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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
5
The Crackers won the first game with timely hitting led by Red Fisher and Guese delivering strong pitching in a pitchers’ duel in the second game. The team heads to Nashville after the two games.
Cubs 8 Doves 2 at Boston 7 4 Pirates 7 Dodgers 2 at Brooklyn 2 82 Giants 5 Reds 4 at New York 10 1 Cardinals win two Philadelphia 9 St Louis 6 12 1 Umpires listed and times shown for each game. multiple line scores and batter names included.
Scores from multiple games include Peaches 3 Scouts 3 in Macon and 1 0 in Jacksonville, Palmettos 10 Tourists 1 in Augusta, Electrics 2 Lookouts 1 in Chattanooga, and Night Riders 4 Indians 4 in Knoxville. Umpires named Dodge Westerfelt Van Sickle Gifford. Time noted for each contest.
Yankees beat White Sox 4 to 3 while the White Sox won 8 to 2 in another game. Chicago and New York are listed with batter and pitcher pairings, umpire names, and partial inning totals across multiple teams including the Naps and Athletics.
In the Southern League Atlanta plays Nashville and Memphis visits Little Rock. Montgomery faces Birmingham. In the South Atlantic Savannah meets Columbus while Macon plays Columbus. Knoxville visits Chattanooga and Jacksonville competes in Augusta. American League matchups include Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
Nashville defeated Birmingham 4 to 1 after a rough second inning where a wild throw allowed two runs. Uproar from fans halted play. police protected umpires after the game. Small hitting leads included Siegel and Tonneman for Nashville, with Bay and Molesworth contributing for Birmingham. Time 1.30. umpires Rudderham.
The article reports a Bishop Dugan mill at the Armory hall drawing mixed reactions. Dugan claims a low blow caused injury and provides a physician’s certificate, while others allege he was fouled or laid down. The sporting editor holds a certificate, though it cannot be published due to wording. readers can view it at the editor’s office.
Empire City N Y July 14 The Empire City Racing Association held a summer meeting with large attendance The feature Midsummer Stakes at 14 miles saw Arasee favorite win easily over Hill Top Cymbal third Richard Reed won the first race with Jolly second Acrobat third Time 1 13 Second race for two year olds 1 1/2 furlongs Reybourne captured by Butwell Louise McGee and Charlie Hargrave placed well Third race three year olds selling 1 1/16 miles Benile Kelso led to victory Exchau and Nethermoat followed Fourth race the Midsummer Stakes mile 2 furlongs Aranee Hilltop and Cymbal featured with Aranee the favorite Time 1 52 6 Fifth race maidens two year olds five and a half furlongs Radium Star won Levengstoon Don Antonio and others ran Sixth race three year olds and upward selling one mile 16th Hans won Reckstone Oriental Queen and others followed
In Little Rock at Hart Field on July 14, New Orleans faltered late as Hess singled to right to drive in the decisive run with two out in the ninth. Collin and Flood contributed, and Hart struggled before the finish as Moran ruled Hunteman’s run counted. The Pelicans’ offense managed only in the late frame, with Dexter and Lindsay producing the only other notable hits.
Gainesville won its third straight, defeating Jefferson 7 to 1. The game was decided early as Gainesville took control from the first inning. Notable was Gainesville infield defense with only one error, batteries Barnes and Harbison Edwards and Barber. Umpire Cradle.
Caret measure: advert inviting visitors to Cumberland Island Georgia notes best ocean beach in world with low seasonal rates. Mentions L A Miller Cumberland Island and Mobile Alabama. Manager Finn of Little Rock Southern League wires that Catcher Caney was not sold to Detroit in a trade with Pitcher Leavell of Mobile.
Douglasville achieved a historic series victory over the Athletics, outpacing them in runs and defense. Bariki was wild in the first inning, walking three and yielding two wild pitches, while Douglasville capitalized with three runs. Athletics rallied late, but errors and walks extended the game into extra innings before Douglasville sealed a tense win.
A convoy led by a large band vehicle with thirty scout cars from Atlanta arrived in Atlanta after meeting scouts in Marietta. The procession passed Peachtree Street and Whitehall Street, culminating at the Piedmont Driving Club where the returning scouts were greeted by residents and officials including Mayor Maddox and Journal editors.
Seaboard announces a Wrightsville Beach excursion on Tuesday July 20 with a five dollar round trip. Tickets are valid for five days and can be obtained at 988 Peachtree Street or by phone at 100.
Atlanta lawyer T. J. Felder told the Georgia Court of Appeals that convictions by city recorders for hard labor on streets or in the chaingang were unconstitutional. He argued recorders lack authority to order such sentences without a jury trial, alleging denial of equal protection of the laws in Wheeler v. City of Atlanta and Harbuck v. City of Atlanta.
Fulton superior court actions include Mra G G Barnhart v Atlanta and West Point Railroad and Muscogee Manufacturing v Eagle and Phoenix mills. Various cases argued or submitted across counties, with names such as Carrie Cook v Dosler and J Brooks v Britt Carson Show company. Multiple entries indicate continued, remitted or submitted statuses.
Rashwey of 686 South Pryor stradt Bermif of Biemat challenges Jack Blaney of New York or Vomiy Dugan to a duel or meeting. Riley of Dayton Ohio acts as observer in this terse disputed proclamation.
Letter from Mrs J B Bryan of Perry Arkansas requests supply of whiskey, wine and beer for home treatment to help three men she designates as periodical drinkers. She notes both she and her son, Dr Bryan, previously received treatment at the Sanatorium and claims successful recovery. She asks Mr James to send orders and indicates money will be paid by her.
A Memphis Sanitorium offers home cure remedies with prices for whiskey wine beer tobacco and nervousness relief. Treatments include low mood exhaustion liver trouble and constipation. Hypodermic drug addiction options and free sample booklets are advertised with confidential correspondence.
Americus fell to Tennille 4 0 in the first of three games played in town today. Perry man pitched a faultless game for Americus while Tennille’s Smith and Smith formed the battery. Through eight innings neither side scored before Tennille rallied in the ninth for the victory.
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