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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1909

Page

9

Fisher Tries Iron Man Stunt in Crackers Pelicans

Tom Fisher pitched for the Crackers in both games of a doubleheader versus the Pelicans at Ponce de Leon. The Crackers won 5 0 in game one as Fisher dominated, while the Pelicans delayed late to salvage a tie in game two. Dexter led Pelicans with delays and MacGregor noted manager Charley Frank’s tactics drawing public attention.

Thomas Fisher Crackers Ponce de Leon Pelicans Birds Atlanta Charles Dexter Tie Walt Ruddy Dexter Charley Frank Tom Fisher Charlie Pruitt Fisher Winters McMurray Lia Smith Peach Bayless Jordan Ginger Waa Sid Smith George Roche

Dame Fortune Fails Crackers Seek Hyder Barr Return

The Crackers race to add Hyder Barr formerly with the Philadelphia Ath letics as Moran Hurt and Sid Smith both suffer injuries. Barr’s arrival is uncertain after a telegram claimed he left Philadelphia and has yet to report. Manager Smith also pursues Heilmuller as May and Mack discuss waivers and minor leaguer reinforcements to shore up the outfield and pitching depth for the remainder of the Southern League season.

Dame Fortune Hyder Barr Heilmuller Stajen Philadelphia Athletics Furniag Biy Smith Atlanta Baseball Smith Barr Crackers Dennis Mack The Athletica Philadelphia Greenville Atlanta Heitmalter Connie Mack Lergues An Mack Warr Tommy Atkins Mack Heltmulder Moran Heltmullec alue @ biz

White Foy Monday bout draws rising interest

In Atlanta, Allie White’s strong workouts have increased interest in his upcoming match with Jack Foy at the armory tomorrow. White shows shifty moves and solid power, with some claiming he may edge Foy, though Foy remains the favorite. The Sentell-Woods bout also draws attention as both are in peak condition and fans await a decisive result.

Allie White Jack Foy Armory Hell White Foy Trate Atlanta Lan Sentell-Woods Woods Sentell Natia Sentelt Nyse Herwern Jon Whittemore

Billy Murray in the Balance

Philadelphia on July 31 reports that Felix Isman and Senator Wolf return home Monday to continue talks on trading Sherwood Magee and a Philadelphia pitcher for Mike Donlin of the New York Giants. A Philadelphia insider says a Monday conference will decide whether Murray stays as manager or resigns, sells stock, or is voted off the board. The contract cited by Murray lacks board minutes and is unsigned by the club president.

Philadelphia Felix Isman Wolf McNichol Sherwood Magee Philadelphia Baseball Club Mike Donlin New York Giants Magee Donlin Murray Regal William J. Ketteline

Crucial Series Looms in Nashville for pennant race

The Crackers travel to Nashville to open a three game set with the Champs as the pennant race tightens. Twelve meetings have produced eight Nashville wins to four for Atlanta with three games slated in Nashville and five at Atlanta. Pitching edge favors Atlanta though Nashville hitting leads. Harold Johns likely to start opener with Bartley in reserve, as Atlanta eyes two wins in the series.

Crackers Nashville Tenn Sulphur Dell Atlanta Crockera Smith Harold Bartley

Promised Singletary Fight Ties Up Brief Notes

A fragment notes a promoter vowing to ensure punctuality for a future bout. It mentions a prior delay and the importance of fighters dressing promptly, with emphasis on the event’s popularity and a looming tensions in the schedule.

American League baseball results and scores recap

Summary of multiple games from the American League. Red Sox beat Browns 7 to 2 with St Touin notable. White Sox split with Washington in doubleheader, strong pitching by Burns and Payn. New York and Chicago games featured decisive innings and key batters, while Detroit and Philadelphia portions show close scores and notable performances.

National League baseball scores summary from era

Cubs 1 Phillies 0 in extra frame. Reulbach Archer Corridon Sparks Coin pitching. Giants 4 Pirates 0 with Maddox Gibson. Beare and Umpires Rae. Reds 3 Brooklyn 1 with Harman Phelps Brown Ferguson Graham. Time and line scores noted. umpire details listed.

Rae Chicago Philadelphia Reulbach Archer Corridon Sparks Coin Hale Boston Louis O Harman Phelps Brown Ferguson Graham Timee Rigler Giants Pirates

Cotton States League May Start Up Again

New Orleans July 31 report says the Cotton States Baseball League is being rehabilitated for next year after failing to start this season due to several towns withdrawing. League owners are working to reassemble teams with Baton Rouge likely to rejoin along with Algiers Jackson Monroe and other towns to revive the circuit.

New Orleany Baton Rouge Algiers New Orleans Jeckeon Miss Monroe League

Bobby Wallace Dominates Early 1909 Shortstop Race

Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Browns leads the American League shortstops through the 1909 season with superior all around play. Wallace began as a pitcher with Cleveland in the 1890s, then moved to third base before settling at short, where he has remained since Te-beau moved him there.

Bobby Wallace ST. Louis Browns Wallace Ban Johnson St. Louis Hts Pat ‘Tabeau Bobby Hippy McGarr Ed McKean Tebeau Palmettos Lookouts Columbia, & C Columbia Chattanooga Baskette Kenna Miller Reidy R. H.R Meek Kalkhoff Westervelt

Standings and Scores From Today’s Baseballes Across Leagues

Southern League on the move with Little Rock at New Orleans Montgomery at Memphis National League matchups Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis Texas League results Dallas beat Houston in ten innings Waco defeats Shreveport 4 2 Oklahoma City 2 Galveston First game Fort Worth 6 San Antonio 0 Second game Ft Worth 2 San Antonio 1 in seven innings

Southern League Little Rock New Orleans Montgomery Memphis National League Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Dallas Houston Waco Shreveport Oklahoma City Galveston Fort Worth San Antonio Ft. Worth San Antonio I B.C Ant Byille Macon Jacksonville Knoxville A Detroit Cleveland New York Bt. Louisia Washington Peru Pittsburg Louis

Summers defeats Britt in ninth round at West Ham

Johnny Summers of England stops Jimmy Britt of the United States in the ninth round at Memorial Grounds West Ham in a scheduled twenty round bout for 506 dollars a belt and half the gate. Britt appeared fat and slow but rose after a knockdown in the second. Summers dominated the later rounds, flooring Britt for the count. Freddie Welsh has challenged the winner.

London Johnny Summers Pugilar Jimmy Britt Memorial Grounds West Ham Britt Summers Freddie Welsh

Revival of Horse Racing in Louisiana debated

The article discusses a push to revive horse racing in Louisiana, noting public opinion surveys and the prospect of legislative action in the next session of 1810. It mentions supporters aiming to repeal the Locke Jaw and references New Orleans in July.

Louisiana New Orleans

National track meet pursuit by Amateur Athletic Union

A determined effort to secure the next national field and track championship meet for New Orleans teams was decided at a meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union held last night in New Orleans. The organization aims to press its bid to the AAU to host the event in New York and to outline plans for the bid and logistics.

New Oiiengs Amateur Athletic Union For New Teans. Ie Amateur Athletic Union Rta New York Tlott

Georgia Announces Football Schedule For Upcoming Season

Athens schedule lines up a strenuous campaign with nine games listed and a final fill date between Mercer or South Carolina at Athens. Tech clashes in Atlanta on November 12 as rivals unite again. Dartmouth’s J E Keady to coach the Red and Black with plans for a bold, challenging year.

Athens W Carter, Jr University of Georgia Mercer South Carolina Athena Tech Atlanta J. E. Keady Dartmouth Georgia Dahlonega Citadel Charleston Davidson Athene Tennessee Knoxville Opany Irene Fae Ge Big Auburn Montgomery

Half Sovereign Wins Mount Vernon Handicap at Empire City

Empire City meets closes with a top crowd and the Mount Vernon handicap producing a fine victory for August Belmonts Half Sovereign driven by Dugan. Jack Atkin set the early pace but tired late as Half Sovereign wore him down by a half length. Arondack finished third. Other races featured selling stakes and mile events with Albert Ivar and Colinet among winners.

Empire City Mount Vernon Belmonts Half Sovereign Nicely Iridden Dugan Jack Atkin Arondack Bagina Saratoga Haida Taplin Zacat- Teas Dugans Howdy Howdy Page Trime Henderson Madeline L. Dietion Love Watches Young Belle Albert Ivar Killecrankie Smith Emy Skye McGee Golden Shore Constellation Black Oak Don Enrique Fond Heart Trojs Temps Colinet Vowers McCahey Practical Tony Bonero Queen Marguerite cAuetind Creevy

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