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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

9

Crackers Open With Old Heads Ahead of Season Opener

The Crackers plan to start the season Wednesday with a roster of Southern League veterans against Nashville Volunteers. Hunter leads a strong Volunteers pitching corps while Crackers rely on Russell Fora and Rey Castleton in top form. Key positions feature J. Fox at first, S. Castro near second and third, Ginger Winters in center, with Jesse Becker in right field. A mix of veterans and a few new faces will compete for five infield and four outfield spots as manager Hermann shapes the lineup before opening day.

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Opening Day Wednesday Panames Hat Cleaning

Opening Day Wednesday report notes felts cleaned and stiff hats reshaped. Bussey, 28 White, mentioned in connection with the event.

Panames Bussey

Kavanaugh to Attend Opening Games in Atlanta

President Kavanaugh announced the opening season umpire assignments with Mobile at New Orleans and Nashville at Atlanta. He will depart Tuesday afternoon for Atlanta to attend the opening Wednesday and throw the first ball. Memphis and Little Rock opening moved to Thursday. Governor Pindall plans to attend the Memphis Little Rock game.

Little Rock Ark Kavanaugh Mobile New Orleans William Carpenter Nashville Atlanta Pfennager Irmingham Memphis Little Rock Kay- Apauch Governor x. @ Pindall

Best Balanced Teams in History of the League

Manager Hilly Smith notes eight clubs compete for the title with Atlanta New Orleans Memphis Nashville and others among the contenders. He praises specific lineups pitchers and catchers while doubting any club has a clear edge as the season opens.

Caid Hilly Smith Yeeterdey Atlanta New Orleana Halanoid Anit Aleter Lola Foike Tam Fisher Little Rock Montgomery

Umpire Hank O Day predicts St Louis Nationals for pennant race

Hank O Day, dean of National League umpires, says St Louis will be a strong contender to lead the league. He notes improved young pitchers like Karger, Reehr, and Fromme and forecasts a tight race with five clubs battling through the season. He mentions Chicago as a possible pennant winner but expects a big surprise in the National League. He believes the league will be competitive with several clubs in the hunt.

Hank O'Day St Louis Hank Cardinals Chicago Karger Reehr Fromme Cuba

Rowdyism in Baseball Has Departed For Good

Uncle Nick Young, former National League president, recalls a transformation in baseball over the past decade. He credits owner cooperation and stricter umpire protection for eliminating on field abuse, noting the shift restored crowd interest and preserved baseball as America’s premier outdoor sport.

Nick Young National League Caretall Cfeb

Bernhard Hopes for Even Break in Atlanta Opener

Nashville manager Bernhard leads a volunteers group to Atlanta for the opening game of the season against Thily Smiths Champa. Sorrell is trusted to pitch, with Gill Sorrell named in the lineup while Daubert, Daubert and others fill in infield and outfield spots. Bernhard plans to adjust positions, with new outfielders Dittywash and Elston likely stepping in if needed.

Dittywash Elston Atlante

Georgia's Weldon Henley and Atlanta Baseball Legends

Weldon Henley rose from Jasper Georgia to join the Atlanta Southern League club. The piece recounts early 1900s Georgia baseball, Peter's franchise, coachs and players, including Patsy Cahill, Heinie Krug, Pabst, Maskry, and Berryhill, detailing cornerstone ceremonies and upheavals in Atlanta's baseball scene. It preserves the era's tone and local memory of prominent figures and events.

Atlantane Frank Fisher South Ed Peter Selma Ala Atlanta Peter Avason Ien Weldon Henley The Tech At the Tech Henley Plakens County United States Kavanaugh Georgia Jasper Philadelphia Bt Avanta Welton Henley Kone Hite

Fine Ball Teams for Boys' Club

The Boy Club now fields two baseball teams with solid showings against fast opponents and a game end credit to amateur squads. Rules prohibit smoking swearing or cheating while aiming to win honorably. Senior Rays lineup includes Fred Smith Tom Davis Clarence Sailth Tom Bender Claud Machin Tom Cage Mark Swann Harold Green Pred Boshell. they lost to Palliam Street Sluggers 4 0. Junior team beat Georgia Avenue jugglers 9 108 Rows Chimuntory Mendal lead.

Fred Smith Bane Tom Davia Clarence Sailth Tom Bender Claud Machin Tom Cage Mark Swann Harold Green Pred Boshell Feld Palliam Street Sluggers Georgia Avenue Aluggern Chimuntory Mendal Heme Jeft Meld Forrent Smith Gano Wheeler Fred Buck Ab Eddie Brown Renard Flown

Sitton and Sandherr Near Departure From Team

Pitcher Sitton and infielder Sandherr look to be the next two to leave the local squad. Bitton to Augieta South Atlantic club with waivers likely. Atkins also bound for that club. others uncertain as managers of seven clubs have not commented. Sandherr’s fate unclear amid interest from other leagues. Emery College field day tomorrow features five class entrants in a lively program.

Jarry Lyne Lawcon Sitton Sandherr Billy Smith Bitton Augieta South Atlantic Siton Atkins Hally Bunch Itton Rabber Watvars Sandhere Wilkes Smith Emery College Oxford Sperial

Memphia Sette Praye Memphia Teno

April 12 special report notes catcher Frank Ott of the Memphis Southern Leagues team sold to Jackson Cotton Ataten League Club with service option. Pitcher Armatrong released to Winston-Salem club in Carolina League. Championship season opens here Thursday with Littl Rock instead of Wednesday when Democratic primaries will be held.

Memphia Sette Praye Memphia Teno Frank Ott Memphis Southern Leagues Jackson Cotton Ataten Armatrong Winston-Salem Club Kavenaugh Littl Rock

Memph is Miami? improbable score line in Cotton States League

Fragmented score notes show a Memphis vs Meridian contest with unclear innings and players. Entered details include Beare, Bateman, Bevil, Rav lage, Owen, and a Milwaukee element after a long shutout.

Mex Memphis Tena Bpecia Randel Milwaukee Agat Beare Datterlee Bateman Bevil Ravlage Owen

White blouse and wash wool suits in sale styles

A white Russian blouse with black belt and tie is described as a perfect outlet for cherub style with similar blue suits. Other good styles are noted for good taste. Wash Suits priced from 1 to 4 dollars. Wool Suits range 2.50 to 10 dollars.

Eiseman Weil Offer Free American Boy Magazine Trial

Eiseman Weil on Whitehall Street grants a six months subscription to the American Boy Magazine free with purchases of three dollars or more in the Boys Department.

Tech Teams Set for Busy Week of Events

Tech departed for Clemson for an arena and track meet as the Tigers host. Wednsday afternoon Wofford visits Atlanta for a single baseball game. The Jackets, led by Manager Jereen and Captain Goddier, seek stronger form than last year as a bright crowd anticipates both college and pro audiences.

Tech Teum Clemson Tiger Bunch Eld Wofford Atlanta Jackets Jereen Goddier

Collins to Little Rock amid unsettled transfer chatter

Unclear telegrams from Tattle Rock report that center Collins may join Little Rock amid faded Atlant a links. Sources note a $400 Mel fare and a recent Walver class showing weakness, while managers weigh options before any formal move.

Tattle Rock Ark Little Rok Atlante Pierre

Oxford district report on cancer cases amid parade confusion

A fragmented Oxford district notice reports cancer cases among Dawry students and citizens during a parade event chaired by President James Fieke and Professor Robert Smith. The poster action and details are unclear, with references to local officials and the Rev Wow parade setting.

Hess Fipeda Dawry Oxford James Fieke Robert Smith Fiman Ant Te EB Dewman Oder Oxford Diatrict

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