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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1909
Page
10
By J. W. the article weighs Southern college hoops, naming Vanderbilt, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Georgia among contenders. It weighs current form, schedules, and the prospects of Atlantic, Georgia, and Alabama teams, arguing a decisive champion remains unsettled with Atlanta rebuilding for a strong upcoming season. The piece cites key clubs, venues, and the impact of early losses on title hopes.
A Union Pacific publication presents Wonders of the Overland Trail a colorful history of the Overland Route from Missouri to the Golden Gate. It traces explorers Lewis and Clark Oregon pioneers Pony Express and gold rush era while praising Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad building. A copy costs 12 cents in stamps by writing to Union Pacific Omaha Neb.
Columbus report notes Dorando Pietri winning a grueling 18 mile race, finishing ahead by a clear margin. Ohio runners Q W Schaffer W W Farley and Raymond Roberts ran in a relay against time, with a final clock reading over an hour and minutes and a second.
Harold P McCormick of the University Club Chicago easily defeated Erskine Hewitt of the Racquet Tennis Club in Tuxedo Park New York. In the final round of the Racquet Championship for the Gold Racquet today McCormick won three straight games, while Gordon Douglas, last year’s champion, was defeated in the semifinals.
A garbled fragment asks about a latte and pie, mentions pleasures and a parenthetical note. It questions whether Clinch sea was attempted, and references a pursuit of quality in a cryptic way. The text lacks clear entities or events.
The Atlanta basketball season nears its end at the Atlanta Athletic Club as four pivotal games loom. Auburn, Asheville, Marist College, and Georgia Military Academy figure in a sparse schedule while the Asheville squad, unbeaten in three years, promises a strong challenge for the locals.
W I Walker of Chambusa im DeKalb argues about annexing DeKalb into Fulton County. He discusses local sentiment, potential benefits, and opposition from DeKalb officeholders and towns. He notes Fulton has improved roads and tax funding, while concerns include political influence and county lines.
Berlin February 3 a woman was assaulted in Lichtenberg an eastern suburb by a man who seized her at her doorway Passersby detained the assailant but he escaped The youth captured nearby last night on suspicion of involvement in six recent attacks was cleared and released The crime has caused panic among women in the eastern districts and authorities suspect an organized serial killer is at work
Joe Dolai is a 5 foot 11 inch 170 pound infielder signed by manager Sinithla lan. Born 1900 1901 with Philadelphia Nationals and Ow ha with a year with Des Moines. Batting 101 games 349 at bat 41 hits 1 sacrifice hit .298. Fielding 943 games 368 put outs 250 assists 23 errors .987. Noted for ability to play any infield position with ease and strong hitting.
Manager Fox arrives in Columbus to assemble a baseball squad for the season. He outlines signings from the Ohio Pennsylvania League and minor leagues, with plans to field players at first base, in the outfield, and behind the plate. Promising rosters include Tiges, Heim, Egler, Meheed, Gorton, and Hamrick, as he targets a competitive south league presence.
New York Pebruney reports several well known ball players began training at Hot Springs Ark for the coming season. Theo Breltensteln veteran pitcher joins from New Orleans Perry Werden of Indianapolis James Sebring from Brooklyn Chappell of Beaton National Frank Delahant of Highlands Md Barri from Pittsburg Joe Delahanty of St Louis Nationals Ho Burchell of Boston Nationals are among those training. The weather is fine and the players have done vigorous work.
The Glidden Tour route and stopping points stay unresolved as Chairman Hower delays decision awaiting input from diverse cities. Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Louisville press to host, while Chicago and St Louis motor groups push for top starting points and extended routes amid ongoing solicitations.
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