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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1907

Page

12

Crackers Blank Senators as Rain Delays Game Showdown

A misty double bill at Ponce de Leon saw the Crackers lose a second game to the Weather with a 11 0 score. The Senators built a late rally but Helm was punished in the fourth and eighth innings as Maxwell and Dyer led a power display. Sid Smith Becker and Jim Fox sparked key plays while Spade and Winters added cushion runs in a game interrupted by showers.

Ponce de Leon Tureau Crackers Amrounda Rube Zeller Senators Helm South Atlantic Blue Blazes Beckers Winters Paskett Jim Fox Dyer Wage Perry Sid Smith Maxwell Fox Jim Otto Jordan Castro Bill Dyer Otto Bid Smith S Pade Becker Jesse Sid Beexer Ginger Winters Rycker Helen Bil Dyer Dyer Bil Toute Jet Stu Bob Spade Spade Baxter Shi Nye Thies Atlanta Wintora Skert Jordan Catiro Mtth Montgomerth Houtt Henline Oa Perry Hansen Holm Ene Maxwell Bee Montgomery Smith Packett Maxwell S Houts Hackett Rudderham Mr. Holm

Schwenck eyed for Washington move in pro ball

Andy Schwenck, 21, a standout pitcher from the South Atlantic League, is recommended by umpire Harry Mace to Joe Cantillion for sale to the Washington American League club. Reports say he has top speed, smooth delivery, and mastery of the spit ball, with strong backing from Mace and Can dillon as evaluations circulate.

Andy Schwenck Bob Pender Columbia Washington Club Joe Cantillion Harry Mace Savannah Morning News Saya Rudy Schwenck Washington Mace Cantillion Schwenck Harry Ignave Lajoie Turner Naps Stovall Bradley Delehanty Dan Brouthers McGrawe Pitcher Criss St. Paul McAleer Browns Jake Beckley American Association Kansas City

Montgomery and regional teams clash in varied venues

The report lists football style matchups with scores across cities including Montgomery Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Shreveport New Orleans and Little Rock. Outcomes show Birmingham leading Montgomery by 7 to 0 and Shreveport defeating New Orleans 11 to 0 with other results noted in fragmented form.

Atlanta Monstgomery Birmingham Nashville Shreveport New Orleans New Orleana media-Little Rock Little Rock Memphis Ste Atlante Montgomery

Standings and Scores From New York Games

New York and Cincinnati finished tied 4 to 4 in darkness after six innings. Charleston defeated Jacksonville 2 0. Augusta won a doubleheader against Columbia 3 1 and 5 3. Macon beat Savannah 3 to 1. a

New York Cincinnati Charleston Jacksonville Augusta Coumbia

Barnes Pitches a Hitless Victory for Grantville

Grantville pitcher Barnes tossed a 3 to 1 win over Luthersville, striking out twelve of seventeen, with Martin yielding only one hit but poor support. The game ended as rain halted play after a late rally. Batteries: Grantville Barney and Adame. Luthersville Martin and Martin. Score by innings: Grantville 2 1 .

Barnes Grantville Luthersville Martin Barney Adame

Hanlon to retire as baseball star fades from scene

The Evening World notes Ned Hanlon, once a famed manager, has been absent from Cincinnati while scouting talent. After a long career highlighted by Brooklyn and Baltimore successes, age and antiquated methods contribute to his decline and pending retirement to Baltimore.

Eetting Sta Light Daos Ned Hanlon Hanson Cinelmnati Club Hanlon Couldave Baltimore Cincinnati Pleyer Hanlon Baltimore Orioles Hanlon Brooklyn Almerica Tallender Bis Garry Herrmann Cincmnati Heaton Ist Herrman L Evening World

Early start as Crackers and Senators head west

The Crackers depart for Memphis and the Senators for Shreveport with a 2:30 p.m. start for a Sunday game. This is the last home date for two weeks before Labor Day, then a return to play Little Rock in morning and afternoon games. The Cracker lineup suffers a few hits and miscues, while rain disrupts play and Jim Fox escapes a worse moment.

Memphis Senators Shreveport

Frizette Dominates Troy Stake at Saratoga Track

Frizette, the favorite, led from the start and won the Troy Selling Stake at a Saratoga race meeting by four lengths. Other races listed include Bat Masterson's win in the first, Killie Crankie taking the selling race, and Green Seal prevailing in the three year old and up event, with detailed times and odds for each race.

Saretown Troy Sell Saratoga Frizette Bat Masterson Jack Atkin Berwick Killie Crankie Jeraey Lady Ocean Spray Troy Welling Black Mary Baroda Foday James FR. Brady Raniah King Folly Stiiker Star Emblem Marbles Friar of Elgin Queen's Souvenir Sanguine Donnell William H. Lyon Jim Gartney Dainty Maudie Sally de Mund Jewell W. H. Daniel Danoscar Okentte Faust Aletheno Purslane Mein Chance Forward Salvatile Perjuscia

Douglanville Defeats Fairburn 6 to 0 in Georgia Game

Fairburn Georgia reports Douglanville won decisively 6 to 0 this afternoon. Pitcher Selman and Enterkin for Douglanville opposed Greene and Janes for Fairburn. The local batting was led by strong defense and timely hits as the teams played at Fairburn.

Barons rout Dobbers in 7 to 1 baseball win

Birmingham humbles Nashville 7 to 1 as Perdue struggles and Duggan closes. Cartersville defeats Taylorville in slow play. Shreveport sweeps New Orleans in a double header behind Bedker. A Creek prisoner is killed in a swamp pursuit near Avondale. Pope Motor receivership bond set at 150000 in Toledo court.

Pirates Shreveport Bedker Iron Man New Orleans Shreveportera Macon Tobesotke Avondale Boycey Giving Cherokee Brick Company A. L. Dyer Giving Avondais Dyer Ed Cox Pope Toledo Ohio Federal Judes Taylor Albert R. Pope Pope Motor Company

Tariff Case to Courts Likely Over German Chocolate Import

New York August. A German tariff arrangement faces potential judicial review after the general appraisers upheld the higher value on a German chocolate import. The importers plan to appeal, seeking a ruling under the Inman tariff act, aligning with other importers pursuing court clarification. Meanwhile actor Richard Mansfield’s health worsens and he may not perform again, with arrangements for a slow move to a summer home as doctors withhold comment.

New York Germany Supreme Court of the United States Ita Lone Mountain Richard Mansfield Mr. Mansfield New London Conn Mansfield Visstors Lower Saranac Lake Adirondacks Lemieux Moonsfield Teli

Ham Patterson Heart Sparks Pardons in Tennessee Tale

Nashville August 16 special report traces how Gov Patterson’s clemency fuels the public discourse. He has pardoned 208 inmates, surpassing prior records and even issuing 38 pardons in a single act. The piece notes his focus on tuberculosis cases and vulnerable youths, and his pledge to inspect prisons and mines.

Nashville Tenn Ham Patterson Tennessee Foundhead Patterson Bob” Taylor Bob Tennessea Patterton Ongemal

Pardons by Governor Patterson Stir Controversy and Sympathy

Thirty eight pardons issued in one day by Governor Patterson included youths 11 to 18, veterans, tuberculosis patients, and injured workers. He defended clemency as humane and reclamative, while critics questioned motive as he addressed inmates personally. A notable scene involved the prisoner Skinny Hite asking for mercy, only to be interrupted and gifted five dollars by Patterson.

Patterson Memphis Fe Skinny Patfferson Ham Patterson

Serving the notices in Montgomery district

United States Marshal J. H. Juckins and deputies visit counties along the middle district to restrain indictments and arrests of Louisville and Nashville railroad employees for failure to pay commodity freight and 27 cent passenger fare bills. Officials serve papers in Montgomery, Chilton, Elmore, Autauga, Butler, Lowndes, Geneva, Crenshaw, Covington.

Montgomery Ala Bpe- Mall United States J. H. Juckins Aher Ffs Butler Lowndes Geneva Crenshaw Covington Marshal Juakina C. W. Hayden Gladden Herrison

Akeworth Odd Fellows to Celebrate in Acworth Ga

The Odd Fellows plan a celebration in Acworth on a Wednesday in August with a strong state band. Speakers include Senator A. S. Clay ex Governor Northen and J. Hens. A basket dinner watermelon cutting a Marietta versus Acworth hall game and a two-fire company contest are on the program. Reduced travel rates are offered for the event.

Akeworth Odd Fellows Acworth Odd Fellows Clay Northen J. Hens Marietta

Upson Farmers Hold Rally in Thomaston Georgia

Upson county division of the Farmers Union held its annual rally at Barker's Springton. Hon G M Davis state lecturer was the principal speaker with other short talks. A well prepared dinner on the ground boosted attendees who left the event in good spirits.

Upson Farmers Thomaston Upson County The Farmers’ Union Barker's Springton G. M. Davis Wos

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