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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1909

Page

7

Lively practice at Ponte de Leon Park boosts Atlante Crack team

Report from a Friday practice in Atlanta describes players Otto Jordan Moran and Rohn showing improvement, with Jack Rowan leading conditioning and a high turnout expected as coaches push for form ahead of the first practice game. Fox Griffith appears cautious about debuting new talent.

Ponte de Leon Park Fife Otto Jordan Atlante Atl Pasemman la Fmst Otto Serson Roy Moren Dickin Otto Hees Big Jack Rowan Rede Mies Bai Jack Cincinnati O'Toole Durbin Bee Atlanta

Columbia Fans Tout Palmettos Name Change For Team

Columbia fans in South Carolina push to rename their baseball squad from the Chicks to the Palmettos as voting in The Columbia State shows wide support for the change. If the move passes, Columbia is expected to draw large crowds and lead the Sable League in attendance this season. Meanwhile Brooklyn sent seven players to train in Jacksonville, Florida, ahead of the coming season as others head south by rail.

Columbia 8. C Chicks Palmerton Columbus Brooklyn New York Sacksonville Pia Jacksonvile

Christensen Accepts Challenge

Christensen asks Duffy to a match at any time or place chosen by Duffy for a bet of 100 to 200 ele, and requests Duffy reply through this paper.

Christensen Abdchristensen Sporting Edo Duffy

Chase Passes Through to Join Highlanders

Hat Chase the demon Grst baseman of the New York Americans passed through and joined the Highlanders in a dramatic baseball move. The report notes the transfer shifts and expectations for the lineup ahead of the season.

Hat Chase New York Americans

Highlanders Open Spring Training in Macon

The Highlanders traveled through Atlanta yesterday en route to Macon Georgia for spring training. Prince Hak appears fit and ready to join the fray immediately. Chase vows to push hard and give George Stallings his best this season.

Atlante Macon Prince Hak Chase George Stallings

National League Chief Pulliam Seeks Rest on Vacation

National League President Hearty Pulliam, on a vacation route to Florida, passed through Atlanta. He appeared unwell and hinted his active participation may depend on health, amid ongoing friction with club heads. He planned to visit his sister.

National League Hearty Pulliam Atlanta Routa Florida Pulliam Puillam

Play Ball April 14 Rival Actions Highlighted

Lott and tit Hets cleaned dyed and reshaped by Bussey's 23% Whitehall.

Bussey

Rumor of Mowery for O Leary Trade Surfaces

A circulating rumor claimed a deal would swap Mike Mowery for Charles O Leary of Detroit. Cincinnati papers fiercely denied it as unlikely, noting O Leary’s decline versus Mowery’s status. Detroit denied the report and St. Louis would likely not approve. The chatter led to strong editorials amid sparse manager statements.

Cincinnati O. Marek & Et al Mike Mowery Charles O'Leary Detroits O'Leary Mowery Detroit St. Louis Reda Grinth

Yellow Jackets May Play Cincinnati Reds

The Tech Yellow Jackets seek exhibition games before the March 13 college season opener with Riverside Military Academy. Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta team, and Fort McPherson have been asked to schedule games at Tech park. Courtney Lewis suffered a broken finger Thursday, likely sidelining him for some time.

Tech Yellow Jackets a@agan Riverside Military Academy Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Fort McPherson Tech Park Ktonda Butigne Courtney Lewis Tno

White Sox open spring with first practice game

Chicago White Sox met the San Francisco Seals at Recreation Park in the first practice game of the season. Umpire Jack Sheridan worked behind the plate as lineups included McCarthy and Tannehill among players. Seals pitchers Tom Tendant and Curtie faced White Sox hitters across a shaky, wind affected showcase.

San Francis Chicago White Sox San Sullivan Cravath Flenigén Asha Pat Bougherty Owens Scott Smith Suier Seals Tom Tendant Mohler Meardie Curtie Kelley Lewis Melchoir Bodie Nick Willamg

Walthour Aces Collins Tonight In Velodrome Race

The opening St Nicholas Velodrome promises fast bicycle racing as Frank Hobby Walthour meets Elmer Collins in a deciding time after two prior meetings, both winning once. Track practice boosts form ahead of twelve indoor laps and three sprint events with Lawson Turville’s motorcycle race drawing strong advance seats.

St. Nicholas Velodrome Hobby Wal‘thour Elmer Collins Coline Walthous Lawson Turville

Sixty Candidates Out For Red And Black Team

Athens Ga March 8 Special There are sixty candidates for the University of Georgia varsity baseball team this year No cuts yet and practice under Coach Lewis progresses with strides The pitching staff shows up better than expected Seatwick Excelstein and Calloway are old men Troutman from Stone Mountain Brannen from Statesboro and McGee and Reddink are new men Also in the outfield Covington Davis Griffith and Blalock lead for positions Several others vie for infield spots Lewis Heiser Kelly Beggs and Clesky show up well Infield candidates are numerous Georgia aims to play Stone Mountain March 20. schedule not yet final.

Athens University of Georgia Lewis Anc Seatwick Exelztein Calloway Troutman Stona Mountain Brannen Statesboro McGee and Reddink Covington Davis Grifffith Blalock Plages Infeld Heiser Kelly Beggs

Ten men holding out on big league teams

Ten players remain in hold-out status for major league camps. Names include Hane Lopert, Cincinnati. Bob Spade, Cincinnati. Frank Roth, Cincinnati. Mike Doolin, Giants. George Wiltse, Giants. Vietor Whlis, Pittsburg. Pletcher Jones, White Sox. Catcher Schmidt, Detroit. Chief Bender, Athletics. Emmett Heidrick, Browns. Managers would welcome any of them for outfield or infield duty. several boast strong pitching behind the plate and at catcher.

Hane Lopert Cincinnail Bob Spade Cincinnati Frank Roth Mike Doolin Giants George Wiltse Giante Vietor Whlis Pittsburg Pletcher Jones White Sox Catcher Schmidt Detroit Bender Athletica Emmett Heidrick Browns Idabie Donnn Heidrich Jones Wiltse Wills Schmidt

George Stinson Signs Memphis Contract

George Stinson, former Macon outfielder who played with Atlanta and Richmond in the Virginia State League, signs with the 909 Memphis Tartles. Manager Babb expects him to be a regular outfielder this season as he is a strong hitter and accurate fielder, with pace mix treet GP helehe and 160 pauede at woiRne noted as potential strengths.

Memphis Tenn Maren Helehe woiRne

Halls Win Two Games From the Clarke Team

Hall team defeats Clarke in a bowling tourney at the Arizona Athletic Club. Scores show Clarke 180 207 148 tally, Hall 145, with total pins and marks noted as non-counting in the final score. Participants include Maiden Barnett and Feeter.

Halls Clarke Hall Aianta Athlatic Clu Clarkes Clareg Tram Bmaiden Barnett

Joe Doyle in Atlanta en route to Yasiowrs camp in Macon

Joe Doyle, nicknamed Blow Joe, lingered briefly in Atlanta yesterday on his way to join the Yasiowrs traveling camp in Macon. He said the big ann is in good shape and he expects to debut in fine form this spring.

Joe Doyle Jos Doyle Joe Wberatencas Wes Atlanta Yasiowrs Macon Nod Big Ann Daving God Stason

Pajarcita Wins in Fine Fires At Dekinad Race Meet

Surprises marked the Dekinad race day as Pajarcita led a string of winners. Notable finishes included Bar ney Behralbor taking purses with Deutechiend and Gaihetea, while Pajarette and Keep Moving also scored. Multi-race results show Deutechiand favored in the first, Ant IMB strong in the second, and Pajarcita winning the sixth with Booger Med close behind.

Dekinad Cal Bedwell Rents Seling Deutechiand Booville Avon Rettig Ant Imb Archibald Argonaut Toll Box Eimelov Ft. Frencis Mitre Mechantra Thing Varia Welling Battier Deverich Blanche C Taplin Ewond Lady Alicia Thorel Jacomo General Haley Ak Bur Hon Cheere Tranamute Xehoquer Mentry Convent Bell Mauretania Nibuck el Piemro Osceola Minct Dolla Dollars Masa Giovanni Balerbren Mila Devitrich Colonet Bronnton Mino Rotrou Mike Mansoni Wap Mim- Leong Marie Mayer Stoneman

Santa Anita Race Card News Roundup

At Santa Anita in Los Angeles on a rough day Prince Ahmed and Misa Lita were among the few winners. Indulged Green sprinted clear to win by a length over Rialto in the feature, with Tony Bonero taking third in a long-shot surprise. Races list finishers and times for six events including turf sprints, selling races, and a one-mile race, with odds and placements for the principals.

Los Angeles Cal Prince Ahmed Fea Musgrave Alvey Hores Thaimat Rialto Tony Bonero Long Shot Neme Isaplace Waleter Butweil Mindfellow Goldaters Brandat King Grotto Nigger Baby Allen Lea Beaumont Bianor Forece Sir Barry Littie Mose Polleas Felilog Butwolty Deruma Burgreve Senator Barnatt McCahey Bell Knicker Dey Star Pickaway Juwin Ameviator Bitter Sir Sninwa Ida May Mussel Adriache McGee Rowind Round Walsh the Thorn Hasty Agnes Alsite Meer Tony Boner Cullen Lady Irma Green ‘Boal Pai

Tampa Racecard Outcome With Narrow Finishes

Race results from Tampa show multiple close finishes including No Quarter seizing a head margin in race four, Belle Boot nosing out Spring Press in race five, and Dandy Dancer edging ahead in the second race. The card lists times, weights, and payoffs for each event with several near-wins and notable challengers.

Tampa Fia Breten Belle Boott Hoe Viretohs PIRES Tine Ll Maske Richmond Duke Nettie Carta Haynem Wales Charlotte Haxalton Northville Bam Cisyral Sicont Brannon Svem Lady Caraisos Malvina Smith Mie Gownaga Tilekiing Risk Palsy Maine Mugh Parreil

Legislator Slapped by Sergeant at Arms in Tennessee

In Mashrville on March S a representative from Overton County Robert Poston was slapped by John Yeaman assistant sergeant at arms of the senate after a speech in the house. Yeaman was accused of murder in a separate incident and was held in contempt after a house investigation. The house resolved to arrest Yeaman and bring him to the bar to answer charges the next morning at 10 o'clock.

Mashrville Tenn Robert Poston Overton County General Assembly John Yeaman Senate Poston Yeaman BBC Tennenses Teaman Aome

Herring Acquitted in Warren Hatcher Murder Trial

Hoyt Herring was acquitted by a jury in Danteleville Georgia today in the murder case of Warren Hatcher. The charge claimed Herring killed Hatcher on October 3, 1908, but the defendant testified he had no connection with the crime. Defense counsel included Judge Berry T. Mosely Colonel BR L. J. Smith of Commerce and KR RB Arnold of Atlanta.

Danteleville Hoyt Herring Trim Warren Hatcher Herring Hatcher Berry T. Mosely BR. L. J. Smith Commerce KR. RB. Arnold Atlanta

Training Schedule for March 19 Night Session

The report notes that Bpr. 4nd. will enter training at night with Jim Mynn on March 19. Flynn will go into training here for several days, indicating a period of practice and preparation.

Jim Mynn Flynn

Twenty Rounds to a Draw at Gala City Club

San Bernardino California March 5 Howard Baker of Boulder and Engileh of Omaha fought twenty rounds to a draw before a thousand spectators. The contest featured in-fighting and Baker’s superior boxing with both men taking and delivering punishment, though Engileh faded late.

San Bernardino Cal Howard Baker Boulde Engileh Omaha Gala City Athletic Club English Baker

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