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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1919
Page
14
In a lively reminiscence, Malcolm McLean recalls early baseball stars, giants like Hudson and Anson, and the Chicago White Sox battles with St Louis. The piece blends tales of pitching shifts, fielding feats, gate receipts, and the era’s colorful personalities in a nostalgic, period voice.
From Saratoga reports Sunboyne, owned by P A Clark, is tipped to win Latonia’s $30,000 championship as Dunboyne heads a strong lineup with trainer Hogan considering rider Buddy Haser. European rivals are scarce with no European-owned horses entering.
Dick Emmon of Chicago notes the White Sox as 7 to 10 favorites in the pennant race and a key series against the Reds. He cites players spending World Series spoils, farm payments, and new purchases as evidence of their confidence and eagerness to face Detroit and the Tigers.
Langdale pitched a four hit shutout to defeat Shawmut 4 to 0 in a sunlit afternoon. Wil limited Shawmut to three hits while Langdale aided by strong defense and timely hitting. Shawmut’s only runs came on a late single and double as Langdale and defensive plays shut down the visitors.
New York August 20 Special The Army Navy and Civilian boxing board will soon hold elimination contests to crown the heavyweight champion of the army and navy. The belt, valued at 50 000, will be decided in a tourney culminating at Alton Ohio with promoter Matt Hinkle staging bouts featuring Jack Burke Larney Lichtenstein and Captain Bob Roper. The goal is to develop a service champion who could meet Jack Dempsey for the world title. Soldier relief groups back the plan and will fund their champions through a two year eliminator run. A separate note mentions a fingerprint card method for identifying automobile owners and preventing theft.
The 1916 Grand Circuit season features Goldie Todd, a 4-year-old filly by Todd Mac out of Goldie Todd, dominating pacers. She set age records at Detroit and North Randall, with a 2.01% mile and 2:04 marks at North Randall and Belmont Park. Her dam, Zombro’s daughter, ties to famous 2:07% progeny, foreshadowing pursuit of 4-year-old honors from Miss Harris M.
New York reports nearly 1 400 officers and men of the First Division return after over two years overseas. Major General Edward F. McGlachin Jr. leads the division with staff and detachments from the Twenty eighth Infantry and First Engineers aboard the transport. An advance party from Orizaba, with ten officers and eighty enlisted men, prepares reception and plans for the division's welcome.
Jack Power of Washington DC noted lecturer and humorist will address the men at the federal prison today. Power has spoken to large audiences in the south and is forging to the front as a magnetic speaker. He is fearless and drives his arguments home with force.
Rumors say Babe Ruth could be sold to the New York Yankees for two players and 76000 in cash. Captain Roger Peckinpaugh and J Franklin Baker are cited as authorities, though names of the two players are unnamed. The Yankees seek new material amid a cache of minor leaguers and trade chatter continues. Ruth reportedly favors New York.
West Point fell to Fairfax 4 to 6 in a brisk, error-prone contest on a fast field. Fairfax’s Massey stole second and scored after a center-field misthrow, while Wilkinson and Schuessler anchored West Point’s attack. Nine batters struck out as Schuessler worked nine in a losing effort.
Arnald Broyles, clerk of the Fulton superior court, said the office closes Monday at noon for Labor Day. A county court in recess will reconvene, with heavy criminal and civil dockets in the superior court and the municipal court facing its heaviest calendar to date.
Camp Jessup will play Hill-Holden this afternoon at Camp Jessup Park. The public is invited as the game is expected to be one of the season’s most interesting. Pantone is a leading amateur pitcher, with other new arrivals making their first city appearance in a promising lineup.
Savannah hosts a Labor Day swimming program featuring a long distance contest at Thunderbolt. Two large silver cups, donated by Mayor Stewart and promoter Barbee, will be awarded to the winners of the 244 mile events amid numerous entries.
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