to pitch for Durham, with Walden or Meyer for Tech. Both teams showed strong defense and hitting yesterday as they prepare for a hard fought contest, with Trinity aiming to build on a successful season that included a win over Cornell and a stop at the Aragon Hotel with Coach Atkins and the Baltimore Hunters League connection.
Macon dominates Augusta 8 to 2 with sharp squeeze plays and key hits by Stubbe. Columbia and Jacksonville split a two inning game with Lewis on the mound and Clarke Bigbee McMillan in the field. Savannah nips Charleston 1–0 in ten innings. Monticello mourns Thomas Jordan's death with funeral planned at 1 pm.
The Regulars and Yannigans Cracker teams meet in a benefit game with Johns on the Yans and Schopp for the Old Heads. Proceeds aid players during a tight training season as crowds are urged to attend. Roy Castleton and Ford show new form in infield and outfield duties, promising an entertaining match.
Washington April 10. Public choices secured an even break on a heavy track at Dennings. Dan De Noyles won the second race from 3 to 1 to 2 to 1. Kwai faded to outside the money. Animus, heavily backed, dropped from the Meld handicap early. Rain slowed the track. an officers’ army service cup is set for tomorrow with numerous entries and strong contenders across six races.
Clifton Forum reports Milwaukee and Memphis opened with a 22 to 6 score in a Class A game. Milwaukee failed to score in three innings while Memphis pushed across six runs in the late frames. Batteries were Curtis Roth Bo ville Shields Schwenck Owenn.
Fullenwelder stars on the mound as Carolina overwhelms Dartmouth 6 to 0. Captain James third Cole and Fullen deliver strong defense and hitting while Mitchell and Conroy contribute for Dartmouth. Umpire Wrenn presides.
A warrant was sworn out in Mobile against Charles Z. Colason secretary of the Mobile Beerball Association charging him with playing baseball on Sunday. Sharif Catalan acted on governor’s advice opposing Sunday games. A separate item notes plans for a Savannah Ga tourist hotel near the auto race course costing 6.5 million dollars and 400 rooms near Hearpton Terrace Augusta.
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