Galloway Key Hit Sparks Rock City Win
In a tense ballgame Galloway drove in the deciding run in the fourth inning as Tittle Rock defeated Atlanta 7 5. Mitts, Dykes and Miller contributed with timely hits while Galloway also collected a double.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
3
In a tense ballgame Galloway drove in the deciding run in the fourth inning as Tittle Rock defeated Atlanta 7 5. Mitts, Dykes and Miller contributed with timely hits while Galloway also collected a double.
In Birmingham Alabama on August 1 High doubled to score Manda from second in the tenth, giving Memphis a 4 run rally and the final win after a seesaw game against the Vols and the Chicks finally breaking their slump to claim victory.
General hints on batting cover stance timing and strategy. Learn to take strikes avoid swinging at bad balls and hit toward center. Shorten grip tighten after two strikes meet the ball with front of plate. Watch infielders runners bunt to protect bases and push balls to fielders likely to take throws. Practice follow through wrist motion and firm grip without tension.
In Washington the high cost of living dominates action as Democrats push proposals while Republicans press for clear programs. President Wilson plans to present concrete recommendations within a day and weighs wage increases for railway workers with potential yearly costs of hundreds of millions. A cabinet meeting contingency explores selling wheat and flour to consumers at lower prices, potentially funded by a subsidy, to curb prices across goods and services.
The column recalls the Earl of March and a wager involving a letter carried fifty miles before trains. A light carriage with four horses and 19th century racing feats are described, including a duel tale with a hot-headed Irishman. The anecdote ends with March’s nerves breaking and him retiring from challenges.
In Savannah on August 1 Colonel F W Alistaetter of the U S engineer team concluded hearings on harbor needs. There is strong sentiment for cheaper water up to Port Wentworth and support for deepening the river. Proposals call for 30 feet from the bar to Quarantine with 400 foot width and 21 feet to King's Island, plus river depths of 21 feet toward Port Wentworth and wider channels.
The German national assembly at Weimar approved the new constitution yesterday by 263 to 75. Konstantin Fehrenbach, president of the assembly, formally declared the constitution adopted. Opposition votes came from the German National People's, the German People's, and the Independent Socialist Party.
Major Whitmore proceeds to Camp Benning, Captain Minyard Page to Fort McPherson, Lt Harking and Captain McDill to Fort McPherson, Buck to Camp Gordon, Hammon to Washington for duties, Hansell Hall Wolfe Ross Siefrica Schochet report to Fort McPherson, Lt Col Catts moves to Madigan Barracks, Travers discharged to Fort McHenry, Lt Steph en to Camp Gordon for theater duties, Lt Col Harris relieved of Dahlonega duties.
In Savannah on August 1, the council introduced an ordinance by Rongwing and Great Crusade led by the mayor and tenants protective association to require filing of all residential lease contracts with city assessors so property can be reassessed on rental income. The measure was tabled as council members remained divided.
The funeral of Thomas Forshaw, prominent Savannah contractor and artistic decorator, was held this afternoon from his Maupas Avenue residence, with burial at Hondven ture cemetery. A native of Lancashire, England, he resided in Jacksonville for years, leaves a widow and three children, and was active as a Mason and in the local military organization.
Mexico City August 1 President Venustiano Carranza told an Associated Press correspondent that Mexico will open its doors to nationals from any country with wholesome citizenship ideas and no disturbing elements. He announced no barriers to proper immigration and noted a commission to study colonization, with inquiries from England France Canada Germany and Russia.
The Mexican Senate special commission on Tampico finishes its private inquiry and will present information to Congress. President Carranza reaffirms personal and government wishes to maintain cordial Mexico US relations.
Cable dispatches from Tokyo report serious anti Japanese disturbances in Tsi Nan Fu Shentung province. The commander of the Chinese garrison has declared martial law to restore order amid rising tensions.
Advertises 8.8. S. as a purely vegetable blood purifier that purports to cleanse the blood and improve skin conditions such as pimples and eczema. Claims nationwide testimonials and offers free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Ga.
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