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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
11
An alligator placed on a forge to keep warm was burned to ashes in a North Broad street shop. The owner, a Co B Herper employee, left the keg heating and found only a pile of ashes and the keg's remains later. Police were not alerted promptly, and three passersby tried to wake officers without success as flames lit the center city shop.
Weather Bureau warns of extended cold as temperatures fall from 34 to 20 degrees with a late night chill. Yesterday's moderation gave way to icy air again, promising clear but cooler conditions today and across the region. Local ads mirror the era with garbled names and brands in the surrounding text.
Jack Prince closed a contract for a motor paced clash at Piedmont park's Coliseum during the week starting January 20. Michael with the Snatch pace meets Lobby Walthour, world champion distance rider, in five mile heats best two of three. Bennie Munro to accompany Michael. Prince to prep track for opening night. a marquee six day team race with 8 hour daily format planned in the north.
Atlanta Athletic Club hosts a novice singles event tonight for members who have never reached an singles semi final. Entrants include Strong, McCamie, Mc Tai, Rae, Arnold, McRae, Rose, Hurt, J Harris, Fleming and others, with top players like Strong likely to shine. The tournament starts at 6 o'clock and draws many club members and friends.
New London Conn December 19 The hardest and fastest fight this city has seen matched Austin Rice of New London against George Dixon of New York for twenty rounds at 122 pounds Dixon led early but Rice swung back by the tenth Dixon showed footwork and strength from the tenth onward The twentieth round was the fiercest with both men trading blows Referee Pollock awarded the decision to Rice
At Charleston South Carolina December 1 three favorites won at the exposition race track today Deadly Night Shade fell in the first turn but was not seriously hurt Jockey White received only slight injuries Races listed show winners for seven furlongs six furlongs a mile and five and one half furlongs with times and placements for each event.
The New York bench show awards a top prize to Belvidere Betsy a wire haired fox terrier owned by H A Hardin from Atlanta. Betsy had appeared previously at the beach show during the interstate fair drawing notable attention. The report notes the event as among the largest and finest classes in progress at the metropolis.
At Oakland San Francisco December 19 Billy Lyons captured the opening event in a close finish with Gold Baron a 20 to 1 shot second under Kelly. The day featured several races with Phil Archibald winning the hurdle handicap and Jaqueminot leading most of the five furlongs. Weather clear track fast.
Weather clear and track fast as four favorites win on the New Orleans card. Garter Ban shocks at 50 to 1 in the third race, attributed to running without bunkers. Daily entries list horses and results across six races with times and payoffs. The card highlights winning horses Boomérack Marie Bell Imprint Sauce and others, along with declarations and entries for upcoming meetings. Also promotes LE MAIRE OPERA GLASSES from Kellam Moore.
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