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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1910
Page
7
In 1910 the firm proclaims its expansion from M. R. Emmons Co. to Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company. It pledges quality men’s clothing, fair prices, ambitious growth, and careful advertising, aiming to serve Atlanta with better personal dress and sensible service.
A concise notice highlights a local clothier shop serving men and boys with garments and accessories. It notes offerings from hats to tailored wear, reflecting a period-era emphasis on ready-to-wear and custom fittings.
The Atlanta Baseball Association disposed of two players by outright sale. Both players were farmed out during the era in question, with transactions noted as simple sales.
Last year South Atlantic League clubs ended with players returning to Atlanta as seasons closed. Jake and Alena, an outfielder and first baseman, plus Enos Kirkpatrick the shortstop, were among those moved. Henn went to Altoona in the Tri-State League and Kirkpatrick to Portsmouth in the Virginia State League. The two players are expected to excel in new spots, showing speed for their new leagues, though they did not display top-class form with Atlanta.
Cincinnati December 31 The National Baseball Commission denied Philip Lewis request to be declared a free agent or to have Brooklyn paid his salary for the period between the Eastern League and the National League seasons.
A railway notice announces a significant timetable change. Train 12 from Mamphia to Washington departs and arrives. No. 33 adjusts its bath at 4:45 pm. Reid transfers from Birmingham to assist passenger agent Warne.
Boxing card at Monroe Athletic Club in Steiner Emory building Vaud Place features Billy Griffiths vs Jack Foy top bout. The program includes six and ten round bouts with four round prelims. Greek Eddie Kelly meets Bobby Van, Kid Butt faces Kia Hector in an opening four round bout. Griffiths touted as the best day at Mass weight in Atlanta history, with Foy showing welcome improvement since last meeting.
The Birmingham base ball club seeks waivers on catcher Tommy Raub a longtime Southern League backstop famed for skill but known for strained relations with Birmingham and Slagville teammates. If available Atlanta might claim Raub at waiver price depending on manager Jordan's stance.
The Vanderbilt five meet the Birmingham Athletic Club in a scheduled basketball game tonight. The record ahead shows Vanderbilt preparing to measure up against Birmingham, with attention on form and strength ahead of upcoming opponents.
McGraws Giants head to Martin Springs Texas for spring training with stars Christy Mathewson Bugs Raymond and Arthur Briswell. The club will play Birmingham Barons and plan a March 21 game in Atlanta to feature former Atlanta players and top prospects.
At Oakland California a track meet amid sloppy showers featured twelve horses from H G Bedwell arriving from Juarez. Pride of Lismore won the first race as Raleigh P. D. led late, with Daddy Gip a pace setter. Turret and Lady Elizabeth placed in later events while Raleigh P. D. dominated the Himbra handicap. Other races listed include Six furlongs and mile events with various handlers and times, reflecting a lively but rain affected card.
At Jacksonville Fla December 21 warm weather brought a large crowd to Moncrief Park for an afternoon of racing. Long-priced horses finished in the money as Masterson defeated Guy Fisher and Booger Red in the fourth race. Tomorrow features a New Year handicap for 2010 over one mile with yearlings making their first quarter mile appearance. Race results include Jubilee Juggina winning the first, Comedienhe the second, Dona Ha the third, Bat Masterson the fourth, Curming the fifth, and multiple entries listed for the day.
A chaotic draft of race card entries from Emeryville lists horses, riders, and weights across six races. Names such as Ola Mexico, Collector Jessup, Jim Gaffney, Cymbal, Colonel Jack, and Fresueto appear with weights and purses in a scrambled OCR excerpt.
The Michelin cup for duration and distance in flight in 1949 was awarded to Henry Farman, the English aeronaut, after he set an unbeaten 144 mile record in 4 hours 5 minutes ??? The day’s events included a 124 mile 2 hour 32 minute run at Rheims by M Delagrarge as the closest challenge. Farman then demonstrated mastery at Mourmelon Legrand and Pau where Leblanc won the Ane dkecon cup.
The Pittsburgh Baseball Association led by President Barney Dreyfus announces Whittington Park in Hot Springs is leased for ten years as training quarters for the team. Major league clubs Cincinnati and Brooklyn have prior spring training ties, with Boston area agencies also involved.
Balmy weather drew a large crowd as Tampa racing fans watched a full program. Jockeys Maynes and Mountain will not ride. betting limits set to change next week. Race results list winners Julietta M and Eva Tanguey among others, with Tampa entries for today and notes on the time standard shift to Eastern time. Cincinnati jail update shows Charles L. Warriner still jailed pending Mrs Jeannet art Ford case testimony.
Jackson county grand jury indicted three officers and several exchange directors for conspiring to fix prices of butter, eggs, potatoes, and other food staples in the Kansas City market. The charges allege a Price control scheme affecting local commerce and consumers.
A terse dispatch from St Paul claims the switchmen's strike is dead with little street reaction or reports of disruptions. No widespread reports of rail slowdowns, shortages, or confrontations are noted in the city papers.
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