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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
3
Atlanta defeated Little Rock in a tense nine inning by a 4 to 3 margin as Henley controlled the mound well through eight frames and Clayton tied the score in the ninth with a timely single. The game featured sharp fielding, two double plays, and key hits from Leidy Krug Stouch and Pabst, as spectators roared with every close play.
At Hawthorne Chicago May 26 Bavable owned by Pat Bunne won the Vernal Stakes in a tight finish over Stein Winder. 3-year-old Last Night, backed from 15 to 1 to 7 to 1, beat Emathion in the second race. McLaren steered the steeplechase winner while Dousterswivel toppled at the eleventh hurdle but riders escaped injury. Weather clear. Results detail six events with times and payouts. Also lists today’s Hawthorne entries and a note about Lillian Bell’s book at Miller’s.
In a Piedmont park classic, Dele hanty walked to first on a controversial call and Lynch scored on a daring dash home. Hoffmeister subbed in, Leidy drove in the decisive four runs as Atlanta rallied from a tie to win when the winning run crossed, despite a lateposted rule noting the tie game ends when the winning run scores.
At Gravesend New York on May 26 Cameron won the six furlong Patchogue stakes for trainer Connor, with Hyphen taking the mile and a furlong race. Contend set the pace to win the second race, while Contend’s rival Ethics placed second. First race winner was Graden with Snark second. Contend’s victory followed by Hyphen and The Patchogue stakes featured a tight finish and a track-record-tying pace for some events. Mr Rogers, John W. Rogers, Whitney trainer, was reported ill amid circulating death rumors.
Farned runs Atlanta 2. Two base hits Leidy 2 Gilbert. Stolen bases Busch Lynch Crozier Delehanty. Double plays Stouch to Busch to Pabst. Bases on balls Henley 6, Allemang 2, Watts 1. Hit by pitch Henley 3, Allemang 1, Watts 1. Struck out Henley 5, Allemang 1. Wild pitch Henley 1. Sacrifice Krug Stouch. Time 1:45. Umpire Cline.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 26 the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the locals 7-0. Hopkins pitched well for Chattanooga but received little support as New Orleans hit when needed and ran bases crisply. The Pelicans proved the faster, more efficient team on the day.
Harry New from C R Ellison’s stable won Latonia Derby before about 10,000 fans. South Trimble runner up with stable mate Martin Burke third, Abe Frank last. Longshot odds 5 to 1 for Harry New. jockey Key Oda urged the colt in to win by five lengths as the crowd roared. Weather rainy and track slow with several races offering lively betting and strong fields.
In Birmingham Alabama on May 26, Birmingham defeated Memphis 8 to 3 in a weathered scoring game. Wilhelm pitched strong through the first inning with nine strikeouts while batteries Wilhelm Blue Brown Ashton and Accorsint supported the effort. Attendance was listed at about 1,000.
Chicago defeats Baltimore 8 to 3 behind Howell and Robinson as Boston loses 3 to 6 at St Louis in a day of league contests. Philadelphia upends Detroit 8 to 6, while Cleveland tops Washington 6 to 3 on May 26 with timely hitting and solid defense. Attendance figures list 3,085 in Chicago and 3,515 in Cleveland.
In a May 26 game Chicago edged St Louis 5 to 4 as Murphy Yerkes and ONeil starred for Chicago while Bain and Chance contributed for St Louis. Time 1 37. No game in Pittsburgh due to rain. Eastern League results include York City 8 Worcester 5 and Toronto 2 Buffalo 12. North Carolina League Raleigh lost to Charlotte 7 2. Durham defeated Greensboro 6 2. Blown to Atoms. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as safe laxative and tonic.
Frank Duffy secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, based in Philadelphia, spoke to a large carpenters meeting last night. He defended arbitration and argued that a strike is justified when other means fail, amid discussion of potential labor actions.
Mr Dutty, in Atlanta since last Thursday, organized preliminaries for the national convention of carpenters and joiners to be held in the city starting September 16. He urged carpenters to join the union, defended trade organization, and supported arbitration over strikes while insisting on strikes if employers refuse to arbitrate. The gathering, led by Eben Watkins, praised Dutty and arranged venues at 117% Whitehall Street and the Kimball House as convention headquarters. Delegates from 1,140 local unions are expected. 1,00 delegates anticipated for the southern gathering. Meetings will continue weekly, with Dutty traveling to Macon, Birmingham, Chattanooga, and Philadelphia to drum up support.
Tommy Ryan wins a four round decision over Jimmy Handler in Kansas City. Ryan dominates with swift right hands to head and body, sending Handler to the canvas four times in the fourth round before the referee stops the bout. Burnett's Vanilla Extract is praised as a longtime favorite.
Madison Ga A K Hawkes specialist will assist Petect Sons all this week in examining eyes and properly fitting the celebrated Hawkes eyeglasses.
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