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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
2
Lookouts and Crackers battled twelve innings under a broiling sun in Chattanooga. Neither side scored a run as both defenses held firm. Keiber sparked the Crackers with strong plays including three double plays while sister star powered the Lookouts.
New Orleans edged the Crackers in a tense contest as strong pitching by Welber and Morn kept opponents to a few runs. Berkel and Walker starred for the locals with tough defense, while Fitzsimmons and Hart faced criticism as the umpiring drew fire from Atlanta players.
National League game saw the Pirates defeat the Reds 10 to 2 with Casnite Gibson and Gaspar Fenton contributing on the mound. Umpires Juhnntore and Beacon and other crew were listed as part of the official scorers with a scheduled start time noted.
Roundup of regional games including Savannah versus bonds, Palmettos versus Indians, and Augusta, with team names such as Radabagh, Regnaide, Kabiko, Krebs, and Hoagland. Umpires listed as Burka, Turke, and Lynch. Scoring fragments show a mix of 0 4 9 0, with times and partial player pairings.
Birmingham August meeting of Southern League directors near raising player limits. Motion to set next meeting before major league session to fix limits. Dobbs of Chattanooga declared eligible. waiver rules allow a ten day hold. Suspension without pay forbidden. release required when salary withheld. Alcock sale under review.
A report from August 18 states pitcher Rudy Schwenck will depart Louisville for New Orleans to join the Pelicans in the Southern League. The exact transfer price was not disclosed as the deal was finalized after scouting by New Orleans. Schwenck, previously with Memphis and Chicago, aligns with the Louisville American Association club in this crossleague trade.
Sportswriter notes the longest bout on record with a 71 round fight between A Bowen and J Burkett ending in a draw in New Orleans on April 1 1963. It cites another marathon match between James Kelly and Jonathan Smith lasting 2 hours and 18 minutes near Melbourne Australia in November 1968.
Baseball scores show Baltimore Rechamter G Baltiere Roches 5 Providence 1 and Toronto 9 Montreal 4 with several other results. Columbus B Milwaukee 1 Minneapolis 20 Loubrville 0, and Morristown 5 Roma Moreen plus multiple postponements across Southeastern and Cotton States leagues with varied results in Lynchburg Petersburg Roan Richmond Norfolk Raleigh and nearby Carolina and Eastern Carolina leagues.
A garbled Daily Sport snippet recalls Ty Cobb in Augusta Georgia and Detroit overhearing a crude joke about education. The misheard exchange involves Latin and algebra as a chauffeur at a dental park is referenced in a quickly spoken jab.
Morristown August 18 a baseball game between two teams of insane patients at Norristown Hospital ended with William Reed hitting a home run after a ball was knocked over the fence by an inmate playing centerfield. The ball cleared the fence and the guard deemed the player had escaped as Reed vanished from the field and later turned up at his home seeking parole.
EH Wail ery of Harvard defeated GM Church of Prince to win the national Interscholastic title 68 64 64 8B at the thirtieth annual lawn tennis tournament. E McLaughlin of California beat RH Falmer of New York in the fourth round, with two Californians advancing to the ninth round as TC Bondy and HC man from New York fell to challengers.
A historical note describes a race with nine cars at Brighton Beach. It mentions drivers Ralph Mull ford and Cyrus Pateche and a record of 1194 miles last year. Predictions suggest 1700 miles may be toiled, listing drivers Palak Martin, Bodicott, and Anderson Birang among others.
Richard Arnst of New Zealand won the world sculling championship over Ernest Berrs of London by two lengths on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls. The 3 1/2 mile race carried stakes of 2500 dollars.
New Orleans clubs eyeing pitcher Joe Doyle formerly of Atlanta and the Highlanders as talks heat up. Abe Slew and Gue Dundon are linked to infield moves with Dundon recalled from Galveston Texas to play second base. Royle deal expected to close tomorrow.
A garbled scrape of schedules and race results lists city matchups in baseball leagues and a yacht race at Marblehead. The record mentions teams and cities such as Atlanta Memphis Nashville Montgomery New Orleans and Chicago Philadelphia and notes a Spanish American powder boat race with Hargo on C. Adams 30 plus vessels Cima Beaver in order.
At Saratoga on August 18 Martinez 210 won the Saranac handicap by three lengths amid a chaotic field. Foul claims were noted against the winner by Scoville and Dugan, but stewards upheld the result. Steeplechase rider Sullivan broke a leg on Profusion, while rival jockey Kermatn suffered a concussion.
Francis Mullane y reflects on courage in football history and the role of old players in heroics. He cites William Hodwards and Ed ward as examples amid a broader tribute to the steadfastness of seasoned gridiron men across battles on fields and in life. The piece also covers Anniston’s decisive 26 6 win over Cartersville, and notes upcoming games and league events in the Southeast.
Beverly Mass August 18 Reflecting the administration views Nicholas Longworth says he will never support Speaker Cannon again and doubts Cannon can be reelected This marks the start of a real fight over Cannon as Longworth heads to Oyster Bay to meet with Colonel Roosevelt and Taft aides amid reports of a Taft Sherman understanding
Erminghar Alabama August 8 The new baseball park opened this afternoon in Birmingham. The park seats about 8 000 and features a grandstand and bleachers. The event drew local officials and residents with a ceremonial address and tours of the facilities.
The Macon report states a local manager accuses Fox of arranging a frame up. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the incident appears connected with a club and a request to call a meeting of a organizational body led by President Cullen and President Joyner in New York.
A garbled sports note mentions Gomar Goshen and Ty Hatron at the Grange with track details and a goal of two titles. Readers get limited readable names and items but the fragment hints at a meet or event with nearby participants and performances.
Beverly Mase reports August 1 statement by Mr Longworth declaring opposition to Cannon’s reelection as speaker. He says his stance is personal, not tied to others, and notes support from Taft and Sherman as a signal of backing for the movement to nominate a different candidate.
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