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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
4
Birmingham August 6. Rain washed out a planned double header between Atlanta and Birmingham in Slagtown. Crackers and Barons could not meet as more rain forced cancellation and they left the park without a game.
In Nashville Shreveport Little Rock Birmingham, and Atlantic and National leagues, game lines show mixed results with Nashville Montgomery 173 to 613 and Memphis 280 to 42. Umpires listed as Premin me and Shuaster. Batteries noted for each side including Sorrell Wells Hickman Powell and Owens.
Fragmented standings list players such as Oskiman Butler Brackett McManus and Feitch McAuley McCarthy Slattery Rochester Baltimore game delayed by wet grounds. Other lines mention Providence Montreal Hardy Barton Parks Raub and assorted names amid a garbled box score style write up.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to badly cut ashen and Panama chants, camped with bands, new bands priced at $1.00, and a location at Russey 261-2 Whitehall. The text is unclear but suggests a small local gathering or performance with minimal details.
Ten thousand spectators witnessed a bustling Saratoga handicap day with parade crowds, motor cavalcades, and fast racing. Results across both Saratoga and Fort Erie races listed show Redna, Gold Fleur, Peter Pan, Tangle, Lancastrian, and Killiecrankle among winners with times ranging from 1:06 8-5 to 4:19.
Latonia Kentucky reports a racing card with multiple races. Babe B. won the first race at 30 to 1 while Orline finished second and Inspector Giri placed third. Two Bells captured the second race at 50 to 1 with Princess Marie second and Orland Wick third. Meadow Breeze won the third race over Wee Lass with ite Puy third. E Class Leader won with Helastic Le second and The thi r RAC! idea Mineral placed second, Royal Pn finished third.
Delegates arriving for the Democratic state convention in Waterloo face a crowded scene with leaders George W. Ball Claude Porter and John D. Denison contending for governor. No clear factional split appears on the ticket or platform though many emphasize endorsing William Jennings Bryan.
A fragmentary feature highlights three Birmingham supporters nicknamed Molesworth Big Harry and Moley. It notes their distinctive postures at games and includes Dale Gear who once managed Little Rock, praising their role on the Baron’s staff.
The Atlanta Baseball Association favors a break from the Southern League and a move to a South Atlantic League including Birmingham. Proponents see improved compactness, shorter rail distances, and potential attendance gains, while critics cite perceived injustices under President Kavanaugh and Charley Frank. Lowry Arnold and Joyner weigh in as talks hint at realignment.
Billy Smith has been reinstated and will manage the team from the bench. President Kavanaugh’s initial ruling against Smith is seen as reversed, with local supporters praising the decision. Theodore Sueltenstein faces no punishment, and Memphis stones of allegations that the Memphis team threw a Sunday game to New Orleans have been dropped. Jim Fox shows improving injury recovery as additional doctors say the wound is healing well.
A torn column from The New Orleans Item accuses Cy Smith of disorders in the Atlanta club, charging attempts to run the league, hire players beyond rules, and mistreat clubs. The piece cites suspension, rival reactions, and calls for action as fans demand a fair hearing and accountability for Atlanta sports leadership.
President Kavanaugh and Frank push for Southern League leadership. Birmingham backs South Atlantic change. A heated dispute cites witness expenses and venue choices as strife with New Orleans, Nashville, and Montgomery influence the debate. Three bodies the Southern League, South Atlantic League and the National Association weigh next steps.
The Allapta Gun Club held Friday and Saturday Lakewood shoots with notable scorers Freeman Worthen Carneson and Poole. Freeman used a new gun and posted several 2s as Worthen topped Carneson with a 24 and 33 while others like Poole and Smith also posted solid marks amid a series of ties and strong performances.
Atlanta remains in fourth with Birmingham leading the field as Memphis and the Crackers jockey for position. Rube Zeller swept a double header to push Atlanta ahead nine to seven, while Memphis torques up the table amid injuries and disarray.
New Jersey hosts the biggest national rifle contest to August 27 with at least 1000 servicemen and guardsmen from the army navy marine corps and National Guard. Teams from 35 states plus West Point compete for trophies totaling 2400 dollars amid plans for a Roosevelt visit and attendance by General Bell and Governor Stokes.
Bryan Grant and Nat Thornton have been chosen by the Southern Tennis Association to compete in the Tri-State tournament set for September in Cincinnati.
Labor day events list bike races at Medmont park with Gus Castle in charge. Includes mile novice and amateur championships ten mile motor cycle race open to 24 horsepower engines five mile amateur motor-paced and five mile handicap. Southern championship entries expected. under National Cycling Association rules.
An exciting Saturday contest ended in a tie after darkness halted play. Maddox Rucker led until the seventh when Presbyterians surged ahead on key hits and a late ninth inning scramble produced a run and tying score before the game was stopped at darkness with Maddox Rucker at bat.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports new prospects for the Gans-Nelson bout, with Eddie Graney and Bill Nolan in flux. Nelson claims Goldfield has kept to agreed terms despite Sacramento’s large purse, and he expects Nolan to maintain current plans while Graney travels.
Maher the overing champion pugilist and Jack Moy of Atlanta, South's middleweight champ, staged a four round exhibition at the Castro theater before about 1000 spectators. Foy boxed cleverly, testing Maher with strong rounds, and in the final moments Maher landed a lucky left that felled Foy just as the gong rang, possibly sparing a knockout. Carl Hightower, a Dahlonega street car conductor, who was injured in Atlanta Thursday night, was buried in Mount Hope cemetery Sunday.
Capitol Avenue and United Brethren clashed in a game inside the race track facility at Medmont Park. The rough scoring summary shows Capitol Avenue taking early lead before United Brethren rallied. Final details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a close contest with multiple turnovers and contested shots.
Confidential toans and valuables advertisement from Nat Kaiser and Co offering bargains on unredeemed diamonds at 15 Decatur Street, Kimball Haws, detailing stored goods and potential purchaser opportunities.
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