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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1913
Page
3
Jim Corbett voices hope for Willard Morris in a set of boxing notes, praising Willard’s game knowledge and power while criticizing Morris, Gunboat Smith, and others. The piece analyzes Willard’s chances, past performances, and tactical edge in upcoming bouts.
In a tight second round game the subs defeated the seniors 12 to 0 as both sides produced continuous action. The subs capitalized on turnovers and disciplined formations with timely scoring in the first and second periods while the seniors struggled to advance before the whistle ended play.
The Emory football select team, chosen by four coaches, averages 171% pounds and 10 feet in height with an average age around 20. Seven seniors, four juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman compose the squad, which includes captain Saton, a senior quarterback who will graduate next June.
Chattanooga's Carl Thompson led the locals as the Tigers were defeated by the Atlante' Sthietic club 45 to 2 amid a rough, fast-paced game. Judging by the visitors' defense and shooting, Atlanta's squad showed stronger balance, while Chattanooga struggled with fast, aggressive guards and missed chances. Thompson expressed desire to return to Atlanta and continues with Maxwell company duties in the city.
Washington hosts twenty eight clubs in four rifle matches for the national interclub championship. Clubs from Cleveland Milwaukee Dithuisant Manchester New Hampshire St. Louis Bridgesport Conn Youngstown and others vie in four classes under the National Rifle Association, with an individual gallery championship held after the club matches ends.
New York’s Johnant Dundee and English lightweight champion Freddi Welsh are set for a ten round bout at The Orleans Athletic Club in New Orleans on New Year’s afternoon. Newspapers will decide the official outcome.
The piece argues the upcoming title bout is more a benefit for Attell than a true championship fight. It notes Attell appears diminished, with only a shadow of his former self visible in recent contests, suggesting retirement might suit him rather than extended competition.
The Southern Association of Professional Baseball clubs meets Monday at the Ansley Hotel with a quiet agenda. Officers to be elected, schedule committee appointed, opening league dates chosen, and pennant awarding to Atlanta likely the main items. Delegates from Atlanta, New Orleans, Mobile, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Washington will attend along with league officials and guests.
At Jacksonville session of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Dr W M Luggs of Clemson was elected president after Dr W T Dud Tev declined the nomination and was named president emeritus. John W Moore of the Citadel was elected VP for district one and John Morrin of the University of Georgia for district two. Dean Atkinson of LSU named third VP and President Brown Ayers of the University of Tennessee fourth VP. Barnesville Ga’s President O T Holmes of the Garden Institute was secretary and treasurer. The association adopted a one year residence rule for football players at colleges over 400 students, with J D Everett of Texas A & M reinstated as eligible. Texas A & M exempted from the rule except when playing member schools. Lexington Ky chosen as next meeting site.
Alfred Goullet of Austria and Ive Fogler of New York win the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. The event ended tonight with Varin and Lawrence second, Root and Feggi third, and Halstead and Helstead among the top finishers. Prize totals ranged from 1600 for first to 250 for seventh, with many bonuses amid a dramatic finish and multiple withdrawals.
Edward R. Bushnell reports from Philadelphia that the Intercollegiate code will largely keep current football rules, noting Western coaches advocate reform and the forward pass remains controversial. He cites conservative eastern teams, praise for Western experimentation, and a proposed number system to identify players to aid reporting and fairness.
At a Thom Antille Baseball club meeting Dudley was unanimously chosen manager for the coming season. Negotiations will be opened with time once, and it is thought he will accept. Officers elected include Rhydon G Mays president, B E Mack vice president, RG Fleetwood treasurer, RG Mays league director. A stockholders meeting last night elected directors and handled other business. the club was reported financially sound.
Edward R Bustoell previews the 1914 ICAA AAA track championship featuring Cornell, Harvard, and Pennsylvanian teams. Pennsylvanian appears favored with stars Lippincott Patterson and McCurdy but faces strong Cornell and Harvard bids, including contenders Vereath Kelly and Meredith. The piece weighs injuries, debuts, and potential record feats in a tense, season-defining meet.
CambridgeMass December 13 Harvard football officials extended to the University of Michigan an invitation to meet the Crimson in the Stadium October 24 next. Chicago had declined a similar invitation a few days earlier. Michigan's response was not yet received. It is believed Michigan will accept Harvard's invitation to play next fall once Chicago's decline is noted.
Saturday afternoon at 7 a cross country race will be held at Tech featuring teams from Knowles Swanndormitert and a local residential group. Prizes include a handsome cup to be won three times by one team, medals for top finishers, and cakes baked by faculty wives.
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