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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1909

Page

3

Benefit Day Fun At Crackers Benefit Ends In Tie

A large crowd enjoyed a charity event with field events and a playful baseball game. The Rams crowd boosted local funds by about $700. six pitchers rotated through positions amid a humorous display. Final score 7 to 7 after six innings, with Rogers, Sid Smith, and Barr for the Smithies and H. Smith, Bayless, and McMurray for the Jordanites delivering the chaos.

Atlanta Crackers Tt la Rams Walker Jordan Rogers Bartley Newton Johna Fisher Prine Bayless Sid Smith Barr Smithies H. Smith McMurray Jordanites Lafitte Moran Woodward Smiths R. H Barros Smit A. Jordan Zbl O McMurray Tea Ce Pt Ft Woodward, Inc Ho Smith Ewe Jordans

Philadelphia tops Detroit 4 to 3 in season finale

Philadelphia wins the final game of the series 4 to 3 marking their fourteenth victory in twenty-one against Detroit. Barry sustained a leg injury from Cobb and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Cobb denied intent to injure, and Detroit’s O’Leary excelled in defense while Philadelphia capitalized on early runs and key hits.

Philadelphia Detroit Barry Cobb McInnis Harry Delahanty O'Leary Collins Baker Summers O'Loughtn McIntyre Hellmutler Davis Moriarity Murphy McInnin Bush Crawford Plank Stanage Colling

Unclear Textile Snippet Sparks Rumor Profile

Fragmentary note mentions Panamas straw and felt items, plus cleaning, dyeing and reshaping processes. Includes odd item phrasing and a surname Bussay with a 28 percent Whitehall reference. No coherent event or person confirmed.

Bussay Whitehall

Present for Manager Smith Not Yet Revealed at Park

The Constitution’s baseball fans will honor Manager Billy Smith with a gift at the ball park, expected today or Wednesday. A special emblematic design is being crafted by Davis & Freeman jewelers and will be presented once finished. The editor keeps the present a surprise while awaiting delivery. Vanderbilt’s Chandos Wins Prix Thore at Maisons Lafitte in Paris. Stillwater fails to place. Also an ad for Acme Hatters promotes old hats made into fall styles at 100 Whitehall.

Billy Smith Constitution Ball Park Sporting Vanderbilt Paris Maisons Lafitte W. K. Vanderbilt Chandos H. B. Duryea Stillwater

Cubs 3 Giants 2 in final NL game of series

Cubs win 3 2 over Giants in Chicago dialing back to tie season series at 11 11 with Klawitter holding the visitors and Brown leaving after a fourth inning shoulder injury. Marquard denied at times by Chicago hitting and the game ends in 1 hour 40 minutes.

Cubs Giants Chicago New York Marquard Klawitter Shreveport Brown Pfeister Mo‘gan Meyer Johnstone Rlgier

Journal fans give Bill Smith present

Manager Billy Smith yesterday received a gift from Journal fund contributors at the game yesterday. It was an Elk watch charm featuring a gold Elk head with a diamond in the mouth and an Elk tooth at the bottom. He appreciated it greatly.

Billy Smith Mada Bene- Vic Fand Atlanta Journal Fund Smith

Where They Play Today American League Schedule

Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at St. Louis

Detroit Nike Philadelphia Beaton Chicago Cleveland New York St Louis Washington Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Louisa AG Ag Brooklyn Boston American League St. Louis National League Pitlebure

Williams and Demora Lead in Bike Contest

Kansas City racing report from Convention Hall shows Williams and Demora ahead after day one of a six day eight hours per day event. They cover 181 miles and one lap, with Palmer, Hunter and Mitten, Morgan and Stein close behind.

Kansas City Willams Demors Williams Demora Palmer Hunter and Mitten Morgan and Stein Crebs Schnell Wells

Heydler Plans World Series Arrangements in Pittsburg

President John Heydler of the National League arrived in Pittsburg to perfect plans for the world series. No schedule or program will be announced until the pennant race is decided. Cincinnati and Boston NL teams were idle today after a double header yesterday, leaving the schedule open.

Heydler Pittsburg John Heydler National League Redville Cincinnati Cin Innati Boston National

Firestone dominates Occidental stakes at Gravesend

Firestone led a 1 to 6 bid in the Occidental selling stakes at Gravesend, winning by four lengths as the favorite. Emperor William was disqualified for fouling Mary Davis in the fifth race, altering the official placings to Effendi, Mary Davis, and May River.

Emperor William Gravesend N. Y Firestone Quantico Mary Davis Effendi May River Fulfill Butwell Greenwall Dugan Fair Louise Grand Majestic Allen Okenite Lucas Pippin Martin St. Jeanne Robin Granda Garner Rose Queen Notasulga Plomimel Rach—Wandiecap Effendllil Dore Glass Mary River Creevy Bonnie Kelso Tlariem Maid Miami Miss Kearney Emperor Wi Lam Intrinsic Calash Walsh My Gal Captain Swanson

Cracker Team Extends Thanks to Atlanta Fans

Manager Billy Smith and the Atlanta baseball players thank fans for their generous ticket purchases and warm reception at the game. The team won the pennant and valued the crowd’s support displayed at the park yesterday.

Billy Smith Atlanta Smith

Mississippi's Schedule for Ole Miss Football This Season

Nashville reports Ole Miss announces a game slate for the new season. The list shows matchups at Oxford against Memphis University School on October 2, at Baton Rouge against Louisiana on October 9, at New Orleans against Tulane on October 16, at Columbus against Alabama on October 23, at Nashville against Vanderbilt on October 30, at Payneville against Arkansas on November 6, at Oxford against Southwestern Presbyterian on November 13, at Oxford against Union on November 17, and at Jackson against Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College on November 26.

Nashville Tenn A. Jackson Miss Dispatch Gay University of Mississippi Memphis University School Oxford Louisia City Baton Rouge Tulane University New Orleans University of Alabama Columbus Vanderbilt University University of Arkansas Payetterille Southwestern Presbyterian University

M Mcmurray Given Handsome Presents by Atlanta Fans

Little Hugh McMurray the dandy catcher of the Atlanta team received two fine gifts at the ball park from a crowd of fans who collected a subscription for his benefit. The presents were a feather dress suit case and a leather traveling bag bearing the name tag. McMurray appreciated the gesture but did not give a speech despite calls from the crowd.

Hugh McMurray Atlanta Ball Park Ugh McMurray Mack

McCain Robinson Becomes Benedicts Bride in Alabama

Birmingham pitcher McCain Robinson married Miss Bertha Allen near Columbiana Alabama just before the season’s end in the Southern League. The ceremony occurred in an adjoining county and was described as romantic.

Birmingham Ala McCain Robinson Bertha Allen Wylan Columbiana

George Gano Captures Board of Trade Prize

George Gano, unbeaten on the Grand circuit this year, won the Board of Trade stakes in straight heats at Columbus. He clocked 2.04% in heat one, tying his Detroit July record, as Tha Bo'sun failed to overtake Greatest Line in the stretch. Ruby Clay, the favorite, broke in each of the first two heats.

Columbus Ohl George Gano Board of Trade Detroit Gano Tha Bo'sun Hotel Hartman Lee. T. W. Murphy Inner Guard Ruby Clay

New Height Record at Brescia Carnival

Brescia Italy September 20 The meeting closed with a new height record Rougier reached 19816 meters about 650 feet as crowds cheered at the aerodrome Lieutenant Calderara after wrecking his plane brought a reserve machine and tried to lower Curtise time of 49 meters 22 seconds for 50 kilometers but completed the course in 60 minutes 50 95 seconds King Victor Emmanuel attended and congratulated the aviators.

Brescia Italy Rougier Calderara Victor Emmanuel

Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief

A 19th century style advertisement touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as instant relief and cure for chronic catarrh. It offers a 25 cent sample and a $1 full package by mail, with testimonials from customers like E. T. Moon praising restoration of hearing and sense of smell after using the remedy.

Mall E. T. Moon Lawrenceville, Ga Eclipse Eclipse. Medicine & Manupacturing. CO Atlanta

How Southern League Standings Were Shaped by Pennant Push

Little Rock dispatch reports season standings from President Kavanaugh. Atlanta’s Crackers won the pennant, with Nashville and New Orleans winning series against the league’s top clubs. Memphis was swept by Atlanta, while Little Rock and Birmingham showed mixed results against rivals, shaping the final standings across the circuit.

Little Rock Ark Kavanaugh Arelanta Crackers Nashville New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Bill Smith Warriors Montgomery Moblie Birmingham Volunteers Little Hock Mobile Turtles Nash Mont N.O. Mob Birm. L. A Mem Montgome

Dr J Branyon Seized With Indigestion in Jail Crowd

Dr J Branyon of Greenville S C was arrested for dis orderly conduct and suffered an acute indigestion attack at the police barracks. He was rushed to Grady hospital for attention after cries drew a turnkey back to the prison where he sat on a chair in apparent agony. Revival services proceed at Western Heights Baptist church led by A C Shuler with E Howard Parham directing music. Services every night at 7 30 o'clock. Areman left his wife James Wenry railroad claim remains in dispute.

J. €. Branyon Greenville 8. C Grady Hospital Dr. Branyon Western Heights Baptist Church A. C. Shuler Appatachsé Association E. Howard Parham Jerowaa

Hat tle Henry seeks divorce amid long mistreatment claims

Mrs Hat tle Henry files for divorce alleging long standing mistreatment by the defendant and a disrupted home life. The suit cites ongoing tensions at the residence and an alleged incident of dynamite blasts nearby, shaking walls and wrecking nerves. Separately W B Carroll sues contractors Scott Brothers for 1006 dollars over damages.

Scott Brothers W. W. Carrol

Candler Building Announces Evening Extended Hours

A local notice states the Candler building is open today until 10 p m to accommodate increased business activity. It signals heightened commerce and extended service hours for patrons and tenants.

Candieree Candler Bhe Aia

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