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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1913

Page

10

Grant and Thornton Doubles Champs at State Meet

Grant and Thornton won the doubles title at the state championship in a final match over Smith and Mansfield, sweeping in straight sets after a rain interruption. The final included tight net play and strong returns, with Grant and Thornton taking the first set 6-4 and the second set ongoing when play ended.

Grant Thornton Smith and Mansfield Smith Beth Sonora Wansfield Suate Alwys Jim Grant Carter Aigista

Baseball club not liable for spectator foul injury

Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a spectator who was hit by a foul tip must assume the risk when seated in the grandstand. Echo L Wells had won $825 against the Minnesota Baseball and Athletic Association in a lower court, but the high court reversed that verdict.

Baseball Club St Pat Minn To Hall Minnesota Supreme Court Echo L .Wells Minnesota Baseball and Athletic Association Supreme Court

German tennis stars win doubles match at Wimbledon

German Davis Cup players Friedrich Wilhelm Rahe and Heinrich Klein ecroth head to the final rounds with partner J F Parke and F Beamish, as they advance in the tournament. The field includes C P Dixon and MH Rener Barrett, with Lambert Chambers and Mrs Larcombe in the ladies singles, where the holder failed to defend.

Wimblecen Friedrich Wilhelm Rahe i Heinrich Kleinecroth Hert Fo Atier Vwonair T Larcombe

Winder Triumphs Over Lawrenceville in Local Showdown

Winder defeated Lawrenceville 7 to 3 on local grounds. Lawrenceville tallied 3 runs on 6 hits with 7 errors while Winder posted 7 runs on 10 hits and 3 errors.

Winder Lawrenceville Veinder

Pirates 4 0 beat St Louis in shutout at Pittsburg

Pirates lineup changes Hyatt on first Miller at short. Hendrix dominant with bases loaded. Score by innings St Louis 004 400 00 Pittsburg 300 600 1x. Batteries Harmon Wingo Hendrix Simon. Time 2:55. Umpires Brennan and Eason.

Pirates Cordatt Fitteburg St. Louis Pittsburg Hyatt Miller Hendrix St Louis Harmon Wingo Simon Cubs Reds Chicago Suggs Cincinnat Lavender Devers Beachers Cincinnati Cox—A Suggs Packard Clarke Lavender Archer Brennan Eason

Johnson's Bond Not Forfeited in Slavery Case

Federal Judge Carpenter denied government motion to forfeit a $30,009 bond for Jack Johnson to secure his appearance for trial October 17. The bond related to an indictment accusing Johnson of transporting Belle Schreiber from Milwaukee to Chicago. The fighter had been convicted elsewhere, but the decision was appealed and pending. The judge ruled that precedent does not justify forfeiture when a defendant has left jurisdiction.

Chicago Jack Johnson Carpenter Arog Johnson Belle Schreiber Minwuke Chieige Schreiser Cort

Opelika Trojans top Gadsden in nine inning rally

In a compact county league tilt Opelika rallyed for a 7 to 4 victory over Gadsden after a slow start. Batturl earned the win with five innings of relief as Fords Jr and Boone provided support. Newnan and LaGrange both posted late bursts but fell short in their respective games.

Opelika T Gadsden

President's Trophy Golf Play Today Qualifiers Held

The Presidents Trophy golf event begins today with qualifying rounds at the Coast Course. Teams and players from the Ne Atlant Athletic Club compete for spots in the finals. Strong names including Mitch Algom St Lay and others are noted in the early rounds as the field narrows.

All Day Shoot At College Likely Air Rifle Event

An all day air rifle shoot at the college will test 100 contestants. Prizes will be awarded for top marks and trophies based on past records. Barbecue will be served after the event.

Pye Eierts

National Balloon Race Entries Announced by Aero Club

Kansas City Aero club president Myers unveiled participants for the national elimination balloon race to be held tomorrow. The lineup lists pilots from Kansas City, St Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and others with aides, including Louis Horn and Frank Middleton, and mentions passengers Miss Helen Myers, Miss Grace Lininger, and Miss Vivian Whitcomb.

Kansas City President Myers Kansas City Aero Club Arkon Ohic Hopson P A Preston Springfield Roy Donaldson E F Lanning Kansas City Post H . Honeywell Ward Guford Vas Joon E Cole St Louis Helen Myers Grace Lininger Vivian Whitcomb

Gainesville July Fourth Celebrates With Safe Old Fashioned Meet

Gainesville hosts a July Fourth celebration featuring a full day of contests for Hall and nearby counties. A woodmen band provides music while merchants sponsor prizes. The event, under chamber of commerce auspices, includes foot races greased pig chase greased pole climbing and a rats and evil exhibition with local dignitaries participating.

Gaiesville Hall Riversides Frank Anderson Woodmen of Chamber of Commerce Colonel Fleether Johnson Shaerif Craw Gainesville Gatesville

Amateur Games Today at Grant Park and Milledgeville

The Sunlay 5 kooleggue will play games this afternoon at Grant Park and Milledgeville Milledgeville Fourth of July events include old athletic sport exhibition and a baseball game with veteran players. Store closures and flags will mark the Fourth of July observance in the city.

Sunlay Tinorence Grant Pr Old Plant Gro Faemt Congregat Fada Plethon Park Milledgeville

Dillon Knocks Out McKinnon In Indianapolis Victory

Dillon floors McKinnon repeatedly at the American Association Hall in Indianapolis to win the 4ifile weight title. McKinnon suffers multiple knockdowns late, never recovers as Dillon dominates from the start.

Dillon McKinnon Indianapolis Bum Ainnon Bost Tillons McKinnon Wa

Reds announce Shechard deal with St Louis outfielder

The Reds stated from their office that the James Shechard transfer to the St Louis team is officially completed. Manager Tinker refused further comment on the acquisition and Shechard’s role with the club.

Ciseinnat Neunet James Shechard St Louis Tinna Tinker Shechard

Doc Semmens Dies After Heat Illness In Cincinnati

Cincinnati July 2 Doc Semmens longtime trainer for the Cincinnati National League club died from heat effects after leaving hospital where he had been operated on for appendicitis He was a widely known baseball trainer and spent last season with the Chicago National League club.

Cincinnati George Doc’ Semmens National League Baseball Club Semmens Chicago

Rise in Georgia Power returns boosts tax assessments

Comptroller General William A. Wright certifies increases totaling 3329 203 to the tax assessments of the Georgia Railway and Power Company and its subsidiaries for 1912. The Georgia Railway and Power Company proper rises from 35 0797 to 200 0060, the Georgia Railway and Electric from 9 460 0008 to 10 300, and the Atlanta Gas Light from 1 806 000 to 4 500 000. Other subsidiaries show no changes. Total Georgia Railway and Power company assessment set at 15 555 000.

Georgia Railway and Power Company General Willam A Wright Georgia Railway and Electric Company Wito Atlanta Gas Light Company Atlanta Northern Carrollton Electric Company Decatur Electric Company Georgia Railway and Power Compan

Clothiers League Forms At Peachtree Street Meeting

Clothiers league met on Peachtree Street organizing franchises for Gea Muse Clothing Co Daniel Brothers Co Postoffice Department the O4 C club and The Associated Grocers One more team position opening with next meeting at 97 Peachtree Street Monday July 6 30 pm Applicants must have a representative present Schedule opens today and closes September 1.

Clothiers League Peachtree Street Gea Muse Clothing Company Daniel Brthers Company Postaffice Department

Pitcher Williams Sold to St Tous Nation for Delivery

Williams, a pitcher from the Crea Falls Union association, was sold to the St Tous Nation tonight for delivery in September. The announced price is 2700 dollars.

Williams

OAC Triumphs Over Post Office Team 16 to 1

The OAC team defeated the post office squad by sixteen to one. Hall starred on the mound with featured pitching while the entire OAC lineup contributed strong hitting throughout the game.

Post Office Hall

Dr Krom Visits City and Peachtree Inn Meeting

Dr Krom visits the city with Dr Mire Krom at the Peachtree Inn. They note Dr Krom's move from St Angus to Peachtree area, reflecting on his eleven year stay in Atlanta where he made many friends who welcome him back.

Drorry Krom Dr Mire Krom Peachtree Inn Dr Rom St Angustime Atlanta

Record of Cotton Crop Losses Across Four Years

Washington reports the total potential loss to U S cotton crops from 1909 to 1912 amounts to 1 983 564 757 dollars. Climate conditions drive the bulk of damage, with insect and disease losses also noted and boll weevil resistance improving. Deficient moisture and excessive moisture are key factors across the years.

Washington United States Department of Agricultures Bureau of Statistics

Hewell Murder Case Still a Mystery

Dublin on July 4 Special report notes ten days of Hewell murder inquiry. Two detectives assist but no progress details released as officers keep the investigation quiet and restrained.

Dublin Hewell

Athenian Prostrated by Heat Amid City Heat Wave

In Athens the first heat related prostration in ten years struck Otto Hubert a 2300 pound mean during the midday heat. Izdestos marked the hottest day yet with several horses reportedly weakened or collapsing in the street near the home of Misa Amnie Linton, president of the local Humane Society.

Athens Otto Hubert Izdestos Misa Amnie Linton Loral Humane Society

Movies May Restore Girl To Her Mother

San Francisco July 3 The movies may help return Olga Fills five to her mother Mrs Harriet Bille after she was taken from Revere Massachusetts. Boston police have sought John Eills who left with his daughter after the court awarded custody to the mother. A Berkeley teacher furnished a photo and address to a moving picture agency which showed it in California towns. Myrtle Palmer hotel housekeeper saw the mother and girl at a theater and identified the child as one who had stayed with her father. The man registered as Delisle and had moved on to Eureka California prompting police to search there.

San Francisco Olga Fills Revere Mata California Boston John Eills Harriett Bille Berkeley Cal Moving Picture Agency Mra Myrtle Palmer Moving Picture Theater Httle Eureka Cal Mra Palmer Eurelka

Fragmentary judge remark on enlargement of circuit appeal

A garbled judicial remark references seeking an enlargement of my circuit appeal. The readable text mentions a vaude or vendor context and an agent involved in inquiry, but details are incomplete and unclear.

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