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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1902

Page

2

Atlanta Makes It Three Straights In Hard Fought Win

Chattanooga struggled with errors as Atlanta’s Frank starred with three singles two stolen bases and key plays. Durrett’s costly mistakes fueled Chattanooga’s four first-inning runs while Brenan and Baker limited further damage. Final score 7-4 Atlanta with Frank’s all-around effort leading the visitors.

Chattanooga Atlanta Durrett Dolan Vile Brenan Darrett Lawler Frank Molesworth Hoffmeister Leidy Pabst Krug Latimer Stouch Longley Spratt Ballantyne Roth A Frank Winters Afoa Baker Frank. Roth Kruz Tima Kelley

Laddies Handball Tourney Narrowly Splits Matches Amid Delays

One fire department handball match completed with Netherland and Farber defeating Carlton and Franklin 5 to 2 at No 4 court. The last regular week begins tomorrow with many games deferred. sixteen games per team unlikely before week end.

KE Searker Delaney HE Short Harrison Courtney and Joyner Setze and McWaters Anderson and Claridy Lafitte and Peel Gap Harry Joyner Coley Omarsino Uy and Smith Graham and Allen Netherland and Parker Airman and Kennedy H Joyner Fuller Carlton Franklin Baldwin and Morris Towent Court Netherland Farber

Shreveport Wins Second Game In Series Over Memphis

Tennessee visitors defeat Memphis 7 to 2 as Shreveport pitchers Butler and Meekin dominate early. Meekin tires in sixth, Shreveport capitalizes with Prout’s defense and a late rally. Meekin exits before derby distance. Umpire Goodenough fronts crowd with disputed calls.

Memphis Tenn Young Blood Old Shreveport Young Butler Jouett Meekin New York Shraveport Meekin Louisianans Butler Memphians Louisiana Mercury Goodenough Williams Accorsini Gilligan Prout McFarland Bennett Hulseman Tate Sipe Montgomery Shost

Fitzsimmons and Jeffries May Not Meet in August

San Francisco June 21 Special report says both boxers are willing to meet on July 2 but promoters discuss postponing to August for higher gate receipts. Lodge convention in San Francisco in August could boost crowds and special rates. Still, fans prefer a timely championship bout over further delays.

Fitzsimmons and Jeffries San Francisco Jeffries Fitzsimmons Promater A San Francisco Fitz

National League Standings and Week in Review

National League standings show Pittsburg leading with 52 wins and 23 losses, followed by Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, St Louis, New York, and Cincinnati. Cincinnati beat Chicago 4 to 3. Pittsburgh won both ends of a doubleheader against St Louis 3 to 1 and 4 to 1. rain postponed games in New York and Boston.

Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyn Boston Philadel St Louie Ag New York Ag Cincinnati Cincinnatis Beere Kago Currie Peitz Menefee Kling Brown Fittsburg Rhe Pitsburg St_Louis Lever Zimmer O’connor Boor Ryan Rhe Pittsburg St Loulia Chesbro Smith Dunham Oneill New York Abilene Augusta Buffalo Charleston Charlotte Chattanooga Corpus Christi Detroit Dodge City Galveston Pia Huron Jacksonville Kansas City Knoxville Memphis Mobile Montgomery New Orleans Norfolk North Platte Omaha Palestine Raleteh Rapla City Clear Louis Paul Wickshure Bavanneh Wilmington Marbury

Atlanta Nationals 27 Defeat Third Nationals 14 in Park

In Piedmont Park yesterday afternoon the Atlanta Nationals from the Atlanta National Bank defeated the Third National team 27 to 14 after nine innings. Batteries were Wootten and Floyd for Atlanta while Candler and Wing pitched for Third.

Atlanta Nationals Third Nationals Piedmont Park Atlanta National Bank Third National Atlanta National Wootten and Floyd Candler Wing

Standard Oil 11 Southern Railway 9 in Ponca de Leon match

Standard Oil clerical workers and Southern Railway accountants met at Ponca de Leon Springs to contest a diamond ball game. The official score showed Standard Oil prevailing 11 to 9. Next Saturday the bankers plan to challenge the greasers for the trophy. Huntsville gun club trophy winner John H. Wallace Jr. posted 24 of 25 with William W. Newman scoring 24 but disqualified for a prior win.

Standard Oil Southern Railway Standard Ol Accountant Department Ponca de Leon Springs Standard Oli Boys Sein Taadheel el

St Louis Beats Philadelphia in Hard-Hitting Game

St Louis defeated Philadelphia today by hard hitting in the third inning. Donovan and Sugden were the battery for St Louis with Willis, Bowers and Schreckengost on defense. Attendance around 4,000.

McFarland and Sullivan Howell and Bresnahen Uaepire Carruthers St. Louis Philadelphia St. Louie Elie Gvored

Columbus Defeats Techs in Ten Innings in Close Battle

In Columbus Georgia on June 21 the Columbus ball club beat the Techs 5 to 4 after ten innings. Batteries were Ward and Blankenship for Columbus, Patterson and Smith for the Techs. The game featured a tight late rally and a dramatic final frame to seal the win.

Columbus Techs OD Oocooli Ward and Blankenship Patterson and Smith

Americans Lose at Polo in Final Game to British

London June 21 The deciding polo match of the American Cup series went to the British 7 goals to 5 in unfavourable weather. A large American presence observed a fast, skillful exhibition. George Miller captained well and Buckmaster starred. Keene shone, but American defense failed to hold.

London Sh al George Miller Buckmaster Keene

Coronation boxing opens with White defeating Sullivan

In London on June 21 the coronation boxing tournament opened with Spike Sullivan of the United States losing to Jabez White of England on points after fifteen rounds. Eddie Connolly of St John NB defeated Pat Daly of England on points for the 144 pound championship.

White Spike Sullivan Connolly Daly London Spike” Sullivan Jabez White England Eddie’ Connolly St. John New Brunswick Pat Daly

Whitney Buys Leonora Loring at Sheepshead Bay

Horses owned by T Hitchcock Jr and others were sold today at Sheepshead Bay. The 83 year old filly Leonora Loring by Dr MacBride Hayden, owned by L M Meyers, was sold to W C Whitney for 36100.

Whitney Leonora Loring New York T. Hitchcock, Jr Sheepshead Bay Dr. MacBride- Hayden L. M. Meyers W. C. Whitney

Thoroughbreds Sail to England and New York for Curtis Stables

Seventeen American thoroughbred horses departed on the steamship Minneapolis and head to J. S. Curtis in England. From Wayfield stud farm in Leesburg Virginia the horses are bound for races on English and French tracks.

England New York Minneapolis J. S. Curtis Wayfield Stud Farm Leesburg

Strike on Union Pacific Deepens in Omaha Discharges Rise

Omaha June 21 Five hundred twenty five shop men were discharged amid the boiler makers strike. The loss of work follows Wednesday's walkout with 25 men released from jeans, beltmakers, and local shops. Union leaders McNeill and MacLean plan talks with strikers and machinists tomorrow to decide next steps.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Jeans Armstrong Cheyenne McNeill Bo’ International Union

Southern States Tennis Tourney Opens in Atlanta

Results from yesterday in the Atlanta Tennis Club tournament show matches across multiple courts with several defaults noted. Players from Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Montgomery and New Orleans will compete as the South Atlantic states tourney begins August 9 under the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans Rapid Atelanta Tennis Club Highland Avenue Lewis Willingham BR. West Lane St. Charles Avenue Atkinson Stanton Eagan Berry College Park Brewster Winson Thornton West Peachtree Court Heath J. West Wagner Norcross Atlanta Tennis Club W. Smith Howell Smith C. Smith Mansfield Mansfield Jennings Pope Irons Hoyt West End Abanathy Moore

Australia Women Gain Federal Vote Anew

The Union Signal cites M. Birk on Australia’s adult suffrage bill passing federal parliament, granting all women 21 and over a vote for federal elections. Victoria and other states still debate state voting. US parallels praised. The author urges women to advocate to end liquor influence and to push for women in governance.

Union Signal Chicago World National Woman's Christian Temperance Union M. Birk Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Victoria Australia Commonwealth Woman's Christian Temperance Unions Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Suffrage Association South Western Australia Legislative Assembly of Victoria Legislative Council Miss Kirk United States Free States New South Wales South Australia West Australia Vicwforda East Australia Tasmania Woman's Christian Temperance Union National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Franchise Department Frances BE. Willard God Washington, D. C M. L. Wlendon

Gallagher Slain in Sleep as Family Awakes

In River Junction at the home of James Gallagher unknown assailants entered during the night and shot him as he slept with two children present. Mrs Gallagher was chloroformed and awakened to find her husband dead. Bloodhounds will be used to track the killers.

Gallagher Des Moines James Gallagher River Junction Mar Andrs. Gallagher Dirs

Warning to Men on Vitality Decline and Renewal Remedy

A voice urges men to address impotence and related vitality issues now, claiming cures can restore physical, mental, and sexual vigor. The piece then shifts to a weather forecast for June 2 1900 style, detailing cooler conditions and wind directions across Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Arkansas. It notes the death of a Canton infant whose parents plan burial in Richmond Virginia.

Washington Georgia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Louisiana Texas Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas

Comstock Bankruptcy Petition Lists $93,100 in Debts

Charles W. Comstock a contractor files in the U S district court a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities totaling 93100. Most debts accrued in Atlanta during 1892 with large creditors including W B Clark Investment Company Minneapolis 17000 and Brighton Ranch Company Omaha 13900.

Atlanta Chicago Ills United States District Court Charles W. Comstock W. B. Clark Investment Company Minneapolis Brighton Ranch Company Omaha

Packers Deny Chicago Trust Forming Plot

Arthur Meeker of Armour and Michael Cudahy of Cudahy deny reports that Armour Swift Morris Hammond and others are forming a trust under New Jersey laws. Cudahy says he has heard nothing about any proposed combination and disclaims knowledge of such action.

Packers Chicago Arthur Meeker Armour & Co Michael Cudahy Cudahy Packing Company New Jersey

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