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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1904

Page

12

Ficht on Pools Will Be Pushed

Charlie Jones manager of the Ponce De Leon Commission Company surrendered after a grand jury indictment for maintaining a gaming house. He posted a cash bond of 8500 and was released. State solicitor C D Hill aims to close the commission if courts find law violations. The company claims no money changes hands and that bets are telegraphed to the track.

Charlie Jones Ponce de Leon Commission Company C. D. Hill Commission Company Court Exchange Len G. Broughton Supreme Court

Ascot Park results and mixed racing card wrap

Los Angeles January 8 reports Urbano and Orsine as only winning favorites at Ascot Park amid clear weather and fast track. Six furlongs sold winners Urbano Leal runner up Jungler. Golden Boy wins two stakes races and Orsina takes the sixth race. Also notes a German cruiser visit to Pensacola with a training squadron call on the Stein.

Los Angeles Calif Urbano Orsine Ascot Park J Booker Leal Parretto Jungler Adama Ural Profitable Lordan Ping Estada Golden Boy J. Booker Gottileben Kent Redfern Imdy Blair Moonstone Kilo TI Absolute Turtle Lady Usk Nora Laocoon Platonius Prior Discus Johnson Altrada J Lewis Dr. Worth Obio Girl Bassanto Gold One Frank Pearce Seaforth Albert Right Mr Robinson J. Lewis J. W. Kirby Buxton Canejo Schwarzwald Ese Nogg Flamere Stanser Orsina L. Spencer Glennavis Montana Peeress Ascot Slauson Course Mack Thisbe Frierline Galanthus Gelfshi Girt Mae Fieckno Andrattys Jim Gore Evander Chief Aloha Wachusette Madam Valmar Woodchm Peggy Mine Hersain Ella Owen Bishop Posle Aze- Nana Count de Grammot Major Hooker Flourish Rio Chico Tommy Hill Indian II Limber Jim Charawind Poorlends Santa Catalina Anirad Besman Dupont Warte Nicht Mezzo Princess Titania Haviand Golden Rule Cloch d’Or Rio Swannon Henry Cliy Rice Chub el Cortesa Susla Christian Bill Curtis Dargin Pensacola Fla Stein Dambrowski Vege Atlantic Training Squadron Admiral Wise Sin Guantanamo Wil Germany

Good material on the diamond

Southern colleges show improved baseball prospects for the coming season. Tech has a solid coach guiding pitchers and hitters in the gym, with Ison and Woodward among returning players. Georgia will be led by Anderson with Dickinson coaching, while Clemson reloads under Litton and Maxwell. Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Sewanee also field strong material, promising competitive youth baseball across the region.

Aplendia North Carolina Mercer Tech Gymnasium Ison Woodward Day Poole Maddox Georgia Anderson Dickinson Bower Freischman Strickland Cox Sullivan Litton Maxwell Alabama Isest Stouch Vanderbilt Sewanee

Picture of Club Wanted Indoor Baseball Team for Guide

National Indoor Baseball Association asks Georges Adair of the Atlanta Athletic Club to supply a picture and member names for the official guide. A meeting may be called to fulfill the request. a club photo from earlier may be used. The club, last year nearly city champions, plans a strong schedule including possible games with colleges and practice with Tech.

National Indoor Baseball Association Georges Adair Atlanta Athletic Club Tt 1A Athletic Club Tech

Cottage Burned in Macon Causes Loss to Inhabitants

A defective flue caused the destruction of a two four-room cottage behind the McCaw Manufacturing plant in Macon Georgia. The property of Captain A T Holt was not insured and a total loss of about two thousand dollars is claimed. Occupants John Nolen and Calvin King lost or saved clothing and furniture with insurance details noted.

Macon McCaw Manufacturing Company A. T. Holt John Nolen Calvin King

Little Scout Wins Handicap at New Orleans Meet

In a card dominated by favorites Little Scout and Little Elkin led the way in a busy New Orleans program. The featured Jackson handicap of 1 mile 1 furlong netted $1,100 to the winner with Little Scout prevailing easily while Little Elkin set the early tempo on Sufferance. Weather cleared, track heavy.

New Orleans Little Scout Luralighter Little Elkin Helling Second Sight W Hennessy Cedar Rapids Treubel Ghata Hyannis Seagrave Equity Short Cake Pleasant Memories Sadia Burch Lights Out Hobson's Choice Rankin McIntyre Lev Dorsey Arden Inspector Shea H. L. Coleman Marcos Bur W. Icke Fuller Ethics Lee King Jenkins Howard Hale McCafferty Lou Woods Higsins Badger Reckoner Larry Wu Ida Penzance Russell Garth Mile Lalaughter Sea Shark Rob Mpoon Phillips Tyler Louisville Tioga Annie Max Sid Silver tGo Ebee Cleona Viperine Friar Tuck Lythelist Isabella B. Stella Allen Blaze Duchess Garrett Wilson Blaval Oatrick Palmist Aminte Zoe Goss Boyndling Golden Cottage Dutiful Scorpio Algonquin Harmakis St Tammany Arisbnne Ascension Handskerosa Dan McKenna Big Ben Scotch Thistle Shortcake Falklend Mad Mullah King Croker Ralinland Royal Pirate Baronet Burca Mauser Beaucaire McWilliams Judge Cantril

Oakland Futurity Race Ends Closest Afternoon Finish

Favorites and strong horses won at Oakland with close finishes in the Futurity course events. Jetma led the first race, Clocking 1.11 1 2, while Clitton won the second race and Matt Hogan topped the third Futurity heat. Tom Slavin took the fourth race, Ananias the fifth, and Joe Lesser the sixth. Entries for a six-race card include numerous horses and riders across six events.

San Francisco Oakland Weather Cicac Jetma Larson the Miller J. T. Sheehan Rustic Girl Oliphant Belle Read Lady Kent Amagra Saul of Tarsus Theron Luck Bach Clitton Hildebrand Velma Clark Sugden I. Martin Prestolus Bill Moore Rea- Pirator Pat Morrisey Constable Marlin Antilee Gelling Matt Hogan III J | Bullman Cousin Carrie Kunz Quiet Hidebrand Pickaway Berenedos Lurene Saintly My Surprise Puredale Tom Slavin Garson Optimo Frank Woods I'l See Sissen Vine Lapidus Milas McGyle Dotterel Achilles Donator G. W. Tryahern Ananias Coroner Kelly Northwest Bombardier Miss Betty Harbor Joe Lesser Martin Gorgolette King Chickadee McGrathiana Prince Grafter Ohagan Rinala Abbey Stead Snark Blue Ash Leash Tamm Rica Eithel Abbott Reno "Bell Priest- Like Toa Prestano Laura F. M Ripper John Boggs Water Tower Gibraltar

Standing Jump For This Month

Owing to December weather many children were indoors and no December report on athletic tests was issued. Dr Theodore Toepel notes little honest work but will have standing high jump as January test. Tests began at school year start, attracting interest. only top boys in each school compete, with monthly averages read at normal class meetings.

Montgomery Handicap Nominations Announced at Memphis

Secretary MacFarlan lists eighty eight entrants for the Montgomery handicap at Montgomery Park, a spring feature worth four thousand dollars with a silver cup. Weights due February six and final declarations by February twenty. Numerous horses named include Highball Witful Claude Injunction and many more in the 1 1/16 mile race opening March twenty six. Mosley's Lemon Elixir advertised as the best laxative.

Memphis MacFarlan Memphis Jockey Club Montgomery Clifford Modesty Riley Hypocrite Balpable Ordnung McChesney Highball Witful Claude Safety Light Rockaway Capsine Mc-Gee Lucien Appleby Imp Rate Hargle Haviland Precious Stone Rian Orfeo Little Scout Dan McKenna Aladdin Sailor Knot By Ways Delegon Patheen Henry McDaniel Top Soil Favonius Telamon Burleigh Early Flo Bob Glenwater Otis the Conqueror II Deuthland Hetzel Ancke the Giver Dondage Rankin FaloInian Buzsah Action South Breeze Buster Dam Bo Hippaqua Gillain Laurater Captain Arnold Westing Belle J. P. Mayberry Ascension Rainand Rooster Pompino de Resake Long Shot Imp. Martinmas Ball Hornet Flying Torpedo Montpelier Banter Corndute Judge Cantren Handa Across Wax Taper Rampo Dan Lee Woolsack Urchin St. Tammany Volney Ingulaitive Girl

State Gossips From Capitol Corridors and Local Affairs

State funds to Georgia Building efforts in St Louis receive $250,000 plus county and private subscriptions led by Glynn County. W B Merritt announces 40 percent of 1903 school funds will be paid the week of January 18, with $500,000 to $600,000 disbursed and checks pending. Requisition paper recalls old 1902 case of Colgar sought in Clarke County for forgery. new requisition issued after Colgar’s arrest in Richmond, Virginia. Tribute notes Henry Strickland, long-time porter for Colonel Stevens, died January 7 1904. steadfast service praised. Merchants Bank charter in Augusta applied for by H H Cummings and others with $50,000 capital.

St Louis C. B Stevens Glynn County W. E Kay Brunswick W BR Merritt Merritt Atlanta B. M. Blackburn C. H. Brand Western Circuit A . Colgar, Jr Clarke County Washineton Colonel Brand Court of Appeals District of Columbia Georgia Washington Colgar Brand Terrell Richmond Virginia Colgarta Bank of the State University At Athens O. B Stevens Agricultural Department Henry Strickland Stevens R. F Wright Darky Georgia Agricultural Department Colonel Lofton O .B. Stevens Georgia Department of Agriculture Lofton Colonel Stevens Merchants’ Bank Augusta Phil Cook H. H Cummings Summerville Georgi 3 Murphy Maurice Walton W J. Hollingsworth W O H Barrett J. W. Levy J E Tarver A S. Hatch C. T Pond P H Rice William Nixon E. W. Herman

Marvelous voice cure described in patent pill claim

An advertisement extols Javen Pills as revitalizing and rejuvenating. It promises a powerful effect, stating the medicine has more vigor than any before. Sent post paid in a plain package by Hood's Sarsaparilla of Lowell Massachusetts, the originators and proprietors.

Lee Gripxaators Hood Sarsaparilla Lowell Mass

Convict Guard Connie J Moore Missing in Georgia

Connie J Moore, a 22 year old convict guard at Baxter & Company’s Fargo camp in Georgia, disappeared after writing home December 20 to return for Christmas. Searches found no trace. family suspects accident or murder. Parents and neighbors in Berrien County, aided by M Bhan and J L Allen, continue to seek clues with Moore’s disappearance dating from December.

Valdosta Connie J. Moore Hay's Mill Berrien County Baxter & Company Fargo al Fargo Young Moore M. B

Tech to Play at Brisbane Park in Spring Schedule

Tech plans spring practice and a packed schedule at Brisbane park with top southern teams visiting Atlanta. Manager Mayes aims to draw fans, arranging games against Georgia Mercer Alabama Clemson Sewanee Vanderbilt and Cumberland while noting New York Americans will practice at MPiedman park. A separate item reports Sam Veal's home burned near Rome, with $2000 loss partially insured and tramps suspected.

Tech Brisbane Park Maniager Powell Mpiedman Park Ths New York Americans Mayes College Bascals Georgia Mercer Alabama Clemson Town College Kentucky Sewanee Vanderbilt Furman Auburn Cumberland Atlanta Gurner

Patent Medicines At The Smallest Price In Town

A newspaper list advertises patent medicines and health products with prices for Scott's Emulsion Liquid Peptonoids Jodo Peptonoids Barry's Tricopherous Peruna Benson's Plasters Laxative Bromo Quinine Swamp Root Mustang Liniment Bull's Cough Syrup Wampole Cod Liver Oil Wampole Antiseptic Maltine Brown's Bronchial Trachaer Allcock's Porous Plasters and related items, urging readers to buy now.

Bull Wampole Brown Allcock

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FICHT Ponce de Leon Commission Co Charley Jones Bond Robinson Dr. King Jackson Front Lura Aight Caterpillar King Hardware CO Atlanta, GA POR Montgomery Handicap Connie Moore Brisbane Tech Management Park Sam Veal Rome Simeal Broad and Marietta Streets
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