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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

3

Crackers Triumph Over Columbus in Cold Ball Tilt

Bayless and Bastian led Atlanta with three hits each as the Crackers beat Jim Fox’s Columbus team 7 to 5 at Ponce de Leon. Jim Fox made a sensational one handed stab of a grounder and the game featured solid hitting despite chilly conditions.

Bayless Bastian Walker Jim Fox Columbus Ponce du Leon Jamen Claudius Fox South Georgia Atlanta Jim John Bob Riggs Goveney Massing Mobile Gasila Hille Vardeman Riggs Ami Fox Columbia Hale Rios Vardaman Stutba Wahl Baylems Crackers Moran Winters Pressey Wehl Brylens Agin Smith Wee Hanna Viebsho Griffin Vardoman Mansing Covengy Stabbe Gombe Sa Hem V. McLend Fuainh Helm Fusteh Premseey Atkins Badabaugh Redabaugh Preemey Halla Pusiah Jerdan Coube Aiden Hills Combs Herner

Campbell and Ewing Report to Griffith

Pitchers Billy Campbell and Hob Ewing have reported to manager Furhner in Hot Springs Arkansas after a month away. They received word that Furhner left for the Springs to take a turn at the steamer.

Campbell Ewing Griffith Billy Campbell Hob Ewig Hot Springs Ark Furehner Nther Giter Springs

71 Years Old Weston Starts To Walk Across The Continent

Edward Peyson Weston, aged 71, began a 4300 mile trek from New York post office to San Francisco. A crowd watched as soldiers from Seventh Regiment escorted him to Seventy second Street. He aims to pass through Troy Buffalo Pittsburg Chicago and reach the Pacific coast by July 8.

Weston New York Edward Peyson Weston Walker San Francisco Seventy-Second Street Troy Buffalo Pittsburg Chicago Pacific Coast

Christensen to Meet Jack Foy in Two Round Bouts

Christensen and Jack Foy are set to fight Wednesday for tew rounds at the Lakewood pavilion under Marquis of Queensbury rules. An enterprising manager arranged the bout after both men spoke of possible actions and challenges.

AX Christephen Jack Foy Lakewood Pavilion Marquis of Queensbury Fnally

Play Ball April 14 Big Card and Night of Bouts

The upcoming program at Bussey's features sports and a boxing bill with Kid Kennath leading scorers in the intercollegiate scene. A full night includes two fast preliminaries and a main event, with tickets on sale at Wijou Palace. Also notes the Penn seven led by Kennath, and Webber released by Billy Squith for school duties.

Chrideonsen Cingelde Wijou Palace Marlette Street Hess Bussey’s Whitehall Kennath Webber Billy Squith Smith Donaliarilie

Darktown Hails Negro Champion at City Welcome

Chicago March 1 Jack Johnson first black world champion arrived amid a hushed crowd at the station. He wore a gray fedora and English suit, greeted friends warmly, and spoke of future fights. In Galveston fans anticipate his homecoming and possible reception plans hinge on rumors of a white wife.

Chicago Jack Johnson Tomy Burns Pullman Jack Nestries Englien Mr Johnson Johnson Ms Friend B. Williame Tate Street Jim Kilwarkes Australia Hattie Smith Mississinoi London Galveston Tex Lure Sam Langford Thisgrampion Hugh McIplosh James J. Jeffries Neavees Bay

Walthour Faces Wylie In Atlanta Track Event Tonight

Local rider Bobby Walthour meets Syracuse rival Wy la in three five mile heats with a one end pace handicap. The program also features a one mile sprint handicap and an unknown distance race. The finale is a two mile motor cycle race between Lawson and Turville on a twelve lap track.

the &T Nicholas Veleavome Bobby ‘Walthour Wil Mack Walthourla Rece Wylie Syracuse Wyte Atlanta Wyla Wytte Walthour Paterson N. J Wyl Lawson Turville

Oakland Racing Card Features Close Finishes and Favorites

At Oakland Cel March UW the fourth race over four miles delivered a tight finish with Milford held near the lead until Nadeau surged to win. Julia Powell won the seven furlong event by a half length over Early Tide as other races produced close purses and tight placements.

Oakland Cel March Julia Powell Feoville Mcintyre Ace of Diamonds Taplin A.il Sb Steel Jessup Beyenade Blamelere Dandy Fine Rani Puree Sixwen Kirschbaum Clnnamon Sandy Wertare Borel Mber Alarmed Pusesuger Crouse Euver Grein Heezer Prince Winter Dr. Dougherty Clark Early Tide Buxton Jim Gatfne Ocean Shore Tranmmute Dargin Pilis Josh Nealon Charlie Doherty Ros Allasm Hoyal Hoyal Nrea MG Useblin Walsh Orage Rem Joe Howe Ross Beoville

Bowling Tourney Nears Final Round at Atlanta Club

The seventh and final round of the bowling tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club begins tonight with remaining matches. Scores are strong and close, with Halla team not runaway leaders, having fought hard for every win as Mesturn’s, Sutton’s, Wil tama’s, and Figil’s squads prepare for tonight through Friday pairings.

Atlanta Athletic Club Halla Jone Mesturn’e Macinty Sutton Clarke Wiltama Perry Figil

Joint Practice Field for Two League Clubs at Hot Springs

In a historic move, Major League Baseball clubs the Cincinnati team and the Boston Americans plan joint use of a shared field in Hot Springs Arkansas. Presidents Hermann and Taylor coordinate a ten year lease with shared ownership and operation starting immediately. Bancroft of the Cincinnati club will travel to Hot Springs to finalize the deal.

Cincinmati Ohio Hermann Cincienal Madonaia John 1 Taylor Boston Americans Hot Springs Ark Taylor Haw Hermans Wire Taylor Bancroft Cincinnati

Dorando Victorious Over Hayes In Marathon Rubber Match

In Madison Square Garden before about ten thousand spectators mostly Americans Dorando Fietri defeated Johnny Hayes in a 28 mile 365 yard rubber marathon. Dorando led from start to finish and opened a decisive sprint in the seventeenth mile while Hayes could not keep pace.

Madison Gquire Garden New York Dorando Fietri Johnny Hayes Madison Square Garden Dorando Hayes Halt & Miles

Dorando Victorious in Marathon Duel with Hayes at London Meet

Dorando Pestrini Dorando dominated the late stages from lap to lap, finally defeating Hayes in a dramatic finish. Dorando led across the fourteenth and fifteenth miles, then sprinted ahead in the final miles, finishing in 2 hours 48 minutes. Hayes matched pace early but could not overtake the Italian ace.

Italien Hayes Dorando Spectatora Ittien Dorando Mlao America Derando Irian Mii

Travelers Gather for Spring Practice in Arkansas

In Little Rock on March 18 the Travelers begin spring workouts under Manager Finn. The squad includes pitchers Hart Conneny Barnicle Gidger Girard and catchers Claude Blark Woodward Casey Shoriatap Boucher. Archer Jack O Connor arrives from Hot Springs and First Baseman Tarleton with pitchers Toren Compton stay in Hot Springs until Monday. Nelson Beeratch Yeager from Mt. Pant AA join for week drills. rest of Paul team joins Monday. Training starts at Argenta across the river.

Little Rock Edrence Tattle Rock Cincinnat Hart, Conneny Barnicle Gidger Girard Claude Blark Woodward Casey Shoriatap Boucher Gents Collins Archer Jack O'Connor Hot Springs Buchanen Little Heck Tarleton Toren Compton Finn Nelson and Beeratch Yeager Mt. Pant American Association Travelers Paul Argenta

Peacock Captains Red and Black Five

Athens Ga March 15 Special University of Georms basketball team ends season with two defeats and 478 to 221 point margin Howell Peacock of Columbus named captain for next season. Walton H Griffith hosted at lunch at the Georgian with players and faculty guests including V Gamiford and Coach Lewing.

Athens University of Georms Hame Walton H. Griffith Tunchcott V. Gamiord Cosch Lewig

Georgia Nine to Play Reds and Yankees

The University of Georgia baseball team, coached by Lewis, is being shaped for the season. The squad will be chosen late this week and will open next Saturday at home against the New York Americans. Cincinnati Nationals visit on the 28th with Jim Redfearn again on the firing line. An April 1 game with the Boston Nationals follows to sharpen the college slate.

Athens University of Georgia Lewis New York Americans Cincinnati Nationals Jim Redfearn Ater Alabman University Georgia

Tech and Soldiers to Play On Thursday

A ball game between Fort McPherson and Tesch previously postponed will likely be held Thursday at Tech Park at 4 PM. The Cincinnati Reds will face Tech either later this week or early next week.

Tech and Soldiers Fort McPherson Tesch Tech Park Cincinnati Reds Willy Tech

Marie Dressler Bankrupt in London Defense of Debts

Marie Dressler, American actress and former Aldwych Theatre operator, faces bankruptcy with liabilities around 39 000 pounds and assets about 94 008, as creditors meet. Unpaid agency costs of her company are not included in the stated totals.

Marie Dressler London Marie Dressier Aldwych Iiabilites

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