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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
11
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletics Association title race heats up as the veteran team aims to clinch the championship with a key game tonight. Officials urge members and guests to arrive by 7 o clock to catch the pregame events and celebrate the season's progress.
The Mobile Y M C A reports it will not field a basketball team this season. The decision ending the program affects positive hopes for local youth, with the club citing reasons linked to organizational direction and resource allocation.
Officials from the Cin cinnate team and President Gilmore of the Peder il Torgue held a post noon meeting verifying no result yet. They planned possible recitations for tomorrow or Monday while the terms are reviewed. Tinker prefers to stay in Chicago amid uncertain outcome.
Plans to limit passing by top players in a national pre seed tournament unfold as amateurs prepare to compete. Officials note the event must be won three times to secure a permanent title and place.
The piece reports on World Series games at the Panama Exposition with scattered details about teams and individuals. It mentions New York and other names, noting events and potential outcomes despite garbled OCR text.
Freddie Welsh the beltweight champion says he will give Whitney a boxing lesson in Atlanta after a New Orleans interview. Welsh plans to arrive New Years Day and then travel with promoter Castro to finalize the rest of his card while Whit ney faces the Fighting Carpenter in an anticipated build up.
Knights of Columbus in Chattanooga to host Atlanta rivals in a splendid basketball night. Local squad faces the Atlanta club in a heated cross town clash set for Saturday, offering a strong rivalry staple for basketball fans.
Local magnates led by Manu pl Bitty Srath President Jack Callaway and directors Charles Nunmills and Gus Pyan of the Athinta baseball association will travel next week to Haddokks for a hunting expedition. They will visit George Otiings, manager of the Huston Hives, at his farm inwar Plaid cis ta, forming the 18th annual trip with the group composed of personal friends of the Boston manager.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on December 24 a special all star game forms the Eleventh Cavalier squad with five nods and the roster includes four Tech players Abrea Vanderbilt two Sewanee players and players from a Tennessee prep school making up the star team.
The tenth annual holiday week golf event in Pinehurst North Carolina starts Saturday at the Finehurst Century club course and runs through year end. Qualifying rounds and all match plays are eighteen holes. Prizes include a gold medal for lowest qualifier and several trophies and medals for winners and runners up across divisions.
A joint meeting is planned between the Players Fraternity and the Commission to discuss a proposed compact addressing a seventh and twelfth clause. The veteran players seek release and a reservation, arguing the clause operation affects fairness but would not be antagonistic to justice.
Manager Hilly Smith of the Crackers will mail player contracts this week while Willem Andrews and Enllis settle salary limits for the squad. Monuments of the baseball scene hint at broader developments as salaries are proportioned and documents dispatched.
Jay Gould of New York and George F Covey of England were announced to play the open world racquet championship next March at the Philadelphia Racquet Club. Gould is the amateur world champion and Covey the professional world champion. A trophy goes to Gould if he wins and prize money to Covey if he prevails.
John Aiken of Atlanta was seriously injured while practicing for the Grand Prize race in Savannah on December 6. He misjudged a turn, struck a tree, and his motorcycle went into a ditch. He suffered a dislocated shoulder a crushed left hip and severe leg injuries. doctors say he will not be able to race.
Chick Evans visits Atlanta for a multi day appearance with the county athletic club. He will tour courses and engage with fans as part of his return after a short absence.
The sporting editor states that a player may compete varsity football at any college not bound by an association rule restricting playing time to four years. If a program enforces a longer period limit, the player cannot participate elsewhere.
In New York next Monday the Philadelphia New York and Boston yachtsmen forming a syndicate to contest the American Cup will hold their first meeting. Genzne MO Pynchon, NY managing owner, will represent New York MW Walter Clark, formerly of the Philadelphia Corinthian, and Wilhead of Philadelphia will head the delegation with six Boston Corinthians attending. Preliminary boat designs will be reviewed and the campaign planned.
New York reports the death of Frank Tyler known as Humming Bird Tyler a famed bookmaker on the old New York racing scene. He died yesterday at his home following pneumonia leaving a legacy of bold bets and notable earnings from race meetings during racing’s heyday.
Mehegan defeated Pat Brown in a twenty round bout in Sydney to even the score after Brown had previously won on points in Melbourne. The Australian light weight decision was witnessed by spectators and secured Mehegan a 1-1 tie with Brown in their two fight series.
Savannah Ga December 26 Special The 200 mile motorcycle race on the Brand prize course for Christmas day, postponed due to rain, will be run tomorrow afternoon weather permitting. Forty entrants from professional and amateur ranks will compete for 1000 in prize money and a silver trophy donated by Savannah’s mayor and aldermen. The top rider must average at least 65 miles per hour. Betsy Jr received notable attention.
Colonel William C Byram a 271 known Miami Florida attorney married Mrs Alma Mappin in Atlanta on Christmas day after a long journey from Washington Georgia Oklahoma and California. They wed at the home of Mr and Mrs GH Lindsay in College Park and departed for Miami to begin their life together.
The Atlante Music Festival Chorus of 400 voices, last heard before 6000, returns Sunday afternoon at the Auditorium Armory. Free admission for holiday visitors in Atlanta. Conductor ert Wollunzen guides rehearsals, Charles A Sheldon presides at the organ, and soloist Mrs Carthew Yorstoun with Jierr Wulffunsen highlights a program of Gounod Wagner Handel and Rossini.
The body of Woodson Kahn was recovered after a boat incident on Red Hill landh ly. His son Gilbert was found near the scene and brought to his parents home. Papimeer Devt Johnson and another son were saved by clinging to the boat. Johnson could not be saved.
Johnson bound over to the superior court after a preliminary hearing for allegedly setting fire to a barn and stealing two mules. A witness from New Jersey Fields was shot by a sheriff posse pursuing the crime. The accused claims charges are by a white man and the involved party may not recover fully.
Howell Woodward a United States Navy lieutenant commander on detached duty is on a month long leave visiting his parents in Atlanta after returning from Europe with a special squadron for the Panama Pacific exposition. He will later proceed to San Francisco as naval aide to the exposition president.
Rev Father William F Rigge, noted astronomic authority and Creighton University rector, will speak Tuesday at College Hall on Life in Other Worlds with stereopticon illustrations. Admission 25 cents. Proceeds aid educational committee and Sacred Heart church.
A Dallas man, 30s, was accidentally shot by his own gun while alone behind the Watkins barbershop in Dallas around dusk. He received non fatal injuries and was expected to recover. Police investigated the incident as an accidental discharge with no foul play suspected.
Macon police raided the Williams Travers saloon on Walberry Street and seized a full barrel of whisky along with several bottles. The case against Travers and others is set for next Wednesday.
Fitzgerald Mills plans a plant expansion to add one hundred new looms to the weaving department and upgrade the mill's operations. The project will also enhance the spinning department and total expenditures are about 50,090 dollars.
A silver service valued near a thousand dollars was sent from Sylvonia to L. O. Benton of Monticello Georgia as a Christmas gift. The presentation was made yesterday by Kittle traveling auditor for Benton system of banks on behalf of Benton’s employer institutions.
Three quarters of a ton? No, 73 tons on keel. Bristol report notes keel weight at 72 tons after December 14 molding. Changes in plans required the extra weight addition to Vanderbilt syndicate five candidate for Americas Cup de fender obligations.
The Griffin city council raised the near beer license fee from 6000 to 15600, the highest saloon license in the United States. Councilman Paul Flinn introduced the amendment. votes favored by Finn Tyus Edwards McDowell and Mayor Henry Smith. Opposed by Ly English Jones Johnson Brewer. The move comes after a year of debate following the earlier reduction to 8000. Public sentiment cites dissatisfaction over near beer sales in Griffin’s taverns.
Chemists of Atlanta and the state plan elaborate entertainment for Section C of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Atlanta next week. A joint meeting of Gramma and Ibima sections of the American Chemical Society will invite all chemists to participate in the entertainment and fund drive. Charles Parsons of Washington, diet chemist of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, will read a paper on the development of the south. On January 1, a smoker at the Winecoil Hotel will host the night gathering, a highlight for delegates and local chemists alike.
Reynolds mourns prominent business leader George T. Ruffin who died at his home Christmas morning from Brights disease. A wealthy county figure, he was married to Ella Whittington (deceased) and is survived by five children. He was in his sixty second year and had played a leading role in local affairs despite ill health.
Mrs Bessie Houser has arranged a Christmas entertainment at the Methodist Church in Perry. The program, The Christ Child in Song and Poetry, is in eight parts with music recitations and songs by town ladies and children. Pictures and scenery will illustrate each part. The crosses will be at five o'clock in the afternoon.
A fragmentary note describes a cold Christmas event at a church gathering where people were frightened and belongings disrupted. Authorities indicate a chilling incident led to heightened scrutiny of those involved and potential charges.
The ENG chair announces a special musical program at Ye Tucktian Mall Baptist Church on Sunday evening. The pastor will lead the service focusing on spiritual topics as part of the themed night The Masters Optim am ar loin.
On December 26 at a rabbit hunt three miles from Marietta Milton Warren aged 19 fired at a rabbit, fatally wounding Richard Ferrell who died in the ditch. Joan Warren aged 14 witnessed the event. Warren, Ferrell, and Warren were hunting near Free farm. Ferrell died from a neck wound before Dr. Nolan arrived.
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