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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
11
Fragmentary report shows Thorn ein and O Smith in a lively tennis tourney. Thornton gains edge as the defending cup holder, with rising popularity noted. Byrd offers a cup, and the event promises to begin immediately, signaling a strong start to the tourney.
The field featured 17 favorites with several winners at Hurst Park including Albany, Spring Stakes for two year olds. Jaches Shaw led with two wins as Bay hardie hands big Gun and others chased prizes. The card listed detailed odds and outcomes across multiple races and horses at Sheepshead Bay and surrounding venues.
Amond Dust of Macon emerges as a strong contender for the Mercer baseball squad. Avantas Gunn and Henney of Columbus are shaping up as capable catchers, with prospects of securing key roles and contributing to the team’s fielding and hitting.
Buchannan, fresh from France, rode Sigmund to victory in the first race as heavy track conditions dominated Washington Park. Simons’ Glendon and Minnecrette trailed, with Conundrum and Proho also securing top spots in the day’s six races as entries list includes Lady Matchless and Brage among others.
New York reports Rancocas stud yearlings from Jobston NY sold at Sheepshead Bay. Forty-two head sold at an average around 600 dollars. Notable lots include two by Giganteum and Locokatchee and a Sailor Prince progeny, with prices ranging from 700 to 1,500 dollars. Tom Welch and J H Morris led several high bids for the group.
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association committee announcing the Dwight Davis international challenge cup says the matches will be played on the Crescent Athletic Club courts in Brooklyn New York on June 20.
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