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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

7

Johns Wildness Costs Cracker Opener in Birmingham

Birmingham defeats Atlanta 2 1 as Raub delivers timely eighth inning single driving in two runs. Johns labors with wildness but Manu al shuts down visitors. Yancey and Raub set key hits. McMurray, Walker, Newton standout in defense. tally by Jordan sends home final. Score by innings 600 000 2 1.

Raub Jordan Birmingham Ala Atlanta Gent Yancey Johns Manuels Manus Yancey S Winters McMurray Walker Newton Yancey Raftis Gygli Raube Hilt R. Birmingham Henline Elam Bara Molesworth McGlivray Raftls O Manuel Po ‘Winters Rt S MecMurray Smith Bayleas Barr T . Johns

Southern and Atlantic Leagues Scoreboard and City Matchups

New Orleans defeated Memphis 2 to 0 in a Southern Association game. Charles Paige allowed only a scratch hit as New Orleans rallied with a fifth inning single and a later two-base hit by Weimer. Weimer and Demont contributed key hits. Fritz held Memphis to two runs via strong pitching. Umpires Preminger and Moran.

New Orleans Charlea Paige Memphis New Orleana Wlnning Fritz Wheeler Huelaman Balla Demont Lindsay Weimer Dexter Coulnon Cragston Babb Daubert Shields O'Leary Wagner Welmer Ris Roche HMR Fod Husisman Behriver Palga A. Memphis Bummary Cranston Huelsman Schriver Rohe Paige Bares Coulson Preminger Moran

Athletics Beat White Sox 3 0 In First Game Outcome

In Philadelphia and another matchup in St Louis the scores show the Athletics 3 White Sox 0 in the first game. Key players include gan Livingstone Smith Suter Sullivan with time noted as 1:69.

Athletics White Sox Philadelphia

Maskette Dominates Alabama Stakes at Saratoga

Saratoga NY August 8 Maskette led from the start and won the Alabama Stakes by two lengths despite a heavy track. Miss Kearney challenged but never threatened. Other races on the card included the Selling and Steeplechase events with notable finishes by Palochiqueto and Ballacalla.

Maskette Saratoga N Y Bmaskette Miss Kearney Glasa Lucetta Tral Aven Flofeld Bergen Placide Indian Maid Gimp Madeline L Mayflorence Ballacalla Davidson Steve Lane Simpeon Sven Selectus Allen Tima Rampart van Thistredule Seiting Thaman Calhoun Davenport Seoville Powers Petticoat Dugan Lady Bedford Bella Sun Dance Hannicap Tim Pippin Stolypin Twilight Queen Loo Russell Pocomoke Jolly Alao Leach Grand Miss Catesby Deburgo Fountain Blue Tally Mugwump Yorkville Beau Sanguine Herkimer Taplin Baron Dieska Haynes Mantrin Lord Baltimore Captan Swanson Eddie Dugan Candle Berry Marigot

Lookouts Beat Scouts 4 to 1 in Chattanooga Series Opener

In Chattanooga Tennessee the Lookouts defeated the Jacksonville Scouts 4 to 1 to open the series. Reidy hit a seventh inning homer to break a tie as Gaskill and Meek held the Scouts to one run. Other games: Augusta beat Columbus 2 to 0 in Columbus Georgia, Macon lost to Savannah 4 to 1, Knoxville edged Columbia 3 to 1, Comer beat Danielsville 10 to 4 with Woods and Cooper homering.

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Baseball Notes And Standings From Nearby Leagues

The text notes tight standings among Pelicans Gulls Climbers and others with five points separating them for third. Paige beat Fritz 2 to 0 in New Orleans as Carbera shut down Perdue. Cincinnati Dodgers and Pirates noted as the central race shifts with Brooklyn emerging. Cy Young praised for his pitching, Detroit Tigers remark.

Peil‘eans Gulls Paige Fritz New Orleans Bingle Pelicans Bingles Cuba Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Castro Chattanooga Perdue Carobera Theae “Durn Walt Tom Fisher Crackers Bill Rattley Bill Cy Young Navin Detroit Tigers

Cubs Win Two First and Second Games Versus Boston

Summary of two Chicago Cubs games against Boston with early and late scoring. Batter D Brown and Archer, Richie and Smith time. first game 100 100 and 18 to 1. Second game 020 110 6ox 49 to 3. Cardinals beat Phillies 2 1. Reds defeat Giants 5 1. Dodgers beat Pirates 4 to 1 with Maddox and Phillippe on the mound. Umpires listed as Time and others.

Naps Senators Bemis Kerln Evans Cubs Rae Chicago Boston Brown Archer Richie Smith RHR Premier Graham Kane Kiem Dodgers Pirates Pittsburg Brooklyn Maddox Phillippe Lever Gibson Bell Bergen O'Day

Greminger Attacks Umpire OBrien in Alabama Game

In Montgomery after the afternoon baseball game Manager Greminger of Montgomery clashed with Umpire OBrien over a disputed call. Players tried to intervene but were kept back by School Association treasurer Stickney. OBrien was taken away by police after a later town hotel confrontation. he posted bond at police headquarters. The incident stemmed from umpire decisions that day. Blount Wins State Trap Championship in Birmingham with Livingston in a shoot-off. Livingston was high amateur with 407 of 600.

Montgomery Ala Beasball Greminger O’brien Stickney School Association O'Brien Ci Taylor Juul Blount Birmingham J. A. Blount Greensboro Joank John Livingston Livingston Walter Houft ABO

Fighting Roger Bresnahan Turns Cards Toward First Division

Roger Bresnahan, as manager of the St. Louis Nationals, has sparked the team with his aggres sive style and die-hard spirit. Though weaker than last year, the club aims to reach the top division this season, with Bresnahan pursuing several beneficial deals before next year. Sallee, nicknamed The Iron Man, leads in appearances, Byrne shows marked improvement at bat and field, and Pittsburgs manager Clarke considered Byrne a strong target after recent series.

Roger Bresnahan Roger St. Louis Nationals Cardinals Bresnahan Hresnehan Rolle Sallee Iron Man Bobby Byrne Clarke Pittsburgs St Louis’ Guardian Brednahan Byrne

Athletics Trim Griffin Easily in Camp Match

The Atlanta Athletic Club beat Griffin, Georgia by 6 to 1 at Renee de Leon park. Meter pitched well allowing only one run as Athletics dominated with few errors. The club hoped to play more games but limited by travel, seeking engagements today or Saturday either in or out of the city.

Atlanta Athletic Club Griffin Renee de Leon Park Athletics Nicel Sama Rohe, Athletica Rand Buchanan

Weimer and Molesworth Reach Century Mark

Two Southern League players joined the 100 hit club yesterday. John Weimer of the Pelican doubled in the sixth inning against Memphis to reach 100, after starting the day at 99. Gladys Molesworth, the Baron manager, homered in the first and hit a seventh inning single to push to 100. Noah Henline of Birmingham led the league with 112. Wright Brothers Win Prize. Acme Hatters renovate your old hat.

Noah Henline Birmingham Gladys” Molesworth Baron John Weimer Pelican Weimer Memphis Molesworth Crackers Big Angle Welmer Wright Brothers Acme

Travelers Chase Southern League Record For Losses

The Little Rock Travelers seek the straight loss record after fourteen straight defeats, hoping to surpass Chattanooga’s 1903 streak of twenty two. Manager Finn’s frequent lineup changes hinder consistency and a winning rhythm.

Little Rock Atlanta Ponce de Leon Lince Chattanooga Travelers Finn

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