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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
7
In a high scoring double bill the Barons defeated the Crackers with key hits from Wilhelm and Smith. Wilhelm homered and drove in runs while Zeller was troubled by Birmingham’s offense. Meek and Tremont starred with timely sacrifices and steady defense helped seal the victory.
At Little Rock on August 14 Shreveport won the first game 2 to 1, as Hughes limited the Pirates to two innings of hitless relief before giving way. The second contest ended in a 0-0 13 inning tie with neither side scoring until extra innings, then a 6-0 final in Shreveport’s favor after 13 innings. Batteries Eyter Stark for Little Rock Beeker Rapp for Shreveport in game one. Hughes Wood and Massing in game two.
Philadelphia powered to a 4 to 2 win over Chicago as Taylor was hit hard in the fourth. Other games saw Cincinnati defeat New York 9 to 4, Pittsburgh shut out Brooklyn 8 to 0, St. Louis beat Boston 6 to 3, Chicago defeating Boston 6 to 5 with Hahn's three-base hit, New York 2 Cleveland 1, Detroit 9 Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 1 Washington 0, and Montgomery defeating Nashville 4 to 0. Miscellaneous notes on batteries and umpires appear with advertising copy from A. K. Hawkes Co.
Cedartown defeated Rockmart 1 to 0 in an afternoon game at Cedartown. A long foul, Hogg scored on an error after a misplayed chance. Both teams battled to push runs but the score stayed tied until Cedartown’s lone tally.
Memphis whispers say Charley Babb will be drafted by a major league club after the Southern season, with Sporting Life boosting the danger to his job. Mentions of Jakey Atz, Manning, and Jim as Memphis retools, plus interest in E. W. Booth and a $50,000 price tag in Baron talks.
New Orleans defeated Memphis 3 to 2 in twelve innings to clinch the series. The Pelicans pushed across the winning run in the final frame, with RH getting the decisive hit. Batteries were Billa and Hurlburn for Memphis and Guess and Matthews for New Orleans.
James R. Keene's Colin easily captures the Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga on August 14 as part of a rich race card. The day’s results include several stakes events and multiple winners with Jim Gaffney also named among the top finishers.
Empire City New York reports a card of races with winners including Chappa Aya Handicap winner HACE Malden two-year-olds Saintourtonge and Flying Dervish among others. Bets favored Betle Strame Royal Onyx and Soprano Alsono, Jane Wells, Janie Halley in several events with times around 107 to 168 3-5. Several horses like Belphuebe and Spunky also competed as Cedarstrome and Chappaqua Handicap winners are noted.
The Ponce de Leon Casino features a strong vaudeville lineup with Japanese jugglers Tim Cronin the Taylor Sisters and Lottie Saylesbury and the McRanes noted as the season’s top hit There are matinees on Thursday and Saturday and evening shows all week Next week the Will s Comedy Company returns with A Trip to Amante City and Two Old Cronies plus new musical acts The Pastime Theater presents George Cohan songs It's a Grand Old Rag It s a Grand Old Flag with the Majestic Irish Trio The shows also feature The Wash Woman s Day with Harry Howard La Conda and La Clair and Miss Stinburns Ilwara singing Kathleen Sings Marguerite and other numbers The theater scene is billed as the coolest in town with strong endorsements and lively acts.
At a brief session yesterday the general agricultural committee chaired by Martin tabled all measures to establish branch experiment stations in south Georgia until next summer. Meanwhile a separate notice seeks a reliable young man for a floor walker position at Kimball House.
Montgomery is next on the program as the grandstand at Montgomery blew down Sunday. Atlanta aims for revenge after a loss to the Crackers while Montgomery ends eastern clashes this season. The Crackers plan multiple games, hoping home advantage aids a win streak before the western invasion begins. Tacks Lattimer shows he still has his form despite a hard day, taking a bruising pitch but continuing to play with effort.
In a rain wrapped clash the Barons dominated with Meek and Lister delivering power at first base and end positions. Meek racked up three singles driving in runs while Carlos Smith posted three hits in five chances, and Zellers struggled to hold him. The game remained tight as a late surge kept it close despite the weather.
Seadena reports Nadeau released in New Orleans and FE Manning signed after Memphis release. August 4 notes Manning arrival and Winder connections. August 14 game features Winder versus Hartwell with Segara pitching noted. Contains unclear spellings and local team references.
From Harper's Bazaar advice on making sofa pillows with balsam fir sweet fern and bayberry leaves. Dry indoors in attic, two thirds sweet fern and one third bayberry, plus lavender and lemon verbena for sachets. Rover the Newfoundland catches a four pound five ounce bass in Oakes Pond, Bloomfield New Jersey.
A reflective excerpt argues that everyone, including the poor, can be useful in different ways. It contrasts personal talents like buttonmaking, letter writing, gardening, canaries, and child care with reciprocal help, urging mutual usefulness and interdependence.
The board approved multiple transfers and promotions across district schools. Miss Mason moves from Crew Street Girls High to the Girls High, Miss Claridy resigns from Fifth Grade Iss Street, and Mrs Manning resigns from Grant Park. New assignments shift seventh grade to Boulevard, sixth to Calhoun Street, and fifth through second grades among Davis, Slaton, and Crew Street schools. Agnes Morgan and Nina Fuller assume new grades, with several other transfers to fill vacancies.
The Atlanta Lodge of Kobblers met with over 200 members present to transact business then socialize. A club and buffet were approved, and a 30 day dispensation allows initiating new members at $5 to push membership toward 1000.
Chattanooga reports William Cushman of New York quits as dam builder claiming contract payment violations. W J Oliver of Knoxville says Cushman resigned. H H Thrasher, formerly Lookout Mountain tunnel chief, takes over with a reorganized crew to start at once. The Tennessee river dam is the largest south project, cost estimated at five million dollars.
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