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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
4
A brief game note reports Atlanta losing the opener to New Orleans. A sparse box shows no hits for Atlanta while New Orleans scored with key baserunning plays. The report mentions a crowd and a fleeting play at third but lacks full details.
Races at Windsor Ontario on August 31 show winners in each race with mutuels and times. At Latonia Kentucky results list winners such as Decklaw Toupee Sabador and Friendship, with odds and runners-up across seven races.
Members of the Atlanta Athletic Club and guests plan a regatta and water carnival at East Lake grounds this Saturday afternoon and evening. Extra cars will run from East Alabama and South Pryor streets starting 2:15 PM on the regular schedule. Admission is restricted to members, or ladies with members, or guests with special cards, due to limited space. Bring lunches as catering is not provided.
Cumberland Md Aug 31 Private Leased Wire reports a duel at Spruce Virginia between John Davis and Fred Cash last evening left Davis dead from a central wound. Allegedly Davis disparaged the sinking quality. Cash wore a pistol and a quarrel ensued. The two men, both residents of Burlington Va, met and exchanged shots with Davis mortally wounded.
New York August 31 Jim Corbett and boxing figures discuss the Nelson Gans prize bout. Gans faces 133 pounds with Nelson seen as the likely victor, praised for improving and tough style while others doubt Gans’ chances.
The record says J Dana Her of New Haven agreed to a very low price for Carson C Holge a pitcher from Holyoke Mass to transfer to New Haven. At a league meeting Madsen and Danaher discussed selling for a quarter and a three cent contract scribble appeared on an envelope. Holge refused to honor the agreement, leaving the deal in dispute.
Nat Thornton defeated Sam C Williams in the challenge round 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-1 to claim the Atlanta Athletic Club championship. Thornton and doubles partner Bryan M Grant plan to enter Cincinnati tri state tournament starting Saturday with Cowan and Charles Rogers of Knoxville also competing. team captain Tommy Dowd backs him up.
Memphis Tenn Aug 31 Baron Glenn Liebhart a premier Southern League pitcher is transferred to the Cleveland Americans and will join the team after the bonest here September 16. Terms were agreed weeks ago but the check was received Thursday. Kid Nicholls also sold to the Philadelphia Americans but no check yet. Tom McCullough secretary says closing not affected as terms are set and Philadelphia seeks George Suggs but no deal closed.
Washington Aug 31 The following changes are announced among fourth class postmasters in Georgia Chester Dodge county Henry M Hancock succeeds John A Williams Kilmodel Baker county Moses A Warren succeeds John B Giddens Jr resigned Red Bud Gordon county Anna L Underwood succeeds Callie Underwood died Spring Place Murray county Theodosia K Everett succeeds James E Everett died Twilight Miller county Hamlin L Gross succeeds John C Roberts resigned Valona McIntosh county Meta A Burrows succeeds J E Atwood resigned Worth Turner county Harry M Brown succeeds Walter W Cawgan removed Routes and carriers named for Rural Vale Route No 1 and Var continue in assignment
Special to The Georgian reports in Jonesboro on August 31 that a grand jury indicted Otis Dorsey Louie Dorsey and A L Norris for assault with intent to murder in the shooting of Leon Milner at Kells Station. The notice lists local carriers and route substitutions in nearby towns.
The standings show Meridian leading with 114 played, 62 won, 52 lost, Mobile second at 112 to 42, Gulfport 114 56 58, Baton Rouge 113 58, Jackson 113 55 58, Vicksburg with unclear totals. Thursday results include Southern Birmingham 8, Little Rock 3, Montgomery 2, Shreveport 1, South Atlantic Savannah 1, Jacksonville 0, Macon 4, Augusta 1, Cotton States Mobile 6, Gulfport 1, Jackson 11, Baton Rouge 0, Vicksburg 2, Meridian 1.
It is understood the hearing on the larceny charge against Captain Otto Jordan of the Atlanta team is set for September 17. The local club is ready to drop prosecution. Jordan had another interview with his lawyers today.
Comer Ga August 31 Comer won the second game of the series with Woodville by 2 to 1 in what was rated the best game of the season on the local diamond. Segars pitched superbly and Walter for Woodville also pitched well as Comer’s defense held. The Woodville side repeatedly protested umpiring causing Stevens to stop the game to the seventh inning. Detertiel replaced him but did little to help. Woodville had defeated Comer the previous day by a large margin before rain halted play in the sixth inning.
The Futurity, worth about 50000, will be run over six furlongs at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow. An anticipated attendance of at least 4000 is expected by the Coney Island Jerky Club amid favorable weather. The race, started in 1858, is the country’s largest horse stake and rivals the Suburban and Brooklyn Handicap in prestige.
A jumbled report highlights Thursday baseball from multiple leagues. Atlanta and New Orleans contend for third place while Birmingham’s win over Keith and Meany dominates the action. The Travelers struggle in the Southern League, but White collects four hits in five appearances. Frank Sparks of the Phillies shuts down the Giants with two hits allowed. The Cubs beat the Reds in a clutch finish as New York preserves its streak. Pittsburgh climbs to second with a win over St Louis. Macon edges Augusta 4 to 1. Savannah defeats Toronto. Doyle shows promise for the Three-T League, blanking Cleveland in his first start. Mon Rotawa earns a 2 to 1 ten-inning victory.
New Orleans July 31.Manager Smith has set pitching duties for the series with the Pelicans. Harley to start today Zeller Saturday and Hughos Sunday. Marley heads to Atlanta after the game to start Monday’s doubleheader. Morse out until Monday Archer catches Smith at short Hoffman at third and Evers in center field. Moreo’s absence stings as he’s hitting .400 with fielding strong.
Goldfield Aug 31 The Gans Nelson Labor Day bout is expected to last only a short time. Nelson predicts a rapid finish while Gans remains wary of a dangerous foe. Bets of 1000 to 800 are reported as crowds flood Goldfield for the event and accompanying mining discussions.
Labor Day will see renewed racing at Medmont Park with entries aiming for fast times. The mile event features Serence Sees and Jo an G Ieron Ir aimelahihe among the contenders as spectators expect strong fields and lively competition in Atlanta.
New Orleans August 31 a rumor spread that Abraham Jacob Heinmann secretary of the New Orleans club received a miniature skull and coffin from an Atlanta member. Atlanta players treat the tale as a joke and deny sending any warning. Billy Smith suspects a case of hoax advertising.
Mordecai Brown, famed for overcoming a missing finger, is hailed as the season’s top Chicago pitcher. He helped defeat New York twice in a recent series, earning fan acclaim for pluck and control. Brown, a Terre Haute native, rose from coal miner roots to a major league star.
Gannon moved between leagues this season joining the Al Toona club, then Albany in the York State League after quitting Memphis. Memphis owners objected and sought to place him on the blacklist while Atlanta offered $500 to purchase him, but Billy Smith resisted.
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