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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

Page

8

Ten Inning Turtles Triumph Over Crackers in Slugfest

The Turtles beat the Crackers 2 to 1 in ten innings. Sid Smith delivered the tying pinch hit while O Leary scored the decisive run in the tenth. Keiber and Bartley pitched, with Keiber earning the win as Bayless advanced to third on a wild throw. Neighbors and Baerwald contributed with two base hits, and the game featured sharp defense, a double play, and a lively crowd of bleachers.

Teader Cates Dutch Keiber Bill Bartley Turtles Bartley Flaerwald Taubert Shields Baerwald Cranston Jordan Smith Crackers Keiber Bayless S McMurray Midney Smith Sid Zaykas Tun The O'Leary Wheeler Brat Herrwald Hartley Feild Neighbors Moran Figerwald Daubert Oval Balia Kelbert Aiolon Lee Kelber Rudderham

Just Ten Cents For Billy Smith Fund In Augusta

The Augusta fund drive to honor Manager Billy Smith ends in three days. Readers are urged to drop a dime into boxes at Chen Largo marsino’s soda fountain, Holt’s pharmacy, and Joseph Leppert’s barber shop. Total reached 63.35 with a $10 donation expected today. goal remains at least 100. Pierce and Griffin were knocked out, Castro botched the game by trying to pitch himself.

Billy Smith Smith Sporting Editor of the Constitution Chen Largomarsino Pitts’ Cigar Store al Martin Holt's Joseph Leppert Fourth National Bank Pierce Griffin Castro

Chattanooga Drops Augusta In Second Championship Game

In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 13 Chattanooga defeated Augusta 12 to 3 in the second championship game. Pierce and Griffin struggled on the mound for Augusta as Castro sparked a fourth inning rally by sending Griffin to second and pitching later. The directors later tossed out Thursday’s game forfeited to Augusta after Chattanooga insisted on Demarce. Savannah released Demarce, Chattanooga signed him, and he is slated to pitch tomorrow. The teams will continue play with one game won and move to Augusta on Wednesday to play until one team reaches four wins.

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Baseball schedule today across leagues

National League games include Brooklyn in Philadelphia Pittsburg in St Louis and New York in Boston. Southern League matchups feature Memphis at Atlanta Ponce de Bean game called at 3 30 Mobile at Nashville New Orleans at Montgomery and Little Rock at Birmingham. American League ties St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago Washington at Boston and Philadelphia at New York.

National League Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg St. Louis New York Boston Memphis Atlanta Mobile Nashville New Orleans Montgomery Little Rock Birmingham St Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Washington Philadelpha

Acme Hatters Face Whiteball in Late-Style Data Mix

Gammary records two-base hits by Yancey while Gyath contributes sacrifices and Berry, Manuel adds a stolen base. Guelt walks, Hickson allows two, Keith three, Dickson and Keith strikeouts. Double plays Gysil to Marcan to McGlivray. Time noted as p49 with umpire Preaninger.

Gammary Yancey Gyath Berry Manuel Guelt Hickson Keith Dickson Gysil Marcan McGlivray Preaninger Barons Birmingham Ala Gygs McGloray Heniine Giemeingham A. Heniine Th. Yancey Tvaa Wee Maran Larsen A .S Manuel Kane Dilckson BP Pags Ragage Little RO Persons Collins Agh Flood

Montgomery Beats New Orleans 10 to 3 in Alabama

Montgomery walloped New Orleans 10 to 3 as Thomas pitched steady for the home team. In Montgomery's big first inning lead, the Pelicans could not respond, and the night ended with a decisive victory, featuring multiple players contributing hits and power.

Climbers Pelicans Montgomery Ala New Orleans Thomas Lindsay Sos Weimer Huelaman Eatey Pruitt Montgo Lery — Ab. Vr. H. Po. A Daley Heo Kerwin Rfl Whiteman Osteen, Rho Rockenfield Greminger Peps Eee EPL Bee Hart Touts Ae Osteen Hill Kerwin Hess Pepe Hart Huelsman Thease Roche Balla Fitzgimmons Carpenter

Sour Smelling Panamas Rethreaded by Data Cleaner

A fragmented item notes panama hats described as sour smelling and reshaped using straw and soft or stiff felt with dye, mentioning Bussey and Whitehall and a 28 percent figure. The readable fragments imply a hat cleaning or refresh process.

Bussey Whitehall

Tommy Atkins Set For Final Crackers Appearance

Tommy Atkins is slated to twirl what may be his last game for the Crackers this day against the Prab Te Gn lineup. He then heads to Philadelphia, with Connie Mack wiring for the southpaw to report for the Detroit series starting Thursday. If he shines, Atkins could win a place with Sleepyville fans and Mack’s team.

Tommy Atkins Crackers Turtles Prabte Gn Atkins Philadelphia Winiger Connie Mack ViOe Southpaw Sleepyville Whh Mack Tommy Gates Atlante

Raftis Suspended by Charley Frank

New Orleans September 13. Manager Charley Frank of the New Orleans Southern League club suspended Second Baseman Bill Haftis Raftis after a quarrel with a spectator and an ugly mood during the game. He left for New York tonight and will miss the rest of the season. New Orleans will play with Texter on second at Montgomery this afternoon.

New Orleans Frank Bill Haftis Raftis New York Nattis Texter Montgomery

John Proctor Aground At Cape Henlopen Likely Total Loss

The three masted schooner John Proctor from New York to Norfolk in ballast ran ashore near Cape Henlopen. Crew reached shore by their boats while life saving crews and local wreckers stood by. Vessel likely a total loss.

Delaware Del John Proctor New York Norfolk Cape Henlopen

Americans Win Challenge Right Davis Cup Doubles Victory

Philadelphia September 13 America earned the Davis Cup challenge by winning the doubles match three sets to two to sweep the five matches. R D Lite and H H Hacket beat W C Crawley and J C Parke. Also Reds 3 Cubs 1 and Phillies 7 Dodgers 0 with Philadelphia offense led by Bell and Corridon. Pirates 4 Cardinals 1 concluded the day.

Philadelphia America Australia United States R. D. Lite H. H. Hacket W. C. Crawley J. C. Parke Phillies Dodgers Philadephia Brooklyn Phiadelphia Bell Corridon R.H. Hh Dooin Marshall Rigler

Baseball scores and batteries from the day in the majors

Athletics beat the Yankees 10 to 6 with Morgan and Livingston guiding the Batteries. Detroit crushed St Louis 10 to 2 with Mullin and Stanage leading the attack. Boston edged Washington 4 to 2 as Smith and Donahue delivered the runs. Chicago fell to Cleveland 3 to 2 after a scoreless early battle. Umpires Connolly Berlin O’Loughlin vans Perrine Dineen. Time stamps range around 1:25 to 2:02.

Athletics Philadelphia New York Morgan Livingston Doyle Manning Sweeney Connolly Berlin Tigers Browns Detroit St. Louis Mullin Killian Stanage Rose Killifer O'Loughlin Vans Onicago Cleveland Walsh Sullivan Josa and Higgins Perrine and Dineen

Virginia Pennant Awarded to Roanoke in Virginia League

Richmond Virginia September 13 Presidents of the six Virginia League clubs met tonight in executive session and by unanimous vote awarded the pennant to Roanoke. The final Norfolk game was discarded because it should have been played in Portsmouth and the transfer violated the association constitution.

Richmond Roanoke Norfolk Portsmouth Association

Theatrical Menagerie in Atlanta Next Week

The Lion and the Mouse and The Wolf will share a Grand Theatre bill in Atlanta next week with a real wolf as the animal performer. Samuel Mott backs The Lion and the Mouse while George L. Henshall manages The Wolf. Walter Edwards plays The Wolf, replacing a stock-company past. Mr Mott cites marriages as distractions and has safeguards to keep Cupid away this season.

Grand Atlanta Samuel ©. Mott George L. Henshall Fones de Leon John Burkett Hyder Hon Walter Edwards The Lion and the Mouse Mott Cupid

May Sutton Wins Newport Invitation Singles Title

May Sutton of California defeated Louise Hammond of New York 6-1 6-2 to win the ladies invitation singles championship at the Newport Casino on September 13. The result clinched Sutton’s title in the key match of the tournament.

May Sutton Newport B. I Mias May Sutton California Newport Casino Misa Louise Hammond New York Livingston Staten Island Gentlemen of Ireland All-New York

Board Plans School Bible Opening in Macon

Macon Ga September 13 Special At a Board of Education meeting plans were made for the opening of the school of the Bible system tonight Registration is under way at the general offices Superintendent C B Chapman is finalizing fall work A large attendance in January in the schools is promised.

Macon. Ga Board of Education School of the Bible System C. B. Chapman Jas

Livonia Scores in Great Eastern Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

Livonia added starter and won the Great Eastern handicapped race of $2,000 at six furlongs with 7 to 1 odds. Fauntleroy beat Dalmatian by a length for second while King James claimed the Omnium handicap over Wise Magon. Jockey EB Martin led Livonia to the front as the field faded, with multiple races listed and Livonia’s victory highlighted among others.

Sheepshead Bay Livonia EB. Martin Fauntleroy Dalmatian King James Eton Campeon Dugan Sven Jeanne d'Arc Glasg Black Mate Wilson Pantoufle Lighthouse Waldo Briggs Bandelio Etherial Butwell Dreamer McCarthy Lad of Langdon Glass Angelus Zienap Dr. Barkley Areteran Martin McCahey Chickasaw Joe Morris Uncas Chief Scarpia Everett Jacquelin Cherryola Hampton Court Wise Magon Blackford Anne McGee Moonshine Norfolk Robbie Kean J. H. Read Rockstone Ida D Eirkina Ogden Captain Morrin McGee Ashwell Walsh Naughty Boy Libert Voltaire Levengston Boola Boola Hammon Pas Etching Don Antonio Lord Baltimers Mist Helen Dang

Monday Benefit Day for the Crackers Draws Crowd

A big benefit field day is set for next Monday to support the pennant winning Crackers. Managers Smith and Otto Jordan lead teams in a charity baseball game with events including dashes, races and a funga hitting contest. Tickets range from 20 to 30 cents for grandstand and bleachers.

Esnantinelaining Crackers Smith Otto Jordan Smiths Sid Smith Fipner Atkins Moran Billy Smith Walker Barr Lafitte al Jordan Jordans Jordan Newton McMurray Catcrier Winters Lee Bassogers Bayless Bartley Johns Piceher Dlay Sparts Chese

Harvester Ed Geers Wins at Grand Alrect Meet

Syracuse September 13 The Harvester Ed Geers unbeaten four year old stallion won the Chamber of Commerce stake for 2:08 trotters in straight heats. Also results include 2:13 class pacing Hoosier Prince first Hallie Direct second Flora Coffee third best 2:07 1-4, 2:19 pace, Sid Todd first Wilkerson second The Sailorman third best 1:00 3-4 running dash for 3 year olds and up Abjore first Cousin Kate second Import third.

Syracuse Hallie Direct Flora Coffee Sid Todd Wilkerson the Sailorman

Atlanta Man Given Guard in Spanish Revolution

Robert St. Millett of 624 Peach Tree Street returned to Atlanta after serving in Spain with an English mining company. He was placed under surveillance to protect him from harm and prevent a foreign incident, and described the unrest sparked by deserters and exaggerated reports. He recounts being questioned by Spanish police and the government placing foreigners under guard during the crisis. The encampment near Vigo housed Spanish regiments, and deserters were pursued and sometimes executed. Millett expects to resume work early next year.

Robert St. Millett Peachtree Street Atlanta Spain Sam Mr. Millett United States al Cuyelanere Gurveillanen Southampton Molocca Lugo OB. TE Swiet Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Third Ward Grocers Form an Association

The Third Ward Grocerymen's Association held a well attended meeting last Thursday night. The group aims to protect merchants and regulate local grocery trade. all white grocerymen in the third ward were invited to join with weekly Thursday sessions.

Third Ward Grocers Third Ward Grocerymen’s Association Third Ward

Leading Telephone Men Visit Atlanta Conference

J. E. Farnsworth of Southwestern Telephone and J. Epps Brown of Southern Bell meet in Atlanta with top officials. I W Waterson of New York Telephone also attends with Montague and Brown. Athletics draft Seitz of the Norfolk Virginia League club in Cincinnati.

J. E. Farnsworth Southwestern Telephone Company Dallas Texas Atlantia J. Epps Brown Southern Bell Company Mr. Farnsworth South I. W. Waterson New York New York Telephone and Telegraph Company Atlanta Montague Brown Athletics Seitz Cincinnati Philadelphia Americans Gufielder Norfolk

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