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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
7
Edward E. Clapp resigns as Assistant Secretary while William Owens is named Secretary in Edward M. Durant's place. J. M. Nye, known as Bill Nye, is reported to be slated for management of the Atlanta Speedway.
The article reports that RIN Nye will manage the Atlanta Speedway with full authority over race meets and related affairs. It notes Nye’s prior roles in federal and government service and his expected positive impact on the track. It also states Edward M. Durant’s resignation as secretary and William Owens’s appointment to replace him.
Bobby Walthour, famed cyclist, sells his Decatur home to Henry H. Schavl and will sail for Paris with his wife and children, staying months or perhaps permanently as European racing thrives while the United States sees fewer top events. Atlanta still regards him as a premier native athlete and will follow his abroad successes.
President J. W. Flessman of the Atlanta Baseball Association announced that the ladies season tickets for 1910 would be issued in book form with a detachable coupon for each game. He said demand will require extra supply due to the season's interest.
Billy Smith of the Butta Lo club in the Eastern League negotiates with Washington Americans manager James McAleer for Clyne Milan outfielder and Jerry Downe second baseman. McAleer signals intent to trade these two. Smith supports the deal as a friend and ally.
Manager Otto Jordan of the local baseball team said players bound for Hot Springs will report in Atlanta on March 15 and begin the journey there. They plan to return to Atlanta about March 16 to resume spring practice.
Intermediate and junior classes present a gymnastic exhibition at the Central Y M C A Friday night January 28 at 7 oclock Admission free by ticket Physical director F B Mages in charge of the event
The Avlanta Athletic Club basketball team works nightly toward the upcoming game with Mercer University five at the class 4 grinsslum on Saturday night. They claim to be in better condition than in prior efforts.
Jimmy Dasher of Savannah faces Mike Knockemoffali of Atlanta tonight at the Monroe Athletic Club for Georgia lightweight title. Their prior ten round draw drew fans, with a rematch ordered. Two preliminaries start at 9. Tickets $1 to $2. The winner to meet Frankie White in two weeks.
Hastings left hander Harry Hoyt, a key pitcher noted for a 40 to 60 game season and a remarkable record, gets strong backing from Charlen A Wiesert, sports editor of the Hastings Banner. The boost highlights Hoyt as a standout figure in local baseball history.
The Crackers unveil their new twirler amid statements that others contribute to strong boosts for the rookie. Team insiders emphasize confidence in the fresh pitcher as spring trials approach and expectations rise.
The Atlanta team’s 1919 season uniforms have arrived and are described as beauties. Cream white outfits feature black trimmings, with white shirts and black collar accents completing the look.
The textile feature mentions a shirt front with button lapel length, three quarter sleeves, and black caps. A large white A on a Mamona black background appears on the sleeve as drawn by Artist Gregg. Stockings are black with two white stripes, resembling Inst Zeagon’s gray striped stockings.
Pocomoke led from start to finish in the Tallahassee stakes at Jacksonville, lowering his mile record by three-fifths of a second. The win set the tone for a mixed set of results with five other favorites visiting the winners’ circle and a disrupted parimutuel slate.
At Tampa Florida on January 26 a racing card produced only two favorites winning amid heavy betting on long shots. Dr Heard won the hurdle race. True Boy injured. Evening program included six races with winners Sanctim Kathryne Gardner Dr. Vinson and Jack Laxson among others. entries listed for today’s program across six races with purses and six selling races noted.
A short note requests pure, sweet, wholesome flour and mentions asking for the EKK label. No further details or names are provided.
New York reports the Jeffries Johnson fight may be declared off due to a dispute between Hickard and Gleason over the event. Promoters face a possible clash with fighters likely to take sides. Both Jeffries and Johnson were not present in New York, with Richard and Gleason on the Pacific coast.
Ed Hornhorst, former Augusta South Atlantic League standout and draft choice of the Philadelphia Americans, has signed with the Crackers. Manager Otto Jordan reports eleven contracts received, with seven more to sign, including Harry Johns and DeHaven. Joe Martins also signed, a noted long-distance pitcher from New Orleans.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades marks its fifteenth anniversary at the Atlanta Auditorium on January 31 with a promising program. Louie Marquardt, press committee chairman, oversees preparations for what is billed as the federation’s most entertaining event yet.
Professor A Paull is billed to take a leading part in the fifteenth anniversary program of the Atlanta Federation of Trades on January 41. The event will feature other performers, including Professor Buchanan, and aims for a larger attendance than in previous years as the federation grows from a small group to about a thousand members.
Seattle January 26 United States District Judge Hanford ruled that 1034 acres of Lewis county coal lands claimed by P C Richardson and Wilsons of Seattle revert to the government. The decision references Glavin's testimony before the Ballinger Pinchot committee on litigation actions and alleged improper handling of Alaska claims.
Jackson Georgia January 26 Special the Flint circuit judge race heats up with EB Dupree Judge Pike County city court and Robert T Daniel Griffin already announced. Incumbent J Reagan McDonough retires to practice law with Willingham Forsyth also mentioned as possible entrant. Both candidates are strong lawyers with broad support across the circuit.
Wagenhals and Meng present Paid In Full at the Grand on Monday and Tuesday with a notable acting company. Grace Van Studditor will soon appear here in Smith and deKoven’s comic opera The Golden Butterfly, backed by seventy five singers and dancers. The Lyric continues to draw capacity crowds with The Cabbage Patch, while Damon’s Superba under Edwin Warner offers romance mystery and clown elements.
A negro man identified by an envelope in his pocket at Amren Glenn Howell Street was found unconscious on the sidewalk near Ivy Street after 9 pm last night. He died en route to Grady Hospital from a hemorrhage. exterior violence remains suspected. A fire destroyed a boarding house at 169 West Mitchell Street run by Irene Greggs and damaged the residence next door at 161 West Mitchell. Comic entertainment is coming to the Lyric next week with The Turn of the Tide at the Orpheum drawing strong crowds. Meredits sisters will be featured later as the act.
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