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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
7
Jake Sox and the Tigers fall short as they lose a tight matchup with the Athletics and the Brawns. The four contenders stay within a few points of each other after the Washington game.
National and American league results show Boston, Detroit, and Chicago winning to approach leading Tigers. New York moved into first with a 5 2 win over Cleveland, while St. Louis, Washington, and Philadelphia posted victories. White Sox and Browns also posted wins as stars hurled strong performances in a tight pennant race.
In Nashville on September 21 rain marred the exhibition game at Athletic Park. Players Bitton Deegan Denkett Mc Hiveer Hunter and others head to various homes and winter posts. Some remain in Nashville while others travel to Jefferson City and New York for the season.
President Coleman signed a new contract extension for Babb as manager of the Memphis team for a fourth and likely a fifth year. Frank P Coleman, owner of the local franchise, announced the extension after three seasons with Babb. Rumors of successors circulated, but Coleman affirmed Babb’s improving record and continued leadership.
The Champs under Ginger Winters travel to Marietta for the final game of the series. Bert Maxwell will pitch for Atlanta with McMurray to receive, while Paul Stowers of the Philadelphia club starts for Marietta with Lafitte catching. Lineups include MecAturray, Latte, Mas, Wily, and others as the teams prepare for a likely fierce clash with a possible rematch at Ponce de Leon on Saturday. Falls from precipice noted with local ad for hats at Bussey's.
Atlanta magnate Billy Smith departed yesterday afternoon aboard the Louisville and Nashville toward Knoxville then Cincinnati to scout players. He says two good men have been signed in Tennant and more prospects are in hand as he pursues the pennant feast season. Smith expects to return mid next month with a string of promising candidates and watches spring practices closely.
A stray clipping notes Jake Daubert of the Volunteers hitting a four-run home run that yielded prizes and a small park collection totaling about $50. The item hints at celebrations and a crowd at the park, with rewards in sails, clothes, coal, and flour, but some phrasing is garbled.
The notice urges voters to support Jos Loewas describing him as fair minded. It also mentions an auction sale of Hunter Street lots today at 3:30 p.m. by Edwin P. Ansley.
Cincinnati, Sept 1 Only five of the eighteen minor league draft protests were allowed by the national baseball commission after considering notices from J T Farrell secretary. The commission ruled that only drafts made by certain leagues and clubs are valid under prior purchase arrangements.
Pirates beat Mathewson 2 to 1 in New York as Wilson Gibson and Clark produced all Pittsburg runs. Cubs won both ends of a doubleheader in Philadelphia with ninth inning heroics. Giants and Dodgers also battled, while Cincinnati pulled a third straight win over Boston in Boston.
Mobile, Ala September 21. Cleveland and Philadelphia teams of the American League will train in Mobile. The Cleveland club arrives March 1, 1909, for two weeks under Napoleon Lajoie. The Philadelphia Athletics arrive March 18, 1909 and stay through March.
The article lists league standings for the Southern League across years 1901 to 1907, naming teams in order such as Nashville New Orleans Shreveport Chattanooga Birmingham Selma and others. It records shifts in position among Memphis Atlanta Chicago notables and notes repeated rankings for cities including Montgomery Little Rock and Nashville across the sequence.
Tom Tennant first baseman, secured from the Decatur team, is praised for flawless defense and solid hitting. He batted .314 with 167 hits in 632 at bats, never missing an inning, and is headed to the Southern League with Atlanta after strong three season performance. Decatur fans bid farewell as Tennant advances. Matt Carroll, candidate for councilman third ward, is noted.
In Cincinnati Ohio on September 21 the national baseball commission announced an added rule for the world championship series. It requires the commission to provide general admission tickets to clubs, with checks on all sales and turnstiles. Each game will have two ticket sets at different prices and each club must report ticket distribution to officials.
Coach Daly selects initial Harvard lineup from candidates, listing Houtton Meltar Burr Nottae Foreshatmet Growley Browne Zerbett Kennard among others. He notes this is a first pick not the final team for championship games as some regulars have yet to report and new players may join later.
At Gravesend on September 21 a strong crowd watched Waterspeed take the Brookwood steeplechase over the short course, seizing the lead at the final turn and widening the margin to ten lengths. Demand captured the handicap easily by three lengths.
Daily racing program from Lexington reports live crowd attendance and purse reductions to curb losses. Five furlongs results show Arecon ette winning with Jolly second and Alice Baer third. Time 1:01. Second race lists Hajinzel leading straight to $43.43 with Topsy Robinson second and Beau Brammel third. time 1:34. Third race declared off. Fourth race selling lists Dark Night winning with Marga rest second and Albert M. third. time 1:41. Fifth race notes Dainty stone winning for J McMillan with Balmigly second and Bob Good win third. time 1: Realty 8 1/4.
President W. M. Kavanaugh of the Southern League praised the just-concluded season as the most successful in league history. He cited strong attendance, balanced teams, a tight race, and notably reduced trouble compared to prior years.
An advertisement from Park Chemical Co in Houston touts Texena as a vegetable based remedy for eczema. It promises permanent relief by purifying diseased skin and stopping itching, with a home mail order option for a bottle at two dollars plus express charges.
Business meeting called by Pr J Harland to organize Atlanta association football. To be held at the Bagies Club rooms North Pryor street Tuesday night at 8. Meeting aims to elect officers, establish a structured club, and arrange games with out of town teams.
Johnny Pobba, manager of the Chatta noora boxvall team in the South Al Jamie League, announced the signing of Diamond Joe Rickert Pelican outfielder, Hub er Pelican shortstop, and Ginger Clark pitcher for a total purchase price of 1006 dollars.
Opening of Columbus grand circuit races reports The Eel capturing the Hotel Hartman Stakes worth 5000 in straight heats. George Gano defeats Minor Heir twice, with Minor Heir a 2 to 1 favorite. Other stakes summaries list Board of Trade purse 3000, Copa de Oro, and pacers times, noting Best time 2 08 and 2 14.
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