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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
7
Philadelphia November special previews Army versus Navy at Franklin Field. Hy Sol Wetzger notes Army’s strong season form and Navy’s improving play, with expectant speculation on scoring, defense, and possible upset outcomes.
An era closes as Army and Navy selectors shape all star lists while Southern football struggles with suspensions and injuries at Tech and Georgia. The Dixie race shows promise with Georgia, Sewanee, and Auburn curbing losses, Alabama performing well, and Vanderbilt and Tennessee posting solid years as the season folds into memory.
Augusta Georgia November 28 report claims in a brisk note that the featherweight title contention centers on a challenge to Hays with a rival claiming the championship belt. The missive alleges a recent victory over Jack Madden at Macon and asserts stronger claims to the featherweight honor.
A 1920s era boxing challenge from TOE GORDON Augusta Georgia dated November 28 seeks a fifteen round featherweight title fight before the Athletic Club. Gordon proposes 126 pounds, a gate percentage split, and bets on appearance, challenging Blg Slim or foz Trent and asserting readiness to fight anywhere anytime.
Army and Navy vie today at Philadelphia for the Army Navy Life Pathotal Trophy. The ebony cup, about inches high, bears laurel handles and three oval plates listing the winner, engraved with the teams Annapolis and West Point, and relief depictions of a football, the field, and associated emblems.
Billy Smith brings two players to the 1908 Crackers Burkett a pitcher and Sandher an infielder from Thaddeck Pennsylvania last season Burkett has not returned his contract while Sandher has signed The manager hints the pair are strong additions and a reliable judge of talent backs the claim
The Royals meet West End this afternoon at Piedmont Park, kickoff 2:45. Both teams seek a season finale win, aiming to end on a high note. a small admission is charged and a good crowd is expected to attend.
An old advertisement touts a tonic claiming renewed vitality and vigor. It claims stronger rejuvenating force than any prior medicine and offers the product in a plain package upon receipt of payment, priced at one dollar. The maker is listed as C. J. Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
Fragmentary classified ad copy describes Kodak products and supplies at a location in New York with street references and a Candler Building anchor. The readable text hints at office finishes and wide offerings while remaining unclear on dates or prices.
London reports the heavyweight world championship bout between Tommy Burns of America and Jim Moir of England scheduled for December 2 at the National Sports Club. Fans show strong interest with high prices noted as ticket demand grows.
Instant relief promised for catarrh with a trial sample of Eclipse Catarrh Cure a vegetable preparation claimed to reach nasal and throat passages. Includes customer testimonials from a sixty eight year old man and a request for twenty five cents in stamps plus address to receive a trial treatment and booklet. Also mentions Jefferson Military College defeating LSU second team in Natchez Mississippi on November 29.
Wild Bill Donovan won the American League pitching honors and set a new record by winning 25 games out of 30 with one tie in five starts. This 25 win mark is the highest since the league formed. Donovan posted a .68 percentage, with Bernie? Bernhard of Cleveland closest at .78. The 1900s reference notes Cheshrow’s 1908 season with a 77 percent mark.
The article notes Tech’s 1908 football outlook, listing five graduates and several returning players who will form a strong nucleus. Key names include Chip Robert, Captain Sweet, Tad Snyder, Tim Adamson, Cherry Emerson, Red Hil, Kid Hightower, Buchanan, Tiny Henderson, Gordon Smith, Inman Bell, Davis, Sims, Foater Fitzsimmons, Sivede Johnson, Jones, and Wilcox. Backups Spalding, Parrish, McPhaul, Means, Mitchell, Sinclair and Coleman also expected to return.
Emma age eight and Myrtle Lee age six Dodd girls were removed from Lena Dodd after she and others were arraigned for a crap game. Judge Broyles ordered the children placed in care with Matron Bonnefield, then transferred to the Home of the Friendless for protection and support.
New Orleans November 29 Favorites fared poorly at City Park with only Rebounder breaking through in the final event. Black Burn won the fourth race as the betting pool shifted from 26 to 16 to 1. Weather clear and track heavy with six races listed and numerous runners across divisions.
Eleven regiments of US cavalry and field artillery raced on the Bennings track for the Army Mounted Service Cup and a $600 purse. Gregg the favorite won by three lengths over Dan the second, with Milner aboard the runner-up. Races included seven furlongs and two mile events, with notable results in the Autumn Amateur Cup and other stakes races.
At Oakland San Francisco November 29 Perjublo a Tom Williams colt won the Emeryville Elmhurst handicap 6 furlongs beating Paced field to clip a fraction off the California record. The card featured five races with winners including Minehester, Tawasentha and Fur y in various sprints and miles and a mile and a sixteenth.
The Georgia Alumni Association pushes for a Georgia versus Clemson clash in Atlanta this Saturday. Clemson showed willingness but a final decision seems unlikely. The idea hinges on post Thanksgiving scheduling and mutual availability between the teams.
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