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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
3
The report notes SouthernSebrille Wil Them Tackie capture a season opener led by Fora and Jerrell. President Kavanaugh is mentioned in connection with events. Reads as a brief, incomplete sports snippet from a local page.
The pennant raising events start at Warlock this afternoon and run about thirty minutes before a game at 320. A large crowd is expected for the sale of aeate hawn and a record attendance is anticipated. The Atlante club will host a handsome convention for the ladies with surprises for attendees.
The Amithern League resumes after winter quarters with four regional games led by Nashville versus Atlanta in Memphis and Montgomery. Atlanta, facing Nashville and Mobile, plans a parade and pennant ceremony before a full exhibition program featuring Ford and Gorrell.
The Swainsboro high school nine defeated the visiting Nunes team on Swainsboro’s diamond in the season opener. Earlier, a planned Graymont vs Swainsboro game was halted after Graymont protested umpire calls and called the game off.
Hugh Fullerton reports Chicago Cubs manager Chance shifted outfielder Elston across multiple teams during Fort Wayne stay. Elston was tentatively offered in promotions to Hendricks and other clubs with varied offers, reflecting high value yet unclear plans.
New York defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 as Mathewson pitches a complete game. Magee drives in the decisive run in the ninth inning. McQuillan struggles for Philadelphia, while Boure and teammates provide small offense. Time 1:49. Umpires Beaton and Brown.
South Atlantic League action at Augusta Georgia on April 14 sees Columbia and Augusta tied as the game ends after seven innings due to darkness. Pitcher Friend overpowers Richardson as Columbia edges better fielding to earn two runs in a 6-3 final. Umpires Lanigan and Goodhart preside.
Nelson Sandherr the local infielder sold to the Richmond team and Pitcher Bitton sold to Augusta will not perform in the opening game today. Both left last night to join their clubs Rex-Secretary Etheridge of the Atlanta club, now engaged in Maran, arrived yesterday. Etheridge severed connection with the local club but remains one of its strongest supporters and could not miss the trip.
American League action opens with Chicago II defeating Detroit 18 to 8 as Cobb shines with a homer and three hits. St Louis tops Cleveland 2 to 1 in 10 innings on Jones and Towle sequences. New York beats Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 12 as Kleinow drives in the deciding run. Boston defeats Washington 3 to 1 behind Young's pitching and a Delahanty homer. Crowds fill the parks as the season kicks off in a festive, rainless day.
Mrs Chesbro sues over a diamond brooch lost in a sleeper bag while returning to New York from Atlanta with Jack Chesbro. The claim cites a $500 ornament and alleges the brooch vanished from a silver chatelaine bag placed in the suitcase under the berth.
New York April 4 Aqueduct prepares for the Metropolitan season under similar betting rules as previous years with reforms to curb plunging and minor bettors. Age restrictions bar miners unless with guardians and jockey conduct is to be tightly watched. trainers urged to enforce rules. The Carter handicap leads a seven furlong program featuring 10,000 guaranteed purse and 16 entrants with a full entry list across six races detailing horses and weights.
Auto gossipy chatter notes carnival week in New York sparks public interest in buying cars. Advertisers gain insight into consumer psychology as enthusiasm spreads from trade shows to enthusiasts and workers, potentially tipping undecided buyers toward new autos.
At Bennings Washington Jockey Club spring meeting concluded with Taboo winning the Jo Brown cup for 2 year olds, bred in DC Maryland and Virginia. Hawk Wing second and Al Buech third. Other races noted with favorites winning and light weights taking the steeplechase.
Virginia beat Princeton 9 to 2 as Carl Walker pitched a near perfect game with ten strikeouts. Hume collected three hits, Cabiness added two, and Virginia’s infield sparked flawless defense. Princeton erratic, Clark wild, cross to Richmond tomorrow with the two teams set to meet again Thursday.
In Chapel Hill on April 14 Nedly Stewart pitched for Carolina as they toppled Villa Nova. Cole contributed strongly in hitting and fielding while Sullivan and Walsh stood out for the visitors. Wake Forest beat Davidson 3 to 2 in ten innings with Freeman and Temple star performances.
Montgomery prepares for the season opener against the Cool Barona tomorrow afternoon. Gremenger will start, with Baxter at first, Perry at second, Pepe at short, Por nana in left, Ryan in center, Hue in right, Thomas pitching and Shannon catching. The game is scheduled for 3 o'clock.
In Gulfport and Meridian area, a kids under fourteen play Deseball with teams from Gulfport Columbus and Meridian Monroe. Telephons issues a challenge to Porter Freeman of Ballpheme 1722 North for a game as rain interrupts Vicksburg Jackson Vic events.
The Tech team meets Wofford this afternoon at Tech Park with a 3 30 start. A large crowd is expected as Atlanta supports two contests, locating the campus duel amid open gate. Wofford fields a strong lineup while Tech aims to start league play with a win.
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