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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1921
Page
4
Walter Camp reports that as 1921 rules come into effect, the push to require numbered uniforms grows stronger though enforcement poses issues. The committee foresees logistical problems with shortages, wet conditions, and disfigured numbers, but remains determined to improve public visibility and player identification.
Polly McLarry of Memphis climbs to third in the Southern Association batting standings with a .354 average, tying Harper of Little Rock. Boone of New Orleans leads at .388 as Griffith from Memphis rises to second with .357. High of Memphis reaches 102 runs. Traynor of Birmingham adds to his stolen-base streak with 43.
Watson Weshburg and R N Williams II won the doubles championship of the seventh annual invitation tennis tournament in Newport Rhode Island. They defeated Robert and Howard Kinsey in straight sets 6-0 6-4 6-4.
Washburn of New York captured the Rhode Island invitation tennis singles championship defeating R Norma Williams II of Boston in a five set final 4-6 6-3 1-6 6-2 6-2. He and Willame also won the doubles title beating Robert and Howard Kinsey in straight sets 4-0 8-4 in the doubles final.
Herry E. Carraway of Blackshear Georgia, known in Georgia baseball circles, has recovered after pend pending appendectomy at Davine Fischer sanitarium in Atlanta three weeks ago. He was with the Little Rock club of the Southern league when stricken. Surgeons showed the operation was necessary and he cannot rejoin the team this season. An outfielder, he formerly played with Baltimore on Jersey City in the International and starred in the Georgia State league. Before joining Little Rock he stayed with the local league team reporting to Petersburg in the Virginia league.
Pittsburg August 6 Australia in Australasian team defeated F G Lowe of the British Isles 6 2 6 3 3 6 6 2 in the first Davis Cup second round match at the Allegheny Country Club. Maxwell Woosnan of the British Isles beat J B Hawks of Ipsraane 6 3 0 6 9 2 8 1. Series ended three matches to two for Australia. Anderson dominated the first set 28 28 and 44 28 in the second, while Lowe improved his footwork but could not sustain the pace.
Cleveland August 6 John Kilbane of Cleveland featherweight champion and Danny Frush of Baltimore have signed for a twelve round title bout to be held in Cleveland around September 17. Kilbane to receive 4000 win or lose while Frush gets 800. Frush to weigh 126 pounds ring side. Kilbane not required to make weight. Cleveland boxing commission to name referee with Mayor Fitzgerald supervising to ensure no repeat of recent promoter disputes.
Connie Mack refuses to dispose of Joe Dugan after fan uproar and declares Dugan will play with the Athletics or not. Little Rock secured him through an agreement with two clubs and Commissioner Landis. Dugan plans to retire after this season and return to the local squad next season.
LaGrange, August 6. The local club beat the league leaders Cedartown in two games while a third was rained out, boosting LaGrange in the standings as Carrollton and Griffin strengthen for a closer race. The team, under Schwarts, features Hager, Chestnutt, and Milner, with Thrash er in center and Milner, Crawford Greene, and Milner providing solid hitting and defense.
Carrollton hammered the ball to all corners for a 42 to 7 victory. Moore, Jesmer, Barber and Hathaway led offense with multiple hits and runs while Griffin struggled with wild pitching as Carrollton dominated early and never looked back.
Lexington reports Kentucky racing associations will monitor gifts to jockeys after Vitla was suspended for taking 600 dollars from a donor who had just won big on a race. Donor removed from premises. money given as prize support amid racing windfall.
The text notes Konnerian standout Buday Williamson from Decatur delivering strong performances in the league, matching last year’s form in the Million-Dotter Jenene. It mentions eight victories in ten halfs and highlights his pivotal role this season.
The report highlights Bidy as a rising slugger with four hits in four attempts, while mentions of Dyngmi Shane ner from Indiana Sor and Goof Hinkle from Spartanbore with Cat Mill suggest a team roster overview and recent form observations.
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