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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
3
Leidy and Krug were the only Atlanta men who could solve the pentine curves of Smif. Henley will occupy Blab today.
Atlanta defeated Birmingham 8 to 1 while Nashville outscored Chattanooga, and New Orleans beat Little Rock. The Memphis Shreveport game was postponed due to rain, delaying further action yesterday.
Atlanta barely escaped a shutout as Birmingham pitcher Frank Smith dominated, allowing only three hits while Atlanta managed two by Leidy and Krug. Dowle and Sorber misjudgments also shaped the game, with Birmingham taking the win 2 to 0 in a defense heavily on display.
Bobby Walthour of Atlanta defeated Harry Caldwell in a five lap twenty mile motor pace at Hartford. Walthour showed superior form from the start, racing ahead as Caldwell pressed hard. Carl Rudin set a track record and F Ernst won the five mile open race. The race featured remounts after tire trouble and a dramatic late gain by Walthour.
A summary of several games: Chattanooga lost after strong play, with umpire Strauss's decisions noted. Little Rock defeated by New Orleans amid crowd control and postgame tensions. Memphis-Shreveport postponed due to rain. Boston beat Brooklyn in a seventh inning rally. Philadelphia and New York, Chicago and St. Louis tallied runs with notable pitching. American League and Eastern League results included St Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore in tight matchups with several scorelines. minor leagues report North Carolina and Southern teams with wins and losses.
Letters found after the disappearance of W. W. O'Hara of Cincinnati show he aimed to earn dividends for stockholders via racing schemes. The prospectus alleged ownership of valuable franchises in Virginia Alabama and Gulf states to build water plants and a long electric railroad system linking several towns. The report ties him to plans around Anniston Columbus and other sites with unsettled details.
The Byrd cup tennis tournament in Atlanta continues with several yesterday matches and two from today scheduled. Howell faces Victor Smith at 1 30 and Howell meets the pending Eagan C Y Smith winner at 2 as winners advance to the finals later today.
Three fast games were played yesterday in the fire men's handball tournament with one per class. The results left leaders in each class with the same 13-2 record after 15 games. Lafitte and Peel appear secure in class B, while Parker and Delaney and Netherland and Parker lead classes A and C respectively. Parker-Delaney beat Dick Joyner Courtney 2 0 at No 1 court 2 0 Lafitte-Peel defeated Ivy-Smith 5 2 at No 4 court. Fairman-Kennedy beat Ralph Joyner-Fuller 5 3 at No 1 court. All matches were well played and exciting.
The Waycross Gun Club summit met today with Jacksonville and nearby representatives in attendance. W. T. Sperry and W. T. Holtz won the first prizes amid unusually poor conditions.
At Washington Park on June 21 Remorse the odds on favorite won the feature handicap mile race with Roxane and Old England in close pursuit. Yankee finished third after a bold stretch duel with Old England and Roxane, as Wonderly rode two winners on the card. Other races saw second and long-shot winners across the day, including River Pirate and Irritable in notable events.
Chicago notes a rainy day at Washington Park with no stake event. Articulate, the strong 1 to 3 favorite, triumphs by a half length in the seven and a half furlong third race after a tense bend stretch, while Jack Ratlin and Rolling Boer finish strong in supporting positions.
Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia and Twin Sullivan of Boston boxed 25 rounds to a draw at Savannah Athletic Club on June 27. Zeigler showed more aggression and marks, finishing strong while Sullivan fought hard but was outmatched at times. Gans Stops McFadden In Third At Hayes Valley Club In San Francisco Joe Gans of Baltimore secured a knockout over McFadden in the third round after two slow opening rounds.
In the women’s championship drawn tennis tournament Miss Jones of Nevada defeated Miss Neely of Chisago in straight sets, 87 to 72 in the two games. Jones will meet Miss B man, the present champion, tomorrow for the title.
Wealthy contender W K Vanderbilt Jr leaves the Paris Vienna automobile race after arriving at Belfort France and plans to return to Paris Bregenz Austria. The field pushed on from Champigny near Paris with Knyif the first to reach the checkpoint at 3 42 p m.
The city and Central of Georgia reach an agreement allowing construction of stairs from the Whitehall street viaduct to the Century block railroad tracks. Ownership dispute over the land delayed work. city will move steps if court rules otherwise. Contractor Wilkins noted material delivery will delay completion briefly, then rapid completion once on site.
Troops of the Ninth Infantry arrived aboard the transport Ellpatrick and began moving to eastern stations. Colonel G C F Robe commands. Headquarters at Madison Barracks New York with air companies. other units to Fort Niagara.
Yesterday reached 94 degrees in Atlanta marking the warmest day of the summer, but the weather man forecasts a cooler, breezier day ahead with less oppressive atmosphere. A week comparison to June last year shows relief growing, with highest temperatures noted below.
Comptroller General William A Wright challenges Central of Georgia railroad tax returns as about 1.16 million dollars short. Disputed figures cover the Macon to Atlanta Savannah to Macon and Americas divisions with per mile valuations questioned. Rail engine values are set at 4000 dollars each but attorney general argues they should be similar. arbitration may be invoked if no settlement is reached.
By order of Judge J H Lumpkin the gold dredge boat and pontoon boat with all equipment will be sold at public outcry before the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday in July 1902. Sale subject to court confirmation. Attorneys T J Conner receiver. The notice also lists law offices in Atlanta.
Southern Railway announces low rate round trip tickets from Atlanta for weekend getaways. Destinations include Athens Austell Chambree Buford Chattahoochee Clarkesville Elberton Duluth Gainesville Indian Spring Lithia Springs Mount Sky Nickajack Dalton Lookout Mountain Meansville Norcross Powder Springs Strickland Springs Toccoa Tallapoosa Eatublah Falls Warm Springs Isle of Palms Saint Simon Cumberland Island Atlantic Beach. Cumberland Island Saint Simon Atlantic Beach Isle of Palms will be for Saturday night trains only. Literature available at Kimball House ticket office and through druggists. Roosevelt in Washington. President Roosevelt and party arrive in Washington on a Pennsylvania Railroad special train at 1035 this morning. The trip was without incident.
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