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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
8
Cranston tops league batting with .324 while Newton leads Atlanta hitters. Bayless is second with .323 as pitchers post higher averages but were in league play.
The Montgomery series runs one week with two games this week and two more later. Ladies holding up are admitted. the event marks the only side end of the season.
Corcoran faces dismissal amid turmoil involving local farmers and Savannah area activities. The move follows disputes over plans and public response, marking a sharp shift in leadership as community groups weigh next steps.
A brief notice states further improvement in SEABOARD service on May 2 and warns not to go east or west without investigation. It provides a contact phone number 100 for more information.
The Crackers visit Ponse de Leon for the third game of the series against the Climbers in the first holiday tilt of the season. Tom Fisher leads the Crackers with reliable pitching while McMurray backs the plate. For the Climbers, Bliss or George are expected on the mound with Hart catching as the managers finalize lineups.
Strand Panamas and soft hats are cleaned and reshaped at Bussey. The shop notes a 26 percent whitewall update, reflecting a tailoring emphasis and new style options for customers.
National League game reports a 5 to 4 Cubs victory over the Cardinals in St Louis with Chicago’s bats supporting Bresnahan and Rhodes while Pfeister and Overall pitched. Umpires were O Day and Emelie.
Sewanee Tenn April 25 Special The University of Georgia beanball team arrives tomorrow for a two game series with the Sewanee Tigers. The piece calls the series the most interesting college games on the Mountain, noting Georgia and Breck teams are rebuilding and promising a fierce clash with high stakes and heated play.
In Birmingham on April 25 a special report says Moxie Manuel of the Chicago White Sox arrived in fine condition after a $1000 expense. He will play one game in Atlanta this week. Manuel says he has never received a fair chance with the White Sox and is not sorry to get away. His health remains steady since leaving the team.
Detroit Tigers under manager Hugh Jennings ride a fast start in the American League race. The club has already beaten rivals Chicago and Cleveland, with a deep pitching staff in top form. Mullin delivered a one hit game against Chicago, Owen Bush added value after a late-season acquisition, and Moriarty strengthened the infield at third. A photo shows Jennings directing in a tense home-plate moment with the Cleveland series.
Tonight at the Lakewood pavilion a prize fight headlines the program with AL Tistensen versus Young Hugo in a ten round main bout. Matty Mack referees to ensure a fair show and gate, while Kennedy and Wooda meet in preliminaries. Dan York and Dunk Burnett headline a catch‑as‑catch‑can wrestling match to open the program. General admission is 50 cents, reserved seats 1 and 1.60.
George, a left handed twirler for the Climbers, built his craft after an arm injury forced him to switch. He returned last season with a stronger left hand record, earning a draft by Montgomery and developing fine control and speed as a top pitcher.
New York April 28 A bicycle marathon race for professionals over 26 miles 385 yards was won at the Velodrome Board Track near Newark New Jersey by Frank Kramer of East Orange. He led a sprint finish with Brockisn a few lengths ahead of John Redell, Lag Istami rider, time 4 62 5. A three mile amateur handicap was won by Peter Lawrence of San Francisco.
Tomorrow afternoon at Tech Park the Yellow Jackets play an All-Preps team organized by Frank Dobson former Tech assistant coach now Peacook school baseball skipper. He chosen nine from thirteen players across Boys High Georgia Military Academy Marist and Peacock to challenge the Jackets and force a tense contest.
April 26 Detroit defeats Cleveland 3-0 behind Summers strong pitching and solid defense. Lajoie and Schmidt spark the offense, with Summers and Schmidt pairing on the battery. Final line shows Detroit 060 002 0 and Cleveland 000 000 0. Umpires Berlin and Loughlin.
Chapel Hill April 25 Special The Mercer university baseball team from Macon Georgia travels to North Carolina for a two game series with Davidson College. Both teams are expected to provide a hard fought pair of games with a potentially large crowd anticipated for the first meeting in the city.
Today s schedules show Montgomery at Atlanta Ponce de Loom park with a seven forty five start Nashville at Birmingham Memphis at Mobile Little Huck at New Orleans in the South Atlantic League Jacksonville at Anguste Chattanooga at Macon Pittsburghe St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati Hoston im New York Hrocklya im Philadelphia American League games list Louta in Chiesev Detroit im Cleveland New York im Boston Philadelphia tu Waakingios
National League scores include Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati 3, Chicago 6 St. Louis 4, Detroit 3 Cleveland 0, Chicago 1 St. Louis 6. Southern League Little Rock 3 New Orleans 2. American Association Milwaukee 8. Texas League results show Waco 9 Houston 5, Dallas 4 Ft Worth 3, Shreveport 17 Oklahoma City 1, San Antonio 3 Galveston 9.
In Birmingham on April 28 police and Chief Hodeker broke up wagering on games amid reports of bookmaking. They warned bookmakers to stop and said arrests would follow if betting resumed, as investigations target names linked to illicit gambling.
The interleague tally shows New Orleans atop batting with 74 hits and 44 runs, edging Atlanta for runs and tying Montgomery for most runs. A glance at through games to Saturday lists New Orleans 33 runs 7427? with leaders in hits and runs across the eight teams.
Hal Chase, New York Americans fratted baseman who was ill with varioloid in Augusta, returned to New York and received a warm reception from teammates. Manager Stallings will not permit him to play until Monday May 3, designated Hal Chase Day at the American Park.
The Atlanta Theological Seminary board of trustees met on campus to pick a site for the president's residence. Members present included A. W. Farlinger, Fuller, Haskins, Carson, Everett, Ittner, Smith, Wey, Atkinson, and Lyman Good. A letter from Major Ira H. Evans of Austin Texas accompanied a generous gift for the residence fund. A knoll in the northwest corner of the campus was selected as the site after a thorough grounds review.
Manager Joe Barnes at the Kimball announces two new clerks to join the staff. Ww. L. Brett, former Kimball associate and ex head clerk, returns next Saturday. FH. S. Graves, a native Georgian, comes from the Hillman in Birmingham where he helped open the hotel. Graves has prior experience with leading New York hotels.
In Huntsville Tennessee Sim Sexton, a local merchant, was killed Saturday night after a street dispute with youths from Helenwood. Luster Reed, an eight year old, was arrested today on charges related to the shooting as Sexton was struck during the exchange while returning home.
A garbled excerpt discusses big men in politics, power, influence, and perception. It touches on leadership, weight of influence, and the machine of governance, mentioning figures and themes but lacks clear event or names. The passage conveys analytical musings on political strength and public perception.
Lewis Strang, noted automobile racer, heads south with Buick publicity chief William Pickens. The team plans stops in Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga and Birmingham before the Chicago road race, with drivers Georges Dewitt Peter Hart and James Nelson along. The Buick campaign has boosted prestige with multiple meets and travel through the South.
Gordon nine faces G M C in two back to back games at Milledgeville on April 27 and 28 as rivals after a split with G M C last week. Coach Cunningham expects wins and a large student turnout plans to travel to Atlanta for the May prep meet with strong track entries.
Sports weather brief notes Acme Hatteras producing panama hats and felts, reporting new runoff colors and a 60 degree uptrend with Whitehall Street mentioned in transit context.
Funeral of W. W. Tablet at Webb Memorial church on Suter Street and Auburn Avenue at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Sunday School event at Glover's Grove near Maristta on May 16 with admission 6 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Mission class hosts “Our Frances” in several Thursday events at Philathea Hall led by Professor W. Tindall. Mr Gadeli to speak on Constantinople fall significance next Sunday morning during Sabbath School. Despite rain, sixth anniversary celebrated at Webb Memorial Sunday school with standard exercises and a principal address by Mr. Davies. Mr and Mrs Lamar Rankin announce birth of a daughter. Charles Roberts and James Alexander convicted of burglary at W. B Bates home. sentenced to three years each.
The Seaboard morning train to Birmingham departs at 6 30 a m and arrives at 12 10 noon with Pullman and dining car service. Breakfast is served on the train. Effective May 2.
Death claimed a car victim in Macon Georgia on April 26. Airi a death occurred while the victim was resting in the hospital and hospital staff prepared to investigate. The incident details include a road accident near Vine Street and Bea Macon area with local authorities investigating.
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