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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
20
Walter Hagen advises beginners to focus on grip and stance rather than rush the swing. He demonstrates multiple grips, stresses comfort, and explains how hand placement affects power and control, noting common variations and personal preferences to reduce early blisters and errors.
New Orleans baseball report says two new pitchers likely join the Pelicans before their home stand. Eddie Matteson appears destined for release, with manager Larry Gilbert seeking two strong southpaws. Molly Craft Back and Cotton Knaupp also noted in lineup shifts as the team plans twenty games in Memphis and other cities.
Weston pitched ineffectively as Cleveland tallies 18 hits and 12 walks while advancing scoring with 17 runs to 4. The game on June 6 shows the Indians dominant at the plate despite control issues.
Constitution's Ball Team defeats The Journal 7 to 2 at Almand park. Stig hit a threebagger driving in three runs as the Constitution pull ahead in the sixth. The game showcased solid defense and strong hitting by Constitution as they take the lead in the Press test.
New York telegraphs hiss and newspapers declare the Dempsey Gibbons match out in Montana will echo through sport as fans flock for heavyweights. Other bouts loom including Wilde defense, Firpo versus Willard in summer plans, with boxing dominating amid fluctuating gate receipts and shifting pay scales.
Papyrus by Tracery out of Miss Matty owned and ridden by Steve Donoghue won the Derby at Epsom Downs amid misty conditions. Pharos finished second and Parth third in a field of nineteen. The race carried over $25,000 to the winner with Donoghue marking his third consecutive Derby victory. Archibald’s Town Guard faded to thirteenth as Papyrus surged clear.
Rusty Walters, bought from the Wilson club in Virginia, is slated to join the Volunteers as their third baseman after Dave Tillie’s departure. Jimmy Hamilton of the team praised Walters as a steady hitter and fielder, noting his power near the 400-foot mark and suggesting he will add punch to the lineup.
Virginia prepares for a three game series with North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Lam beth field. Coach Farle Neale’s squad drills twenty players as the final games near, with Charlottesville expected to declare a half holiday for the big Virginia Carolina clash. Virginia alumni will also play a preparatory game drawing Shriners attendees to Washington.
Madrid June 6 Spain defeats Romania in the Davis Cup European zone to move to the second round. Spain now faces the British team in the next match as the competition continues.
Charley Brookins of the University of Iowa, holder of a 231 5 world mark for the 220 yard low hurdles set at Ann Arbor last Saturday, will attempt to break the record in the one turn event at the National Collegiate championship in Chicago on June 16.
Spokane featherweight Takey Morrow leaves for Shelby Montana Saturday to join Tommy Gibbons camp as sparring partner for Jack Dempsey's challenger. He will be matched in a preliminary bout en route to the championship clash.
New York dates report Mickey Walker of Elizabeth New Jersey world welterweight champion suspended indefinitely by the state athletic commission and title forfeited for failing to answer a challenge from Dave Shade of San Francisco. Shade recognized in the state as title holder. Bulger also suspended. The ruling requires a champion to defend at least once every six months against a legitimate challenger.
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