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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1902

Page

3

Streit Tops Pirates In Tight Shreveport Pitcher Battle

Fisher and Streit dueled in Shreveport with Streit allowing only two hits through eight frames. In the ninth, three singles and an error produced the deciding run as Delehanty scored on Taylor’s sacrifice. Hoffmeister Stouch and Valdor led in offense for the visitors, while McFarland’s base running and Kelly’s erratic calls drew boos.

McFarland Taylor, Valdois Hoffmeister Stouch Shreveport Fisher Streit Pirates McHarland Valdors Balk Delehanty Taylor Frank Hulsemans Delenanty Norcum Page Atlanta Kelly Shrevepury Ab R. Pn A. E. Wercum Eera Brouthers Hulseman Skopec

Goach Fisher Arrives to Lead Tennessee Football

Herbert Fisher of Princeton University has arrived in Knoxville to coach the Tennessee football team. Practice has begun as candidates arrive for the 192 season. Negotiations are under way for games with Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Clemson, Alabama, Tulane, the South, Vanderbilt, and others.

Knoxville Herbert Fisher Princeton University University of Tennessee Fisher South University of Georgia Georgia School of Technology University of North Carolina Clemson College University of Alabama Tulane University University of the South Vanderbilt University

Sims Wins Medal Shoot at Gate City Gun Club Trophy

W J Sims won the medal shoot deciding the Gate City Gun Club Trophy yesterday, breaking 24 targets. L J Anderson, who tied Sims last week, broke 22 as a large crowd attended the event. Other scores included Doyal. The shoot was a big success with many visitors.

Anderson W. J. Sims L. J. Anderson Sims Doyal Aes

Munroe Fatally Hurt in Rage at Baltimore Raceway

At Baltimore Coliseum during a two mile bicycle event Bennie Munroe was fatally injured after a wheel collapse when pacer Jimmie Hunter attempted to pass George Leander. Leander and Hunter also injured. Mrs May Kirby suffered serious head fractures. Leander lightly injured and Joe Nelson escaped.

Munroe Baltimore Hunter Leander Bennie Munroe Coliseum George Leander Jimmie Hunter Leanders Monroe May Kirby Johns Hopkings Ho Stunter

Soldiers vs. Athletics at Piedmont Park clash

The Amateur rivals Fort McPherson and Atlanta Athletic Club meet this afternoon at Piedmont Park at 2 o clock. Griffin of Emos pitches for the Athletics with Foreman catching while Phelan and Sutton duel on the Fort McPherson mound. Both squads boast strong records and a close game is expected with free admission for ladies and 25 cent ground access.

Piedmont Park Atlanta Athletic Club Fort McPherson Griffin Emos Hugh Foreman Fhelan St. Louis Wll Sutton Athletics Catcher Foreman Phelan Griffin Simmer Reynolds White Dougherty McDonald Tichenor Jenkins Shortstop Clarke Ray Patterson Moore Rupert

McGovern Corbett Fight Set for Louisville September 22

The Southern Athletic Club of Louisville confirms the McGovern versus Corbett featherweight title bout will proceed at the Auditorium on September 22 with James J. Corbett as referee. The legality is supported by two local lawyers, ensuring the match remains on schedule despite past upsets. Terry McGovern seeks revenge after last year’s surprising defeat by Corbett.

Louisville Robert de Gr Y Southern Athletic Club of Atlanta Grainger Corbett Terry Brooklyn

Americus Gun Club Seeks Match With Atlanta Team

The Americus Gun Club challenges the Atlanta Gun Club for a contest on Americus grounds with a $100 to $60 stake. Captain McCleskey reports Atlanta’s terms and substitutions, and hopes both teams settle terms for a warm, eagerly awaited match. Participants include Charley Harris, Walthour, Clio, and Allie Baker.

The Constitution McCleskey Americus Gun Club Atlanta Gun Club the Constitution Atlanta Americas Walthour Clio Oscar Conway Defi Charley Harris Allie Baker Freeman Baker Gate City Gun Chip

Danny Maher wins two at Doncaster meeting

American jockey Danny Maher rode Elba to victory in the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster, beating Centre by a half length after a strong finish. He later won the Prince of Wales Nursery Plate handicap aboard Rondeau against twenty five rivals, marking a double success at the September meeting.

London Danny Maher Doncaster Elba Maher

American League Standings and Sept 12 Results

American League standings show Philadelphia 72 wins 60.9 percent, St Louis 88 losses, Boston 68 55, Chicago 126 0? The article reports Detroit and Cleveland rain postponements. Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 in Boston with Young and Criger pitching. Waddell allowed easy hits. Washington routed Baltimore 15 to 1 with Lee pitching poorly. Attendance figures: Boston 6,804. Baltimore 1,319. Detroit and Cleveland games postponed due to rain.

Clits Philadelphia St Louis Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Baltimore Waddall Young Freeman Beope Toose Criger Waddell Schreckengost Connolly Lee Ratod Robinson Crit Johnstone

National League Standings and Recent Games

National League standings show Pittsburg leading with 93 wins and 33 losses, Brooklyn 88-68, Boston 62-68, Cincinnati 63-49, Chicago 89-? St Louis 65-65, Philadelphia 28? New York 41-? In Philadelphia Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2 on September 2 with Leever and Phelps pitching for Pittsburg and Duggleby and Shea for Philadelphia. Attendance 682. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 in Brooklyn with Hughes pitching a solid game. Thielman and Bergen, Hughes and Ritter held the line. Attendance 1,600.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Scere Rae Fittsburgy Leever Phelps Duggleby Shea Latham Hughes Thielman Bergen Ritter Irwin

Protests Over McGovern Corbett Fight In Louisville

Louisville ministers press protest against the McGovern Corbett boxing match set for September 22. Governor Leigh and Mayor Grainger reply that they will ensure no violation of the law, while attorney for the Southern Athletic Club says fighters cannot be enjoined and the articles of agreement comply with state law.

Louisville E. L. Powell Jettera Beckham Grainger Frankfort L. Powell Edward 0. Leigh Ebl Powsil Charles F. Grainger The Southern Athletic Club R. C. Gray

Closing Day at Syracuse Pacing Records Attempt Fails

Syracuse crowd watches Conner and Darlei miss the world pacing team record as Daniel breaks in the stretch. Other races at the state fair include Lakeside stakes, pace events with Dan Riley and Olandaga stake victors, plus Ryan defeating Stitt in Chicago.

Conner Driel Syracuse Darlei A. P. McDonald Daniel Lakeside Alice Russell Reelected Dan Riley Onatac Olive Wood Bor Vauban Louise Mac Ageia Medium Olandaga Carl Wilkes Enos Geely Pointer

Sergeant Captures Golden Rod at Sheepshead Bay

Sargent wins the Golden Rod stakes by neck over Lady Josephine at Sheepshead Bay, also breaking the track record for 61 and 2 furlongs on turf. The Rival takes the Russet handicap by four inches over His Eminence in a driving finish. Races also note two fallers in the second race and list multiple entries and results across six races at the meeting.

Madden New York R. Hitchcock Sergeant Sheepshead Bay J. B. Madten Venus Redfern Sweet Nell Mulholland Mary H. Michaels Miladi Love Fiorite Futurita Marionetta Fair Lass Hymettus Anne Hathaway Catherine Chinn Cranesville Helen C. B Tioga Glorious Sweet Alice Iconoclast Nul Blanche Rocky Gi. Martin Gradl Murray Forente Shea Satire Brandysmash Cornwall Ben Howard Malster Drummond Jbold Prince Richard Lee King Jim Tubey Golden Rod O'Connor Lady Josephine Incubator Lyne Atheroy Medal Belle of Troy Hitchies Yvorg Dom Advance Guard Huntressa Him- Bof Rossignel Sheepshead Westbury Rising Sun Fulminate Rowdy Hophone Self Protection Adjudame Scotch Bush Sam Deverd Demurrer Sadduced Mable Winn Wealth Jack Hn Belle of Lexington Daly Blutt Kbss Hill Enashee St Finnian Monte Carlo G Whittier Paul Creyton Great Eastern Hursthourne Datesmar Gefen Maxim Afrikander Eugene Bureh Fire Hater Wild Thyme River Pirate Astarita Merry Acrobat Scioto Tescan Dr Saylor Love Note Zoroaster Major Daingerfield Tom Kenny Ighber Cunard Gold Cure Bup Thrift Jake Greed Tom Cogan Ginquevalls Re Condon Eva Rossel Darkwinner Mackey Dwyer Gallant Smith Hila Snyder Baston Sontag Princess Tulane Bewbinet Wilful Dinksie Conspicuous Turn Pike Morca Wennake Blagto Dick Moon Daisy Ascension Fonsaluca the Dancer Moor Ben Cotta Locket Past My J Bessie McCarthy

Fitzkanet wins six furlong dash at Delmar card

At Delmar Detroit Fitzkanet won the six furlong dash the day’s feature with Geheimniss under punishment to beat out Mameelle for second. The card listed six more races with Velasquez and Sanctissima among winners in early results and Pimlico summaries noted harness racing close.

St. Louis Fitzkanet Gehelmnigs Geheimniss Mameelle Velasquez A. W. Booker Curt Gillock Crabb Sayers Tirhe L. Pilot, Jr Battus Diaz Prince Plenty Elastic Alva Tom Collins Sanctissima Beauchampy

Daniel A Great Shot At Virginia Trap Shoot

Edward M. Daniel son of Senator John W. Daniel achieved a standout record at the Virginia Trap Shooters Association event in Lynchburg. He won the state championship, outshot 99 other competitors, and captured multiple prizes including a 25 straight in a Remington gun event and 19 of 20 in ten doubles, signaling a promising career for the young marksman.

Virginia Trap Shooters’ Association Lynchburg Daniel Virginia Hve Sparrows

Coburn’s disqualified ride shifts win to Scotch Plaid at Harlem

At Harlem on September 12 the Coburn mount Mat Gyle caused a disqualification in the third race, elevating Scotch Plaid the favored winner. The card featured ongoing bumping and fouling, with favorite losses and a cold, cloudy track. race summaries list multiple horses, times, and placements across six more races, including a dramatic DQ affecting MacGyle.

Chicago Coburn Mat Gyle Scotch Ptaid Captain Gaines Lime- Hight Hagselgs Raseeing Joyman Hay Mathews Mallory Coburnt Lorg ‘Squch-Vdorl Birkenruth Flora Gijfala San Sargassa Horatius Olivila Arvamein Rubas Hear Georgia Birkenroth Heartwater Pirates Queen Althed Cuté Amitante Beotch Plaid i Buchanan Silurian K. Watshy Rassetag Helgesoft Limelight Gallant Albert Envieht Wolferms Phiip Hobbins Ron Florestan Sheebang Tangent Jos Albemarle Grayville Computation Goody Wo Shoes Galbay Mr. Dingle Vestla Leo Newell Baker Red Apple Fridolin Winslette Jack Davie Star Cotton Fairbury Tmaona Fillbuster Ida V Royal Penny The Texan

Boston's Gentleman Hobo Wins Free Ride From Judge

New York Telegram reports William J Robinson proved he is a gentleman hobo and not a vagrant. A Back Bay police charge said he slept near Dartmouth Street Bridge and did not work. The judge discharged him, noting no proof of vagrancy and Robinson left smiling for his hut by the tracks.

Boston New York William J. Robinson Back Bay Robinson Dartmouth Street Bridge Obinson

The Pilgrim on the Wheat Pit at Chicago Board of Trade

The piece vivid with a crowd in the wheat pit shows frantic, tense traders as winds and clouds move the market mood. It compares pit anxiety to war, notes shouting crowds and the human cost behind price swings, and wonders about the fate of families.

Chicago Board of Trade Jude

Morgan's London Home Sale Tells Dudley Drama

The London house once owned by Georgina Countess of Dudley, famed for beauty and high society, has been purchased by Mr. Morgan. Her widowhood, extravagant sons, and faded glamour set amid Boer War era pressures, ending with the Dudleys’ town residence moving to American ownership, if reports hold.

Morgan London Mr. Morgan Georgina Countess of Dudley Earl Dudley Lord Kitchener Tim Countess Georgina Dudleys

Giant Arctic Island Named Baffin Land Found as Island

Dr Robert Ball of the Canadian geologic survey reports Baffin Land, formerly thought part of Greenland, is an island of about 200000 square miles. It ranks as the third largest island after Australia and Greenland and features enormous glaciers and an extensive inland water system. southern Baffin Land hosts four large lakes, with the southernmost Amadjuek measuring roughly 120 miles long.

Baffin Land William Baffin Arctic Great Bay Robert Ball Canadian Galogical Survey Australia Greenland America Souther Great Lake Amadjuek

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