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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
3
Boston Nationals show early spring form as they battle the New York team. Third baseman Bill Rweeney shines while Claude Ritchey anchors the defense and Bates moves from outfield to first in a 9 to 5 win.
Rain halted a Birmingham baseball matchup as Atkins and Dickson starred before the downpour. Amanta and others struggled offensively in the halted first half. a doubleheader is slated for tomorrow at 2 oclock. Volunteers edged Climbers 2 1 in Montgomery. Nashville won 2 1 over Montgomery after costly errors by locals.
Auguata, April 36. The Tourists shut out Columbia 6 0 in a game cited as three straight shutouts. Pierce pitched well, allowing one hit, while Auguate and Pearson led offensively with three hits apiece. Final 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 80.
White Caps meet Battle Hill in a two game set at Battle Hill Manse next Saturday. Weatherly of the White Cap team has signed Bert Jones to handle backstopping, aiming to strengthen the defense. Hawking and Akipwith are slated to start the games, with both squads confident of two solid performances.
Results and fixtures across the Southern and American leagues with rain interruptions. Cincinnati beat St Louis 9?0?. Philadelphia edged New York 2 1. Detroit toppled St Louis 4 2. Charleston defeated Macon 2 1. Columbus beat Jacksonville 3 1. Augusta over Columbia 6 0. other line scores show multiple rain delays and city matchups across Atlanta Columbia Birmingham Nashville and more.
Philadelphia edges New York 2 1 after Mur rays homered in the first. Knabe left the game after disputing a call by umpire Truby. RH pitcher Sene and EB listed, with York and Moora and Moyers noted in the box. Time not specified.
Detroit and St. Louis played on a damp field in very cold weather as the Tigers won 4 to 2. Bush's fielding saved the Titans time for Detroit. Battery Burmera and Branage faced Graham and Criget. Time 1:22.
The Constution prints on its sporting page the May schedule for the Southern and South Atlantic Leagues in calendar form. It lists game dates, venues, and participating teams, with updates and clipped calendar layouts for quick reference.
The Neat annual field day of the Atlanta Grammar School Athletic League was held at Piedmont park with 4000 to 6000 spectators despite rain interruptions. Irving Viebart won three prizes as league champion with 75 points, Clarence Arnold took second with 73, and Macartan Kollock third with 52. Events included running high jump, standing broad jump, 60 yard dash, and pole pull up with tight competition and humorous crowd antics. Mayor Maddox was absent. superintendent Slaton awarded prizes.
At Pimlico Baltimore on a spring afternoon a large crowd gathered for a busy program headlined by the Arlington steeplechase won by the favorite Ballouja. The mile race saw Juggler surge to victory at 7 to 1 over Stateman with Question Mark and Gowan in the money crowding the finish. Witching Hour finished third after a stretch crowding disqualification for Witt, with Temult first in the handicap. Other races included a four and a half furlongs sprint won by Dull Case and a one mile Rennert handicap with Juggler repeating a strong showing.
At Lexington track conditions were mud and water as two outsiders claimed victories. Tim Kelly won the second race at 7.1 to 1, with early show and place payouts noted, while other races listed horses including Thor Cathout and Ramaria in selling events. Time figures ranged from 1:36 to over 1:19 in several sprints and long distances.
Well Worth While Are The Savings on These Men's Fur wishings for Today. Special sale items list men's undershirts Balbriggan socks lisle stockings knit shirts and negligee shirts with low prices. Includes 3 for 1.00 deals and 25 cent silk ties.
The Georgia Alabama clash in Tuscaloosa was halted by rain after Alabama scored twice and Georgia none in the third inning. A double-header was scheduled for tomorrow as weather interrupted the action. In New York, April 30, Willia Britt, manager of Brantey Ketchel and Nelson, was found unconscious in a doorway on Fourteenth Street and rushed to St. Vincent's hospital with poison tablets found in his pocket, his condition serious.
Riverside edged the Georgia second squad 13 to 3 in a practice game here with both teams sending cadets onto the field. Falelotein pitched well for Georgia and Captain Brooks hit a homer for Riverside while Ore’s catching and sharp fielding stood out for the visitors. The contest drew a large crowd as Riverside showcased its batting, while Georgia’s backups fought hard against the stronger Riverside lineup.
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