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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
10
Fragmented notes describe ongoing delays in Atlanta regarding a proposed festival or gathering. Officials, including Mr. Lee, discuss deadlines, funding, and property concerns as communities await a final decision while weather and rain threaten schedule.
New York, August tentative plans for the proposed world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard were discussed today by promoter Tex Rickard and Willard's manager Ray Archer. Another meeting was arranged for next week. Waycross Ga August 5 a six game series between Waycross and Blackshear was arranged for next week with games at both locations and strong local interest in the rivalry.
Brooklyn annihilated Rixey in three innings to defeat Cincinnati 6 to 1. Mitchell pitched well with strong support, Geary held later relief, and Olson, Neis, Wheat, and Krueger contributed offensively for the Dodgers.
Mays pitched to keep the Yankees ahead in a 4 to 3 win over Cleveland. Bagley lasted just one inning before Sotheron took over but was not used long. Boston’s August game status unclear from the fragment.
In Philadelphia the home team won 4 to 2 over St. Laws as Dykes John Walker and Parking hit solo circuit clouts accounting for all three Philadelphia tallies. The report also notes Beaton pitched well for a Boston victory over Chicago with a 10 to 0 score in Beaton’s hitting day.
In Atlanta a golf bragging series between Four C s and Druid Hills seeks a neutral site for a decisive third match. Brookhaven and Ingleside are in contention as Clarence Knowles and Veasey Rainwater plan a meeting to finalize venue and details.
New Orleans August 6 Bantamweight champion Pete Herman is matched with Young Montreal of Providence for a two test round no decision bout on Labor Day promoter Dominick Tortorich announced. Herman aims to defend within a month against Montreal or Lynch.
New York in August reports the Car pentier Gibbons bout postponed several weeks due to Carpentier’s July injury from a Dempsey defeat in Jersey City. The match now targets late October or early November in Madison Square Garden.
Heavyweight stalemate persists as Tex Rickard ponders a return bout with Jess Willard against Dempsey. Willard’s size reach and age factor into plans, while rivals like Carpentier are deemed unlikely. World Series note follows with a take on pennant race balance. Young Stribling shines in Macon with Peck as he prepares for Boorde clash.
In the Southern League Little Rock played Atlanta while New Orleans rested. Scores include Chattanooga 6 Memphis 7 Nashville 7 Mobile 12 and Detroit 3 New York 7 in the American League. Boston 6 Chicago 1 leads the Nations League with other results listed. Multiple intraleague games and today’s matchups span Atlantic, International, Virginia, Florida State, Appalachian, and Georgia State circuits with several games forfeited or incomplete.
The Atlanta Woman's Club hosts a 2:30 p m auto racing program with entries led by Miss Arbestine Campbell and Miss Smith in Sheridan and Campbell in a Hudson. Events include five mile Luton Special and motorcycle races, plus a 10 mile auto match for a silver trophy. A dust-free track and a $50 prize for beating the 47 25 second record highlight the slate, with a society girl match race between Miss Marian Smith and another entrant as a featured finale.
Babe Ruth failed to hit in a game against Detroit marking the first time this season he did not reach his 1920 pace. He logged his 39th home run of the 1920 season a year ago today while New York faced Detroit with Ehmke pitching. Ruth has 38 homers this season.
The Play in the Parks Chambers Hardwick open tournament begins today at Piedmont Park with up to 100 entries. Four weekly events run over 72 holes after handicaps, with two trophies per week and a grand prize. Winners announced each Monday. entries collected by Robert Ogg.
A fragmented report notes an interest arising from a $75,000 growth factor connected to a Dalz terminus case. The text references Ae aero and a noted exception in the proceedings with terms like BeeS and assacian, but details remain unclear.
Unable to derive a coherent readable fact from the provided fragment. The source text is highly garbled and non-informative for a factual newspaper item.
Tim O Dowd and manager arrived from Macon after drawing with Kid Bartlett in a 10 round semi windup on the Stribling Peck card. Bartlett lasted nine rounds with Young Stribling in Macon on July Fourth. O Dowd outweighed by at least 11 pounds but used clever ring generalship to foil the Charleston challenger. A rematch with Stribling is discussed if weight limits are met.
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