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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
3
Montgomery and Atlanta clash as Weems delivers in round two with a 4 0 victory. Weather delays and field woes roil play while Fox, Manning, Winters and Baxter contribute key hits and saves.
The record lists various baseball actions with players Pepe Perry Harter Castro Jarian Fox Jordan Cadtrea Weems McKenkie McKeagla and MoKkensie. It notes strikeouts by Weems and a wild pitch, with umpire Ientinger.
In a bold nine to three victory Memphis secured the pennant pole lead over Mobile as early action shaped the standings. Slomned and Muscay starred in a weathered clash with a rough, fast-paced showing that highlighted the season’s early form.
In a pitching duel Cleveland tops Detroit 3 to 1 on April 24 as Crawford triples and Burke errors spur Detroit’s lone run. Boston and Washington split a twin bill with Cy Young’s four-hit gem lifting Washington 7–0. St Louis edges Chicago 2–1 in a Waddell-Amith duel. Philadelphia dominates New York 3–2 in twelve innings, aided by a critical error.
Brooklyn shut out New York by 4 to 1 at the Polo Grounds, with Pastorius and Bitter among the key players. Umpires Ematla and Rud deren called the game after 45 minutes.
Tech clearly outplayed Sewanee as Sewanee defaulted 7 to 0. Hobert pitched superbly with no hits or runs through six and only two baserunners, while Buchanan Tribert and Meyer delivered timely hits and defensive gems. Key plays included Stone’s spectacular sixth inning catch and Williams barehanded play at third. The doubleheader is set for 2:30 p m today with improved weather and even prospects for both teams.
Columbia defeated Savannah 3 to 0 in Savannah as Friend pitched well with men on base and Hizon delivered a key hit. Augusta beat Jacksonville 4 0 behind Sitton four scattered hits and superb center field by Taaffe. Macon routed Charleston 5 0 on Becketts strong pitching and Outfelder Lewis fielding. OConnor limited the visitors after the fourth.
Gulfport-Monroe 4 Gulfport 3 in ten innings. Meridian-Meridian-Vickeburg rain halted play with no result. Jackson-Columbus-Jackson game canceled by rain. Weather impacts many areas as readers are reminded of promotions and local notices.
Frank Strang, an American driving a 60-horsepower Italian car, won the Briar Cup endurance race near Briar Cliff. Cedring finished second after a late surge, with Vaughan third. Sartori and Lytle also highly placed. About 100,000 spectators crowded the course and interrupted the finish to keep the crowd safe.
Royal High School defeated Peacock Thuretay by a 8 to 3 score as Landrum pitched a strong game striking out ten and allowing five hits. Riverett drove in three runs while Cores and Armetead contributed solid defense and timely throws to curb Peacock’s offense.
GMA faces Martet College on Marer grounds at 3 PM. Lineup includes Ballinger in left field Johnson at third base Whiteley at second Alford at first bat shortstop Coleman pitching Moore in center and right field.
At Aqueduct April 1994 the feature six furlong race saw the favorite win easily. Jaimen B. Krady and James Braty were top betting choices at 7 to 6, with Master of Crate and others also prominent in the field. Second race winners included Duyen at 8 to 1, and a seven race card covered handicap, selling, stakes and maiden events with multiple named runners and odds.
Lexington Kentucky April 24 horse racing card featured mostly favorites with jockey Lee winning three races including Direct in four furlongs and Haety Agnes in six furlongs. Second and third races included May Jane Joyful Lady and Natasha with multiple entries across six events. Weathered by a crowded early program, results show a mix of favorites and contenders with notable performances by Lee and several named horses and owners.
Captain Jordan sits in a Morris chair amid the mud as the Crackers win with two doubles. Castro to Jordan to Fox and Jordan to Castro to Fox generate the only scoring. Greminger shines at third while McKenzie and Ryan struggle. A fan in the stands heckles amid intermittent play and the crowd endures a long intermission.
A chaotic old time baseball game features Cleveland players including Ste Tebeau and Dex of Louisville with an umpiring clash. Dex steals bases, crowd erupts, and both sides clash as Emile and Wallace contend for calls amid blustering taunts and a rough, chaotic scene.
Milledgeville Ga April 24 One of Gordon’s sweetest wins came as Gordon defeated G M C 4 to 0 with coach J M Walker an old Davidson man in the box This victory helps secure the championship and marks a high point for Gordon and local team coverage includes Georgia beating Spartanburg 9 to 4 with Charley Cox pitching for Georgia Redfern sick manages pitching and a call for junior baseball talent seeking teams under thirteen years old.
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