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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1910

Page

5

Not a Favorite Day at Moncrief Park Jacksonville

Horse racing at Moncrief Park Jacksonville featured Howdy Howdy and Descomnets among first-time entrants winning races. The card saw light favorites, strong plays, and an enthusiastic crowd as ideal weather accompanied the meet with multiple maidens, selling races, and stakes across six events.

Jacksonville Fla Moncrief Park Howdy Howdy Deaconrists Ratornad Capsize Traxler Altadena Nicol Kentucky Rose Gold Stein Love Cure Defter Don't Rash John Kilgore Hawkaike Bess Fitzhugh Misa Helene The Catherine van Dr. Holzberg Butwell Jack Parker Powers Ozana Davenport Pinty Palka Bolls Scott Sir Cleges Lanegan John Carroll Quagea Selong King Avondais J. Reid Arlonatte O'Fain Seymour Beautier Thue Baily Preston Edgely Jacobite Descomnets Rhapdale Roseboro Lil Lil (Obert Lois Cavanagh Ardi Malediction Killiecrankle

Cracker 1910 Team Worries Nashville Club

Secretary Davis of the Nashville baseball club met in Atlanta with President Heisman of the Southern League to discuss ticket printing selling box office and travel arrangements for the 1910 season. They weighed Atlanta's player management tactics including thirteen man rosters and salary implications.

Davis Nashville Bageball Club Atlanta Heisman Mr. Davin Jordan Mr. Davis Nashville Sid Smith Savy

Black Hawk seeks long race in Atlanta stay

A fragment mentions Black Hawk the Indian long distance runner writing to President J W bail assed ness about a 16 mile race during Philadelphia Athletica's Atlanta stay. The garbled text hints at expectations for a race and public interest during theAthletes event with Creckers noted in the context.

Black Hawk J. W. Bail Philadelphia Athletica Lanta Hawk

Weston to Walk 2024 Miles in 100 Days Starting February

Edward Payson Weston, aged 71, plans a new cross country trek from New York to San Francisco in 100 days along the southern Santa Fe route. He begins February 1 and aims to reach New York City hall steps by May 28, despite delays from weather and obstacles.

Ocean Walker New York San Francisco Weston Santa Fe City Hall Old Los Angeles Cal Edward Payson Weston

Veteran Hart Slated for Can Return to Baseball

Chattanooga joined the Southern League after securing the Little Rock franchise. Newspapers carried reports that veteran pitcher Bul Hart would return to his first love and likely play his last game in baseball. Hart began his professional career in Chattanooga many years ago, and the exact start year was not recalled.

Chattanooga Little Rock Breuit Buli Hart T ‘Bl

Veteran Hart Waivers Hint At End Of Career

The Lookouts yesterday listed Hart among players placed on waivers as speculation swirls that the veteran may have reached the end of his playing days in the South ern League. A possible comeback with Atlante or another league club is uncertain, with Charlie Frank possibly stepping in to take the veteran.

Hart Atlante Inrlaing Charlie Frank Bill

Will Savannah Stay In League This Year

Savannah club faces lease woes as it searches for a long term ball park. Without a suitable leased site, Charleston may gain the franchise with the Sally League in doubt. Executors of the Meathard estate cite inability to lease and propose Circus grounds as last option, else Sea Gulls would replace Indians in Sally.

Savannah Savannah Baseball Club Charleston Meathard

Three Championships at Stake in Pro Boxing Bout

Al Christensen of Atlanta meets Jack Robinson of New York at the Monron Athletic Club in a return match that could crown a state champion in welter, middle, and heavyweights. Robinson holds Georgia titles after beating Griffith, Christensen, and fans expect a decisive clash to settle all three titles. The card includes two preliminaries with early seating and comfort arrangements for a record crowd.

Monron Athletic Club Bremer-Emery Viaduct Place al Christensen Atlanta Jack Robinson New York Griffith of Georgia Christensen Georgia Christendert Battia Robinson

Souvenir plan for Atlanta fans discussed

President J W Helsman of the local baseball association outlines arrangements to give souvenirs to male Atlanta fans at the season opening. The items commemorate last year’s pennant win, following a 1907 tradition of presenting mementos to opening day attendees.

J. W. Helsman Baseball Association

New Orleans Pelicans Submit Waivers on Key Players

The New Orleans Pelicans disclosed waiver requests yesterday for Barrankamp and Treasan, two recently acquired players. Atlanta club waived none, and the Pelicans clarified efforts to adjust their roster as the season approaches.

Pelicans New Orleans Yeaterday Wwaivers Barrankamp Treasan Thair Atlante Ne Anan Eg FE

Essay Contest Offers Prizes For Best Baseball Essay

The Essay Editor seeks essays naming the most valuable player in 4 basebal t games for the team. Prizes include a garon pass to next season’s games at Peneg de Leon, two opening game tickets, and a third prize ticket. First prize by President J. W. Heisman. Contest closes March 1. Only one employee of The Constitution disqualified. Write on one side, 300 words max, 200 words min. Include full name and address.

Peneg de Leon J. W. Heisman Baseball Association Dick Jemmaon The Constitution Br. Heisman Otto Jordan Arenes Atlanta

Marists Fast Five Defeats Stone Mountain Team

Marist college basketball, led by Harrison, Falvey, Sloan, and Griffin, beat Stone Mountain 69 to 20 Monday afternoon. Joe Bean's proteges dominated with fast team play while Stone Mountain was praised for effort but outmatched.

Marists Stone Mountain Joe Bean Frank Dobson Marist University School For Boys Harrison Falway Sloan Carl Smith Griffin Auperb Stallings Foley Falvey B. Stallings

Auburn Five Plays Atlanta A C Friday

Friday night at the Atlanta Athletic Club the Auburn five faces the club five in a closely contested local basketball clash. Last year Atlanta won 21 to 18, and this meeting should be just as tight with Joe Beam likely refereeing and an Auburn umpire. A swell crowd is expected amid postgame activities.

Atlanta Athletic Club Auburn Joe Beam Marist College Atlanta Doonan Thomas Jemison le Fe Gordy Atkinson Locke Thornton R.G Major Hudson L. G. Scarborough

Mardi Gras speed meet entries announced

New Orleans January. Entries for the Mardi Gras automobile speed carnival to be held February 5 and 6 were announced by Contest Manager Homer George. The list includes George Robertson Simplex Ralph DePalma Mint Barney Oldfield Benz and Knox Ben Kirscher Darracq Leigh Lynch Jackson J B Delaney Jackson S L Speer Jackson Eredshaw Knox J S Sellera Oakland David Besuden Cincinnati Buick Walter Donnelly Cincinnati Packard John Wekeres Buick Frenk Honey National EK Thurber Charmy Monteleone Thomas Miss Mabellea strate Tony Monteleone Thomas. The meet features world record trials and amateur races with three 500 prizes donated for amateurs.

New Orleans Homer George To George Robertson Simplex Ralph DePalma Mint Barney Oldfield Benz Knox Ben Kirscher Darracq Leigh Lynch Jackson J. BE. Delaney George Clark S. L. Speer Eredshaw J. S. Sellera Oakland David Besuden Cincinnati Buick Walter Donnelly Packard John Wekeres Frenk Honey National EK. Thurber Charmy Fred Miss Mabelleastrate Tony Monteleone Thomas Sity

Game of billiards an expensive one

The Chicago Tribune notes the real game of billiards has a strong hold in Chicago with figures showing 1 710 tables in the city and 190 00 players, alongside national totals of 60 000 rooms, 240 000 tables, 2 400 000 players. Daily expenditures are estimated at 12 000 in Chicago and 624 000 nationwide.

Chicago Tribuna Billards Chicago Foams Ip Chico Jeago United States

Hurdle racing thrills at Tampa with Caesars upset win

At Tampa Florida on January 31 the hurdle feature showcased Sronte's swift jumps. Caesars, 40 to 1, upset the heavily favored Locust Bud while four favorites won. Race summaries list winners and times across six races with multiple entrants, and Tampa entries for today mirror the card.

Tampa Fla Sronte Madison Square Heard al Bush Caeser Locust Bud Furloner Mary Candlemas Cote Eminola Lang Harting F. Lewis Malecon Haskell Gambler Miln Hurdies Bronte Cochran Okenite Johnson Good Friar Tyler Dr. Heard al Buah Ceaser Franklin Locus Bud Lovell Uralla Brannon Bonnie Hee Lottie Carr Phoronis Carondelet Aubury Girt Steinhardt Pirate Diana Glasner Colonel Ashmeade Tims Acetin Morpeth Fleming Lovall Balifax Tamar T. Koerner Harriet Rowe McAndrews Punky Mila Otage Lillie Turner He@ Husgar Claiborne Paul

Jiggs Donohue Buys Anson's Ball Park Card

Chicago January reports that Jiggs Donohue, former Washington AL first baseman and ex-Chicago American, purchased A. C. Anson's stake in his ball park and semi pro outfit. Donohue had just announced his release to the Minneapolis American Association and stated he would not play for a minor league team. J. C. Smith, a recruited infielder, was sent to Anderson, South Carolina, to join the Chicago Nationals affiliate.

Chicago John Jiggs) Donohue Chicago Americans A. C. Anson Donohue Annon J. C. Smith Anderson, 8. C Chicago Nationals

Cuban Nine Seeks Exhibition Game Here This March

The Cuban State from Havana and Almendanes asks J W Heisman for a March exhibition against the local team. The party plans a U S tour starting in New Orleans and ending with July in Chicago facing semi professional clubs. Players listed include Mendes Garcia Pedros Munoz Gevantes Gonzales Parnell Buster Roger Megrant Hernandez Santa Cruz Acosta and Bagua General.

Havana Cuba Havanas Almendanes J. W. Heisman Local Baseball Association New Orleans Chicago Cubs Mendes Garcia Pedros Munoz Gevantes Gonzales Parnell Buster Roger Megrant Hernandez Santa Cruz Acosta General Bagua

Gleason to Confer with Jeffries on Fight Venue

Jack Gleason heads to Seattle with James J. Jeffries to discuss the venue for their bout and to hear Tex Rickard’s plans. Gleason says he may arrange a Reno meeting with Rickard and Berger, and could offer to back out of Salt Lake City if conditions push that way. He also mentions posting $20,000 to secure the fight.

San Francisco Jack Gleason Seattle James J. Jetrias Gleason Jeffries Berger Tex Rickard Rickard Reno Salt Lake City San

Schedule Arranged for the Yankees in New York

A garbled early notice indicates arrangements by manager Gorge Stallings for the New York American League team. Details of start, training, and schedule unfold with references to April and training modules, but text is fragmented and unclear.

New-York Gorge T. Stallings New ‘York

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