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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
4
New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Crackers 8 to 6 at Poncey Park in the first game of a four game set. Rays Roberts struggled, Thorburn allowed multiple hits, and Pelicans benefited from infield errors and wild pitches. Knaupp and Daubert sparked late rallies as the Cracker defense faltered and Pelicans pulled away.
Forest Hills August 28 Gerald K Patterson and Richard Norris Williams II led third round singles in the all comers championship on the West Side courts. Patterson battled Watson M. Washburn 7-5 1-6 6-1 3-6 6-2. Williams defeated Willis E. Davis 6-2 6-9 6-2 as McLoughlin Johnston Tilden and Garland advanced in a day of intense competition across international and inter sectional rounds.
Mrs Harold Foreman of Chicago shocked the field by defeating twice national champion Mrs H Arnold Jackson 3 and 2 at the Detroit Golf Club, reaching the semifinals where she meets Mrs P Fisk. In the other side of the draw Mrs F C Letts Jr faces Miss Dorothy Higbie after Higbie beat Mrs David Gant 1 up.
A roundup of scores from the South Atlantic League American Association International League Virginia League and Texas League. Results include Spartanburg at Greenville Augusta at Columbia Charleston at 9 Columbus at Louisville Minneapolis at Kansas City Toledo at Indianapolis Rochester Reading Buffalo Jersey City Binghamton Baltimore Toronto Petersburg Portsmouth Richmond Newport News Norfolk Suffolk Dalian Waco Shreveport Fort Worth Houston Beaumont San Antonio Galveston with various wins and losses.
An uproarious opening in New Orleans baseball sees Per due duel the Crackers as fans relish a chaotic slow motion of plays and near misses. Amid hype about New Cheang and Heinemann, Atlanta nimbleness and Mexican Gulfathica’s puffing woes spark wild chatter about pennant hopes and gate receipts.
In Boston doubleheader action Philadelphia toppled Jonas 8 to 3 in the first game, Witt and Walker leading the offense, then Boston won the nightcap 2 to 0 behind Pennock as Philadelphia was held to three singles. Yanks Take Two New York defeated Washington in both ends of a doubleheader, Mays tipping Johnson in the 14-inning opener 5 to 4, then the Yankees won the second 5 to 3. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1 on wet grounds as Schupp silenced the Pirates. Phillies Win One Philadelphia snapped a nine-game skid with a 14 to 2 rout of New York, Meusel extending his hitless streak to 14 games. Dodgers Divide Two Brooklyn won the opener 6 to 1, then Boston struck back 4 to 3 on errors at Ebbets Field.
Kid Karst from Fort McPherson and Bat Budd, Atlanta’s own, prepare for a ten round decision at the Auditorium Promoted by Hume McDonald Two judges Calvert and Kaliska of Camp Gordon to decide if needed McDonald to cast final vote Preliminaries feature Kid Nepple vs Stumpy Sullivan Battling Barnett vs Young Rodman Kid York vs Rabbit Palmer Tickets available at Chess' Place Rex Billard Capitol Laula Silverman’s buffet Monday at 8:30 PM
The page lists racing events at Sara togs Racing association in Saratoga N Y trotting Grand Circuit at Readville Mass and Great Western Circuit finale at Des Moines plus golf Western women's championship in Detroit tennis National championship at Forest Hills L I and the Detroit gold cup regatta opening. It notes various baseball games across leagues including National Leagu and American League matches. A postponed examination of President Johnson concerning Carl Mays suspension is dated New York Aug 28 and set for Sept 4 by Referee George J Gillespie.
Fargo North Carolina August 28 Jos Guyor former Carlisle athlete and ar?-nate of Jim Thorpe allegedly was attacked by the New Yorkoan giants in a disputed incident near the town.
A fragmented sports brief notes the closing phase of a youth club baseball season, naming Keane and Peewee Bue as participants in a local league. The readable fragment suggests a final or concluding event, with no clear scores or dates available in the surviving text.
Readville August 28 event saw Mc Gregor the Great defeated by Mariondale in the 2 12 class trotting. Murphy drove Direct C Burnett Lanardo to straight-heat wins in Neponset and Pilgrim races. Wilkes Brewer wins Blue Hill trot and stable engines dominate with large purses. Denver promoter Jimmy Hamill offers Benny Leonard $20,000 to meet Charley White in a 20 round title bout.
Local chatter centers on Merlin Kopp and Dan Daniels as to who is the fastest in the Southern league. McEadhron clocked a 12 second home run circuit, while Dobbs and Bears president Bill Logan wager on Daniels. The planned race could occur before the afternoon gate, adding appeal to the event.
Entries close today and Saturday for the City Tennis Championship to be held next week at Piedmont Park. Parka Chambers Hardwick and Ferrin Sporting Goods House attract a large field, with Lowry National Bank trophy up for the singles winner and cups for doubles victors. Parks-Chambers-Hardwick, Perry Sporting Goods, and W. J. Gilleapie back a well organized event with courts reserved for players. Jefferson Davis Hunt will not participate in the singles, adding anticipation for the new champion.
The national team match the final event in the National Rifle association program began today at the navy rifle range in Caldwell New Jersey. Teams shot slow fire on the 200 yard range and rapid fire on the 500 yard target with the 1000 yard stage to be fired tomorrow. Scores posted show service team division led by the United States Marine Corps with 2307 and the U S Navy team at 2258 among others including the Infantry and Cavalry teams and several National Guard outfits.
Former Cub and Giants pitcher Phil Douglas, long missing since suspension by McGraw, arrives in Chicago and signs with the Logan Squares for a Sunday semi pro game. Rall-Lights of Toledo are listed in game arrangements, indicating local interest and competitive matchups.
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