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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
3
Georgia and Auburn, famed rivals, meet this afternoon in Brisbane as Jack Bower faces Hogg on the mound. The Athens contingent expects a large crowd and a Georgia victory, backed by deep outfield and strong hitting.
Eight thousand spectators watched George Hendrie’s chestnut colt Red Robe defeat Circus and Buccleuth in a sensational stretch battle on opening day of the Tennessee Breeders’ Association spring meet at Cumberland Park Nashville. Red Robe ridden by Beauchamp led a field that included Circus and Buccleuth as Aladdin and Crimean failed to contend. Jockey Coburn earned three wins including Ed Austin and Mallory, while Lorina ran a notable second in the day’s features.
Georgia and Tech prepare for a pivotal rivalry showdown after success in recent Tennessee games. Brinson and Paulsen highlighted defensively, while manager Merry targets more wins this season. The lineup features Patterson or Lucas as pitcher, Hicks catching, and McWhorter at first base with Brinson and Morrison in the infield. Upcoming dates hint at contests with North Carolina Tennessee and possible games with Vanderbilt and Sewanee.
In Philadelphia Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 16 to 1 with McMakin Ahern Voorhees Salisbury and Jacklitsch in the batteries. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 10 to 5 with Chesbro Williams and Kiing. Cincinnati beat St Louis 9 to 4 with Hahn Peets J A ONeill Wycker. New York defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 with Malarky Kittridge Mathewson Yeager. Also, In Owensboro Kentucky an acquittal in the case of Commonwealth against Commonwealth's attorney E Rowe on a malfeasance charge was reported. Attendance figures ranged from 1,400 to 4,200.
Atlanta prepares to open the Southern League season with a parade from the Aragon to Piedmont Park led by a regimental band. Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Johnson to pitch the first ball. Henley to start for Atlanta after a Colt-like practice. Nashville hopes to bolster with Kennedy Sample and Cooper, while Fisher's Nashville team vows strong hitting and solid pitching for Atlanta fans.
Atlanta stars Johnny Chapman and Walthour meet tomorrow night at the Coliseum in a paced race for the championship of Dixie. Chapman, fresh from Salt Lake City, and Walthour, famed world champion, clash on home turf as Atlanta bills this event the year’s key race with several supporting events and reserved-seat sales starting at 9 a.m. at 41 North Pryor Street.
In Washington United States baseball summary shows trick and drill by players Young and Criger with Ump Sheridan at 1:40. Baltimore game notes include Batteries Hughes Robinson Plank Favers and Umpire Do Loughlin with 2,483 attendance. Chicago entry lists Patterson Sullivan Sieber McGuire and Connelly Johnstone with 2,000 attendees. St Louis and Cleveland sections mention Harper Moloney Bemis and Caruthers with 1.5% time and assorted battery pairs.
Macon Georgia April 24 Spectal The opening matinee races under Macon Driving Club were held this afternoon at Central City Park in front of large crowds. Public interest centered on the min trot heats three in five between Belle of Macon Felte of Macon and Nighthawk. Belle of Macon driven by Hughes and Nighthawk by Mowers won one heat trotted.
Athens Ga April 24 Special The annual field and track games at the university yesterday afternoon produced three college records. W R Odile broke the 16 pound hammer mark with 99 feet 4 inches. Dexter Blount added to the high jump record clearing 3 feet 6 14 inches and won the broad jump at 18 feet 4 inches. Juniors won the inter class relay as Jusan Baxter swept two sprints, D C Dougherty won the mile, Cam Dorsey claimed the high hurdle and pole vault, Sidney Wix led in the shot put and placed in the hammer and half mile. The track team meets Tech May 3 here. prospects look bright. Individual prize winners listed with points, led by Julian Baxter and Dexter Blount with 10 points each.
Night Hawk was withdrawn after a knee injury worsened in the heat, with Belle of Macon declared winner. Protest followed as Night Hawk’s owner argued he could trot. Also reported: free-for-all pace won by Bessie Wilkes, Nut Crasher takes the running race, Wasner wins the locomobile event, and funeral services held for Frank R. Stockton in Philadelphia.
Visconde de Alte, the newly appointed Portuguese minister who succeeded Senhor Santo-Thrse, has arrived in Washington to begin his duties.
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