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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1923
Page
8
Washington defeats Philadelphia 6 to 2 in the last game of the series. Hollingsworth allowed only two hits after the second inning while Washington pitchers hit two Philadelphia batters. Washington took three of the five game series.
Detroit defeats Cleveland 8 to 7 after a one hand catch by Speaker of Rigney’s long fly to center drove Heilmann home from third for the winning run in the ninth. Four Detroit hurlers and three Cleveland pitchers allowed thirty hits in the Sunday game, with Detroit tying in the sixth and seventh before Cleveland answered in the eighth.
In medal play a ball must be holed out on each green. If no scorers are provided, players should record each other’s scores and compare after every hole to maintain accuracy. If a ball deflects after being struck by an opponent, drop the ball at its original position before either player makes the next stroke.
Fitzgerald June 4 reports the Chamber of Commerce found over 100 Ben Hill county farmers ready to enter or expand dairy farming and some request up to 10 additional cows each. The letters show strong interest in dairy development and increased herd sizes among local agriculturists.
Local railroad employees in Albany form a committee to purchase and operate a hotel for railway staff. M. N. Dieffenderfer chairs the group with S. L. Carlton as secretary as they work out procurement and operation details.
The Atlanta finance committee on June 4 postponed action on raising the water rate 25 percent as an emergency measure until active preparation of the June budget is undertaken by the committee.
Chicago attacked early and chased Pruett and Wright from the mound to win 7 to 1 over St. Louis in the series finale. Dixie Leverette pitched well for the visitors as Chicago tallied in two innings and Eddie Collins sparked base running with Kamm in a decisive victory. Score by innings: St. Louis 3 0 0 0 0 0 1. Chicago 0 0 0 4 3 0 0.
Cincinnati and Chicago battled in a rainfall disrupted game as the Cubs halted the Reds six game win streak with a 4 to 3 victory. Osborne pitched well until late, while Grantham’s error sparked a Reds seventh inning rally that fell short. Dauvert, Rouse and Duncan delivered timely hits for Chicago.
Louis stumbles to fourth place after a 4-3 defeat of the Pirates. Haines outpitches Cooper in a pitchers duel as St. Louis seizes the decisive run in the eighth on a sequence featuring Mann, a hit batsman, a walk and Stock’s sacrifice. Toporcer collects three hits in three at bats.
Brooklyn led 7 to 6 after six innings as a heavy shower halted play in the fifth. Umpire Fineran halted the game after the Braves had taken a one run lead and the Dodgers rallied with five in the sixth. Wheat hit a left center homer as Brooklyn capitalized on early hits and errors to build a lead before the delay ended the contest.
In Macon on June 4 plans were approved to remodel the Hotel Dempsey’s second floor into one grand Rainbow hall. The banquet hall will honor General Gourard’s August 2 visit and symbolize the RainBow division of World War I.
When you visit Churchwell's re modeling Shoe Sale you will be made glad. Four one t indicates a local advertisement noting a sale event with promotional, friendly wording.
Macon at Augusta and Columbia at Charlotte headline a slate with Spartanburg at Greenville as the other pairing. The schedule presents four league games across the region with no results yet reported.
Detroit edged Cleveland 8 to 7 while Washington defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2. Chicago won 7 to 1 over St. Louis. New York and Boston faced rain with no result.
Two NBA matchups on tap with Cleveland facing Boston and Philadelphia meeting Washington. Teams seek pivotal wins as the playoff push continues, featuring star duels and notable bench depth in each region.
Three games were played with results Brooklyn at Boston 7 to 6 in six innings due to rain. Cincinnati edged Chicago 3 to 4. St. Louis defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Only three games on the schedule.
Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, Cincinnati at Chicago in two games scheduled. No other games listed.
Major scores from the night include Nashville defeating Chattanooga 5 to 4 and New Orleans topping Little Rock 6 to 5. Memphis defeated Mobile 6 to 0. No additional fixtures listed.
New Orleans and Little Rock clashed with New Orleans scoring 1 run in the first and 0 thereafter while Little Rock tallied 5 runs across the game for a final 5 to 1 score.
Nashville topped Chattanooga 5 to 4 in a game before the season’s largest crowd since 1908 pennantdeciding day. Ground rules were needed as two balls landed in the stands, both would have been outs and both affected scoring. McQuillan was honored with flowers and gifts.
Acosta and Hungling, Fowlkes and Lapan play in Chattanooga and Nashville games. Ballou and Nanamaker, Kraft and Haley contribute in two scoreless or low scoring contests.
Fragmentary box score notes show New York at Philadelphia and Chicago at Cincinnati with incomplete lineups. Mentions McQuillian Nehl Snyder Ring Head Henline and players Broskot Vance Taylor McNamara Benton O'Neil Alexander O'Farrell Dono Hargrave across partial innings and scores.
Baseball results from New York and Washington show Philadelphia sweeping both games in a doubleheader while St. Louis beat Chicago and Cleveland defeated Detroit. Scores note strong pitching, with Walberg and Johnson handling Washington, and Coveleskie pitching for Detroit.
Chattanooga trailed early but mounted a ninth inning rally. Nashville held on to win 5 to 4. Batteries: Morris and Morrow for Chattanooga McQuillan and Haley for Nashville.
Memphis' defense falters in a 6 0 defeat to Mobile. McGrew tallies eight hits and six runs in the fifth inning, suffering his first loss after earlier six victories. Long shuts down the Chicks while Motilen and Sacee combine for the scoring effort.
New Orleans overtook an early Little Rock lead in the eighth, winning 6 to 5. Dowie delivered a game deciding double scoring Schick, while Martina steadied after a rough first inning. Little Rock used three pitchers in a tight contest at home.
From reliable estate sources, it is reported that plans for erecting three or four additional office buildings of ten stories or more are now being considered in Atlanta.
New York June 4 The Cincinnati team dominated the National League week with Reds held to three hits by Osborne of the Cubs. Mioran's men won seven of the last nine contests and Brooklyn rose behind strong pitching to near Pittsburgh's position. The Cardinals moved back to the first division after beating Pittsburgh. In the American League the Red Sox beat the Yankees, while the Browns and Detroit vie for fourth place. Cleveland could move to second with a win over Detroit as Mack's Athletics stumble against Washington.
A fragment from a newspaper item notes a sensational dress sale advertised by a church group. The reader is invited to consider how such deeply discounted offerings attract attention and debate.
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