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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
7
Crackers pitcher Beanpole Rogers defeated Travelers for the fifth time this season, with solid defense and timely hits powering a 7 to 1 win. McMurray and Smith contributed early as Rogers cruised, while Moran and Bayless aided in fielding and base running.
Washington and St Louis split a doubleheader in Washington with 3 0 and 4 2 scores. Riesling and Groom pitched for the Senators and Browns respectively, while umpiring was by Dineen Vans Evans and Dinesa.
President Heisman of the Atlanta club learned last night he secured Jost Dank Redding, pitcher, via the draft, with Oakland taking him in the draw. Heisman also drafted Outfelder Seltz of Norfolk, believes he has him. Atlanta plans to add more by purchase, Opelana noting other players secured.
Chattanooga defeated Augusta 4 to 1 as Augusta fielding lapses and wild pitching from Pierse and Demaree influence the outcome. Keys were Relding of Viola and Reidy for Chattanooga while Demaree proved effective after joining from Savannah. Billy Smith fund closes today with rounds of boxes at multiple locations. current total stands at 15.90 with 9.74 previously subscribed and 1 received yesterday.
In New York a prize bout between Branley Ketchel and Sam Langtomt was canceled by Fairmont Athletic Club directors and President William Gibson after Governor Hughes ordered law enforcement. Officials had planned to stage the fight under a court injunction shielding the venue from police.
Sidney Smith, the big Atlanta first baseman, has a chance to lead the Southern League batsmen again if he hits consistently in the remaining two games. He sits third in the list with a .280 average, while Jaka Weimer of New Orleans leads at .282 and Noah Henine of Birmingham is second at .281.
The Wisconsin baggball team arrived in Tokio after a three week sea voyage from Seattle. They expect to play several matches with Japanese colleges including Yale Harperial university at Tokio, receiving a cordial welcome from local crowds.
Atlanta players push ticket sales for a benefit game and Field Day Monday with a wood killing hoped before week’s end. Proceeds support a pennant winning team as base running contests and fungo hitting test players in a citywide event with local merchants donating prizes and a full event list to follow.
National League action in Chicago featured the Giants beating the Cubs 2 to 1. Mattheson and Brown pitched well for New York, with Doyle driving in two runs in the first inning on a two-base hit, sacrifice, and singles by Murray and Devlin. The Cubs scored on a two-bagger by Tinker and an Archer single. Batteries Brown Archer for Chicago and Mathewson Ammenon and Meyers for New York. Time 1:36. Umpires Johnstone and Rigler.
Little Rock in Atlanta Tonc e de Leon game called at 3 20 o clock New Orleans in Nashville Memphis in Montgomery Mobile in Birmingham Chicago in Boston Cleveland in New York Detroit in Philadelphia Saint Louis in Washington Brooklyn in Pittsburgh
Augusta, September 16. Catcher Meek and pitcher Helm of Chattanooga were ill after drinking water from a pail on the Augusta ball field. They recovered today and were to play in this afternoon's game, part of a South Atlantic League title series. A black attendant reportedly refused to change the water. a Chattanooga batboy also fell ill, while two policemen who drank from the same pail felt none.
Gordon in Barnesville, Georgia, announces the season opener against Boys High of Atlanta on September 18. Coach Cunningham reshapes a fast backfield led by Minnehan, Thrash, and McWhorter, with Nicholson and Hay as promising backs and Hawking, Woodburn, and Martin anchoring the line. Schedule includes Clemson, Tech, Auburn, and G.M.C. at Barnesville with several dates pending.
The Atlanta baseball team considers a Cuban tour after the season ends next week. Arrangements are incomplete and it is unclear how many players will participate.Manager Mr Shan indicates they will go but details remain unsettled.
Gravesend New York September 16 Hitchcock steeplechase featured De Bnier as even money favorite winning by four lengths after following the lead at the stretch. Card today offered an ordinary slate with the favorite capturing most races and the opener included selling sprints and several hurdles.
Hamburg Belle trotted at the New York State Fair track on September 16 in 2:04 pace attempts but tired after the first quarter. Gentley won the 2:17 pace, Baron May took the 2:10 trot in straight heats, and Time records included 2:19 trotting and 3:01 trotting attempts as several horses competed for purses around $200 for 3-year-olds and up.
Freestone Tennessee Whiskey is presented as the benchmark for Tennessee whiskies. The distillery near Knoxville uses mountain spring water and sugar maple charcoal filtering to claim purity and authenticity as the true Tennessee whiskey.
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 2 to 1 in a crucial four game set for the American League pennant. Plank and Summers pitched well in a pitcher’s battle as Detroit threats were thwarted. Cobb fanned twice amid threats from fans and police guarding the field.
Chicago September 18 A short meeting of the national commission was held but delayed by B B Johnsons illness. Augusta Herrmann and John Herdler discussed the worlds series briefly with no definite plan until Johnson can attend tomorrow.
Roy Griffith of Bogart broke his collar bone during football practice at Herty Field in Athens. The injury occurred while he fell on the ball, and he will miss the remainder of the season. Griffith played last year on the varsity squad.
Augusta Ga September 16 a special meeting of the South Atlantic League directors is set for here tomorrow The Augusta Chattanooga pennant dispute likely to be settled as Augusta argues Demaree and Helm borrowed pitchers cannot face August in the final series if counted against Augusta's regular staff.
The DeKalb county grand jury commended County Commissioner R. J. Freeman for dedicating effort to improving DeKalb roads. They praised his zeal and noted the Buckhead chain gang camps and Fulton county line chert roads were inspected and found in good sanitary condition with work using updated machinery.
In Montgomery Alabama H A Lukens aged about 50 died after stepping from a train in the city station. He carried a Philadelphia to Los Angeles ticket and fell under the wheels. He died two hours later in hospital without regaining consciousness. Family in West Philadelphia were located but no further details were given.
The state board of health received notice of a pellagra death in Montgomery county. The report, from county health officer Dr. C. G. Whan, states the patient died on Monday and was the only case observed.
City Attorney Anderson filed a chancery court petition seeking annulment of the Vicksburg Waterworks Company franchise and the appointment of a receiver. The action cites numerous plant breakdowns and recent suspensions of operations, effectively placing management under city oversight.
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