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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

4

Six Day Atlanta Race At Velodrome Sees Norton Hurt In Spill

Six day motorcycle race at the Velodrome opens with fast on track action as Root and Fogler lead early. Local rider Henry Norton sustains serious bruises after a collision with a rival, delaying his team’s progress while Wylie and Bargett trail the leaders. Riders resume Saturday afternoon with continued long grind and Philadelphia and Atlanta baseball guests to be hosted by management.

Ed Clapp Valegrome Root and Fogler Vants Wil Wilard Norton Walker Senhouse Bardgett Wyte Atregid Lewis Strang Philadelphia Atlanta

All Fight Roads Lead To Statens Fight Stag

Armory tonight hosts a boxing card led by Harry Ratens sextette with Billy Kerra Spangler in a high profile ten round bout. betting favors Betr though Brangier backers push their man. Kerr aims for a knockout as he faces a skilled Atlantis opponent amid a durable night of action.

Armory Hall Harry Rtaten Billy Kerra Spangler Betr Brangier Hilie Joy Trent Kerr Kennockout Atlante

Pitcher Griffin to Augusta Team on Season Finish

Manager Castro of Augusta left for the deal last night after agreeing with Smith that Pitcher Griftia will finish out the season with Augusta. Castro may acquire an Atlanta outfielder within a few weeks.

Castro Augusta Name Smith Griftia Atlanta

Daniel Water offered for home delivery from Union Point Ga

Daniel Mineral Water is priced per gallon with 5 gallon demijohns shipped by train after order. Delivered to your door by Exprem Company for a small charge, costing less than many mineral waters. Alkaline, non acidulous, corks will keep it fresh and retain medicinal value for years. Promises relief for indigestion and stomach and bowel issues with a palatable taste. Address Daniel Mineral Water Co Union Point Ga for details.

Daniel Exprem Daniel Minera Union Point

Lewis Strang Nerve Shown In Bold Buick Exhibition

Lewis Birang the Intrepid Buick driver demonstrated nerve and skill at a Velodrome exhibition in Atlanta. He cruised for three laps before front tires failed, then completed three more laps with flat wheels. The display followed earlier challenges with riders, proving his claim he could ride the dangerous course. He plans another show tonight.

Lewis Birang Buick Atlanta Perior Strong Asia Btrang

Badly Knocked Bout Ends Wisely at Bunsey's

A fragmented note reports a rough knocking incident at Bunsey's involving Bott and allk Hats, described as encaged and wqubaped, with unclear outcomes and no formal charges or follow up details available.

Bott Bunsey

Tulane to be coached by Robert R. Brown

New Orleans announces that Tulane University will hire Robert R. Brown, formerly coach at Washington and Lee, to lead the football team next season. Jon Curtin will retire to enter business in Colorado. Also: golf results, billiards match notes, and Locust Grove vs McDonough high school game recap.

New Dritant Tulane University New Orleans Robert R. Brown Waeshinghum and Lee University Virginia Jon Curtin Tulane Colorado Locust Grove MccDonough Marsh McDonough Greene and Brown Combs

Baseball results from March scores across multiple cities

Baseball results from March games list several scores including Nashville South Eastern Chattensege Tennessee Toledo Newark Virginia Colgate Philadelphia A and M College Cape Fear Academy Grove Academy Macon Clemson River. Notable outcomes include University of Virginia 7 Colgate 1 and Brooklyn National 5.

Nashville Tenn Stora Chicago Cape Fear Academy Grove Academy Macon Ga Brooklyn Nacanal Macon South Atlantic Emson College Clemson River

White Steamer Declared Free-For-All Winner at Hill Climb

The technical committee named the White Steamer the official winner of the free for all class at the hill climb after protests by Ed Inmen and B W Gans were withdrawn. Protests against Strang's Buick and Burman's Buicks remain undecided with no immediate ruling.

Ed Inmen Stearns B. W. Gans White Company Inman Gate Strang Burman Hower AA. A Maddox

Johnson greeted by New York negroes crowding station

Nearly a thousand men, mostly colored, cheered champion heavyweight Jack Johnson as he arrived in New York. He said he hoped to set up a Jeffries fight offering 85,000 dollars to sporting editors and promised to pursue the first bidder. A hotel reception featured a parade of eight seeing autos and a line of Johnson admirers along Broadway.

New York Jack Johnson Jeff Johnston Jeffries Johnson York Optsido Mohnnon Weat Forty-Second Street Broadway

Tyrus Cobb Found After Yearlong Search By Uncle Sam

San Antonio reports a full year passed before postal workers located star outfielder Tyrus Cobb. The chase included many city notices and a Georgia wife’s long letter to Cobb at the Pontobar Hotel train, finally arriving as Cobb arrived in town with mail still awaiting him.

San Antonio Texas Sam Broad Land Ty Cobt Detroit Navin Georgia Pontobar Fnally Mare Ted Miss Lombard Tyrus Abe Cobb

Jacksonville Race Day Features Narrow Favorites

A crowded Jacksonville track saw favorable odds produce several long shot wins including Lamp Trim at 18 to 1 and Carria Elder at 8 to 1. Mis Jeannatte and Siskin each won their races with tight finishes, while Youthful captured a five furlong event. The New York Americans tied Columbus 4 in a late exhibition game.

Jeccoonville Fin Marts Pavoritee Carria Eider Fialabesh Mis Jeannatte Ornamess Sven Mt. Abe Siskin Halifax Wven John Garner Blyalum Carria Elder Henom Friedd Wee KO Tve Youthful Mysilfien

Athletics Win From Crackers in Opening Game

Connie Mack's PhiladelphiaAmericana beat the Crackers 5 to 0 in the first of a three game series. Jimmy Dygert pitched a near perfect game with three scattered hits allowed in five innings, Hettmiller starred with two triples and a single in four appearances, and Castleton, Rogers, and others contributed for a warm, well pitched contest lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Americana Crackers Jimmy Dygert Pelican Harry Davis Connie Roy Castleton Mice Rogers Hettmiller Athletics Dygert Newton Becker Castleton The Athletica Tuntess Baker Hellmiller Coombs Helt Kirkpatrick Motturcay C. Castraton Dywert Tom Atolen Wommutray Sell Horner

Grunswig Brothers Star at Queen Theatre Vaudeville Show

The Grunswig Brothers headlined at the Queen theater in Whitehell this week, delivering clear, harmonized baritone and tenor vocals in a bullfighter impersonation. The Bijou bill featured moving pictures and four vaudeville acts including the Wrong Trio and a shooting display.

Grunswig Brothers Queen Theater Whitehell White Good Jeffries Green Rubber Bella M Baron Tinga

Baseball Offices Moved to New City Buildings

The Atlanta Basetail Association moved its offices from room 1313, thirteenth floor, Empire building, to rooms 407 and 408 in the Lowndes building. No reason is given for the change, but it is believed related to the three thirteenes.

Atlanta Basetail Association Empire Building Lowndes Building

Spring Coats Flaunt Silk and Taffeta Styles for All

For cool days and summer travel, a wide range of coats in plain taffeta and corded silks, 40 to 45 inches long, offer semi fitting lines and embroidered collars. Prices span $8.50 to $35 with options in maire lace, pongee, and light shoulder linings. many jackets suit maternité wear and general use.

Oakland Race Day Feature Hits Easy Wins at Emeryville

Oakland report details a brisk card at Emeryville with Light Wootse curving to a clear victory in the furlongs event. Rostvele surprises by winning the first race, Rosevele dominates Futurity, and multiple horses show strong finishes in the six race program.

Oakland Cal Light Woot Emeryville Thomas Tauddy Cloudiight Jeanne d'Ara Rostvele Tom Shaw Jooi Miller Fred Mulholtard acIniyre Argonaut John J Sheehan Sermade Jeowola Hawlet Strike Out Leverton Puras Penn Taplin Redeem Cimas Fire Wubb Pretend Charlie Hargerue Warfare Balronis Nautical Lew Seton Tipster Rivera Bluel Deverich Coburn MI Picato Beoritie Tiare Banpossi Kesp Moving Figent Prestige Markin Mayer Viladay Light Weel McIntyre Tloudright Jeanne d'Arc Tims Husky Rather Royal Billy Pullman Fleurnoff Colonel White Henry Docile Benvolio

Warrenton Team Opens Season with Big Win Over Hephzibah

Warrenton Georgia March 29 Special The first ball game of the season saw Warrenton High School defeat Hephzibah 18 to 2. Ghessling fanned sixteen batters on two hits allowed while English handled short. Batteries Warrenton Ghessling Evans Hephzibah Mokena Kent umpire Fowler.

Warrenton Haphaibah Ghessling Gheisling Evans Hephaitas Mokena Kent Fowler Hile Hepaxlban Funes

Hanks Signed by Smith to Pro Ranks

Hauke, a semi professional southpaw, has shown good work in the semi professional ranks in Georgia for several summers. He has been signed by manager Senith for a thorough year and will likely work with the Athletics.

Hanks Smith Hauke Georga Senith Tus Ifmmea

Jim Fox Targeting Two Atlanta Players

James Claudius Fox, manager of the Columbus Rally League team, seeks an infield and an outfielder from Atlanta. He is not particular who fills the spots and wants the acquisition soon. No deal completed yet as talks continue.

James Claudius Fox Columbus Atlanta Smith

Joe Gans Struck Down by White Plague in Tuberculosis

Denver March 28 former world lightweight champion Joe Gans has contracted tuberculosis and may never return to the ring. Referee Charley White is quoted as confirming the illness and its grim outlook.

Denver Col Joe Gana Pugiliat Charley White

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