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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
7
Montgomery at Montgomery Park. June 26, crowd of 3,000 watched Archer back in action for the first time in two weeks as Atlanta opened with a win. Early innings featured scattered hits, fielding errors, and tight pitching, with McCann driving in key runs and Fox delivering power shots. The game highlighted crowd reactions, a baby cap moment, and late scoring breathing room as Atlanta pulled ahead in a tense, back-and-forth affair.
The report lists uneven results including Atlanta defeating Battery 7 to 4, New Orleans a ite peck 0, Philadelphia 2 beating New York 1, Brooklyn 4 to 1 over Boston, Chicago 1 over St. Louis 0, Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 0, Boston 1, Detroit 6 over Cleveland 4, Chicago 4, St Louis 9.
Special to The Georgian. Nashville Tenn June 26 In the tennis tournament today Smith defeated Daley in singles action. The match saw Dales upset by Smith while Lee Boynton and Charles Port were seated earlier in the day.
At Sheepshead Bay L L on June 2 the Swift stakes for 3 year olds at seven furlongs drew a strong field with 4000 added. Ormondale, former Futurity winner, led the feature as seas of bettors accumulated. Across the country at Kenilworth and Latonia the day’s results mirrored busy racing, with Prince Hamburg and Water Tank among winners and times posted for each race.
H D Freeman, longtime Atlanta police officer and South’s top amateur trap shooter, resigns to become a professional. Beginning July 1 he will tour for Western Cartridge Co, bringing a storied record of victories across the region and promising to raise the profile of professional trap.
Fragmentary notice mentions Wesley Memorial 9 and Baptist Tabernacle with unclear details. The readable text references a Memorial and a spliced phrase possibly indicating a church event or building dispute in Fenport or similar locale. Names and dates are not discernible.
Montgomery manager Mullaney reinstates star first baseman Schwartz after suspension and releases second baseman Hickman. Reports of DeArmond signing are denied. Bornum not in shape for a deal. Cordele seeks George Stinson, outfielder released by Smith, while Archer and Jiminy return to form and Atlanta’s catcher recovers from his accident ready to play.
Special to The Georgian Cordele Ga Jane M At a meeting of the directors of the Georgia State League in Albany yesterday President Thomas was urged to resign for lack of interest and absence from the United States Vice President J M Cox Waycross was asked to serve and has taken charge The Cordele franchise was purchased by local citizens who elected J L Dupree president and D Ed Kennedy manager The local association will take charge of the team Thursday Fans are elated the franchise is secured by locals and that President Cox in charge means success for the Cracker League
The city establishes a Commercial League led by Major W. W. Barker, featuring five teams including Max Kats and Beck and Gregg. Games will be Saturdays in summer at Oakland City diamond, Grady place West End, or Beck and Gregg/Barracks diamonds. A schedule is to be published soon as organizers push for a larger regional amateur league model.
The passage notes a rough mood around the Crackers with manager Mullaney suspected of using a live ball. It recalls a New Orleans field dispute, rumors of Charley Frank, and Mullaney’s weary view of managing. It mentions Birmingham beating Nashville 4 to 3 in 15 innings, plus various baseball exploits, injuries, and matchups across teams including Brooklyn, Detroit, and Chicago lineups.
Jimmy Moran, the great bicycle rider, has Andra Wil ready for the Wednesday nights. Moran worked out twenty miles on the Coliseum track, shaping the corners and stretches. He plans to entertain the crowds and begin preparations for a summer trip to Europe to race in Germany and elsewhere.
Buford Ga June contest sees the Y M C A. defeated 9 to 2 as Puett shines on the mound allowing four hits and fanning five. Key moments include Brogion and Power folding, and Abe Martin delivering a home run amid a strong defensive display by the Atlanta county lineup.
The article notes few Americans will join the race on the Pathhe circuit, with daily contests and American automatics expected to face strong competition. It questions Little Rock's chances versus New Orleans, mentioning a shutout by the Pelicans and Guese letting his old teammates down with two hits.
Nashville opening rounds of the Tennessee championship began at Vanderbilt courts with Nat Thornton and Carleton Smith of Atlanta winning their singles. Notable matches included Rogers defeating Day in a long three-set battle. The event features entrants from Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, and Detroit clubs, with Rogers and Day among leading competitors and Smith and Thornton favored to challenge the Knoxville team for the silver cups.
Monticello Georgia June 26 Charley Burney a longtime Jasper county figure died at his home near Monticello Sunday Funeral held Monday at the Methodist church attended by many friends. Cordele R L Kinzle Dies at West Cordele Residence after lengthy illness in very poor health for three years Passed resident of Cordele for fifteen years. Mills Resume Work After Canal Bank Repair Canal canal bank repaired water turned on 6000 mill workers idle released to work Elberton Teachers Institute Elbert county teachers gather for annual institute with about eighty teachers present on opening day in Elberton Toccoa man leads instructors in institute appointments to Annapolis Eugene Battle son of C E B Battle notified by Congressman Adamson has appointment to Naval Academy at Annapolis after rigorous exams Columbus Eugene Battle appointment celebrated by friends Two Houses Burn Fire destroys two Twelfth Avenue residences in Cordele area Buchan house owned by Mrs J J Waye and occupancy by N B Smith E G Walton fire also impacting adjacent property insured for about one half.
The nineteenth biennial Pi Beta Phi national convention opens in Indianapolis with many prominent women visitors. The sorority, founded in 1867 at Monmouth College Illinois, now has 35 active chapters across the United States from Maine to California. The meeting runs through the week with numerous social events.
West Point Georgia June 26 F T Reid longtime chief of police resigns to become head of LaGrange Police Department his resignation takes effect August 1 he is praised for years of service with no complaints from officials or the public
A Portsmouth message reports a youth, exhausted by naval life, attempted suicide while in Portsmouth on June 26. The incident, described as a private leased wire dispatch, notes the firm’s harsh stress from service and the youth’s urge to end his life.
Gibson Ga June 26 followers of Hon Hoke Smith in his race for the southern nomination for governor gather in Glascock county for a rousing reception. He travels next to Guyton crossing Effingham county voters Wednesday.
Governor Bob Taylor speaks at Wesley Methodist Church on Thursday night June 28. Tickets available at Edmondson's Drug Store, 148 Broad St, priced 50 and 75 cents.
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