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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1909

Page

20

High Private Wins Hotel Handicap at Oakland

In heavy mud at Oakland California High Private led from start to finish in the Hotel handicap race before the half mile pole, holding off Firestone and Laiterranberry. The win paid 8908 to the victor with Decente and Deo Berque scratched leaving a field of five.

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Tampa fair grounds race results note February race card

Race by race results from Tampa fair grounds feature events led by Barry Preston aboard Roseburg II in race one. Galilee defeated Don Hamilton in the airth race with track conditions noted as fair. Second, third, and subsequent races list winners such as Mary Belle, Ciatborna, Gambler, and Gaulise with times and payoffs including fines for Burns on Niclas.

Fla Fair Barry Preston Ras Roseburg II Galilee Don Hamilton Dackey Murphy Ray ‘Thompaca Niclaas Fresh Burns Niclas Murphy Rey Thompson Mary Belle Elysium Orpamoox Ciatborna Seochh Lass Wacom Gambler Helsetta Revicent Tiree Gaulise Melle Scott

Montgomery Narrowly Wins Holland Cup at Santa Anita

On a sloppy Santa Anita track Bam Hidreth’s Montgomery defeats Nadsy to take the Holland Cup. Animus falters to third as betting favorites fall back. Separate race results list multiple payouts and placements, with horses such as Steformaion and Lady Sema noted in the day’s program.

Los Angeles Cel Bam Hidreth Montgomery Samta Anistermy Nadsy Animus Jutems Today C. HL Icheb West Dite &Way Bie Yeateraay Iseulte Pores Sir Atseul Williame Howard Steformaion Runwil Chied Time Voss Lotyatte Lady Sema Uncle Jim Bure Mule Cellige Mark Antony AL Borber Tony Boner Cuil Chard Iteckatona Alao Rap Nagwu Rfean J. C. Be Rew Gxt

Birmingham Barons Pick 1909 Baseball Prospects

Birmingham's 1909 Barons club, under manager Moleworth, names a youth-filled lineup and new faces for a south strong season. Key names include Meek, Douglass, Walters, Smith, and Rowney, with trades sending Meek to Chattanooga and Robinson to Cincinnati. Rumors tie hopes to reclaim Downer, while evaluations praise Gigll, Ellam, and Giguary as promising talent from Virginia to New York State League affiliates.

SY Bugt W Birmingham Ala Tallenderst Moleaworth Tle Jobson Hila 998 Barons Witl Catcher Meek Dixie BT Douglses Memphis Carlos Smith Binningham Beasball Pitchey Robertailfe Columbus Scrut Rebingon Tom Downsy Bewera Teaing Artlat Douglass Walters Birmingham Agate Cotton States Henry Meek Chattanooga South Atlantic Robertallie Pupa Palau Robinson Cincinnati Tom Rowney Chicago Downer Commiemion Tom Ravb Pat Kane Binghamton Lou Sawer Har Hebarty Eugene Ford Reneeved Pappatay New York Atte Battus Ecounts Ray Ellam Aia Louie Hellbrower Grost Ellam Cincinnati Red

Root and Fogler Win Bicycle Race in Five Day Event

The six day bicycle race ended with Root and Fogler ahead after a grueling contest covering 1,143 miles and 7 laps. Moran’s partner Kramer and Demara, plus Walker and Palmer, chased while Devonoviteh and Mackay withdrew due to a broken wheel and wear. About ten thousand spectators watched as the leaders stretched out during the final miles and final four minute pushes.

Kramer Moran Converbion Alhora Tast Roulami Snorana Mitten Bardgett Ehind Kramer Demara Demare Ana Hill Waller Walker Palmer Tle Mink Devonoviteh Mackay Senhouse Wilcox Athough

Pinehurst Trap Shoot System Proposed For Midwinter Event

A long proposal outlines the Pinehurst System for a midwinter handicap trap shooting tournament. It describes field divisions, match rounds, and prize ideas, with specific scenarios for sixteen entrants per division and finals to decide the championship. The plan aims to balance skill via medal rounds and varied class structures.

Pinehurst Galt Variaus Aisteen Ibeth Mater Nandtrepe Adviasbie Wiinhers Indernuty Leonard Tufts

Vanderbilt Defeats Birmingham Y M C A Basketball

Vanderbilt defeated the Birmingham Y M C A by 33 to 7 in Birmingham. Brown starred for Vanderbilt with four field goals while Neeley could not play due to a recent injury. The Birmingham club showed effort but was outmatched by Vanderbilt’s sharper passing and defense.

Birmingham Vanderbilt Young Men's Christian Association Brown Viskors Neeley Pontespa Bham Bee Martin Iingardner Sam MaGeons Marshal Brown Borrell Cee Bee Brown Hiskee Venay Vanlly Vandy Gente Thia Metlonep Botrell & Brown Faixam Baumgartner Waten Lambert Baumgardner Métehee Ortigbin Patternon University of Nashville

Mercer footballers protest Binion as captain for 1903

A Mercer football team card, sent by several players, protests the selection of Binion as captain for the 1903 fall season. The letter cites unresolved political differences from the recent election and expresses dissent from the majority view, signed by multiple teammates.

Yweayers Maércer Binion Mercer Baltar Gormet Tern Bion Am Gaptam Warmirix Ethietiog Mt Murcer Bislea Thecastasis Boll T. Cuncaway W. Z Pool J. Mi. Gilterple Ty Bullenke KE. Doides End 'R C. Fook

Maloney Seeks Race With Tom Longboat

Yonkers New York February 6 Matthew Maloney amateur champion of this city has sent his designation to President James H Sullivan of the American Amateur Union and challenged Tom Longboat to a race at Madison Square Garden for the Hyde Meenthon championship The report says Longboat has shown willingness to meet Maloney and the match is to be arranged if possible

Yonkers N. X Matthew Maloney Macar

International tournament to crown fast skating champions

Skaters from the United States and Canada gather in New York City for the international skating championships. Notable entrants include Edmund Lamy of Service Lake, Clarence Granger, and Phil Boapnas, with invitations issued to top amateurs such as Lot Roe and Fra Rébaon from Toronto, C Bush of Montreal, and several others from Chicago Milwaukee and Duluth. The New York Athletic Club team will also compete in multiple events.

New Fork City Fyora. Org Canada Edmund Lamy Clarence Granger Phil Boapnas Lot Roe Frea Rébaon Toronto C. Bush Montreal Clile Sulphen Long Branch N. J A. G. Anderson Harry Raad Chicago C. Flachar Milwaukee C. Abboth Duluth New York Athletic Club

Moran Set to Race Walthour at Velodrome

Moran, winner of ailing race honors, prepares to challenge Atlantas star Honky Walthour at the Velodrome Saint Nicholas in a midweek meet. Moran arrives after a six day grind in Kansas City and trains with Turville and Lanson alongside other top riders as Ka. Clapp takes charge of starts.

Jim Moran St. Nicholas Orust Moran Atlanta Kansas City S Walthour Alver Charley Turville Gussie _Lanson Bobby ‘Walthour Ka. Clapp

McDonald and Collins Break Indoor World Records

At Madison Square Garden Irish American Athletic Club athletes set two world marks during the annual Indoor Games. Patrick McDonald set a 31 feet 8 5 8 inch weight throw record, surpassing the previous 31 feet 5 inch best by Joan J. Finnegan. Thomas J. Cahillane outpaced Fred Hellary by about thirty yards, breaking the old 20 minute 11 1 6 second 4 mile mark. Collins clocked 10 minutes 63 1 6 seconds for the 2 mile, beating the prior 11 1 6 second best, while Hellier posted 19 minutes 6 seconds. The Australian team later defeated California University 78 to 55 in Berkeley amid rain and muddy conditions.

Madison Square Garden Newark Irien-American Athletic Club Thomas J. Cal| Une Clob Fred Hellary New York Athlehe Club Rpark George Bonhey Ivian- American Athletic Club Cimera Collins Heliers

Atlanta Golfers Defeat Macon 21 to 1 in Club Match

Atlanta Athletic Club golfers defeated Macon players 21 to 1 on the Ice Nassau links. Eight Macon players traveled to Atlanta for the match, with only eight matches played as Macon sent a reduced contingent. A return match followed, with Atlanta dominating the eight games.

Atlanta Athletic Club Macon

Kid Duffie Challenges Any 165-Pound Fighter

R J Jorden of Bainbridge Ga issues a challenge on behalf of Meman Kid Duffie weighing 165 pounds to meet any 165 pound fighter for a monetary stake from 100 to 1000 dollars. He favors facing Al Cheriatanaen or Arthur Worthy with Duffie ready to back the bout at any time.

R J. Jorden Bainbridge Meman Kid Durhe al Cyeratensen Arthur Worthy Kid Givbs King Kid Duffie AL Cheriatanaente Ki Oink R. J. Jordan Bumbrigge

Elmer Collins Joins Atlanta Cycle Colony

Elmer Collins from Lynn Masa joins Atlanta Cycle Colony as a leading rider. He is billed to race at the St Nicholas Velodrome the week of February 16 and is described as a national champion with a string of records. Governor cites support as racing news and local commentary closes with references to city leaders.

Elmer Colling Lynn Atlanta Cysta Colling America Fider St. Nicholas Doliffs

Louisianas Racing ban leads to prison for offender

New Orleans February 6 Mark Boone berg Wasisley found guilty of violating the Locke anti racing law at Suburban Race Track January 22 and sentenced by Judge Prentice Edington to pay a 390 fine and seven months in parish prison. His attorneys plan an appeal to the state supreme court. The case highlights ongoing disagreements over racing bans in Jefferson parish and surrounding areas.

New Orleans Mark Booneberg Wasisley Locke Prentice Edington District Court Jefferson Parish Bossterg Ckeley Mack Sheehan Lan State Supreme Court Boasberg McDonoveh Vile New Oreans Jefferson Tittle Jafferson Free State of

Georgia Athletic Association Elects Annual Officers

At Athens meeting on February 6 the University Athletic Association named officers including President C W Frenkin and Vice President A B Edelstein. V Carter Jr chosen as manager of next season's football team. The Red and Black editorial staff selected Wadstor-in-chief H C Bailes and others as editors and managers.

Athens The University Athletic Association C. W. Frenkin A. B. Edelstein Ae Retacr C. Lowe V. Carter, Jr Phowen Wadstor-in-chier H.C. Bailes

Atlanta Gol fers Play for Tom Morris Trophy

Atlanta golfers compete for the Tom Morris Memorial Trophy at Lakecourse on June 1 described as a Western Golf Association event. Eight-man teams from member clubs play alternating holes to beat par, with the trophy awarded for the year. The event honors Tom Morris of St Andrews, Scotland.

Atanta Athletic Clip Egat Lake Tom Morrie A& & Memorial Olg Tom’ Morrin BL Andrews Scotland

Mercer Loses to Athletics in Brisk Court Battle

In Muncot Ga February, Mercer University fell 37 to 74 to Athens Athletics after a rough first half on a half sized court. Atlanta players adjusted in the second half, adding 27 points to finish strong as Mercer’s Melton led scoring and Tappan directed Mercer’s guard play. The crowds cheered as Atlantas Luther Hudson and Thornton contributed decisive plays while refs kept fouls low for Mercer.

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Atlanta Athl etic Club basketball team high scoring season

The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team has played eleven games, posting several high scores and a large total of 475 points to opponents 114. The squad faced out of town defeats, including a narrow Columbus margin and a tough Georgia game, with the second team often in action. Individual scoring lists show Atkinson, Doonan, Jamison, and others contributing repeatedly.

Atlanta Themelves Columbia Birmingham Leva Birmiagnan Mercer Tulane Augusta Columbus Georgia Birmigham Davison Little Cloudh Tia Tech Field Wonin Atkinson Doonan Hudenn S& Jamison Pom Boencar McGovern B. Thornton Gray Remspeck Holliday Deonan Jamison Atkinsan

Battersea in tight round at YMCA game clash

McFarland faces Hyland in a February bout with Padkey's proposed plan. McFarland, from North Brooklyn, drops a bout against van Vrandee and Nightweights as Washington's birthday event is canceled. One point separates them in a brisk B round contest at the Yawslight.

van Vrandee McFarland Ntra- Bo Ran Bowel Washington McParland Dick Fiyland Fay Yawslight Pounda

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