Close Call as Glenn Skirts Tire Blowout at Motordrome
Atlanta rider Harry Glenn narrowly escaped death after a rear tire blew in the third lap of the Valedrome de Buffalo sweepstakes at Jack Prince's Motordrome. Glenn shut off his power, slid off the track, and rode his rim to the pits as the crowd erupted. The event featured a dramatic dead heat in the special three cornered match race and multiple heats with strong showings by Graves Swartz Lochner Renel Luther and Richards in a French point system.
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Harry Glenn
Atlanta
Jack Prince
Valedrome de Buffalo
Glenn
Harry
Dia 4
Swartz
Lockner
Schwartz
Graves
Swarts
Renel
Lochner
Swarty
Firat
Valedrome da Buffaio
Firat Weat
Nants
Luther
Tame
Richards
Eleven Southern Leaguers Recalled in MLB Release
Cincinnati August 16 The National Commission issued a supplement listing major league players released to minor league clubs with recall options on August 15 1913. It details recalls and optional agreements and notes several transactions with sums paid to clubs and names multiple players and destinations across American and National Leagues.
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Cincinnati
National Commission Today
Lst
St Louisa
Chattanooga
Walsh
Austin Roche
Washington
Iinta
Clark
Montreal
Cintinnau
Sasnville
Granfield
Farrell
National Association
Pittsburg
Atlanta
Conzelnan
Boston
San Antonio
New York
Erison
Mobile
Roth
Hammer thrower McGrath in theater assault shock
New York August 16 Olympic champion hammer thrower Matthew McGrath may lose sight in one eye after a midnight Broadway theater fight. Five men seeking roof garden tickets were restrained by a officer who found them intoxicated. McGrath, a root garden special officer, allegedly defended himself as a cane was swung and struck him in the right eye. Police arrested the five attackers and charged a suspect named John Brink, an 18 year old civil engineer, with felonious assault.
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New York
Matthew McGrath
McGrath
Root Garden
Tie
John Brink
Dodgers Acquire Collins in Three-Way Deal
Brooklyn reaches a three corner agreement involving BEL Collins the Newark outsider and Leo Callahan. Hub Northen moves to Newark with Collins heading to the major leaguers. Brooklyn plans to use Collins in right field immediately.
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Dodgers
Collins
Brooklyn
Today
Bel Collins
Newarks
Superbas
Leo Callahan
Hub Northen
Newark
Blackburn Recalled From Milwaukee Am Assoc Team
The Chicago Americans today recalled pitcher Blackburn from the Milwaukee American Association team after shortston e was sent down and then Blackburn was brought back to join the major league club during the August 16 roster move.
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Blackburn
Chicago Americans Today
Shortstone
Milwaukee American Association
Overland 1914 Cars Show Three Body Designs on One Chassis
The 1914 Overland models, reviewed from Toledo to Atlanta via Overland Southern Auto Co, introduce three body styles on a single chassis. Details note a larger 4 1/8 by 4-1/2 inch motor, constant level splash lubrication, redesigned intake manifold, larger universal joint, and a strengthened rear axle, with touring car and roadster options featuring electric lighting and Willard battery. Prices run from 960 to 1078 dollars with starter and generator upgrades.
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Overland
Whlys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Atlanta
Overland Southern Automobile Company
Overland Company
Isit Overland
Gray & Davis
Camp Perry National Rifle Matches Open With New Records Set
Day two of the National Rifle matches at Camp Perry Ohio featured record attempts as more possibles emerged. Lt. Col Winder of Ohio led the adjutant general’s match with 100 plus 3 bullseyes and 36 consecutive x hits, a new mark. Governors match and stage details followed with infantry leaders and scores noted, while running deer target practice drew crowd reaction and Bishop of Wyoming posted 43 of 56 in the deer event.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
National Assoltation
Adjutant General
Co Winder
G Emerson
Adjutant Generals
Colohar Winder
Bishop
Wyoming Infantry
All-Comers Tennis Tourney At Newport
The Newport all comers tennis tourney opens Monday on the Casino courts with entries featuring leading American players. The doubles final will be moved to Wednesday to allow Davis Cup contenders ME McLoughlin and T Berny practice together.
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Newport
Rod Wrenn
Dehalders
ME McLoughlin
Berny
California
Pacifi Coast Af
McLoughlin
Bundy
New York
All Games Start Sooner At Ponce De Leon This Season
Beginning Monday, all games at Ponce de Leon will start at 3 30 rather than 8 45 as the afternoons shorten. A Houston police Cadillac used for court calls and prisoner transport logged 74 030 miles in two years and ten days, a record for a 1918 model later replaced. the car, rebuilt, will be sold with a guarantee.
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Ponce de Leon
Cadllac
Police Department
Houston
Texas
Igi
Tinker defies Herrmann over club policy and gag order
Boston reports Joe Tinker, manager of the Cincinnati National League team, jeopards to resign unless President Garry Herrmann changes policies. He cites baseball law violations for speaking out and notes players are being sold to minor leagues and management pressures. He says he may quit or leave for his fruit farm if not backed by owners or supporters.
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Boston
Joe Tinker
Garry Herrmann
Tink
Herrmann
Tinker
Surrae
Herry Mann
Eson
Rogers to Billies in Montgom ery deal
Rogers the St Louis catcher formerly on bench duty with the local American League club was released to the Montgomery Southern League team this afternoon.
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Chicago
Birmingham
Frough
Maser
St Louis
Montgomery
Brown
Sloan
Chattanooga
Graf
Db Walsh
Cleveland
Orleans Walker
Detroit
Nashville
Gibson
Newark
Atlanta
Thompson
Rogers
Billies
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Overland Southern Auto Company
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Hawley
Ninety — Eighth Infantry
CH Robinson
Fifteenth Infantry
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F.O.B
Willys-Overland
Willys-Utility
Overland Southern Automobile Co
Atlanta, GA
Peachtree Street
Halhs
All-Comers
H Fi Hackett
Ehyl
P. Gardner, Jr
Ewing Taylor
Amon Pinchot
M E. McLoughlin
G. M Churen
W. Kuhn
Basil Wagner
W_M
Clothier SL
Woodward
William A. Larned
Yoo
Holland
Smith
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Macush
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Je A
Deno
Conzolman
Love
August Herrmann
Gagge
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Johnson Motor Car Company Distributors
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Johnson Motor Car Company
Ort
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Ivy
Pleasure Cars and Trucks
Velie Motor Vehicle Co
Avice Dept
PAIGE
Gray & Davis Electric
Standard “Auto Company
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Sanders Speer Vulcanizing Co
Janer James
Auburn Avenue
Atlanta Auto Sale Co
Peachtres Street
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Alco Trucks
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