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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

2

Tigers Even Up Score In World Series Tilt

Detroit defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 in a frigid game as Mullin hurled brilliantly, fanning Wagner and Clarke and driving in runs with Cobb and Stanage providing key hits. Leifield lasted four frames, with Philippe closing out a shutout as Detroit’s defense and offense overwhelmed the Pirates.

Tigers Detroit Leifields Cobb Abstein Leifield Detroit Star Fhat Crawford Leach Delahanty Moriarity Tom Jones Letfield Gibson Mortarity Stanage Miller Mortarity Mullin Stanege Wagner Willer D Jones Byrne Bush Cobh Philippe Tom Tones Stanage Byrne Teach Wagner Tobstiin Pittsburg Jones Bush Rt Crawford Delehants C Stanage Pittsry Clarke Wasner Wilson Gibson Connor Treffield

Cobb and Wagner Race for Batting Honors

Cobb and Wagner battle for batting honors as the Demon Dutchman and Pirates jockey for position. Cobb has 14 at bats with 2 runs and 4 hits for a .286 average while Wagner is 15 at bats with 2 runs and 5 hits for a .400 mark and seven total bases.

Cobb Wagner Lylus Pirate Wonder Mare Colin Rune Cobby Bix

Goodman and Howard Ready for Mill Bout in Atlanta

Danns Goodman of New York and Joe Howard of Brooklyn, top boxing hopefuls, prepare for their opening bout at the Southern Athletic Club of Atlanta next Monday night. The card will include preliminaries and showcases future exchanges with Savannah club fighters, hinting at more high quality bouts and possible title contenders by spring.

Danns Goodman New York Joe Howard Brooklyn Atlanta Southern Athletic Club Savannah

Speaker's Home Run Wins for Red Sox

Boston Mans October 12 Speaker Boston a speedy center fielder won the third game of the New York Boston post season series today when he mashed a liner to right field in the ninth inning and scored a home run The locals led the visitors for eight innings hitting Ames so freely that she was taken out in the eighth to allow Meyers to bat in the ninth Hall weakened and New York got three runs tying the serr After two men had been retired in Bostons hall Speaker tned out the home run The paid attendance wan 6862 and the gross receipts $2834 The National Commission receives $283 the clubs $1020 and the players divide 91,530

Boston New York Ames Meyers Bostons Hall National' Commission

Emory College to Open Football Season with Inter-Squad Games

Emory College prepares for opening football events at Oxford on October 25 with senior v junior and sophomore v freshman games at 2 PM. A schedule outlines rivalries among seniors juniors and sophomores freshmen across multiple dates through November, compiled by athletic association committee members.

Emory College Oxford Emory Thea The Athletic Association P L Bandiford Ho D Hawkins JH Reeve Jfe Funnglish

Al Doonan Named A A C Fives Manager

Al Doonan has been selected as manager for the Atlanta Athletic Club five as the team prepares for the season. The club aims to defend the Southern basketball championship with last year’s core in harness, except Henry Post who has left. A captain has not been chosen, with Wadason as a leading candidate. The squad faces challenges from Vanderbilt, Georgia, Tulane, Mercer, Columbus, Birmingham, and Asheville.

Atlanta Athletic Cli Teanil al Poonan Coke S Davis Sears Buthher Wadason Aqouad Flenry Post Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club Vanderbilt Georgia Tulane Mercer Columbus Birmingham Asheville

Basketball Practice Opens at Marist College

Basketball practice begins soon at Marist College with new flags laid on the outdoor court. The floor on the previous season was tight but this year a heavy seal is being put in to create a fast gymnasium style surface, aiding play and practice. Coach Bean leads a strong team and aims to keep improving in the Prep League.

Marist College Maris College Searia Bean

Eclectic Eleven Showing Up Well For Georgia Team

Georgia Eclectic football squad opened by practicing at Jackson show grounds with strong line and fast backs. Captains Denham and Parks among the fastest backs, prompting high student enthusiasm for a pennant winning season.

Georgia Eclectic Jackson ’ Show Grounds Greene Denham Parks

Murphy Pfeffer Case Action Delayed to Pittsburg

The National Commission met today over the Murphy Pfeffer case and decided to withhold its decision until tomorrow when the ruling will be announced in Pittsburg. The delay leaves the outcome to be disclosed at a later time.

Murphy-Pfeffer Detroit National Commission Murph Pfeffer Wil Pittsburg

Maskette wins Pierrepont handicap in strong finish

Jamaica L I October 12 Maskette won the Pierrepont handicap after a rough start and wide first turn drift. A wrap brought her to the lead by the half mile mark and she pulled away to win as she pleased, hailed as the greatest filly in training. Other race results note Blackford, Patsy, Nethermore and Meteor figures, with times around 1 49 and 1 48 26 in various sprints.

Jamaica L. I Maskette Butwell Blackford Patsy Martin Nethermore Mctahey Quantic Star Thistle Garner Eyebright Curley Locka Acumen Butwells Oville Amelia High Light House Evan Burwell Beanie Christiana

Penisa Maid Scores Straight Heat Victory at Walnut Hall

Penisa Maid won the Walnut Hall Farm Cup feature at Walnut Hall, dominant in early heats but just holding on in the third. Geraldine captured the 0 pace while Melyva J placed in the 2 18 trot. weather was cold and the track heavy during the postponed sixth day of racing.

Lexington Penisy Mail Fenton Maid Lascrtius Geraldine Melyva Tutting (Greer Peddilla Aimlulater Murphy Bhaughrnun Shank Searles Kay Hoosier Prince Muttle Arthur Jo Jim Starkness Pennant Shuty Mar McDoneld Jack McKerron Bo Oh Marie “Todd Mac Martha Peter Joe Great Donalid Farfaila Bom

Pirates fined for talking back to umpire in world series game

Chairman Herrmann of the National Commission announced that Pirates manager Clarke Leach and Caminte were fined $25 each for talking back to Longdin during the night game. This marks the first fines assessed in a world series contest this season.

Derrit Mik Herrmann National Commission Clarke Leach Caminte Pirates O Long Din Esterday

Ball Player 15 Killed While Hunting in Oshkosh

Oshkosh Wis October 12 Thomas Coates of Umre was killed in the Springbrook marsh during a hunting trip with a skiff on ducks. An accidental discharge from Coates gun hit him in the chest and he died. Coates had been with the Wisconsin Minors League and was drafted by a Philadelphia American League team.

Oshkosh Wis Thomas Coater Umre Felder Oshkosh Tram Philadelphia Amerian Meal Stagin Springbrook Marsh Coates

Seventeenth Infantry Reaches Roswell for Night Camp

The Seventeenth Infantry arrived in Roswell and set up camp for the night. They will resume marching tomorrow and expect to reach their destination on Thursday. The troops report good physical condition and readiness.

Lipswell Seventeenth Infantry Thursda

Hard Practice For Yellow Jackets Ahead Of South Carolina

The Yellow Jackets resumed hard practice at Slats Field preparing for their third game of the season against the University of South Carolina. Coach Heisman and mentor Dunbar refine positions, with freshmen and varsity receiving targeted coaching. The lineup used against Gordon and Mooney is expected to remain, featuring a light but fast backfield and a balancing line as Tech aims to boost performance this year.

Yellow Jackets Techs University of South Carolna University of South Carolina Atlanta Sonson Heisman Dunber Virginia Milittary Institute Gordon Mooney Tech

Foy to Fight Miller in Savannah at Southern Athletic Club

Jack Foy meets Dick Miller of New York in Savannah on Friday night at the Southern Athletic Club after a recent prep session. Miller is considered a strong slugger but Foy’s camp expects him to take the count before the scheduled fifteen rounds.

Atlanta Savannah Dick Miller New York Southern Athletic Club Went Savnnah Miller Tacal Foy

Well known ball figure predicts Billy Smith to take Buffalo job

A prominent observer in Atlanta says ex manager Billy Smith is favored to become manager of the Buffalo team in the Eastern League next season. President Stein of Buffalo has followed Smith since rumors of the Atlanta association releasing him, with endorsements from Clark Griffith and Hughey Jennings cited as support.

Atlanta Billy Smith Buffalo Stein Atlanta Baseball Association Clark Grifffith Cincinnati Reds Bly Stein Hughey Jennings George Smith Smiths Billy Tre Yesterda Cuba

Spencer Accepts McGovern Challenge In Souths Featherweight Ring

Tommy Spencer, Souths Featherweight Champion, accepts Young McGovern’s challenge on behalf of his man Tommy Spen ler. Spencer vows to cover McGovern’s money on time and plans to meet a 122 pound fighter in the south after his fight with McGovern. Fuller is listed as manager.

Spencer McGovern Tommy Spen Young McGovern MrGovern South Fuller Tommy Spencer

Latonia Feature Won by Favorite Horse

Latonia track saw the favorite win the feature by four lengths as a brisk betting crowd of about a thousand watched. The program included six races with odds and placings for Olivia Mickie, Ace of Diamoranda, Cambronna, Minot, Merrick, and Lady Vie among others, and the day closed with Middletown, Ohio reporting a post office safe blowing theft of $6,000 in stamps by yeggmen.

Cincinnati Minot Latonia Olivia Mickie Kennedy Tad. Welles Jackson Dieanor Robson Taplin Dowu Page Della Aluca Ernel Kbmmy Lou Japan Austin Bturtevant Obert Bodemer Herbert Tme Silverado Automatic Peter Pender Miquel Brien Vesa Nedarmack Cambronna Glagsner Jack Binna Burton Colonel Ashmeade Black Boy Mizraim Carond McGee Tony Fauat Faplin Ornus Dargin Mane Hamilton Select Corealyo Lady Vie Les Malediction Lil Qbert Melo Hade Powers Paul Ruinart Bannock Bob Rone Bure Lainister Banridge Mamie Algol Stoneman Minor Lad Esther Bonnie Bard the Wrestler Crysta Maid Right Easy Richard Reed Bedwel al Muller Dainty Dame Locus Bid Zep'syr Brunohilda Lou Lamiler Lads Mehalty

Bulldogs Tout Major Lineup Shake Up by Ted Coy

New Haven Conn October 12 Captain Ted Coy has enacted the most sweeping change since the season began. Center Pyde moved to the second team. guard Cooney reclaiming right guard. Tilley shifted from right tackle to right guard. Ham Anirus returning from Alaska to play. Jate r placed at left tackle. Head coach Howard Juanes says the move may not be permanent and a return to the old lineup is possible after the West Point game.

New Haven Conn Ted Coy Vipter Orider Pyde Cooney Tilley Alaska Jater

Optical ad urges high power field glasses for auto races

An advertisement from Walter Burc hfard Optical Co. at 75 Peachtrea Street urges buyers to acquire high power field glasses before they sell out. It claims auto races will be a failure for all unless you have a pair and invites customers to come in.

Walter Burchfard Optical Co Peachtrea Street

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