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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

19

Shooters Vying For National Shoot At Chicago Highlight Southern Zone

Lanier Jr. of Augusta wins southern zone amateur handicap with 98 of 100 at Atlanta Gun Club. Various class winners include Breeman Atlanta 100, Chain Leesburg 100, Andrews Spartanburg 99, and Mikenzie Atlanta 97. The five high amateurs earn spots on the Southern team to Chicago in August. Huff and Duncan tie for pro title. Atlanta Gun Club praised for hosting a record turnout.

John E. Avery Woh Lanier, Jr Augusta Atlanta Gun Club Breeman Atlanta Chain Leesburg Flo Elusa Uy EL K Dtady Harold Mikenzie Tou Rudy Stoney-McLynn Start S. C Pune Garda Routhern Uesday Pyul Miller Dallas Thexay I. Andrewa Spartanarg 8. C Ho. Raddy Miller Andrews Rudy Acting Santhers Fanal Shaft Chicago A. HK Hlacks Loum Ville Freeman D. J. White Spartanburg Mark Starr S.C Warren Hoxd Southern One M. G, Ross Macan Dred Worsham Knoxville Tenn Ike Andrews Carl Good P. “Uw. Miller Texas D. Willams Tami M. C. Tvter Buosi Chie Wright Tienzie M. McKenzie Dogrett Clarksdale Miss A. Cuscanden Tampa Fla Walter Iluff Macon J. Hightower Americus J. Cock Jacksonville Re Earl Starr U. R. Brooks Columbia Homer Clark St. Tou Joe Chilton John Rogers Knorvalk Cal Burke Knorville Charles Little Knowville Cothran Phil Hazel Durham Nashville Roll Biloxi Mass Memphis Andria nTan C. W. Chior B. M. Innox New Albany Eal Powell Fitzgerald John Foler Richmond Southern Fane Phil Minter W. I. Iannier

Macon doubles up Spartanburg in twin bill at home

Macon swept a doubleheader from Spartanburg here this afternoon. In the first game Macon took a 11 to 2 victory as four home runs were hit, Menzel belting two and Coffey homering off a Tangent drive. Langford homered in the second game as Spartanburg finally yielded 5 to 2. Zweifel pitched well in relief for Macon, while Aweifel fended off the Spartans’ late threats.

Macon Tia Spartanburg Menzel Coffey Zweifel Wade Cheatnut Shwe Clatton Z Menzel Marsha Harkett Aa Moore Mronnan Et Kelis Ld Oud P ' Bosder Jin Wa Blake Bondmont Macon Jonking Allen Hangferd Cumisty Ryan Faye Smith Burnett Cumish Baron Balla Hon Alleng Simith Spartanbor Snyder Ratliff Swartz Bond Hihl Mul Swarts Mondbalk Sng Des Habrie I i Keefe Artantburg Jbsé Crayton Monzot Marshall Burkete Meare Brennan Hill Kelly Ao Fowler Jenkins Langford Camithy Coffe Vanias Santa Spartanburg Haron Hall Fowler Vargas Goldric O'Keefe

Hagen Remains a Favorite in British Golf Meet

A British golf meet highlights Hagen as the favorite with a field including Dallas Texas 95, Chicago 05, Lucie Tenn 92 and Atlanta 92 among others. The event features players from across the United States and teams from Storr, Biloxi, Nashville and Knoxville competing for top honors.

Dallas Texas W. G. Warren Chicago Boyd Duncan Lucie Tenn J. C. Wright Atlanta Harold McKenzie P. R. Eni Storr Homer Clark St. Louis John Rogers Knoxville W. H. Lanier Augusta E. E. Noel Nashville Lenn G. L B. M. Knox New Albany Miss J. Moran Dresden A. L. Poindexter Fifton Vassa Cate Brunswick Brad Timms

All-Star Boxing Battles Slated for Auditorium

An all-star boxing card in the auditorium features Lew Silver of Atlanta and Kid Peck of Columbus with Lieutenant Helt J. Ge arranging four other strong bouts. Hollis Sullivan faces Jordan Sheppard in a 10 round semi windup, Bill Bailey meets Kid Suby, Baby Stribling locks horns with Kid Collins, and locals expect a standout show Tuesday night. Indies admitted free as usual by the cavalry.

Lew Silver Kid Peck Battling Bill Bailey Kid Suby Cavalry Atlanta Columbus 108Th Cavalry Georgian National Guard Helt J. Gewinner Hollis Sullivan University School Jordan Sheppard Macon Bill Bailey The Indies

Marines commandant urged to attend Atlanta track meet

Efforts aim to have Major General John LeJeune visit Atlanta on July 4 to witness the second professional baseball athletic meet at Ponce de Leon Park preceding the Southern league game between Atlanta and New Orleans. Captain George Bower and Atlanta leaders sent a message, with a response expected soon.

John LeJeune United States Marin Corps Washington, D. C Atlanta Marine Corps Ponce de Leon Park New Orleans George Bower LeJeune South U. S. Marines Louisiana Tna Southland Yereune Bower Georgia

Airplane golf match to inaugurate Olympia links

Chicago June 13 Olympia country club plans a first of its kind airplane golf match to celebrate its new fourth 18 hole course. Two aviator members, I M Akers for professionals and J M Curran for amateurs, with nine players each, will drop marked balls from 300 feet to beat the other team across nine holes. A prize will go to the winners.

Chicago Olympia I. M. Akers J. M. Curran

Blanchy Defeats Cochet In French Championship Semi

Paris June 13 In the French hard court tennis championship Blanchy defeated title holder Henri Cochet in the semi finals by scores of 6 4 6 2 6 1 Cochet former world champion.

Paris Plnay M. Blanchy Henri Cochet

Big offer for McTigue bout with Battling Kearns

New York June 13 Irish interests offered 20,000 pounds for a return match between world light heavyweight Mike McTigue and Battling Battling Lik in Dublin on September. Joe Jacobs, McTigue's manager, said he would decide after consideration.

New York Mike McTigue Like Dublin Joe Jacobs Jacobs

City Golf tournament second round results reported

Waycross Ga June 12 Special two second round matches completed J W Bennett defeated Fleming Folks and A C Walker beat B S Gibson A handsome loving cup will be awarded to the tournament winner Also a note on okra seed usable in cotton seed oil applications and other uses

Waycross J. W. Bennett Fleming Folks A. C. Walker B.S. Gibson

Matches Announced in Davis Cup Second Round

New York June 13 United States Lawn Tennis Association announces second round Davis Cup matches Argentina vs Switzerland Ireland vs France British Isles vs Spain Italy and Holland with byes have played second round Holland survives three matches to one Czecho Slovakia Roumania Belgium and Italy eliminated in actual play Australian team with two youths to land Vancouver June 23 Australia plays in the American zone per USTA announcement

New York Penn United States Lawn Tennis Association Argentina Switzerland Ireland France British Isles Spain Italy Holland Roumania Belgium Vancouver Australia

Rickard Plans Monster Open Air Arena in New York

Boxing promoter Tex Rickard announces a 75 000 seat open air arena for boxing football and athletic events with a steel double deck grandstand. construction will start soon at an undisclosed central site and will not affect plans to enlarge the Velodrome to 60 000 seats. Rickard also aims to retain Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey for events and invites colleges to stage football and track meets in the new arena. A portable platform will allow staging boxing matches in the field and stalls will be positioned closer to the field than any existing venue.

New York Tex Rickard Boyle Thirty Acres New Jersey Dempsey Carpentier Rickard

RACE SEASON OPENS AT AQUEDUCT TRACK

New York June 1 The Hob-tail bafflers and their entourage of trainers jockeys bookies and bettors move to Aqueduct track for the third meeting of the metropolitan season. The opening day features the $10 000 Brooklyn handicap for horses three years old and up with Rancocas likely to run Gray Lag or this year's three year old champion Zev winner of the derby and Belmont.

New York Aqueduct Metropolitan Reason Brooklyn Rancocas Zev

Paddock to appear in Chicago race

Charley Paddock of the University of California, the world’s fastest sprinter, likely will take part in an exhibition clash at the national intercollegiate track and field meet in Chicago on Friday and Saturday. His father said Paddock will arrive in New York Friday from Europe. Gunnner Nelson, a Fort Wayne professional golfer, won the state open with a two day total of 299.

Chicago Charley Paddock University of California Paddock New York Europe Indianapolis Ind Gunner Nelson Fort Wayne

Miss Stirling Wins Easily In Metropolitan Golf

New York June 13 Alexa Stirling metropolitan and former national champion advanced to the metropolitan championship semi finals by defeating Mrs George Hite Jr of Apawamis six up and four to play She will meet Mrs W N Toerge in the semis as the other match features Mrs G W Heckscher and Mrs Q F Feitner Feitner who has been metropolitan champion six times defeated Mrs F E Du Bois four and two Heckscher beat Miss Maurine Orcutt 17 year old Jersey girl one up Feitner made a remarkable 15 foot putt to hole out from around a stymie

New York Alexa Stirling George Hite, Jr Apawamis W. N. Toerge G. W. Heckscher Q. F. Feitner Toerge Philip Stevenson Feitner F. E. du Bois Heckscher Maurine Orcutt

Gans Won't Meet Tiger Flowers On July 4 Match

Panama Joe Gans refuses a return bout with Tiger Flowers after a Toledo defeat. Promoter Leo Flynn offers a July 4 fight for a large Southern guarantee, but Gans Miller rejects the plan. Boxing hopefuls include George Robinson or Cleve Hawkins as possible Tiger opponents for Independence Day at the Auditorium.

Panama Joe Gans Tiger Flowers Toledo Ghia Georgia Leo P. Flynn New York Flowers South Flowera Atlanta Gans Ollie Pecord Foula Walk Miller Tive Battlers Flynn Tiger George Robinson Boston Cleve Hawkins Auditorium Independence Day Miller Empire Tiger Wowera

English Critics Believe Famous American Golfer Has Put Troubles Behind

Troon Scotland June 13 The British Open field at Troon includes eight American golfers among the world’s best. Edward Ray and James McDowell tee off early with Walter Hagen among favorites after a strong qualifying effort. Gene Sarazen and others were eliminated, leaving five Americans to contend. Hagen says troubles are over and predicts a strong showing for MacDonald Smith and the American team, while gusty weather and long drives shape the competition.

Troon Scotland Associated Press Edward Ray Smith MacDonald Smith Hagan Ladiy D. A. Curtys Bournemouth Walter Hagen Jim Barnes Roger Wethered Gene Sarazen Gleneagles F. W. Clark Asheville N. C Hagen Alliance Sarazen Barnes America Nezel Darrell Tam Breens Great Britain

New Holland Defeats Elberton 9 to 6 on Elberton Grounds

New Holland, Ga June 13 New Holland defeated the Elberton team on Elberton grounds by 9 to 6 today. Both pitchers worked freely with New Holland gaining the edge through 16 hits while Elberton managed nine. Whitler hit a two bagger homer for New Holland as the key swing. Batteries Elberton Hall and Smith New Holland Adkins and Simpson

New Holland Elberton Holanders Whitler New Holand Hall Smith Adkins Simpson

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