Tech's Withdrawal From the S. I. A. A. Has Dissolved
Tech's break with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association led to a power shift. Georgia and Auburn followed, while Vanderbilt Sewanee and possibly others may join new independent groupings. The move boosts Tech athletically and signals a likely dissolution of the old conference within months.
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Kircher Sent Home by Bill Schwartz
Local note reports Kircher sent home by manager Bill Schwartz after a clash over team duties. The article cites unnamed sources and hints at a rift affecting lineup decisions and future confidence in the squad.
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Bill Schwartz
Thompson Daubs GullS in White
Dick Jemison reports a pitching duel as Thompson limits the Gulls to no runs while the Crackers struggle against Karr. Key plays feature Bisland, Perry, and Keufman with Thompson aiding on offense and defense as Moran and Niederdorn provide late resistance. The narrative hints at a follow up on page four.
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Clayton Perry
Williama
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Miller
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Dick Keufman
Mary Calhoun
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Matthews Will Be Signed by Locals
Outfielder Matthews, a speedy center fielder for the Macon Peaches, will be given a trial by Manager Billy Smulth when the Crackers return from a road trip to New Orleans. Matthews, a Jan free agent, applied to Manager Smith for a job and is expected to join upon return to Manning’s place in right field. Gari Thompson did not travel to Pelicanville and will pitch the first game upon the Crackers’ home return Wednesday.
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New Orleans
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Rovals
Gari Thompson
Pelicanville
Ty Cobb Denounces Ten Cent Baseball Move By Feds
Ty Cobb argues the Federal league’s ten cent admission cheapens baseball and betrays major league pretensions. He contends higher costs are necessary for players and teams, warning the move could bankrupt smaller clubs and damage the sport’s legitimacy. Continued on Page Five.
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Hendryx Sold to the Yankees from New Orleans
New Orleans reports confirm Southern League star Tim Hendryx, Pelicans centerfielder and league leading hitter, has been purchased by the New York Americans. If true, he will join Miller of the Mobile Gulls in competition for berths with the Yankees after the pennant race concludes.
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Upson Named to Naval Advisory Board Committee
Ralph H. Upson of Goodyear Tire and Rubber was chosen as a member of the special committee to assist the naval advisory board in applying aircraft to warfare. President A Seiberling of Goodyear also became a director of the American Society of Aeronautic Engineers, formed at Edison’s suggestion. Upson’s selection acknowledges his aeronautic eminence, practical balloon development work, and flights.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
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Aeronautic Department
Sloop Westward Wins Bold Trophy Race at Bay
Sloop Westward of the Corinthian Yacht Club San Francisco won the first race in the Bold trophy cup competition at the Panama Pacific exposition regatta. The 14 mile bay course finished in 1.68.0%, with five starters all from San Francisco.
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San Fran
Double Header With Pelicans Opens Crackers Series
The Crackers travel to New Orleans for a four game set with the league leaders after a postponed trip. First game starts at o'clock with two seven inning contests likely. They then play Pelicans Monday and Tuesday before returning home for thirteen more games.
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John Dobbs Recalls Rube Kissinger With Pelicans
New Orleans August 14 Special. Manager John Dobbs exercised his option on Rubes Kissinger the veteran spitballer and Rube will be back with the Pelicans next spring when they start practice. He was loaned to the Vols and immediately began winning ball.
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Williams Defends Achelis Trophy in Seabright Showdown
Seabright N J August 14 Nor Rin Williams Jr defended the Achelis trophy against Karl H Her today in a four set youth tennis match The scoreline read 7 5 6 4 3 8 6 2 Behr struggled to steady his game and failed to match Williams drive during decisive moments of the contest especially when pressing the net after long rallies
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Maurice E. McLoughlin
Grant Field To Add Stands For 12 000 Fans At Tech
Tech authorities announced plans to expand Grant Field with a 12 000 seating capacity by adding a 460 by 75 foot concrete stand and use existing wooden sections. The project aims to be ready by the September football season, expanding techs stadium to the largest in the south and potentially 40 000 seats with future bowl expansions. John W Grant funds the improvements in memory of Hugh Inman Grant, with Prof W N Randle leading athletics efforts to realize the field expansion.
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Gordon football men awaiting gong
Gordon prep school players in Barnesville Georgia await reporting orders to begin a demanding schedule. The team faces Sewanee Military Academy on home soil and clashes with Riverside Darlington Richmond Academy and G M C along with Mercer in late September. Key players depart for Tech and Georgia, while new seconds and incoming recruits promise depth for the season.
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Sewanea Military Academy
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Darlington
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Richmond Academy
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Mercer University
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Georgia
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Prentiss
Sima
Endurance Run Scheduled by Atlanta Motorcycle Club
Motorcyclists plan an endurance contest and hill climb for Labor Day September 6 with a 26 mile circular course. Riders meet next Tuesday at Faces Ferry road clubhouse to form a start schedule of 25 mph. Prizes include 50 dollars for first, 35 for second, plus lamps and anecdometers. entrance fees to be decided.
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Weather and league games listed by city and league
Weathern League matches include Atlanta in New Orleans Chatte a in Memphis Worming t in Mobile L A. in Nashville Chitegs in it Lows American League games note IG Louis to Cleveland Detroit in Chicago Tesgee Federal it Lows in Newark
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