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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
The Georgia five, led by standout guards and a star center, travel to face rival teams on the road in a grueling schedule. Announcers note balanced scoring and strong defensive play as the squad seeks wins overseas to boost standing.
In New York and Chicago, Darrow of the International Baseball League travels to contest a $1000 three month salary limit for Class AA players. He argues the rule harms clubs and questions enforcement while noting clubs face penalties under the new regulations. The piece mentions troubled teams amid the broader dispute.
Boxing events are planned at the Auditorium in January and February to raise funds for the Fifth Regiment inaugural trip. Captain Curles A Stokes chairs a committee to secure backing from several companies and arrange a card featuring Knockout Brown versus Jaki Abel on January 24, with a winner to be matched against Battling Nelson for an early Debruers date.
A fragmentary account discusses Walter Johnson and two umpires amid a heated league dispute. The piece notes Johnson’s perceived toughness, the umpires’ contentious rulings, and Johnson’s reaction to calls, highlighting public debate on plate and fair play.
Hal Reynolds reports Marist routed Stone Mountain 52 to 14 yesterday afternoon at Marist. The game opened tight and then Marist pulled away with relentless shooting and strong team play led by Mehat and Greentree. Stone Mountain’s Mehatt and Greentree stood out for the visitors despite the lopsided score.
At a January 15 meeting of Thomasville probable stockholders for a local baseball team joining the Empty State League, a temporary organization formed to become permanent pending league status. D B Sinclair was chosen to represent stockholders. More than $1500 already raised. many business leaders participate. further pledges expected.
Mobile Alabama reports players ordered to report for spring practice on February 10. Catcher Joe Dunn, a three year Mobile veteran, will move to Seattle. his Mobile spot filled by Schmidt from Detroit via trade. Manager Mique Finn hints at a stronger lineup with three 300 hitters and a robust infield. Ambrose Crosslets notes pitchers show quirks, some with hands in pockets, others with diamond rings.
FP Osborne a 6 feet 4 inch semi pro pitcher and first baseman seeks a trial with the Crackers for the coming season. He will be tendered a contract on Van Smiths return from Haddocks and will be farmed to the same club with a string attached if not fast enough. If promising he could be a valuable addition next season.
William Locke of Pittsburg announced in January that he purchased the Philadelphia National League baseball club. The report notes the deal was finalized around noon, marking Locke as new owner of the Phillies.
The Mercer juniors and sophomores opened their league schedule with close games. Juniors led by quick passes and speed defeated freshmen in a hard fought 8 to 8 score, while the sophomore seniors battled to a rougher contest and won 29 to ? against the freshmen.
New York January 1. The Metropolitan amateur golf championship is tentatively set for May 21 to 24 likely at Englewood New Jersey though site not fixed. The New Jersey state championship is provisionally scheduled for June 5 to 7 at Baltusrol. At least ten clubs in the metropolitan area have arranged invitation meetings promising a strong summer. Special Judge and Mrs Hamilton McWhorter depart for Union Point to join Mr and Mrs Tom Loyless for a Panama trip lasting ten days.
The Atlanta Basketball League faces a protest over a Knights of Columbus win. Directors convene at Wesley Memorial tonight to decide the ruling, with captains Applewhite and Blanchard cited and two teams scheduled to play Sunday. The unlucky tally includes the Atlanta Athletic Club and Columbus Wrights contest standings amid league turmoil.
President Willem Wasanaugh of the Southern Sea League announces five umpires and a probable eighth, with Billy Carpenter Atsare Brekensteins Otis Stockdale Dit Weaught Din Fitzsimmons Bill Hattwof named. Joe Bean may join as additional umpire. double umpire system planned. Missing Frain Rudderham suspected of missing from the list.
A January 16 mail vote on expelling four basketball teams from amateur athletics for playing unregistered opponents. Faced with outbreaks of unsanctioned games, the association proposes penalties and suspensions for teams such as Fordham University Toronto University and Manhattan College. The Crescent Athletic Club and The Bride voice literary imagery amid the report.
Chicago January 15 two important baseball gatherings are set in Chicago. The national commission will elect a chairman and secretary with August Herrmann expected to continue as chairman and John Bruce Jr. to be named secretary. The other event is the American association club owners yearly meeting delayed from Cincinnati by Ban Johnson’s illness.
Chicago judge releases Jack Johnson on a $20,000 bond for a Mann act charge while holding $5,000 on a smuggling case. Johnson remains within federal jurisdiction after a Battle Creek interruption en route to Toronto. He claims no intent to evade trial and seeks time to arrange new bonds. He says two cars were shipped as a vacation detour before returning to Chicago.
The Georgia basketball quintet coached by Howell Peacock leaves Athens January 15 for Maryville Tennessee to play Maryville College then faces the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Friday night. The team includes Tor Brind, Johnson, Liddell, Frank Carter, Albert Peacock, Rawson, and a substitute. After Knoxville they return via Atlanta to play the Atlanta Athletic Club Saturday evening.
Jesse Westergaard, a 218 pound 6 ft 3 in wrestler from Duluth, proclaims a claim to the world heavyweight title, asserting a longer reach than Jack Johnson. Emil Kilark, manager of Frank Gotch, backs the so called white hope to fight Al Williams at Hot Springs on February 15.
Presidents Farrell and Hempstead will meet Friday to arrange Yankees home games at Polo Grounds during the season while the new field is built. Polo Grounds courtesy extended to Farrell’s team as McGraw and Chance prepare Gotham defense against rivals.
Sacramento reports Senator Brown of Los Angeles introduced a measure to curb prize fighting. It would make prize fighting a misdemeanor, permit exhibitions with no admission fee for up to ten rounds, and restrict prizes to medals or trophies under $35.
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