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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
19
Walter Camp assesses the 1923 British amateur invasion, praising Ouimet and Willing for superb play and noting the value of endurance in wind, pitch and run shots. He argues for larger future U S teams, stronger handling of bad weather, and continued effort to reach the Walker Cup finals.
In a bitterly contested western conference track and field championship at Ferry Field, Michigan beat Illinois 712 to 57. The final mile relay clinched the title for Michigan as Martin of Chicago faded, and Michigan set a Big Ten record. Charley Brookins and the Town trio led a wave of record performances across the meet. Wisconsin placed third with 27 points, Minnesota 13, and Notre Dame 141/2. Lester Wittman of Michigan won the 10-yard dash in 9.945 seconds.
Interest grows in Central Y M C A athletic program with a June 1 swimming meet for northern district clubs La Grange Athens Rome Trion and Attanta. Events include 20 and 40 yard freestyles back stroke plunge distance and 160 yard relay. Tennis championships follow June 23 at LaGrange. Entries now open. trials week June 12. Amateur rules strictly enforced.
Richmond Virginia June 2 Charles Bernier a top south heat coach has signed as athletic director of Hampden-Sydney college officials announced and Bernier confirmed He will report August 1 returning to Hampden-Sydney after eight years coaching at Virginia Polytechnic Institute New Hampshire State College and University of Alabama He has been athletic director at Alabama for two years.
West Point June 2 The Army track team defeated the Navy in a dual meet here today by a score of 67 1 3 to 67 1 3.
Jefferson City Tennessee June 2 Special Carlaon Newman college announces several football players have met required work credits to be eligible for next year. Coach Russell names eligible backfield capt John Hutchins Holt Lau Richman Simmons Adams Michels Pulliam Sprinkle Tenney Austin Merritt Abbott and linemen Ryker Ellerbee Hefner Thomas Howard Cigmer alia Higgins Burnett Blanch Dance Moffett Shamblin Davis Sehmid Moser Bebbs Taylor Fields Clark as ready to play under SI A A rules for the fall intercollegiate schedule.
Freddie Boorde pursues a ten round main event against Lew Silver or Tim O'Dowd for Spiller's Bowl show on June 7. Local managers declined, Boorde last fought Louie Lavell in Indianapolis, and Jack Earnhardt in Fort Harrison. Possible replacement opponents include Roy Moore or Craoyton Rowe, with Orde set to meet Fearless O'Malley on June 15 in Springfield alongside Battling Budd.
Thomasville beat Moultrie while Valdosta defeated Tallahassee keeping Valdosta ahead for the cup. Matches continue weekly through June, ending before Thomasville’s Fourth of July invitation tournament. Organizers expect the event to be the most enjoyable yet with many preparations underway.
William M. Johnston, ranked No. 2 American lawn tennis player, defeated Belgian star Jean Washer in Brussels in straight sets 6-4 6-1. The exhibition match took place today with Johnston securing a decisive victory.
In a four ball match a player may not claim a hole if a mistaken action by another ball on the putting green is holed. The ball is replaced and the hole played out as if the incident never occurred. A club debate covers a case where a ball lost out of bounds is later found in a ditch and moved by a caddie. the rightful owner may claim the hole if the move affected play. A strict interpretation penalizes a player who, after thinking he escaped a sand trap, discovers his ball remained trapped and loses the hole. Innis Brown invites questions with a stamped self addressed envelope for quick answers, Seymour Dunn comments on stance distance, and tomorrow’s feature covers Willie Park Jr. Putting Touch.
New York reports Johnny Kilbane describing how a surprise body blow set up a jaw punch that floored him as Hugens Criqui of France won the featherweight title. Kilbane praised Criqui and hinted at retirement, while Criqui thanked supporters and recalled rising to the championship.
New York June 2 Grey Lag with Sande up today won the casic suburban handicap of a mile and a quarter in 2 03 at Belmont Park Snobb SY was second and Exodus was third Americus Ga June 2 Headed by Robert C Lane of this city active steps are being taken and the various civic organizations are being asked to aid towards the forming end organizing of a baseball club for Amer icas to play strong teams in this section of the state.
Rogers Hornsby, star hitter for St. Louis, is expected to rejoin the Cardinals lineup in ten days after doctors removed a plaster cast from his left knee. The injury occurred two weeks ago and he has been sidelined since.
An accident marred the Lakewood 24-hour motorcycle race when rider Bob Kendricks lost control early Saturday while his machine circled the Lakewood oval at speed near a mile per minute.
Richmond Virginia June 2 Special A new infielder Traynor brother of Pie Traynor joins the Richmond Colts to bolster the infield He can play shortstop or second base and may become a permanent acquisition He was rushed into a game with Petersburg in place of Harly Clauser and played well handling five chances without a slip Robertson may keep Traynor around awhile and try him at another infield spot
Two games are planned at Fort McPherson this afternoon, one at 1:30 between the Commodore Feds and National Carbon Co and another at 3:30 between Perrin Athletics and Western Electric. Rain has interrupted past double-headers, but if weather holds admission is free with 10 cents for grandstand seating. The National Carbon team seeks redemption after a 4-2 loss to Prison two weeks ago, while Western Electric, refreshed by several changes, aims to challenge Perrin Athletics who won their prior meeting.
Paris crowds riot with joy after Eugene Criqui defeatsJohnny Kilbane to win the featherweight title. The shock result sparks celebrations across boulevards theater doors and newsboys selling extras as officials send congratulatory notes from Paris to New York. Kilbane had held the title for six years.
June 2 Pittsburg reports Bob Barrett, the Little Rock club of the southern association, was under option to Pittsburg. President Veeck announced the move. Lloyd Jordan of Punxsutawney Pa has been elected captain of Pittsburg University football team in 1928.
The A. T. O. fraternity won the interfraternity championship at Tech on Grantfield. Beta Theta Pi led early but A. T. O. pulled ahead through strong pitching by Ball and all around play by Brewster Junomy and Griffin. Beta Theta Pi's Griffin and Busby contributed but could not overcome the A. T. O. offense and defense.
Miller seeks to secure Joe Gans for a 15 round title bout set for July 3 in Georgia. Chicago’s Dave Miller or Cleveland’s Matt Hinkle may referee, promising a fair showing. Nu-Grape belts valued at 2500 dollars to be defended quarterly against challengers in a dramatic mid weight clash.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce organizes a June 12 event at Ponce de Leon Park where the Crackers meet Memphis. President John D. Martin of the Southern Association will present Atlanta’s attendance cup won on opening day. Mayor Walter A. Lima will accept for Atlanta as Warner's Seven Aces provide music and part of receipts support Atlanta delegates to the Milwaukee convention.
Baltimore June 2 Clarke Corkran of Huntingdon Valley Country Club Philadelphia defeated Albert McKenzie of Columbia Country Club Washington in the final of the Haltime Country Club annual spring golf tournament five up and four to play. The final ended on the 14th green as Corkran made par. Corkran’s brother B Warren Corkran lost to McKenzie in the semi finals two down and one to play. Clarke Corkran had beaten Gardiner White Nassau Country Club New York in the semi final eight up four to play. Dr C F Willing Tacoma Washington American International star recently back from Walker Cup matches in Fingland was defeated by Guy Standifer Washington in the second section semi final 2 and 1. Standifer shot 76 to Willing 79.
India's tennis team holds a two to one edge over Ireland in the European zone tie at Dublin. After a singles victory yesterday, India clinched the doubles today as A F Fyzee and I Deane defeated Ireland'sScroope and Meldon 8 5 3 86 6 8 6 in straight sets.
Ritchie Mitchell of Milwaukee and Johnny Dundee of New York are matched for a 10 round no decision bout in Milwaukee on June 12. The weight limit is 128 pounds and the fight will start at 3 PM.
Calhoun Ga June 2 Special Calhoun defeated Alton Park by 7 to 6. Richards starred with superb fielding. Scoreline shows Alton Park 6 runs on 11 hits with 4 errors while Calhoun had 7 runs on 13 hits with 5 errors. Batteries were Selig Greene Turk Renneman Porter.
A crowd of 1500 plus watched two benefit games for Patrolman E B Morgan at Ponce de Leon ball park. The first game ended 5 to 4 with Fordson Motor Co. beating Police team, and the second, NuGrape defeated Center Hill 1 to 0. Goat Cochran and J Day pitched. Gainey, a city fireman, relieved in later innings. The event raised over 3000 dollars. final total expected about 3500.
College Park defeated East Point 8 to 4 in a Suburban League game on Saturday. East Point had 13 hits to 8 for College Park, with solid defense as both teams committed few errors. Batterymen included Milligan Walton for College Park and Stevens Corrie for East Point. Tech Rehabs 5 Decatur 3 noted in standings.
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