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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
5
The piece spotlights jockey Bimbo and his sensational performance on multiple horses including Gresneball and Cheesecloth. Backers cashed in as Bimbo swept top spots, drew suspensions, and drew praise as the era’s racing prodigy amid stewards’ scrutiny and lavish bets.
Back in Atlanta Bobby Jones, runner up in the national amater, trains for the Southern Open. He praises opponent Herren, notes crowd pressure affected his play, and hopes to rebalance for the East Gale course event on September 8 to 10, expecting strong field and better showing on his home course.
At Miller's club tonight, Young Clipper and Kid York meet in the main event after earlier bouts including Barnett versus Sailor Werner in six rounds and Kid Domb versus Young Billy Miske. A battle royal opens the card. admission is one dollar.
A collage of sports notes discusses figures like Glover Cleveland Alexander nearing final big league milestones and multiple historic baseball moments. It recalls Cobb’s major league entry and long streaks, plus a local interallied games welcome miscue and Irish boxing prominence, all in a period voice with brief editorials on sport ethics and derivate trivia.
Teams Demoe and Anderson faced off in a game with Little Rock at seven and Chattanooga at four. The box shows bases on balls drawn by Vinez for KK and outs recorded by Vines Amophex Johnzon and Time Lauzon.
A colored championship baseball game and a track meet will be held at Morris Brown University on Labor Day September 1 between the Atlanta Giants and the Atlanta Elks to decide Atlanta’s championship on the diamond. Both teams have posted a strong season and the event promises spectacular plays. A special section is reserved for white fans, urged to attend.
Lesson 8a discusses coordinated backing up by outfielders on fly balls and hits. It emphasizes speed, understanding angles, and verbal cues to avoid collision and misjudged plays. Proper spacing and communication prevent two fielders from converging on the same ball.
Detroit unveils plans for the North American motorboat regatta with the gold cup race leading a gala program. The 30 mile gold cup heat will close the day near sundown after earlier heats for the Salian trophy and express cruiser. Handicaps are in place under the Detroit Yacht Club and Boldman committee.
A fragment describes smoother water boosting hydroplane speeds on the Detroit river course between Belle Isle and the American shore, with the main section near the lower course level as it sits between the river and Lake St. Clair.
Reported plans show Atlantic Steel facing Agoga in a midweek clash with H Bither Steynolds Ox Parker on the mound. Admission 2 cents to 2.8 with war tax, set for Labor Day as convalescents and a large crowd are anticipated for the easy game.
A fragment discusses a strong plea from an authority like Rice for football influence. It notes the impact on college circles and the perceived driving force behind the effort, signaling a unique stance within American college sports.
The lecturer notes that many superb oarsmen have also been football lovers. He argues that football provides a foundation for rowing prowess, and records show many legendary oarsmen excelled in both sports.
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