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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

19

Asheville closes Atlanta season with perfect three year run

Asheville North Carolina’s Young Men’s Christian Association basketball team, unbeaten in three years with 27 straight wins, faces the Atlanta Athletic Club in a season finale at the Atlanta Club. A reserves versus all star match precedes the main game as Asheville’s sharp, fast lineup meets Atlanta’s returning champions in a potentially championship deciding encounter.

Asheville N.C Atlante Athletic Club Arheville South Ashevilla Atlante Athlatic Club Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club Met Aeheville Ashevilly Blaze Capital Athletic Club Captain State Thanta AC Aindeon Roger Uoonan Aikieson Bhure Stokely Atsligon Spenree Lipmnsky Doonar Port Brown Thornton Schaer Lynch Majoc Laurence Young Guphe Doe Agheville

Obscure Handicapping Card Delivers Upset at Santa Anita

In a crowded Santa Anita program, Orbiocular first in the handicap wins as the favorite moves clear late. Second and fourth races produce favorites winning while several longshots place. a third-place finisher is disqualified for foul. Multiple races list near-identical names and odds reflecting a volatile card.

Selore boos en offered in weak JEP tees

Fragmentary text mentions names and offers with unclear context. Extractable items include a Selore related offer and references to JEP tees, a weak position, and a potential figure named Fiala with a vader note. details are indeterminate from the readable lines.

Fiala

Mobile Gulls Show Up Strong For 1909 Season

Mobile managers of 1909 team, George Reed and Eddie Babrie, return from Arkansas to prepare the Mobile club for the season. They signed pitchers Lefevelt, Burstem, Hixon, Killen, and others, plus infielders and outfielders from leagues across the region. The park is prepared on Mobile Bay with improved grandstand and a distant press box as the squad awaits final selection for the fight for the pennant.

G. Flowrsey Mobile Als George Reed Mobile Baseball Club Hot Springs Ark Sem Reed Eddie Babrie Southern League Reed Bablie Baseball Association Heed Mobile Bay Kavanusush Hsaqual N Play Fang Lefevelt Burotem Hixon Killen Schultz Miter Stockdale Torrey Kirkman Becker Catehern Cote Braun Garvin D. Z. Shea Cats Kalamazoo Houston Fhoton Watson Gregory Rhoton Macon Keystone Wetson Columbia Gregory California Benson Texcule Paul Sentell Sis Hopkins Toledo Montgomery Left Garden Toddy Daley Rabb Cotton States New York Americans Hopkins Rebb Meridien Woodie Thornton Moble Thornton Wheat

Princeton Dominates Second Indoors Meet In Washington

In the sixth renewal of the federal indoor games held in Washington, Princeton, Penn, Virginia, Johns Hopkins and Villanova led a field of top athletes. Virginia won the 1800 meter relay. Johns Hopkins edged George Washington in another relay. Princeton won the all collegiate relay. Barry Hillman and Lawson Robertson led a sprint victory. notable jumps reached 12 feet 8 inches, with high jump and hurdles placing top contenders from Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgetown. A late report notes some figures misread as dress adjustments linger.

Washington Princeton Pennaghams Virginia Johns Hopkins Villa Nova Colleges Nt Seralty Pennsylvania University of Virginia George Washington Vesta Fire Bent Hartrantt University of Punnayivanle Woo B. J. Martin Tom Smith Georgetown University L. Martin University of Viretula Wolversity Pennsylvanis A. © Handolph Harry B Porter Athdatie New York Maohen W.chur Tick University of Pennsylvania A. C. Randolph

De Palma Sets Ten Mile Race Record At New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 20, Ratnk De Palma won the 10 mile handicap in a Pint car, beating a field of five and setting a new world track record for heavyweight gasoline cars at 6 minutes 11 2-8 seconds. Mrs Joan Cuneo also broke her own five mile record in an exhibition race with 5 06 2-6, while De Palma dominated multiple events including the 50 mile and 10 mile legs as crowds of about 7,000 watched.

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Firestone Wins Wide in Notable Oakland Handicap

Firestone ran from the field to capture the Lawrence Handicap at Emeryville. The favorite overcame an early stumble, overtook Nadzu and Rose Queen to win easily as showers cool the muddy track. Filletta added another victory later, leading all the way to beat Kate Powers and Rotrou.

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Automobile supply and repair shop touts full line of parts

The business promotes a complete range of car accessories, top quality oils and gasoline, and all items needed for automobiles. It advertises a large steam heated, fire proof building, a clean and roomy layout, and a guaranteed repair shop capable of handling any repair.

Southern League spring meeting draws crowd in Mobile

Mobile reports say the Southern League will hold its spring meeting at the New Battle House with President William Kavanaugh presiding. At least sixty attendees are expected as schedules for the championship race are debated and opening games set for April 15 in New Orleans with matchups featuring Mobile, Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, Nashville, and Little Rock.

Mobile Als Monte Southern League New Battle House William Kavanaugh Little Rock Ark J. H. Farrell National Association of Baseball Clubs Charles Colseon Mobile Club Kavanaugh Montgay New Orleans Coluson Big Kavanaugh Mobby Memphis Birmingham Avants Montgomery Nashville Montgomary Atlanta New Orleana Anata Orleans Memphia Avanta

Steeplechase Handicap At Tampa Draws Large Crowd

Tampa Florida February 20 The fine weather and the Duke of Belcourt cup handicap race drew a large attendance. Hetti Joy led the steeplechase from the start and won easily over Xumart. Claiborne upset Don Hamilton for the stable, while Roseburg II and Slatin were interfered with. In the other races Rennette won at five furlongs, Siskin took the handicap, Adams Match won for five starters, Trey of Epa Pron captured the mile race, and Kiomesta II led the five furlongs.

Tampa Flo Deep Hetti Joy Xumart Clairborne Don Hamilton Siskia Roseburg II Slatin Claiborne Captain Dubwin Pinkerton Agency Han Arrow Swift Ether’ Jay Suupind Yumurl Ow Gorwt Qnity Wor Ad Bila Dow Hamilton Siskin Rossburg Fivg Adams John A To & Grep Wiltew Poume Trey Epa Pron Mscond Tod Thin

Winter Ball Playing Sparks Health Concerns For Players

A baseball editorial argues winter play harms players health and readiness. It advocates limiting winter games, promoting rest and recovery, and suggests players pursue other work in the off season. It notes Asheville’s upcoming basketball clash with Atlanta and reflects on season-ending stakes for local teams.

Sidney Smith Accepts Teams in Baseball Waiver Talks

Manager Billy Smith arrives at the Mobile meeting to seek waivers on Jos Sugden from Vancouver and Herbert Smith, last season’s catcher. The Vancouver club wants Sugden returned. if waivers clear, Herbert Smith may also be offered away. Sidney Smith vows to play the best ball of his career for the Crackers in Atlanta, with McMurray of Wabi assisting.

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Texas League grants franchise to Temple in ten club lineup

At a Texas League meeting, a new franchise is granted and another town added to the circuit, expanding the league to ten clubs. Houston and Oklahoma City are noted in context, with temple cited as a potential tenth member and event details appearing in the report from Bussey's and other local reference points.

Houston Oklahoma Ctr Temple

Stevenson Ill at Bloomington Home After Campaign Strain

Adlai E Stevenson III, former vice president candidate and governor hopeful, is reported ill at his Bloomington residence. Campaign strain during the recent defeat is said to have weakened him in recent weeks amid ongoing political activity and public appearances.

Adlai Stevenson III Chicago Adlai E Bterenson United States Bloomington

Marathons Are Coming The Foreign Import Parade

The piece lampoons baseball sluggers and foreign players arriving in the United States. It jokes about women hitters and pitchers in the Southern League, mentions Tor Tingers, Campbells, Senor Dorundo, and Swedish Marathonian visitors, noting the influx of foreign talent and the public’s appetite for flour and sugar.

Tor Tingers Pune Campbells

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