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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1923
Page
2
Bradshaw and Rainwater lead golf teams as the annual dinner tournament opens the Druid Hills season. The event at the Dalchs Golf Club features spirited play, with teams and sponsors from local clubs listed as participants and supporters.
An article reports Milwaukee’s addition of a young Alabama athlete to its roster. It notes the player’s prior college affiliation and hints at the move affecting team depth and future prospects. The piece references local college connections and unnamed staff commentary on the signing.
Ada Bermingham reports on the Barons preparing for the Southern league season. Manager Joe Dunn trims the squad, tests players like Lang, Vann, and Morian, and plans early scrimmages as the club shapes its roster for the opening week.
The Tampa crowd witnessed a fierce match as Ferns and Wallace delivered the best fight seen in the area. A controversial moment and close decision left fans debating the outcome, with both fighters displaying strong technique and endurance.
Fragmentary report shows Shorten, an outfielder, transferred amid college club speculation. Details are garbled with many names and places unreadable, but implies a player move affecting team rosters and upcoming games.
A 100 year old resident in Nuton Deaneseh clashes with officers over a burglar alarm at a corner parch. The centenarian, claiming age and weariness, insists he will not give in to police pressure and questions conscription systems in Russia, Japan, the United States, Britain, and Germany, while Tethys Tawrence of Montclair heads a local brush factory effort.
Auburn and Georgia Tech freshmen battled to a 4 4 tie in an afternoon game as Ralph Stewart pitched for Auburn and talladega moundmen held back the opponents. Stewart struck out 20 and allowed minimal scoring while Auburn’s Wycoff and King contributed timely plays and steals in a creditable early-season exhibition.
Vanderbilt edged Mercer 9 to 8 in a late rally as Stone homered and Smith drilled key hits. Pitching struggles and late defense shaped a tense game with multiple lead changes and standout performances by Vanderbilts lineup across Stone, Smith, and Gal. Browns, McCullough, and Thomas contributed infield and outfield plays as Mercer fought back in the ninth before Vanderbilts late surge sealed the result.
The baseball game between Oglethorpe University of Atlanta and the University of Kentucky, scheduled for the afternoon, was canceled due to wet grounds after heavy morning rain. The Petrels had won the opener and the series here, and Kentucky sought another chance at the Georgians. Oglethorpe then traveled to Danville to face Centre College.
A long list of amateur basketball games is planned for today in Atlanta if weather allows. National Carbon Company faces Capital View Presbyterians at 1b Adie Park, with other matches including Steel Hoop Plant grounds, Cortifial Pilly, and Park venues.
Benedictine College aims for a showdown with Aggie Nine after a flawless season opener run. The team has not lost a game, defeating Fort Screven 14 to 0 and other opponents by wide margins, building momentum for the upcoming contest.
On Friday the thirteenth bettors at the Bowl leaned hard, cutting odds to 2 to 1 as a strong hunch faded. Eddie Roush reportedly may sign up, with directors debating a fine and potential suspension for delays.
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