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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
7
A spring Mobile meeting adopted a rule for postponed games to be played the next day or at the earliest possible moment. If the opening game is postponed it is played off the next day, with two postponements leading to the first time the teams meet again. The change aims to boost attendance and player morale with doubleheaders at the season start.
The Southern Golf Association directors met in Birmingham to set this year’s championship at Memphis with Atlanta to host in 1910 and Birmingham in 1911. Pensacola gains member entry as entry fees are paid, and a special cup offered by President H. F. Smith plus local prizes attract visiting players.
Prep Showl Baseball League secretary Buyley Beev calls a meeting at 8:40 PM in College Co-Op Ca's office for interested members. Current team membership will be determined. applicants should submit in writing and attend with a representative. After tonight's meeting the league forms and first games are planned for mid next month.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls a man named Javan Ili s and a tale of remarkable revival medicine. It mentions pressures and a past offer, with hints of a plain page table and a line about 33 and 6.1. Hood tio. The text references PFs reaparilia, Lowell, Moms and a vague medical or personal context.
Ea Laflienes signed his contract as a member of the Detroit Tigers for the coming season. Ed should have a good season and, if given the Droper chances, he ought to get into the games and see some action.
Hall's bowlers take all three games in the Atlanta Athletic Minb tournament round, boosting Hall's standings to lead with 16. The evening's top score was Upshaw's 225 and best average went to Berrien at 175 1 6. McGinty trails with a lower total as the event progresses and team rankings shift.
Comedian Lee Garvin, hailed as the prince of comedians and a capable catcher, may be transferred from Mobile to the Shreveport Texas League team. If the deal goes through Garvin would face a possible relocation, with readers urged to check details and buy tickets.
A small crowd attended the Velodrome for a motor paced and sprint bicycle program. Walthour defeated Root in two straight semi heats, with notable pace and flexible start strategies. The event featured multiple motor paced and professional races, Cameron and Williams placing in finals, and Walthour winning the five mile motor paced by eight time units.
Mobile defeated Birmingham YMCA 24 to 18 to win the Southern Basketball Association championship. Mobile led throughout, Birmingham tied in the second half before Mobile pulled away. Lineups and scoring details are listed, with referee Patterson noted.
Manager 5 H Rogers of the Tech tennis team calls for candidates for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet at East Lake Atlanta Athletic Club. The Yellow Jackets seek a better showing this year with Patterson Woleman Clark and Ina Dawson brothers already reporting and many more expected.
Douglasville Ga February 25 two star members of the local baseball team signed with manager Jack Lawlor of Macon in the Sally League. McCoy, an excellent infielder, is a slugger and a solid all around man.
Pelt and Grant win a February 26 contest in New York with a 28 feagles crammioush score and 7 6 defeat of rivals. Pell faces Shaffer for the gii zles ttle and cup as the tournament reaches its end.
Fans flood the Standing Editor with about 100 guesses daily as they ponder May 15 standings. With 40 820 possible signt combinations and positions shifting, no one knows the result, increasing contest excitement. Envelopes must have proper postage to be counted.
In Columbus Ga on February 26 the Columbus YMCA defeated Mercer University 48 to 18 in a game built on hustle over finesse. Columbus closed its home season with a strong showing after losing more widely in Atlanta Montgomery and Blythe.
Daily four trains run from Atlanta to Washington with times 12:15 am 1:00 am 2:05 pm and 8:45 pm A special presidential train will run Tuesday March 2 with a 6:03 pm departure from Atlanta and 10:00 pm arrival at Washington The Pullman sleeping dining and first class cars will be provided The No 49 New York and New Orleans Lim will stop at designated stations James Freeman district passenger agent offers reservations at 1 Peach Tree Street city ticket office
In Philadelphia last night a prize fight between Terry Devlin and Widie Kenney in Chicago led to arrests of both fighters and manager Helvinger by city detectives. All were released on bonds as city police court continued the cases, which will test the anti prize fight law. The promoters said the contest was not a prize fight, arguing no law violation and a minimum fine upon conviction could be 31 00.
Governor Donaghue announced he will pursue action after clashes last night in Hot Springs. He stated no more prize fights will be allowed and called bike matches in the state a form of prize fighting, pledging to halt them.
Robbers targeting chewing gum and weighing machines have operated in Macon for months with police unable to stop them. Several machines were damaged and cash stolen recently, totaling a substantial amount. Donahue of Boston and Farmer of Peoria headline a boxing card at Parkview Athletic Club next Tuesday night, with a six round bout featuring Dickson of the United States ship Tacoma and Tiotney of New Orleans, plus a semi final pairing Barry Phillips of New Orleans against Paddy McAndrews of Philadelphia.
The special leaving Atlanta at 9:30 a.m. on March 2 offers high-class coaches, Pullman sleeping car, and dining car. It will arrive in Weekington at 7:44 p.m. James Freeman, district passenger agent, handles reservations at Peachtrea Street.
Oakland California February meet sees Booger Red surge to victory in the Meeker handicap at Emeryville. Smitey Corbett and Tony Faust were favorites. Booger Red led from Madiman and Wenutle with Corbett fading after a brave bid. Second race featured Indian Maid and Ollie Tame. third race saw Okenita win after a strong stretch run. Additional results include Lady Alecia and Waraburger victories in later races and detailed Oakland entries for the card.
At Santa Anita Los Angeles February 98 Animus surged in the final eighth to overtake odds-on Maite and claim the Imite purse. Jockey F Dugan rode from New York and headed to England after the night’s racing. The card opened with Allar Boy winning the first race over Teo Beweh and Tendercrest. Myron O’Connell led the two-year-olds in the second race. Lads Irros captured the six furlongs in the third. Green Seal won the mile and an eighth fourth race.
Multiple races at Tampa list winners Hugh Farrell in the six furlongs, Herlida prevailing at a distance, Rexall and Lady Ethel among victors in longer routes. Reports note Jack McKeon and Clifton Forge as strong entries, with Manager S I Bell calling for cafetaines men and a Tech track team buildup. Police report fines for horse racing violations and auto-speed infractions affecting local authorities.
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