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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1902
Page
10
In Memphis, Atlanta lost 3 2 as Umpire Cline issued controversial calls. Delehanty’s throwing error and Frank’s miscue aided Memphis. Attendance was light at Red Elm Park amid rain, with Lipe, Larocque and Blake contributing for Memphis while Winters and Hoffmeister led Atlanta defensively.
The Little Rock Board of Trade hosted a lavish smoker honoring local baseball fans, roofers, and the Southern League team. An extensive program featured bands, toasts, and speeches by city leaders, with music, readings, and planned acts highlighting Baseball as City Advertising. The event drew sixty prominent citizens and promised “things will be delivered,” signaling strong community support for local baseball.
Savannah Georgia, September 1. The Savannah Athletic Club offered to stage the McGovern Youns Corbett fight, halted by an injunction in Louisville. The club wired manager Bam Harris and promised better terms than Louisville. The manager said several venues are under consideration where the fight could be held and expects no authorities' interference if accepted.
City leaders and sports figures present a spirited series of talks and upcoming events. Mayor Daley discusses baseball’s future while Captain Hilzhelm and others advocate community support. Multiple speakers from Little Rock and Pine Bluff chart activities, wires, and coaching notes amid a lively press of theater and sports culture.
The Remnants travel from Atlanta to Piedmont Park for a 3:30 PM game against a grack semi professional team. Dari McGuirk will manage and profits from the six Atlanta rome games will be shared. If Hurlburt is absent Frank Wilson will catch. Henley is expected to pitch this afternoon.
The biennial carpenters and joiners convention plans night sessions next week to finish business including officer elections, meeting place, and headquarters location. Debates loom on constitution changes, finance, and charges against former Secretary P J McGuire. Leaders Hubert s opposition Odell and Duffy are noted. St Louis and Indianapolis favored for next convention and headquarters. Delegates attended church services and visited local sites, with a service at Federal Prison and a later gathering at Second Baptist Church led by Dr John S White.
In Chicago on September 21 Pittsburg defeated the Cubs in both games by the same score. Game one featured strong defense and late scoring. Morrissey and Kling for Pittsburg and Smith for Chicago were notable. Attendance 8,400. In St Louis Cincinnati won the first game in the eleventh inning with Bergen driving in the winning run, then the second game ended early due to darkness with Cincinnati leading St Louis. Attendance 6,200.
In Chicago on September 21 the White Sox swept a doubleheader. In game one Griffiths homered and an error aided the scoring as Chicago won 9 to 5 for a split. Patterson pitched well in the second game as the locals racked hits to prevail 9 to 4. Attendance was 8,700.
Elaborate preparations mark the welcome for Grand Sire John B Goodwin returning from Des Moines after election to the top Odd Fellows post. A citywide fraternal procession forms on Wall street with lodges from Capitol Barnes Schiller Atlanta Fulton central to lead to City Hall for speeches led by W Smith and Db Camp.
Newart New Jersey September 2 Special Little Joe Nelson defeated Howard Freeman and Otto Maya in a motor paced three mile heat race final at the Vailsburg track winning in 7:01 and 6:56 to set a world record time Freeman used the fast Waithout motor in the first heat Maya used a new motor Butter followed in the second heat Nelson rode a fast pace neck and neck with Butler before breaking away to win The crowd saw motors and riders crowding the track as Nelson’s win established a new single paced record of 6:56 and boosted his earlier mark of 2:21 4 5 The victory was decisive despite a momentary setback when an accident risk forced a wide lane change but no one was hurt
Vacant seventh ward council seat to be filled by election held Wednesday October 31 at polling places. Term to expire December 31. Vacancy created by resignation of Councilman E P Howell. Election to be conducted under the city charter and state election laws.
Eighty leading Chicago advertisers from Lord & Thomas and others travel on a special via Lake Shore Michigan Southern, leaving Chicago at 3 30 pm. The train, described as possibly the fastest between Chicago and New York, includes a buffet library car, four standard sleepers, a combination state room and observation car, and a diner. BE Patterson of Collier's Weekly leads the party and will tour the plant in New York. Tickets offered at 13 Peachtree Street Atlanta with westward travel incentives.
The first religious service at the new soldiers' home chapel was held yesterday afternoon. Dr. A. R. Holderby of Moore Memorial Church preached an excellent sermon. Veterans and city attendees filled the chapel, with dedication planned for next Sunday at 3 20 PM.
Mrs. Sarah Graham Frame of Fort Valley announces the engagement of her daughter Irene Huchetta Frame to Decatur resident Homer Fitzpatrick George. The wedding is set for October 10 at the Fort Valley Baptist Church, with many statewide friends awaiting the ceremony. George is the son of Iron James George of Decatur and is described as a promising young man.
The Crim Berland Presbyterian church was organized yesterday during revival, with 57 members and several awaiting letters. Rev George H Mack will lead regular services at 11 am each Sunday in the Young Men's Christian Association hall, while the church building on Baker Street between Peachtree and Ivy is planned to begin next spring. Sunday school starts at 9:30 am with L B Hampbright as treasurer. Revival closes with Rev W B Holmes delivering a forceful sermon on The Home. Music by H Oscar Beagle highlighted the event.
The steamship Lexington docked at the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company wharf in Savannah today. Formerly the City of Macon, she was owned by Ocean Steamship Company and sold to Merchants and Miners for remodeling. She will operate regularly between Savannah and Baltimore.
List of remaining letters in Atlanta Georgia post office for the week ending September 20 1902. Patrons must say advertised and pay one cent per letter. Names and titles include Mrs Susie Adams Miss Daisy Brooks Miss Hattie Brown Mrs Ella Bowen Miss Florence Bryan Mrs Lizzie Caldwell Miss Lizzie Jones Miss Janie Johnson Miss Ada Jackson Mrs Mattie Johnson Mrs Hattie L Johnson Miss Geneva Long Miss Freda Langdon Mrs Mary McJasson Miss Laura Miles Miss Mattie Pinkton Mrs Maggie Puil Miss Edith P. Russell Mrs Lela Rogers Miss Christine Scott plus numerous other named ladies and gentlemen.
A long roster of men and women names and initials appears, including Thompson and Marietta sections. The readable text lists numerous individuals across multiple families and households with partial titles and roles. No clear event, action, or date is described beyond the name list.
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