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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
5
OC Thomas holds Crackers scoreless as Thomas Fisher also dominates. Newton collects three straight hits but unable to produce runs. Climbers scratch in fifth and seventh innings on hits and errors, final score 2 to 0. Various fielding miscues overshadow the pitchers' duel.
In Birmingham on August 10 Manuel outpitched Viebahn in a ten inning game aided by heavy Barons hitting led by McGilvray and Gygli. Viebahn failed in the tenth allowing three safe hits after one out to give Birmingham the win. Key plays included traps and double plays by McGilvray and teammates.
Electrics 7 Indians 1 as Dewalt near combine for Columbus win. Jacksonville defeats Knoxville 4 3 with Weaver and Rea on mound. Lookouts beat Palmettos 5 2 behind Baskette Meek and Wagner. Madison tops Elverton 12 4. Stokes fans 14 in solid southpaw performance.
National League results show Cincinnati 24 to 1 over Philadelphia in a slugfest with Fromme, Gaspar, and McLean tallying for the Reds and Moore and Doomn handling Philadelphia. New York defeated St Louis 8 to 5 as Beebe and Bresnahan paired with Ames and Schiel. Pittsburgh beat Boston 7 to 1 in a power showing. Cubs routed Dodgers 8 to 1 behind Reulbach and Archer with strong offense.
Philadelphia edged Detroit 3 to 1 to move level with the Tigers in the American League standings. Plank and Summers faced off in a tight pitching duel as Philadelphia held off Detroit’s threats. Also noted were Cincinnati, St Louis, and New York results with scattered scores and batters contributing in a busy sports update.
Eddie Foster, bought last year by the Cleveland Americans from Charlestown, DC, has been shipped to New Orleans to regain form. He arrived last night and will train with the New Orleans teams, aiming to rejoin his former club before season's end. Cedartown tops Moultrie in the opening game of a series with Raynold and Ichaan in the battery.
F R Keene's Hilarious, favorite, won the $7,600 Travers Stakes for yearlings at mile and a quarter, finishing exhausted but driven to victory by gameness. Practical nosed Fayette for second as crowd cheered. time 3:06. Other races list winners and entries including Sir Cleges, Grassmere, St. Regis, and Hilarious.
A Saturday league game between Capitol Avenue and First Christian decided the pennant. A runner on third scored after a fielder’s catch, while the second base runner was forced out attempting to return. Umps Rugsernar and O'Brien ruled the run counts, stating the play at second was not a force out, granting First Christian the championship.
Chicago August 10 Young Griffo former featherweight champion of the world was released from the Bridewell Saturday and arrested again Sunday sent back to the Bridewell for the thirteenth time on a disorderly conduct charge. Arraigned before Municipal Judge Gemmill he was fined 18 dollars and costs and unable to pay his fine became an inmate of the Bridewell. The judge taunted him about whisky and Griffo admitted he could not resist temptation.
Montgomery in Atlanta Ponce de son game called at 4 Nashville in Birmingham New Orleans in Memphis two games South Atlantic League Jacksonville in Knoxville Savannah in Gaumbus Columbia in Chattanooss Macon in Auguste American League Cleveland in Boston Chicago in New York St Louis in Philadelphia Detroit in Washington National League Boston in Pittsburg New York in St Louis
George Gane won the opening heat of the 2:11 pace at the North Randall Grand Circuit meeting pacing a quarter in 28% seconds, the fastest this year in a match race. Uhlan equalled the world record of 2.03% for trotting a second heat. Ed Geers drove Frazee to victory in the 1:15 pace and Sterling McKinney paid in the 2:07 trot. Bland S. faded in the first heat, while Maronda grabbed second. Uhlan won the 2:07 trot heats by a head, equalling last year’s mark. Carrol the bay gelding, born on the Randall track and driven by Bert Shanks, claimed the 2.31 trot, Esther Bell winning the second heat. Hamburg Balle aims to lower her record tomorrow.
Bert Pearson and Billie Williams, two young men who began a journey from Atlanta to New York, have stopped their trip in Greenville, Ohio after their wager was canceled. They stated they arrived on time and received a manager’s message ordering stop.
Atlanta announces sale of star pitcher Walter Roane to Roanoke for 1400 dollars. Atlanta shows no strong push for a Sally League team. awaiting Sally and Southern league if they agree. Cord Helsman reports from The Columbia State, but Columbia authorities have not replied. Also notes Grady signed by Little Rock Southern League club, ex Phillies and Cardinals catcher.
Chicago report notes Edward Reulbach, of the Chicago National League club, tied the record with his 14th consecutive victory after besting Brooklyn. The piece compares him to Jack Chesbro and mentions the earlier 24 straight by James McCormick, clarifying shifts in pitching distance from 10% feet.
Richmond Norfolk round trip fare quoted as 932 with return options. The fragmentary text shows agent or carrier notes and may reference Seaboard routes. No clear dates or full trip details are available.
Augusta Georgia August 10 Umpire Gifford forfeited the game to Macon in the fourth inning and was surrounded by several hundred angry spectators. Police protected him as bottles struck him and a detective saved a choking bystander. Mayor Dunbar urged calm and the city vowed not to host Gifford again.
W T Downing architect riding with W M Nixon was injured when their auto collided with a market wagon at North Forsyth and Peachtree streets. Downing was taken home for a physician's care. injuries not serious. Wagon owned by Wolfshiemer & Co driven by L H McMalen. no other injuries.
The matinee today marks the farewell by Miss Eidno Maypooner and her company to friends and admirers. After the French comedy A Scrap of Paper, Miss Spooner will host a reception on stage and offer souvenir photographs to all interested attendees.
A. Montgomery and several family members escaped injury when an automobile driven by Albert Callaway narrowly passed on the wrong side of the street and came within six inches of colliding with the Montgomery carriage turning into 234 Ponce de Leon avenue. Residents of the avenue say speeding is common and may prompt action for protection.
In Marietta Georgia special report says Williard Webb stands trial in the superior court for assault on Mrs Exie Brown at Vinings. Brown identifies Webb as her assailant but denies him. state builds a strong case. Defense witnesses began examination before noon as court continues proceedings.
Seventy sharpshooters of the Georgia National Guard concluded the first of two days of competitive rifle range shooting at Fort McPherson. Scores topped last year, boosting Georgia prospects at Camp Perry later this month. Twelve will compose the team with three alternates. Major Mack E. Laird is named team captain.
Washington notes report the Cascade Distilling Company of Nashville Tennessee to pay 310000 to obtain release of seized whisky valued about half a million dollars. The payment covers government losses in internal revenue tax with immunity from prosecution for the owners Schwab and associates. Arrests and indictments followed for alleged equalizing spirits in warehouses and removal of untaxed spirits.
Detroit August 10 reports negotiator Herman Schaefer the baseman is back and Jennifer beneficial as talks with Delehanty proceed.
Keystone West Virginia August 10 Mrs Genevevie Ramsey 23 wife of coal operator L Ramsey committed suicide in the Keystone Inn parlor by shooting herself after a stormy scene with her husband who arrived as she announced she would not return home The woman had been in the hotel with William Hughes Bristol Virginia a ball player who could not be located tonight and is believed to have left the city
An Atlanta newspaper item advertises a stock salesman position at 81 North Pryor Street. It also reports Miss Maggie McDermott identifying a man twice as her assailant on Davis Street. Fulton County grand jury to indict Roger Merritt regarding the assault. L Turner, 23, arrested for an alleged pocket picking near Auditorium Armory after a chase.
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