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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
5
The Southern league club refuses entry to the new organization in Atlanta. If they join the outlaw group, other incorporators in cities will balk, and the national commission bars them here unless entry is granted.
The brief bulletin lists club standings as reported by HatHye for the Ye WSHPA group. It notes leaders, ties, and recent results affecting positions within the league. Specific club names and numeric tallies are shown in the order presented by the source.
In a twin bill at Porte Leon the Crickets and the Bills split. The first game featured heavy hitting with Dowell, Smith, and Chapman collecting multiple hits for the Cracker squad, while Blandsmith and Jantzen anchored the Bills in a high scoring effort. The second game saw Smith and Manning fronting Auburn stars in a tense battle, with timely hits from Bisland and Wallen securing a late lead for Birmingham.
James W. Riley, 63, veteran oarsman, accepts a rowing challenge from Teneyck of Syracuse University, 63, at Saratoga Lake. They will tow not later than September 9 for a $500 purse in a 3 mile sculling match.
Madison defeats Newborn 9 to 1 in a decisive second game of the series at Madison Ga. Seon led Madison with strong pitching while batters Perryman Orr and Smith contributed. Newborn's Pitta and Smith combined for the lone run.
Macon announces the hiring of Lewie Hardage, a Vanderbilt graduate of 1933, as coach at Mercer to replace Dr C C Etroud who resigned to join Lewisieny University. Hardage earned all southern honors as halfback and helped Vanderbilt defeat Harvard last year, seen as a strong addition for Mercer.
Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 9 to 6 as visitors knocked multiple hits, with O'Toole and Simon among pitchers and outs recorded. The game featured late runs, Boston and St Louis matchups, and varied scoring across innings, reflecting a high tense contest.
In a scattered Empire State League report Whomanville defeats Cordele 6 to 3 while Thomasville posts 13 runs high. Waycross and Valdosta slates are obscured by garbled innings and misread names with unclear RHE totals. Umpire McLaughlin is named.
Berlin August 21 This International Athletic federation was formally organized here today with charter members including the United States Great Britain Canada Australia South America Egypt Belgium France Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Germany Hungary Austria and Switzerland The delegates adopted statutes defining the federation duties such as drafting rules for competitions registering world Olympic and national records and drafting a common amateur definition American delegates Gustavus T Kirby and James Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union Colonel Robert M Thompson and Joseph B McCabe joined the federation Sullivan chairs rules committee Kirby sits on the amateur definition committee chaired by Franz Reichel France The federation will meet biennially starting with a Paris congress in 1914 Interim governance rests on a seven member four year council Deliberations have been harmonious with several ticklish questions still unresolved such as penalties for false starts walking events and the amateur definition The proceedings are conducted in English and translated into German for non English speakers
Bern August 21 James B Sullivan secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union announced a German team will come to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific exposition in 1916. An American team to Athens Greece in 1914 may visit Berlin for an athletic meet. Representatives from France Denmark Norway Sweden Finland and Hungary indicated they would send athletic teams to the exposition.
In a game dominated by leaping pitching, Groom silenced St Louis while Washington tallied twice off Levereny and Baumgardner. Innings show 2-0 final with strong support from Inn 4 scoring positions, as St Louis failed to convert key opportunities.
A garbled listing outlines ball teams and cities across minor and major leagues, mentioning Montgomery, Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, Macon, Charleston, Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, and empire state era names. It reads as a fragmented schedule page with multiple league references and misrendered place names.
Hoerr and McQuiston of St Louis and Dallas won their way into the doubles finals at the Southwest tennis championship played on Dallas Lane courts. They defeated Riv of Austin and Bummerstadt of Dallas 6 4 in a brillian semifinal. No singles played yet. finals scheduled for Saturday.
Boston faces Cooledge in a two game set in Boston with Kid Blanton slated to pitch both games and Massey likely catching. Cooledge aims to prove itself as the fastest amateur team in Thomas County as Boston’s Eames are expected to be red hot.
Bouts featuring Johnny Dundee and others were announced with managers set to finalize terms into Labor Day plans at a venue near 233 Dodge Street. Earlier wrangling over weight limits and ring readiness dominated discussions as promoters prepared for a high profile boxing card.
The annual Water Sports Day at Fast Lake tomorrow afternoon invites Atlanta Athletic Club members and their guests. Nine events include swimming races, sprints, a canoe race, tug of war in water, and fancy diving for ladies, with cups and medals awarded by event, and eligibility tied to prior results.
Macon fell 12 to 4 as Columbus connected for 15 hits aided by Macon errors. Gordon and Berger paired for the mound duties with Wel dell and Thompson catching. Savannah beat Charleston 3 to 1 behind Peeles strong pitching and timely hitting in a game played at Savannah. Albany opened with a 2 to 1 win over Jacksonville as Wiley allowed only mid inning runs while Hanne and a sparkling defensive grab highlighted Albany’s win.
On August 21 a one sided game was played at Roopville grounds between Burwell and Roopville. The Burwell team, noted as one of Georgia's best amateur squads, won 10 to 3. Batteries Burwell Craven and Robinson contributed in the win.
L F McClelland, receiver of the Clufs Savings Bank, says depositors will receive 30 to 40 percent in September. If court permits selling 62000 in notes, depositors could be paid in full. The bank had about 57000 in deposits when taken charge May 27 and loans of 566000. Receiver collected 17000 in costs. those with checking accounts have paid 7000 on notes. Loans reduced to 62900 and deposits to 50000. An unexpected balance of 3006 accrued interest was found, not listed at closing.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by J W Johnson of Atlanta, a druggist. The petition lists liabilities at 3, with assets totaling 14, indicating a balance due and overall financial distress.
In Newport on August 21 1912 Norris Williams defeated William B Johnston in four sets 63 64 26 8 6 to reach the late rounds of the US National Interclub tourney as Williams shows match winning skill and composure. Other results include McLaughlin beating LeRoy Clothier Nicewise beating Pat Wall Johnson and Strachan, with Nat Nile upsetting Gardner in four sets.
In respect for Jock Meheil the local motordrome cancels tonight's motorcycle races. Races resume Tuesday night featuring the Colonel William Law son Yee Sweepstakes as the main event.
Judge Johns Hart, recently appointed tax commissioner, will open his campaign with a tax reform speech in Greene County at Greensboro tomorrow. He will outline his plans for state tax reform and how he intends to apply equalization measures, with remarks likely to address local tax officials and concerns, while also offering guidance applicable to other counties.
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