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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
2
Memphians win 9 7 over Atlanta after a rain delay as James shines with a timely hit and stellar defense. Carter and Paskett spark late scoring with Winters and Castleton making key plays. strong pitching from Castleton and Hills and a tense eighth inning seal the victory in Memphis.
Standings list Atlanta Memphis New Orleans and Birmingham Shreveport with scores. Montgomery 2 Shreveport 5, Nashville 3 New Orleans 2. Little Rock 5 Birmingham 4. Jacksonville 1 Macon Augusta 5 Savannah 1 Charleston 3 Columbia 0. In Jacksonville June 21 Viola scored after a ninth inning error. Litton allowed few hits. Charleston beat Columbia on June 21. Augusta defeated Savannah 5 1.
Nashville and New Orleans clash as New Orleans wins in 12th on a wild grounder by Mathews misplayed by Morse. McCormick belts two triples, Lave Cross debuts for New Orleans at third base, while Breitenstein and Phillips dominate pitching in a high drama Southern League game at Whitehall Street.
In Pittedure Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh defeats New York 6 to 4 as Pittedure collects seven of eleven hits in the fourth inning, driving four runs. Leifield and Smith pitched, Amos and Witegerald behind. Game time 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpires Rugier and Ematic.
Detroit beats Philadelphia 6 to 3 at Philadelphia as locals commit key errors. Donavan and Schmidt catcher Wad dell Bender and Schreck credited with the batteries. Time 1:40. Umpire Stafford.
Baseball results show Roanoke and Lynchburg with losses while Richmond and Norfolk also trail. Danville wins 1 0 as American Association games see Kansas City and St Paul postponed by rain. Gulfport and Mobile post uneven outcomes with several teams listed as players in transit.
Memphis Tenn June 21 special Manager Smith held a team meeting after the game and criticized Bid Smith for reckless Ene Ash language which led to a ban. Players were urged to show aggression for the Atisata cause but warned not to overstep. Smith’s language could not be repeated by umpire Pfenninger after today’s game. Forrest Plaes of Memphis was sold to Jacksonville in the South Atlantic league with a clear side to Plaes. Smith wired protest against playing further under umpire Frenninger and asked Atlanta to supply another umpire.
Kiel Germany June 21 The Meteor won the yacht race over the Hamburg after a 33 mile course in a nine knot breeze finishing three minutes ahead. Meteor 3 hours 4 minutes 26 seconds Hamburg 3 hours 8 minutes 16 seconds. The Meteor gained during a squall while the Hamburg struggled with sails. Emperor William and Mr Carnegie dined and later attended a ball at Prince Adelbert's palace with accompanying guests.
An advertisement touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as instant relief for catarrh, a vegetable remedy offered with trial packages and testimonials. It claims curing power, urges readers to write for samples, and includes letters of thanks. A related sports snippet mentions Shreveport beating Montgomery in a June game with box score details.
The Constitution received a wire from Billy Smith blaming umpire Pfensonier for Atlanta’s defeat by Memphis. Smith alleges Pfensonier removed Atlanta’s manager early, allowed Memphis players to act freely, and showed no nerve, letting one club bully him.
At the Joyner farm near Marietta a charity style game drew many leading state men, Governor Joe Terrell presiding as umpire. Judge B D Evans led one side while Judge M Beck led the other. After three innings darkness halted play with Evans ahead 23 to 18. Times and observations note luck in odd numbers.
The Fawcett Stock company presents The Christian next week with Milas Wheatley as Gloria Quayle Regan Hughston as Hey John Storm and a grand scenic upgrade at the Grand The company lines up Ethel Conroy Phyllis Sherwood Grace Sherwood De Witt Jennings Brandon Hurst Allen Fawcett Frank Craven George Schra der Burr Caruth among others The week promises capacity matinees and strong notices as patrons praise the bill The Casino will feature Ralph Stuart in All the Comforts of Home with his company and a sharp, clean comedy that follows Mr Pettibone and his relatives through a series of misadventures ending in a happy finale
Memphis Tennessee June 21 Pitcher Rowan released by Manager Smith of Atlanta Swalm reports from the Iowa circuit Rowan will probably sign with Dick Croslers Augusta team Little Rock 5 Birmingham 4 Little Rock Ark June 21 Little Rock won an eleven inning pitchers battle by 5 to 4 Errors largely responsible for runs Rockenfeld on third Miller hit to left field Rockenfeld scored winning run Center fielder threw to grand stand Umpires Rinn Hackett Argo Red Batman a household name in locality Philadelphia suns 21 Alle Ros won open championship United States Golf Association tournament at Philadelphia Cricket Club links score 302 Nichols 304 Campbell 303 prize $300 60 to Hines winner
At Sheepshead Bay New York Tony Faust, an outsider, won the 6 furlong Coney Island Handicap, beating King's Daughter and Dreamer. Races mention multiple results with Tony Faust noted again in the Coney Island Handicap. Jockey C L Miller broke his leg in the fifth race after his mount Punch hit the fence. Two favorites won.
England June 2. For the first time the Open Championship is won by Arnaud Mansey the French champion with 312 strokes for four rounds. His nearest rival is J H Taylor with 314. Alex Smith the American champion totals 333 finishing twenty fourth. Smith notes the game here is tougher than in the United States due to ball differences.
Hogansville beat LaGrange 17 to 1 in Hogansville Georgia on June 21. Scoring featured Hogansville pitchers Hogan Loftin Barnes and Gibson against LaGrange bats Smith Bang and Gibson.
At Emeryonio track in San Francisco on June 21 the field ran fast with strong attendance. Crigil won the sprint and in the mile Ralph Young defeated a rival to take the event. First race winner Grigh led from the start, with Soundry in close pursuit. Second race Maraaina prevailed over Hanater Wason after After Math finished third. Florence Fonse won the third, with Jack Adama and Croix Dor close behind. Ralph Yours won the fourth, with King of the Mist and Rudadek following. Canariae led the seventh furlongs, Escamada and The Missourian also ran well. Mit hora won the mile and 20 yards, with Ray Bennet second and Galedar third. Time records and exact figures varied by race.
RENTO Furnished advertises a seven room apartment available in July August at a comparable unfurnished rate. Contact telephone 417 Man for details and pricing.
The text touts Georgian Bay as the premier summer resort for fishing with abundant and excellent fish. It claims Georgian Bay holds more fish than any water body, offering plentiful pickerel pike and trout, and invites readers to request a free booklet from Grand Trunk railway system via W. Robinson in Pittsburgh.
The Atlante Tubercular Prevention Society is to be formed at Carnegie Library tonight. A meeting features an adoption of a constitution and officers. Over two hundred Atlantans have already applied for membership.
Hazel Thorpe won the War Chief Wine Handicap at Latonia in Cincinnati with a six to one favorite triumphing as only three of seven steeplechase entrants finished. War Chief led a clear finish ahead of Grey Plume and Morty Pioneer, while several contenders including Graceland Pendragon and Race Girdle faltered. Other races featured fast track results and multiple place finishes for notable horses like Rex, Delia Thorpe, Bucksy, and Evelyn.
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