Large Field of Entrants- Here for South's Great: Annual Motorcycle Races
A Lakewood track ready for the annual one hour motorcycle race starting at 6 this afternoon and ending Saturday afternoon. Rt. E. Sligh of Augusta is back to defend, with Steamer Moffatt and Abbie NeAbee among entrants. Many Augusta riders and local racers expected, track conditions to be tested today, and notable auto and motorcycle firms set to provide service through the event. Officials and entrants listed include Steamer Moffatt, Cecil Gray, Tex Richards, R. B. Sligh, Clarence Springs, and others from Atlanta, Augusta, Rome, Nashville, and more.
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Roy PF. White
Lakewood
Rt. E. Sligh
Augusta
Steamer
Joeo Ewrivs
Wild Jul
Janie
Mansfield
Clarence Springa
Korda
Arived
Atta
By & O
Elaes
Moffatt
Hace
Toronto
Canada
Neshee
Atlanta
Fang
Wiltsburg
Sligh
Steamer Moffatt
Cecil Gray
Tex Richards
Hiran McAbee
McKeesport
Clarence Springs
Atanta
R. B. Sligh
Bob Kendrick
Arecine Royster
Cristie Lanham
Jack Hwanie
Gene Dix
Harry Sweet
Rome
Harry Norman
Topeka
Kan.t
Harry Trophins
W. A. Moser
Winston-Salem
N. C
George Miller
TH. T. Buttrick
Walter Hanson
T. A. Ruhbert
Kon
Dempsey Gibbons July Fourth Fight Drafted By Kearns
Shelby Mont May 31 Special. promoter Kearns discusses plans for the Dempsey vs Gibbons title bout. He notes Dempsey’s management, training gaps, and the risk of overexertion. Gibbons may slug, but strategy and distance with Wells’ lessons shape the champ’s approach.
Kuhn Given Porter Cup at Vanderbilt
Nashville May 31 Doc Kuhn nicknamed Oliver D was named the best all around athlete at Vanderbilt for the past season by the executive committee of the Vanderbilt Athletic association. He received the Porter cup in a ceremony honoring his leadership as football captain and his athletic versatility.
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Nashville
Tenn
Doc" Kuhn
Oliver D
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Athletic Association
Boots” Richardson
Cartain
Lloyd Thomas
HH. St. Willford
W. B. Smith
Felix Granty
Walliam Blackie
Ed Blackman
Alvin Bell
Dyna Bomar
Red Round
Tree
Deacon Walker
Joe Martin
Greenlaw
Doc Kuhn
Porter
Porter Clothing Company
Vanderbilt
Siki refuses offer for Norfolk bout. stay in Europe
Paris reports Battling Siki declining Tex Rickard's $10,000 bid for a July or August match with Kid Norfolk. He plans to fight Marcel Nilles in Paris on July 5 and says he will not fight outside continental Europe again, citing a bad experience with Mike McTigue in Dublin.
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Paris
Siki
Tex Rickard
Kid Norfolk
Marcel Nilles
Europe
Mike McTigue
Dublin
Jefferies Plans Trip to See Dempsey Gibbons Bout
James J. Jeffries former heavyweight champion boxer announced he would travel to Shelby Montana to witness the Dempsey versus Gibbons title fight He favors Gibbons to win and also predicts Luis Angel Firpo will defeat Jess Willard in a related bout
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Tog
Stanislaus Biszko to Meet Renato Ganini in Chicago Bout
Chicago wrestling card adds a three fall heavyweight bout between Stanislaus Biszko and Renato Ganini set for June 12. Announcement notes both fighters are from Chicago and plans include a finish in three falls.
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Chicago
Stanislaus Biszko
Renato Ganini
Giants win as Menel Groh and Sep homer in opener
National League game in Philadelphia sees New York Giants win 5 to 4 over the Phillies. Menel Groh and Sep homered, providing all five Giants runs while Tierney makes first home appearance. Pitching by Hubbell and Mitchell figures in a tight, two-team contest with multiple misplays and timely hits.
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Giants
Philadelphia
Menel
Groh
Sep
New York
Menset
Tierney
Sbaeonian
Ab Or
Pa A & Bancroft
Grok
Walker
Kelly
Bentley
Bancroft
Sand
Holke
Frisch
Dases
Ballin
Cardinals Take First Game In Pittsburg Series
Southern League Bt. Lonla May 81 St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1. Cardinals struck Meadows for five hits in the fourth inning scoring three runs in his first return to the park against former teammates in a Pittsburgh uniform.
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Lonla
Louis
Pitteburg
Cardinals
Meadows
Pittaburg
Candler's Trotters Star In Charity Harness Meet
Rain halted most events at Lakewood park for the charity harness meet. Winners included Boghlusa by Walter T. Candler in 2:12, Cherry Abbe by Walter T. Candler in 2:16 1/2, and Bootsie by John W. Thomas in 2:26 1/1. Proceeds fund the Atlanta Childs Home with a goal of 5 000 of 20 000 for the project.
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Candler’s Trotters
Lakewood Park
Atlanta
Silver Don
Martha Candler
Boghlusa
Walter T. Candler
Bulla Forbes
Lullwater
Scott Ludson
Pete Green
George Stites
Harvert Dew
Charlies B.fansey
Cherry Abbe
Valeria
Ro Lit
Hightower Road
Bessie Langhorn
Ome
Sports Rivalry Across Leagues Highlighted in Daily Scores
Yesterday's results show Atlanta losing 2 to 8 to Memphis and New Orleans 4 to 2 Little Rock. Birminghams 6 to 0 over Chattanooga, while St Louis beat Detroit 8 to 3 and Chicago downed Boston 4 to 2. MLB standings mix across National and American leagues with multiple city matchups and minor leagues listing scores from Jersey City to Beaumont. An editorial quip notes animals talking in a New York World line.
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Beaumont
San Antonio
Dallas
Augusta
Greenville
Macon
Columbia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Florida
Orlando
Lakeland
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Brazentown
Daytona
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Little Rock
Mobile
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Nashville
St Louis
Detroit
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Newark
Borheater
Syracuse
Taranto
Boetole
Baltimore
Sally “Teague
Augneta
Western Aggocration Des Moines
Sioux City
Des Moines
Sucona
Oxkinhams City
Tulsa
L. Teaver
Omaha
Wichita-St. Joseph
Fort Worth
Galveston
Bireveports
Houston TD
Wichita Falls
Norfolk
Richmond
Portsmouth
Rocky Afount
Petersburg
Wilson
Joplin
Okmulgee
Springfield
McAtester
Fort Smith
Henryetta
Enid
Ardmore
Laurel
Vicksburg
Clarkedale
Jackson
Greenwood
Belstol
Johnson City
Knossitte
Kingsport
Greeneville
Morristown
Nashide
Chattanoo
Malle Wae
ATLAN
Memphissae
Ballagelahta
Washington
Pitsburg
Broodja
Cinelane
Jaan
Pet
Golf Pro Forced to Quit Marathon Attempt in San Antonio
Clarence Mfangham, a local golf professional, halted his bid to set a marathon record at Brackenridge Park after injuring his knee on the eighth tee. He had completed 97 holes and started the afternoon well with a 30 for the first seven on the 18 hole course before the knee worsened, forcing retirement.
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San Antonio
Clarence Mfangham
Brackenridge
Pertica To Memphis Chicks Purchases Cardinals Reliever
Memphis Tennessee May 31 special Bill Pertica right handed pitcher with the St Louis Cardinals for the past two seasons has been purchased by the Memphis club announced by Johnny Dobbs manager of the Chicks Pertica is due to report immediately and is expected here Friday Pertica with the Cardinals last season appeared in 34 games earned eight victories and eight defeats as a relief pitcher he finished nine games and pitched two complete contes t As there are now but 15 players on the Chick roster the arrival of Pertica will not necessitate disposi tions of anyone for the present Dobbs stated
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Memphis
Tenn
Bill Pertica
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Dobbs
Chicks
Pertica
Pertiex
Cardinals
Dobbs
Sweaters To Be Presented At Tech High School Exer cises
Tech High to award sweaters today to about most athletes excluding football and basketball players. Captains for next year’s basketball, baseball and track teams to be elected. Track team members, honored for city and regional wins, will receive sweaters. Previous totals show large distributions, with 91 sweaters two years ago and even larger counts since.
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Tech High School
Aweatera
Tech
Walter Hagen Tied In Golf Tournament
London May 31 Walter Hagen American pro tied for lead after second round of the northern British professional championship on St Anne's course with Frank Ball British pro on 144 for two rounds. Others include Barnes 148 Sarazen 149 Kirkwood 150 Farrell 151 Vardon 139.
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London
Walter Hagen
St. Anne's
Frank Ball
Jim Barnes
Gene Sarazen
Joe Kirkwood
America
Jack Farrell
Brarry Vardon
Pete Herman Regains Sight After a Year Blindness
In New Orleans Pete Herman former bantamweight champion of the world, long bedridden with bandaged eyes, sees again as his physician Dr Jonas Rosenthal removes the bandages. Herman, who had planned to become a manager, says he will return to boxing in some capacity. He recalls boxing Roy Moore in Boston and a French champion in Orleans, noting his eye injury and gradual recovery before the miracle of sight.
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New Orleans
Pete Herman
Jonas W. Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Pete
Herman
Philadelphia
Roy Moore
Boston
Doux
Orleans
Calhoun Opens 1923 Baseball Season
Calhoun Ga May 31 Special Calhoun will open the 1923 baseball season Friday June 1 by facing Fort Oglethorpe. The lineup features Porter Bowles Partridge Wall Blackstock Parrish Richards and Kemp with Turk Koneman and McKenney forming the pitching staff. A strong schedule is planned. clubs seeking games may contact manager John H Boston. Also Bill ase pitcher from Shreveport has joined Sioux City in the Western league.
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Calhoun
Fort, Oglethorpe
Porter
Oglethorpe
Bowles
Auburn
J. Partridge
Wall
Blackstock
Carson-Newman
Parrish
Hichards
Kemp
Turk
Koneman
McKenney
Monroe A & M
John H. Boston
Kiwanian Tourney Opens At Golf Course
International convention attendees join Kiwanis members for the Brookhaven golf event at the Capital City club. Qualifying rounds for the Governing Board Cup begin, with match play and finals scheduled through July. Over 50 Kiwanis competitors expected, entry fee $1.50.
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