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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
2
Boston loses 8 to 2 as Cleveland scores eight hits and six runs in the tenth inning. Pennock weakened in the extra frame and Evans singled twice in the extra inning.
Philadelphia and Detroit split a three inning game today before rain halted play in the eleventh. The Athletics plated all their runs in the first with Witt homering and C Walker also homering after Welch was hit by a pitch. Pittsburg also beat New York 9 to 8 in 10 innings as Hamilton allowed a homer by Kelly in the seventh and the Pirates tied it in the ninth before the Giants won on a single and a triple in the tenth.
In a error filled game Griff LaGrange defeated LaGrange 11 to 8 at LaGrange Georgia with Buddy Williamson as the star. He allowed four hits and went 3 for 4 with a single and a double. C Muller had two singles and a triple in five appearances.
New York July 26 It is evident without dispute the remarkable play of Vincent Richards in his victory over Brent Tilden in the Rhode Island tennis tournament Tilden paid the penalty of his long series of efforts and strain in Europe The feature is Gourdin s 25 ft 3 in broad jump record at the International games against Oxford and Cambridge described with detail on his form timing and the moment the measurement was confirmed The piece notes pundits expect the mark to stand unless a new technique emerges such as a double kick may add inches
Chicago July 26 National league pitchers are using a banned thumbing method on the ball. Cubs staff members cited Boston and Brooklyn as frequent violators. In a Chicago Brooklyn game won 3 to 1 in 13 innings, Sherrod Smith nicked the ball cover with his thumbnail. Umpire Kiem ejected the ball after a wide curve. Martin said others were also marked but no action was taken.
Scores from several leagues include Mississippi State, American Association, International League, Virginia, Appalachian, Southern, and others. Notable results: Jackson 5 over Clarkston 12. Columbus 2 over St Paul. Louisville 8 over Milwaukee 2. Indianapolis 12 over Kansas City 4. Jersey City 0 over Reading, Syracuse 3 over Toronto 5. Newark 2 4, Baltimore 6 0.พรีเมียร์ลีก
Brookhaven hosts a golf tournament with handicaps in match play and cash prizes for low gross low net winner runner-up. Qualifiers Fri July 29 or Sat July 30 with rounds through August 13, entry fee 1.50, rules enforced with disqualification for violations. info from the golf professional or tournament chair.
Pittsburg July 26 Scoops Carey Pirates centerfielder made eleven put outs in a game against New York matching the modern mark set by Hap Pelsch of the 1919 White Sox. An assist was included in the eleven. Records note Jimmy Sheckard’s 1897 outfield feat with twelve putouts for the Chicago Cubs.
Lakewood officials announce preparations for an automobile race program on August 6 sponsored by the Atlanta Woman's Club. The feature race will be a ten mile three handed event with a loving cup prize, decided by an elimination plan. Expect at least twelve cars, with Bob Luton, Harry Glenn, and John Aiken named as likely starters for the five mile match race.
Savannah July 26 The season 1921 22 opener delivered the first bale sold at public outcry on the Savannah cotton exchange weighing with grade strictly low middling green gin cut price 68 cents per pound, highest in ten years aside from last season. Buyer Middleton Peterson bale grown by A B Rogers of Moultrie consigned to E A Cutts Company. Also notes on baseball game actions and Cincinnati game postponement due to rain.
New York July 26 The International Sporting Club of New York faces license suspension after fraud and mismanagement at Charlie Ebbetts ball park in Brooklyn Monday night. Pete Herman and Joe Lynch clashed as chaos ensued with unissued tickets and packed aisles. The club had promised reform but delivered a chaotic spectacle, while the commission took no action on the bout itself.
Promoter Hume McDonald lined up Eddie McGoorty to fight Frank Murphy with a winner set to meet Frank Mantell and then Mike Gibbons for a possible title shot. McGoorty has reportedly sprained an ankle, shifting Murphy’s path. Mantell signals availability for a bout, raising hopes of a Charleston clash and a rapid climb toward Johnny Wilson’s crown. Golf entries surge as Piedmont Park course hosts the open tournament with Parkes-Champers-Hardwick handling signups and trophies. Herman ranked as the best bantam after recent wins, with Pete aiming to defend his title on a tight schedule.
Rain halted Grand Circuit action in Columbus after six heats. Favorites won two heats apiece in 211 pace and 205 pacers, sealing first money under three heat rules though one more heat remains. Kokomo George set a new 203% record in the 221 pace. Jeanette Rankin, San Francisco, set a 204% mile mark in the S and S event. Roy Graton dominated the Elks home pace.
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