Hammer Fans Urged to Support Atlanta Players
A letter from Harvey N. Weatherly criticizes hammer knockers at Ponce de Leon who boo Atlanta players and root for the opposition. He argues loyal fans should applaud home talent, support the team through success or failure, and help Atlanta players improve. The piece urges unity among loyal fans to improve the game experience.
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Ponce de Leon
Harvey Weatherly
Splitter’s
Weatherly
Sporting
Atlanta
Atlan
Harvey N. Weatherly
Jassin
Mr. Weatherly
Ietter
Patriots
American Legion
Bill Hohenzollarn
Yankee net team named for Davis Cup matches
New York August 12 The American Davis Cup defending team will consist of William Tilden II William Johnston R Norris Willigme II and Watson M Washburn announced tonight by the United States Lawn Tennis Association The challenger round will be played at Forest Hills N Y September 2 3 and 5 Tilden and Johnston were seen as certain selections with the two others chosen to support them in singles If either top player is unavailable Williams and Washburn are the obvious doubles pair Richards was watched closely and admired by the committee but the final five were narrowed to the named players
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New York
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
R. Norris Willigme
Watson M. Washburn
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Forest Hine
N. Y
Tilden
Johnston
Samuel Hardy
England
Rhoda Island
Williams and
Washburn
Vincent Richards
Willis BE
Davis
Wallace F. Johnson
A Seabright
N. J
William M Johnston
San Francisco
R. Norris Williams
Boston
Seabright Lawn
Hig
Willam T. Tilden
Williams
Solmeton
Rutledge Triumphs Over Social Circle In Home Game
Rutledge defeated Social Circle here today by the score of 10 to 1. Lefty Hays dominated the Social Circle batters, allowing only four hits. Rutledge’s battery figures were Hays and McGahee for Social Circle and McGahee and Leva for Rutledge.
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Rutledge
Sneda
Social Circle
Ito
Lefty Hays
Hays
McGahee
Leva
New Slabman Due Today Feels Strong Pitch Potential
Captain Bill Barden backs a brand-new pitcher for the local roster as Leftwich awaits n ame clarity. The recruit, possibly Ignatz or Shenanigan, is expected to debut at Poncey this afternoon with hopes to fill Phil Redgood’s roster spot. Bill believes the youth, lacking pro experience, can rise to the Southern league level if his arm power matches the distance to home plate.
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Bill Barden
Bill
Poncey
Leftwich
BNL
Ignatz
Percy
Hawkins
Sir
Redland
Rariden
Phil Redgood
Engues
Bobby Jones Shines at Ingleside Golf Course
Bobby Jones improved his golf score at Ingleside, carding a 76 for the front nine and 39 on the back. He teamed with Bill Kingdom and Charles Seipte in a best ball victory, edging opponents as Jones’s clutch putts on the 18th sealed the win.
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Bobby Jones
Ingleside
Bobby
Charles Seipte
Bill Kingdom
Bob Schwab
Sciple
Kingiom
Johnston Is Net Winner In Seabright Final
Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club in New Jersey saw William M Johnston of San Francisco defeat R Norris Williams of Boston 6 4 6 4 6 2 to claim the cup, succeeding Watson M Washburn. Williams struggled with backhand and pace as Johnston dominated at the net.
Sandersville Wins 1-0 In Ten Inning Exhibition Victory
Sandersville defeated Milledgeville 1 to 0 in ten innings in a standout exhibition. Kitchens of Wrightsville powered Sandersville with a twin, while Wasden received. Johnson and Johnson shared pitching duties for Milledgeville.
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Sanuersville
Sandersville
MiNedgeville
Wrightsville
Wasden
Johnson
Milledgeville
New Amateur Athl etic Union Formed In South East
Representatives from South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee and Alabama with chairman Herman Obertobu sing created the Southeastern Amateur Athletic Union at Birmingham after dissolving the Southern Amateur Athletic union The new body will govern all amateur events in the region and officers were elected including W I Street Jr as president AI Doonan as first vice president and J J Ball as secretary treasurer.
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Birmingham
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Tnlon
Southern Amateur Athletic Union
Southeastern Amateur Athletic Union
Southern Association
Southeastern Association
Bi) Street, Jr
AI Doonan
Atlanta A. C
W. W. Green
Rollins College
Wintergreen
Frank Omebee
Pensacolla A. C
J. J. Ball
Great Community Gathering in East Atlanta Park
East Atlanta residents filled a park meeting where Mayor James L. Key pledged to deliver a city standard park with features and future school plans for the area. Civic leaders including Hubert F. Lee and Julian V. Boghm praised youth teamwork, local clubs, and upcoming park improvements amid a civic program with songs, dances, and 100 ice cold watermelons provided by L. W. Rogers Co.
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James L. Key
Julian V. Boghm
Civitan Club
Lee
Tom Law
Rotary
Cc Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Southern A U swim meet leads after day one in Birmingham
The Southern A U championship meet opened in Birmingham with Atlanta leading Dallas 27 to 23 at the half, among 80 entries from cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Pensacola, and Tampa. Records fell as Lea Jarvis and Virginia Ashe set marks in the 40-yard and 100-yard events, while the four-man relay provided the day’s excitement.
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Texas
Atlanta
Montgomery
Mem Ipme
Pensacola
Tampa
Florida
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Datias
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Virginia Ashe
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Atlante
Ragland
Cureton
Crowe
Hatcher
Speer
Virginia Asha
Marian Harper
Iife
Peen
Miss Ashe
Allen
Birmingham A. C
Wilson
Shooheok
Domingues
Walker
Covode
Geier
Rot- Uns College
Miles Virginia Ashe
Miss Yates
Misa Kelly
Mise Lawley
Single G Sets One Mile Pace Record In Circuit Meet
North Handall, Cleveland, August 12 Ed Allen drove Single G to equal a season pace mark for one mile at 1 59 with two sprinters pacing him. The veteran’s mile split 29 1 2 seconds first quarter, 59 1 2 half, 120 1 2 three quarters, and final 29 1 2 seconds. Arion Guy did not beat his 2 03 time as planned. Unfinished heats on the 2:10 pace led to a two in three heat decision to complete the card.
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North Handall
Cleveland
Atlanta
Ed Allen
Indianapolis
Arion Guy
Marine sergeant sets new world record at service meet
Wakefield Massachusetts August 12 Sergeant W Jones of the marines established what was claimed as a new world’s record by hitting 132 consecutive bull’s-eyes in a 300 yard slow fire match during a service tour tournament. An army rifle was used.
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Wakefield
Mass
W. Jones
Marines
Negroes Convicted Of Killing Chinaman Rushed to Atlanta
Berry Jackson and Chief Gonz, two Black men convicted in Jackson county of killing Ben Lee a Chinaman in Commerce Georgia, were moved to Fulton county jail for safety amid mob violence fears after the trial. Sheriff Colier cited threats as the reason for transporting the prisoners to Atlanta.
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Chinaman
Atlanta
Berry Jackson
Chief Gonz
Jackson County
Ben Lee
Commerce
Fulton County
Colfer
Collier
Anis
Henne
Jackson
Revival at Louisville Baptist Church Draws Big Attendance
A revival meeting at Louisville Baptist Church in Louisville Georgia has been ongoing since last Sunday. Dr. John E. White from Anderson South Carolina delivers sermons and is regarded as a leading southern Baptist preacher, drawing much attention to the event.
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Louisvile
Louisville Baptist Church
John E. White
Anderson
South
Civitan Luncheon Attacks Police On Traffic Enforcement
At the Civitan club luncheon in the Kimball house, Julian Boehm denounced police laxity in enforcing traffic laws while Dr. William Hardin urged full reform of Atlanta’s city government. Captain P C Geyer spoke on Haiti’s history, American protectorate, and marine roles.
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Kimball House
Julian Boehm
Police Department
William Hardin
P. C. Geyer
United States Marine Corps
Atlanta
Haiti
Marine Corps
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Geyer_ ssid
Halt
Little Republic
Beebm
Julian V. Boehm
Civitan
Boehm
William _Hardin
Hunter in race in fifth favors police reforms
Foster J L Hunter, a prominent Atlanta resident, announced his candidacy for Alderman in Ward 5 opposing incumbent C R Garner. Hunter advocates police reform, a clean business administration, and citywide improvements, citing support for investigations and reforms. The Ward 5 race also includes T N Cannon, C R Garner, George Harris, T W Mutling, and Roster Hunter, with Cannon promising a platform later.
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Garner
K. Hunter
Awtryd& Lowndes
Undertakers
J. Allen Couch
Hunter
Atlanta
Fifth Ward
Crooke
Tess
Banco Committee
T. N. Cannon
Chestnut Street
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Banco
C. R. Garner
George Harris
T. W. Mutling
Roster Hunter
Barge Line Rates on Coal Upheld
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission upheld government barge line coal rates on the Warrior river from Alabama mines to Mobile and New Orleans. The examiner found no jurisdiction in water rates while noting merits of the case, against Corona Coal Co. and opposing changes to all-water versus rail-and-water pricing.
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Warrior River
Moblie
New
Corona Coal Company
Alabama
Corona Company
Henry J. Debardeleben
Corona
Bar Go Ne
Alabama Coal Operars’ Association
Tuscaloosa
Thres
New Orleans
Railroad Administration
War Department
Hearing Delayed Against Coca Cola Co Directors
In Columbus Georgia a preliminary hearing on an injunction by Asa G. Candler Jr and other stockholders against three Coca Cola directors was postponed to next Wednesday due to judge illness. The case targets a voting trust tied to stock held by W C Bradley of Columbus Eyneat Woodruff of Atlanta and KB W Stetson of New York City.
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Columbus
Asa G. Candler, Jr
Coca-Cola Company
George Munro
Malcolm Jones
Macon
W. C. Bradley
Eyneat Woodruff
Atlanta
KB. W. Stetson
New York City
Lower Grain Rates Boost Prices to Farmers
Washington reports lower grain export rates are in effect and planned, with intends of broad rate cuts from Chicago to New York and Mississippi river points. The White House says these reductions, plus export trade finance aids and Europe needing American food, justify strong hope for better farm prices and wider benefits across the crop.
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White House
Chicago
New York
Mississippi River
Gulf
Europe
Traffic violator bonds spark City Council plan
A town meeting discusses raising penalties and imposing higher bonds to force speeders into court. Officials propose minimum heavy bonds, a flying squadron, pedestrian alleys, and public offender lists. Commissioner King notes jurisdiction limits but supports stronger enforcement.
Plan to Deceive Public Charged
McCalley and Miss Riordan figures clash in Atlanta. Riordan accuses McCalley of political maneuvering and religious bias while McCalley claims a key witness is unavailable. Riordan disputes insinuations and notes errors in Gaines statement amid a heated federation dispute.
Drastic traffic rules proposed by police board
A fragment discusses the police board's drastic traffic rules and criticism that few traffic cases are brought, noting only reputable citizens face court actions while others avoid consequences through fixed bonds, as per Junior Chamber concerns.
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Police
Johnson
Poice Department
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