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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1900

Page

11

Henley’s Beautiful Work Beats Wake Forest 3–0 in Atlanta

In a tightly pitched nine inning game the Feds defeated Wake Forest 3 to 0. Henley the Tech twirler allowed only two hits and struck out fourteen. Hicks backed him with stellar defense as Tech produced flawless fielding and decisive late-inning outs. Wake Forest battled with Moore and Hobgund pitching, but could not break through as Henley shut the door with precise pitches and key catches by Asbury and Trantham. The crowd, though small, remained enthusiastic through every tense moment.

Feds Wake Forest Techs Henley Tech Atlanta Hicks Moore Butons Royster Moors Hobgund Rogtry Webgood Griffin Freeman Rogers Sams Weaver Hobgood Asbury Jong Sam Neel Pop Trantham McCathran Hentey

Georgia and North Carolina to clash in Atlanta contest

College baseball continues Saturday with Georgia meeting North Carolina at Brisbane Park. Captain Lawson of Carolina, praised for his pitching, faces Georgia’s revamped squad under Captain McBride. Umpire James Lynch will call the 3:30 game as fans pack Brisbane Park.

Georgia North Carolina Brikbine Park University of Georgia University of North Carolina Brisbane Park Athens Lawson South Georgia Boys Carolina Atlanta Kimball Aragon McBride Red and Black James Lynch

University Boys Defeat Harmony Grove In Tight Baseball Game

The University of Georgia baseball team beat Harmony Grove on the Athens campus in a well played contest marked by clean fielding and heavy collegian hitting. Richardson pitched steadily, allowing five hits and two walks, while the Buesse battery for Harmony Grove faced strong Georgia hitting. Georgia scored in the third, sixth, and seventh and took the game to eight innings before darkness halted play.

Harmony Grove Athens University of Georgia North Carolina Richardson Athens Battery Buesse Fred Buesse University Blackshear Cox Tongites G. Rice Coz Elder McBride Hall Rounsaville Carey Whitield Amely Georgia Georgia J. Ow Baxter Barber W. B. Rice F. Buesse CC. Buesse Barry Lun

National League Scores and Rome Baseball Notes

National League results show Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 4 with errors guiding Philadelphia’s loss. St Louis 5 Chicago 2 and Cincinnati 9 Pittsburgh 0 highlight strong hitting and a key triple play. New York 8 Boston 4 in a tense Polo Grounds clash. Detroit 11 Cleveland 4 and Indianapolis 9 Buffalo 2 lead American League results. Rome Baseball Association elected officers with C. S. Pruden as president and a May 2 3 4 opener versus Knoxville delayed by wet grounds.

Bostons New York New Yorks Polo Grounds R.H. E Boston Doheny and Grady Dineen and Sullivan Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis Buffalo Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Rome Baseball Association Rome Pruden R. W. Graves A. D. Hull Frank Jones L. Graham J. W. Ledbetter

Miss Bennett Wins Memphis Stakes in Track Record Time

Miss Bennett, a two year old filly owned by George C Bennett, carried 115 pounds to win the Memphis Stakes at the Memphis track, equalling the five furlong record. Garry Herman and Lady Schorr were second and third as Celtic Bard and Harrie Floyd showed mixed form in other races.

Memphis Misa Bennett George C. Bennett Memprla Garry Herman Lady Schorr Miss Bennett Dick Burgess Lady Sehorr Garry Hermann Burns Harrie Floyd Lord Neville Dandy H Lord Fred Hessing Schorr Hood's Brigade Celtic Bard Thomas Carey Clara Wooley Flood Brigate Dr. Warmsley Molo Rose McGinn Eva Wilson Ransom Sldtilla Menu Myosotis Cousin Letty Rallie Seling Sard Gilmore Even Fred Hessig I. Burns Gibson Girl Crowhurst Janewood Darrene Talley Her Favor Weber Bequeath Waters Marion Lawson Bil Jackman Gadsden Wild Tartar Sylvian Waterhouse Fay Wood Little Billy Winkfield T. Burns Birdie Stone Dominick Evelyn Burl Litan Reed Irma Kings Highway Reda Pirate Plantain Montgomery Park Hace Netling Mona Khan Toka Rose Caron Louie Forbes Alfred Stites Etta Fonss Gallaway Blackman Cart Abuatve Julius Caenar Engano Emily Oliver Luego the Mecca FIS Zack Ford Sliverdale Burse Old Ran Highlant Lad Bonnivard Polly Rixby Maud Wallace Alapaca Drambure Gold Tor Diggs Sam Fallen the Lady In Blue Handpresa Verity Alwol Larkspur Nobleman Belle of Memphis Duke of Baden

Delays at Aqueduct mar a day of racing in New York

Long delays at the post and mixed results marked Aqueduct racing today with only two favorites winning. In the opener Zanone led a 4 to 1 finish, followed by Yorkshire Boy in the second race at 9 to 10. Santol upset in the third, and King Barleycorn claimed the fourth, while Ashes prevailed in the fifth selling race.

New York Aqueduct Zanone Mitchell Sparrow Wine Hathersoll Sweet Caporal Spencer Ragged Sailor Corialis Protus Oliver Me the Jefferson Yorkshire Boy Bullman Vouch Tabor Strategiat Doggett Light Bal Hanswurst Servant Lambkin Graylette Santol Laureate Candia Dangman Lettle Sheville Elsie Skip Ellen Daly the Leavel Basilisk King Barleycorn O’connor Kinillinnie Charentus Maher Boney Boy Bonneville Elin Conig Warrenton Ashes O'Connor Zenaide Meaney Delia Dee McIntyre Time Novelty

Aqueduct racing entries and results across six races

Racing data lists six races with horse names, jockeys, weights, and outcomes. Notable entries include Tony Hanig, Shoreham, Wait Not, Scurry, Lone Acre, They Diddy, and Waterplant with various placings and times. A beverage ad for Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne appears at the end.

Aqueduct Tony Hanig Rhynlander Purlfactor Alex Posthaste Expelled Light Wing Shoreham Hold Night Olea Peaceful Firelock Precursor Tent Bess King Full Juenma Fluke Insurrection Revonah Lothario Queen of Lone Alueaway Elfin Conig Erica Kringle Scurry the Regent Handy Man Tonhcum Choice Ondiidis Willam Ack Edna J Furionga Lone Acre Leedsville George Simons Brisk Chenille Tuminintive Owas Queen Mouzeloff Bessie Taylor Wandering Minstrel Tourney

Claude Dorsey Dead in Atlanta Electrocution Tragedy

A Columbus dispatch reports Claude Dorsey an Atlanta man and Southern Bell Telephone Company worker died after his safety brace failed on a Rose Hill pole. He was 21 and survived by his parents at 289 Sunset Avenue.

Columbus, Ga Claude Dorsey Atlanta Sunset Avenue Southern Bell Telephone Company Dorsey Whitehall Alabama William D. O*haleron Hallywood Columbus Craude Dorsey Young Dorsey Rose Hill C. J. Tyner Dicard Klled

Grafter Wins Big Handicap at Epsom Run Yesterday

London April 35 The Grafter owned by J G Clark with Sloan up won the 2000 sovereign city and suburban handicap at the Epsom Spring meeting on day two. The gelding drew clear near homestretch to beat Innocence by three quarters of a length with Goblet two lengths back. Hyde Park plate went to L Reiff aboard a three year old. Copthorne plate handicap 150 sovereigns was taken by J Relff’s mount in the one mile race.

Grafter Epsom London J. G. Clark Sloan Pheon Innocence Gohlet Martin J. Relff Maounts Goblet L. Reiff J. Reiff

Indorsed the Telegraphers Union Supports Rail Strike

Central Labor Union of Chattanooga with fourteen trades unions adopted strong resolutions in favor of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers strike on the Southern railway. They urged all local labor unions to appeal to business leaders and shippers to withdraw patronage until the railroad treats its employees fairly and humanely.

Central Labor Union of Chattanooga Tenn Central Labor Union Southern Railway

Rector Tenders Resignation in Chattanooga

Dr. William Pettis, long time rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, offered his resignation to the vestry. The resignation was accepted. He will join the Episcopal School in Washington, D. C., and move with his family to that city on June 1.

Chattanooga Tenn William Pettis St. Paul's Episcopal Church Thin City Pettis Washington, D. C

Miners Pressure Railway Agent in Bloc ton Incident

A union committee at Bloc ton demanded Southern railway agent Frank Demers quit his post. He refused, pending order from the railroad superintendent. A West Point, Mississippi report says striker Ross Bryan beat a fellow worker in Baird, Mississippi. Bryan remained at his post and the town was quiet. Both sides claim the upper hand with no further developments.

Birmingham Ala Southern Railway Blocton Frank Demers Demers Birmingham News West Point Miss Ross Bryan Southern Road Baird Bryan Inci

Missing wife prompts Morganville man to seek in Chattanooga

Y O Shields of Morganville Georgia arrived in Chattanooga to search for his wife who was sent here for medical treatment last Friday. He has heard nothing since and fears for her safety. He has worked with the police but found no clues during his citywide search.

Chattanooga Tenn Y. O. Shields Morganville

Labor Men Meet to Act on Telegraphers Strike

Atlanta Federation of Trades held a large meeting with ten new delegates from recently organized unions. The Augusta convention report by M White was read, and a resolution urged withdrawing patronage from Southern Railway to pressure bargaining for telegraphers. Special guests praised Atlanta’s organization. talks noted eight hour day goals for stone cutters and plans for a lecture by L. White on Equal Suffrage. Delegates from carpenters and machine woodworkers reported forthcoming actions and open meetings.

Atlanta Federation of Trades Augusta M. White Southern Railway Southern Railway Company Federation Southern Erp Andrew Mureau Meredig Atlanta E P. McCarthy United Hatters North America N Leonard New Orleans Leonard South Granite Cutters’ Union Soft Strane Cute Ters Union Tlow SM. White Lattor Day Committee Carpenters’ Unions Machine Woodworkers’ Union Gilbert

Tom Hunt Trial Chronicle of Verdict and Court Proceedings

A fragmented report covers the Tom Hunt trial day by day. Jurors weigh evidence, judge delivers charge, defense and prosecution present closing arguments, and a verdict of guilty is returned amid courtroom tension and penalties.

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