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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
2
Johnson outdueled Coveleskie over 13 innings as Washington shaded Cleveland 4 to 3. A Harris triple and O Neill single produced the decisive run in the 13th. Bluege replaced at third by Gharrity in the eighth. Johnson fanned nine.
In heavy rain in Saint Louis and Chicago, New York beat St Louis 4 to 1 after a long delay, and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 9 to 3 with O Farrel driving in six on a homer and three hits. Barons split two with Nashville, and Mobile edged Memphis 9 to 5 in Birmingham with Rollie Zeider debuting for Mobile.
In Cincinnati June 19 the Reds regained momentum defeating Brooklyn 6 to 3. Dickerman amassed four hits and three stolen bases driving in four runs in the sixth inning. Rixey left after the fifth, Keck got the win, while Cadore of Brooklyn traveled to Youngstown for arm trouble evaluation.
Pittsburg opened the season by beating Boston as Maranville and Barnhart powered the offense with timely hits. Maranville drove in runs in the late innings, including a three bagger with the bases loaded in the seventh. Catcher Gooch sustained an injury from a foul ball and was replaced by Mattox.
Chattanooga pounded Brady in the fourth inning for six runs and beat Atlanta 7 to 5. Batters Drake Cunningham and Nunamaker led the visitors while Brady Neihaus and Miller worked for the Crackers.
In Birmingham on June 19 the Barons split a twin bill with the Nashville Vols. Birmingham won the opener 8 to 2 in a ragged defensive game marred by nine Vol errors and a heavy pitcher’s line. The second game went to Nashville 8 to 6 in seven innings by agreement.
In Spartanburg 8 Macon 4, Greenville 6 Columbia 1, Charlotte 16 Augusta 4. Today Macon at Spartanburg Augusta at Charlotte Columbia at Greenville. American League results show Boston 2 0, St. Louis 6 9, Philadelphia 5 Chicago 6, New York 3 Detroit 11, Washington 4 Cleveland 3 in 13 innings. Chicago Philadelphia, St. Louis Boston two games, Detroit New York, Cleveland Washington scheduled.
In 1920 Tommy Gibbons sought rivals in Europe, observed Carpentier, Wells, and McCormick, and after Ireland trip and hard lessons, returned with a perfected punch. He defeated Wiggins and Walker in 1921, declared he was no longer a boy, and began a relentless knockout run aiming at Dempsey, with Eddie Kane guiding his rise.
Yesterday in the National League results included Pittsburg 8 over Boston 3, Cincinnati 6 over Brooklyn 3, Chicago 9 over Philadelphia 3, and St. Louis 4 to New York 1.
The schedule lists Boston at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Chicago. Each game pairs division rivals and prominent teams, signaling a busy day across the circuit with potential pennant race implications.
In Birmingham Nashville leads 8 2 while Memphis 5 at Mobile and Chattanooga 7 at Atlanta. Three games scheduled today Chattanooga at Atlanta Memphis at Mobile Nashville at Birmingham.
The text notes Walter Hagen as a golf professional with rumored ties to the Oakland Hills Club in Detroit, now said to be held by Mike Brady, with Hagen later as a free lance player. It also defines Bogey as a phantom golfer, Colonel Bogey, whose main hole score is looked on as excellent.
Rome Georgia June 19. Secretary Crites of the Rome Chamber of Commerce says Rome and its farmers depend on each other and the chamber aims to improve markets for farm products. Plans include a grain elevator to market county grains, noting Dublin and Wayneboro operate successful elevators.
The Central of Georgia railway announced it is receiving proposals for the construction of the Eleventh street underpass in Columbus.
Greenville breaks long losing streak by beating Charlotte Hornets 16 to 4 in Charlotte North Carolina. Augusta Tygers boasted stopping the Hornets but were swept by heavy hitting including five home runs and four extra base hits led by Knaupp who opened with a homer.
Newberry's strong play and hard hitting gave Spartanburg a secure lead in the first three innings as King kept control, defeating the Macon Peaches 8 to 4 in the opening game of the series. Donnelly leads Greenville win with two home runs and a two way standout in a 6 to 1 victory over Columbia.
Selma Alabama June 19. In response to a petition from the Selma Post American Legion and on recommendation of Superintendent Carmichael the Selma School Board approved introducing military training at Selma High School next year with government aid. Under federal rules equipment including uniforms will be furnished to all boys who enroll and the War Department will detail a professor of military science and tactics at no expense. The department is planned to open in September.
Rome reporters announce the opening of Myrtle Park and Community House playgrounds for the public with new equipment arriving. Supervisor Miss Mary Franks will be available morning and afternoon, and the grounds offer volleyball, tennis, wading and other games for all children. Children under six must have an attendant.
L R Moore of Bainbridge has leased the Baker County News, owned by Senator-elect A N McLeod of Newton, and will publish the first issue this week.
In Boston on June 19 St. Louis won both games from the Red Sox. Shocker limited Boston to six hits as St Louis won 6 to 2 in game one. Wargilder yielded three hits in the 4 to 0 game two. Umpire Ormsby suffered a minor brain concussion after being struck on the head by a thrown ball and did not work Monday.
Detroit defeats New York 11 to 3 in Monday game as Hoyt and Mays are battered. Tigers score six runs in first inning, chase Hoyt, add three more off Mays before the frame ends. Holloway scatters Yankee hits as McRae notes a clear win.
Invitations have been sent for the fifth annual invitation golf tournament to be held July 4 5 6 and 7 at Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville. Clubs invited include Albany Moultrie Quitman Valdosta Brunswick Tallahassee Bainbridge and Waycross.
SUMMERVILLE June 19 The congregation of the Summersville Presbyterian church has subscribed fifteen thousand dollars toward the erection of a new church and Sunday school.
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