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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1910
Page
17
Across the nation voices warn buyers away from assembled cars as Apperson Brothers promote their own construction system. They claim their method keeps quality superior and avoids reliance on independent specialists, arguing their approach leads the field in design and assembly.
Nashville made errors aiding New Orleans as Maxwell held Nashv ille to two hits. New Orleans won 3-1 with unearned runs and scattered hits. The fast-paced game featured a first-inning run on a wild throw and several misplays by Nashville.
Rome fans await the opening of the South Eastern League season at Hamilton Park, a soon to be completed venue in Rome with a turtle-back diamond and a grand stand for 2,000. Contractor W Mitchell works to finish the grounds regardless of cost as Patton win manages a fast roster for the May 30 opener in Gadsden. Romans plan parades and appearances before road trips through Morristown Johnson City and Asheville.
Adel Gareau, aged 44, defeated Nashville today by 17 to 0 in a one sided contest. Sensational picks were made by both sides with players Adel Hall Wakeford Griner Mathis earning mentions. Umpire Tanner officiated the game.
In Bronwood Ga on May 14 Bronwood defeated Parrott 13 to 7. Pruitt Wale and C Williams turned three double plays and EF Williams hit two home runs. Batteries Hale and Redding for Parrott Perry McMichael Rabon. Umpire Hill.
South Side defeated Grant Park 6 to 0 in a Baraca League clash Saturday. Bettie's pitching and Millswood's five hits powered the victory while Stroud contributed as defensive support. Batteries were South Side Bettie and Hoofer, Grant Park Walker and Inn. Pure is the word as EK K Flour enters kitchens.
Clemson shirts the Southern Intercollegiate track meet with a 70 to 15 victory over Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech at Clemson S C Byrd tied a 100 yard dash record in 945 seconds Stevens set pole vault record at 11 feet 1 inches Hatcher of Georgia and Stevens of Clemson tied 220 hurdles record but knocked hurdles down Other event winners include Byrd Garrett and White for Clemson in various sprints and jumps with tectures Lawrence Clayton Laroche and Marshall among top finishers
Cartersville Ga May 14 Special The 1910 baseball season opens Monday the 16th with Fairmount Harris Cope Sewanee famed football coach to manage play third base and coach The team has trained two weeks grounds in good shape clubhouse with shower bath installed Lineup includes Catcher Shorty Verner Pitcher Jim Verner First Bruce Wofford Second Bill Bradley Shortstop Tony Camarata Third Harris Cope Right John Hall Center Watson Left Julius Eaves Home team this season The Capitol View scrub game at Decatur was lost 7 12 4 Rome vs Silver Creek Rome Ga May 14 Special Rome Southeastern League first exhibition beat Silver Creek Fur nace 6 9 4 Batteries Morgan Matthews Lyall Douglass Knight
In Limit Montgomery May 14 the Southern League club cut Nobly, pitcher. Osteen, second baseman. and Pratt, third baseman, Pratt hurt his throwing arm in early practice and has not played since. Osteen remains hospitalized in Mobile with a broken leg. Yale defeats Princeton in tennis 11 matches to 5.
Otto Hess tops the Southern League pitching list after six starts, all wins, as of May 10. Whitey Guese of Montgomery also shows a wins streak, with four starts. Cefaula of New Orleans, Johnson of Memphis, and Sern tard of Nashville have each won their lone decisions. The report lists all current figures for the Tuesday games.
On the Severn two Navy squads beat Georgetown on the 2 mile inner course. Navy varsity finished in 11 minutes with the Navy second shell at 11:10. Georgetown varsity finished in 12 minutes 12.5 seconds. Georgetown second crew time was not taken. The Navy second eight overtook Georgetown’s second crew about half a mile from the finish after leading by mile mark.
The Tech Yellow Jackets released eight game schedule with one open date and one road game at Alabama on October 22. Vanderbilt replaces Sewanee. opponents include Gordon Chattanooga Mercer Alabama Auburn Vanderbilt Georgia Clemson with October 29 open and games spread from October 1 to November 24.
Harvard defeats Yale 52 1 2 to 51 1 2 on Soldiers Field in a tight meet. Yale led with seven firsts but Harvard’s second string impressed, Rainay edging Reilly in the 220 final, Nelson setting a pole vault record at 12 feet 6 3/4 inches, with multiple event winners from both schools across sprints, distance, jumps, and throws.
Leave Atlanta 11 45 a m. arrive Washington 48 a m New York 2 45 p m Through sleepers dining car service Information at 88 Peachtree Phones 106.
Charlottesville May 14 Virginia won the annual track meet against Johns Hopkins by 65 points to 39. Stanton set a 10 second 100 yard dash, and in low hurdles his debut win came with a time of 25 2-6 seconds. Holliday and Hurra tied in the high jump at 5 feet 10 inches. Lee and Bryer of Johns Hopkins won the mile and two mile events.
Chicago May 14 The refusal of Mayor Busse to issue a permit for a wrestling bout between Fran Gotch and Zbyszko on Decoration Day disrupts promoters plans. The proposed venue was American League ballpark with Memorial Day profits of 25000 dollars, Gotch earning 23500 and Zbyszko 1500. Police Chief Steward notes sentiment on Memorial Day blocks wrestling but not a ban on the sport overall.
An ad emphasizes faultless attire with Stein-Bloch tailored garments made from pure wool by New York and London tailors. It promotes American standard Sack Suits English box styles two-button Saxon and double-breasted models from Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company at 39-4 Whitehall St formerly M. R. Emmons Co.
Baseball table shows Chattanooga atop league batting with .268 team average after Tuesday games. New Orleans leads runs with 124. Atlanta second. New Orleans also tops hits with 206. Chattanooga and Atlanta tied for second with 190 and 190. Extra base hits list Mobile 34 two-base hits, New Orleans 32, Chattanooga 32. Home runs show Mobile 6, Chattanooga 5, Montgomery 4. Batting figures include team games, at bats, runs, hits, and averages for eight clubs.
Tom Needham, Chicago Nationals catcher, argues batters need protective headgear. He notes dangers from pitched balls near the heart and temple, suggesting a padded lacrosse style cap to avert head and neck injuries, predicting fans may mock but safety matters.
Monticello Ga May 14 Special A large crowd watched Monticello High school boys lose to Atlanta High school 47 to 10 in a varsity track meet. Atlanta showed dominant form in sprints and field events with Kirby Malone Lazenby Bell Green Dunn Jordan Paden Blackman Metz. Final scores Atlanta 47 Monticello 24.
The Odd Fellows gathering in Athens offers reduced travel via Seaboard. Round trip tickets are $245 for travel on May 21 to 24 and for the May 25 train at 7 a.m.
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