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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
8
Atlanta manager Pabst and owner Peter review daily practice to judge players. Ed Peter’s accurate appraisals win high regard while Stouch Krug and others shape a strong infield and power outfield as Atlanta nears final roster choices.
The Atlanta Athletic Club holds its annual officers and directors election at the club house on Edgewood tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 9 o clock. Tellers W A Fuller Jr Sam Williams and W W Clark oversee the five hour poll. Incumbents Burton Smith Arnold Broytes and B S Dunlap seek reelection. seventeen director nominees compete with fifteen to be chosen. The contest is spirited but friendly as quiet campaigning continues and several candidates face well known members.
Manager Pabst Krug extends praise for players and aims to trade for a star third baseman while evaluating infield options Hoffmeister and Busch compete for the third base spot Shortstop remains unsettled and catching trio led by Smith Leighton Latimer is strong Bailey joins Atlanta after turning down big league offers with Stouch praising his nerve and readiness to start five pitchers Peter praises Atlanta as a hospitable city and vows a winning team with strong local support
Atlanta hosts a headline speed duel as Bob Walthour the undisputed world champion and Jimmie Moran, a top rival, prepare for a motor paced race. Moran boasts recent 1 mile heat wins while Walthour aims to extend his world record pace. Both riders vow maximum effort as training intensifies and public excitement surges.
The West Point Route offers round trip tickets to Dallas Texas from Mobile to New Orleans via the gulf coast and Louisiana plantations. Tickets valid April 18 to 21 with return until May 2, extended to May 15 by depositing the ticket with a joint agent. For rates schedules and accommodations contact Geo W Allen at 7 North Pryor Street Atlanta or BP Billups acting GP and T A Atlanta Ga.
An Atlanta manager discusses shaping a team lineup, delaying final cuts for ten days or two weeks while arranging next week's practices with the Techs. He mentions a possible Columbus visit, a plan to invite Atlanta schoolboys with 8 000 attendees, and notes a large crowd at a recent event.
Attorneys claim the verdict and sentence in W. B. Wells murder case are contrary to evidence and law. Wells, who killed Frederick Pearce on Decatur street, faces execution by hanging. Judge John S. Candler postponed the hearing. Wells is represented by W. W. Haden and R. O. Lovett with Charley Hill for the state.
Lanky boxer Bob Fitzsimmons plans a six night series in England during coronation week to fight six white heavyweights, then a final bid for heavyweight championship. He will take on five men in five nights, ending with the title bout, contingent on inducements from British promoter Bettison and American rep Dr. Ordway. Fitzsimmons emphasizes color policy and readiness for any two to twenty rounds.
Sharkey, a promoter who has faced both Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, proposes a prize fight on a boat. He will submit the plan to Fitzsimmons and guarantee a forfeit, aiming to avoid land interference. He promises sea motion training and will contact Jeffries after meeting Fitzsimmons.
Hughey Jennings may not play for the Philadelphia National League team this season if manager Shottsline lowers pay. Jennings, arriving in Baltimore with Cornell, says he has not signed with any club and will not accept reduced terms. He will report to Cornell until June under current contract and spoke with Baltimore club judge Goldman after a Wednesday conference.
Pugilist Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy marries actress Julia Woodruff in Union Hall New Jersey their third marriage with prior divorces. He plans future fights in multiple cities while discussing a bout with Fitzsimmons.
Cleveland defeated the Pelicans 5 to 4 in a rain affected game in New Orleans. Moore, Wright and Joss pitched for Cleveland while Stewart, Dannehower, and Bradford worked for New Orleans. The grounds were wet and fielding was solid under the conditions. The trip proved profitable for Cleveland in every respect.
The Exposition Racing Association announced large purses for top trotters and pacers in Charleston, with a mixed meeting starting Wednesday and to continue indefinitely. Secretary is Henry Schultz, Jr.
Preston Ga April 13 Special At a meeting of the county democratic executive committee yesterday it was ordered that a primary election be held on June 6 to nominate state and county officers.
N Y cyclist Charley Murphy and brother William will test a double boiler steam tandem to ride a mile in about thirty seconds on a Staten Island course. The machine weighs in with two 2 1 2 by 3 1 4 inch cylinders and 23 1 2 inch stroke. If successful it would beat all known records and rival locomotives.
The Southern Athletic Club of Louisville eyes Kid McCoy to replace Philadelphia Jack O'Brien for derby night May 3. McCoy wires for terms, while manager Gray pursues a substitute like Ryan or Root opposition looms with Sullivan and Yanger possible bouts if negotiations fail.
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