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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1921

Page

3

Travel ers Defeat Crackers In Twin Bill First Game

The Travelers win 5 to 2 in the opener as Evars holds the Crackers and Suggs yields late runs. Marshall struggles after a two week layoff while Rube Robinson shines in relief for Little Rock.

Evars Joe Hatcher Crackers Little Rock Travelers Marshall Johnny Suggs Rube Robinson Rube Dewey Marshall Osborne Dewey Jary Art Ritter Mayer Freddie Graff Butch" Schmidt Freddie Guyonn Harper Joe Butch Schmidt Butch Schmidt Ginger Joe Guvon

Ingleside Golf Scores Set for Qualifying Round at Ingleside

Ingleside golfers faced a tough nine hole layout as Old Man Trouble mocked their efforts in qualifying. Only seven posted sub hundred gross scores with Bob Schwab taking net honors at 88, G N Gunst second. Others: Bill Ingham 93, J Liebman 98, B d v3 98, M A Fergi 99. First round pairings listed, junior tournament planned in about three weeks with two thirds handicap.

Ingleside Bob Schwab Lgwest G. N. Gunst Billingham Bill Kingdom Bob Schwab

Barnes and Mlean Lose to British Pair

New York August 6 Jim Barada and George McLean, national open golf champions, fell 1 up to George Duncan and Abe Mitchell in an exhibition at New Grassy Sprain Golf Club. The 36 hole match saw the Britons 8 up after 18 holes but finishing 1 up after the afternoon round. Duncan posted a 74 and tied McLean for best score in the morning.

New York Jim Barada George McLean George Duncan Abe Mitchell New Grassy Sprain Golf Club Duncan McLean

Championship Fight Set for Gans and Tiger Flowers

Middleweight contender Panama Joe Gans arrives in Atlanta to face Tiger Flowers at the Auditorium in a fifteen round bout. Gans, allied with manager Leo Flynn, seeks to prove his claim atop the division against Flowers, a rangy and puzzling opponent known for his speed and power. The undercard features Black battlers and local notables in a high drama bill.

Fuzzy Woodruff Atlanta Panama Joeans Newark Tiger Flowers Brunswick Black Freddie Welsh Frankie Whitney Freddie King Fete Her- Tan Bernie Hahn Pete In Welsh Ach Britton Benny Leonard Jake Abel Panama Joe Gans Tex ' Rickard Bryan Downey Johnny Wilton Guns Gans Pa Stribling Leo P. Flynn

Moss Breaks Fifty Straight At Atlanta Gun Club

A large crowd watched 29 of Atlanta’s top shooters and visiting marksmen from Macon and Porter Ga. break clay pigeons on a perfect day. H. T. Moss and M. C. McKenzie both tallied 50 straight in the registered event, with J. H. Fuller and three others scoring high. The club plans a September Quad Shoot involving Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama, with scores listed for many competitors and two women among the shooters.

Atlanta Macone Porter H. T. Moss M. C. McKenzie J. H Fuller M. G. Rowe Bl Hartness Alex Stewart Onlvy C Wright Brake Dr Alford Georgia Florida South Carolina Alabame X. I. Macy MC. McKenzie J H. Fuller Hal Hentz O. W. Porter R. Jaques H Avery W . Parrish XA Cascaden Cenk Marton O. Q. Beentley Wo OH Ferrin W. B Chandler J. R. Colhstan CG Wrient R. Cronelm Rop Depnreeld HN Alford W. M Brennan BOC R. F Cullinane al Matthews H Worthen J. C. Brooks Mre H. N. Alford

French Surprised Fhat Carpentier Not Cut Up

Paris reports that Georges Carpentier bore no facial marks after his August 6 bout with Gene Dempsey. French sport writers question how Carpentier was defeated with his hand fractured and his face unmarked, while manager Descamps insists Dempsey did not strike his fighter's face.

Paris France Carpentier Dempsey Carpenter Descamps Georges

Agoga Feds defeat Copper Hill Tenn 2 to 0 in series

The Agoga Feds beat Copper Hill Tenn 2 0 in the second game of the series on Thursday. Stevens yielded two hits and fanned seven while Harris and Canteen produced key hits. The third game is set for Friday evening. Batteries Stevens Hammell Barclay Parr.

Harris Stevens Canteen Barclay Agoga' Feds Copper Hill Tenn Ar Amora Stevens and Hammell Barclay and Parr

Frank Building for Next Year in Atlanta Crackers Note

Charles Frank aims to assemble a stronger Crackers roster for 1922 with Dewey Marshall Buddy Napier and Bill Bardep added from outside. The pitching staff led by Napier Marshall and Bedgood shows depth while first base may hinge on Herbert Brenner and Dick Kaufman. Offseason moves at Bay St Louis prep the club for a higher Southern League challenge.

Charles Frank Crackers’ Managerisal Dinie Mr. Frank Moran Cincinnatis Red Atlanta Ohio River Milwaukee Cincinnat Dewey Marshall Buddy Napier Bill Barldep Frank Ponce de Leon Bay St. Louis Dewey’ Marshall John Sages Osborne Phil Hedgood Twirl Ers Aldon Purcell Henry Konemann Bill Pleracn Lefty Suggs Suggs Bedgood Griffin Phillip Wood Redgood Jeff Testeau Bedwood Philby Herbert Brenner Dick Kauffman Flrst Herbert Crackers Kauffman Art Ritter Arthur Ritter Art Dixie Ritter

Promoters Clash Over Atlanta Fights August 15

In Atlanta two boxing matchups are booked for August 15, one at the Atlanta Auditorium between Young Stribling and Freddie Boorde, and another at Ponce de Leon Ballpark featuring Eddie McGeorty and Frankie Murphy. Promoters Miller and J Hume McDonald quarrel over scheduling, each claiming priority and alleging the other seeks a monopoly in the pugilistic scene.

Atlanta Miller Young Stribling Marcon Freddie Boorde Atlanta Auditorium J. Hume McDonald Fiatle Im Pressario Eddie McGeor Jty Oshkosh Wla Franke Murphy Charleston S.C Pones de Leon Auditorium Ball Park Hume McDonald McDonald Eddie McGoorty Frankie Murphy McGoorty-Murphy Panama Jos Gans Tiger , Flowers Flowers Mel Gevarty Murphy Tre Placer Thiz Brace

Crackers Hit Road For Four Day Swing On Season Opener

The Crackers travel for four days then stay with the Barons in Poncey amid a string of road games. Buddy Napier is expected to face Chattanooga today on a Sunday matinee. Lookouts and Vols tension lingers as Nashville hosts two days after Lookouts try to lift the cellar position with Bill Buriden aiding the effort. Hed Smith Hendy and Red Smith join the Cracker squad in camp, adding speed and range as Ritter’s former teammate prepares to earn a berth after the Texas trek.

Graff Clarv Wana Freddin Bil Rariden George Schmit Bill Zoellers Myntire Tohnny Sugee Creat Ho Red Winko Harner Brown Bell Mover Land Texas Leirner Sammy Moiver Brown Gomg Harper Jackson Schmidt Ret Winro Lumberine Jand Jenner Ten Ap Clary Crackers Poncey Barons Buddy Napier Chattanooga Noogan Lookout Town Dell Nashville Vols Mobile Lookouts Bill Buriden Hed Smith Hendy Marvin Red" Smith Red Keystone Ritter Texas Bixte

Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Leagues Yesterday

Yesterday's results span the Southern and National Leagues with many scores from Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Chicago and more. Upcoming games include Atlanta at Chattanooga Little Rock at Mobile and Boston at St Louis with only three games scheduled today.

Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga Nashville-Mobila Iain Birmingham New Orleans Pangrica Chicago East St. Louis Intadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Columbia Greenville Augusta Charlotte Charleston Spartanburg Jersey City Toronto Newark Rochester Reading Syracuas Baltimore Buffalo Jacksonville Lakeland St. Petersburg Orlando Daytona-Tampa Newport News Suffolk Richmond Norfolk Portemouth Wilson Tarboro Rocky Mount Piedmont League Durham Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem Danville Raleigh Mobile Nashville Birmingham Georgia State Hennee Lot Little Hoch le Sane Neshi Me Chattanooga Ag Eos Gevetond Ah Wi Aabington St - Lous Ait Hoston Oil Boston Ie Brooklyn St. Louis Pinsdelpiie

Hopkins Owens Wins City Tennis Title at Piedmont Park

Hop Owens defeated Harry Hallman in the city tennis final at Piedmont park in three straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-0 to become the third city champion since 1919. The doubles final featured Wilson and Clerk over Johnson and Harwell 7-5 6-4 6-2 with Caldwell and Owens advancing in pending finals. Rain delayed play while 32 singles and 18 doubles teams competed, aided by Lowry National Bank sponsorship and local park support.

Frank C “Hop Owens Harry Hallman Piedmont Park Astraight Jaliman Imeyer Silthes Caldwell Meyers Cunningham Ben Ragsdale Ed Carter Clerk Wilson Owers Phates Hallman Tallman Techatar Jefferson Davison Hunt, Jr Hunt Sean Hunt Carey Lowry National Bank Johnson Harrell Harwell Ae Strong Bok Lobb Sheddon Carter Barsdale Rarsdale Carnes Pee Ragsdale Dick Peel Harry Hallmen Peel Chattanooga Tennessee Hope Berry Grant W. W. Quilland Piedmont Pall Dave Gillespie Mr. Simmons Atlanta

Southern Association Pennant Race Highlights and Week Results

Memphis strengthens Chickasaws lead by eleven games as Birmingham’s edge over New Orleans narrows. Little Rock cuts into the Travelers’ cushion, New Orleans and Mobile pace with four wins in six. Atlanta ties for second with four wins. Nashville falters. Chattanooga, Mobile gain. Dizzy Vance ties strikeout record. Fred Marks extends win streak. unofficial averages place New Orleans atop fielding and batting.

Memphis Tenn Chickasawas Birmingham New Orleans Little Rock Travelers Arelanta Southern Association Mobile Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Penn Sun Dizzy" Vance Fred Marks Memphis Hurier Marka New Ore Jeans

Gibbons and Littleton To Clash In New Orleans Bout

Dominick Tortorich announced that Mike Gibbons of St. Paul and Happy Littleton of New Orleans will meet in a twenty round bout on August 26 in New Orleans. Littleton recently KOed Battling Ortega and Joe Chip and is seen as a strong challenger for Johnny Wilson's middleweight title.

New Orleans Dominick Tortorich Mike Gibbons St. Paul Littleton Ortega Joe Chip Johnny Wilson

Black Sox barred from amateur play in Sheboygan

Seven former members of the Chicago White Sox, recently acquitted of participating in a gamblers conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series, were refused permission to play against the Chairmasters of the Lake Shore League in Sheboygan Wisconsin August 6. FE L Sickmeyer of Chicago had sought an exhibition game for the ex-White Sox.

Sheboygan Wis Chicago Chairmasters FE. L. Sickmeyer White Sox

Lakewood track stars shine as Lutén Glenn win big events

On a dusty Lakewood track a fast crowd witnessed Bob Lutén dominate the main event, winning the ten mile race in 3 minutes 30 seconds amid lively competition. Harry Glenn claimed motorcycle and match race wins, with Louis Trotzler and Cole Eight among top finishers in multiple events.

Bob Lutén Harry Glenn Lakewood Wa S Woman's Club Southeastern Fair Luton Bob Luton Cares Louis Cole Sheridan King Trotatt Glenn Sheridan and Aiken Allen Louis Trotzier Wright Peerless Baldwin Rivers Coatley Lancaster Haney Frolten Trotger Hupmobile Costley Cofige Hanney Alien Tsvent Indian Salter Indian Bou Luton Luton Speciab Louis Trotzler Cole Bleht Aiken King O Winder

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