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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
6
James J. Corbett argues Kilbane tenure as featherweight champion may end. He cites Matty McCue as rising contender and discusses Attell as a test, Bud Anderson as strong challenger, and McCarey card plans. Also criticizes promoters for preconsultation and Young Jack O Brien prospects.
After three weeks of nightly rehearsals the Atlanta Players Club presents The Importance of Being Earnest at the Grand Tuesday night only. Warren A Rogers directs with Miss Hadreth Burton Lamb as Lady Bracknell and Mrs Henry Bernard Scott as Miss Prism in a cast featuring Mrs John Marshall Slaton and Miss Gwendolyn Fairfax. The performance will be followed by supper at the Piedmont Driving Club as Atlanta society gathers.
Records advise steady progress for Wilard without discouragement after missing the "Gunboat." He is a big strong fighter needing consistent work. As manager, arrange regular bouts between New York and Philadelphia, about two fights monthly, to sharpen his natural advantages through frequent ring time.
In Memphis on May 31 Mrs RFP Jones of Atlanta and H Mallory of Memphis won the two ball mixed foursome at the third annual Southern Womens Golf Association tournament with a net 82. Mrs WL Armstrong and J Ho Stewart, both of Memphis, tied for second at 85, with Misa Joy Tomlinson of Birmingham and L Thompson of Memphis at handicap 12. in the playoff Armstrong and Stewart prevailed.
Rear Admiral Robert M Doyle reports findings on Captain J B Quinby of the receiving ship Franklin. The Navy Department orders a court of inquiry to convene at Norfolk next Monday to examine the case with a panel led by Rear Admiral W B Caperton and Captains W L Chambers and W Benson and LCDR J M Luby as judge advocate.
Augusta Ga May 3 The South Atlantic States Tennis association begins its annual tournament at the Country Club of Augusta with Rutledge Capers, 14, hailed as the fastest of his age in the south. Clubs from Montgomery Ala expected to send players as entries are projected to be the largest yet. A Country club team will represent Augusta in the South Carolina championship at Greenville, while another pair goes to Richmond for Virginia state championships.
Philadelphia May 31 The auxiliary cruiser Prame with 900 marines from Quantico arrived at the Philadelphia navy yard tonight The marines formed the second regiment mobilized in Cuba in January during the American disturbances Several detachments will be returned to their home stations tomorrow The armored cruisers Montana and Tennessee were sent to the Balkans last winter and are also returning to the yard with Montana arriving today.
In St Louis Missouri. The University of Missouri competes in the Missouri Valley track meet this afternoon with Ames as a nearby participant. Leads indicate Missouri may secure scoring chances in the conference event.
RL Davis is appointed traffic manager for the Georgia Southwestern and Gulf railroad with offices in Albany, Georgia, to replace J A Wesson who has resigned. The appointment takes effect today.
Manhattan Kansas May 31 in a bulletin issued here the Kansas Agricultural College warned farmers that grasshoppers are likely to cause serious damage this year. The open winter left 90 per cent of the grasshopper eggs uninjured and the pests are already at work in parts of the state.
Harry N Atwood of Boston flew a self built flying boat from Sandusky across Lake Erie. He landed near Amherstburg Ontario after fuel ran low and fog and wind forced a change of course. He planned another attempt to reach Cleveland tomorrow, the machine unharmed.
The Charleston club grounds at Hampton park suffered a grandstand fire during an amateur baseball game this afternoon. Spectators were present but no injuries were reported. A new stand will be erected at once. The fire is thought caused by a discarded cigarette or match. The club owner Walsh confirms six scheduled games next week against Columbus and Jacksonville will be played here.
In Lewisville Arkansas on May 1 two women were fatally hurt and about twenty others injured when a grandstand collapsed during a local ball game. Fire and police rushed to the scene as bystanders aided the wounded and authorities investigated.
Bristol Tennessee May 41 The Bristol club yields its Appalachian league franchise over friction with President Jacob Smith of Cleveland Tennessee and alleged reflections in a letter. The club notified Smith and sent word to Middlesboro Kentucky that its Booster team will not travel to Monday's scheduled game.
An article discusses home laundry options highlighting the shift from washboards to modern machines. It promotes a compact vacuum washer usable without power, promising four minutes for a full tub of clothes and gentle treatment of fabrics. It notes affordability, portability, and a premium offer with the Tri-Weekly publication.
The storm halted all amateur baseball Saturday, with no games played as forecast start times were reached. The Atlanta Baptist Sunday School association will hold its monthly meeting Sunday at 3 PM at Decatur Georgia Baptist church with President John L. Green in the chair and speakers A H Gordon and Ly T Stallings.
Walter Travis of Garden City defeats P Rogers of Baltusrol in the final 38 holes at the Tuxedo Golf Club. Travis wins the tournament by one up after a lengthy 38 hole final match played today in New York.
Washington May 31 Acting Comptroller Kans announced a plan to reorganize the national bank examiners. The first move relieved Examiner Edwin F. Rorebeck of charge of the New York city district and he will be transferred as part of the proposed shake up. It is learned that most changes will occur through transfers.
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