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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
4
Francis Ouimet battles Philadelphian J. Platt to the final holes on Oakmont in a rain affected semi final. Platt wins 38th hole after Ouimet misfires on key drives and the weather slows play in a hard fought amateur championship.
In a tense baseball clash, Royston edges Lawrenceville 4 3 after a bold late attack. Southpaw Watbrook delivered key pitches while Royston doubles contributed to the rally securing the win.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a plan to give Tegus the elevator man due to dislike of tobacco. References a pocket item from an old gray sorro r.
Edward F Geers drives four of five winners at the Grand Circuit program in Poughkeepsie New York including Goldie in a straight heat 2:10 pace for 2 000 purse and The Liberty 2:16 trot for three year olds Molly Knight and two Bréeders club events Dudette Wikl Wilt and Bay d also start The Poughkeepsie Purse 4 000 features crowning times 2 0T% 2210 elasa and 2:20 2 year old trot results show The Breeders Chob valued 1 200 Dudette by Btawah Geers wins with Donald Norman and King Scott also racing
The Atlanta sports scene winds down the 1919 season with talk of promising young players, upcoming fights at Ponce de Leon Park, and comparisons to golf greatness led by Bobby Jones. Rumors swirl about a Labor Day clash and potential walkouts if schedules falter, while fans debate Helney and Crescent figures as the city braces for messaging from Vola and more.
Fragmentary notes discuss golf study spanning a decade and playing on courses across the United States and abroad. The writer mentions aims, tendencies to overlook details, wind effects on trajectory, and vague reflections on returns and shot choices.
In Atlanta and Oakmont, Bobby Jones beats RE Knepper Sioux City 3 and 2 to reach the semi finals against Fownes Jr. Oakmont. Platt defeats Ouimet to leave four contenders, Jones surviving heavy rain and tight holes in a long match.
Rob and Ana from Kebriten face off against Tare in a tense match tied to regional standings. The contest centers on efforts to secure lead positions, with both sides pushing for decisive plays and key scores amid tight defense.
In Little Rock the Crackers hope for a revived lineup as Ivy Griffin returns to his old post along with Sammy Mayer and Lena Styles. Injuries to Dykes and others disrupted the team, but Griffin’s comeback aims to reunite the veteran nine and stabilize the pitching and outfield duties as the pennant race unfolds this season.
A Marine sergeant won the 1,300-yard final stage of the presidential match, capturing the champion title amid heavy thunderstorm conditions. He earned the title and received an autographed item from the president as part of the prize.
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