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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
12
The Holzman trophy golf tourney will use Piedmont course handicaps in match play with a handsome loving cup prize and an annual title only to be won three times by a player. Qualifying dates to be announced, while the Parks-Chambers Hardwick event already boosts interest at Piedmont Municipal.
The article discusses a potential matchup between boxers known as Happy and Murphy in New Orleans. It notes Happy is a rugged, money-driven fighter from the hometown and suggests the bout could attract a huge gate with strong local interest.
In Brookline on August 23, a youthful American pair J. Ee Williams of Chicago and Fritz Bastian of Indianapolis defeated British doubles duo Max Woosnam and Neville Turnbull in the national doubles championship. The British three UK teams were upset in the second round, with Gordon Lowe and W. Myers beaten by H. Bundy and Burnham Dell 6-2 6-4 6-1, and J. B. Gilbert and A. Yencken losing to Robert and Howard Jemeay 6-2. Williams and Bastian led Woosnam and Turnbull 7-5 in the first set before dominating the next two sets 6-3, 6-3. Elsewhere Norris Williams and Watson M. Washburn beat Dana and Shaw, while Vincent Richards defeated Johnson and Gardner Jr. 6-6, 6-2, 6-0.
William Johnston and Willis did not play as Fuesda drew a bye. Hutchinton and Williams won 8 Paul defeated Wheelwright and Foster 7-6 6-3 6-4. Norrig Williams and Watson beat pana Shaw and Hardy of New York. Brennough and Putnam beat Williams in straight sets. Tilden and Richards toppled Johnson Gardner 13 4-6 6-1 2-6 6-0. Williams of Chiesa and Baglian beat Woosnam Turnbull in four sets. Roberts and Kinsey defeated Gilbert Yencken 6-2 6-2 6-5. Bundy and Dell defeated Gordon Lowe. International contenders honored.
Asheville North Carolina August 23 special Brank Owens of Atlanta Pat Winston of Chapel Hill and H Hi Russ as dark horse contenders show best in the Asheville Country club championship tournament starting with elimination contests Owens defeats McWane 6 1 7 6 in singles this morning Meyers formerly of Atlanta and key player last year defeated RB Clark 6 0 6 0 Bretney Smith of Asheville beats Waring of Atlanta 3 6 6 4 0 Waring’s early edge fades as Smith’s bold style takes over Over 60 competitors compete in Monday afternoon action
The Bluth team lead contenders for the Grove Park Cup as Owen, with Cary, routs Lipscomb 6 1 6 3 and pairs Waring with Spence to 6 4 6 4. Xes mdeo defeats Bourne 6 1. Rain halts play after two doubles.
A government report shows boll weevil activity in northern Georgia as high as past years, with new territory in north Georgia, South Carolina and parts of North Carolina. Southern Georgia less active due to June drought, similar trends in Alabama, plus heavy infestation in southeastern Arkansas and Oklahoma. Texas notes losses comparable to last year, while Louisiana and Mississippi see varied damage and arsenate poisoning showing limited offset to yields. The overall crop outlook remains doubtful amid drought and weevil pressure, with a September 1 government condition report anticipated.
Memphis Tenn August 23 Special Hadley Williams and C H Cy Pfirman named as Southern league umpires for the post season series between the Southern and Texas league champions John Martin president of the mentiert league announced. Williams and Pfirman have had satisfactory work all season with few complaints. President Martin said Texas League president Roberts will appoint two umpires from his staff and four umpires will work each game. Umpires in chief for each game will be alternately chosen from the two leagues. The series will be supervised by a board of control consisting of the two league presidents and the National Association president will render final decision if needed.
Misa Mabel Buchanan 81 Cherokee avenue Atlanta sustains serious injuries including two broken arms when the sedan she drove overturned near Douglasville on Tuesday afternoon. Her father J F Buchanan, her mother and a sister are slightly hurt. The party, en route to Douglasville, were taken to the Douglasville hotel. Mabel was later moved to a sanitarium. The crash occurred after the car struck a sandy spot in the road. Mabel is an assistant credit manager for a furniture company in Atlanta.
Washington August 23 the shipping board deficiency appropriation bill carrying 48 5 million for use by the board this year passed the senate today with elimination of mail restrictions on salaries for officers and counsel
Hazlehurst Ga August 23 Senator William J Harris spoke to about 300 Jeff Davis County citizens outlining key achievements of his political career. He was introduced by Judge B D Dell.
Minneapolis August 22. Judge Jeley in Hennepin county district court considered whether a vote makes a woman liable to pay alimony in a case brought by Benjamin Liss. The question centers on marital support obligations amid ongoing proceedings.
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