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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

3

Crackers Win Second Game At Ponce De Leon Park

Atlanta Crackers beat Macon 4 to 2 in the second game at Ponce de Leon Park. Batters showed strength and some errors marred the contest, with five fast double plays highlighted by Newton’s one handed double in the sixth. Bayless started the rally with a hit, Jordan stole home, and Hess later scored on an error. Macon was held scoreless until the eighth inning when Brown doubled and Downey’s wild throw scored two.

Atlanta Macon Ponce de Leon Park Ribertas Jordan Clark McMurray Aittle Newton Bivertas Brown Thea Downey Moran Albertas Bayleas Bayless Lef Hess Loa Joraan Oy Rohn Dla 'Henn Ea Hem Meaturray Castielon Dohne Wwe Macon H. Pa Walker Ponce de Leon Reds Crackers Boys’ Club Baaetel

Yellow Jackets Down Marist Team in Practice Win

The Yellow Jackets defeated Joe Bean's Marist College in a practice game at Tech yesterday. After eight innings the score was tight with both sides error free until the eighth when Tech pushed across five runs, aided by Marist errors. Final score 5 to 0. Batteries Mayer Colter Armintead for Tech and Falvey Keen for Marist.

Yellow Jackets Joe Bean Marist College Tech Fara Falvey Hoth Fellows R. Tech Mayer, Colter Armintead Falvey and Keen

Fans Get Fannie Bostmand at Busves's Hats Shop

Fans see Fannie Bostmand receive cleaning dyeing and reshaping services at Busves's Hats Shop, with attention on style updates and customer fittings during the event.

Fannie Bostmand

Outfielder M Laurin Returns to Augusta Team

Augusta fans welcome outfielder McLaurin back with Augusta After being secured from the Bt Louth Americans He has been with the team before and returns for another season McLaurin is described as one of the fastest in the South Atlantic League comparable to Ty Cobb and will lead off in the batting order reporting to Manager Castro for practice soon.

Auguste Qaymas Castro Prectios

Jim Lafitte Signs with Macon Team

Jim Lafitte, a local catcher breaking into the professional ranks, has signed a Macon contract. He had tried the game last year, left it, then returned this season with the aim of becoming a top catcher in the Sallre League. Morningstar Defeats Sutton in Madison Square Garden championship match dedicated to the 2 Ditlerd tournament with a tight score of 50 6 to 40 0.

Mac Macon Jim Lafitte Macon Elbertawnstorm Weason Jim Yam Morningstar Sutton New York Ora Morningstar George Sutton Madison Square Garden Formdingwtar Vn Apetatore Thorogey Esjoyed the Oneat, AG Gmer, of Boston, and Harry Cline Philadelphia Ducer

Six Day Race Opens In Atlanta With Top Teams

Root and Fogler lead a strong six day field at the Velodrome facing Walthour and Collins who are hailed as the fastest sprint pair. Other riders include Cameron, Bargett, Senhouse, Walker and Williams. Norton and Pillott form a fast Atlanta duo. The event runs eight hours daily from 2:30 to 10:30 with Strang showcasing a Bulel auto exhibition tonight.

Root and Fogler Madison Square Garden Evert Root Fogler Walthour and Collins Cameron Bargett Senhouse Walker Mitten Write Wiliams McKay Atlanta Norton Pilllott Lewis Strang Bulel Auto Savannah Strang Puro

Cincinnati Reds to Meet Georgia Red and Black

Athens Ga March 88 Special The Cincinnati Reds under Manager Clerk Griffith who led the New York Americans last year will play the University team here tomorrow in a lively contest. The Red and Black squad recently impressed against the Yankees and are confident they can hold their own.

Athens Cinecinneti Reds Clerk Ceiffith New York Americans Yankees Reds

Gene Demont Signs With New Orleans Club

New Orleans, March 2. Gene Demont, former sparkplug of the Birmingham club and recently escaped from that organization, has been signed by Manager Charley Frank of the New Orleans club.

Gene Demont Charley Frank New Orleans Birmingham Frank

Cotton States League Finally Collapses

A Jackson Mississippi special reports the Cotton States League collapses after Algiers refuses to join a four team circuit and President Merrill declares the matter closed.

Cotton States League Birmingham Dla Jackson Miss Ted Algiers Merrill

Johnson Won't Fight Ketchell in Chicago Bout Plans

In Chicago on March 8 Willie Britt Ketchell’s manager said Jack Johnson will not fight Ketchell due to money guarantee issues. Britt traveled from New York to arrange the bout and resolve a dispute over pay. Attell Beats Neil in Ten Rounds at Bedford Athletic Club New York March 3 Abe Attell world featherweight champion defeated Frankie Neil in ten fast rounds. Attell cut Neil’s face with sharp lefts and rights as he dominated the fight at Brooklyn venue.

Johnson Ketchell Chicago Jack Johnson Anley Ketchell Willie Britt New York Attell Neil Abe Attell Frankie Neil San Wrancisco Bedford Athletic Club Brooklye Tanketer Attella Yale New Haven Conn Charlottesville University of Virginia Yale Athletic Association Philadelphia

Walter W Gampor Shot and Killed in Memphis

Walter W Gamphor was shot and instantly killed in Memphis by W A Doyle wagon superintendent of Botten Hose Ice Co at Third street and Poplar avenue. Doyle fired six shots from two revolvers. Doyle was arrested. The incident followed a morning fight and a renewed quarrel later. Emma Gamphor, sister, learned of his death by phone. The victim had once been a noted ball player with major league play in 1899 for the Brooklyn NL team.

Memphis Tenn Walter W. Gamphey W. A. Doyle Botten-Hose Ice Company Third Street Poplar Avenue Doyle Gamphor Boyle Pratt Police Department Fur Company Hrett Gampher King Ormer Yall Cincinnati Emma Gampher Walter W. Gamphor Walter Gamphor Brooklyn

Oakland Race Day Outcomes at Emeryville Track Report

Heavy track conditions favored strong favorites as The Peer led a dominant fourth race performance. Deneen placed third in the four furlong event while Leure Clay and Freq Mulolland claimed the top spots in the mixed bag of six and mile events with tight finishes. Jockey C Miller escaped injury after a kick incident following a mount in the third race.

Oakland Cal Merch Emeryville Daneen Finiahed Leure Clay Mulolland C. Miller A. Muskeday Imes Electrowan Carobibald Goodshin Burnin Helen Carroll Vancouver Balle C. B. Street Galvesca Creselde Tubeross Tourtt Belle Bertie V Red Sant Dcovilla A. Muskoday Mis Deverioh Lady Alicia Kjrachbaum Mendon Dainty ‘Balla Jacomo May B. Clark Gene Bussell Atearth Mavieny McIntyre Jackson Mitre HI Curtis Prince of Orange Pisiad Cayenne Corsa Alcibiades Lord Roasington Captain Hale Kemmckalee Captain Kennedy Walsh Dareington Mentry Kokomo Butler Thune Amelie J.C Core Antiga General Haley Platoon Gembrinus Sophomeore Nebulosus

Strang Breaks World Record at Daytona Auto Races

The seventh Daytona automobile races opened with bicycle and motorcycle events and four auto races. Strang, Franklin, and others set new marks as Lewis Birang lowered the stock car record in the 200 miles. David Bruce Brown won the Dewar trophy mile amid heated competition. Wray posted a 46 second motorcycle record before disqualification.

Brown Daytona Pla Coures Ste Grandstand Arong Fagler Brooklyn Reotmand Lewis Birang Buick Burmaf New Orleans Thomas Dewar David Bruce Brown Bens Halph Ae Fatma Marriot William Wray, Jr New York Walter Goerke Robert Stubbs Firet Svent Joseph A. Fogier W. L. Mitten Roots Dewitt Lattle Thomey Dewer Taphy DePalma Risis A. G. Chapple Walter Gerke Robert Brubbs Eugene Gacsie Wiliam Wray Wray

Acme Hatters Rebuilds Data at Whitehall Street

Acme Hatters announces rebuilding of data systems at the 1-2 Whitehall Street site to improve operations and efficiency. The firm emphasizes updated processes and enhanced service for customers and partners.

Acme Whitehall Street

Spangler Versus Kerr in Staten's Fight Stag Card

At Armory Hell next Tuesday night Harry Staten stages boxing bouts led by a ten round match between Ira Spangler and Billy Kerr. The rivals have two prior draws this season and recent rumors claim Spangler damaged Kerr’s ear with an imitation organ incident. Both men vow to win and fight for keeps. Additionally Pinehurst hosts the United States Revolver Association state pistol short championship results with Partridge first and Fishd second.

Armory Hell Harry Staten Ira Spangler Billy Ke Spangler Kerr Spang Jer Pinehurst N. C United States B. F E. Partridge Mingo Springs Maine C. Kingsley Fishd London England L. C. Hopkins Brooklyn Wardman DO. K. Stuckt Buffalo

Arends to Manage Johnson in Chisago Merch Scene

Abe Arends of Chicago has accepted the manager position for champion heavyweight Jack Juboson who has been without a manager since his sight with Huron. The arrangement follows years of Arends managing a colored fighter, though finances were limited.

Arends Johnson Chisago Merch Jack Juboson Huron Abe Arends Chicago Arenda Dave Johnasn New York

Rules Perfected for the Hill Climb

A Fulton County Automobile Association meeting set rules for Stewart avenue hill climbs. Mufflers and lamps to be removed, protests to be filed with the tech committee, and cars shown for inspection if protested. Motorcycle preliminary starts at 10, with listed entry bets including Yale and Indian racers among others.

Fulton County Automobile Asceciaton Stewart Avenue Yale E. Callaway EB. L. Noge Excelator D. & Alexander Enceletor Sisson H. B. .Woms Peeler J. 3. Wynne Yele- Toledo Henry Corwell

Doubleheader at Emory College opens baseball season

Emory College at Oxford Geor gia opened a misty day with a double header for Seniors and Juniors against Sophomores and Freshmen. McCord Jr pitched well for the Seniors but Juniors won the first game 6 to 3. Freshmen nearly won the second game before the Sophomores pulled away late, with Brown delivering a key hit in the ninth.

Emory College Oxford Ge. Marck Sipecial Cams Baginning Hon. McCord, Jr Avants Bum Gaia TOD McCord and Roberts Garrett Gunneila Bil Stillwell Covingrton Sophe Frommes Hernsby and Fundertrork Rodgers Spd Parham Torasi

Yellow Jackets to Meet Cincinnati Reds in Afternoon Game

The Yellow Jackets face the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at Tech Fists at 3 o'clock. Both teams express confidence, with Tech aiming to win and Reds bettors expecting a tough contest. Karger and Fromme start for Cincinnati while Mayer Colier and Roberts pitch for the Yellow Jackets, and Armistead plays in the outfield.

Yellow Jackets Cincinnati Reds Tech Collegians Reds Dboys Bis Leggaere Karger Fromme Mayer Coliier Roberts Jackets McLean Armistead

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