Fans Present Manager Smith With Gold Cuff Buttons
The Constitution reports Atlanta fans gave manager Billy Smith a solid gold cuff button set, engraved and featuring bat symbols, as a pennant tribute from the Southern League champions. Dick Jemison presented the gift amid a downpour, and Smith thanked the fans through The Constitution.
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Davis & Freeman
Bate
Atlanta
Smith
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Dick Jemison
Mercer schedule tight as six games set for fall football
Mercer manager Coleman nears completion of the 1905 Macon football schedule. Six games confirmed: Croydon Institute in Macon Sept 26, Vanderbilt in Nashville Oct 2, Auburn in Macon Oct 6, Howard College in Macon Oct 23, Sewanee in Macon Nov 1, Union University of Chattanooga in Macon Nov 6. October Prospectus: Dehlonega game cancelled. Nov 13 date open. Sewanee may drop. Georgia and Tech seek arrangement without reply.
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Coleman
Mercer
Croydon Institute
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Auburn
Howard College
Sewanes
Lnivaratty
Chattanooga
Dehlonega
Sewanee
Colemen
Georgia
Tech
Baseball Matchups Today Across Leagues
In the American League Cleveland visits Boston and Chicago plays New York while St Louis meets Philadelphia and Detroit travels to Washington. In the National League Brooklyn faces Chicago and Boston plays Pittsburg with New York at St Louis and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Detroit
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Badieston
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New York
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Washington
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Pittsburg
Giants edge Cardinals in first game of doubleheader
National League action reports New York Giants beat St Louis 4 to 3 in the opener as a second game was halted after three innings with St Louis ahead 4 to 0. Mathewson and Meyers pitched for the Giants while Laudermilk Bethse and Phelps worked for St Louis. Umpires Brennan and O Day.
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O'Day
Rear Admiral Clark Visits Fremont for Trail Dedication
Rear Admiral Charles E Clark, who commanded the battleship Oregon in the Spanish American War, arrived in Fremont Ohio on September 22 to deliver an address at the dedication of the gateway marking the French and Indian Trail of 1775 and the Harrigan Military Trail of the War of 1812.
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Charles E Clark
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Lomperrow
American miner among six killed in Guanajuato mine blast
In Guadalajera Mexico on September 32 John M Grice an American mining contractor and five Mexican miners were instantly killed by an eight mile blast in the Petgrina mine in the Guanajuato district. Their bodies were buried under tons of rock and were not recovered until today.
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Mexico
John M Grice
Petgrina
Guanajuato
Atlanta Base Ball Board Names Cap Otto Jordan Manager
The Atlanta Baseball Association elected Cap Otto Jordan as manager to have full control over players. Billy Smith was released and congratulated Jordan, who promised complete authority and free rein while the club owners stay hands-off.
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Atlanta Baseball Association
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Helaman
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Iginly Smith
Chattanooga
Molesworth Back Seeks New Players for Birmingham Team
Birmingham, September 32 Carlton Molesworth, Birmingham baseball club manager, has returned from a scouting tour and says several new players are secured for next season. He traveled Central Tri, Three-I leagues and stayed in touch with the New York State League. American Association scores include Columbus 1 Minneapolis 3 and 6 1, Indianapolis 3, Kansas City 2. Louisville 8, St Paul 4. Toledo 0. Milwaukee 0.
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Tolado
Milwaukee
Crackers players receive year end gifts from J. W. Helaman
The pennant winners the Crackers were honored when J. W. Helaman gave each player a 360 dollar check as a reward for good behavior throughout the season. The gesture was well received by the team.
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Ene
Actress Henrietta Chanfrau, discoverer of Mary Anderson
Burlington N J September 2 Mrs Henrietta Chanfrau celebrated actress who discovered Mary Anderson in New Orleans in the 1870s died here yesterday at her home. She was thirty three years old
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Henrietta Chanfrau
Mary Anderson
New Orleans
Yeatercay
Mercer to Play Gordon Saturday in Macon
Mercer University opens its 1909 football season with a Saturday game at Central City Park against Gordon Institute. Gordon, coached by Blake, is eager for a strong showing and may test Mercer, who is expected to win by several touchdowns in a hard fought contest. Also noted, Wisconsin baseball lost 3 to 2 to Keio University in Tokyo.
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Essex Wins King's Highway Steeplechase at Gravesend
Essex, at 7 to 5, won the King's Highway steeplechase handicap. favorite Lynnewood and Rising Star fell at the Liverpool jump. Rising Star recovered to second with Lynnewood third. Kelleher broke collarbone, Kermath shaken. Other races listed with results and Gravesend entries.
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Red Sox and Naps Play To Two To One Victory
Mitch ell on the mound for Boston leads a 3-1 win over Cleveland as Wood shines with solid support from McCon nell in a September 22 game. Detroit tops Washington 5-3 behind Mullin's pitching and hitting by Crawford Cobb and Moriarity. Athletics beat Browns 6-2 as Philadelphia shows power from extra-base hits. Chicago-New York game postponed due to rain amid Good Roads convention in Cleveland.
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Jury Deliberates in Malfeasance Trial of Inspector McCann
Jurors debated charges against former Police Inspector Edward McCann late today. The trial concerns crafting and malfeasance in office. Rumors say the jury is divided with no near agreement and a verdict is unlikely tonight.
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Wegen
Joe Seen Vase
Eaward McCann
Lookouts Crackers Series Shift After Rain Delays Game
Rain spoiled the scheduled Lookouts versus Crackers game at Ponce de Leon yesterday. The series moves to Chattanooga for a best of three to decide the championship, with Dem and Murray likely to start and Dick Jemison traveling to file a full report for The Constitution.
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Independence League Refuses to Fuse with Opponents
New York September 22 The Independence Leave withdrew from the conference of allied anti Tammany forces after days of trying to agree on unionist candidates for municipal offices It said it did not want to be a party to bargaining for office The move is seen as an indirect Tammany victory and the Estanist candidate for mayor will be announced tomorrow.
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Tu- Estanist
Copa De Oro Loses To Aileen Wilson In Grand Circuit Heat
Columbus September 22 Copa De Oros pacing to season's race record and dramatic fast heats highlighted grand circuit racing. Copa De Oro faded after leading early, finishing behind Aileen Wilson who won the next two heats. Hedgewood Boy led early then faded, while Czarevon and The New York Ally faced brief action. Baroness Virginia, champion for her age, and Magee Winder also featured in related events. Sonoma Girl won the free-for-all trot.
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Copa de Oro
Allgan Wilson
Aileen Wilson
Hedgewood Boy
Czarevon
New York
Virginia
8 J. Fleming & Son
Terre Haute
Mage@ie
Winder
Sonoma Girl
Rockefeller gives 24 million to University of Chicago
Chicago September 22. John D. Rockefeller has contributed 24.9 million dollars to the University of Chicago since its foundation. His original subscription of 600 thousand dollars came in May 1889, and he has steadily increased and added to the endowment fund.
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John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
McAleer Named Washington Team Manager for Next Season
Jameer McAleer, manager of the St Louis American League club, announced he will head the Washington team next season. The terms include a salary not disclosed and a block of stock as an inducement to field a winning Capital City club.
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Jameer McAleer
Bt Louis
Washington
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