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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
Three Atlanta pitchers worked yesterday as Manuel strengthened Atlanta’s win, but New Orleans won 4 to 1. Manuel pitched brilliantly with support from Ford, Lecker, Castro, and Dyer. The Pelicans pulled ahead with timely hits and defensive plays, while Smoky plays and substitutions shaped a tense upstart game at the field.
In a two game set St Paul defeated Indianapolis 6 to 0 in the first game and again beat Indianapolis 6 to 1 in the second. The affairs were called by agreement. Toledo beat Kansas City 4 to 3 and Totumbue lost to Columbus 3 to 1. Malar key pitched 83 4 innings, Wash 2 3 innings, with Me larkey allowing two-base hits Beabaugh and Henline each had two hits. Hees Nye and Harte executed sacrifice plays. Nye stole bases, Jones and Page on base. Malarkey 1 walk, Walsh 2, Hart 1 strikeout. Time 0:30. Umpires Hagkett and Rinc.
Memphis beat Birmingham 6 to 1 in a one sided contest as hits and errors favored the locals in the first and third innings. Stockdale allowed three hits as Shreveport and Nashville also played near even, with multiple players contributing in a slugging but well fielded game.
Traveling men seek a prime spot to dine and stay with evenings and Sundays at the Sweetwater Park Hotel Lithia Springs Georgia boasting best table in Georgia and inviting patrons to visit and sample comforts and meals.
The Cracker pitching staff benefits from warmer weather in the lower swamp country of the western circuit after wins against Shreveport and New Orleans. Russell Ford pumped value into Piratetown, while Bill Smith’s energy spending surprised locals who lacked clues to his future use. Bob Spade, seen as a strong performer, rises to prominence, and Ford’s unknown variables may soon be clarified as the staff grows stronger with warmer days.
Augusta Ga June 19. E J Ransick longtime manager of the Augusta team for eighteen months is released by the local owner. Dick Crozier places outfielder in temporary charge. Directors want a playing manager to stay within salary limits and negotiations open with Lave Cross Melder. Players present a diamond watch fob in displeasure at the action. John Brown and Moore Kendrick mentioned. Pitcher Grant Schopp to return soon.
Chicago bested Boston 5 to 2 as Boston fielding faltered. Batters included Cobson Harrie and Armbruster, with umpire Connolly behind the plate. Time 1:37. Other games noted Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, and New York results.
New York June 10 At least seventeen horses will contest the rich Suburban Handicap for five year olds and up at Sheepshead Bay over 1 1/4 miles with a guaranteed purse of 820,000. Electionset or Superman are favored among a field that may include Montgomery Dandelion and Beacon Light among others. Weights and riders listed for entries include Dandelion Radtke. Running Water Muller. Flap Flap Blanay. Beacon Light Electronesr and more in a crowded lineup led by potential favorites such as Superman Nicol.
In Savannah Georgia on June 19 Near and Lakoff split work while Savannah visitors beat Augusta 3 1. Charleston lost to Columbia after sixth inning errors. Columbia benefited from early hits and a costly Charleston miscue. Jacksonville and Macon clashed with heavy hitting. Walters cleared bases with a three bagger in the eighth to lift Jacksonville.
National League results include Quakers defeating Philadelphia 2 to 1 in Pittsburgh. Chicago beat Ta, Cincinnati triumphed over New York, St Louis routed Brooklyn 13 to 4, with game notes on errors and innings.
Jockey Koerner and mount Incachee suffered a dramatic spill at Gravesend. Park Row 80 to 1 crowding rail caused the fall. Koerner and the horse were taken, Koerner uninjured, the rider reported in danger but later declared safe. Park Row was disqualified. Coat of Arms placed second, Rethims third. The Myrtle Stakes and other races followed with multiple stakes and results.
In a Sunday game the Crackers prevailed with Rudderham scoring the decisive play, Ford and eight helpers earning credit. Richmond seeks a return to the five bass game with plans to occupy a base, creating four stations plus home. Cleveland maintains strong form, losing only three on the current trip and winning 23 of 30. Lajoie’s club had only an even break in 20 games. Chief Blankanship of the Red Legs, now with Washington, is out three weeks after a four-tip injury. Ed Walsh of the Sox also sidelined, while Washington and Philadelphia drop the colors. Two new players join Charleston soon: pitcher Wrebohm and infielder Reddick, formerly of Denver. Reddick batted .275 in 110 games last season. The Denver Post notes Reddick will join the locals soon. Sandon Bohannon to Lincoln to reinforce the lineup.
The Emeryville fixture features a one mile sixteenth Glen-Mare handicap won by Joe Coyne driving. Several races follow including Futurity course winners Mischief and Bon Vivant, and a Glenmore handicap won by Joy Coyne with Fred Hent placing third. Other events list Avontellus and Rekonall claiming top spots in shorter sprints with times ranging from 1:07 to 2:34.
At Latonia race card on June 19 two favorites held leads but Phil Finch edged Merce drive by a nose over Mike Sutton in the featured one mile race. Plantland settled third as Belt Toone led early with Blaze O Light second. Others noted include Hone brake Tale scope and Monochord in supporting events.
In New York on June 1 a Sicilian girl Philomena Castino allegedly drew a knife and fatally stabbed Charlee McCarthy after an altercation with schoolboys. Theresa Christopher is jailed as a witness. McCarthy and the two girls were taken to police station where another attempt to stab occurred. McCarthy is expected to die in hospital.
An aggressive evangelistic revival at the Covington Georgia Presbyterian Church continues through a second week. Special services began last Sunday and draw large crowds as Pastor Rev John B. Have delivered fervent sermons that energize the congregation.
Security should be first in choosing a bank for savings. Depositors in our Savings Department are protected by the bank's conservative administration policy and by its town asset totaling more than two and a half million dollars.
Address Department D for banking by mail and request the interesting booklet on compounding, interest, and savings strategies.
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