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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1909

Page

7

Crackers Edge Mobile Gulls In Ten Inning Win

In a small Ladies Day crowd the Crackers defeated the Mobile Gulls 5 to 4 in ten innings. Otto Jordan and Hyder Barr fueled the rally, Moran tied the game with a ninth inning fly out, and Jordan delivered the deciding hit in the tenth as the Crackers improved to 16 wins in 20.

Crackers Mobile Gulls Otta Stockdale Ola Gray Fox Smith Warry Johns Johna Billy Bartley Otto Jordan Iiner Roy Moran Moran Lee Roy Jordan Hyder Barr Smilin Bayleas Newton Eagle Guila Rhoton McVay Ludwig Renter Hart Walker Winters Johns Eel Bayless Aingle Morse E. Watson Sentell Miller Wagner Cocash Meday Ludwirt Stockdale P Es Bayless Barr Vee Walker Jonne Bartley R Mobile Taninus Tlanto Ludwis Dalge Stock Watson Time Umptres Carpenter Fitzsimmons

Billy Smith fund boxes placed in city shops

The sporting editor adds two Billy Smith fund boxes in Augnta area locations Leppert's Barber Shop in the Fourth National Bank Building and Holt Pharmacy soda fountain at Marietta and Broad streets. Contributions include $5 from a prominent local figure, $1 from a lady fan, and 50 cents from Edgar Everhart. total now $87 with $36.50 previously subscribed. Boxes will be tapped daily as the drive continues.

Billy Smith Leppert Fourth National Bank al Martin Holt Pharmacy Marietta Broad Streets Augnta Edgar Everhart

National League notes from a windy Pittsburgh nine

In Pittsburgh September 7 Birmingham defeated New Orleans 5 to 3 as Abstein hit a second inning homer and McGlivray stood out for Birmingham. Robinson pitched solidly for New Orleans while Paige struggled in relief. The game featured a collision with the ball going into the stands and a late rally by New Orleans.

Igenes Weber Birmingham New Orleans Paige Pirates Cubs Robinson Pittsburg Pitts Burg Chicago York Molesworth Raftia Maddox Abstein McGlivray Yancey Gygii Tin“Raub Chance Marcan Mheckard Ab. R. Bh. Ph Klein Wotmer Olly Dexter Raffie Schriver Chremee Gibson Realx Matthews Bach Brown Higginbotham Archer Seeelana Moran Klem Zara O'Day Welmer Roche Raftls Henline Lindsay Rohe Bilam McGilvray Tobinson Rudderham

Kling Team Wins Two Games in Chicago Visit

Johnny Kling and his Kansas City nine arrived in Chicago to win both scheduled games, beating the Logan Squares and the West Ends by 15 to 8. Despite Cubs President Murphy threatening an injunction, Kling played in both contests without interference.

Johnny Kling Chicago John Kling Kansas City Logan Murphy Cubs Kling

Where They Play Today Southern and American Leagues

New Orleans in Atlanta Ponce du Leon. Game called at 3 30 o clock. Little Rock in Nashville. Mobile in Montgomery. Memphis in Birmingham. Cleveland in Detroit. Chicago in St Louis. New York in Philadelphia. Boston in Washington. Chicago in Pittsburg. Brooklyn in New York. Philadelphia in Boston.

Atlanta Nashville New Orleans Montgomery Q Mabite Little Rock Birmingham Memphis Augusta Teat P.ao Chattanooga Columbue Savannah Knoxville Macon Jacksonville Columbia F.C Detroit A Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Chicago New York St. Louis Washington P.C Fittaburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Southern League Ponce du Leon Mobile Montgomery American League Detroit National League Pittsburg

Augusta Captures Concluding Game In Season Finale

In Augusta Georgia on September 7 Savannah loses final game of the season as Hanks struggles to hit. Flowers wild. Wagnon shines at short for the visitors. Final score Augusta 3 6 1, Savannah 0 0 0. Batteries Hanks Woodward Flowers Patti. Time 1:26. Umpire Wenterveidt.

Augusta Hanks Savannah Flowers R. H. BE Woodward Patti Wenterveidt Columbus Chattanooga Tenn Keith Baases Meek Radabaugh Smith Coveney Baskette Rule Tima Collina Palmettos Jacksonville Fla Columbia Kenley Breitenstein and Evans Kelly Roth Vanayckle Evans

Champs 1 Turtles 0 in Pittsburg game suspension

Evers suspended three days for disputing two decisions during Pittsburg Chicago afternoon game. Second baseman Bers of Chicago suspended. Score by innings shows H, Lite Hockan 0 0 0 1 and Montgomery 2 2 0 5. Stolen bases Hart Pepe, several doubles and triple plays noted. Umpire Preminger.

Evers Pittsburg Chicago Yeaterday Bers H! Lite Hock Montgomery Shannon Daley Hart Pepe Jones Collins Kerwin Whiteman Flood Juul Osteen Grady Toren Lastron Pases Little Rockel Preminger

Giants Beat Doves 3 1 in Opening Series

The Giants defeated the Doves 3 to 1 with R A Heston pitching. New York scored in the first and third innings, while the Doves managed a lone run in the ninth. Curtin and Graham led Brooklyn’s battery, with umpires Rigler Kane and Emite.

Giants Doves R.A. Heston New York Curtin Graham Raymond Schles Uimpire Rigler

Seagirt Seaford Cruikshank Trophy Won by New Jersey Team

In Seagirt New Jersey the nineteenth annual skating tournament saw the Second New Jersey team win the Cruikshank trophy with 546 points. Lt Col Winder of Ohio won the Spencer match with 68 points while Capt Romeyn U S Cavalry won the Maxim with 49 of 50. Tomorrow features Thurston McAlpin and midrange matches. Hartford Grand Circuit events saw George Gano of Barry Jr and Sonoma Girl triumph in fast heats on Charter Oak Park track. Gano won the 2:07 pace with two first heats, while other races featured Robins Hal Raven Nahma and EarlDr with varied placings and times. Glance notes include best 2:07 pace 2:07% and times for multiple horses including Peerless Audubon and Gay Audubon.

Seagirt N. J New Jersey Ohio Cavalry Branch United States Army Winder Romevn United States Cavalry Thurston Hartford Conn George Gano Barry, Jr Sonoma Hal Rivas Raven Nahma i Halley Direct Geers Rcund Earl Dr Fist Peerless Audubon Major Audubon Gay Audubon

Pretend Triumphs In Sapphire Stakes At Sheepshead Bay

Pretend was the best by far, carried wide on the stretch but winning the Sapphire selling stakes at five and a furlongs. The card also featured The Whimsical selling won by Momas and Running Chance, plus multiple races with Queen Marguerite and Norbitt among top placers and long-shot contenders.

Rheapshead Bay Fountain Square Martin Harry Grothe Gardner Leverington Momas Running Chance Harvey F Bright Star Top Notch Misty Smug Ts Stone Oxer Dixie Dixon Dominica Bik Daisy C Black Annie Queen Marguerite Lobert Mate Wilson Uncle Toby Dugan Lime Eys Bright St. Joseph Lad of Pretend Page Little King Glass Sandman Louise Wells

Senators Beat Red Sox In High-Scoring Affair

Washington and Boston traded runs as the Senators toppled the Red Sox 11 to 6. Batters include Gray, Street, Matthews, Karger, Arellanes, and Carrigan. Thune lasted 2:05. Umpires Kerin and Connolly.

Senators Red Sox RH. B. Washington Boston Gray Street Matthews Karger Arellanes Carriegan Thune Kerin Connolly

Triple Tie for Low Score in National Amateur Golf

In Wheaton on September 7 the National Amateur Golf Tournament qualifying produced a three way tie for best score. Players T. M. Sherman of Utica, son of the vice president. Charles Evans Jr of Fxmoor, western champion. and Bob Gardner of Hinsdale, Yale pole vaulter, will contend later in the week to decide the gold medal position.

Barney Oldfield Sets Mile Speed Record at Lowell

Barney Oldfield established a new mile speed record with a standing start in 5 seconds during a Merrimack Valley circuit event in Lowell Massachusetts. Louis Chevrolet impressed by driving a Buick to multiple top finishes including two firsts and a second and a third across nine races yesterday and today.

Lowell Mass Merrimack Valley Rarner Auutomobile Louis Chevrolet No Way Buick

Ruby Clay wins 2:10 trot at St Paul fair races

At the Minnesota state fair today in St Paul Ruby Clay won the opening three heats and the 2:10 trot feature. Ivon C. captured the 2:22 pace and Pearl Patch earned the $600 purse for two year olds.

St. Paul Bt Paul Minn Ruby Clay Ivon C Pearl Patch

Thornton and Miss Root Lose To Mitchell and Mrs Hannam

In Cincinnati on September 7 the Tri State tennis doubles titles were decided. Carlton Gardner and Richard Palmer captured the men's doubles against Holden and Emerson, while Mrs Edith Hannam and Lincoln Mitchell won mixed doubles over Nat Thornton and Louise Root in a nine day tourney with 7000 spectators.

Thornton Miss Root Mitchell Mrs. Hannam Cincinnati Ohio Carlton R. Gardner California Richard H. Palmer New Jersey Edith Hannam Toronto Canada Lincoln Mitchell West Gardner Palmer Trux Emerson R. A. Holden Holden Emerson Hannam Nat Thornton Atlanta Louise Root Slanham

Ty Cobb warrant issued for assault in Cleveland

Cleveland dispatch reports a warrant charging Ty Cobb with assault with intent to kill, sworn by J. J. Klein for hotel night watchman George Stanfield. Cobb claims self defense after a confrontation at the Euclid hotel, with injuries to Cobb and alleged threats and forced actions by Stanfield. A private detective will seek service in Detroit.

Cleveland Ohio Ty” Cobb Detroit William Brown J. J. Klein George Stanfield Euclid Hotel Cobb Ty Cobb Midh Star Bateman Detroit American League Baseball Club Landsht Ecard Night

Five Heats to Decide in Great Western Races

Peoria track program reports five heats to set the 2:21 pace with Gentry Pointer winning heats two three and five after finishing fourth in heat one Billy Saday taking heat four in a furious drive and Spil taking the 2:07 pace in straight heats.

Peoria Pepecumes Gentry Pointer Billy Saday Spil

Black man held for alleged street robbery near Atlanta

Lis McComb, a 27 year old Black man, was jailed for holding up Ed Mitchell in Jasper County near a lane construction camp about forty miles from Atlanta. Mitchell says he works for Lane Construction and was robbed of 150 dollars at gunpoint after leaving the camp with two unknown Black accomplices.

Lis McComb Ed Mitcheil Jagper County Mitchell Lane Construction Company Atlanta Jasper County McComb

Monticello School Opens with Record Attendance

Monticello September 7 special report. The public school opened with 754 in attendance, the largest ever in the district. The faculty under Superintendent O. R. Horton is described as capable and experienced.

Monticello Thoughoot O. R. Horton

Rice Growers to Meet in September Session

Crowley hosts a Texas Louisiana Rice Farmers Association meeting set for September 18. President Winn urged members to attend to discuss advances in rice pricing and storage to support growers.

Crowley Winn Texas-Louisiana Rice Farmers AppRociation

Oil law upheld in North Carolina circuit court

In Raleigh on November 7, Judge Henry G. Conner delivered a decision in the Eastern District of North Carolina sustaining this year’s oil inspection laws. The Baltimore group Red Ocean Company sought injunction relief and to have the law declared unconstitutional on grounds of alleged excessive one half cent per gallon tax, unjust regulations, and delegated authority overproduction.

Raleigh Peperatoer Henry G. Conner Circuit Court North Caro General Assembly Baltimore

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