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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1906

Page

4

Billy Would Play Hams in Postseason Series

By Percy Whiting. In August 27 planning a post season series with Birmingham. Three games in each city, a possible deciding game in another town. Billy believes he can win four of six against the Bahoos. The plan would be an innovation in the Southern League, but Vaughan may oppose Smiths wishes. Finances likely tempt, yet money isn’t everything in baseball.

Billy Percy Whiting Atlanta Tilly Smith Vaughan Smith

Silvey Wins Double-Header and The Georgian's Pennant

Saturday results from Piedmont Park show the Silvey team defeating the Kats twice, earning The Georgian pennant amid strong pitching by Kelly who fanned five. West End beat Beck & Gregg 9 to 0 as Garwood struck out fifteen. Regenstein forfeited to Foote & Davies 9 to 0 due to location mix up.

Bilery Kute Kuta Kats Boys Bilvey Piedmont Park Silvey Kuts Boys Bae Sotaen Kelly West End Beck & Gregg Garwood Smith Beck & Gregg Battery Spockhardly J. Regenstein Foote & Davies

Little Rock Travelers Hopeful for 1910 Southern League Rebuild

The piece reports Little Rock's baseball outlook under possible manager Mike Finn, with local writers calling him nearly certain to return and secure players. It notes injuries and inconsistencies among Lit tle Rock hitters and fielders, mixed fan enthusiasm, and attendance concerns amid a shaky season with the Travelers far from contention.

Snapper Garrison and Tod Sloan Shine at Saratoga

At Saratoga the racing scene highlights Snapper Garrison acting as Tod Sloan's betting commissioner. Sloan earned about 150000 in England last season while Garrison's past earnings reached around 200000 annually. The piece notes Miller's return as a top lightweight rider and Wildebrand's improving form as jockeys to watch.

Saratoga Snapper Garrison Tod Sloan Garrison Garrion Tammany Lamplighter Ted” Sloan England Sloan Miller Ge Hour Trowatt Aince Tea Boda Wildebrand Hadthe Pleves Mable Joan

State Shoot At Atlanta Gun Club Feature

The Atlanta Gun Club hosts its eighth annual Georgia state trap shooting tournament on September 3 and 4. Twenty eight events are on the program for all shooters except professionals. Daily purses increase by 109 dollars. The meet attracts top amateurs and many leading professionals from across the country, with reps from major gun and ammunition houses expected. Saturday’s shoot results list targets broken of twenty five.

Atlanta

League Standings Mix of Cities Across Regions

A garbled standings list shows multiple city teams and scores across leagues including Atlantic, National, American, and Cotton States regions. Entries mention Atlanta, Little Rock, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, New York, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Roanoke, Portsmouth, Mobile, Shreveport, and others with varied game results and partial dates. The text also includes unrelated notices about hats and campers returning.

Ntlanta Little Rock Orleans Montgomery Hemphis i Nashville Atlantis Soath Augusta Charleston Savannah Jacksonville Washington Chicagoga Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louia New York Cleveland National Newark New Yia Cuneraiatta St. Louis Brooklyn Hinarican Association Southern New Orleans Lee Memphis Shreveport Cincinnati Cincinnatiees York Nicaga Ion Milwaukee Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Tadiananctis St Paul St. Paul Indianapolis States Cotton Meridian Baton Rouge

America's Great Futurity Set for Next Saturday at Sheepshead Bay

Saratoga dispatch notes America's Futurity, for yearling thoroughbreds, runs next Saturday at Sheepshead Bay. Estimated value near $35,000 prize, with potential total handle around a million dollars. Key contenders include Castleton Farm entries Grimaldi, Ballot, Peter Pan, and a strong filly from Disguise lineage. Keene and Reeves connections prominent. Horace 8 out, Ken tucky Beau among early dark horses. betting, conditions, and entry costs outlined.

Coney Island Jockey Club Messrs J. R F. P. Keene Castleton Farm Kentucky Grimaldi Cohimando Ballot Vater Peter Pan Commando Loins of Disguise England Joan Castleton Gripaldi Ratneys Cleveland Ohio Henello Horace

Chief Bender Marries Charleston Girl in Augusta

Big Chief Bender of the Augusta base ball team wed Miss Theresa A Delaney of Charleston in a Sunday evening ceremony at the bride’s mother’s residence officiated by Father P I Duffy. The couple left Charleston early for Jacksonville to join the Tourists for a game. The romance began during Bender’s stint with Charleston.

Spedal Charleston Big Chief Bender Felder Augusta Theresa A. Delaney Charter ‘Ton P. I. Duffy Jacksonville India

Nat Kaiser & Co Confident Loans on Valuables

Nat Kaiser & Co offers confidential loans on valuables and bargains in unredeemed diamonds at 16 Decatur Street Kimball House.

Decatur St Kimball House

Smith Gets 3 New Men

Shreveport report says manager Jilly Smith ends state scouting and signs two new pitchers and a shortstop. He notes focus remains on adding potential talent for next year while keeping the current squad intact for 107 lag season. The piece mentions past stars and the Atlanta mogul’s strategy in building a resilient club.

Percy Whiting Shreveport Jilly Smith Tessas Milly Real Mirerss Dygert Oldring Maxwell Liebhardt Hyrae Nichelle Atlanta Leginners

Atlanta Makes Even Break Of Final Games in Arkansas

In Little Rock on August 28 Atlanta split the double header. First game saw Atlanta win with heavy hitting as Pax four hits and Crozier Evers Hughes Winters among leaders. Hughen allowed five hits and one run for the Travelers while Atlanta produced eighteen hits but eight runs. Second game featured Doe Childs on the mound for Atlanta with weak support in hitting and base running.

Little Hock Ark Atlanta Hawes Ton Hughen Travelers Crackers Doe Childs Jim Pax Crozier Evers Hughes Winters Childs Allen Orr

Jeems Archer Rejoins Team Amid Streaky Play

Jimy Archer joined the Crackers at Little Neck just before the team left for Shreveport Saturday night. His arm and shoulder are not fully sound but he will be available in case of need. Bid Smith shines behind the bat and Hoffman plays solid third. Sidney is delivering strong hits as the team maintains its winning form.

Tost Little Rock Aggregascaly Ags Eady Cormne Pattie Tave Meaney Gilbert Quick Hird Zimmer Watt Little Nock Isome DeArmond Percy Whiting Shreveport Jimy Archer Little Neck Will Bid Smith Hoffman Archer Sidney Sone Jimmy Archer Atlanta Little Hock Jimmy Montgomery Smith Sid Smith Ansious Birmingham Havana Nfe Walters Pittsburg Toronto Ontario Memphis

Old Kay and the Montgomer y Baseball Pull

Notes from sports pages recount a disputed Montgomery game with Mullaney, Wainscott, and Climbers, plus Archer joining Little Rock and Minahan moving from Toledo. The items mix fan reactions, coaching tensions, and player transfers shaping early season play.

Monticello Defeats Shadydale in Close Game

Monticello edges Shadydale in a hard fought contest Rae and Sam lead scoring for Monticello as the team improved to a win over Shadydale in a local matchup.

Big Leagues Want Byrne from Shreveport Trade Talk

Shreveport has sold Aristele to Pittsburgh for 2000 dollars and is negotiating with Cincinnati and Philadelphia Americans as well. Shortstop Byrne, a star infielder of high promise, could be the next sale if the price reaches two thousand dollars. The local association expects favorable treatment if finances are manageable.

Percy Whiting Shreveport Aristele Pittebur Cincinnati Philadelphia Americans Byrne

Double header return eyed in Shreveport baseball plan

Shreveport Louisiana August 27 a double header will probably be played with the Pirates either Tuesday or Wednesday no games Thursday as the Crackers shift to New Orleans Wednesday night.

Shreveport Pirates Crackers New Orleans

Gans Nelson fight is sure to go ahead

In Goldfield Nevada on August 27 the local Goldfield Athletic Club cleared the atmosphere around the Gans Nelson championship match. Referee George Siler was announced and the decision to proceed was supported by Larry Sullivan who warned Gans would not fight under Siler unless integrity was guaranteed.

W. W. Naughton Goldfield George Siler Gans-Nelson Goldfield Athletic Club Larry Sullivan Gans Siler

Rarefied Air to Hurt Pugs in High-Altitude Fight

Sportswriter notes the Nelson Gans boxing bout fought at Goldfield Nevada attractions. Observes fighters weigh 133 pounds after training and warns high altitude at 6,009 feet can cause nosebleeds and breathing strain for unacclimated travelers.

New York Goldfield New Arizona Gans Neilson Nevada Ming

Little Winners Triumph in Local Match

A garbled but hopeful note reports the Little Winners defeating an opposing team, with fragments suggesting a close score and the event held at a local venue. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors.

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