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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
Atlanta's Pabst and crew prepare for three-game home stand against New Orleans. Powell Ailments cripple Pelicans yet locals aim to win all three as crutches and lineups shift amid a crowded ballpark.
The Atlanta team committed seven errors including two battery mistakes and four miscues, allowing Little Rock nine runs in the sixth inning after earlier scoring by Travelers. Moran pitched a clean first inning, while Stouch and others contributed at the plate. defensive miscues and pitching changes marred the contest, with Atlanta’s defenses faltering as Little Rock surged.
In a rough game at Mont park Atlanta built a modest lead but fell behind as miscues and hits mounted. Winters, Latimer, Brouch, and McCann drove in runs with timely hits while Murphy and Uhler sparked clocked scoring bursts. Amid boos and cheers, Atlanta regained control late, sealing a by a flurry of three-base hits and a decisive rally.
New Orleans defeated Chattanooga 21 to 2 as Freeland allowed ten hits but the hits were poorly timed. McKenna yielded fourteen hits for the visitors while Powell’s lineup pounded the ball, with notable performances by Taylor, Durrett, Heay, Ballan, Mullen, O’Brien, and others. The game featured Chicago-style scoring quirks, errors, and a lopsided left on base count, with New Orleans stacking five runs in the fifth and holding Chattanooga to two runs.
In a near freezing day Chicago beat Baltimore 6 to 2 with pitching by Rootes and Bresnahan for Chicago and Griffith and Ivan for Baltimore. Attendance 3,183. Also notes Boston 2, St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 11, Detroit 1 with Plank strong on the mound. Cleveland beat Washington as well in remaining action.
Chicago led early and held on for a 5 to 1 victory over St Louis as Taylor scattered seven hits. O'Day umpired before 1,200 fans, and Wicker with O Neil and Taylor contributed key moments. Brooklyn weather dampened another scheduled game with Philadelphia. standings show Class B tight as LaFitte and Peel edge Cap and Farry Joyner for first place. ten games deferred due to illness and other absences.
The fire department welcomes Yaarab a young William goat named mascot at Engine House No His lively antics include nibbling cans and bats in the alley and he accompanies the drum corps on trips to Savannah with Yaarab Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine His daring presence endears him to the firemen and outshines rivals in mock combat
In a Talbotton tale the town's goats and drums feature lively mischief. Yaarab the goat, beloved by the crew at firehouse No 1, is notorious for chewing only premium tobacco and avoiding cheap brands. Chick Lagemarsino defies him with a tasting challenge. Meanwhile surveying teams for the Atlantic and Birmingham Railway press on toward Belview and LaGrange as Alfred Olney leads operations. George Dolé Wadley drives progress as vice president and general manager, with Newark and VP Ban in a separate matter.
A period ad touts velvet carpeting at 90 cents per yard and similar discounts on stair and hall patterns. It lists various carpets including Axminster and tapestry Brussels with prices from 60 to 90 cents per yard, promoting durability and easy installation as part of a one week sale. The copy highlights value, color options, and matching borders to attract buyers.
Hoodwink easily defeats two Derby colts Otis and Appleby in the Hawk ers handicap at Latonia, with Hoodwink winning by two lengths and Appleby second by a nose. The day at Hawthorns features multiple races and a cloudy, cool surface with times around 1:28 for the feature.
Mrs. Charles Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports chronic coughing and blood with bad consumption. Three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. It promises to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles 10 cents. Also rail fares and schedules noted for Cumberland Island and a Burlington Rock Island railway compact affecting terminals and passenger station construction.
At Latonia Cincinnati May 3 four favorites an outsider and a second holes won. Cord was the best played horse of the day and his owner Joe Pugh rode King on victory. Races featured six furlongs to a mile with multiple contenders and times noted, including Masterful Jackson, Simon Hicks, and Judge Hargis in various heats. Colonel George A Loud of Osceola is nominated by the tenth district Republican convention in Bay City Michigan.
At Gravesend New York on May 28 racing favored Mammari, Biturics, and Hermis in feature events. Mammari won the Criterion stakes for 7 year old fillies by three quarters of a length, with Biturics second and Marta Lewis third. Hermis led then finished close in the mile and a sixteenth. Weather cold, track heavy. other races resulted in wins for Kitbanging, Jack DeMund, Morokanta, and Connecticut among multiple contenders. Montgomery shooting club held annual event in Alabama. Henry O. Long won a diamond badge. College baseball results included Harvard and Georgetown victories.
Fragmented text mentions moisture for flower beds and plants and sprinklers. Reference to quantities from one pint to twelve, with incomplete details on equipment or project scope.
In a bold in store demo the Blue Flame wick stove is shown as a doorless cooking option. The event continues for three days ending next Saturday with special prices on stoves from 1 burner to 8 burner models and a sale on refrigerators offered at half regular prices.
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