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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
7
A thunder storm delayed play as the Champions return to Atlanta for a double header scheduled for 2 30 this afternoon. Tom Fisher and Nin crew prepare to face Billie Smith and his strong lineup in a heated clash expected to draw big crowds despite rainy forecast.
New Orleans won the first game of the series 4 to 1. Lord hit a home run for New Orleans. Sabine collected three-base hits, Dundon and Rohe added a homer. Van Anda allowed 4 runs, Guese 2. Rohe Huber J Rickert and Baxter featured in the defense with double plays. Time 1 55. Umpire Brown.
Birmingham defeated L. R.1 in Birmingham Alabama on May 29 as the team pounded five hits in the third and seventh innings to secure an easy victory. Moore contributed to the win.
Nashville, Tenn May 29 Nashville batted Garrity hard, scoring nine to Memphis one. Hardy in center misplayed a foul fly off Leary, then recovered with a sensational catch to end an inning.
New York won the first game 3 to 0 but lost the second 6 to 3 as Philadelphia and New York split their May 29 doubleheader at American League park. Batterias included Dygert Carter Sebreck Manking Kleinow for Philadelphia and O’Loughlin Egan for New York. Time 2:03. Umpires O’Loughlin Fan. Second game Philadelphia 6 New York 3.
In Convers, Georgia, Evangelist F. E. Violett and singer Frank M. Charlton conduct a major tent meeting. Despite rain nearly every evening, attendance has averaged over 500 and the revival will continue for another week and perhaps longer.
Montgomery Ala May 2 special Colonel H T Mallory of Selma declares entry into the next general primary race for governor He says he will follow the wishes of his friends when a decision is necessary In Bristol Tenn the Hale murder verdict is returned first degree murder with mitigating circumstances potential death or life sentence awaiting judge's decision The Hale case references relate to Ack Hale and connected family members in Tennessee and Blountville and Bristol court actions
Manager Billy Smith and the Cracker brigade promise a strong push as Atlanta builds from recent losses. He notes travel strains, but asserts the club’s depth, with pitchers sharp, hitters improving, and key players like Winters and Fox delivering. Fans urged to back the team as Castleton, Johns, or Schopp take the mound in upcoming games.
Baltimore May 25 Emanuel Cedrino an Italian automobile driver was instantly killed at Pimlico race track when his car skidded and overturned. Three wheels were smashed spectators saw Cedrino and his brother a merchant in the rear thrown violently against a fence. The brother Hillehurt Codtrine also died instantly from a broken neck.
A wild incident in a New Orleans game ends with Delehanty tossing a ball to disrupt play. Atlanta objects as the ball lands near Castro who throws it away, while Brown and Winters factor in the confusion.
In Savannah and Jacksonville games, batteries included Viebam and Keisinger with Weems Stowers and Robinson, umpire Buckley. Virginia League notes report Norfolk beating Portsmouth in rain, and Americus defeating Douglas twice as Ansley and Gulce led Americus with Brown pitching for Douglas.
BE A Lassen defeated H F Taylor seven up with six to play to win the British amateur golf championship in Winston-Salem. The final featured lesser known finalists from local clubs with earlier champions all falling early. Lareen, a Yorkshire merchant, among those noted. Cotton States League results include Monroe 8 Gulfport 0 and Meridian 0.
Birmingham announces Carlton Molesworth as manager of the Birmingham Baseball Club effective immediately. The Birmingham Baseball Association made the decision tonight in Birmingham Alabama, detailing the leadership change.
Moe Molesworth succeeds Harry Vaughn who led the local team for two seasons. Vaughn has not announced future plans. Molesworth, among the oldest players in the Southern League, has played center field for three years, previously with Montgomery and Chattanooga.
National League notes report Brooklyn loses 1 0 to New York after returning from a western trip. Batteries: Matthewson Needham for New York. for Brooklyn Rucker Bergen Umpires Emaglie. Time 1:25. Other scores: Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 1. Philadelphia 6 Boston 5.
The report cites Billy Smith and Castro arguing over shortstop play and a rumor fed by an Atlanta paper. Castro denies allegations while Smith suggests tactics to break a losing streak and mentions Wilkes as a temporary solution. The item includes stray sports scores and local notes from St Louis and Gainesville games.
Belmont Park May 29 James R. Keene's Restigouche 106 pounds up favorite easily won the New Rochelle handicap and set a new world record for 7 furlongs with a time of 1 3 5. He led from the start, stretched clear in the stretch, and beat Rockstone by a length and a half with Zlenap third. Other races feature Kara Avis and Torbellino in early sprints and Remtigouche repeating in the New Rochelle handicap.
Windy showers hindered play in the Southern Golf Association semi finals at Memphis Country Club. H. C. Egan of Louisville and Nelson Whitney of New Orleans led into finals for the championship cup after two rounds. Joint junior and other flight qualifiers included Andrew Monson F C Talmadge Fort Dixie cup contenders A H Mallory M H Tichenor and 3 H Doughty Tom Thax.
In Louisville on May 29 Charfield, considered an outsider at betting, won the steeplechase handicap amid several falls. Chulita topped Czar and Pinkola in the mile and a third purse race, while Dandy Dancer earned a betting explosion. A heavy rainstorm rose during the fifth race as fields and horses jostled through the meets.
Fragmentary OCR shows an old medicinal pitch for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Sent post-paid offers. Mentions C. J. Enoch Con prctors Hood's Sarsaparilia and various city taunts. Several city and game references appear in broken form, indicating a period advertisement mixed with sports listings.
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