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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
4
Atlanta gains 1-0 lead in a foggy Piedmont Park exhibition as Archer returns in a Protective mask. Montgomery replies with three runs in the fourth inning, aided by McCann’s three-bagger and a homer by Pry. Final notes mention Shreveport and Birmingham Nashville rain delays with listed battery pairs.
In the National and American leagues, multiple batteries pairings are listed for games including Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and others. Notable lineups feature pitchers Pittinger Doolin Ginnity Bowerman vs batters Kane Kahlhoff Spade Robinson and Moore Moriarity Shea, with weather stops and postponed New York versus Washington due to rain.
Atlanta 4.0 edges New Orleans Savannah 4. Macon 4 National and Philadelphia 2 with New York 1. Brooklyn 4, Boston Chicago 1. St. Louis 6. Panels 4 America Philadelphia 3. Boston Detroit Cleveland 4 Chicago 4 St. Louis.
Special to The Georgian Nashville June 2. In the singles event Penyine Beth defeated poles with Bos Lee and Boyston advancing. The match concluded with Smith overcoming Daley to win a key round.
A garbled update mentions McCann delivering key runs with a two base hit and three base hit by Wecann Fox Morse and Winters. A pitcher Whaters is noted for a balance in the game. The report references a tense late inning and a brass tenatein on baile O ee 3 it Moree.
Races at Sheepshead Bay on June 24 featured the Swift stakes for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs with 4000 added, won by Ormondale amid a strong field and notable scratches. Other notable finishes included Prince Hamburg, Rye, Red River, Halifax, Fancy Bird, Maxnar, and Miss Crawford winning their respective events across multiple tracks including Kenilworth and Latonia with varied results and times.
J D Freeman, long time Atlanta beat officer and renowned amateur trap shooter, resigns to turn professional with Western Cartridge Co. He plans to tour starting July 1, contesting nationwide events and promoting the sport as he shifts from amateur titles to a professional tour.
Fragmentary notes describe a tied result between Wesley Memorial and Baptist Tabernacle with mentions of players Willie Fitzgeral d and Jet Doherty and a 153 pound weight class reference. Details are incomplete but indicate a local athletics or boxing event with a close outcome and listed participants.
Manager Mullaney reinstates star second baseman Schwartz from suspension and releases Jlickman who had been at second. Smith drops pursuit of DeArmond and Barnum signing rumors proven false. Burnum not signed due to fitness. Cordele shows interest in Stinson while Archer tests well and Jimmy remains capable of most games. Atlanta catcher recovering and moving well after a recent accident.
At a meeting in Albany directors of the Georgia State League asked President Thomas to resign for his lack of interest and absence from the United States. Vice President J. M. Cox of Waycross will take charge. Cordele franchise locals elect J L Dupree president and D Ed Kennedy manager. The local association will operate the team Thursday. Fans welcome local ownership and Cox leading the league for Cracker League growth.
The city creates a Commercial League to fulfill Atlanta’s need for organized play. Teams include Max Kuts, John Slivey Co, Fort and Davis, Beck and Gregg, West End Siars, and J Regenstein. A meeting at Fort & Davis set dates, venues at Oakland City diamond Grady Place and Beck and Gregg or Barracks, games Saturdays summer, aim to spark a larger league next fall. Major Harker to arrange schedule. clubs seek diamonds and strong lineups.
Fragmented notes from a baseball page describe the Crackers facing Eastern foes at home, manager Mullaney lamenting decisions and a run from New Orleans. Details mention a tough travel night to Atlanta, a Birmingham win over Nashville 4 to 2, and a bullpen of Dugan and Coogan. Waddell notches a win with support from hitters. Obscure lines hint at other games, lineups, and local figures like Chesbro and Dever.
Moran poised for the cycling events in Atlanta with heats set for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Morap, the renowned rider, arrives eager to contest the one mile and two mile formats, while local fans anticipate a strong performance amid the high pace and competitive field.
Private Leaved Wire reports from Paris on June 3 notes that Americans have limited participation in the annual Grand Prix under the Auto Club de France. The race started today and is expected to conclude soon. The Open question remains whether Little Rock will perform against New Orleans as Pelicans halt a scoring drought.
Nat Kaiser and Co offers confidential loans on valuables from their location at 15 Decatur Street Kimball House. Bargains in unredeemed diamonds are noted as part of their offerings.
The Nashville Tennis Club hosts the Tennessee championship singles event on Vanderbilt courts. Nat Thornton and Carleton Smith of Atlanta win opening matches, with Rogers vs Day delivering four hours of protracted play. Many top players from Knoxville and Memphis participate as rounds proceed toward later rounds.
Georgia news item notes Charley Burney a longtime Jasper County planter died at his Monticello home on Sunday. Funeral held Monday at the Methodist church as a large crowd attended. Also reported: R L Kinsale died in West Cordele after a period of frail health. Mills resume work after canal bank repair. Annual Elbert county teachers' institute underway in Elberton with about eighty teachers present. Eugene Battie, son of C E Battle, named cadet at Annapolis after rigorous exams. Two houses burned on Twelfth Avenue in Cordele, owned by Mrs R E H Cook and Miss Margaret Eld.
The nineteenth biennial national convention of Pi Beta Phi sorority opened in Indianapolis on June 26 attracting prominent women visitors. The organization founded at Monmouth College in 1867 has 35 active chapters and members from Maine to California. The convention runs through the week with numerous social functions planned.
West Point Ga June 26 F T Reid resigns as chief of police after years in service. He will take charge as head of LaGrange police department on August first, leaving West Point with a record of no public complaints.
Portsmouth June 24 A youth in two months naval service Herbert McCann a seaman whose home is Rochelle Illinois attempted to hang himself Sunday night in frustration with military life.
Hon. Hoke Smith campaigns in Glascock County as part of his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. Reported reception was described as rousing with residents urged to vote and support him in the race.
Governor Bob Taylor, billed as building castles in the air, speaks at Wesley Men’s Church on Thursday night June 28. Tickets available at Edmondson's Drug Store, 14 East Broad Street, priced 50 and 75 cents.
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