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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
12
New Orleans on June 12 reports promoter announced Williams will defend the bantamweight title against Kid Herman of New Orleans on July 3. The ten round no decision bout is set for a baseball park, and Williams is the reigning champion after his title win.
Athens June 12 Special A Thalian melodrama Salvage written by Victor Vietor had a strong debut at the Colonial marking commencement activities at the University of Georgia. Vietor led as leading man with Miss Mary Dorothy Lyndon directing and starring as the female lead.
Smithville Ga June 12 Special In a close and exciting matchup Smithville defeats Americus 5 to 3. Key moments came from Halloway who struck out nineteen and Brown Mule Anslay’s strong holding. Americus batteries were Pantoine and McDonald while Smithville’s were Balloway and T Simpson.
A Southern Railway excursion to Tallulah Falls is announced for June 19 with a round trip fare of $1.50 departing at 8:00 a m. Tickets and details are available through the railway offices.
New York June 12. England challenges the United States in the first international polo contest of 1914 at Meadowbrook Westbury Long Island. Expected strong play as 40 000 spectators fill hotels and seats sell at premium with odds 7 to 5 in favor of the American four.
In Covington Louisiana on June 13 the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club of New Orleans led junior day events with 69 points, while St Paul Athletic Association topped overall with 80. Hors High School finished third and Al Catholic Athletic Association fourth. Records fell and were tied in events like the 880 yard run and javelin. Governor Luther J Hall addressed spectators amid a parade before the meet.
In a multi game baseball card, South Atlantic defeated Peaches 8 to 2 with runs by innings. Key players include Golden Basham Cam mit Krebs and Davern for the win. Savannah and Columbus also posted scores in separate matchups with detailed inning totals and umpires listed.
Americas defeats Waycross 10 to 3 with a 43 010 six at 116 battery pair Geary Manchester Stafford Coveney umpires Collins Cordele 5 Brunswick 2 Beare and Cordele batteries Hartner Pierre Walden Eubanks time 1 50 Gentle Thomasville 8 Valdosta 3 score by innings Thomasville 200 230 500 Valdosta 200 000 001 Batteries Wast Dudly Zapke Anderson OBrien umpire Chpatite
In Newnan and nearby towns results show Newnan losing to Talladega 3 1 with late guidance and scattered innings. LaGrange routs Anniston 11 to 4 as Williamson and Sapp power the offense. Rome edges Opelika 3 to 0 with Bury Williams and Flowers delivering hits. Selma defeats Gadsden 6 to 5 on late scoring bursts with Sigmon King Jorda and Morrison among the leaders.
Amateur leagues list May games across venues including Crana Company vs Western Bisctrie at Tenth and Boulevard Standard City. Murrau Company vs Texaco at S. BE Piedmont. National Calon meets Texaco at S. BE Piedmont. Sunday School league features South Side a V Dv Park Street Piedmont and Holy Innocante vs Kirkwood at Machinery was. College Party Capitol View vs St James. First Baptist v North Avenue Presbyterian at Kirkwood. St James vs Agogas at 8 W Piedmont. G C C v Central Presbyterian at Piedmont Plaza. Junior Sunday School Agoga Fed vs West Hind Mission at West End Mission. Central v Gordon at Ponce de Leon. Hackdown Hill Jones at Fort McPherson. Ormenbod vs Temple at Fort McPherson. Saturday afternoon Fulton v Hed Seal at Galton Whittier Expo at Expo. Scottdsley, Lakewand at Scottdale. Cosmopolitan League Wesley vs West Point at Hill Park. Company Co Inman Yarda at Inman Areas. Swift vs Gmyenu at Smyrna.
Questions by Dick Jemison ask who held the post with the Atlanta Southern league team. The answers discuss Cobb versus Maker, runner on first with a foul ball, and whether the batter is out on a foul bunt. The Constitutional Sporting Editor notes two strikes rule and Atlanta’s best pitcher, with replies labeled Cobb and Den.
In Philadelphia on June 12 Miss Marie Wanner of New York defeated Claire Gagsel of New York 6-1 7-6 to earn a place in the women's singles final against Miss Mary Browne of California. Browne and Fi den Jr. won their mixed doubles semifinal, setting up Wagner Browne final. Browne and sister Willems of California clinched the women’s doubles title.
Harry W Veal of 84 Trinity Avenue was fined 5 75 in Records Court for impersonating a police officer. He accompanied Mrs W F Moxley to her brother in law’s home at 568 Simpson Street to allow the mother to see her two children under custody.
Jersey City dispatch reports Carl Thompson, recently sold by the local International League club to the Atlanta Crackers, left the city this morning to report to his new teammates. If he travels as planned, he should arrive by noon today.
Resolute defeated Alexander Cochran's Vanilta in a 30 mile triangle race at Sandy Hook on June 12. Wind shifted from fresh to light. Resolute finished 2 minutes 47 seconds ahead in elapsed time and 3 minutes ahead in corrected time, winning by clear margins as Clark Howell Jr. and his father Turner Howell praised the crew. The cup series concludes with Defiance expected to challenge next at Long Island Sound.
In Troon Scotland June 12 Irrancis Quimet posts a 77 and 77 for a two round total 154 to lead the amateur standings of the British open championships. Ge don Lockhart Edward Rey and John H Taylor follow with strong scores while John J McDermott, former American Open champion, arrives too late to compete after missing the boat from Havre France.
Thomasville Georgia June 12 Pelham boy scouts are not implicated in Grace Frye disappearance from Vashti home. Scout Master Hand and Superintendent Bishop deny any scout involvement claiming misreporting and late river picnic timing. Girl missing since May 27 with private searches ongoing and no public disclosure prior to private efforts.
Valdosta Ga June 12 Special The political speeches planned for Valdosta by J Randolph Anderson and Thomas S Felder did not materialize Anderson spent the night in Valdosta meeting people and talking briefly about his platform Felder changed his program and did not come to Valdosta saying he will visit later date
Quitman Georgia June 12 Special Hon Stanley Bennett of Quitman who has been mentioned for the southern district of Georgia district attorney appointment to succeed Ackerman states in an interview he will not accept the job and his name will be withdrawn from the first recommendation. Georgia's first cac of melons loaded at Quitman yesterday sold to O K Jeika and Son for 159 dollars and shipped to Atlanta.
Three individuals including Agnes Jacktey are jailed on gail in Boise after alleged involvement in white slave acts. Sheriff Mizell and US Marshal Thywmas arrested them following the disappearance of Ing Timue of Uieseare wid att. A preliminary hearing is set tomorrow before Judge Larry M. Wilson in Macon.
Oxford obit for Judge Dickson long prominent Covington lawyer died suddenly of apoplexy at home. Survived by wife Mrs Mitchell Dickson and daughter Mrs Ian Giles. Funeral planned at Allen Memorial Church with Dr James Dickes and Rev Kelly officiating.
June 12. In Ware County a waitress reports a county rancher tried to collect a May bill by force, leading to a heated exchange with J. Ho Water, county commissioners chairman. Pittman and others argued over a six dollar item while the sheriff was called. The dispute marks ongoing friction since Wadley became chairman this year.
Pelham Georgia reports an aphid like insect found in cantaloupe fields causing panic among growers. Efforts with the Department of Agriculture aim to curb damage as the pest spreads and weakens plants in early season crops.
Columbus Ga June 12 Special The coming session will see Captain D. Jo Slane senior representative from Muscogee county introduce a bill to provide for county police in Georgia counties with focus on this county Recent crimes on city outskirts have intensified support for a county system of police
Circuit Judge R Lostant ruled the new Greene-Glenn Insurance law unconstitutional as it forced five insurers from the state. An agreement aimed at resuming business with the state was reached Wednesday at Louisville as details remained unclear.
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