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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

7

Pugilists Sign For Bid Battle Between Johnson and Jeffries

New York showdown proposed by promoters with Jack Johnson and James J Jeffries to contest the heavyweight championship not later than July 1910. Bid must include a $4000 deposit, with forty five rounds or more and a split purse. Officials set terms, referees, and temporary stakeholding in a formal agreement dated October 1409.

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Georgia and Alabama to clash in Ponce de Leon Park game

The University of Georgia and University of Alabama football elevens arrive in Atlanta for today’s game at Ponce de Leon Park. Both teams boast equal size and experience, with Alabama in full strength led by captain Derrill Pratt, while Georgia misses Robeson and Northcutt but remains determined to contest the matchup. Tickets are on sale locally at College on Company and Goodrum’s Tobacco, with prices 50 cents, 75 cents, and $1.

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Peckham Here for Auto Show in Atlanta Exhibit

Peckham, traveling sales manager for Pullman Motor Co of York Pa, arrived in Atlanta to supervise the Pullman exhibit at the Auditorium Armory auto show. He aims to secure a local agency and praised southern trade prospects. Accompanying him was H P Hardesty, known as Horse Power, with a 24 horsepower Pullman speed car entered in local races.

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Foster's Foul Loses In Atlanta Fight

In Atlanta, Al Christensen of Atlanta defeated Buck Foater of Greenville in the tenth round by decision after a foul halted the bout with under a minute left. Both fighters exchanged hard blows, each hitting the floor at times, and the crowd deemed it the best, most square contest seen in the city since boxing returned.

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Walthour Wins Mile Handicap At Macon Fairgrounds

Walthour of Atlanta wins the mile handicap at the Macon fairgrounds race. Bones second and Dr Brown third. Calloway takes first in the three mile race with Chastain second and Dr Leighton Brower third. The B mile race also goes to Walthour with Chastain second and Moss third. Tomorrow's program includes a 10 mile contest where Chastain trails Walthour. Konetchy rumored to be traded by St Louis clubists researchers.

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Robert Burman Sweeps Fields in Buick Car Races

Robert Burman, driving a Buick, swept the day’s automobile races winning all events entered. He claimed the 10 mile stock chassis, the 15 mile free for all, and set a track and 30 minute race record. George Clark won the 10 mile owner’s event. In motorcycles, Jackson Robert Stubba won two races. Burman posted the day’s best time in the 15 mile event, completing the 12th lap in 53.45.

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Yellow Jackets Off to Knoxville for Tennessee Clash

The Yellow Jackets depart for Knoxville to face the University of Tennessee football eleven today after overnighting in Etowah Tennessee. The squad, in excellent condition, aims to secure a victory with key players McDowell Casts Goarding Coleman Hit Tenis Goree Wilson Patterson Teahrman Robinson and Jenkins in the lineup. Tech hopes to avenge last year’s defeat and improve their standing, while the probable lineup includes Robinson at halfback and Lewis at quarterback.

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Tom Hayward Wins Latonia Feature In Neck Finish

At Latonia in Cincinnati Ohio on October 24 Tom Hayward ridden by Walsh won the featured race by a neck over Right Has. The favorite 1 M Green finished third as several prices and horses competed across five races with purses around 300 dollars for early events and a larger purse for the fifth race.

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Sleeper for Thomasville and Stone Mountain Rivalry Preview

Rail arrivals show a sleeper to Thomasville via A B and A with 16 placed in Union Station at 9 PM and 11 10 PM departure. A prep football title clash looms Monday at Gainesville as Riverside and Stone Mountain renew ties in a Georgia prep final.

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