23 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
The Senators edged Montgomery in a tense game with a late rally. Whitey Morse and Lee sparked the offense as Morse’s trick runs and Archer’s sacrifice helped produce the decisive scoring in the ninth inning.
John McMakin, now with Montgomery, faces his former Atlanta club as Charles Smith opposes him in the box. Dominick Mullaney predicts aMontgomery victory while praising Whitey Morse and noting OBrien’s upbeat view of the team. A Montgomery meeting notes intent to strengthen the lineup and push for wins.
Nashville reports indicate the Nashville duo has new owners with Abner Powell and Newt Fisher's circle purchasing a large stake. Powell, former owner of the Atlanta club, sees strong profits in Nashville baseball if a competitive team is fielded. Local parties seek a stronger Nashville squad after repeated defeats.
In Little Rock Arkansas on June 22 President Kavanaugh of the Southern League announced the resignation of umpire Frank Bassett citing his wife’s health and his need to move to California. Red Ehret, veteran pitcher, was named his replacement and has been ordered to Shreveport.
Thunder and lightning drenched Sheepshead Bay as horses broke from the post in the Sure Stakes for two year olds. Inquisitor won easily amid a waterlogged track. Woodsaw claimed the Sheepshead Bay handicap by five lengths with Deily Spanker second and Jacquin third. Races included six furlongs and a steeplechase, with time not recorded in harsh weather.
Rain ruined the planned program staged by Jack Prince for a third time. Races will be run tonight at 8 30 if weather allows, otherwise postponed to the first suitable night. A large crowd watched yesterday but track conditions were poor for a big race. Bobby Walthour wants the three races completed soon as his Atlanta stay ends. He is billed for July 1 3 and 4 in Boston before departing for Europe.
West, president of the Jacksonville Amusement Association which owns the club in the South Atlantic League, was arrested in Jacksonville Florida and bound over in 100 bond to face a criminal court on a charge of violating the Sunday baseball ban. The case will test the constitutionality of the law.
In Clakeston, S C on June 22 Savannah beat Charleston 4 to 2 at a game that lasted 2 hours 5 minutes. Batterymen Childs and Smith contributed hits while Keefe and Latham worked the mound. Attendance reached about 7,500.
Rain in New York postpones New York Detroit game while Boston ties. Philadelphia defeats Cleveland in six innings as Coakley pitches and Hess is hit. Washington beats St Louis. Hughes shuts them down until rain ends play. Monticello defeats Eatonton 1-0 in Georgia. Augusta hosts a low scoring contest as Macon beats Jacksonville 2-0 in Georgia ball by Chapple and Robinson.
London June 22 The American International Lawn Tennis team is playing grand tennis at the Queen's Club easily defeating all comers. Their form ahead of the all England championship and other events is causing nervousness among English continental and colonial players. Doubles Feals Wright and Halcombe Ward daze opponents with inplay and cross shots as fashionable crowds enjoy perfect weather and Ascot week distractions.
Savannah Georgia June 22 Special The Savannah Yacht Club plans to contest the cup in Charleston with several yachts and an excursion train. An expedition includes the Mischief I the Maud and the Jorce to Charleston in tow of Lottie W. Addie owned by Edward Demere sails under Raymond Sullivan to represent Savannah against Kotrinka as Charleston hopes to retain the trophy. The Maris known as the fastest Savannah craft was excluded by the Charleston challenge terms.
At a meeting Natchez Baseball Association decided to surrender the Natchez franchise for the upcoming season. The move ends the city’s involvement in the state league after a period of uncertain play and regional ties.
National League action reports New York beats Cincinnati 2 to 1 on four safeties with pitchers O Day and Klem at the plate. Boston defeats St Louis 10 to 2 behind Brown and Egan with 1,109 attendance. Philadelphia shuts out Chicago 4 to 0 as Pit tin and Devin hold. Harvard beats Yale in a tense Cambridge game 14 to 9? with late drama and strong pitching
At Latonia on June 22 the oval featured six races noting the reverse mile and a sixteenth win by Hot Casily Bou from Swiftwing over Minthed and Handmore in a slow track. Marshal Ney and Velours were favorites with several results including Forugn winning first race and Van Hope clinching the sixth race as entries list Latonia Today.
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