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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
8
The Crackers start a lengthy road swing with a Montgomery game this afternoon, aiming for early first place as they face Eastern teams before returning home after the tour. Roster notes include Hurlburt Coveney McMurray and Moran among players traveling, with shifts planned for outfield and pitching duties.
The ex big leaguer Lave Crown faces release after a four year stint in New Orleans. He showed decent batting and fielding but the Pelican club questions his fit and money may drive the decision. Mobile and Memphis games stir hopes of shifting leadership as Hanson Wagner returns to form with the Pirates. The Cubs widen their NL lead as St Louis falters, while Reds struggle. National league jockeying hints at possible reclassification for several teams.
Chicago wins both games from St Louis as Brown falters late in game one and Beebe shuts down St Louis in game two. Beebe's late wild pitch and Wagner's triple fuel two dramatic Cincinnati misreads and a 4 4 tie in the afternoon.
An Atlanta driver is set to compete in the Vanderbilt Cup, with Savannah race echoes noted from Buffalo. George Baltman, longtime assistant treasurer at E. & Thomas in Buffalo, is poised to become treasurer and general manager of the American Motor Car Company of Atlanta, the Thomas Buyers sales agents. A $65,000 order was placed with release tied to Mr Saleman taking the management role, and arrangements mention Mr Saleman possibly steering a Thomas Flyer if the Savannah course hosts the Vanderbilt Cup. Cotton States League score cited: Columbus 4 Monroe 2.
Chicago defeated Cleveland 3 to 0 as Cleveland made numerous errors. Walsh struck out five batters starting with Lajoie in the sixth inning. Batteries: Walsh Sullivan for Chicago and Rhoades Gheen Clarke Time 60. Umpires Egan Vans. Rain at Detroit postponed Detroit game with St Louis due to rain.
A fragmented OCR item describes a postoffice case where a woman in charge is suspected of tampering with mail. A street cheeked young person in bright clothes brings large iced cake to the counter and asks the postmistress to eat it, claiming it is for the bride.
Mobile, Ala. May 3 Little Rock defeated Mobile in the first Sunday game of the season before about 3,000 fans. The game featured the first triple play of the season, Hart to Sentell with bases loaded. Eyler and Hart stood out in the action with several hits and errors noted. No arrests have yet been made. a warrant may be sworn out against local players. Time 1:60. Umpire Carpenter.
In Madison on May 3 the Bostwick High School team defeated Madison High 16 to 3. Bostwick’s Jones stood out with two triples and three doubles in five trips to bat. Final score shows Madison 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 and Bostwick 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 6 1. Batteries: Orn Irwin and Ingram for Madison, Gresham and Riden for Bostwick.
A gala carnival at the skating rink above Ponce de Leon pleasure park opens with a costume party. Prizes total 50 dollars split among winners as attendees search for buried treasures and showcase calico, turkey red, and velvet outfits. The rink operates three daily sessions until the park opening, with three morning sessions for women.
Macon failed to land players once kept by Atlanta as Ward Augusta clubs picked up talent. Bill Smith’s offers were declined as Macon preferred self-sufficiency, sending several players to Central City and other teams. Atkins and Sandherr moved to Augusta and Richmond respectively after clubs paid. The piece notes economics and salary limits in first class baseball. Interstate Shooting Week opens in Birmingham with national attention and practice ahead.
In a famed historical note Cy Young is said to have chosen Ben Hur as his lone betting pick for a chariot race. The tale claims newspapers ran facsimiles the next day and bettors who followed his judgment saw payoffs around 3 to 1.
London is buzzing over actor Lewis Waller and his plays. A female fan club named Keen Order of Wallerites awards badges, vows not to speak to him or seek favors, and enforces rules with expulsion for violations. The piece links Waller's stardom to the club and previews his roles in A White Man and The Explorer, while noting other contemporary works and writers shaping London theatre.
New Orleans May 3. Lave Cross released by Manager Frenk. George Roche moves to third, Leo Huber recalled from Columbus Cotton States to play shortstop. Cross, a 20-year major leaguer, exits after two flawed late-inning chances, while Cross contemplates next steps, possibly managing a Massachusetts club.
The piece argues road improvements boost farm viability by shifting freight costs from dirt to enhanced highways and steam lines. It outlines a five mile freight radius, cost reductions from gravel or macadam, and demonstrates how state investment lowers overall agricultural transport costs. It then shifts to an anecdote about Heinrich Conner recalling a Chicago meeting with a young reporter eager for a scoop.
Cairo May 3 British subject Scots Moncreiff deputy Inspector of Blue Nile province and a native official were assassinated at Menalamieh near 150 miles from Khartoum after a local sheik proclaimed himself prophet. A punitive force led by the provincial governor was attacked by dervishes. the governor was wounded and two native officers were killed.
An elaborate banquet in Santiago Cuba honored General Miguel Gomez who was recently nominated for the presidency by the Miauel eis. About one hundred guests attended as representatives from many political parties listened to speeches that were patriotic and conservative.
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