Standing Prize Contest Ends Amid Confusion and Bets
The Constitution offered a prize to guess the final standings on May 16. The contest drew 036 guesses before postal authorities halted it as a lottery risk. If no correct stand emerged, the nearest guesser wins. The prize will be awarded at the next games starting May 17. Local sports results show New Orleans 161 over Pelicans and Moblip hosting next.
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Glorilla
Rester
Atason Pans
Uncle Sam
Cardinals Defeat Cubs 5 to 2 on Poor Support Yet Timely Hits
National League game report from Chicago notes Reulbach's poor control and St Louis benefit from three timely hits and Rhodes' strong fielding. Umpires O Day and Emslie at 1.40. Batteries Reulbach Moran for Chicago and Rhodes Oreannan for St Louis.
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Cardinals
Chicago
Reulbach
St Louis
Rhodes
Felding
Neore
IWE
Moran
Oreananan
O'Day
Emslie
Naps Take Opening Win as Sox Cup Second in Doubleheader
In Chicago Cleveland split a freezing twin bill. Chicago won 4 to 2 behind Ed Walsh in his season debut, the fans seeing a sixth inning rally for the decisive runs. Cleveland took the nightcap 4 to 1, with both starters delivering strong early innings.
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Naps
Chicago
Cleveland
Ed Walsh
Victo
Sheridan Time
Kerin
Owens
Derger
Clarke
Fime
Sheridan
Erin
Southern Railway Adds Through Birmingham Train to Atlanta Route
The Southern Railway announces a new Birmingham service effective Sunday May 16 leaving Atlanta at 6 20 am with coaches and through sleepers to Colorado Springs. The Birmingham Special departs 10 45 am with coaches parlor car and diner, and a 4 10 pm through train to Birmingham with sleeping and dining cars. Shreveport sleeper also available to Birmingham.
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Southern Railway
Birmingham
Atlanta
Colorado Springs
Colorado
P.m
Allman
Shreveport
Southern Ilway
Crackers and Climbers Face Two Decisive Games
Crackers and Climbers split two games at Montegom ery with Climbers winning 18 to 0 and Crackers 8 to 4. Two games remain today and Tuesday as both sides chase the series. Pitching rotations hint at Athing and Brith for Crackers. Dies, Shannon for Climbers. Camington sent home and a rotation to set Fisher, Johns, Vinaborn, and others for Orleans series.
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Montegomery
Tuselay
Crinans
Tommy Athing
Siu Brith
Climbers
Battery
Shannon
Art Maxwell
Crackers
McMurrey
George
Whart
Camicton
Fisher
Orleans
Johns
Athing
Vinbabn
Pelicans
Schedule of games across leagues
Southern League matchups include Atlanta at Montgomery and New Orleans at Yfobite with Memphis at fittte, Birmingham 9 shy ile. South Atlantic League has Jacksonvilla at Augusta and Columbus at Charleston with Savannah at Chattanooga and Macon at Columbia. American League lists New York at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland with Philadelphia at St Louis. Weathington at Chicago and New York at Boston with Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
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Southern League
P. Nashville
Mobur
Little Rock
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Montgomery
Memphis i
Lea
Columbus
Avguata
Asa
Savannah
Pitteburg Fo
Paltedelphia
Boston
Chicago Lea
Cinciani IR
Lautes
York
America
Dareeil
Olf
New York
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Loule Ve
Ninaton
New Orleana
Yfobite
Memphis
Fittte
Jacksonvilla
Augusta
Charleston
Chattanooga
Macon
Columbia
Detroit
Louie Weathington
Chicago
Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Baseball results from yesterday include American League Chicago 4 Cleveland 1 and 4 to 1 in doubleheader style notes, St Louis and Detroit rain delays, Moblie 10 New Orleans, Little Rock Memphis rain, American Association Indianapolis 14 Kansas City 3, Minneapolis 8 Columbus 3 Milwaukee 6 Loutaville 0, Texas League Galveston 7 Shreveport 2 Fort Worth 7 Waco 2 and 12 2 second game Oklahoma City 5 Houston 4 San Antonio 7 Dallas 2, Arkansas Monroe 6 Texarkana 0 Fort Smith 3 Alexandria 2 not Springs 10 Argentia & Na more scheduled.
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He Louth
Chicago
Cincinnati-Pittsburg
Moblie
New Orleans
Little Roek
Memphis
Anerican Association
Indianapoke
Kansas City
Minneapolia
Columbus
Milwaukee
Loutaville
Galventon
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Waco
Oklahoma City
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Monroe
Texarkana
Fort Smith
Alexandria
Not Springs
Argentia
Meet at the Candler Restaurant for Dixie Cafe display
An invitation to visit the Candler Restaurant to see the Dixie Cafe and its finest building, highlighting popular prices and the elegant dining setting for patrons.
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Candler
Dixie
Eastern Clubs Invade the West in Intersection Series
Eastern clubs begin a four week invasion of the Western division in a Southern League Intersection schedule. The Pelicans host New Orleans in Pelicanville, with Nashville, Memphis, and Montgomery on the road trips as the season heats up in a hard fought circuit.
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Ita
Atlante
New Orleans
Pelicanville
Pelicans
Billy Smith
Charlie Frank
Hirds
Harmingham
Tittle Rock
Gure
Little Rock
Hoyve
Inia
The
Bute
Nashville
Memphia
College Tennis Tourney Opens at East Lake Today
The third annual Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament begins at the Atlantis Athletic Club in Baal Lake with 9 institutions entered including Georgia Tech Tennessee Sewanee Vanderbilt Auburn Trinity and Wake Forest. Drawings by Nat Thornton and Dave commence under official W ack leadership. Matches start at 2 oclock this morning with strong field and anticipated lively play as doubles and singles entries from Georgia Tech Tennessee Mississippi Mississippi and others are listed.
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Atlante Athletic Club
Nat Thornton
Dave Commlace
Mim
Grornia
Tech
Tennessee
Smasiesipal
Vanderbilt
University of Georgia
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Wack
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Duncam
University of Tennessee
van Gilden
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Wolveretty
Miselenipples
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J J Lowrey
Sewanee
Auburn
Trinity
Weke Forest
Tennessee Opens Three-Game Series With Mercer in Macon
The Tennessee baseball team travels to Macon to face Mercer in a three game series. UT aims to prove its strength as the season progresses, seeking a path toward a Southern Conference championship.
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University of Tennessee
Fremy
Athens
Univerniity
Georgia
Macon
Mercer University
Mercer Faces Tennessean Challenge In Tight Preview
A fragment hints Mercer chances against Tennesseans though odds tilt toward Tennessee. The note suggests potential upset or surprising outcome but remains uncertain and incomplete.
Seaboard’s 414 Hour Train To Birmingham Leaves Atlanta
The Seaboard line announces a long sleeper service to Birmingham via Memphis departing Atlanta at 4 15 p m Travelers may book meals on board and enjoy a dinner on the journey setting a bold timetable for cross country rail travel with a Memphis stop.
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Seaboard
Birmingham
Mempphis
Atlanta
Base stealing leaders and sacrifice totals from desert season
The sporting editor lists players with five or more stolen bases, led by Gypsl with twelve and Tarleton second with nine. Jordan, Darley, Pepa, Bowen, Wiseman, DeMont, Rhoton, Bentall, Baerwald, Babb six each. Manush, Bay, Boucher one. Also shows five or more sacrifices, Wiseman leading with one through Saturday, McGilvray and Kamara with seven each, Pepe, Henline, Gygit, Houcher with five or more, and Newton, McMurray, Noyes, Johe, Sentell five each.
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Gypsl
Toten Bosey
Nlaf
Tarleton
Live Rock
Jordan
McSturray
Robertson
Darley
Pepa
Bowen
Wiseman
DeMont
Rhoton
Bentell
Baerwald
Babb
Manush
Bay
Boucher
Sporting Eater
McGilvray
Kamara Thet Fir
Pepe
Henline
Gygit
Houcher
Ats
Newton
McMurray
Noyes
Johe
Sentell
Savannah Fans Demand Change After Poor Showings
Savannah, Ga may May Special reports a growing clamor over the city’s baseball team. Losses have sparked calls for a reorganization or balloon trip, with fans insisting the club must win enough games to rise above the median and avoid further decline. The next week could prove decisive for the team’s fate.
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Savannah
Radic Enange
Bobby
Old Hats Made New Be Up Best Work Aeme Halters
A brief note highlights old hats refurbished into new headwear by Aeme Halters at 1001 Whitehall Street. The item emphasizes quality craft and fresh presentation for customers seeking updated hat styles.
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Fifty Thousand Dollar Life Policy On Roger Bresnahan
St Louis May 9 Stanford Robinzor owner of the St Louis National base ball club has taken out a $50,000 life policy on his manager and leading catcher Roger Bresnahan. He costs Tobinan four good players valued at $60,000 when bought from the New York National team. Bresnahan signed a three year contract for $25,000 and has been injuried often. Two big agencies refused to take the risk.
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Louis
Vanderbilt's Horse Fourth In Prix Groftume Victory
Paris reports Vanderbilt's Ni co finishing fourth in the Prix Groftume for 3 year olds at Longchamp. The noisy scene includes a note about workers in New York and shifts in factory and office employment across months, highlighting wages and job changes.
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Paris
W. K Vanderbilt
Nico
Bole d= Uoulogne
Roy Castleton May Be Released
Montgomery Alabama May 9 Special Roy Castleton has malaria and may not play another Atlanta game this season. Manager Smith says the popular pitcher wants a trade to a climate better suited for him. Atkins or Rogers may pitch tomorrow and Maxwell Tuesday as the outlook.
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Ala
Roy Castleton
Atlanta
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Atkins
Rogers
Maxwell
Glidden tour news captures pathfinding mud and method
The report covers Cal Lewis and the pathfinding crew for the Glidden tour gathering at Mankato and Omaha. It notes mud, storms, and cautious progress toward Omaha and Denver with stops at Winnebago and Minneopa. It highlights historical interest spots along the Minnesota route and warns routes are tentative pending a May 1 survey. It also mentions SEABOARD East trains from Atlanta with through sleepers and dining car service.
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United Sates
Omana
Cal Lewis
Mankats
Qftae
Omahe
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Mankato
GE Lewle
Elmore
Fort Dofigr
Towa
Denver
Noti
Plymouth Rock
Bunker Hil
Yemen
Markato
Lewin Nerma
Minneapolia
Legislative Strikers Return to Their Work
Mania May 10 A group of ten progreasista minority legislators ended a month long strike by returning to the Philippine assembly. They had walked out during Payn e tariff debate and refused sessions. The majority maintained a quorum and held daily sessions but avoided major measures. After private talks, the strikers were persuaded to resume duties. objections to back pay were ruled moot by the auditor.
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Fen
Pavné Tall
Aembly
Anil
Ark
Southern Railway New Train East
Southern Railway announces a new service leaving Atlanta at 2745 p m and arriving Washington 946 a m with through New York sleeping car first class coaches and dining car effective Sunday May 16
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Southern Railway
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Southerw Railway
Woman Skilled as a Wood Marker at Abington
Lady Colabrooke of Lanarkshire gains fame for woodcarving on her husband’s estate in Abington. Her workshop produced notable pieces and she taught village girls, while she and her husband pursue art and travel. She has exhibited at the Paris Salon and drives a four-in-hand with a Russian droschky.
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Colabrooke
Abington
Lanarkshire
Colebranks
Paris
Centennial Cornerstone Laying Observed at Old St Patrick's
The centennial anniversary of laying the cornerstone of New York's first Roman Catholic cathedral was celebrated at Old St Patrick's Cathedral on Mott Street. Archbishop Yarley participated along with Bishop Henry P Northrop of Charlton HC and other clergy in the solemn ceremonies.
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New York
Old Patrick's Cathedral
Mote Street
Aplemn Poltitical Omeap DD
Yarley
Henry P." Northrop
Charlon, HC
Woman Accidentally Shot Near Sulphur Le
New Orleans May 9 Mrs Mya J J Vincent wife of a wealthy cattle man while handling a loaded shotgun today accidentally dropped the weapon. The gun discharged and Mrs Vincent fled the scene instantly.
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Mya J. J. Vincent
Ta Alding
Sulphur
Mra. Vincent
Steamer Powhatan Ashore Off Thomas Point
Advices from the Maritime Exchange report heavy fog caused the steamer Powhatan from Providence via Newport News to Baltimore to go ashore several minutes below Thomas Point. The steamer Augusta, bound for Baltimore from Norfolk, grounded at Thomas Point. Tugs have gone to their assistance.
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Maritime Exchange
Powhatan
Providenca
Newport Newa
Thomas Point
Auguati
Norfoll
Haltimorve
Thoman Point
Clinchfield Coal of Quality Highlights Versatility
Clinchfield the Coal of Quality is promoted as best for every use, emphasizing reliability and broad applicability across industries. The brief ad-like note markets Clinchfield coal as a superior choice for various applications.
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Clinchfield
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