Alfred Shrubb Beats Dorando Pietri in 15 Mile Indoor Race
Alfred Shrubb, the English distance runner, defeated Dorando Pietri of Italy in a 15 mile indoor race at the Seventy-forth Regiment armory. Shrubb led from the first mile, extending to a final margin of about two laps, with Pietri finishing in a spirited sprint.
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Shrubb
Rataio
Alfred Shrubb
Dursndir
Talian
Seventy-fonth Regiment Armory
Lupe Imabe
Te Dorands
Dorkade
Independents Edge All-Stars In Local Exhibition Game
The independents defeated the All-Breen team 10 to 1 in a bedtetbal exhibition at the Santa Athletic Court. The event served as a warmup to the Asheville planta game, with strong showings from Pesttos Blake and Merrieaa in a 30 minute first half and a 30 minute second half.
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All-Breen
Santa Athletic
Ashevilles
Amd Fox
Cobb Brothers Play in Gainesville Today
Gainesville Ga February 25 special Ty Cobb Paul Cobb Tommy McMissa and the lar enemiesere bf the to Gainesville Friday February 26 to play the Riverside Military academy its opening cam This game has been looked forward to by the people generally and a large crowds not only from Gainesville but leo from the nearby towne expected to attend Much enthusiasm is doing manifested wearly and if the Academy team plays the gaoia that the Fecent Practice foreshadowa the pro emionsis may be given a surprise.
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Gainesville
Cobb
Paul
Tommy McMissa
Riverside Miliary Academy
Leo
Hayes and Dorando to Meet Once More
New York February 28 John Hayes, former marathoner once disgraced by Dorando’s disqualification, will get another chance to reclaim his honor. Hayes posted a $1,000 forfeit to face Dorando over the full distance in Madison Square Garden at a date to be chosen, with Hayes in good condition and the bout postponed for the Stil den contingency.
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New ‘York
Johnaway ‘Hayen
Zeller Improving and Hopes to Return This Season
Rube Zeller, the widely known Atlanta pitcher from the late 1800s era, shows signs of recovery from illness. He reported to the New York Americans last spring but contracted tuberculosis and returned home in critical condition, though he now shows improvement and expects to be active again soon.
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Rube" Zeller
Billy Smith
New York Americans
New York
Pell and Schaffer Win Final Round Short Places
In New York on February 25 T. R. Pell and G Gameton Schaffer secured wins in the final round of the event. The results concluded with Pell and Schaffer taking precision spots in the final stage.
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Pell
Schaffer
New York
T. R. Pel
Ed G. Gameton
National Players Released in Boston Firm Shake Up
New York reports the National League clubs bold moves with multiple contract signings and two player releases. The Boston organization reportedly parting with a Brooklyn catcher and Dutchess talent as the season moves forward. Signs point to a broader reshuffle across teams as rosters adjust.
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New York
Jobn A
Natan Leegus Ang
Tromu
Ionmo
Clactonall
P! A
Blechanea
Boston of
Brooklyn
Failore Ritterie
Donves
Walthour Faces Root In Six Day Race Tonight
Two cycling legends Walthour and Root prepare for a packed program at Madison Square Garden tonight. The feature event is a one mile water paced race with both men famed for pace following. The meet also includes a mill handicap sprint, a Smile open race, and motorized two mile heats by Lawson and Turville. An 18 mile event uses a French starting style adding added suspense as riders and motors vie for pace.
Sid Smith Contract Received Yesterday
Yesterday afternoon the signed contract of Sidney Smith, catcher and infielder, was received by Manager Billy Smith with Smith’s signature affixed. The receipt of the missive ends any doubt about the star slugger joining the team.
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Sidney Smith
Billy Smith
John Hancock
Smith
Sid Smith
Sid to Attend Roll Call as Alma Cracker Comeback Focus
Sid will be on hand when the roll is called on March 7 and may report ahead of time. He is glad to return to Alma, feeling a strong longing after two years of royal reception by the fans. He aims to play the best game of his career and believes the Crackers of 1909 will be winners.
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Sid
Alma
Fang
Attar
Smith
Billy Smith Back Loaded With News
President J W Helsmaan and Manager Bis Smith return from the southern association spring meeting reporting smooth league dealings. Catchers Herbert Smith and Joe Sugden may be waived for sale with Sugden likely resold to Vancouver. Cincinnati Reds preparations at Ponte de Leon advance, and Atlanta players will begin practice next week. Printing of Southern Association tickets may come to Atlanta this year to boost fan engagement.
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J. W. Helsmaan
Bis Smith
Southern Association
Herbert Smith
Joe Sugden
Smit
Sugden
Vancouver
Smith
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Anand
Cincinnnati Reda
Ponce da Leon Park
Yeetontay
Billy
Inauguration Special Train Service Details
Southern Railway announces an inauguration special on Tuesday March 2 with added regular service. Train departs Atlanta with a dining car aboard a special train. Ticket price 687 cashes in a tentative fare. Contact lines provide details and directions away from Peach Tree Street.
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Southern Railway
Righteiase
Atlante
Seale
Peachtree Street
Silver Knight Wins At Oakland In Close Finish
Desconnets led early as Silver Knight rallied in the stretch to win cleverly at Oakland racing. The card lists multiple races with favorites, odds, and notable runners including AM Bar Han and Wi Ptearo in a noisy program of five to six furlong sprints and longer events.
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Oakland
Cal
Emaryeilis
Atomille Dewconmeta
Siler Knight
Cleverty
AM Bar Han
Wi Ptearo
Reawhia
Aeling
Antigo
Archtmid
Carchibald
Argonsut
Deverich
Kerchernike
Tom Hayward
Font Baw
Lir Lynnewood
Migs Marconi
Duchess of Montebelro
Strokerin
Onn
Gure
Hon Boriave
Searle
Moariah King
Bera A
Peer
Obafman
To.b
Censhtuile
Henry ”. Ran
Sipth
Ak Sarfan
J Sullivan
Wl Pleave
Gearommets
Chitteriten
Serenade
Mim Bentlews
Jam
Bix Farlomgs
Tattle Gir
Beney
Keogh
Joe Nealon
Trne
Ailhews
Burnch
Flying Davee
Wronsky
Mike Raholm
Lockfoot
R. H. Vishecty
Alma Boy Triumphs at Santa Anita in Close Mile Race
Santa Anita crowds witness a tight midweek program led by Alma Boy, who narrowly wins the mile and furlong feature after a steady drive. Albers Star places second as Kira Bandly is edged in the 5th race, with several other horses posting notable times and finishes across a nine-race card including two-year-olds and sprints.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Borses
Santa A
Fat Wan
Alma Boy
Albers Star
Kira Band
Molesey
McGee
Tellenicker
Powers
Mary F
Bon Ton
Jepulvedla
Mcffea
Fora
the Wolf
Buiwells
Velma S
Lady Sholer Ren
Login
Walaby
Jane Swift
Fikennedy
Blo & Berond
Belle of
Troquoia
Rusaon
Bella Steere
Molite Mentriee
Tamara
Rdecklaw
Akyo
Alblom HL
Mo Mite
Allevia
Butwell
Pickaway
Ehuning
Mula Ae Goetheam
As Walsh
Yeme
Progreeez
Wire Cma
Lamylity
Charley Paine
Harcourt
Manila
Tampa race results highlight a cool day and fast times
On the twentieth day of the race meet in Tampa Tempe weather was fine and attendance good. Hooray's mile set a track record by a half a second. Jockey Wood, an Ariz Dodger, was suspended. Several races featured strong finishes from Derby Dancer and Finton while various odds and times are noted for multiple fifths and thirds.
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Tempe
Fie
Foutstat
Barre
Charittes
Jockey Wood
Gafinitaly
Machelmer
Taverito
Halifax
Fory Grandma
Derby Dancer
Wpcond
Raiey
Turkonga
Fiyth
Finton
Isis
Cloisterasa
Tis
Beath Lass
Giliford
Tirom
Bert Maxwell Signs Contract Amid New Crackers Roster
Bert Maxwell signs for the 1898 season with the Crackers. Other listed players include Tom Fish Winters Arthur Ham Pitener Gcittin, all slated to join the club. The article notes changes in pitching material and announces the updated lineup for spring.
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Bert Maxwell
Tom Fish
Dinger’ Winters
Arthur Ham
Pitener
Guess the Southern Association Standings by May Fifteenth
Readers urged to submit guesses on the eight SA teams standings from opening game to May 16. Contest runs to April 15 with prizes including season passes and grandstand seats. Tickets reward early correct guesses and the first, second, and third placers receive extra game tickets. Mail entries to The Standing Kaltar Tha Constitution Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Association
Phil
Pilkheo
Uttle Keener
Weason
Coond
Dane Forest
Grally
Tha Constitution
Atlanta
Asheville Wins Exhibition Basketball Bout 32 to 24
Asheville's basketball team defeated the Atlanta Athletic Club 32 to 24 in an exhibition before a large crowd. Jemison starred for Asheville with 24 points while Lipinaky led Asheville with strong defense. The game featured intense rough play and spectator disapproval toward both teams and officials.
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Jemison
Tora
Atlanta Astalte
Asheville Young Men's Christian Association
Atlanta
Littée
Asheville
Tie Tarfeels
Fesen
Elep
Accun
Lipinaky
Brown
Clu
Feld
Doonan
Al&isson
Postion
Hudsons
Bawer
Alen
Arkleman
Linhneky
Doonan i
Beates
Lynlen Thorman
Reveres
Lawrence Brown
Joe Hean
Field Nall
Doonas
Aikimsoo
Hoger
Allen A
Lapinagy
Jewelpox
Bygga
Taule
Ashevilla Fhca
Aminute
Devlin Kinney Fight Stopped by Sheriff in Arkansas
After fourteen rounds the scheduled twenty round bout between Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia and Eadie Kinney of Chicago was halted by the sheriff and the referee awarded the decision to Devlin. Mayor Joad orders principal arrested for a test case to decide if prize fights violate the law. Governor Donaghey’s order to end prize fights is to be enforced.
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Rot Springs
Ark
Atta
Tommy Devlin
Philadelphia
Eadie Kinney
Chicago
Jto Devin
Doneghey
Atlanta Team Travels Least Total Mileage in South
The officially adopted echocate shows the Atlanta baseball team will travel less in actus miles than any other team in the Southern Association. Mileage figures list Atlanta at 6,252 miles, Mobile 7,419, Little Rock 6,127, Birmingham 8,465, Nashville 8,722, Montgomery 8,467, Memphis 10,079, and New Orleans 10,466.
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Atlanta
Mobile
Little Red
Birmingham
Naphvile
Montgomery
Memphis
New Orleans
Man Electrocution At Bed Won t Bury Store
Garewcusi English, son of Anastinn of Sandersville, was electrocuted last night at Bed wont & Bury store by grabbing a pocket of an incandescent lamp. A windstorm caused wiring contact between high and low voltage lines, spraying 2300 volts and voltages across the area, leading to the fatal accident as the store and street flooded with wet floors.
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Sandersville
Garewcusi
Boestal
Benory English
Anastinn
Bedwont & Bury
Lauler
Man Dies After Carbolic Acid Ingestion in Prattville
In Prattville on February 20, George here died from carbolic acid after ingesting three ounces. Officials believe the death resulted from suicidal intent amid domestic troubles.
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Prattville
Atm
George Here
Birmingham Buys Morris in Major League Trade
Second Baseman Morris of the AL Louis Nationals was acquired today for 1780. Morris previously led the South Atlanta League in both second base and shortstop after managing the varnanh team. Contracts received include Kane Mc Gilvary Ellam Douis Laird Bauer Fieharty Moora Nally Hemp Jonkers Rowen and Gygi.
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Arreungagi
Aim
Tai BiPen Oahugnain
Morris
AL Louis Nationals
Macon Sally League Manager Arrives for Season Work
Macon Ga February 25 special Jack Lawlor arrives in Macon to take over as manager of the Macon Sally league team. He will start tomorrow surveying grounds and assembling a crew to begin work within a week with plans for a long tent under way.
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Macon
Jack Lawlor
Tocal Plana
Arong
Keily Beats Thomn in Middleweight Bout at Fairmont
Hugo Keily of Chicago defeated Joe Thomn of San Francisco in a middleweight fight at the Fairmont Athens Tonight. The referee stopped the contest when Thomn was helpless, with Keily now set to face Stacles Kotchell in a likely title bout.
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Monly
Neaville Athletic Club basketball game postponed
The Neaville Athletic Club basketball game scheduled for tonight in Nashville Tennessee was indefinitely postponed due to unavailability of a local venue. No new date was announced.
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Nashville
Tenn
slakjeThe Neanville Athletic Club
Bkr
Jolsenem
Naenvill Athletic
Prohibition Tilt in Arkansas House
In Little Rock on February 25 the Arkansas House debated a statewide prohibition bill. The Gans measure, backed by temperance supporters, had a 29 vote majority but failed to pass today amid strong opposition. An amendment to exempt Sebastian County was voted down. the chamber showed no counties excluded. The bill passed second reading. a substitute to submit the issue to a special election for popular vote was read once, with further consideration delayed.
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Litte Rock
Ark
Fuse
Sebastian
Fort Smith
Carolina Counties Face Vote On Prohibition Amendment
The senate adopted a statewide prohibition amendment to close all county dispensaries by July 1 with a July 6 reopen date for those counties not yet under prohibition. It also requires counties with dispensaries to hold local elections to decide prohibition or continuation of the county dispensary system. Some counties may not reopen immediately.
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Volumila
Senuke
Senate
Cincinnati Reds to Open Spring Camp in Atlanta
Cincinnati Reds depart Saturday for Atlanta to begin spring training under Manager Grifith. Pitchers report with gear as workouts start Monday with two sessions daily, ahead of preseason games. Also notes a judge’s ruling delay in Patrick Calhoun case as jury selection continues and other court activity.
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Cincinnati
Grif Tth
Atlanta
Comen
Grifath
Petition for charter of John Barclay Memorial Playground Association
Fulton County Georgia petition seeks incorporation of a benevolent corporation named John Barclay Memorial Playground Association to acquire real estate in Atlanta for a park and playground. It requests rights to buy transfer and manage land, fund-raising by subscription and donation, and eventual winding up by by-laws, with the aim of creating a dedicated park named John Barclay Playground.
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Allenta
Atlanta
John Barclay
Nate Corporation
Patitioners
East Corporation
Cty of
Athetia
Eich Tome
Petitionern
Enld Corporation Snell
Astves
Weld Corporation
Tawe
E. W. Palmer
Altimney
Wiedie
Arnold Broyles
State OF
Genugia
FUFON
John
Bardar
Rede
Isealy Arnold
Sroyl Terk
Fulton County
Food and Liquor Trade Ad in Old Catalog Style
A fragmented OCR snippet lists various liquor brands and vendors, mentioning products and traders in a dense old newspaper style. It references foods and drugs and notes that some liquors are not imitations while listing multiple brands and places, all in a one-page catalog-like tone.
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Rouna Redin
Pekreadta
Fred
Cote
Gomer
Rook
Aye
Kvamel
Crise
Wil Wood
Uty
Piedmont Park Buildings For Sale Auction Notice
Piedmont Park property to be sold by the Park Commission of Atlanta. On Tuesday March 9th bidders may bid on the Administration Building Agriculture Building and the Free Desartooent Building. W. n Sonner, president.
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Piedmont Buildings
Steve R. Johnacon
Eadeatats and
Lancer
Wall
Park Commossaten
Atlanta
D “Adéwre
Piedmont Park
Semmerly
Admministration Suilding
W. N Sonner
Bare Commiasion
Two white men charged in Negro Milliefin case
In Andalusia Alabama on February 28 Hicks and another well known white man were jailed after being accused of murdering Millie fin Anew, a Black driver employed publicly. The case centers on alleged involvement in the killing of a Negro.
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Avergreen
Alu
Will Hicks
Jal
Andalusia
Millie Fin
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