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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

5

Practice Continues Amid Cold for Reds and Crackers

Spring training opens with Reds and Crackers players taking to the field after morning cold. Reds pitchers, Griffith, Huggins and Downer, show strong form as Atlanta contingent grows. Dick Rohn admires the field and eyeing first base. Majority of players arrive by Sunday, with fifty working out by Monday. Season runs from now to October with constant baseball nationwide. Hold-out illness rumors fade as contracts near completion.

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Robson Starts Work With Peacock Nine

Frank Dobson has started to work with baseball candidates at the Peacock action, and the youngsters are eager to learn the game. Dobson is popular with the boys and expected to get the best out of them as he imparts his knowledge across sports.

Frank Dobson Peacock Action Dobwen Dobson Sean

Dahlonega Announces Baseball Schedule

Dahlonega Ga March 4 Special The Dahlonega baseball nine has practically completed the season schedule Manager Porter has arranged the following dates March 16 9 Dermareat at Dahlonega March 37 Tech ox Riveraite Jomeon at Clemeon T Purman at Greenville April 3 9 10 Blaryville at Danicnama weekprl BE 2B 16 Bewance at Bewenee pending 2 April 15 16 17 Teonemeen at Knoxville April 3 M Mercer at Macon pending

Dahlonega Dahlonega Basebal Nine Smanager Porter Dermareat Tech Ox Riveraite Jomeon Clemeon T—Purman Greenville Blaryville Danicnama Eekprl Bewance Bewenee Pend On Teonemeen Knoxville Mercer Macon Panifing

Prizes Awarded To Yellow Jackets For 1920s Season Preparations

Prective work at Tech is still going on as the Yellow Jackets prepare for the first game. The field is being prepared with infield outfield and rolling. Grandstand and end stands are being repaired. Prizes will be given to the player with the most fans, best attitude, and highest batting average.

Tech Stitt Yellow Jackets Prieta

Wylie Leaves Grady After Bicycle Crash

Syracuse cyclist George Wylie was injured Tuesday at the Velodrome track. He left Grady hospital and rests at the Windsor hotel on Ivy Street. Wylie suffered a head cut and a left knee injury but remains in good condition and hopeful to race again soon.

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Dick Rohn Reports In Fine Condition at Arrival

The first baseman Dick Rohn arrived from Sedalia Missouri in the latest update. He stands 8 feet 11 inches and weighs 106 pounds, though he is slightly overweight by 10 pounds. Rohn, coming from Peoria TL last year, is seen as a strong candidate to replace Jemce Claudius Fox at first base. He batted .275 with Peoria and made 14 errors in 1,441 chances, but is said to be in great spirits and confident he will improve quickly.

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Latham Sparks Training Pranks At Marlin Camp

Marlin Texas March special reports manager McGraw introducing a new training stunt this afternoon. Players pair off for base race, Artie Latham and Wilbert Robinson race, both fall as crowd roars. A humorous moment preserves team spirit before a running race settles who is fastest, with Holmes finishing ahead and Cy Seymour trailing.

Marlin Tex McGraw Artie Latham Wilbert Robinson Latham Holmes Cy Seymour

Ex Southern Leaguers Report to Griffith in Cincinnati

Two new players joined the Cincinnati practice forces at Ponce de Leon after their trips from the South. Tom Downey, last season with Birmingham, was drafted by Chicago Cuba and came to Cincinnati via a Reds deal that sent Utility Man Kene to the Cups. Ralph Savidge, with Memphis last year and finishing with the Reds, is praised by Griffith as a promising young pitcher.

Cincinnati Tam Ponce de Leon Tom Downey Ralph Savidge Downey Birmingham Chicago Cuba Kene Reds Savidge Memphis Griffith

Ocean Queen Dominates Lengthy Odds at Emeryville

In a crowded Emeryville card centered on the miles and sprint events Ocean Queen, at 1 to 4, surged to win the fourth race by a diminishing margin. Center Shot faded to third after an early challenge as Husky stayed close, while Gypsy King easily took the mile event. The program listed multiple races with favorites Gewand and others failing to win, and a brood of horses including Myaky and Center Gbot featured across events under the day’s weighty odds.

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Lom Offers At Santa Anita Ends In Fume Of Entry Refusal

At Santa Anita Park the Lom Angebot horse, showing marked improvement, led officials to refuse its entry in the future. Jockey Kennedy rode three winners in the program, with chaos at the first race injuring Rapley’s rider and causing a near trampling incident. Results include Dreagee and Lady Irma among the winners, with mixed outcomes across seven races.

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Motor cycle rider Kreamer badly injured at track

Los Angeles dispatch reports George Kreamer a famed rider arriving from the east was thrown from a machine during a test at the new canher track. The machine exploded and overturned injuring his left leg knee and ligaments. Surgeons fear he may lose free use of the leg.

Los Angeles Cal Marca George Kreamer Canher Kreamer Abe Ube

Charles Street Signs Sliding Contract With Cantillon

Washington special reports Charles Street, the Alabama born Wellington catcher, signed what he calls a sliding contract with Manager Cantillon. He left Tuscumbia today to report to the training ground in Galveston, with a $100 upfront in the deal. Duffie challenges the Christensen Foy winner to a $100 bet in a note to Sporting Editor.

Washington Charles Street Wellington Washington Monument Cantillon Tuscumbia Als Mannager Cantillon Galveston Strat Kid Duffie the Constitution Christensen-Foy Tolene al Christense Jack Foy

The Marathon Kiss Follows After Drink At Brockten

A humorous note from a reader signed Tad describes a new Brockten fad called the Marathon Kiss. The writer jokes about taking the kiss after drinking as a witty chaser to one's wits.

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Root Challenges at Valadrome Track Challenge Rohby Walthour

The clever bicycle rider from Root Challenges posts a challenge at the Valadrome track to meet Rohby Walthour. The offer invites any other victors at the track to join. The distance in the challenge ranges from 1 to 6 million units.

Root Radio Root Valadrome Rohby Walthour

Tampa Race Results and Law Revision Update

Race day results from Tampa feature multiple events with winners including Abeut, Catherine Cardwell, and First Race, plus details of seconds and thirds. The report also notes a joint commission in Washington preparing to revise town laws, listing senators Heyburn and others and representatives including Moon and Denby.

Washington Joint Commission of Canwress Heyburn Idaho Setherland Ya Piles Whebington Tetler Colorado Coren Oklahoma Moon Pennsylvania Parsons New York Denby Michicas Sherer Kentucky Howton Tennessean

New Shirtwaists Arrive In Wide Range Of Styles

The store promotes a large new line of shirtwaists with Dutch necks linen fabrics perpendicularly tacked pleats and rich embroidery. Exclusive agents for Royal and Herald Square Linen Waists plus John Forshe models and lingerie styles for spring with prices from 2.25 to 30. The pitch urges shoppers to view now during peak choosing season.

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Walthour and Collins Ride for Third Time Saturday

Velodrome patrons await a lively clash as local rider Walthour faces champion Elmer Collins in a best of three heats program. The heats cover 3 miles and two shorter races with sprint events and a motorcycle duel between Lawson and Purville.

Shen Bobby Wailthour Elmer Collins America Colline Walthour Momn Ray Lawson Purvilte

McGinty Beats Williams Team in Low-Scoring Bowling Night

McGinty’s squad won two of three against Williams team at the Athlet Club. High score of 223 by Davis led the 200s parade including Smith 200 and Berrien 201, while Davis posted the top averages at 178 with McGinty at 177. The results do not change league standings as McGinty sits at bottom near Willems. Tonight Halli and Clarke Clash to close the fifth round in a hot division contest.

McGinty Athlet Willams Davis Smith Berrien Déivis Willems Nest Tz Berrien Xia Petnwacee Kingsberg Actas Ais Halli and Clarke Promiss

Fisher Has Not Signed Manager Denies Signing Report

The ivcatgem club reports that Fisher has not signed and that Tom hed maned his candid fe in error. Manager Dily Smith states authorities cannot confirm the report origin and that contracts for Pieher Winters Johns and Hees have not been received or finalized.

Fisher Dily Smith Ivcatgem Tom Pieher Winters Johns

Chesbro Praises Lawlor and Chesstra Ties in Macon

Chesbro, the famed spitball pitcher of the New York Highlanders, touts Macon manager Jack Lawlor and pitcher Jack Chesstra as old friends. He says their past games forged a strong bond and predicts he will help assemble a strong lineup if he can recruit the right men for the team.

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Waddell Sues Wife For Divorce In St Louis

Baseball figure Rube Waddell files petition for divorce citing violent temper and alleged attack by dogs in Lean Massachusetts. He is identified as a member of the Dodgers in the American League and resides in New Hampshire per the court filing.

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Hollins Kills Himself at New York Hotel

Frank C. Holling, head of W. C. Holling and Co., invested in securities, died by suicide last night in a New York hotel. He had been in ill health with no financial complications cited. The era of early 20th century corporate leaders ends in tragedy.

Hollins New York Frank C. Holline W. C. Holling and Co Wall Street Itt Vestment Securities

Runaway Democrats Decide To Return To Tennessee Senate Quorum Break

Tennesse senators who fled from Kentucky to prevent a quorum plan to return to Nashville tomorrow morning after a conference with ex Governor John I Cox. They say the joint convention elections held Wednesday were legal and will be challenged in court.

Kentucky Nashville Hopkinsville John I. Cox Tontent Tennenace

Excess Lumber Rate Refund Confirmed by Courts

Railroads will pay 176000 dollars into the registry of the federal court in the Southern District of Georgia after the United States circuit court of appeals ratified a settlement. The Bulte group of 102 lumber companies and 12 railroads agreed to end excess shipment charges on lumber in the south. The decree follows the compromise and refunds in the case heard in New Orleans. Tennis notices also report Memphis will host the annual Tennessee championships with additional intercollegiate events in Atlanta and other cities.

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