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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
A detailed account describes a dramatic game with multiple tied situations, key plays, and standout performers. Cast includes mentions of Montgomery, New Orleans, Birmingham, and a late rally with Beatis and Clark contributing decisive moments, featuring home runs and stolen bases.
Montgomery celebrates its return home with an easy win over Nashville at Montgomery, Alabama in April. The result shows strong performance by the Montgomery team as they secure the victory on their home court.
Athens Ga April 20 The University of Georgia baseball year will not make the long southern trip when planned and will put in work at hard practices on the Athens campus The trip to include meet with several opponents but travel was postponed due to scheduling conflicts Negotiations are under way with North Carolina and Auburn to fill the slate If Carolina is successful Georgia would meet them in Athena May 4 and 8 The Georgia staff expects a strong pennant chase with Auburn out of the race and the Tar Heels viewed as the likely challenger
Notes from a Webster game recount several players and moments including Demonty Haight in a key at bat, Chelys attempting a double steal, Walters and Heagan's plays, and Otto Jordan's home run. The New York Yankees context appears via Viebaho set to pitch for the Yowkers with Hurlburt receiving. Also mentions season tickets and Walkover Shoes from Hays.
In Indianapolis at the Toledo Milwaukee meet, Romwick High School defeated the Agricultural and Mechanical College team of Monene by 20 to 2. Notable pitcher Roweie Rirlking struck out fourteen, with Carey’s hitting for Hartwick. Batter ies: Bostwick and Greaham.
Fragmentary item lists Roanoke Roanoke 2 and Richmond at Portsmouth Portsmouth Danville with unclear context and missing dates or actions.
Detroit lost Rapin today in a pitching duel with Witte and solid hitting from Lever, Payne, and Sivan. Boston defeated the home team after five innings, while Washington edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 with seventh inning runs. Cleveland won the third game in a row, defeating St Louis to complete the series as Criss and Perry held the mound for the victory.
Wardrobe items including Panamas, felts, and rim hats cleaned dyed and reshaped. Hussey noted 28 percent White at the event.
Philadelphia wins third straight, beating Brooklyn 3 to 1 as Huichle holds Brooklyn to one run. Batters include Kichla and Donn. Bel, Pasterloun, and fitteround mentioned. Time 1.37. Umpire Pitsburg 2, Chicago 1. Pittsburgh won in the ninth after Hecker’s bunt and Pfelater’s walk. Chicago 7, Pittsburgh 2. Batter details and times listed. Boston tops New York 7 to 5 in 11 innings with Tenney misplay deciding. Time 30. Umpire Bmatte. Cincinnati postpones due to rain. Meridian Gulfport and Jackson Monroe games noted.
McCarter from the Newcastle stable with Notter riding won the Excelsior handicap for 16,000 spectators at Jamaica. Jack Atkin, the hot favorite, finished second with Rifleman third. Notter was praised for a strong ride as Notter was fined 200 for rough riding on Star Gowan in the third race.
April 29 matchup saw Auguata and Charleston clash with Auguata edging Charleston 2 to 1. Foster and Relainger starred for Auguata while Wagnon and Wohlleben led the locals with several chances, as Macon and Savannah areas show scattered results.
A new city league called the Titan League forms with four teams composed of workers from the National Union. Tonight a meeting and schedule release take place at College Test Institute. The Constitution baseball team beat the Telegraphers 8 to 4 at Plaidmont Park, led by strong pitching and timely hitting.
Ambearut Arteret Bata 6 Cambridge Harvard 4 Exeter 3 Hanover Dartmouth 2 Bodwein 1 Worcester Holy Cross 14 Norwich 3 Princeton Virginia 6 Ithaca Pennsylvania State 4 Carnell 2 Chapel Hi C Caro ling 8 Gullford af
Lexington April 19 Tivolint won the feature mile and sixteenth event by a comfortable margin over Goldway with Hatchard third. Three favorites prevailed as racing history tallies showed fast track times and a busy program with six furlongs selling, four and a half furlongs, and other events featuring numerous runners and notable odds.
The North American reports Mack aiming for a key win at Aqueduct as Smith and Catcher 14 lead a star receiving corps. Smith is praised for leadership, throwing and fielding, while Acreck and Powers form a strong wind-pad trio atop Southern League plans.
Memphis pitcher Ralph Savidge, recently acquired from Jacksonville in 1907, claims to have invented a new wrinkle in curves called the fingernail curve. He believes it improves on the fade-away, boom, spitter, and knuckles, with managers Babb and Scoops Carey noting he has seen many modern wrinkes from slabmen.
The article describes pitching methods used by Savidge to confuse batters. It explains how the ball is pitched with varied grips and finger movements to produce the drop or finger nail curve.
Dr. Wm. M. Baird announces a work on diseases of men with eighty years of experience. Includes syphilis and related conditions, promises no glittering guarantees, and offers free information. Office hours 8 am to 7 pm daily Sundays 10 to 1. Address 1-2 South Broad Street, Journal Broad and Alabama, Atlanta Georgia.
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