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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
3
In a regional matchup the Ramblers and Lithonia aim to clinch a win. Lithonia seeks victory at home, while the Ramblers bring a strong lineup and resolve to travel and take the contest.
The Lithonian team won decisively at home, defeating Scottdale 11 to 3 in a Labor Day afternoon game highlighted by strong hitting from the local lineup. The Atlanta Stars, another fast outfit, were set to play next on the same diamond.
The United States Marine Corps team won the national team match at the National Rifle Association event ending at the Navy Rifle Range in Caldwell New Jersey. The 1 600 yard segment kept the Marines in front of the American Expeditionary Force team and the A B B beam finished 47 points behind with a total of 3 329 points.
The War Department announces a special course in physical and bayonet training at Camp Benning Ga to run from September 60. Twenty officers from various arms will report as student officers for duty.
Boston August 29 Eleven more policemen were placed on trial before Commissioner Curtis on charges of violating department rules by joining the new police union. Eight have already been tried but no verdicts announced.
The article discusses how professional baseball players must sustain conditioning from early April to mid October, many teams suffering from fatigue and slower infield play. It notes managers study conditioning, citing Moran Jennings and McGraw, with anecdotes about Little Brownie Foreman and Clark Griffith highlighting the era’s emphasis on fitness and its challenges.
An advertisement extols Camels as unlike any cigarette, praising their expert Turkish and domestic blend, smoothness, lasting flavor, and freedom from harsh aftertaste or lingering odor, urging readers to smoke them liberally for true satisfaction.
Mrs. RE Letts of Chicago, holder of the Women's Western Golf association titles in 1916 and 1917, advances to the Detroit Golf Club final to face Mrs. Perry Fisk of DeKalb Ill. Both semi finals ended with Letts defeating Higbie and Fisk beating Foreman on the 13th green in 18 holes amid below-average play and strong putting.
The narrative recalls tall players over six feet nine and diminutive giants like Bert Cunningham and Charlie Dexter, with anecdotes of fine moments from players such as Tommy Leach and Jap Barbeau. It contrasts modern managers seeking size in pitchers with the toll of nerves and endurance on players during long campaigns. The piece also covers contemporary politics with senators discussing the treaty and reservations as well as Allied postwar conferences.
A battered Cen not fielded a ball to save his life by accident but fought on gritting his teeth. Each error met with a fierce reply as he rallied for revenge and produced timely hits to upset Cuba and secure the league flag.
Charlotte North Carolina August 29 six companies of troops patrolling the streets since Tuesday morning after a clash between policemen and striker sympathizers were entrained for their home stations this afternoon. They came from Winston Salem and Durham.
In a dramatic session in the chamber of deputies, more than twenty expected speakers abstained, leaving Premier Clemenceau emboldened as Andre Tardieu announced the government would proceed. Vivian and Barthou indicated ratification could come by week’s end, while debates touched on Rhine neutralization and German accountability for the war.
Lexington Hickory Lincolnton and Statesville report quiet streets as Adjutant General Royster orders troop removal over May McNinch and Gardner protests. Raleigh wires Royster to return to Charlotte. 700 armed citizens form an immediate defense. Police note pistol fire from a fast car on South Tryon Street. no injuries reported and occupants unidentified.
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