Bright Skies Defeats Field of Sprinters in Cal Dash
In Caxland California Bright Shine rose to win amid cloudy skies and heavy track as Bright Skies defeated a field of clever sprinters. J Lowe rode with G Murphy aboard, while Ill and other runners chased for cash in brisk racing headlines from the February 6 program.
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System of race tracks to be built in Mexico
Louiville Ky February 18 Colonsi Matt Winn manager of the new Sauza Vite Jockey Club returned from Mexico where he secured twenty year racing concessions at four cities Juarez across from El Paso Mexico City Monterey and Guadalajare The first track will be Juarez and to be ready by November with other tracks and grandstands planned to be operating before end of 1910 The Mexico Derby will be run in Mexico City in 1910 with an annual stake of 25000 authorized by the Mexican government
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Matt Winn
Sauza Vite Jockey Club
Mexico
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Paris
Cobb in Atlanta Boosts Tigers Prospects
Ty Cobb and companion Biers spent Monday night at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta. Cobb, upbeat, predicts a stellar season for the Detroit Tigers, claiming the club is the greatest machine and will win both the American and world championships. He appears in prime physical condition and ready to play tomorrow if needed.
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Cobb
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Piedmont
Tigers
William Sharpe Named Secretary of Atlanta Baseball Club
William Sharpe, known to theater-goers and the Altapas people, currently treasurer of the Bijou theater, has been appointed secretary of the Atlanta Base Ball Association. His duties mirror those of last year’s business manager Dick Joyner, handling club affairs.
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Bijou
Tomasceratacy
Atlanta Baseball Association
Bharbe
Dick Joyner
Clip
Theater treasurer added to Bijou duties in Atlanta
Sharpe will not leave the road company. He will tend gate at the perk keep the books and handle moneys. He remains treasurer of the Bijou and will also be treasurer of a Wells interests summer playhouse. Known for his jolly box office manner he is a longtime Atlanta theater figure and formerly secretary of the Atlanta Baseball Association.
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Bijou
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Sharpe
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Atlanta Baseball Association
Degoa
Ted Sullivan
Dick Crozier Hires By Wake Forest as Baseball Manager
Dick Crozier, former announcer and athletic director at Wake Forest College, has secured a managerial berth for the upcoming baseball season. He is expected to lead the team with strong experience, moving from Atlanta to Raleigh for the role.
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Aunflulder
Atlanta
Preseot Athletics Airectee
Wake Forem College
Raleigh
N.C
Caroline Reagus
Dick Kooxa
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Prep Schools Schedule Tonight Kept By Five-College Committee
The Atlante Prep School Hareball League schedule committee meets tonight at the College coop with one representative from each of five schools. A firm game is expected to be played either the last Saturday of March or the first of April.
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Atlante Prep
Rainy Tampa Race Day With Don Hamilton Pulls Win
Despite a heavy track in Tampa Florida crowds faced rain and soft ground. Don Hamilton grabbed the lead late to win a cautious five to six furlong contest as Melédiction placed second and Galilee showed. Willow Plume, Precedence, Anna, Minnehaha, Charley Lusk, Beaterling and Washakie also ran in the day’s five furlong to one mile races with varying outcomes.
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Sun- Gro
Savanish
Don Hamlton
Furtonga
Pimpante
T. Barna
Notike
Willow Plume
Prince Alert
Colma
Donalds
Platt
Anna
Minnehaha
Peer End
Charley Lusk
Don Hataion
Nepond
Galilee
EL Chind
Beaterling
Washakie
Carolina's 1909 gridiron schedule announced
Chapel Hill February 6. UNC football manager Joyner lists a strong 1909 schedule with games at Kentucky October 18 Washington Georgetown Richmond Richmond Newport News and Charlottesville. The last date awaits final fitting while Masten of the varsity team plans a later schedule update.
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Newport News
University of Virginia At Richmond
Masten
Birmingham Signs Trio for Coming Season
Signed by Birmingham the club announces new alignments for the upcoming season. Pitcher Aun Nelly from Ohio State League joins as a key arm, with Second Baseman Henry Bowen of Virginia Brats and pitcher Backs and Winbarty from Maat years team filling spots for the campaign.
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Virginia Brats
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War of words avoided as ball leagues open meetings
Chicago February 16 The opening of the National and American leagues meetings produced no wordy battles despite rumors. The Nations League schedule was adopted, future meetings set for New York in December. A bribery allegation at umpire Klemant Johnston was not discussed. Comiskey announced signing Cravath and Browne, with Jones likely to return as manager. G Sullivan rumored as his successor. Stallings named New York manager and Johnson aims to mend differences. Clarke's Pure Rye ad closes the piece.
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John T. Brusti
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Frealdent Murphy
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Philam
Opening Day Set for National League in April
The 1909 baseball season opens on April 4 with NL games across Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Brooklyn visits New York, Philadelphia plays Boston, Pittsburgh meets Cincinnati, and St Louis faces Chicago. The Chicago New York rivalry game shifts to May 11.
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Harold Johns Retires From National Game
Harold Johns, star southpaw of last season's Atlanta team, announces retirement from baseball. In a letter to Manager Smith, he cites a lucrative traveling-sales position as the reason for leaving the sport. He remains under Atlanta's control and would need team consent to rejoin.
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Cy Young Traded to Cleveland in AL deal
Cy Young, the famed pitcher from an American League club, has been traded to the Cleveland AL team. In exchange, Chicago received pitcher Chsch and Ryan plus a cash sum.
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Fecruacy Sect
Aglebe
Sy Youne
Vl Jouton
Pitcherg Chsch
Ryan End
Bicycle races canceled by cold weather at Velodrome
Announcement said there would be no show due to bitter weather. Spectators could reclaim tickets or keep them for Friday. Friday night features included a $200 stakes race between Elemer Colina and Robby Walthaur, plus a one mile handicap and other events.
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Aad Collins
Waithour
Elemer Colina
Robby Walthaur
Atlanta
Lanwson
Turville
Finian
Hall's Bowlers Win Three From Mashburn's Team
Hall's Bowlers defeated Mashburn's team three games to none in the Atlanta Athletic Club bowling tourney round. Top scorer was Hall with 211, followed by Doonan 199 and Folia 180 across three games. Tonight Sotten's team meets Wil Mamx and Perry faces Chrke on Thursday.
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Trent Wood Bout Should Be Corker
A boxing bout between Happy Joe Trent and Formay Wood draws strong fan interest for Monday at Armory Hell. The prelim pits Wood challenging Trent not for a large purse but a shared bet on Wood stopping Trent in six rounds. Wood, a former serviceman with a loyal following, claims he can end it early. Trent insists he has a plan to survive and outbox.
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Happy Joe" Trent
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Harry Staten
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Can't Stand Climate Sparks Sugden's Defection Tale
Sugden, the catcher drafted by BI Smith of the Incal team from Vancouver, voices strong climate complaints. The South, aside from a few named players, has drawn praise for its conditions, while Smith may pressure Burden or Sideline Bugden, signaling league-wide action to address such refusals.
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Lancaster
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Atlanta
Jim Jay
Smith
Masons Draw Color Line with New Jersey Lodge
Meridian Mississippi February 16 reports that Masons have withdrawn fraternal correspondence with the Bread Lodge of New Jersey. The move draws a color line within Masonry, reflecting tensions over affiliation and recognition between lodges.
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Birmingham A. C. Beats Nashville A. C. In Rough Game
Birmingham A. C. defeated Nashville A. C. in a game marked by numerous fouls on both sides. The contest featured gritty play and close scoring as officials struggled to control the fouls throughout.
Turtles Team Schedules Exhibition MLB Stars in Memphis Debut
Memphis set to host major league clubs including Chicago Nationals New York Giants and Chicago Americans with ex-Memphis stars and 23 players reporting March 7 for practice ahead of March 14 Turtle-back exhibition start. Manager Babb lines up pitchers catchers and fielders from Memphis rosters and minor league ties for opening series against Boston Americans.
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Instant Catarrh Relief Ad from Ketipes Cure
An advertisement claims Ketipesa Catarrh Cure provides instant relief from catarrh by clearing nasal passages and soothing irritated membranes. It touts a vegetable formula and urges readers to request testimonials and a booklet, promising cures and referrals from satisfied customers in Atlanta, Georgia.
Greminger Talks of Team Prospects for Montgomery
Montgomery Alabama February 18 Special manager Ed Greminger outlined prospects for the Montgomery team this year. He notes Kerwin is a pitcher in the outfield, Persons and Perry familiar from Wisconsin, Ferry headed to Little Rock, Bliss seeking more pay, and several veterans not yet quiet.
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Kerwin
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Winconsitt
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Little Rock
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Farest
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Atlanta Faces Auburn Friday In Top Season Clash
Atlanta Athletic Club flye meets Islesina Polytechnic Institute at Auburn Alabama in a rescheduled Friday night game due to theater events. Auburn fields a strong college squad led by star guard Henry Post after NY business trip. Doonan Hudseon Atkisson Tost Thorneen headline a solid lineup as the club plans a double bill with a college 25 as a preliminary.
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Stone Mountain Preps Clashing In Close Prep School Contests
A closely fought game between two prep schools in the Stone Mountain area is expected, with heavy emphasis on preparation and competitive play. The piece notes strong efforts from both sides and anticipates a hard contest.
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Rector to Run Again for Virginia in Spring Meet
Charlotesville February 16 James A. Trevine champion chorus printer of America announced his intention to run again for Virginia in us here meets Asa springs Type will try to repeat his performance of last spring when he broke the World’s record by doing the hundred yard dash in 2 3 seconds. Castro Gets Hannifan. Billy min yeererdey celesen on plat men. One’ a? them a pitcher canna Maunifen he turned ver te Lou artetes Ile fen TAR ager of the Auunte pears amet ine aher pitcher named Jasper he raismed witrihe
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