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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

7

Collins Downs Bob Walthour In Fast Heat Race

Elmer Collins of Boston defeated Boody Walthour in two straight heats, with Collins finishing ahead by narrow margins in a Velodrome display. A new track record of 8:02 was set in the first heat, and Walthour suffered a fall with a flat tire but recovered to race on.

Alting Elmer Collins Boston Boody Walthour Walthour Collins Wallhour Bobby Pirat Volitas Gussle EE. Clapp Walthour Eyelore Lawson Oy Alteen Welthour Ifis George Wiley Syracuse Saxon Vhlianre Ad Senhouse McCay Wiley Senhouse Williams Walker Hudson Walter Bargett Buffalo Anish Gussie Lawcon Turville Wionlow

Marist Basketballers Down Club Reserves

The Marist College team defeated Athletic Club Reserves 23 to 6 last night, with Captain Hervison scoring 15 of Marist's 23. Erskine and Reed contributed on defense as Stoan and Jemison aided on offense. Colquitt starred for the Reserves with blocks and Captain Jemison added two of his team’s 16 points.

Marists College Athletic Club Pralee Marist Toys Maristose Twe Hervison Moor Stoan Ewell Erskine Reed Colquitt Jeminon VES WD Postion Marist Jemipor Cart Borrieam McGovern Bo Minuisn Jod ‘Bean Femleen McGovern Sumleon Tisrrison Marist

Unclear match results headline not provided

A garbled OCR text describes a handicap match in Peetland Oregon with names Mebri, Jonn Berg, Totnes Hackenoolmlét, Eide O'Conant and Wine Bore. It mentions timing fragments 2:20 and 24 minutes, and a late rally with no clear winner or event details.

Peetland Ore Mebri Jonn Berg Kogwn Totnes Hackenoolmlét Eide O'Conant

Driscoll and Attell Fight To No Decision

Jem Driscoll the English featherweight champion and Abe Attell the San Francisco world champion met in a ten round bout at the National Athletic Club in New York. No decision was rendered by Referee Charlin White because New York boxing laws forbid decisions. Both fighters weighed 126 pounds and were in good condition at the end.

New York Jem Driscoll Abe Attell San Francisco Clase National Athletic Club Drie Coll Hed & Shade Charitn White

Play Ball April 14 at Bott and Stut Hata Teabaped

April 14 game at Bott and Stut Hata Teabaped listed with unclear details. Address 204 Wwaitenel appears in readable fragment, organization and event names are partially obscured.

M. C. A. Basketballers Win Two Fast Games

Two quick basketball games at the Central YMCA gym ended with the YMCA seconds defeating Boys' High School 38 to 18. Standout players included Ferguson and Green for the YMCA and Wright for Boys' High, with Porter and Pitts leading Stone Mountain flyers in the other matchup.

Central Young Men's Christian Associgation Boys’ High School Young Men’s Christian Association Association Une Wright James Henley Oldknow Peacock Young Men's Christian Association Fargasop Grean Breen Callahan Porter Ferguson Green Hornung Stone Mountain Asociation Rome Pitts Mauck Canter Wilson Dietke Atallings Pub YMCA Mitchell Daniel Hennig Phiips Hode Kinaeanter Anglewhite Mauck Eplen Mitonei Heniig Young Men's Christian Association Christian Associa On

Tampa Race Notes and Jockey Update from February Meeting

The Tampa track was heavy and muddy as the meeting neared, with Jockey Pendergast pivotal to Teco Bosserlan’s victory while Raimondo faded from contenders. Obery’s suspension takes effect next Monday, and several races featured close finishes among Lady Caroline XY Merry Belle and other runners.

Tampa Fis Teco Bosserlan Pendergast Dodger Elder Raimondo Obery D. Hil & Co Merry Belle Jude ‘Trewn Tobert Wierney Retoritten Panique Turiongs Doeserisn Doeserisn, 112 (Pendergest Wen Rider Flynn Artfur Dodger Franklin Risk Ensley Mie Elyatug Brannon Bright Boy Geyer Joe Fallert McArdie Mia Vigilant Purant Danulao Ran

Sinclair Assistant Manager Appointed for Tech Baseball

Ben Binciatt of Reitant Ga has been named assistant manager for the Tech baseball team for the coming season. George Barnwell, the previous football team manager, will take on a new role as team captain.

Red and na Sauce Ketchup Bali and Chow Ghow All grocers

Red and na Sauce Ketchup Bali and Chow Ghow appears among grocery items listed as available at all grocers. The fragment suggests a catalog or advertisement noting multiple product names with regional spellings. No clear event or person names identified.

Race gambling bill closes California tracks and pool rooms

Governor signs Walker-Orle anti pool gambling act closing race tracks and wiping out pool rooms statewide. Santa Anita Los Angeles track to close before law takes effect in sixty days. Violation carries 30 days to one year jail. Assembly voted 67 to 10. Senate 23 to 0.

Sacramento Cal Assembly

Heisman and Smith Off Today for Mobile

President J. W. Heisman and Man eT William A. Smith of the Oral Baseball Association depart tonight for Mobile Alabama to attend the spring baseball meeting of the Southern League moguls in the city Monday and Tuesday next.

J. W. Heisman Manet William A. Smith Oral Baseball Association Mobile Ala Southern League

Not Going to Resign Says Harry Pulliam

Harry Pulliam president of the Nations League of Baseball Clubs arrived in St Louis with Stanley Robinson as headlines say he will not resign despite an indefinite leave of absence. He cited health reasons and said he would go to Cincinnati that day and would not discuss the matter further.

St Louis Harry Putlam Nations League of Baseball Clubs St. Louie Stanley Robinson St. Louis Pulliam National League Chicago Mfr Cincinnati

Valdes Cigars Compete With Best Imported Goods

Valdes Cigars touts Cuban tobacco import quality and urges buyers to prefer home made in Atlanta. The maker argues no Cuban tobacco enters his factory and claims factory workers earn higher wages than rivals in Tampa or Havens. He promotes Valdes cigars as equal or superior to imported brands, urging support for domestic product.

Valdes Cuba Vuelta Abajo Atlante Desser Dubai Tampa Havens Atlanta S. Walden

Rockstone among few favorites in Santa Anita card

At Santa Anita Park on February 18 the featured racing card yielded only one favorite winner Rockstone at 3 to 5. Results include first race Karoda winning at odds 18 to 1, second race Mike Molett at 18 to 5, and seven other races with long-priced winners. notes mention multiple horses and jockeys like Shilling and Powers.

Los Appeles Bante Anita Park Rockstone Karoda J Translucent GR. Brockel Herman. Doyte J. King Silppey Ed Ball Francia Josep Numero Evaros Voltrome H. Patten Powers Mike Molett Lilian M A “Walsh Semprovelle Star Blue Lexington Bitty Cunard Rusia the Wall Tam O'Malisy Maternee Lady Bitty Fowers Mike Jordan Rico Ben Sand Butwell Bon Tou Agnes Virginia Kurepatkin the Borgevin Amirker Rebinon Lucky Ranke Stone Sna Dame McGee Caan Kennedy A. Walen Garland Goldeteln Bail of Brass Paget ID Co Nebraska Lass McGeoy Gaisina Tea Set Part Bold Pitz Bertha LaReine Hindoo Heywood Balle Lanits Selting Bud Embry Russell Lucie Maurin Batwelsh Literta Tine Chavney Heeney Sky Lark Audubon Werdthorpe Town Tapies Altar ‘Bay Dr. Welw Ma

NETERINARIAN. rts. An ivy Bt city ad

Fragmentary text describes an engagement or deal involving Buenos Ayres and a price of 1 dollar in New York, dated February, with ad-like phrases about quality and field. Named entities include Buenos Ayres and New York, but details are unclear.

Warden wins in Emeryville upset at odds

Oakland racing notes report Warden, at 18 to 1, upset in the fourth race at Emeryville, beating Work and Bucger Red amid a crowded six furlongs selling event. Other races list Samota and The Frer among winners, with times and participating horses noted for a full card.

Oakland Cal Warden Salgutations Br Wiontight Emeryville Toy mi Ted Yun Warnen Aix Furionge Man Sard Scoville Antino Yan C Archibald Sennnd Coufesaor Kenen Apraham Denesq Mendyn Derdon Lucky Mate Piaumibie Dr. Sherman Watserkind Samota Motarthy von del Geovilie Golden Butterfly Taplin Warfare Amelia Rone Geneva Mins Georgia Garnickt Qualty Street Cann Merle Clanamon Welling Tohex St Avon Butler Cusmnavace Bruen Dargin Serenade Fulford Bazil J. C Cor Billy Bowlega Duke of Orleans Meverich Work Box Idl&covide Arebibatas Ak Bar Een Louis Stranber Footlouse Yakima Belle D. M Brown Puturity Oran Lee Harry Mogers If Wecumi Miderada Raleigh Gerando Bulonia Sonia Ralph Fr. Toser Madeline L Sesater

Georgia Team Falls to Columbus Five in Columbus

In Columbus Georgia on February 19 the Columbus Young Men's Christian Association beat the University of Georgia basketball team 44 to 29. The packed gym and roaring crowd reflected high excitement through an uneven matchup as Columbus backs used speed and height to outplay the Georgian lineup.

Columbus Cspecial Columbus Young Men‘s Christian Assortation University of Georgia Basket Teorgia Besketvik Columbus Boys Peacock Lewis Husky Georgia Mauve Piddy Colwmibus Georgia Young Men's Christian Association Columpus Position Peddy Newman Beck Massey Peacocke von Spréecken Dalerami_Peaze G. Sen

Shortage Of Cashier At Bank Sets Off Investigations

Newhern North Carolina February 19 A shortfall totaling 116000 was revealed at a preliminary hearing for John R B Carraway the defaulting cashier of the National Bank of Newhern Of this sum 320000 has been recovered and directors have contributed 100000 Carraways bond was raised to 8000 after a warrant by bank examiner Fred A Hall The case also notes Carraways personal crisis and related bank reports Nearby events include the death of Brayton a cashier in the Northern Pacific land department from a pistol wound and a collision injuring Edward Morris president of Morris & Co in Chicago with accompanying suffering and notes of misadventure

Newhern N.C John R. B. Carraway National Bank of Newhern Carraway Fred A. Hall National Bank Examiner St. al Ming Brayton Northern Pacific Railroad Land Department Bates Py White Bear Lake Atiner

Athletics Down Auburn Team in Close Atlanta Battle

In one of the hardest fought games in Atlanta, the Atlanta Athletic Club beat Auburn 21 to 18 at home. Nat Thornton starred for Atlanta with aggressive play and sharp passing, while Auburn’s Major and Gordy led late charges. End of first half stood 12 to 7, with both teams applauded for a sensational effort and crowd size noted.

Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club Auburn Aubuss Major Gordy Hie Basketa Parker Doonan Atkinson Hudson Spencer Post Aubien Fee Ee Mader Ritter Dorian Sencar Atkisson C. Doonan Dtudaon Atkianon Wosie Atkianon Tima Weeres Bean

Yellow Jackets Lose Green Star Tackle Abe Green

Abe Green the strong tackle who boosted the Tech line last season will not return to the Yellow Jackets for fall football practice. He will instead join Sewanee Tigers, seeking eligibility after recent West Point exams and mid term disruptions. Green showed power at Tech and is expected to be a key asset for Sewanee next year.

Abe Green Yellow Jackets Green Tech Sewanee Tigers Green Wad West Point Military Academy West Point

Death of Cardinal Gibbons’s Niece in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 9 the cardinal’s visit was marked by the death of his niece Mrs James J Fora. The cardinal presided at the funeral this afternoon with a solemn mass of requiem at Sacred Heart church.

Cardinal New Orleans Cardinal Gibbons James J. Fora Sacred Heart Church

Lovett Elected Vice President in United Packie Hatiroad

New York reports Lovett of this city was elected vice president of the Unton Packie Hatiroad to succeed the late Willem D. cornten. The appointment was made on February 18.

Mardi Gras Auto Races Begin This Afternoon

New Orleans prepares for the Mardi Gras speed carnival with drivers like George Robertson and Ralph de Farman arriving. The New Orleans Automobile Club runs the meet led by Campbell and Homer George, with amateur events and a national amateur championship slated across Saturday to Monday. Mrs Joan Newton Cuneo to compete against male drivers aiming to lower her world woman’s track records.

New Orleans George Robertson Pairmount Fark Brighton Fred Wagner Lewis Strang Ralph deFarman Robert Burman Louie Chevrolet Jimmy Brali Arthur W. Greaner Kid” Ethelidre FP. Scheffer A. Disbrow Mra Joan Newton Cuneo Campbell Homer George David Boston Clnetihall Wii Warliih Ryan Burman Dealt Smile Joan Newton Gunea

Bar Children From Bull Fights In Torreon Mexico

Adrus Juns director of public education seeks state action to ban teachers and children from attending bull fights. Osunt argues witnessing brutal exhibitions hardens students diminishing citizenship. Gener Onuna says bull rings drove Spain's decline as a world power. Sullivan Lewis match off in New Orleans fading, with last minute club switch awaiting a suitable opponent for Harry Lewis to stage next week.

Torreon Mex Adrus Juns Coachuila Senor Osunt Gener Onuna Spain Sullivan-Lewis New Orleans Mike

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