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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
A chaotic contest produced a slim victory as the final score shows Atlanta and New Orleans combined for heavy errors and shaky defense. Key moments included Hall Cathher and Smith driving runs while Birmingham and Mobile capitalized on miscues to post lopsided numbers.
In a baseball style recap Kellum struck out Hart twice and connected on a 3 pointer. Hart hit a 3 and a sacrifice by Seipel. Conor and Wels contributed key plays as Butler doubled and Daubert reached time noted.
In New Orleans, the Pelicans defeated the Champs 5 to 3 with a late push in the eighth. Key plays included Fox driving in two runs and Moran and Wilkes scoring on a Dyer hit as Atlanta fell behind.
A damaged game summary notes stolen bases by Baerwald and Bates, multiple errors and passed balls, and a wild pitch. Elehar and Sheids are credited with key plays, while Fevady and Fleharis (Babb) contribute miscues. Owens catches as the umpire is listed with time 138.
J G Woodward will open the mayoralty campaign at Steiner Emery hall tonight at 8 o clock. Public invited. Clumbers 10 Gulls 3. Mayor campaign event details and score featured for local readers.
Indianapoli 3 Toledo 1 Tadianapolis Toledo 3 Lousie Colindos 2 Mosacapotty 8 Hapsae City 3 Mooaautee 13 St. Paul fi. Showers pee Rye.
The bout at Colma Arena ended in the twenty first round with Nelson defeating Joe Gans to retain the lightweight title. Gans fought hard despite facial injuries and a right eye swelling, but Nelson pressured from the start, driving Gans to the canvas and securing victory after the referee's count.
Ex mayor Woodward will address attendees at Steiner Emery hall this evening with public invited to attend and hear the remarks.
Stenfelt and partners form Stenfelt & Co after years with M Gaines. Adolph Rorberg Frank Wustapson and Swades join to specialize in high class hand made shoes. Office at 115g Peachtree Street and contact via Bell Main 148.
A Camden campaign gathering is announced on Thursday night at the old store on Hunter and Frasier streets. Plain business leaders attend to discuss issues, inviting residents to hear the candidates’ plans and platform.
New York Giants defeated Brooklyn Dodgers 7 to 3 as Brooklyn pitchers struggled. Venoven for Brooklyn failed to throw to bases due to injuries with three catchers sidelined. New York stole nine bases. Box score shows Brooklyn 100 009 011 and New York 000 000 7. Time 1:40. Umpires Emsile and Jobnatone.
Detroit forged a late comeback as Altrock and an error aided by three wild pitches produced the winning run in the 11th. Petro sealed the win with Cabbs triple and Dusas scoring in the twelfth. Summers muffed in the first inning for a rough start.
The inauguration of a Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car between Atlanta and Thomasville offers a fast comfortable route for travelers to South Georgia. Train departs Atlanta at 8 20 p m on time. City Ticket Office at 70 Peach Tree Street.
A cluttered sports row recalls a crowded ballpark with mixed fortunes. George Roche drives Peliians at third as four singles and a triple highlight a Climbers win while Jim Fox battles injury and fits of anger. The Giants steal nine bases, Dodgers suffer catcher shortages, and Napas win in ten on Waddell’s mound. Rumors swirl of Cheese returning to the American League with Philadelphia Athletica as trade chatter and death reports ripple through papers.
The Whitney stable dominated Sheepshead Bay racing as Petticoat captured the Belle Stakes by a length from France who ran second. Dogan guided Petticoat to victory as Fasulor Plate and other Whitney starters also won or placed in the day’s events. Prices at the Brooklyn track dropped to $2 as the Geldstand closed.
J G Woodward will open Steiner Emery hall tonight at eight o clock. Public invited to attend.
Rockmart beat Birmingham 4 to 1 in a quick ball game noted for strong play. Emory Thompson captained the team, with Will Dobbs as manager. Southern Railway seeks about five more games against strong amateur clubs in the cities this season.
A German spy claiming to be an agent of a German brewery was caught in France while attempting to bribe a French soldier to reveal field gut parts. An artis. tergman alerted his commander, enabling a trap that led to the spy’s red handed capture. Police emphasize secrecy around the arrest and its significance to counter espionage.
A local checkers tournament starts today with play at 10 o clock from the Courier-Herald building on Washington Street opposite the Empire. Participants listed include TR Fistbern Columba Parker Salisbury and others from Georgia and nearby towns. Applications to enter close at 9:30 this morning with Secretary Spriggs Wall at 6 Houston Street, Atlanta.
The St Leger Stakes, valued at 6500 sineereigns, run over about one mile six furlongs and 32 yards, was won today by Your Majest, owned by JB Doel. White Eagle finished second, Santo Steato third, with August Bel among ten starters but failed to place.
Edgar Lee of Gadsden named receiver for the At Tala Hardware Company of Attalla Ala under a $2000 bond. The company faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition by Gadsden creditors. Assets are about $6000 with liabilities much larger.
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