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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1909
Page
16
Bayless leads all players in scoring runs while Henline tops the hits tally. Only four players reach .300 with one swat each, highlighting Cranston’s strong battering order and Bayless’s run production.
Harry G. Legg of the Minikanda Club in Minneapolis defeated Bernard G. Guinand of Des Moines by 10 up and 8 to play to win the trans Mississippi golf championship at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Legg had finished as runner-up the previous two years.
Richmond hopeful Dan Shaw and local fighter Jack Foy prepare for a ten round main event at the Armory hall amid strong local interest. Fans weigh Shaw’s youth and speed against Foy’s experience at the weight, with a lively preliminary between Sentell and Knockemoffski promising close slugging and expected drama. The card also includes the traditional six race segment featuring five negrons, a notorious crowd favorite.
The Athletics won their third straight over McDonough at Pondy 10 to 1. Wilson and Meyer shared pitching duties for the Athletica while McDonough’s Gray and W Combs performed well. Amadeus games are slated Tuesday and Wednesday with Rockmart looming later in the week.
Ty Cobb leads the American League in stolen bases with 27 through July 5, edging Qwen Bush who has 22. The list shows top ten basestealers, runs scored, hits, and other leaders across multiple categories including Crawford, Lajoie, Speaker, and Collins.
Anamas straw and soft stiff felt hats are cleaned dyed and reshaped. Vesey at 2514 Whitebats offers men’s headwear services.
Riverdale wins a quickly played season opener against Norcross. Key plays came from G. Hine and broad team effort while W. Hine and Walker hurled well on the mound. Terrell starred for Norcross in a short showing. Riverdale seeks more fast opponents in the state. PF A Denton College Park sa.
Tie game ends 9 to 9 as Georgia Railway and Electric team from Atlanta meets Lithonia nine on Lithonia's grounds. Lithonia has played 15 games this season with 13 wins and two ties, while the White Caps of Atlanta also managed a share of the draw.
A large group of Macon Shriners will travel to Savannah tomorrow night for a barbecue and Alea Temple meeting. The Mason members will join in a ceremony to add new members.
Funeral held for J. F. Joyner who died yesterday at the family home on Hawthorne street. Rev. J. M. Snow conducted the services and the remains were buried in Fort Hill Cemetery. Surviving relatives include a wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Judge Pritchard ordered the sale of the Adgefield Manufacturing Company property to L. W. Parker of Greenville for 7500. The package includes the cotton mill, the cotton seed oil mill, and workers houses. The mill is expected to reopen with increased capacity.
An English resident in Mexico City, a cousin of Cecil Rhodes, received a London message stating he inherited 500000 dollars. He left for New York that night and plans to sail to London on the next arrival, vowing to lose no time claiming the fortune.
London July 17 A F Horsley printer of The Indian Sociologist was committed for trial on publishing a seditious newspaper backing Indian nationalist resistance by force The editor Krishmavarma is a refugee in Paris and advocates murder of British officials The case is led by the attorney general's office
Athens reports a fresh series of quakes in Fthiada and Elis provinces. At Apousisti lava pours from a fissure as nearly all homes collapse and two are killed with fifty injured. In Damiza four sons die and twenty four are hurt.
A Vienna dispatch reports four shots fired at the royal compartment of a train carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand from Roumania. One shot narrowly missed the archduke, the train stopped, and a landowner with a gun was arrested after claiming he was shooting at bears and did not know the train was hit.
A public announcement from Lebanon Tennessee states the Presbyterian church plans to establish a theological seminary. The board met in Chattanooga and elected Dr. B. P. Fullerton of St. Louis as president, Hon. Foster Brown of Chattanooga as vice president, and Dr. J. M. Clarke of Nashville as secretary.
Berlin reports brigands controlled the highway between Augustowo and Lipsk on Tuesday, robbing 50 to 60 travelers, mostly horse dealers en route to Lipsk fair. About $25,000 was seized as guards hid attackers in a gatehouse and attic storerooms. One victim shot dead. gatekeeper’s son later freed captives. German and Russian authorities coordinate response.
After a day of fun the Elks reunion visitors begin leaving Los Angeles in large numbers. Grand lodge members and ladies traveled to Catalina Island for events, while thousands enjoyed Arcadia and the Baldwin ranch and a massive barbecue. The Electric Circus held its final parade in the city tonight.
Athens reports the Greek cabinet has resigned and King Constantine asked former premier Dr G Rhallis to form a new ministry. Rhallis seeks time to consider and will announce his decision on Monday. No further details on disruptions or timeline were provided.
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