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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

3

Pulliam Sparks National League Rule Clash and Crew Shuffle

National League moves to curb penalties by banning fines on players for line infractions and requires club house discipline. New rules cap pitchers in play and limit home-ground protests, while managers face restrictions on signaling ground rules. Conroy and Ebbetts moves reshape rosters with Conroy to retire, Smith traded to Atlanta.

National League Chicago Harry Pulliam Maces Plain Willig Doss Phulliam Harry Hermann Pullina Berney Dreyfus Charles Sobbects Brooklyn New York Chist New Bale Ammermai Ceae Raoti Hae Eest Conray New York American Club

Cato Atlanta Backstop Deal Involves Foxy One

Manager Smith seeks a top backstop for Atlanta after Jos Sugden declines due to climate. He wired Clark Griffith to buy a star catcher at the National meeting in Chicago. If Griffith succeeds, Sugden and Herbert Smith may depart, replacing with a major league catcher behind the plate.

Jos Sugden Atlanta Smith Clark Griffith Ostebers Griffith Sefl Sugden Herbert Smith McMurray Wahlem

Stone Mountain Eleven Faces Local Y M C A In Battle

On Frigey night at the Stone Mountain Y M C A the basketball five of that suburb will hook up with the Stone Mountain University school team for a hard fought game. Both squads have trained hard and are confident of victory.

Tocal Young Men'a Christian Association University School Stone Mountain

Tampa Race Day Results Highlight Mixed Attendance

The westhor led a fine turnout on day thirteen of the meet in Tampa with six races reported. Alyexra won the first race at five furlongs, Moonshine placed second and Broxy Jug third, all in 1:08. Second race saw Youthful lightly favored win over Platt, with Lady Garding in second and HeAd to 1 third. Autum Maid captured the sixth furlong event, Meriss runner-up, Golanéysilue in fourth with Time around 1:05.

Tempa Fia Platt Lady Garding Elder Tugge Dundon Lal Cangia Alama Secamt Drees

Dick Rohn Signs Contracts Boost Peoria Team

Manager Billy Smith welcomed the signed contract of Dick Rohn from Peoria. Rohn batted .276 with 196 games played and 990 fielding chances as a first baseman, leading the league in that position except for Tennant. With Rohn's signing, twenty three contracts are now on the books, with no further agreements expected.

Dick Rohn Billy Smith Hretan Peoria Rohn Tennant Atlante Wilters Hess Maxwell Maher Newton Sugden Jonne Gristh Brith Jonna Smith

Olathe Leads at Emeryville amid racing chaos

Emeryville racing drew attention as Olathe won a race amid unclear results. The card listed multiple horses such as Be Thankful, Balrona, and Prime, with weather described as fine but the track heavy. Names like John A. Mab and George Kilborn appeared in the listings, alongside detailed race results and purses.

Sutton's Bowlers Triumph Over Williams In Three Games

Sutton's bowlers swept Williams 3–0 in the third round at the Atlanta Athletic Club last night. Sutton rosters led by top averages with 178 2 3 and 176 1 2 while Williams was paced by Hania at 161 2 3. The match wraps the third round as Clathe’s team faces Perry's next with Atlanta clubs to finish remaining games.

Atlanta Athletic Club Sutton Willams Wihania Williams Ase Ma Clathe Perry Atlanta

Transportation manager Billy Smith mails out plans

Billy Smith, busy with duties, sent out transportation for players reporting on March 7. The task reflects substantial early-season costs for a baseball team, including player purchases, drafts, and travel arrangements, highlighting the financial impact on local citizens in Atlanta.

Smith Billy Smith Treve Atlanta

Billy Fort Returns to Birmingham From Montgomery

Billy Fort, private secretary to the governor, has left Montgomery for Birmingham after two years in the capital. He plans a brief stay to reconnect with friends and resume ties with the city’s affairs. Fort is highly popular in the state and remains devoted to Alabama’s capital while looking to future opportunities.

Billy Fort Hom Montgomery Ala Bomdal William H. Fort Birmingham Simu Montgomery

Attacked by Footpads in Early Morning Robbery

A merchant named Leule Frits was attacked by footpads today. His left ear was badly injured and he was robbed of 68 worth diamonds and money. The incident occurred near a shop line with a ring tie claim.

Thin Chy Waa Sandi Peampeth

Sid Smith Switched to Atlanta as St Louis Sends Star Home

The report says Sid Smith, versatile St Louis Browns player, is moved to Atlanta. Smith, a strong hitter and reliable infielder, helped Atlanta win the pennant in past seasons after stints with New York and Philadelphia. Browns transfer aims to bolster Atlanta, while local fans see Sid as a valuable asset for the upcoming season.

Billy Smith Billy New York Americans Seacon Atlanta Philadelphia Americans Philadelphia St Louis Bart Blue Browns Sid

Walthour Faces Collins In Friday Motor Pace Show

Tomorrow night at the St Nicholas a featured motor paced bicycle race will spotlight the program. Hall of all American indoor record holder Halder Collins meets Atlanta ace Bobby Walthour in a $256 side bet arrangement. They race best two of three heats plus additional events including one mile handicaps and a five mile open race with prizes, followed by a two mile motor cycle contest between Lawcon and Tutville.

St Nicholas Himer Colling Halder Bobby Walthour Atlanta Collins Weitthour Senhouse Cameron Bardgett Mackay Walker Wiley Wiliams Hudson Lawcon Tutvilie Thegs

Athletic Club Team Faces Auburn in Big Clash Tonight

The Ajanta Athletic Club and Auburn Athletic Club meet in a key season test. A hard fought practice game suggests a close tilt with evenly matched lines while a large downtown crowd is expected for postgame dancing at the club house.

Ajanta Athletic Club Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala Auburn Atlanta Marist College Doonan Hudson Atkinson Post Thornton Jamison McGovern Spencer

Boxer Ti Knocks Out Carrig at Royal Athletic Club

A fighter named Ti knocked out Carrig in the third round at the Royal Athletic Club. The bout was billed as a ten round event and took place tonight, with scores and further results not provided in the readable text.

Farmer Carrig Orleans Kid Farm Peoria Jaxringt New York Royal Athletic Club

Fines Imposed in Georgia Prohibition Case

In Columbus, Georgia on February 17, Special, Judge fined J W Bishop and A B Daniel $1,000 each and J J Rogers $300 in Muscogee Superior Court for violating the Georgia prohibition law. An alternative sentence of ten months in jail was noted for the violators.

J. W. Bishop A. B. Daniel J. J. Rogers Columbus W Bishop A HE Daniel Georgia

The Grand Hosts Carle's Musical Marys Lamb and Other Acts

Rithara Carle brings Marys Lamb to the Grand with a sixty-strong chorus praised as dainty and best costumed. The program features twenty plus musical numbers plus other acts including The Detective and the Girl and The Honeymooners Cuban attraction. Washingtons Birthday matinees and a long run are planned with special stage receptions for Cecil Spooner.

Rithara Carle Cameran Atlanta Carla Himecit Richard Carle Carle Hatney Bathera Garden of Love Marys Lamb Mr. Carle Washington Danlay Tim Chicago

Attorney Latham Safe After Appendectomy Operation

Charleston news reports attorney Edgar Latham underwent an appendectomy at St Joseph's Infirmary and is doing well. operation reportedly successful and he rests. Also notes a local paper man, George Burme, summoned by the Senate to testify on a $50,000 effort to defeat a prohibition amendment.

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