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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
7
John s led Atlanta with a three bagger and big bat work after Dexter was banished for arguing a strike. The Cracker offense erupted in three innings while Harold Johns pitched the whitewash to give Atlanta a 5 to 0 win over New Orleans.
Montgomery wins the first game decisively from Mobile as the second game is halted by darkness after three runs by Montgomery in their half of the inning. Mobile had the edge early, but errors and three-base hits shifted the balance. Rittrolff fanned once in the effort. the game clock reads 1:25. Umpire Moran. Acme Hatters item appears in the margins.
In the Southern League New Orleans plays in Atlanta with two games starting at 2 o clock while Little Rock visits Nashville and Mobile goes to Montgomery. In the American League Cleveland plays Detroit, Boston visits Philadelphia, New York goes to Washington, and Chicago hosts St Louis. In the National League St Louis at Chicago, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Southern changes schedule for September affect the No 7 service Chattanooga to Atlanta leaving at 6 40 am instead of 7 20 am and arriving at Atlanta at 9 34 pm instead of 8 40 pm Southern Railway adjusts times for Chattanooga and Atlanta runs.
Chicago on September 10 a protest filed by President Murphy to President Heydler accuses Umpire Kiem of deliberate acts to rob the Cubs of a victory in Pittsburgh. Murphy alleges Klein’s temper and alleged methods at games involving the Cubs have weakened Chicago in the crucial series so Pittsburgh could win.
Chattanooga and Augusta post series in the South Atlantic League ends amid forfeits and player moves. President W A Jones voided Thursday’s game and ordered a replay, threatening forfeits for any future games with new players. Augusta had added pitchers and disbanding efforts failed as lineup changes caused tensions and resignations.
A Southern train departs Atlanta Terminal at 8 a m not stopping at local stations and is scheduled to reach Birmingham first. The round trip fare is 2.50 dollars.
Cincinnati reports Kling the Chicago National League catcher is barred from playing for three years by national baseball authorities for playing against Logan Square of Chicago. The Logan Square team allegedly includes ineligible players.
St Louis swept a doubleheader 7 to 3 and 2 to 0 with Graham, White, Schweitner, and Hartsell delivering key hits in the first game and Waddell pitching well in the second. Detroit took both ends of a twin bill against Cleveland, Delehanty’s clutch one-hand stop sparking the opener and Works stifling pitching in the nightcap. New Orleans talks organize a Louisiana state eight-club league to replace the Cotton States circuit, with Algiers joining and Bel Ortans noted for supporting multiple minors.
Forfelig have been posted with Pav ov Whiting, sporting editor of The Atlanta Georgian, to bind a match between Al Christensen and Frank Buck Foster of Greenville South Carolina. The fight is slated for October with venue undecided. No final judgment will be given until after the bout, granting both fighters one last chance.
Honolulu report notes the Tennessee, flagship of the Pacific fleet, hit a new record by making the San Francisco to Honolulu voyage in 4 days 17 hours. A separate Colorado incident occurred Wednesday when a steam pipe burst, scalding two men to death.
The Pelicans and Crackers end their league play with a doubleheader at Ponte de Leon. Paige and Manwell likely start for the Pelicans, Atkins for the Crackers with Bartles or Misher opposing. Through twenty games the score is Crackers nine wins, Pelicans nine, with two ties. today’s results decide the interclub standings and potential Rat delays.
The Birmingham excursion departs Atlanta Terminal Station at 8 am on Tuesday September 14, with no stops at intermediate stations and will arrive at its destination first.
Washington September 18 An important baseball trade was consummated just before the Boston game yesterday Boston gets Pitcher Charley Smith and 2500 in cash for Doc Gessier the team outfielder.
Chicago swept a twin bill beating Washington 3 to 1 and 9 to 7 as Incals rallied to win. In the first inning of the second game Chicago scored five, Fishire off Harmon and netted run. The Pirates beat the Reds 4 to 3 in Pittsburgh after protest over an April 2 game. War ners homered from second on Miller’s bunt in sixth, then a single triple and sacrifice fly produced final runs. Umpires Jonnetune and Klem worked.
In Viola I September 10 two world records fell at a registered shooting tournament held September 9. Charles G. Spencer of St Louis, a professional, broke 400 straight in a scheduled shoot and made an unfinished run of 666. Neither mark had been equaled before.
New York city lightweights Otto and Johnny Marto fought a ten round bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club tonight with Marto holding a slight edge on points in a close verdict.
The Sporting Editor notes meager fan support for a pennant winning manager. A fan in Troy Alabama gave $1, Holts Pharmacy added $110, Besl House fans contributed, bringing the total to $4810. The fund aims to present a gift to Manager Smith before the last game of the season.
At Sheepshead Bay on September 10 mud runners carried 121 pounds to win the Handicap at one mile. Firestone led in the first race with Careres 61 and other runners. second race highlighted Joancs Taboo and Bird of Flight as top finishers. Memorial Handicap for two year olds saw Vivoria and Martin in front, with Prine Imperial close behind. Promenade won the fourth race. Garden Tool turf entry and other horses raced. The Hunt Huntington race featured Nimbus and High Private. Entries for today list high weight handicap, steeplechase, six races and two year olds non winners.
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