Atlanta Wins Second Game of Series in Muddy Field
Atlanta defeats the Pirates 6 to 4 in a game marked by muddy grounds and strong fielding. Wilson pitched masterfully for Atlanta, allowing four hits in two innings and dominating most of the contest. Leidy and Streit led the offense with multiple hits, as Atlanta racked up fourteen total and executed several double plays.
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Atlanta
Blind Rhythmic Captures Detroit Classic Race
Rhythmic a blind horse owned by Jesse Turney of Paris Kentucky won the Merchants and Manufacturers 10,000 stake at Grosse Point near Detroit. The 2:24 class trot saw Rhythmic lead from the backstretch and dominate all heats as 10,600 fans watched in fine weather plus a robust payout.
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Detroit Driving Club
Classic Merchants
Grosse Point
Rhythmic
Jesse Turney
Paris
Hig
J. C. McKenny
Zephyr
Silver Sign
General Johnson
Direct Hai
Chamber of Commerce
Pogtponea
Direct
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Silver Thorne- Leah
O'Dillon
Pugg
Merrifield
Geers
Elder One
B. G
Stuard
Cabanola
Bik. N
Greer
Junius
Dr. Hammond
King Charles
Blastie Pointer
Heausantt
McKinney- Danda
Benson
Lars. Brown
Br. mm
J. James
Dr. Strong
Aghagan
Witque
Mount God
Minka
Silver Helr
Judge Cullen
Pricia
Jack
Hal Fry
Anteea
Shadow Chimes
Br. S
Chimes- Charmer
Fannie Dillard
B. m
Snow
Ryley B
George
Green Line
Oniin Greenbacks
G. Saunders
Irene McGregor
Beware
Emma Lou
Uncle John
Mustard
Charlie Hofer
Funston
Vice Regal
Knox Pelatine
Rythmic
Br. H
Oakland
Turner
Dalton McCarthy
Br. S. Jennings
Ted
Agnew
Nea
Memphis Pitcher St Vrain In Injunction Case
Memphis files injunction against the Southern League and president to allow Jimmie St Vrain to pitch for Memphis. Judge grants a temporary restraining order. final hearing set for July 31. St Vrain to pitch this afternoon against Chattanooga amid talk of league interference and fan interest.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Memphis Baseball Association
Frank Today
Southern League
J. B. Nicklin
St. Vrain
Memphis
Estill
Edgewater Stakes Triumph Shocks Fans At Washington Park
Chicago July 16 Captain Arnold won the Edgewater stakes at Washington Park with a surprising victory over Sidney C. Love and Shooting Star. The card featured several races with odds listed for favorites Otis and Watkins Overton among others as crowds watched fast track results. In other action Boston defeated Cleveland 5 to 2 as Winters allowed three walks, but both clubs struggled at the plate.
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Captain Arnold
Chicago
Washington Park
Watkins Overton
Edward Corrigan
Artena
Otis
Penny
Binet
Coburn
John G. King
Ransch
Esherin
Q Woods
Tire
Rit Shelly
Siffami
Lady Churchill
Lady Jocely
Ontonagon
Diamente
Pirate
Flash of Lightning
Galba
Brimful
Capable
George Gibbs
Seiling
Trentham
Dean
Cogswell
Dominick
Peat
Ben Chance
Cougar
Henry of
Franstamar
Lee King
Sidney C. Love
Cransch
Troxier
Linguist
Our Bessie
Tom Cogan
Lady Matchless
Ben Chalice
Robertson
Geyser
Rubus
Mabel Winn
Brixton
Waycross Gun Club Challenges Thomasville for Prize Match
Waycross Gun Club issued a challenge to the Thomasville gun club for a match in Waycross on Friday July 18 with a $200 prize if accepted. A prior interclub shoot in Thomasville saw Thomasville win 403 of 500 birds to Waycross 383, with a 2200 prize also noted.
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Waycross
Old England Wins Sea Gate Stakes at Brighton Beach
Old England ridden by Lee Jackson defeats Highlander in a furious stretch drive to win the Sea Gate Stakes for 3-year-olds at Brighton Beach carrying 123 pounds. Highlander was favorite at 4 to 5. Remora raced in the field and wind and rain made the track sticky before the first race.
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New York
Old England
Lee Jackson
Brighton Beach
Highlander
Jackson
Milles
Big Gun
Garry
Philma Paxton
Bernard
Charawind
Monahan
Doubie Dummy
Victor
Thermos
Himyaryte
L. Smith
Knocknaton
Odom
Shea
Roxboro
Rene
Zadock
Tom Lawson
Ascension
Rice
O'Connor
Henry Clay Bye
Burns
Agnes D. Swamplands
Prince Richard
Sea Gate
Ackson
Leonid
Remora
Solling
Red Knight
Warte Nicht
Wonderly
W. R. Condon
Smith
Amorous
Ring Dove
Dr. Saylor
Mennenfield
June Colling
Pagus
Squidran
Blanket
O’connor
Miss Buttermilk
Brennan
Dachshund
J. Martin
Ivernla
Ghost
Lord Sterling
Diana Forget
Captain January
Chiron
Mac- Ann
Pennyweight
Avis
Princess H
Singing Nymph
Annie Grace
Virginia Grace
Bizerta
Jean Wood
Amita
Sam D. Jr
Lucky Birdman
Delmar Sprint Upset As Actine Prevails In Photo Finish
St Louis July 1 Delmar races saw 8 year old Actine outrun a tough field after a slow start. She moved to the lead in the first stretch and finished four lengths ahead of Joe Martin with Frank Bell third. Bettiste rode three winners.
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Nivery
Delmar
Actine
Joe Martin
Frank Bell
Battiste
Ers
Decatur to Host Lawrenceville in Second Amateur Showdown
Decatur and Lawrenceville, two strong amateur teams, meet this afternoon for the second time in the series. Decatur will showcase Cox as pitcher with Holcomb catching and a full infield lineup. The previous game ended with a decisive yet unspecified margin as the suburbans seek a repeat victory.
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Lawrenceville
Cox
Holcomb
Morgan
Hornbuckle
Williams
Goss
Wright
Troup Cox
Hall
Sporting Gossip and Upcoming Fights and Races
A collage of notes on players and events: Ollie Gfrover of Memphis recalls his 1897 Atlanta stint as a superb fielder but weak hitter. Frank Kramer leads the cycle racing start this season. Taylor the sprinting rival. Horace Johnson of Etowah, a Georgia grad, is hailed as the souths fastest sprinter with a 10 second 10 yard dash record. Johnson is a versatile athlete, excelling in sprinting and jumping, plus football and baseball. Play in the Byrd cup tennis tournament will resume when courts improve. Postponed games from last week will be played. Jeffries and Fitzsimmons fight looms, with Jeffries favored. fight set for San Francisco Friday July 25. Fitch trains at Skaggs Springs and claims top form. odds heavily against him as he is 20 years younger but lighter. The boastful line cites Bob as favored for his hitting and tactics reversal from prior match. Round trip $3.50 Atlanta to Wrightsville Beach via S L railroad for July 17 excursion for Fifth Georgia encampment. inquiries at 12 Kimball House.
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Atlanta
Sheridan
Frank Kramer
Taylor
Majah
Hurley
Horace Johnson
Etowah
Johnson
University of Georgia
South
Athens
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Chambion
Coney Island
Jeffries
San Francisco
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Skaggs Springs
Gal
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Fitz
Wrightsville Beach
N.C
Fifth
Georgia Regiment
Kimball House
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Asheville
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Litsey, Ga
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Long Branch
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WK. Hildreth
Dera
Crand Atlantic
Virginia Avenue
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Atlantic City
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Tate Spaz
Carlsbad
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Tate Spring, Tonn
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