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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1902

Page

3

Remnants Struck Out In Crescent City Loss

Atlanta handed a poor showing in New Orleans as Adams pitched a shutout for the Pelicans. Smith and Montgomery homered to pace a 9 0 defeat amid five Atlanta errors. Hoffmeister relieved Wilson but New Orleans built a lead with early runs and steady hitting.

New Orleans Peter Hams Memphians Crescent City Atlanta Atlantans Adams Pelicans Smith Montgomery Stansley Bennett Stafford Abbott Montgomery Smith Lauzon Wilson Hoffmeister Hofmeister Atz Hases Valdois Delehanty Winters Stouch Stanley Frank Adare Bennett Montgomery Streit Kelly Herbert Little Rock Ark

Gridiron work at Emory begins practice

In Oxford Georgia on September 18 the Clear Elevens began practice due to rain calls for class team candidates extended to Friday. The senior team did light work with the ball and a short sprint. The eleven returned to college and is expected to become strong. Prof Bledd coached last year and will be missed. Prof Hanner of Vanderbilt will coach either the freshman or sophomore team while Mr Brown continues with the junior team.

EMORY Oxford Bledd Hanner Vanderblit Brown

Electric Park Races at Baltimore

September 18 results from Electric Park show Happy Jack winning the 2:19 1 2 trotting with Forney second and a best time. Austin Boy captures the 2:19 1 2 trotting with Impa tienes second. Free for all pacing or trotting ends with Gipsy Red first and Nervy Patchen second in 2:11 1-2.

Baltimore Electric Park Happy Jack Forney Austin Boy Impatienes Gipsy Red Nervy Patchen

Violet Ray Treatment Reverses Grim Asthma Case

In Atlanta, a prominent woman with long asthma, deemed hopeless, tried the Violet Ray treatment after doctors urged travel to milder climates. After three months, she gained weight, her cough and breathing improved markedly, and recovery appeared complete, supporting claims the Violet Ray cures consumption and other tubercular diseases.

Atlanta Colorado California

Injunction Granted Against Prize Fight in Louisville

In Louisville Kentucky on September 18 Judge Field granted an injunction prayed for by State General Attorney Pratt to prevent the contest between Terry McGovern and Young Corbett scheduled for next Monday night. Southern Athletic Club attorneys will seek dissolution from the court of appeals tomorrow with a decision expected by noon. Manager Robert C. Gray said he will apply Friday morning for dissolution, contending Field lacks jurisdiction, while the defense pledges the bout will proceed.

Louisville Eky Judge Field Jefferson Pratt Terry McGovern Young Corbett Southern Athletic Club Court of Appeals Moters Robert C. Gray Associated Press

Millionaire Turfmen to Send Horses South This Winter

Wealthy eastern turfmen led by William C Whitney and August Belmont plan winter quarters in South Carolina. Whitney enlarges stables at Aiken and builds another stable at the race track, signaling several racers will winter there. Belmont hosts a plantation at Down St Garnet with a fenced track and improved stables for thoroughbreds. Reports name Summerville as a possible winter resort for other owners and a plan to build a mile track in Charleston, with jockey club regulation reorganization likely.

Charleston D. C William C. Whitney August Belmont East South Carolina Aiken Whitney Down St Garnet Belmont Summerville Pine Washington Race Course Jockey Club Columbia 8. C W. C. Whitney Sandford and Hitcheck

National League Standings and Sept 18 results

National League standings show Pittsburg ahead with 36 wins, Brooklyn 34, Philadelphia 25, New York 45. On Sept 18 Cincinnati shut out Chicago 2-0, Boston beat Philadelphia 8-1, and Pittsburg edged St. Louis 7-6 in 10 innings. Brooklyn vs New York game postponed due to rain.

Pert Pittsburg Brooklyn BAZ Boston Cincinnati Chicago Bt. Louis AIT Philadelphia AOL New York Poote Williams St. Louis St Louis BR. HE

American League Standings and September Scores

American League standings listed Philadelphia and Boston near the top with wins and losses. On September 18 Philadelphia beat Washington 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 for a 9 0 final as Voorhees allowed many runs. Chicago vs Cleveland and St Louis vs Detroit reports follow with scores and brief notes.

Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Baltimore Voorhees Philadelphias EL Washington Philadephia Ioo Clarke Plank Huntings Powers Bostons Stahl Georet Aatcries Dineen Criger Wilts

Five Hurt In Collision Of Construction Trolleys

Five men were injured in a head on crash of two construction trolley trains on the river line near Bellwood shortly after 1 pm. Samuel B Lyon white, foot amputated at Grady hospital. Mitchell black, leg amputated below knee. Charles Brown white bruised. John Green black slightly bruised. Charles Clark black left hand injured. Cars loaded with sand and gravel, crews blame each other. Ambulance sent to scene. wounded taken to hospital. Also notes Gate City Gun Club medal shoot at Piedmont park this afternoon with club members participating.

Samuel B. Lyon Grady Hospital Bhi Mitchell Charles Brown John Green Charles Clark Bellwood Trig Sam Lyon 3. E. Lyon Mangum Street Jones Avenue

Delmar Race Day Attracts Notable Finds And Results

At Delmar Saint Louis, Frank Bell led the six furlong handicap feature ahead of Miss Golightly while heavy track wore down early efforts. The first race won by Mission at 8 to 1, with Tuckapaw second, followed by a series of selling and handicap races detailing winners such as Pickles, Frank Bell, Dandy Jim, and Four Leaf C, with times and small placing notes across seven events.

St. Louis Frank Bell Miss Golightly Delmar Croix d'Or West Baden Brewer Mission Miss Hon Bridwell Fair Cady Anna Vineland Ruth I Hanneh Lady Mabel Hurst Georgie Lewis Signora Person Lupulin Pickles A. W. Booker Haimis Galion Hanan Donegan I Miss Mee Day Battiatey Tom Collins T. Walsh Lunar Metz Dr. Kammerer Guess Gaslighter Mamcello Pathos Wolfram Budweleer Harry Griffith Flash of Messina Erne Kenner Sweet Dream Alea Sue Johnson Puela Lynch Vategquez Randazzo Ight Hunt Sinil Robert A. G My Pet Flop Kohnwreatiy Ciales Recatts Maid of Enid Toad Rainey Tickful John Grigaby Hardicap Sarah Rochester Neareat Optimo Swordsman Our Lady Zonne

Local cycle circuit hinges on Prince plans and Walthour clash

Local cycle racing drama centers on Jack Prince delaying a new city coliseum while two prominent locals threaten to seize control of racing if his option lapses. On October 11 Bobby Walthour meets Joy Nelson on the exposition dirt track, dubbed Walthour Day, with five top amateurs Roy Magruder Wil Jones M A Elliott Guy Bush and S K Nance plus likely Russell Elliott entering. Proceeds fund prizes for top finishers.

Jack Prince Prince Atlanta Bobby Walthour Joy Nelson Exposition Roy Magruder Wil Jones M. A. Ellott Guy Bush 8. K. Nance Russell Elliott

DeReszke Wins Speculation Stakes At Gravesend

In a tight finish DeReszke ridden by J Martin defeated Huntressa by one and a half lengths with Merito third in the Speculation Stakes at Gravesend. The Farrell entry started 25 to 1 early, weather was rainy and the track slow as Clonmel led to the stretch and DeReszke drove clear. The Drake stable added wins with Runresse and Vincennes also scoring.

New York Frank Farrel DeReszke J. Martin Gravesend Farrell Clonmel Huntressa Huntrtsss Merito Runresse John A. Drake Clevery Roxane Drake Vincennes G. Whittier Cannon St. Finnan Lzs Itedfern Beivino McCue Setaunet Grand Opera Bizerta the Black Scot Wealth Honolulu Cincinnati Sombrero Shaw Carbuncle Landry Zoroaster Qdam Moor Daly Lyne Potente Cocl Miss Buttermilk Martin Brunswick Ben Battle Khital May J Ivernia Chiron Gibson Light C. Rosenfeld Michaels King Rossignol Dixie Line Gloriosa L. Smith Joe Cobb Redfern Sparkle Esher Shea John A. Scott Courtmaid King Dove Miss Dorothy Dark Planet Queen of the Ocean Ipse Dixit First Chip Sheriff Bell Polite Runnels

Emulation Steeplechase at Hawthorne Ends in Farce

At Hawthorne on September 13 the Emulation steeplechase over the short course proved chaotic with two early falls. Crest outran Fallella by ten lengths as Dagmar and MacLaren fell. Worthington remounted for third and Wilson was knocked senseless on McLaren. Winner earned $1,120. Races four and five also held with updated results and a scratched entry. Weather cloudy, track sloppy.

Chicago Hawthorne Crest Fallella Dagmar MacLaren Worthington Wilson McLaren Jack Demand Coburn Corinne Uniand Hoar Serpent J. Baker Irma Bard Burns Rabunta Charley Moore Lute I. Samelson Small Talk Rankin Hergeson Belle Graham J. Winkfield Ban Sargassa Charlie Scoggan Tan Ed Adack Mathews Ida ‘V Albert Nright Seaton Muresca Mountebank Haydon Wing Dance Satrap Lissomeran McAuiliffe Lucien Appleby Donnelly Brulare Dodie Altrada Wyola Western Duke

Howell Captures Atlanta Capital Support In Political Rally

A recount of Captain Howell and allies at a Georgia capital campaign, detailing speeches, support for Howell as mayor candidate, and endorsements from Colonel Abbott Luther Rosser and Forrest Adair. The narrative covers Toombs letter strategy, capital relocation arguments, and strong figures backing Howell amid Reconstruction-era tensions.

Georgia Atlanta Kimpall House English Howell Constitution Office Robert Toombs Howel Kimball General Toombs Old Statesman Evan Dad Toombs Amsterdam Rotterdam Colonel Abbott Captain Howell Johnson Jim Woodward Forrest Adair Wiley Redding

Vanderbilt's Biltmoire Wins Prix Chene Royale

Paris report says Vander pils Thore won the Prix Chene Royale today at the Maison Laffitte races with Vanderbilt as the owner.

Vanderbilt Biltmoire Paris W. K. Vanderpils Thore Maison Laffitte

Funeral of Faithful Negro Richard J. Henry Draws City Crowd

Richard J. Henry, longtime valet to Major Livingston Milne, died at 169 Markham Street. Big Bethel on Auburn Avenue overflowed with mourners, both black and white. Mayor Mims, Rev H H Proctor, and Rev W F Hurd spoke, noting Henrys faithful service and generous, unifying regard across races. Floral tributes from New York Life officers and other dignitaries highlighted his trusted role in the community.

Big Bethel Church Auburnn Avenue Richard J. Henry Markham Street Atlanta Livingston Milne Mims H. H. Proctor W. FH. Hurd C. W. Newton Wiliam Finch Bishop Gaines New York Life Insurance Company Judge Tompkine Thomas Peters Henry Porter Insurance Company

Olympics Meet Southern Railway In Charity Baseball Game

A likely last amateur baseball game in Atlanta this year pits the Olympics against the Southern Railway team at Brisbane Park Saturday afternoon. Proceeds go to the Home for Incurables fund and a large crowd is expected. The game starts at 3 o clock with two strong city teams expected to provide a warm contest. Also noted, the Fire Department opened its winter season with a first run to a chimney blaze at 22 Windsor Street.

Olympics Southern Railway Brisbane Park Atlanta Brisbane Park Windsoretree OT Steek

Fulton County Tax Levy for 1902 Public Works

Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Fulton County Georgia certify the 16th day of September 1902 minutes detail levied taxes for fiscal year 1902 to fund public buildings bridges prisoner support jurors court expenses coroner litigation quarantine pauper support and related costs totaling fifty two cents per one hundred dollars. Names Forrest Adair Clifford L Anderson Walter R Brown H E Palmer B Rosser signed as commissioners and clerk M Wood.

State OF Georgia Fulton County C. E. Currier C Currier Desaussure A. E. Thornton Hugh TF. Inman P Romare T So Hiv Lan Forrest Adair CLIFFORD _L. ANDERSON Walter RR Brown HE. W. Palmer B. Rosser Commissioners Roads Georgia Commissioners of Roads Ga. M. Wood

Elks To Honor Guests With Lavish Social Session

Elks will host a lavish social hour at the Austell building after Monday’s parade and street fair opening. Fort McPherson officers and private soldiers will be special guests with reception in the Kontz building due to limited club room space. Twenty two attractions are secured for the fair, signaling strong prospects.

Elks Elks Home Austell Fort McPherson Kontz

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