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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1909

Page

8

Crackers Back Without Title and Ground Rules

Manager Johnny Dobbs of the Chattanooga team chides Atlanta for bad fielding on a rough Chamberlin Field. The infield problems, uneven sod, and a small diamond favoring Chattanooga, while Atlanta fights hard but fails to win. The Lookouts had home-field advantage and better ground play, leaving Atlanta unable to convert hits into runs.

Johnny Dobbs Chattanooga Atlanta Johnny Chamberlin Field Ponce de Leon Walker Atlanta Payers Jordan Lookouts Reader Sadon Tanta Fones de Leon Weiter Worth & Hill of Beans

Giants Split Doubleheader With Reds In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on September 26 the Giants beat the Reds 7 to 4 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second as Ten Laves on balls and new pitcher Daly influenced the contests. Daly held the Reds to one hit in the later innings. darkness halted the second game after six.

Giants Reds Cincinnati Ohio Rowan New York Daly Gaanee Rowan and Clark Marcum Wiltee Meyers Hatterias Gasper Clark Wilson Kane Johnston

Cardinals win 4 3 in opener as Shaw homers in tenth

In St Louis Brooklyn split a doubleheader with the Cardinals. The Jocals won game one 4 to 3 as Shaw hit a two out homer in the tenth. Lennox tied it in the ninth with a center field shot. Game two ended after eight due to darkness with Brooklyn holding a 5 to 1 lead when called.

St Louis Brooklyn Jocals A. Shaw St. Louis Lennox Louis Rucker Knetzer Hunter

Bok Questions and Answers by Sporting Editor

Under this head the sporting editor will answer questions about all branches of sports. Tied Jemison Dia Atking in the game of September 11 with New Orleans in Melding bunt made a wild throw to Newton at second base the pane going to center Hall. BAN. on.

Jemison Dia Atking Newton

1910 Crackers Stronger in Coming Season

Manager Jordan predicts a 25 to 50 percent stronger team for next season with focus on experienced stars. He states no experiments will be used and money will not buy success if the club cannot secure the right players. If cooperation and funding hold, Atlanta is expected to top the league again, pursuing a repeat strong season.

Auanty Jordan 1909 Atlanta Theap

No More Incline for Al Newton

A group including Al Newton and Dick Bayless visited Lookout Mountain's incline to view scenery. Newton refused to look down the 75 degree incline, preferring the up view. On reaching the top the party praised the ascent, debated the soldiers uses of the wooden steps, and returned by train, with Newton getting a little tipsy.

Looknut Mountain al Newton Dick Bayless Frank Rudderham Newt Bayless Buddy Newton

Double Header for Today in New York Baseball

New York and Detroit will play two games tomorrow after approval by American League President Johnson to move Tuesday's contest. The change avoids conflict with the Hudson Fulton parade. Frill and Wilson, left handed pitchers from Newark, are joining the New York Americans for tomorrow’s twin bill.

New York Detroit Johnson Hudson- Fulton Frill Wilson Newark New York Americans

Gaston Loses Temper in Chattanooga Umpire Scuffle

Chattanooga second baseman Dave Gaston clashed with umpire Rudderham after a disputed safe call. Gaston shouted insults, lunged at the umpire, and grappled him. He faces likely fines and possible baseball blacklisting for the incident, with others commenting on the melee.

Hockey scores from the American Association night games

The ledger lists several results: Indianapolis 1 to St Paul 4, St Paul 6 to Indianapolis 5, Louisville 6 to Kansas City 6, Kansas City versus Louisville money line unclear, Milwaukee 10 over Columbus 9, Columbus 6 over Milwaukee 3. The fragmentary notes show tied scores and mismatched entries.

American Association Indianapolis St. Paul St Paul Louisville Kansas City Loulsville Milwaukee Columbus

B. H. S. Has New Coach in Birmingham

Birmingham announces G. M. Messer from the University of Cincinnati has been secured as coach of the Birmingham High School football team. American League has no games scheduled today.

Birmingham G. M. Messer University of Cincinnnati

Captains of Last Year’s Leading Elevens Plan Strong Season

East and west universities begin practice by mid September with Harvard Yale Princeton and others aiming for a strenuous campaign. Yale Harvard Princeton Penn State Chicago Wisconsin and Minnesota lead plans as Cornell notes growing strength and Pennsylvanian hopes.

Ble Harvard Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota

Brighter outlook for Alabama eleven at Alabama

Aniston report notes improving prospects for the University of Alabama football team under athletic director Dr Jo W Pollard. returning veterans Countess Green Arant Gresham Hurd Howards Palmer Pratt and others join fresh contenders as prospects look bright for a successful season despite possible setbacks.

Anniston Ala University of Alabama Jo W. Pollard Crimson Alabama Pollard Crimson and White Countess Greene Argut Gresham Hurd Edwards Palmer Pratt Jones Countess, Green Arant Roth Burke Howards Derrell Pratt Dixie Moody Vandrraff Leach Lockwood Haley Sims Garrett O'Neal Wilkinson Vandegraft Wllkinaga

Dates Set For New Orleans Auto Races At Fair Grounds

New Orleans Automobile Club officials announced the annual fall and Mardi Gras races. The fall meet is scheduled for November 2021 on Saturday and Sunday at the Fair Grounds track. The Mardi Gras carnival races will run February 4 5 and 6. George Homer was elected general manager, Fred J. Wagner eastern representative, and T C Campbell will chair the contest board. The track will be prepared as in February with 16000 gallons of crude oil and soil scraping to restore speed and safety. Prizes exceed 1000 dollars with trophies. events will cover most cars except electric and high wheel. Proceeds go to the good roads fund. Governor J Y Sanders will convene a Louisiana Good Roads Association meeting November 19 with over 1000 delegates expected. Special railroad rates promised. top drivers anticipated.

New Orleans New Orleans Automobile Club Homer ©. George Fred J. Wagner T. C. Campbell Wll AADA Histone Fair Grounds I R J. Y. Sanders Louisiana Good Roads Association Good Roads Fund

Auburn Eleven Football Schedule Summary

Auburn announces its 1899 schedule with games against Toward College in Montgomery Gordon Institute in Auburn Mercer in Macon Vanderbilt in Nashville Georgia Tech in Atlanta Sewanee in Birmingham and Georgia in Montgomery.

Auburn Toward College Montgomery Gordon Institute Mercer Macon Vanderbilt Nashville Georgia Tech Atlanta Sewanee Birmingham University of Georgia

Parrish to Succeed Carr as NC Sales Manager

Durham announces Captain Parrish a Durham planter tobacco dealer and real estate man will succeed the late L A Carr as sales manager of the North Carolina division of the Virginia Chemical Company.

Parrish Carr Durham N. C Durham Millionare I T L. A. Carr North Carolina Virginia Chemical Company

Howard College Football Practice Opens Under Longwell

Howard College begins football practice under Coach Longwell with four returning stars missing. New players Wyckham McIntyre Hollingsworth Jones show promise while veterans Brewer Lassiter Burns Hudnall Denny Berry and Vaughn return. The team aims to compete strongly in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association schedule.

Birmingham Howard ‘College Longwell Moon Blount Alien Grenade Wyckham McIntyre Hollingsworth Jones Brewer Lassiter Burns Hudnall Denny Berry Vaughn

Kelo University Beats Wisconsin in Baseball Showdown

In Tokio today September 26 Kelo University baseball defeated Wisconsin 2 to 8 but sustained 5 errors while Wisconsin managed 2 errors and 8 hits. The contest featured Kelo scoring twice and Wisconsin recording eight hits as both teams battled on the diamond.

Tokio Japan Kelo University University of Wisconsin Kelo Wisconsin

Poisoner Count Castro Threat Letter Reaches Ginger Winters

Telegram from Lou Castro, Augusta team manager, sent while in Chattanooga Tennessee, demands refusal to play unless umpire Gifford officiates. The message threatens public exposure and identifies Winters as Poisoner Count Castro with instructions to answer via the Round Table.

Ginger’ Winters Crackers Lou Castro Augusta Chattanooga George Winters Chattanoogs Tenn Lookout Mountain Gifford Round Table Count Castro

Football and baseball headlines signal new prep sports year

A sports page notes football season opening with college teams Cubs like Vanderbilt and Auburn preparing while Georgia and nearby schools rebuild rosters. At Boys' High, Dunto leads a promising team with McCord Gillespie and McCorkle among standouts as Grifin trip ends in victory amid strong fan support.

Where They Play Today American League

Detroit visits New York St Louis plays Boston Cleveland meets Philadelphia Chicago travels to Washington multiple games listed with locations and matchups across the American League.

Detroit Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York Cleveland St Louis Washington Cclubs Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn St Loulsa

Gladys Happy Over Outlook for Birmingham Team

Birmingham reports optimism for next season with manager Molesworth drafting top infielders Emory from Oklahoma City and Waigner from Utica. The club plans a new park and grandstand before April while aiming to add pitchers Gugli, Manuel, Robinson, Fleharty, Schoop, Bauer, Wagner, and Williams and a possible Paul Sentell to captain shortstop duties.

Birmingham Molesworth South Whey Emory Oklahoma City Texas Cincinnati Waigner Utica Club Bridges Elliot South Michigan Company Willama Paul Sentell Mobile Marcan Gugii Manuel Robinson Fleharty Schoop Bauer Wagner Williams Dickson New York Henlfine McGilvray Yancey Hridgen Eliott Raub Kane

Organize Chamber Commerce Gainesville Ga

Gainesville Ga hosts a special report on a newly organized live chamber of commerce with Col H H Dean as president Y G Mealor and Dr John Rudolph as vice presidents D G Bickers as secretary W A Roper as assistant secretary and T E Atkins as treasurer. Directors include B M Stallworth J E ce wine Ir G F Turner W E Hosch and Geo P Estes with many members enrolled.

Chamber Commerce Gainesville Chamber of Commerce H. H. Dean Y. G Mealor John Rudolph D. G. Bickers W. A. Roper T. E. Atkins Messrs B. M. Stallworth J. E. Cewine Ir. G

Man Arrested After Altercation With Mother-in-Law

David Schane of 205 Raween Street, owner of Columbia Garage, was arrested at his home after a dispute with his mother-in-law a hairdresser on Whitehall Street. She said he threw her trunk onto the porch and slapped her. he was released on $407 cash bail after officers transported him to the station. He agreed to sleep at his garage and returned home with a business partner.

David Schane Raween Street Columbia Garage Lehane Whitehall Street Geo T Ig Pulliam Street Cail Wood West Schanes Schane Additio T In Bchane

Dr Summerall Returns From Grand Hospital Convention

Dr William Bo Summerall, superintendent of Grady hospital, returned to Allania from Washington DC after attending the eleventh annual American Hospital Association convention. He was among few Georgia members and Athenton’s sole representative. The meeting, Sept 21 to 4, discussed hospital management ideas and benefits his trip for Grady’s future administration. The association plans to meet next year in St Louis.

Wiliam Bo Summerall Grady Hospital Allania Yesterns Washington Tr Summerall St. Louis

Naming a Kansas River

The Neosho, Kansas southeastern river, has a tale from Osage explorers during a hot trip toward southern Kansas. An Osage rider entered the riverbank water and the horse sank in, muttering Waterpocket in Osage meaning water hole. The name stuck to the stream.

Kansas Hutchinson News Missouri Humboldt

Cutter Not Taken by Pirates in Far Seas

Manila September 27. Rumors that the revenue cutter Sora was captured by Mero pirates proved unfounded by the arrival of the cutter at Sandakan North Barnes. On board were JL Perrine Balbac port collector who went to purchase supplies. No word of an encounter with pirates.

Manila Yielai Sora Sandakan North Barnes Wax JL. Perrine Balbac

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National League Cubs Doves Curtis R. HE Kroh Archer Graham Time Odas Cardinals Dodgers Dave Gaston Rudderham Moran Gaston Ruddy Clark Miller Newton Etheridge University of Pennsylvania Cornell Ithacans Trever Ithaca N. Y Hamilton Fish Irvington-on-the-Hudson Miller Gophers Ele Bea Auburn Eleven Howard College Southern Dunbar Ametterback Tech Tennessee Clemson Hardage McClure Vanderbilt Tech Howell Foreman The Loys' High School Dunto Virginia Military Institute Hight Griffin Bac Erie McCord Jake Gillespie McCord Gillespie Guyton McCorkle Georgia Prep Delaney White Dunrf Jr Westmoreland Henley Bussey Whitehall Gladys DR. Summerall American Hospital Neawsrap
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