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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

3

Walthour and Moran to Race at Atlanta Coliseum Next Week

Walthour Walthour, hailed as one of the best on the track, agrees to race Jimmy Moran at the Atlanta Coliseum next Thursday evening. Moran, securing a contract, will test Walthour as other top riders from Leander to Cadwell pursue opportunities. Leander demands a winner take all arrangement and a large side bet to challenge Walthour again.

Bobbie WaLthour Coliseum Walthour Jimmy Moran Little Vera Moran Eit America Jimmy Michael France Johnnie Nelson Createss Uttle Watthour Elkes Stinson Moran -Moran Prince Fenn Frank Cadwell Jimmy Hunter Cadwell Hunter Atlanta Howard Freeman Turville Lawson Waltheir Leander George Leander Chicago The Constitution the Constitution Winesett al Winesett

Furman Defeats Anderson In Tight Greenville Game

In Greenville on a spring afternoon Furman University edged a team from Alderten 3 to 2. Sublett and Workman pitched for Furman with 12 and Dobbins 11 strikeouts. Furman had 9 base hits to Anderson's 7, while errors were 6 to 5.

Furman Anderson Greenville Furman University Alderten Sublett Workman Turman Dolhing Richardson Agnerson Dobbins

President Roosevelt Plans Atlanta Visit

President Roosevelt told Judge Newman at the White House he intends to visit the South, with Atlanta as a likely destination in the near future. He said he has long wanted to see Atlanta, citing his southern roots and a need to find time for the trip.

Ir. Roosevelt Judge Newman Atlanta Roosevelt W. T. Newman White House South Newman Mr. Roosevelt

Editors to Take a Trip to Georgia Day Exposition

Georgia editors plan a nearly 200 strong trip to Charleston for Georgia day at the exposition. Pullman sleepers are provided and transportation to Augusta and the Souther from there to Charleston. The party will tour Fort Sumter, then attend Georgia day events, returning Wednesday night with optional extra stay.

Candler Georgia Charleston H. H. Cabaniss Georga Press Association WS. Coleman Weekly Press Association Kimball House Georgia Railroad Augusta Souther St. Johns Fort Sumter America Exposition Grounds Cabaniss

Vulcain Wins Feature at Memphis in Record 1:30 4

Large Memphis crowd enjoys fair weather as six races at Montgomery Park feature Vulcain from Hildreth stable breaking the 7 1/2 furlong track mark with a 1:30 4 ride. Brigade and Wax Taper close in a photo finish for second. multiple purses and odds listed for each race and entries announced.

Memphis Tenn Montgomery Park Vuieain Hildreth Vulcain Wax Tager Brigade Wax Taper Heary Blaikenruth Sea Battle Marque Otis Barouche O'Brien Exen Gut Our Eats Loudon Valenta J. Woods ST. Walsh Eva Russell Lady Like J .T. Woods Sarah Maxim Winkfield McWillams Robertson Van Trebor W. B. Gates O’brien Clerita Tom Collins Cand Gillcock Aratoma Balinda JV. Kirby Aladdin Wainamoinen Lucien Appeby Leviathan South Breeze Dick Furhe

Handsome Emory College Hall Planned and Funded

Emory College trustees approve G L Norrman design for a $30000 defense hall to be built on campus. Bid ads to run in The Constitution. corner stone aims for commencement June 6 to 11 with dirt breaking by May 1. Project funded by Captain J P Williams of Savannah and matched by gifts from friends.

Emory College Atlanta G L. Norrman Emory 3. P. Williams Savannah Friends of the College

Garden plots to bloom in Atlanta through city lands

Harry Schlesinger and city officials plan a movement to convert vacant lots into garden patches for the poor. Congressman Livingston pledges seed supply. land donors include severe pat es. A meeting in the mayor's office will map details as demand exceeds supply. Livingston’s letter offers seed varieties and shipment.

Harry Schlesinger Congressman Livingston Atlanta Pat Tes Joyner Ball Livingston House of Representatives Washington Harry L. Rchlesinger F Livingston

Tech and Clemson Meet in Brisbine Park Baseball Duel

South Carolinians arrive fresh from a Mercer victory ready to face Clemson in Atlanta. Tech, led by Coach Heisman, aims to upset the favored Tigers as both teams line up for an eight fifty start. Detailed lineup notes follow the brief preview of the hard fought contest.

Tech Clemson Brisbine Park South Carolina Atlanta Mercer Heisman Auburn South Hobart Cornell Virginia Polytechnic Institute North Carolina Mechanical College Shaw Verve Seeeflyst Dash Morrison Chisolm Ee Secong Addox Delaman

Benning Race Day Delivers Close Finish in Feature

At Benning Washington on April 1 the day’s feature saw Merry Hours edge Odds and Ends in a heart stopping photo finish while Blue Peter won the 2-year-old event at 1 to 4. Black, racing after the favorite O Lee, beat him easily in the last. Weather good, track fast. six races run with varying margins and odds.

Washington Blue Peter Merry Hours Henning Rhiom Landry Meistersinger Burns Pigeon Post Bullman Benduro Odom Squid L. Smith Creamer Father den D. O'Conner Black All Saints Wondearly Cherished Shea Benning Tamarin Prrrell J. Lo Warner Gould Beau Ideal Water Fabius Tankard Klondike II Spring Brook Julia Lyston Alle Violet Decameron Arius Handvice Silent Friend Redpath Merriment Himeel Truma Price Fonsoluca Bastile Bob Alone Locke Et Florad Sunny Port Major J Nela Nauoptial Obstinate Simon Rough River Benekart Princesa Ottilie Curtsey

Oakland Race Day Delivers Nose-Span Finishers and Upsets

In Oakland today four horses battled to a photo finish in the fourth race with Davinia edging Rubus John Peters and Saul of Tarsus. Favorites struggled as Alpha II ridden by C Bell upset from 60 to 1. Other notable results include Mamie Hildreth and The Fog securing fast times in the earlier sprints and streets of the program.

San Francisco Oakland Rubus John Peters Saul Tarsus Davinia Tower of Chandles Marshal Nell Wyoming Alpha II Ty C. Bell Mamie Hildreth Kate Walcett Vrinslett EL Rey Caley Tums Organdie L. Jackson the Fog Conley the Forum Ransch Windosin Winatett King Dellig J. Jackson Aloha TL Bell Gur Lizme Stuart Troxier Kvtrh Paci Divina See Donnelly Hoar Kine Marshal Nell Dh. Jackson Lena Butler Wardward Traxler el Pilar Linto Quiby Billy Lyons Canejo Ulm Slageier Frank Woods Rainer Gold Baron Walhurst Helmetta Mikas Sailor Jime Hale Impromptu Captain Gaines Compass Ban Courtier Grafter Rey Dare Kitty KeHy Alloa Bagdad Mileard Bragg Colonel Ballantyne MacGyle Peston Glendenning Biush Geta Yarro Treaspo Indy May W. Sea Queen Doubstet

Clemson Beats Mercer IV in Macon Ball Game

Mercer and Clemson met in Macon on April 11 with Clemson prevailing. Porter pitched well for Mercer, while Litton pitched for Clemson as both teams traded runs early before Clemson pulled away, scoring four in the ninth to seal a 9 1 victory before about seven hundred spectators.

Macon Mercer Clemson South Mercer Bova Za Porter Maconites Harber Shortston

Atlantas Defeat Techs in Piedmont Practice Game

In a five inning exhibition at Piedmont Park yesterday afternoon the Atlantas beat the Techs 9 to 4. Fabst’s men showed solid batting while Murphy and McPhail worked on the mound for the Atlantas, as Techs’ errors piled up and their offense managed three hits.

Pabst Piedmont Atlantas Techs Piedmont Park Fabst Murphy McPhail Rhe Atlamia Sora Leighton, Baker, Henley and Smith Murphy, McPhail and Ecks

Birmingham Dominates Anniston in Two-From-ANWiston Teal

Birmingham defeats Anniston 5 to 1 as Loucks and McKenna toss strong lines. Steele shines at short and Moss commits the sole error, while Taylor and Warren pace Birmingham with three and two hits respectively. Anniston faces Cleveland next, with a quick rematch slated.

Birmingham Ala D.specal McKenna Campbell Anniston Cleveland Ap. T. H. On E. Taylor Sorber Chatt Moss Brown Haller Warren Wilhelm Smith A. E Sorrel Stewart Ward Jones Steele Carter Loucks Burch Stevenson Taylor Laroque Balig Mith McKenne Possen Bale Wile Deity Soucs Harned Rin Siminghet Serrifice bits-Wilheim Omtre—Bulzer

Professionals Play Today as Atlanta Teams Split for Purse

The Atlanta Team halves into two nine for the second game of the series with Mr. Peters purse on the line. Pabst leads one side, Smith the other, with 2:30 game time and free admission for ladies. streetcars on two lines will drop fans at the park entrance.

Atlanta Feo Wines Atlantas Peter Pabst Smith Gma Hag Latimer Tateher Escorta

Firkle and Stover moved from Hall County to Atlanta for safety

In Hall County, Charlie Pirkie and Harvie Stover, convicted of murder and assault in the Christina Blake case, were sent to Atlanta under Guard Ben Pearson for safekeeping. Governor Candler ordered their immediate removal to avoid trouble, transferring them to a penitentiary camp. Also, Jack O'Brien and Joe Walcott fought six rounds to a draw in Philadelphia with O'Brien slightly ahead.

Firkle Stover Hall County Charlie Pirkie Harvie Stover Christina Blake Atlanta Ben Pearson Candler Halt County Pirkle Pearson 59Me Penitentiary Philadelphia Avril H Jack O'Brien Joe Walcott Industrial Hall O' Brien

Cheap Round Trip to Dallas From Atlanta and West Point

The Atlanta and West Point railroad offers round trip tickets to Dallas Texas for April 18 19 22 and 23 with return valid until May 2 extended to May 15 by presenting ticket at joint agent. For rates and schedules contact Geo W Atter or F Merk Ororgan at the Bae street Peachtree Actin Ga phone 633.

West Point New Orleans Louisiana Texas Atlanta Dallas Tez Piha Actin Grrect Nohane Sh Tianta

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