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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1906

Page

4

New Orleans Police Rough on Jordan in Ball Outrage

Billy Smith writes from Atlanta condemning New Orleans police actions after Otto Jorden was grabbed after landing a ball and dragged to the clubhouse. Officers telephoned for a patrol wagon and took him in his baseball uniform to the station as Atlanta fans demand an investigation into the live ball incident.

Billy Smith Atlanta New Orleans Ito Otto Jorden Ttey Staten House Charley Frank Joyner

Spectators Recall Firemen vs Athletics Game at Piedmont Park

Tracy the office boy testifies about a Saturday match between the Firemen and the Athletic boys at Piedmont park. Cap t Joyner and James Archer witnessed, with Archer on a crutch and Wigfoot expected to play next Monday. Evers’ batting praised, Joyner criticizes Charley Frank's “bad ball” tactics amid trip coverage.

Tracy Piedmont Park Captain Joyner James Archer James Wigfoot Crackers Jack Evers Cap Joyner New Orleans Firemen Athletic Boys Charley Frank Lousiana Burg Atlanta Jim Archer

The Horse of the Century Drops Dead in His Stall

Sysonby the renowned racehorse died in his stall at Keepahead Bay after a long illness tied to a heat eruption. Owned by James R. Keene, the undefeated four-year-old had won major stakes including the Brighton Derby and the Great Republic before his death at Sheepshead Bay and planned burial at Castleton stud in Kentucky beside Lome.

York Syeonhy Keene Jay Tay Volt Out Optine Ln Jay Brighton Flash Metropolitan Mandl King Bie Rysonby Sheepshead Hay Castleton Stud Kentucky Mr. Keene Lomi James I. Keene Em Tief Iran Tyre Daly Madison Mynare Garten Gollniey Melland Ring

Freeman Leads The Shooters At Atlanta Club Event

Freeman led the shooters at the Atlanta Gun Club grounds on Saturday in a misty match. Two squads competed with several regulars absent, but notable marksmen performed well. Freeman shot from twenty yards, breaking almost all targets, and expressed satisfaction after the outing before departing for the Grand American Handicap.

Atlanta Freeman Furds Conto Ant Toole Hunlcutt

Work-outs At Gravesend

Private Leased Wire reports morning workouts at Gravesend with horses such as Dalaty Water Tank Pantone Kentor and Oxford. Times range from 3 furlongs in 0:31 to a mile in 1:55 while breezing or galloping as owners assess form ahead of trials.

Wesend Dalaty Pantone Kentor Emenanlant Mille Im

Firemen in Memphis Bring Fast Return Engagement

Special to The Georgian Memphis Tenn Tune 18 Manager Amtth s Firemen arrived this morning to play a fast return engagement with the Memphis team. The Georgians pulled out after their first visit with two in three to their credit but the tables this one are expected to be turned Daxter Sparks will pitch for the visitors and Clark of Loucks For the hone tonn. The latter solustous to take a turn against Atlanta, we be se reported to be sore on Smith for releasing him on account of a bad finger.

Memphis Jenn Amtth Daxter Sparks Clark Loucks Atlanta Smith

Giddy Series Ends as Crackers Beat New Orleans 4 2

Special to The Georgian New Orleans June 18 The Southern League series ends as Atlanta Crackers depart after a 4 to 2 win over New Orleans amid fan unrest and umpire Kennedy’s near-violence incident. Charley Frank and police protected the umpire. Reed, Hreitenstein pitched well for Atlanta. New Orleans managed two runs on Fung and Zellar hits.

Atlanta New Orleans Crackers At-lanta Kennedy Rickert Joe Otto Jordan Charley Frank Hreitenstein Kellar Zellar

Saturday baseball scores across several leagues

Saturday results show Atlanta beating New Orleans 4 2 Birmingham 2 Memphis 4 Montgomery 7 Shreveport 4 Little Rock 13 Nashville 3 Americus 4 Waycross 0 Columbus 3 Albany v Savannah 0 Macon 4 Augusta 3 New York 11 St Louis 2 Boston 4 Cincinnati St Louis 3 Washington 5 Cleveland 9 Philadelphia 4 Boston 6 Detroit 2 New York 6 Columbus 6 Minneapolis 3 Louisville 4 Milwaukee 1 Toledo 6 St Paul 4 New Orleans 3 Atlan Birmingham 6 Menyin 0 Montgomery 8 Shreveport 0 Cincinnati Brooklyn 0 Buffalo 2 ree 0 Montreal 7 Toronto 2

Southern P.C Bhreveport New Orleans Te Hy Birmingham Tlanta pecurDn Ie Nashville RAE Little Rock Ubs South Atlantic Augusta Columbia Savannah Charleston Macon Ado Jacksonyl National Chicago Battebars New York Philadelphia Ist Ule Cincinnati Boston Rooklyn Ray Cleveland St. Louis Washington Atlanta Memphis Montgomery Shreveport Americus Waycross Columbus Albany Detroit American Association Minneapolis Louisville Wil Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Atlan Menyin St. Dante S Ayathington Brooklyn Buffalo Ree Montreal Toronto

Craig Day Offered by Baton Rouge in Cotton States League

Rernie McCay of the Baton Rouge team in the Cotton States League is pursuing their former teammate Craig Day to join the squad as pitcher and player. Day has earned All Southern honors twice and excels at second base. He has not decided on turning pro but is negotiating terms with McCay, and strong pay from Baton Rouge could bring him into professional baseball after graduation.

Rernie McCay Baton Rouge Tech McMillan Woodward Crate Day Day Ile Southerne College McCay A Katen Rouge Oy A Jordan Jortan Atlanta the Park Jorian Troall Hasewan Muggsy McGraw New Oriente Leanne Mani Mt Ald Hs Fo Anton Wraie Americus Lee Romero Stitt

Memphis Trophies Dominate Nashville Golf Invitational

Nashville hosted the annual Invitation tournament at Nashville Golf and Country Club. Birmingham took a prize, Memphis claimed the other two trophies, George Oliver won the Harding Road Cup, Dudley Saunders Jr. beat Tate of Memphis in the Disto Cup, RT. Newnets of Memphis won consolation prize from Turner Henderson, and Buford White won the handicap tournament with a liberal handicap.

Nashville Birmingham Nashville Golf and Country Club Memphis George Oliver Clemingham Meminghan Wolfers Ie Watts Nashville Locker Ir. Dudley Saunders, Jr Mr. Tate South RT. Newnets Turner Hederson Buford White

ATZ Begins Legal Fight Over Playing Rights

New Orleans on June 1 Neve Ata former Pettean will move to court to force playing rights with the New Orleans team. Judge John Clegg is handling the case as an injunction is sought in the United States circuit court to compel President Kavanaugh and Secretary Farrell to honor his contract with Manager Frank.

Neve Orleans Jakw Ata Pettean Bemg New Orleans Ate Nisenee John Clegg Smd United States Kavanaugh Farrell Cara Advelthood Frank

Pelican Papers Mock Squabble Over New Orleans Baseball Riot

New Orleans papers critique the Athletic park fracas amid Atlanta visiting turmoil. Umpire Kennedy escorted to safety as fans shouted thief and robber. Press agent Jordan blamed for hype, while investigations note random firecrackers and police protection during the incident.

Smith Names and a Fateful Ball Incident

An interview recollects Billy Mae’s bold claim after leaving the city that he had an “ive” pall and planned opening it at league headquarters in Lit-Meek. President Kavanaugh personally performed the operation on the ball, which was found in her regelation Reach ball from the Left New Orleans meet.

Smith Billy Mae Frank Ts League Lit- He Meek Kavanaugh New Orleana

Kennedy’s Statements on Balls and Order

Jim Kennedy made two remarks to a Pleayune reporter claiming the balls were proper. He appeared unable to judge the situation due to his mind state. The writer blames a lack of discipline among Atlanta players for the events and notes Kennedy’s enforcement only when Atlanta walked off.

Rough On Detectives Ends In Crowd Disorder

A rough episode involving detectives led by Padermos with companions being handled by a crowd. The Metectives stood firm near the prisoner, and the scene is framed as a rough yet pivotal moment for Bla deliverance and the States.

Padermos Jonian

Wrightsville Defeats Dublin 2 to 1 in Hot Baseball Contest

Wrightsville, Ga. recorded a 2 to 1 victory over Dublin in a hot afternoon game. C. B. Brinson pitched superbly, fanning 13 while allowing only two singles. W. S. Bryan drove in all three Wrightsville runs with key hitting.

Wrightsville Debs Dublin Nine C. B. "Brinson Bryan

State League in Crisis with Americus Exit and Brunswick Move

The Georgia State League teeters as Americus withdraws and Brunswick targets Columbus franchise transfer. Cordele allegedly sells to Brunswick while Columbus team remains on the market. Rumors and uncertain talks cloud the league’s future as salaries and attendance strain operations.

Americus Columba Brunswick Cordele Columbus

West End Beat Kings in Tight 3-2 Victory

West End beat Klug Mlardware nine 3 to 2 with Hall on the mound and Banks delivering key hits. Wrocter starred for the Kyrgs as the game featured solid pitching and timely hitting. West End has now won ten games this season. The Travelers added two new players Dexter and Outfelder Craig to their ranks, while Dexter hails from Jackson Tenn and Craig from Toledo.

West Mod Klug Mlardware Hall Banks West End Boys Wrocter Travelers Little Rock Her Dexter Jackson Tenn Con Vicksburg Outfelder Craig Toledo Bay City Midh

Vanderbilt Builds New Athletic Field Near Campus

Private leased wire from Nashville reports Vanderbilt University has purchased a large tract near campus to be used as an athletic field. The land costs 22000 dollars, measures about 870 feet by a generous area, and is several times larger than Dudley Field. The Vanderbilt Athletic Association aims to recover the expenditure from the university funds.

Nashville Vanderbilt University Dudley Vanderbilt Athletic Association

Firemen Triumph Over Athletic Club In Tight Game

A Saturday contest at Proment Park between the Firemen and the Athletic Club ended 6 to 5 in favor of the Firemen. Athletics led with a three-run third inning, Firemen answered with five in the fifth, and after a seventh inning tie the Firemen added another in the sixth to secure the win.

Proment Park Athletic Club Athletics Athletic Clnty

Bobby Walthour Heads to Boston for Race Night

Bobby Walthour, the Atlanta bicycle rider, left Saturday for Boston to race Monday night against Hugh Mc Lean. He is also expected to race in Atlanta on Thursday and may appear at the Coliseum on Saturday night in a motor-paced event with Albert Champion of France.

Bobby Walthour Atlanta Boston Hugh McLean Walthour Coliseum Albert Champion

No Football For Georgia After This Fall

University of Georgia trustees announced no football will be played this fall unless significant rule changes are adopted. The decision came at the trustees meeting held Saturday in Athens Georgia.

Athens University of Georgia

Decatur Beats Kirkwood In Close Inning Victory

Decatur won a tight contest over Kirkwood on Saturday with Mason delivering a two base hit in the ninth that scored a runner from second, securing the win. Decatur has played six games this year with one loss for an .800 winning percentage.

Decatur Kirkwood Beore Eeees Ofdinniniks Mason

Tire Burst Near Jain Temple in Dublin Delhi Bombay Route

An alarming motoring tale recounts a side slip that shattered a temple door near a Jain temple in Dublin, on the Delhi Bombay road. Ernest the dale narrates the near sacrilege and the frantic efforts to quell fire while priests and locals react amid the chaos.

Ernest the Dale Dublin Delhi Bombay Tomtom Mr. Bedale

Bargains in unredeemed Diamonds at Decatur St Kimball

Bargains in unredeemed diamonds are advertised at 15 Decatur Street Kimball Howse. The notice highlights available items, pricing, and how to claim ownership or purchase rights before a deadline.

Decatur St. Kimball Howse

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