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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
5
The ad lists various lightweight derbies and felts with flat and rolling brims. Styles named THE MARCH A and THE WIZARDA feature self-trimmed bands, with prices from $3.00 to $4.00. Names include COLLEGE VARSITY KNAPP and STETSON competitors.
Grain prices and futures across Atlanta Boston and Chicago show mixed moves. No. 2 hay and mixed feeds range around 20 cents, wheat futures slip slightly with May and July contracts down, corn holds near steady, oats softening. Coffee and tea prices rise modestly while butter cheese and eggs in New York trade tiers hold firm. Shipping and shipments data are mixed with wheat and corn volumes noted, and regional quotes for Plains and California produce listed.
Inclement weather and track conditions hampered a race day at Jacksonville. Masters John led early but faded. Obert surged to the front as several favorites underperformed. multiple races produced close finishes and varied results with listed runners including Mon Ami, Jack Haig, and Desrock in the mix.
The piece lists spring training sites for major league teams including the Cleveland Naps and New York clubs. It names venues such as Chicago New Orleans, Pittsburg Hot Springs Arkansas, Northern Pines North Carolina, Marlin Texas, Brooklyn Columbia South Carolina, Cleveland Alexander, Detroit San Antonio Pekan, Washington Norfolk Virginia, Houston Texas, Boston Hot Springs Arkansas, Philadelphia Avanta Georgia, and New York Athens Georgia. The fragment reflects regional training plans and venue mentions.
Cadilllac Michigan February four thousand neighbors fill theaters as Ad Wolgast defeats Battling Nelson. Fathers and mothers react with tears and pride while Wolgast’s family recounts the rounds and hopes he retains the title. Wolgast’s mother vows she will not speak again until the victory is handed to him.
The Nelson-Wolgast bout drew about 27,000 in receipts with Wolgast at 8,700 and Nelson at 12,000 guaranteed. Nelson bought a 35 percent interest in moving pictures for 750. Talks of a rematch continue, but promoters and writers are unsure the men will meet again.
At Tampa the weather was hot and sunny and the track drew crowds to a keen program led by star jockey Fain who rode three winners. Grace Kimball won the feature fifth, edging Rebel Queen in a tight finish as favorites and longshots split the day. The card opened with Naughty Lad taking the maiden race and Dohalio capturing the second race.
The Constitution runs a contest offering six prizes for 300 word essays on which baseball player is most valuable to the team. Entries must be single sided, signed, within 800 words, and submit by next Tuesday judged by Dick Jemison. Prizes include season passes and opening game tickets.
George Monroe, noted promoter, plans a premier boxing event in Atlanta. He aims to feature top welterweight contender Honey Meltody and several leading lightweight and heavyweight prospects. Letters from Frankie White Grover Hayes and Fighting Dick Hyland signal strong interest for future matchups as Monroe prepares for a star‑studded lineup.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Jovan and aerial aspects in a life aid context. The readable pieces suggest a biographical or incident note involving a person named Jovan and an aerial element, but details are unclear. Further readable text is needed to produce a precise summary.
The 2620 Glidden tour began from Cincinnati at noon with Frank X. Zirbies driving pace and Bax Francisco at the wheel. The car carries photographic gear and mapping equipment as the route heads toward New York and Atlanta while Major General Wood and Major General Weston are mentioned in dispatches. The long journey, planned for June, will cover about 2200 miles with key controls at Nashville Memphis Little Rock Dallas and Fort Worth.
Big West of New York outboxed Buckles of the Monroe Athletic Club in a hard fought bout at Viedung Place. West dominated the action, landing cleaner blows while Buckles offered little success and absorbed punishment. The referee and ringside observers noted the bout was close but fair, with Montrose promoter credit given for proper training. Next week’s card features Foster versus Seals and Evans versus Murphy in the main 10 round bout and a 6 round semi final.
The rumor that University of Georgia baseball players were fired by faculty stirred students and fans. The report claimed Brecka Tabor and the Thompson brothers were dismissed, but later evidence showed all four remained in college and practicing. Soon forty to sixty candidates attended batting and field drills under Consh Colter and Captain Bveck ahead of Chase's anticipated leadership.
Birmingham manager Gladys Molesworth releases a schedule of spring dates for the Birmingham team. Planned games include matches against Philadelphia Athletics, the Cubs, Staveland, New York, Boston Nationals, and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa with additional dates to be announced.
WAKE FOREST FIVE HERE SATURDAY. Half readable ad notes Adams Athletic Club season game plans and a basketball schedule with unclear details. Names and exact venue or opponents are not fully legible.
Coach Dowd and eight players greeted by a royal welcome after a road trip of eight straight victories. They were met at the station by automobiles and paraded through the city. George C. Palmer led the ceremonies at the association building with readings and remarks by Tippe Peday, captain of the team. Each player received a pair of Diamond cuff-buttons presented with peach favors.
Manager Connie Mack and his Philadelphia Athletics arrive in Atlanta on Tuesday morning to begin spring practice at Ponce de Leon Park after plans to stop in Rockingham were dropped. President Heisman wired that the diamond would be ready, and Captain Barry Davis will lead the squad to Virginia Hot Springs before reaching Atlanta to ready the Yannigans for the fray.
Clif ford Harmon, known as Aero- Baxt, plans a long distance balloon flight from San Antonio on Friday afternoon weather permitting. He aims to reach Canada, equipped for extreme cold with furs and heavy clothing, food, and water for up to a week. His aide, George J Harrigan, will arrive from Los Angeles tomorrow.
Coalings Cal February 22. Ginger Williams a young heavyweight pugilist died today from injuries sustained yesterday in a fight with Kid Kenneth of Bakersfield. Williams was knocked through the ropes, his head striking a board and fracturing the skull at the base of the brain.
Mordecai Brown signs with the Chicago National Baseball team for the 1910 season. The veteran right hander joins the roster on February 23, bringing his speed and experience to bolster the pitching staff and boost the club's chances in the coming year.
Fulton county pioneer family ties noted as DeFear remains seriously ill at his home 608 Highland Avenue. He is receiving attention from physicians and relatives, with hope for a full recovery.
The Florida Special departs Atlanta at 11 20 a m and arrives Macon at 1 35 p m the first stop then reaches Jacksonville by 8 20 p m The service features new electric lighted street cars and operates on the Southern Railway.
Fragmentary school note indicates pellagra study efforts in Columbia with mentions of February activity, hospital service charges, and possible state involvement. Text is garbled but suggests a public health focus on pellagra and related care costs.
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