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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
8
Ewing Campbell Mowery Au trey Moriarty and Egan expected today Lobert and Spade still holding out. Practice today.
The commission provides practiced hours for two teams with details: 91S to 11 Adla, 130 to Clmeimmatt, 30 to 3 Atlanta. A third dark-Ctnctenatl mention appears as part of the schedule.
Cincinnati manager Griffith fields a large, talented influx as twelve players arrive by noon and more are en route. The squad, including three returning catchers and several infielders, trains in Atlanta with a mix of veterans and hopefuls as they prepare for a Thursday practice game against the Atlanta team.
Gordon Lewis, Macon’s third baseman from last season, cannot report to Macon until June due to a contract with the University of Georgia. Manager Lawlor says breach of contract and nonreporting will lead to suspension and no leniency.
The text lists practice games by the Tania team with dates from March to April across several cities including Cincinnati Columbus Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn. It also notes two games with Johnny Dobdge’s Chattanooga team and credits umpire Jack Murer for the series. An unrelated whiskey advertisement touts Clarkes Pure Rye with pricing and delivery details.
Fifty four pedestrians form twenty seven teams begin a 142 hour six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden New York March 7. A ten lap to the mile track, similar to indoor marathon layouts, hosts the event with five thousand dollars in prizes. Teams may relieve each other but no runner may be on track more than twelve hours in twenty four. Notable entrants include British runner Jack Saperfora and Italian pair Ferri and Pallanti along with American teams led by Mike Goring Td Adams Amable with J P Dineen Albert H Gores and Henry Shelton among others.
The sixth round of the bowling tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club starts tomorrow with eight teams. Twelve games are played each week from February, five rounds completed, two rounds remain. Top individual bowlers include Hell, Mashburn, Sutton, Clarke, Willams, Perry, Fay and McGinty. Standings use games won and lost percentage with three top scores counted per game. Team totals after fifteen games show Hell leading at 7,791 pins and McGinty lowest at 7,082. Schedule shows Mashburn vs Clarke March 3, Hall vs Ferry March 10, Sutton vs McGinty March 11.
An old advertisement states hats cleaned dyed and reshaped at Bussey's, and Clarke's Pure Rye has a delicate bouquet distinguishing good rye. Bottled Inda by the government offers four full quarts for $5 delivered, available through mail order houses.
Macon Georgia March 7 Special two Atlanta boys under contract with the Macon team will be released Tommy Kline already cut and Roy Kitchens likely to be cut in a few days. Manager Lawlor desires players with professional experience over promising but unproven talent.
Macon today announced terms with Clarke and Sam Weems after a lengthy holdout. The two pitchers, now signed, provide reliable arms to open the season for Macon, finalizing agreements with management.
The Cincinnati players arrived with a staff of war correspondents to report on the Reds practice. Zuber of the Times-Star, Raskoff of the Post, Hyder of the Enquirer, and a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune contingent join the group. The reporters, photographers and editors are seasoned sports writers expected to keep Redland readers informed on the young recruits’ showing.
Alpharetta slugger Rucker travels via Atlanta toward Jacksonville to join the Trolley Dodgers spring training. Hopes rest on the left-hander who critics say could anchor the pitching staff with proper support this season. Gould Defeats Crane in straight sets at Cambridge club courts 6-3 6-4 6-2.
A dated notice from Fitzgerald Georgia announces a Blue and Gray Reunion to be held March 11 to 13, 1908. It promotes reduced rates via the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad with a six o’clock daily train service. A ticket agent is listed at seventy dollars each tree street sleeper on the night train.
Macon Ga March 7 Special Mercer opens season Wednesday at Central City Park against the Yankees. A large crowd is expected as fans flock to practice and anticipation runs high for a strong Mercer team led by regulars such as Smith Richards Faulk and Seid. Managers Dukes and Stallings are also arranging another game for Saturday the 13th.
Ferguson and Boult es of the Boston Nationals visited Atlanta yesterday en route to Augusta to join the Doves with the main body there tomorrow. Cecil Ferguson and Dick Boukes, pitchers, were part of a McGraw trade that sent McGann Dehlen and himself to Boston for Needham Tenney and Beldwell. Ferguson is touted as the likely star for the coming season and Boult es is described as a promising twirler, sturdy and close in build to Roy Castleton.
Frank Calahan, a well known man of Beasemer, was shot twice in Birmingham at an early hour this morning. J M Heburg, foreman of Hes Jeemer Foundrs, is jailed and charged with the murder. No witnesses were reported.
Atlanta players report fast with most of the 1908 Crackers arriving by noon. Practice starts today at Ponce De Leon park as new arrivals Henn, Kirkpatrick, Hale, Patton, Wahl join seasoned players. several managers and scouts tout the squad’s strength and readiness for the coming Southern league season. Two-a-day practices run through Thursday ahead of a warmup game with the Reds.
Sally League managers fear a twelve man player limit by opening day prompts quick team planning. Directors set April 16 cut to eleven players, excluding the manager, with no extra cards allowed. Salary rules debated but not finalized, managers capped at three dollars per month for assistants.
Rome, Gesdarch 7 Special The Manufacturers and Merchants Association will meet Monday night at its office in the Cherokee hotel building to discuss several matters chiefly the proposed banquet to celebrate the completion of the 61st batch of street paving. If approved a committee will be formed to arrange inviting eminent men from the south for the occasion.
The Man of the Hour debuts with strong civic graft themes by George Broadhurst, starring a large company led by William A Brady. The Rival, a Sheridan comedy, features Joseph and William Jefferson with a robust cast at the Grand including Sir Lucius O Trigger and Fighting Bob. Besale Wennie opens at Orpheum, drawing large crowds as Atlanta’s favored comic actress.
A young girl searches the countryside for her long lost brother after Indians abduct her. Her parents are dead, and a renegade half brother exhausts the family fortune gambling. Rescue comes through Lucky Jack Gorton and the protective forces, with a precocious Indian child as a hopeful connection. Mr Welle travels to Knoxville for a theater opening as part of surrounding entertainment notes.
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