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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

8

Pretzels Open for Three Canes Champs In Southeast Swing

The Champs aim for a three game series starting today in Montgomery with Viebahn Smith and Hart in key roles. Ed Greminger guides the team as acting manager after Jimmis Ryan resigned. A Cedar Rapids pitcher, Radabaugh, is expected to report soon and Billy Smith seeks another strong hurler as the Champs chase first place in the circuit.

Pelicans Colummn Pratsers Ed Greminger Jimmis Ryan Billy Smith Big Bill Viebahn Champs Bill Herbert Smith Dr. Thomas Or McCafferty Big Ed Hart Plaza Cedar Rapids Nashville Nasmife Birmingham Atlanta

One Hit Seventeen Innings Shocks Fans

Panamag and Felts key a long game as stiff bats power a marathon contest that ends with a dramatic resolution. Bussey posts a 28 percent mark on Wh ite Lail Street field, reflecting a notable performance amid the stretched proceedings.

Bussey Te- Lail Street

Athletic Club Defeats Buford In Narrow 8-7 Victory

The Atlanta Athletics edged Buford 8 to 7 on a rough field after a dramatic home run by Jerry Davidson driving in Rainwater. Pitchers Robinson Smith and Harbinson for Athletic Club and Mangum Elmore for Buford contributed to a tight, high drama game.

Athletic Club Buford Jerry Davidson Athletics H. H. E. Athletics Robinson, Smith and Harbinson Mangum and Elmore

Finns Tribe Beats Turtles In Four Inning Victory

Finns Tribe defeated the Turtles in a four inning game by six runs. Three-base hits were produced by Donahue Becker and Page and Connors added a sacrifice hit. Stolen bases by Hess Collins Stark Wood Cranston with a passed ball by Wood. Shields allowed six runs on eight hits in 3 3 innings. Struck out: Buchannan three, Shields one, Chappelle two. Hit by pitch Wood. Time sixty. Umpire Moran.

Donahue Becker Page Connors Hess Collins Stark Wood Cranston Balla Buchannan Shields Chappelle Shielda Moran Memphis Tenn Little Rock Bo. Speaker I Becket HW Hess Ee Stark Oo Wood I Buchannan Po. Murphy Baerwold Babb Carey O'Leary Owens Schwanck Appenie

Boston 8 Detroit 4 in varied August game scoring details

In Boston at Detroit on August 2 Boston seized early control and with Donovan pitching after Killian, built lead enough to thwart a late Detroit rally. Score 8 to 4 with Boston battering Detroit relievers and settling the outcome before the final innings. Batteries Killian Donovan Schmidt Criger. Time 1:30.

Boston Detroit Killlan Donovan Killian Schmidt Cleotte Criger Amoptres Sheridan Evans Chicago Washington Hahn Dougherty Smith and Sullivan Keeley Street Pires O'Loughlin Egan

Savannah Autoists Seek Faster Records at Chatham Course

Savannah Ga August 2 Special it is announced F Ross Guerard a Savannah youth will enter a six cylinder speed car in the Thanksgiving day grand prize auto event. The entry check for 750 has been sent to New York. Guerard’s March entry finished seventh in class. American entries expected as manufacturers’ reps visit Savannah to view the new course and rival Europe. The Dieppe course record comparison suggests faster times on Chatham as the course is tried and deemed perfect.

Chatham Dieppe Savannah F. Ross Guerard New York Guerard Lst Europe Chathany County

Baseball notes on Ginger Clarke and Clayton shine in season

The report highlights Ginger Clarke’s bumps and a .500 average for Clayton across three games, with five hits in ten at bats. Jesse Becker homered in Friday’s game and earned a dollar bill prize, while Birmingham’s 1909 manager rumor centers on Gladys Moses Worth.

Dick Jeminon Herbert Smith Bill Smith Clayton Jesse Becker Grant Sign Company Becker Darkey Jesse

Memphis Club Buys Kieber From Savannah Trade

Memphis Tenn August 2 Special Pitcher Kieber was bought by the Memphis baseball club from Savannah in the Southern League. Atlanta was also interested but Memphis won the bid. Kieber has pitched well all season and, per Detroit scout Jack Harnes, is among the top right-handers in the Sally League. He is a big man with speed a sharp curve and good judgment and should bolster Memphis pitching depth.

Memphis. Tenn Kieber Memphis Baseball Club Savanah Babb Atlanta Billy Jack Harnes Detroit Sally Leange Viebacht Mempull Southern Railway Colcord, Lumber Company William Dobbs Atlanta Constitution Davis

Smith Traded to the Browns in Major Deal

St Louis Aug 2 Special Catcher Bert Blue of the St Louis American League team was traded for Catcher Sid Smith of the Philadelphia Americans. The transfer, effective after the St Louis vs Philadelphia game, pairs top players from the American Association and Southern League pennant winners. Jimmie McAleer arranged the swap amid mutual dissatisfaction, Atlanta and St Louis hoping for双方 benefit as Sid adapts to a new home.

St. Louis Bert Blue Sid Smith Philadelphia Americans Lake Don Bige Americana Association Columbus Club Smith Atlanta Bhue Philadelphia Sid Blue Philadela Southern American Association Gonnie Mack Jimmie McAleer Mack McAleer

American Athletes Win at Paria in August Meet

Visiting Americans dominated the final day of the Paria games led by William F. Hamilton of the Chicago Athletic Association who won the 100 meter dash in 11 seconds. H L Trube of the New York Athletic Club won the 1500 meter in 4 minutes 12 seconds. E T Cook of Cornell won the pole vault. J C Carpenter of Cornell won the 400 meter in 50 seconds. H A Gidney of the Boston Athletic Association captured the high jump. Large attendance reported.

Paria Aris William F. Hamilton Chicago Athletic Association H. L. Trube New York Athletic Club E. T. Cook Cornell J. C. Carpenter Cornel H. A. Gidney Boston Athletic Association

Montgomery club shocks by Ryan departure and Greminger takeover

In Montgomery Alabama James Ryan resigns as manager of the local baseball club after a short notice. Ed Greminger steps in as acting manager for the rest of the season. The move follows Ryan seeking private Chicago interests and a return to independent baseball. In Little Rock Arkansas a separate note reports Southern circuit clubs waiving rights for Melver, Gunfielder and Crisp, signaling further Fishermen changes.

Montgomery Ala James Ryan Montgomery Bail Club Chamberg Dilrectors Ryan Chicago Windy City Mr. Ryan Ed Greminger Aeason Greminger Little Rock Ark Kavanaugh Moblin Baseball Club James Melver Crisp

Amateur motorcycle record breaks at Lon'Angeles track

Erwin Knappe, a 7 year old rider, smashed the world amateur 8B mile record at Lon Angeles, clocking 6 18. The feat nearly matches the professional high mark set on July 4 and surpasses the previous amateur record on the Valisburgh track.

Seal Jarden Lon’ Angeles Erwin Knappe Wonder Knuappe Paul Valisburgh

Revival of bicycle business sparks nationwide interest

The piece notes a spike in bicycle sales from two per week to four or five daily, with racing gaining traction in cities like New York and Paterson. Arthur F. Senior Jr. maker a 243 mile Chicago trip in 36 hours each way, while St Joseph police cite motorcycles aiding rapid response. The Basalt to Glenwood Springs amateur race in Colorado returns on August 2 with valuable prizes.

Hig Bicycle Hev.ai Reston Auto and Cycle Newark N. J Arthur F. Senior, Jr Marinette Wis Chicago Mr. Senior Frans St. Joseph Basalt Glanwood Bprings Colorado

Atlanta Team Girds For First Place Hope In Final Stretch

Atlanta fans see a strong shift as three pitchers fire well and hitters strike timely, with Atlanta 37 points behind New Orleans in fourth place. Nashville faltered. New Orleans leads the West with Mobile Little Rock and Memphis near pace. Boston? No, urban club emphasis remains on Atlanta’s bid to catch New Orleans and finish high in the Southern League before the home windup.

Montgomery Atlanta Ponse de Leon Park New Orleans Memphis Little Rock Birmingham Nashville Praracarraaarararar Hee B.C. Naahville Atlanta Tees Noble Little Reck South Atlantic Jacksonville Ashe Savannah Columbia Augusta Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Washington New York Pittsburgh New York S Cincinnats Boas Brooklyn Su Louis Ab Powell Kavanaugh Otto Jordan Billy Smith Castleton Charlie Frank Pelicans Russell Ford Johns Poncy Louisiana Mobile Peliicans Abner Powels Doc Childs New

Auto Gossip for Auto Fiends from the Motor Clubs

Agitation against open mufflers originated in Los Angeles with a large motorcycle club taking radical action. The Chicago Motorcycle Club now adopts muffler cloning as policy and vows to dismiss any member who offends in the future. At a recent meeting the club voted to fire any member reported for an open muffler violation.

Los Angeles Chicago

Specials 3 Men’s Suits Cleared Out at Low Prices

Store announces about 50 men's suits of this season’s items offered at 15.09 and 18.50 to clear out while stock lasts. The ad emphasizes limited quantities and urgency for customers to act quickly.

Watere and three-piecs suit lot with varied patterns

A brief notice describes a suit lot offering splendid water and three pieces in assorted patterns. It highlights stripes checks and solid colors though size availability varies across the lot.

Bicycle World Championship Notes at Berlin and Trail to Philadelphia

The article reports upcoming Berlin world championships for track cycling with American entrants likely. It notes Charles Sherwood possibly in print championships and Robert J. Walthour and Menus Bedell in motor paced events. It also covers Clift Ford's 160 mile road record from Lincoln to Boston in 9 hours 30 minutes, plans to rides Boston to Philadelphia, a Cedar Rapids duo cycling to Norfolk Ohio, and renewed optimism for indoor and outdoor cycling with growing female participation and road riding enthusiasm.

Berlin Steglitz Spot Park Verband Deutscher Radennbahnen America Charles Sherwood Robert J. Walthour Menus Bedell Clift Ford Chicago Lincoln N. H Boston Ume Ford Boston Athletic Association Philadelphia

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