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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
7
In Athens Georgia Cornell University defeated the University of Georgia 7 to 3 in a nine inning collegiate baseball opener. Saunders pitched three hits allowed. Hall finished for Georgia, while Baxter and Whitfeld starred in fielding and base running for Georgia. Georgia offense struggled early, rallied slightly after fifth inning changes, but could not overcome Cornell’s solid defense and timely errors by Georgia.
Official score notes clean base running by Baxter and Whitfield. Score by innings shows Georgia 0000100023, Cornell 2050000M7. Summers earned run, Cornell 1. Double plays Hall to McBride to Black. Warner Newton to Robertson, strikeouts Cox 2 Hall 4 Saunders 0. Walks Cox 2 Hall 2 Saunders 2. Hit by pitcher Cox 1 Hall 3. Left on bases Georgia 5 Cornell 10. Stolen bases Georgia 7 Cornell 3. Sacrifice hits Carey Robertson. Umpire Lynch Scorer Blum. Time of game 1 hour 45 minutes.
Preview of today and tomorrow’s baseball games between the University of Georgia and Cornell at Brisbane Park. Both squads, coached by Hughey Jennings for Cornell, are shaping up after winter practice. Athens fans and Atlanta graduates expect strong play, with 3:40 p.m. start today and Billy Lynch likely as umpire.
The Georgia Eclectic Medical Association held two sessions, morning and afternoon, concluding its twenty sixth annual meeting. Dr. Durham moved thanks for day one proceedings which was adopted. Papers covered influenza grippe dysentery electricity as therapy and eclectic materia medica with psychology discussions drawing active interest and contributions from several Atlanta and area physicians.
Memphis racing scene reports the Tennessee Derby may draw eight to ten three year olds led by The Conqueror and Thrive with various entrants including Sam Phillips F W Brode and Brade. Trainers discuss form and likely starters as weights and entries are listed, with Derby outcome seen as wide open.
Miss Bennett led all the way to win the Turf Congress stakes for two year olds at Clinton Park with Crowhurst up, setting a track record 48% for four furlongs. Three favorites won, large attendance, clear weather, fast track. Other races note winners such as Talley at 8 to 1, Burns at 2 to 5, and Tillan Reed in the mile. Entries list multiple horses and times across six races and at Little Rock.
The Smugglers charmed Atlanta audiences with melodic tunes and vivid costumes, though the plot and dialogue lag. Marcela Van Dressee and Grace Cameron shone in standout solos, while the ensemble delivered polished performances and brilliant orchestration.
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