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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
18
Ten riders on the local track aim to break the 24 mile record in a 25 mile race on Friday night. The feature tomorrow features a 35 mile endurance event with all ten on track simultaneously. Graves Glenn Renal Bhleids Richards and McNeil will challenge the fast pace, promising the most exciting race yet.
California pair Griffin and Strachan defeated Eastern champions Gustav Touchard and Watson M. Washburne in straight sets 6-1 8-6 6-4 to earn the right to challenge McLoughlin and fellow Californian for the national doubles title at Newport on August 18. The western duo, playing together since childhood, dominated with synchronized play, while Washburne and Touchard struggled with teamwork and service.
Cleveland and Philadelphia dispatches reported no trade involving Second Baseman Napoleon Lajoie. Bernard of Cleveland and Birmingham of Philadelphia both denied any deal with Chicago or Boston and stated Lajoie would remain with the American League club.
Manchester Vermont August 6 One hundred sixty four golfers competed in the qualifying round of the fourteenth annual play for the first resident cup at the Ekwarok Country club. Warren Corkran of the Isaltimore Country club won the medal for low score with 75. Three tied for second at 76. Pred Herreshoff of Garden City took 0 for the round. His partner Norman Knunter of St Andrew Scotland required St There was a Ur at SE for the Iast Ure places in the first division. Rain this afternoon prevented 5 mg off the ties and they were postponed until tomorrow.
A large crowd witnessed Atlanta's inaugural polo match at Fort McPherson with four players per side. Atlanta suffered a 2 to 9 defeat to Fort McPherson as F A Savage starred for the home team. The event featured on horseback wrestling and a tug of war, plus band entertainment, with thanks extended to General Habs and Colonel Van Ors—Gale for use of the grounds.
The Inex police and the Atlanta Wall players exposed B. G. Yates who posed as an agent for North American Accident Insurance. He collected premiums from local ball players in the Candier Building, issued fake receipts, then disappeared with the money. Conley and Vanderpoel, local agents, warned the public in The Constitution. Players including Billy Smith of the Crackers, Johnny Dobts of the Montgomery Billikens, and fielder Lon and Batley, plus pitcher Brady, were involved or targeted.
In a busy baseball day at Bt. Louis on August 6, President B. tom announced catcher Larry Teun was traded to the New Fork ets for pitcher Otis Crandall. Mc Lean, who joined the Incals this spring, will depart to join league leaders immediately, Crandall to report to Manager Tugema era tomorrow. Huggins said several other deals are pending in the local National league.
Tickets go on sale this morning for the Prank Whitney Charlie White goat event at the Auditorium Armory next Wednesday night. Prices 1 15¢ and 2 dollars. Whitney to arrive in Atlanta today or Friday while White arrives Saturday at 11. Other boxers on the card are in city and training.
In Alabama league play, Anniston grinded out a win over Opelika with timely hits and strong pitching. The game featured a 010 000 2003 score for Opelika and 2 5 104 totals for Anniston, as Hawkins and Allen led the offense with steady defense from Stevenson and Shepperd.
The Sporting Editor answers queries on baseball rules and plays. Topics include interference at infield positions, a pop fly between home and third ruled foul, foul territory outs on wild throws, and a double play involving runners on first and third with two outs. Answers reflect common rule interpretations from the era.
Washington August 6. Second baseman John Rawlings of the Vic Seal Rases era Northwestern league team was sold today to the Cincinnati Reds of the National League for $2,000. Rawlings will report to Cincinnati next.
In the Empire State League Americus beats Brunswick 8 to 6 with a late rally. Waycross defeats Valdosta 7 to 6 in a tight contest. Thomasville shuts out Cordele 5 to 2 behind Roth Tudley and Wider Bowden. Umpires: Gentle Doery McLaughlin. Batteries: Stewartend Manchester Cates Sigfried Coveny Winges Vanlendingham Roth Tudley. Time 1 46.
The Kentucky mare Tenara driven by Andrews dominates Kalamazoo Grand Circuit card securing the $12 000 New Mills stake. She wins three heats and has captured major stakes this season plus a 2:16 trot and 2:20 pace races with Brances Graham, Mack Thistle, View Elder among winners.
Montgomery, Ala August 6 An announcement states that Richard Tillis owner of the Montgomery Southern league franchise sells out to a local group led by M P Wilcox for 12800 dollars. Transfer is effective immediately and the move is expected to revive local interest in the league.
Rotbie D Wrenn president of the United States Lawn Tennis association arrived in New York aboard the Imperator with the Davis Cup. He said the victorious American team led by Captain II H Hackett BF McLoughlin Norris Williams and WF Johnson would not arrive until next week. The formal celebration will wait for their return.
Gainesville Virginia defeated the Atlanta all star team 6 to 2 in a well played contest. Key contributions came from the Gainesville hitting and Stealth's pitching. Gainesville challenges any amateur team in the state for the championship and will face the same team Thursday and Friday.
Mushville Tenn August 6 Manager Schwartz of the Nashville club announced tonight that shortstop Baumgartner had been sold to the New Haven sub of the Amareticut league while infielder Dave Bunting has been given his unconditional release.
Terre Haute Indiana August 11 Jake Fittery of Evansville Central league hurler shut out Terre Haute for nine innings allowing no hits Only four locals reached first base and two advanced but were left on base
Notice from August 6 1913 announces the Murray county superior court will relocate from Spring Place to Chatsworth as the new county site. It orders all court officials lawyers jurors parties and witnesses to govern themselves accordingly and hopes a courthouse will be built soon. The change follows legislative action moving the county seat and Chatsworth residents offering suitable rooms for court activities.
A Fitzgerald mass meeting by prohibitionists and pro-enforcement groups nominated a slate for the August 20 mayoral and aldermanic primary. Endorsed for mayor was J A McDonald with E Farmer J H Goodman E N Davis H J Dorming and J H Mayes as aldermen. Independent candidates include O W Paulk and D P Adams for mayor and L I Griner E Thurston John Lee G W Broadhurst and W oR Paulk for aldermen. Treasurer candidates are G P Mingledorff. assesor BT Strickland and W H Kendricks for board of education. The crowd warned of a hot campaign to come.
Fire destroyed the Armachee Cooperage plant in Armmachee, Georgia, causing an estimated 25000 dollars in losses with 12000 dollars insured. Originating in the engine room from shavings, the blaze spread before discovery as townspeople struggled to fight it. The plant, owned by J. R. Rabel of Michigan and J. R. Brown of Birmingham, displaced about fifty workers with plans to resume business by fall with a new facility.
Macon Georgia August 6 special IV J Massee president of the Georgia Public Service corporation seeks a city council refund from Central Georgia Power for alleged overcharges in March through July. Massee cites a too high rate and rebates not offered for timely bill payment. Council refers petition to the light committee. J S Creamer jailed for reckless driving but released on Retorder Pro Tem Preston. Jordan hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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