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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1923
Page
3
Britton recounts partnership formation with Dan Morgan, detailing clashes over management, money, and ambitions in boxing. He describes leaving a cabaret venture, Morgan’s volatile demands, and the push toward the welterweight ring, with Bale battles, promoters, and early career milestones shaping their collaboration.
The YMCA hosts a Sunday school basketball tournament tonight with four games on the big court at the Y. Winners advance to Thursday night games and the finale Sunday for the Sunday school athletic association trophy. About 38 teams entered across leagues, with small admission to cover expenses.
Chapel Hill April 8 Special One of University of North Carolina's most dependable and spectacular players, Edward A Sweetman, will play his final season. The son of Airy Sweetman of Atlanta, he weighs 140 pounds and has shown handling skill. He already notched a triple against Navy and a rally starter against Wake Forest. Remembered for a late inning single against Virginia and a remarkable catch in 1922, Sweetman is president of the athletic association and plans a business career after graduation.
Tech starts spring training with a Wednesday session on Grant Field as freshmen join veterans in a full roll call. Key players like Jack McDonough and Walter Mitchell are noted as missing, while the emphasis remains on teaching the Tech system to younger players and refining passing skills for the season ahead.
Nashville, Tenn. April 8 Vols defeated as Columbus (A A) and Nashville (S) teams clash in a mobile league game. Batteries listed include Ambrose, Jacoby, Hartley for Columbus and Edwards, Metevier, O Neill for Nashville with Fabr, Jamea, Heving.
Sherrod Smith, coming from Brooklyn via the Ade route, enters Cleveland plans with Speaker noting past strength against the Indians in 1920. Vic says Smith has a fast ball and accuracy, with a career spanning many teams before joining Brooklyn. Rumors in Taleeland as to his becoming the tribe’s main pitcher this season circulate among O’Neil and others.
Boxing writer Robert Edgren argues the light heavyweight division lacks prestige and stars. He cites McTigue and Siki disputes with Carpaction, notes French authorities’ actions, and discusses historic champions and the sport’s marketing challenges while highlighting personalities like De Forest and Dempsey.
Harry Hartz returns to action for a derby on Deroration day May a0 in the international Thales race at Mita. He teams with Durant sponsor Ralph De Valma and Eddie Larue, aiming for victory after a fourth in the Beverly Hills 250 mile drive. Hartz, once a miniature car pilot, rides alongside Murphy in a bid to conquer Indianapolis course.
Senegalese boxer Siki is summoned to appear tomorrow before a Paris investigating magistrate on charges of aggravated assault with intent to commit bodily harm and intoxication. The case stems from a late night Montmartre restaurant brawl where a waiter was knocked out.
Henry Allen reports Spartanburg will provide stiff competition as the Crackers begin a two game series today. The Crackers boast strong hitting and fast base runners, with Dowd, Ling, Killen, and Moore shaping the infield and Burke, Langford, and King providing steady outfield defense and power. Pitchers Dumont and Clewellyn work through arm and side issues while Shreek and Miller handle catching duties. two ex-Crackers, Marquard and Moore, join Spartanburg lineup for tomorrow’s game.
Tech prepares for a large field day on Grant field with final workouts this afternoon. Coach Griffin has boosted participation, with varsity and non varsity athletes competing in jumping, vaulting, and track events. Officials will oversee a turnout of about 100 men, and the day will be open to the public starting at 1 o clock.
Mike O Dowd former middleweight champ is lame due to a spinal cord injury suffered in rapid onset. The St Paul fighter spent time in Rochester Minnesota at the Mayo clinic for medical consultation following his return.
Travel event notes list Shreveport and Little Rock participants including McCall Tepherta Smith Foreman Rose and Torres with mentions of April dates and a Texas lead in the competition.
Montgomery Alabama April 8 report of a game or match result with fragmented text naming teams or players such as Galveston and Yannigans and mentioning batteries and officials. The source is garbled but indicates a win and location details despite unreadable lines.
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