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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
3
The Crackers, strengthened lineup, host the Neahville Volunteers in a four o clock opener at Ponca de Leon. John sloom pitches against Kuepper as both clubs seek to extend recent form after Memphis trip and a July season tally shows Crackers with twelve wins in seventeen meetings against the Volunteers.
A garbled report covers a second Cleveland and Philadelphia doubleheader with mixed scores and batters named Gray Rot Roownar Battery, and New York’s 10 to 6 win over an opponent. There is also a preview note on East Point vs Southern Railway at Peters Street Office, listing lineup hints and strong lineups for East Point.
Birmingham beats the Atlanta club in a high scoring Southern League game. Key moments include Elliott saving Birmingham in the third, Molesworth, Barra, and Marcana providing hits, and Bauer earning the win amid a 2-1 scoreline. Umpire Ruddarbam officiated. Sparks debuted for Nashville after a Chattanooga arrival.
Atlanta fans weigh the current lineup against the old one ahead of Tuesday games. The Swatalik Hera ura figures and game viased Tuesday are noted as points of comparison in this readout of the new arrangement.
Former lightweight champion Joe Gans died at his foster mother’s home on Avayle Avenue after a long illness. He was about 24 years old and survived by his wife and two children. The funeral will be held at noon Saturday.
A scrambled section lists multiple results across associations and leagues. Mentions include American Association Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati New York and others with scattered scores such as 4 1, 7 0, and 9 0. Also notes about Southern, Virginia, South Atlantic, National, and Eastern leagues with team matchups and outcomes.
A fragmentary Daily Sport piece describes Uok Russell and Wien the Athistice at Porte and an early season scene at Shiba Park. A storyteller named Unk Woadie Collins recalls a request for precision work and a moment of playful miscue as a batter confesses, I never played on the diamond.
Palmettos beat Scouts 6 to 4 in a long ten inning game. Beare and Rowe led Elberton with strong hitting as Edwards Lewin and Powell contributed. Umpire Hoagland officiated a tense contest with several battery changes and late rallies.
At Saratoga on August 14 Naushon carrying no weight 123 pounds easily defeated a strong field of youngsters in a six furlong race, Iron Mask leading briefly before Naushon surged to win by four lengths despite mud. The upset attracted attention as Iron Mask was backed heavily in the betting.
A passenger rail offer lists travel from Richmond to Norfolk and return via Southern Railway starting August 13 with a limit of August 28. Sleeper cars are included for the trip.
Washington August 10 A specter clar enre JulyJohnan of Augla Ga revolved a ne tris wound on the lip and right eye as he warmed up for the Augusta game. A misplayed ball into the right field fence fractured his lip, knocking him unconscious briefly. He recovered, planned to continue play, but later grew delirious and required surgical attention. He is improving and may be able to play tomorrow.
Readable fragments describe a surprising edict that sells a limited supply of items in plain wrap. The notice hints at a strict order system and emphasis on concealment rather than display. No concrete names or dates are clearly readable.
Pirates win 3 to 0 as Beaton, Mara, and August lead charged by strong hitting. Home team bats stifled Boston with solid pitching and defense. Game notes mention delays and postponements with umpires C Comp and J Hnitone.
Amnistoc Alabama August 14 reports Anniston defeated Decatur 7 to 3 in a lively state independent championship game Wednesday. Anniston led 3 to 0 by the third inning and held on with strong defense and solid pitching. Key plays included Westmoreland to Cook to Fuster and Borack out, while batteries were Nelson and Meek for Anniston and Bail and Searcy for Decatur. Time 3:25.
Athletes from New York and Canada head to Washington for the national championship meet with seventeen clubs represented by one city the largest turnout yet. Western crews arrive to rest for races while Manitoba’s Winnipeg squad leads with long strides and Mel Hed’s costly belt. Pennsylvania flyers reach America to compete at New Orleans meet tests and Lawson Robertson and Matty Halpin are noted for their roles in roster and team prospects.
New Orleans reports promoter Tommy Wales dropped negotiations for a bout between Packey McMarten and Ad Wel. The fighters failed to agree on weight. Wel insisted on two hours before the ring, Wolgast demanded four hours.
Anita DeHaven is ruled ineligible pending a sale. The move follows team arrivals and is expected to finalize tonight or tomorrow. He is familiar with league conditions and climate, likely improving his play with either Wheeling or Daston in Central League.
Pete Lister will play his first game today for the Chattanooga club as a Cracker. He hails from the frat scene at Nashville and is praised for his batting eye, fielding potential, and team support. Fans rally behind him, hoping the debut sparks a winning stretch.
Ketchel's bout with Langher was postponed due to Ketchel foot trouble but his condition improves allowing light training. He expects to fight the heavyweight champion of Australia in Cleveland after recovery. In Cleveland, Henry Rains reports the postponement of the third event on the Grand Circuit races card at South Hudson. Washington notes Augusta results and upcoming matches with Leopant and Morris for Augusta.
Georgia's rifle team selections proceed at Fort McPherson as 15 men enter trials for the August national shoot at Camp Perry. Scores on day one list Major Claude C Smith and others, with officers and coaches named among the contenders.
A round trip fare of 10 dollars and 50 cents to Lawsville via Southern Railway and Queen and Crescent Route departing August 13 with return limit August 28. Three trains offered at 5:30 a.m., 5:10 p.m., and 5:25 p.m.
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