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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1912
Page
15
The official batting averages of the leading slingers of the American league, as secured by the Associated Proags for the Constitution, from the headquarters of the American league at Chicago, show the men batting as
A Madison Square Garden boxing offer pivots on a Johnson versus Jeannette bout. Gibson proposed 25000 to Johnson for ten rounds as labor day plans loom. The boxing commission appeared to tighten rules, and talks pointed to a possible champion match this evening.
In New York July 27 Frank O'Day says he has had no friction with his employer and has been fairly treated by Rex and fans in Cincinnati He announces his determination to stick with the team.
Yesterday's scores from multiple leagues show Birmingham U over Mobile 4 1, Memphe 4 New Orleans 3, Naat 1 Chattanooga 8, Montgomery 5. South Atlantic results include Maron 5 Albany Columbus 4 and Bavaniah 3. American League action lists New York 1 and Philadelphia 3. International, National and other leagues feature varied wins and losses including Milwaukee 3 Revs 0 and Fort Worth 4 Gatremont 3.
The Nashville Volunteers lead the Southern relay field with a team average of 66 in a Tuesday meet. Montgomery, Mobile, and Chattanooga show strong finishes as Montgomery claims second, Mobile third, with scores and times listed for the event.
The Montgomery Blinkens have the most double plays through the season, with 53. At Tuscaloosa and Mobile are tied for second with 51 each, followed by Fallows 50, Birmingham 48, Chattanooga 46, and New Orleans 38 along with Memphis.
Chattanooga July 27 The Lookouts purchase fielder White of the Youngstown club in the Central league. White ranks among the circuit leaders and Chattanooga's club had sought him for some time. The Lookouts also sent veteran outfielder George Browne back to the Philadelphia Nationals.
The Birmingham Garona lead in stolen bases is noted with 18 for the season while other teams trail behind. An all star team is named by Dick Jemison with players at right field Milan center field Speaker first base Chase Collins third base Baker shortstop Wagner catcher Myers pitcher Jehre son Wood and manager Mean Louis FG E
Propaganda style pitch claims rim-cutting is waste and overloading causes blowouts. It promotes No Rim Cut tires as 10 percent oversize and universally popular, asserting they end rim-cutting and halve tire costs for legions of users.
Goodyear touts No Rim Out tires after 13 years of development with over 1.25 million used on about 200000 cars. Monthly output near 100000, claiming 23 percent average tire savings and 25 percent mileage boosts under varied conditions. A 1912 Tire Book promises detailed facts and patents protect a practical rim-out tire.
The Montgomery Billikens head the Southern League through games played Tuesday July 24 with a .256 batting average. Atlanta is second, one point behind, with Birmingham in third place three points back. Teams listed include Montgomery, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville, New Orleans, Mobile.
New York July 27. President Farrell of the New York American league club announced the release of Carl Thompson, pitcher, to Brockton in the New England league. Thompson was obtained earlier this year from the University of Georgia.
Southern League game summary shows Chattanooga Lookouts defeating Billikens 9 to 5. Montgomery knocked Johns out of the box in the second inning, driving in five runs to secure the win. Kanzig relieved Johns and held the visitors to eight hits. CHATTANOOGA and MONTGOMERY box scores referenced with detailed player lines and pitching notes.
Billy Papke will fight Eddie McGoorty in a ten round bout at Kynosha Wisconsin on Labor Day afternoon. He has agreed to a $2000 guarantee and will return to Paris in September to face George Carpentier in a twenty round match on October 22.
The Montgomery Billikens out slugged all Southern league teams through games Tuesday July 2, with a total bases mark of 986. Birmingham is second and Atlanta third. Nashville leads in triples, Montgomery has most two baggers, Chattanooga the most home runs.
In Lake Forest, UK, July 2 Miss May Sutton of Los Angeles won the women s western tennis title by defeating Miss Mary K Browne 6 0 6 3. Thomas Bundy of Los Angeles defeated Walter T Hayes of Chicago in straight sets 6 0 6 0 6 4 earning a final meeting with F C Inman for high honors. Mixed doubles first round results feature Miss Browne and Maurice McLaughlin beating Mrs Williams and J Furstall 6 2 6 1 and Hoyt with Drummond Jones prevailing 3 6 8 6 6 2. Second round sees Steever and Roland Hoerr defeating Hoyt and Jones 6 4 0 6 8 6.
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