Famous Eddie McGoorty Set to Meet Frankie Murphy in Atlanta
Eddie McGoorty of Wisconsin, a top middleweight, plans a ten round bout with Charleston’s Frankie Murphy at Ponce de Leon ball park in Atlanta on July 26. Murphy, fast and hard punching, rose to prominence after beating Bill Bailey, and promoter J Home MacDonald arranged this high profile clash as Murphy’s ambitious fall campaign begins.
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McGoorty Back in Ring After War Service and London Loss
After military service MacDonald secures McGoorty’s signature for the papers. McGoorty, who fought in England, lost to the British champion in seventeen rounds and then faced the Hrittakers before returning to middleweight form. He plans three to four American bouts and a title push against Wilson, with Murphy seeking a win to elevate his own standing as the card builds to a main event promoted by MacDonald.
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LaGrange sweeps Rome as Konneman shines on mound
In Rome on July 13 LaGrange routed Rome 11 to 4 led by strong pitching from Konneman who yielded one hit and eight strikeouts. LaGrange bunched hits, with Milner Burton Hager and Thrasher delivering for the visitors while Rome showed limited power. Box score details list Milner Burton Hager Thrasher and Morrow among LaGrange contributors and Kane Fox Hodgin Schmidt Gross Slocum Lowry as Rome players in a lopsided league contest.
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Trapshooters Form Club At Savannah
Savannah Ga July 13 Increased interest in sports in Savannah is evidenced by a Trapshooters club organized with over fifty charter members. The rifle association among the military Circle contingent and two slvery hunters and game conservation organizations have been functioning. the trapshooters association formed last night will elicit interest from another group.
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Reather Suspended by Brooklyn Nationals
New York July 13 The suspension of pitcher Reather of the Brooklyn Nationals was announced today for insubordination. President Ebbets of the Superbas stated the pitcher absented himself without leave.
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Southerners fall in Western Amateur tourney
July results from numerous leagues show Southern clubs like Rome LaGrange Griffin Cedartown and Carrollton competing in the Georgia State League while city and national standings shift across Southern and American leagues. The Western Amateur Championship at Westmoreland sees Chick Evans and other Chicagoans advancing after two rounds, with Knepper and Tweedie pairing to face.
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Obstacle in Markle Deal Adds Hurdle for Cincinnati
Cincinnati pitcher Cliff Markle who was traded from Atlanta to Cincinnati last week may not join the Reds as he remains on the New York Yankees reserve list. Yankees president Ruppert notified Reds president Herrmann that Markle is still on the Yankees roster. Atlanta manager Charles Frank asserted New York had no claim and Markle would report to Cincinnati within the ten day deadline.
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State game rained out at Ponce de Leon park
Heavy rains forced the cancellation of the final game in the Lindale Cedartown series at Ponce de Leon park. The two clubs had split the two games, Cedartown winning the opener and Lindale taking the Tuesday contest, with crowds smaller than expected for the level of play. Labor Day features a Rome vs Lindale twin bill at the same site.
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Opponent for Dempsey Darnsneille Trains in New York Gym
Old Doctor Roller, veteran wrestler, bets he can train Harry Darneille, Washington policeman famed for a recent bare knuckle win. Darneille, 22, 198 pounds, is in New York financed by Todd Woodworth. Critics hail him as a top physical specimen with a 48 inch chest, 80 inch waist, and 13 neck, drawing comparisons to John L Sullivan and Tom Sharkey.
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Champion Jack pays his cook's salary
Atlantic City July 13 Mayor Edward L. Bader received a check for three hundred dollars from Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey to be given to Mrs Carrie Barrett who was housekeeper for the champion during his match with Georges Carpentier The payment settles wages claimed by Mrs Barrett in a suit against Kearns
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Vaudeville and Photodrama Lineups Across Local Theaters
The Amusement Directory lists weekly shows across multiple venues. Loew’s Grand debuts a new vaudeville all star program featuring The Messenger Boy, Carmel Meyers in The Dangerous Moment, and notable acts, with other theaters offering contemporary screen features and stage attractions throughout the week.
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Wanda Hawley
Elsa
The Woman God Changed at Howard's this week
The Woman God Changed, a high impact film by Don Byrne, opens at the Howards for the rest of the week. Critics hail it as one of the season’s strongest attractions, gripping the spectator every moment. At the Forsyth theater Eugene O'Brien stars in Is Life Worth Living scheduled Thursday following a recent Saturday Evening Post feature The Open Door by George Weston.
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Riders of the Purple Sage on Strand stage and more
The Strand presents The Riders of the Purple Sage with William Farnum as hero in a Zane Grey tale adapted for the screen. Also showing Jim the Penman at Criterion with Lionel Barrymore as a forger, and Scrap Iron at Metropolitan starring Charles Ray who also directs, praised for a notable fight scene and directing skill.
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Dallas Wins 16 to 5 in City League Battle
Dallas defeated Anchor Duck Mill 16 to 5 after heavy hitting and strong pitching. Pinkston starred on the mound for Dallas while batteries were Pinkston and Stroker. Anchor Duck Mill contenders Bass Young Scott and Carnes also contributed.
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Changes in City League unify top teams for tougher play
At a YMCA meeting baseball directors from city leagues decided to merge the league leaders into a single City league for stronger competition. The rest form a second league by percentage. The City league features Agogas Swift and Gordon Street Baracas with strong records. Baracas have eleven wins and no defeats.
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Social Circle Defeats Greensboro In Middle Georgia League
Social Circle Ga July 13 Special Social Circle defeated Greensboro on Greensboro grounds by a 6 to 3 score Camp pitched for Social Circle allowing four hits two in the ninth inning ED Butler started for Greensboro and after five men to face him were safe was pulled by McConnel in the eighth Paris of Social Circle starred with a triple a double and a single in four trips Lloyd and Barrett fielded well and Camp pitched well Other games in Middle Georgia league Utledge Conyers Batson Madison rain.
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