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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
11
An Atlanta baseball piece argues the 1905 Firecrackers squad is stronger than the 1904 version. It notes improved balance, clearer names, and greater confidence, despite earlier trials with Mellor Hollingsworth Morse and others during the 1904 opening season.
The Firecrackers show a revamped pitching staff led by McMakin, Smith, and Moren, with Ely and McMakin needing to prove form. Newcomers Mig Clarke, Tuskey, Archer, and Cassiday join, while Krug and McCay vie for key infield spots. Manager Jordan presses for improved defense behind the bat and solid overall prep as Atlanta aims to field a stronger southern league club.
The piece notes Georgia colleges preparing for the 1903 baseball season with Tech and Georgia squads shaping up under coaches Heisman and other leaders. It highlights early games against Cleveland professionals, strong lineups at second, short, and catcher, and期待 bright prospects across the Georgia college league with pitchers Sullivan Cox and others in training. The report emphasizes opening games, coaching expertise, and the swarm of talent at Tech and Georgia as the season looms.
Mercer infielders eyed from Cavett Taylor Connor Dyar Papper West Kendrick Crawford Smith Ingram. Awtry Rodgers McCathleen Booth Whatley to work. Pitchers from Biltch Gatis Hogs Middleton Selman Thompson. Vanderbilt hopefuls Green Mathis Travis behind the plate. many vying for shortstop and infield roles including Caldwell Taylor Love Morris Costeen Inglis Young Sibley Thompson Captain Ed Hamilton at second. Haygood Matthews also contending for infield spots.
The Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co offers upholstery goods and rich draperies from France Scotland and Switzerland. With guidance from a real artist they provide designs to fit any budget from fifty to five thousand dollars, promising harmony beauty and expert service to make homes more attractive and habitable.
Campbell Craig Sheetz and Miller Led by Nashville and Mullane the teams eye strong seasons. Key players Bull Parnell Phillips Loftin Lassier and other candidates form the nucleus with Leershave McCown Palmer Ragsdale Gress Bennett Sloan and more among the hopefuls. Auburn and Sewanee outline deep schedules while Clemson Coach McMakin drills a large slate including Georgia, Tech and Wofford with Dendy Sitten and Goggan captaining.
Two horse racing entries, Choir Boy lad and Patch Boy pacer Village Boy were sold in Richmond Indiana today. Choir Boy lad sold for 5000 dollars to Murray Howe of Memphis, while Patch Boy pacer Village Boy at 214 percent was bought by M H Rearden of Indianspatis.
Four new Atlanta players arrived yesterday joining Neblett and Jordan, bringing the total to six. Ike Butler from Oregon leads the group, with Lew Moren of Pittsburgh, Jack Ely of Columbus fame, and Heinie Krug from California all reporting. Moren jokes about cameras, Ely is in peak shape after working in Columbus, and Krug notes a lighter, quicker form. Morse and additional players expected today as the squad assembles in Atlanta.
Heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries arrived in Atlanta at 8:30 PM and checked into Piedmont. He appeared healthy though lighter than in his peak years, spoke about avoiding rust, and discussed future plans and a stage role in Davy Crockett at the Bijou.
At the forthcoming Atlanta Athletic Club officers election George Adair will run for president. No opposition has emerged and he is favored to win. Wil Glenn stands as a candidate for vice president. Five new directors will be elected, with Arnold Broyles not seeking reelection after serving as president and George Adair as vice president.
Boxers such as James Jeffries Fitzsimmons Terry McGovern and James Corbett headline stage careers between fights Jeffries is starring in Davy Crockett in Atlanta drawing crowds while Fitzsimmons tours the west in A Fight the Love McGovern rises as a theater star though past years offered less success Corbett headlines a lively melodrama with mixed luck Sullivan the temperance lecturer also tours giving talks about past misfortunes.
An elderly reader, age 73, attests to long term use of Mosleys Lemon Blige and Roxley Teman Elrir credited with maintaining appetite and general health. The statement lists Mrs Pr Keith of 570 Spring St, Atlanta as associated.
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