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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
7
The article reviews Honus Wagner's remarkable batting and base stealing in the National League, highlighting his lead in average and stolen bases. It notes Wagner’s speed, versatility, and impact as Pittsburgh strengthens with Alstein and Miller while contending for the pennant amid a Pirates surge.
Birmingham Barons topple Crackers 4 to 1 in a slow game marked by timely hits and strong defense. Bayless, Newton, McMurray, and Walker had two hits apiece for the Barons, with Fieharty and Rogers matching on the mound. Motesworth and Henling sparkled in the field.
Jacksonville Florida August 19 Today’s game was forfeited to Knoxville 3 to 0 as the Joeal owners refused to allow their team to play with Wester as an umpire. Immediately following the game the owners turned their franchise over to the league and the outcome of base remains awaited. 4 Collins Heads. The 500 ball match Prater versus Colling stands Prater 302 Calling 213. The match will finish Friday night with a close race likely to produce a final count.
Leading supporters of horse racing in America led by James I Keene begin raising a $100,000 fund to guarantee stakes values for next year and beyond. The measure follows Saratoga success and aims to aid racing after New York anti-betting bills. Keene is joined by Richard T Wilson Jr W S Fanshaw Philp J Dwyer and other wealthy owners.
Southern League has Atlanta at Montgomer Birmingham at Nashville Memphis at Little Rock South League shows Columbia at Macon Augusta at Archisonville Chattanooga at Columbus Knoxville at Savannah American League features Chicago at Detroit Beaten in New York Philadelphia at Cleveland National League lists St Louis at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia
In Macon and Savannah area games the Electrics, Peaches, and Beach teams posted varied results with Eubanks Robinson and others delivering batteries. Palmettoes beat Indians 6 3 in Savannah while Tourists won 4 3 over Lookouts in Columbia. Augusta edged Chattanooga 3 2 as Night Riders routed Scouts 9 0. Jacksonville forfeited the second game to Knoxville due to weathering issues.
Mobile captain and shortstop Paul Sentell states he will not manage the team or the Guils season. He plans to seek release to join another club, citing personality clashes, lack of funds to support a manager, and his own hot-headedness as reasons. He emphasizes this will be his last season as a Mobile player.
News from New Orleans reports Jackson Mississippi has secured an option on a Southern League club franchise. The association guarantees Jackson four franchises if citizens subscribe 10000 dollars by Thursday night when the option expires. One fifth was raised in an hour, with a mass meeting expected to complete the sum. If approved the franchise could be delivered immediately and the current season started.
Americus, Ga. August 18. Americus defeated the Macon Athletics 1 to 0 to clinch the series. Americus season record now stands at twenty five wins, seven ties, and forty three games played. Marist club seeks a game with an amateur team on Marist College grounds, Saturday August 2. Contact N J Wrigley Belt 1684 Main.
Nashville, Tenn. August 1 Montgonmery and Nashville fought to a 2-2 tie into the seventeenth inning when Montgomery scored two runs in the extra frame. Kurwin tied the game earlier with a short hit, and Nashville finished with three hits and a sacrifice in the 17th. Viebahn pitched for Nashville, Thomas for Montgomery, with several players contributing in the late rally. Umpire Preminger.
At Saratoga on a heavy track Choir Master of Chesterbrook with jockey Mulligan beat Arundack to win the Huron handicap run at one mile and three sixteenths. The event featured added purses and rival races with several horses including Jamon Stafford purchasing Barry Thorpe as a futurity candidate for $15,000. Other races covered include steeplechase and seven furlong events with multiple entrants and results.
In Buffalo August first, Bob Douglass from Alonzo McDonald’s stable won the $10,000 Empire State stake for 2 trotters at Fort Erie. The gray trotted four heats with little competition, while Carroll and DeMarest vied for second. Fastest mile in the final heat was 2:06 with Douglass leading early.
Indianapolis speedway opens with a 250 mile race featuring top drivers. The event attracts a record field, led by Engel and Oldfield, with five races including a 60 mile feature and a 10 mile handicap.
Baseball digest notes two midday games with Cleveland and St Louis, detailed box scores, runs, and times. The Naps split with St Louis in a 3 7 loss and 8 0 win, with pitchers and umpires listed, then Washington clinched 2 1 over Athletics in a late game. Red Sox beat Yankees 3 3 in two games, then White Sox shellacked Tigers 9 2 as Detroit tallies run totals and pitching notes.
Manager Billy Smith has recalled four players released to the South Atlantic league early in the season. Griffin and Hanka, pitchers with Augusta, will likely get thorough tryouts while Hate and Henn, infield and outfield with Columbus, may be sent back for seasoning or sold. The players report for practice at Ponce de Leon next spring.
National League results show the Pirates taking two games amid mixed scoring. First game details include Pottsburg and St Louis with pitchers and umpires listed. second game features Pittsburg, Camnitz, Gib ss, and Phelps with timing noted. Additional line shows Philadelphia and New York outcomes with batteries and umpires, followed by Chicago and Cincinnati references and scattered pitching notes.
Homer George the well known automobile race promoter formerly of Atlanta arrived in Atlanta last night full of confidence about recent success as a promoter this summer. He plans a few days with friends in Allapta before heading to New Orleans for the fall theatrical season. A telegram from Lewis Strang conveyed the sharp wit of the moment as they discussed the Indianapolis car races and the question of who would win.
New Orleans fans press for Breitstein Day at home as veteran pitcher Jack Lively remains rival no-hit pitcher from Montgomery in the Southern League. Breitstein had announced plans to quit pitching next season, amid fan support for a commemorative event.
A brief notice states K K K Flour is available for purchase at all grocers. It notes no further details on brands or prices.
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