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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
3
The piece previews a boxing bout between Stribling and Kid Young in Atlanta, detailing Young's comeback, Stribling’s class and crowd appeal, and the expected clash at the Business Men's Athletic Club. It notes Young’s confidence, Pa Stribling’s skepticism, and surrounding hype.
Local boxing circles in Atlanta expect Tiger Gans to dethrone Panama Joe Gans in a midweight clash at Ponce de Leon Park. Spectators believe Gans’ blend of speed and power will carry him to the colored middleweight title, despite heavy bets on the veteran Bailey. The promoter Miller pushes hard to secure a standout challenger, while Walkington shores up Bailey’s form before the decisive encounter.
The article discusses boxing chatter around a Florida and Southern scene. It highlights Tiger Flowers as a top middleweight contender, with Gans, Littleton, Wilson, and others in the championship mix. It notes Atlanta and New Orleans promoters, potential matchups, and rising attendances in Macon versus Atlanta.
A Californian invention makes sand blast wood carving possible and promotes summer trips to the East via Savannah and ship. Central of Georgia Railway offers routes to Savannah then by ship to Baltimore Boston New York and Philadelphia with reservations and rates available through the Atlanta office.
Fragmentary dialogue references Johnny Kilbane and a family honor amid taunts and robbery talk. The text shows garbled phrases about fighting, police, and a belt prize, with little coherent context or outcome to date.
Atlanta reports Young Stribling's scheduled Birmingham bout against Ash ton Dow of New Orleans for the Southern featherweight title next Monday night. The Macon youngster would follow with a planned bout against Kid Young in Atlanta Tuesday night. A letter explains the cancellation of the previous Dora fight was not Stribling’s fault.
New York July 7 Rempsey Carpentier promoter Rickard said no definite proposition to Carpentier will be made until he finds Tom Gibbons. Carpentier, willing to fight a top opponent in his class, awaits news from Gibbons. Carpentier saw Newark championship fight pictures and noted a larger, powerful Dempsey, weighing about 193 pounds, stronger than the 188 pounds listed.
Douglasville, Ga. July 7. Douglasville defeated the All-Stars from Atlanta by 6 to 1. Key hitters Keown Giles Peace and Smith led the win with four RBI four runs. Brags pitched well for his third win in four days. All-Stars pitcher corrie doh and Hammell faced solid Douglasville hitting for thirteen hits to seven.
Social Circle lost its first game of the season to Covington 11 to 1 in Middle Georgia league action. Social Circle’s only run came on a Cox homer. Weaver starred for Covington while Nit Hing’s fast hitting and costly errors helped build the margin. a disputed decision cost Social Circle three runs. Batteries Social Circle Camp and Parrish. Covington Weaver and Ackrood.
Greensboro Ga July 7 Greensboro defeated Eaton ton Vi on the Jetter's grounds this afternoon by 30 to 0. Roy Butler pitched a one hitter for Greensboro and continued his heavy hitting at the plate. Batteries Greensboro Roy Butler Reynolds Eatonton Hargrave Snow Horn Bach.
Louisville, July 72. Numerous errors doomed the lineup as Thomson defeated Pontaville 6 to 1. The locals scored their only run in the ninth inning in a game riddled by miscues and misplays.
The program at B2F Kaith's Lyric theater features Hart's dream show with eels and a circus act, Dempsey fight photos, and the Frame-Up melodrama with Dena Cooper at Loew's. Also on the bill are musical interludes, xylophone contributions, magic by the Rickards, rollerskating by Beagey and Clauss, plus the film Co! Steel with Kathleen Clifford. The Howard Concert Orchestra performs The Dance of the Hours, and The Sneakers provides Christie humor. at the Criterion The Man From Toronto becomes Lessons in Love with Constance Talmadge.
Bob Hampton of Placer suffered a fall from his horse during filming of a National attraction. He was shaken but not severely harmed, remaining in bed for a day. Two freckled-faced extras were injured, remaining out of the sun for twenty four hours.
The Cumberland mountains backdrop frames The Fighting Kentuckians a vivid tale of tribe code feuds with strong performances by Thornton Raston and Colin Chase. The Forsyth screens The Mask opened with brisk action and a suspenseful plot led by Jack Holt and Fedora.
The Italian middleweight world champion Frank Carbone endorses Angostura Bitters as a nerve tonic and regulator for the digestive system to keep fighters in peak heat condition. He recommends a teaspoonful in water before meals and at night, claiming strong results for athletic trim.
Grey Lag, star colt of the Rancocas stable, won the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct and equaled the world record for a mile and two furlongs. The time was 1 49 as Goaler, the selling plater, finished behind. Also noted is the British Open winner Jock Hutchison and that ten American pros entered the U.S. Open via wireless message from St Andrews.
Braselton defeated Athens 12 to 4 on Monday as Sloan dominated the mound for the beat game of the season. He allowed three hits and struck out twelve. Braselon, Sloan, and Cagle led the offense with key hits and runs.
A garbled OCR record lists ships and routes with arrivals at Antwerp Liverpool Port Arthur and Galveston plus names such as Lewis Brothers and Pembroke. It mentions schooners, ports including New York Rotterdam and Tampico and various vessel names with scattered dates like July and July 5. The fragment references multiple ships and crews in an unsettled ledger style.
The board reported a rise in total reserves to 5.242 million by June 20, 1921, with gains from growing member strength. Government obligations moved from banking hands to private investors as reserve loans on treasury securities fell to 648.6 million. Total currency in circulation stood at 2.634 billion, while gold stock rose by 120 million since armistice, amid global banking shifts and varied foreign note reductions.
New York reports firmer refined sugar with stronger futures as Porto Rico and Cabis imports rise. Prices advance 0 to 10 points while near-term activity grows. December slips slightly on liquidation. Butter and cheese prices mixed, poultry quiet. Chicago notes higher batter and bread markets amid overall steady commodity tone.
Pathe News special at Keith's Lyric Theater features the Dempsey Jarpentier fight with expert cameramen capturing nearly 200 feet of detailed, realistic film. The reel emphasizes more than arena flash, presenting one of the most complete fight pictures filmed to date.
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