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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1921

Page

11

Crackers Travelers Battle Off In Rain Slowed Double Bill

July 8 report from Little Rock notes rain washed out the Atlanta Crackers vs Travelers opener. A double header was teased for Saturday with Johnny Suggins, Marshall, and Rube Ropjason slated to pitch for Atlanta. Local fans packed the stands, hoping the top two teams in the division would clash as the pennant race tightens.

Little Rock Ark Marshall Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Dutchman Rube Ropjason Bubber Jonnard Rank the Kid Hela Memphis Elberfeld Battien

Baseball scores span multiple leagues and cities

Yesterday’s results span the Southern, National, American and other leagues with scores from Atlanta to Philadelphia, noting wins by Boston over Chicago, New York over St Louis, and Philadelphia’s 9 to 4 victory over St Louis. Additional regional games and rainfall delays are listed, along with a Mendocino hospital fire updating.

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New York Shut Out Chicago 1 0 in NL Contest

New York pitchers Nehrt and Alexander held Chicago to three hits with no walks, as Frisch score on a fumble in the ninth after bases were loaded. In Brooklyn, Pittsboro defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3, Schupp’s wildness and Olson error aiding the scoring in the sixth, Hoebertson hit by a pitch butContinuing play.

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Black Crackers Sweep Twin Bill Over Black Barons

The Atlante Black Crackers won both games against the Birmingham Black Barons at Ponce de Leon Park, 4 3 and 1 1. Hampton and Juron pitched in the opener a wild ninth inning tied the score then Cox walked Means scored in the Crackers half of the last frame with Smith stealing third and home to end the first game.

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Big Game at Poncey Sat at Poncey We Leon Park

Atlanta business men from Ad Men and Lions clubs clash in a charity baseball game at Poncey We Leon Park to support the Joseph Habersham chapter memorial fund for fallen World War heroes. The nine begins at 9 3 o'clock with governors and officials as possible pitchers and catchers. admission is 50 cents for open seating.

Ponce We Leon Park Lions’ Club Atlanta Joseph Habersham Hardwick D. A. R. Memorial Fund

Flowers Depart for Savannah Fight Ahead in July Title Bout

Tiger Flowers travels to Savannah to face Savannah's light-heavyweight champion Tiger Moore in a colored K of P convention bout. Flowers has previously boxed Joe Gans for ten rounds, and if successful, could earn a 15 round title shot in Atlanta late July against Panama Joe Gans for the colored middleweight championship.

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Meeghan Anxious to Fight Stribling in Atlanta Ring

Stanley Meeghan, once a top featherweight draw in Atlanta, declares readiness to meet Young Stribling for a featherweight title clash. The Augusta and Charleston favorite weighs about 126 pounds, with promoters likely to book a bout if Stribling defeats Kid Young. Meeghan, known for a strong punch and resilient career, could challenge Stribling in a ten round bout if opportunities arise.

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Champion Willing to Boost Cook's Pay

Atlantic City N S July 8 Jack Dempsey telegraphed from Omaha for information on a $500 wages suit filed by Mrs Carrie Barrett who says she was employed as housekeeper here His message says he would pay any balance if true and owed by his manager Sylvester Ga saw Sylvester defeat Sotallie hers 13 to 3 with strong hitting and Wooten pitching

Atlantic City N.S Jack Dempsey Omaha Carrie Barrett Sylvester

Guyon Might Leave Club Denied By Officials

Reports claim Joe Guyon signed with a Norfolk Va shipping board club, but Frank Reynolds of the Crackers denies any intent to release the star outfielder. The dispatch is vague about whether he is jumping, while several Southern clubs could use his bat and speed. Captain Raridan says he knows nothing of a Norfolk signing.

Georgia State Teams Clash In Ponce de Leon Series

Baseball fans in Atlanta will see Lin dale champions of the first half Georgia State league and Cedartown in a notable series at Ponce de Leon. Lin dale backs Charley Frank and Hardin Herndon, while Cedartown aims to test Cracker prospects with pitcher Culp likely to appear. Secretary Wells predicts bloody and bold battles in the 28 26 year.

Atlanta Bush Cedartown Griffin Rome Carrallton LaGrange Lindale Ponce de Leon Lindale Club Charley Frank Hardin Herndon Hardy Culp Blilly Wells Georgia State League

Crackers Doubt Joe Guyon Will Jump Club

Little Rock July 8 Special. If Joe Guyon Atlanta right fielder signed to play with an independent club in Norfolk Virginia as rumored he kept it secret from the Crackers. The big Indian has not deserted them say players and manager Bill Rariden. Guyon worked out at the park before rain halted the game. Bobby Jones is fined.

Little Rock Ark Joe Guyon Atlanta Norfolk Associated Press Dispatch Crackers Joe Bill Rariden The

Atlanta youth fined for passing street car on left

Bob Jones, a young Atlanta golfer back from England, was fined $2 and costs in Recorder Johnson's court for passing a street car on the left near the corner of Butler Street and Forrest Avenue. He said a truck blocked the right and a lady turned left, so he did likewise.

Bobby’ Jones Atlanta England Recorder Johnson's Butler Atreat and Forrest Avenue

Kerr Beats Yanks as Chicago Wins in July Action

In Chicago Kerr earned his fourth win over the Yankees as Chicago defeated New York. Detroit beat Boston 6 to 8 with Joe Bush allowing four hits. Heisman hit the longest home run at the local park in the sixth inning, measured at 610 feet by the groundskeeper. Babs Ruth’s longest hit this year was 460 feet at the Polo Grounds.

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Carlton Smith Wins Souths Tennis Title for Third Time

Carlton Smith clinched his third South tennis championship in a season marked by tight play and strong competition. The narrative notes Smith’s dominance as the South title returns to his name, underscoring a storied career in regional tennis events.

Carlton Smith South East Lake Carleton Smith Atlanta Smith Bruns Watters Grant-Smith Hunt-Owens

Lindale Rained Out and Rumors of Dempsey Manager

Lindale Ga July reports circulated that Atlantic City Mayor Edward Bader might replace Jack Kearns as Dempsey manager during training for the fight with Georges Carpentier. Bader neither confirmed nor denied, saying the decision should come from Dempsey. He stated he would help Dempsey and would not need to resign as mayor.

Atlantic City Edward Bader Jack Kearny Jack Dempsey Dempsney Bader Dempsey Georges Carpentier Dempasey Kearns

Young Boxing Prospects on Atlanta Card at Stribling Bout

Kid Cy Young, once tipped as championship material, trains on the road to prove to Atlanta fans he can deliver. O’Dowd’s camp touts progress, noting improved form since his first Stribling bout. Miller’s card promises strong action with Dick Johnson vs Young Benson and the Homer Powell bout among the highlights. tickets available at Chess’ place Rex and the Business Men’s club.

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Fight Card Completed for Tuesday at Business Men's Club

J Walkington Miller announces the complete card for Tuesday night at the Business Men's Athletic Club. Headlined by Young Stribling and Kid Young, the featherweights clash as Stribling prepares for a big test. Tim O'Dowd returns for eight rounds against Young Err of Philadelphia, with other bouts shaping a full program before summer moves to Ponce de Leon Park.

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Chicks Start After Their 1922 Machine

Third baseman Cruz of the Graanwood club in the Mississippi State League has been bought by Memphis of the Southern Association and will join the team at the start of the 1922 season. Cruz will replace Hick when he moves to the Brooklyn Nationals next season.

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