Big Day Sparks July Fourth Boxing And Tennis News
July Fourth events dominate with Jim Trynn versus Jack Johnson boxing in Las Vegas as public opinion pins hopes on Johnson’s victory. Other notes cover Flynn’s rivalship, lightweights, and a Southern tennis championship race among Carter Jr Ginnr Smith and Dr Nat Thornton. News from the Crackers baseball club discusses roster limits, injuries, and debuts for Becker and Waldorf. ETH OBRIEN departs Atlanta amid fan support and hope for his next team. Inside, speculation mixes with season woes and future prospects across sports.
Statham High Triumphs 12 0 Over Winder High
Statham High School defeated Winder High 12 to 0 in a July 4 Special. McDonald led Statham boys as they shut out Winder despite scattered hits. Winder pitcher surrendered two home runs. Batteries listed as SH 5 McDonald Arnold WHS Jackson Copper Dunn.
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Gulls Win Final from Crackers in Eleventh
The Mobile Gulls defeated the Crackers 5 to 1 in eleven innings, clinching the series. Brady and Campbell each pitched well through ten innings, with Odell saving for the Gulls. Key defensive plays by Harbison, Odell, and Brads fueled the late rally as Gull hitters secured victory in the eleventh.
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Dick Jeminon
Mobile Gulls
Crackers
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King
Jimmy Brady
Brady
Campbell
O'Dell
Gulls
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Paulet Walsh
Harrison
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Standing of the Clubs In the Democratic Donkey Front
A brief column notes the evolving status of political clubs as the nation confronts new democratic ideas. It frames the donkey symbol as representing emerging progress and organizational reform within party factions.
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O Keefe Faces Frank Whitney In Main Bout In Atlanta
Philadelphia light hitter Tommie O Keefe meets Cedar Rapids fighter Frank Whitney in the main bout at Harry Statens old club on the Viaduct Place under Gate City Athletic Club auspices. Both are in prime form and evenly matched, promising a fast, hard hitting card with Charlie Lee vs Kid McCoy in the semi windup and other preliminaries.
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Philadelphia
Lightning
Tommie Delvin
Gate City
Frank Whitney
Fighting Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Loway
Harry Statens
Viaduct Place
Gate City Athletic Club
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Charlie Lee
Kid McCoy
Kilda Kokolo
Johnnie Lang
George Dirkson
Kid ‘Walcott
Savings Offer From Trust Company of Georgia
Put your savings to work by opening a Savings Account with the Trust Company of Georgia. Four percent paid on deposits.
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Trust Company OF Georgia
Johnson Flynn Fight Buildup Before Las Vegas Showdown
Betting boards show Johnson a 3 to 1 favorite over Flynn with $10600 to 36909 on Johnson to win and $5000 placed on himself to win in 15 rounds. Las Vegas streets bustle as promoters and Colorado supporters arrive. Johnson and Flynn prepare, Referee Id Smith discusses gloves, ticket sales surge, and local hotels offer beds and meals for fight crowds.
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Jack Curiey
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Washington World Series Victory Over Elberton
Washington won the second series 6 to 2 at home in Washington on July 3. Battery performances included Ayers and Willis for Washington and Hulme Tabor and Harper for Elberton. Washington had 5 hits off Ayers and 11 off Hulme, with one error for Washington and several for Elberton, finalizing a decisive win in this regional baseball game.
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Elberton
Ayers
Willis
Hulme Tabor
Harper
Hulme
Washingtond
Eiberton
Becker and Waldorf Signed by the Crackers in Major Moves
Pete O Brien released Becker and Waldorf who were signed by the Crackers. Rudolph Waldorf the big right hander from Notts Dame University and previously with the Chicago Cubs was sent to Atlanta for seasoning. Hemphill Buck Becker signed from the Washington Americans joins a revamped roster with two left handers and four right handers. Chug Coombs retained as a versatile reliever. Pete O Brien praised for effort but deemed surplus as the veteran infielder departs to seek minor league opportunity.
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Rudolph Waldorf
Notts Dame University
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta
Hemphill Buck Becker
Washington Americans
Bucker
Waldorf
Crackers
Chug Coombs
Gulls
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Wolgast Confident in Easy Win Over Rivers in 20 Round Title Fight
Los Angeles July 3 Wolgast the East champion lightweight predicts an easy defense against Jose Rivers in Vernon arena tomorrow afternoon. The 20 round bout starts at 1 o clock with Rivers in superb form and vow to sleep tonight like a baby. Wolgast, the heat weight champion, has recovered from appendicitis and faces heavy bets that he will win. Rivers did road and gym work to stay light. Wolgast weighed 1228.
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Jose Rivers
Vernon Arena
Firvers
Wotsast
Rivers
Questions Answered in Sporting Column Bout Details Revealed
The sporting editor outlines answers on the flat bout location, fighters Atel Nelean and Wolgast weighing 130 pounds, ringside rules on clinches and single arm hits, and seating and financials for the event. Wolgast and Buaranterd splits, Rivera share, moving pictures profits, and betting odds are noted with expected gate, high interest, and public sale timing.
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Piase
Atel Nelean
Nanhville
Wolgast
Jack Welsh
Sillerns
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Rivera
Fligk
Morning and Afternoon Games With the Billies at Ponce de Leon Today
Montgomery Billlixens led by Johny Dobbs face Hemphill’s Cahorta at Ponce de Leon Park in two games on a holiday schedule. Old rivals return with Harold Johns and Piggy Paige in Atlanta lineup and Waldorf debuting as pitcher.
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Turtles beat Pelicans as Swindell struggles in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee on July 3 the Southern League game saw the Memphis club defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 4 to 1. Swindell was erratic and the Memphis defense failed at key moments while Nawton pitched steadily, aiding Memphis’s win amid runners on base and several errors. The report notes box score gaps but credits Swindell with the loss and Nawton with the victory.
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Americus Doubles Up Columbo In Twinbill Opens With Shutout
Americus wins both games in a doubleheader, taking the first 6 to 0 in a shutout and the afternoon game 6 to 5. Batteries in the morning were Lenthell and Torbett for Americus and Columbus, with Courtney Ripe and Monahan for Americus backing up. Cordele visits Americus tomorrow for two more games as a Fourth of July attraction.
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Columbus
Courtney Ripe
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Columbus Cordele
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