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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
7
H H Selby backs filly Startler who skated to a clear victory in the opening event at 16 to 1. Booger Red and Royal Onyx contest the fourth race, with Royal Onyx prevailing in a dull day of racing amid a heavy track.
Princeton University trustees back President Woodrow Wilson’s stance that accepting any gift must not limit the board’s control over graduate work. No statements issued by Dean Andrew F. Went or Wilson tonight amid ongoing debate over a $500,000 gift from William Cooper Proctor. The committee signals disapproval of Went and Proctor’s influence, with Went likely to avoid resignation. Vanderbilt 53 Cumberland 14. Vanderbilt defeats Cumberland University, Lebanon, 53 to 14. Florida Hook Worm Effort Receives Backing. Tampa telegraph reports Rockefeller hookworm commission invited Florida to host a delegation February 16 to discuss statewide fight. leading physicians say 80 percent of rural residents are afflicted.
Tomorrow night at the Atlanta Athletic Club the Atlanta Athletic Club meets the Sewanee Tigers in a fast drawing card. Sewanee brings star players Faulkinberry Lanier and Meyers and coach Brain says they are fit for the fray. Local sponsor Mike Logan and Kathleen Golden of Columbus support the event with chaperones after the game.
Spalding's Athletic Almanac for 1910 credits George W. Bonhag of the Irish American Athletic Club, New York, with no less than thirty one American running records, thirty of which were made during the season of 1809. Daniels holds forty three records in recent years, while C. M. Daniela of the New York Athletic Club dominates swimming records where an individual is involved. The Almanac settles many disputed questions in athletics.
Chicago February 10 President Johnson of the American League and national commission member favors an early settlement of John Kling Cubs hold-out after the major league meetings. Johnson said the February 23 special session should be moved up to settle Kling's reinstatement promptly. He urged Herrmann to convene commissioners in Cincinnati on February 17 or 18.
Berlin, February 10. Dr Emanuel Lasker of New York retains the world chess title after a ten game series with Carl Schlechter of Vienna ends in even scores. One game decisive in three days with 71 moves, crowd cheered Lasker as the champion.
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Early this year a single editor reviews essays mailed to The Constitution Atlanta Ga for a baseball writing contest. Six prizes include a season pass to Ponce de Leon games for the top entry and opening series tickets for runners up. rules require 800 words max and a March 1 deadline.
In Tampa Florida February 10 four favorites won and two others took byes. Claiberna ridden by Koerner led seven furlongs selling race from Virginia Maid after odds shortened from 1a to 6s. Jockey Glasner sustained serious injuries in the first race when his mount fell at the barrier. Race summaries list Tod's Cottage Kathryne Gardner and Tom Dolan among others with times and placements. Tampa entries for today include Lou Lanier Mila and an eighth hurdle Bronte Good Friar and Virginia Maid among six races.
In Chicago on February 20 Aloie Wilkowak a 31 year old prize fighter died after a head blow in a boxing match at Harry Gilmore’s boxing academy. The coroner's jury yesterday recommended Joseph McCarthy Wilkowski's opponent be held to the grand jury for manslaughter. Gilmore and the promoter and a second were slated for prosecution. Wilkowski collapsed after retiring from a ten round bout with McCarthy dying in hospital a day later. Police said they did not know the bout occurred or its results until the following day.
Guest Ropinaenoad defeated Billy West at the Monroe Athletic Club in the Brainerd building last night before a record crowd. Robinson handled West, outboxing him with clever footwork and counters. George Monroe, the ex bantam champion, drew praise for promoting a classy show and promised more strong bouts.
The Grand presents The Cat and the Fiddle a mythical musical with forty players led by Charles A Sellon and the El Moore Staters tonight and Saturday. Also at the Grand The American Idea George M Cohens latest musical comes for two evenings and a Tuesday matinee. At the Orpheum Gus Edwards Night Birds and The Two Vivians headline a strong vaudeville pairing. Next week Merill and Otto perform After the Shower. At the Lyric Sunny Side of Broadway entertains with Max Bloom leading. Strongheart moves next week.
The Majestic Theater, under Mr C P Hall, reopens with first run pictures and live piano and songs. Empire features music dancing and a strong sketch lineup including Pate Brothers Lacerta and The Anderson Sitters. West Virginia’s Charleston shifts from dry to wet with licenses for thirty saloons and ten retail taverns approved by city council.
Captain Robert Bartlett, once Peary’s chief assistant, resigns as commander of the Southern Cross from New York. He says he will take command of the Roosevelt for the American Antarctic expedition. Columbus 46 Charlotte 20.
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