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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

3

Finland Wiped Off The Olympic Map At Paris

Paris June 16 Finland was wiped off the Olympic map today as the International Olympic Congress adopted the German definition of an Olympic nation. A Finland withdrawal from the games under the Russian flag was noted as likely. The congress also accepted a rule preventing athletes from switching nations between series and requires competitors to be natives or naturalized citizens.

Paris Finland International Olympic Congresu Italy United States Cofeness International Athletic Federation

Tom Morris Memorial for Cleveland Club triumphs at Chicago

June 17 report from Cleveland Country Club notes tournament victory in the Tom Morris memorial golf cup. Eight players finished 47 up to par as the winner, under a par-setting plan based on averages, with sixty clubs in the Western Golf Association competing. Cleveland’s M A Hanna F K Moore N King C H Stanley J Wilson Jr J D Climo and others led the field, while Los Angeles CC finished one up.

Chicago Cleveland Los Angeles Cleveland Country Club M.A. Hanna F. K. Moore N. King C. H. Stanley J. Wilson, Jr J. D. Climo SH Large GA. Riews

American Horse Wins the Ascot Stakes

London June 1 American Horse a 4-year-old bred in the United States won the Ascot stakes the principal race on day one at the royal Ascot meeting. Paragus was second Gluller third eleven ran the stakes valued at 10000 dollars over a 9 mile distance. The gold vase given by the king was won by Glorvina Lord Derbys horse Cincinnati was second Thistleton third. Eleven ran. The gold vase valued at 1000 dollars plus 4000 dollars sweepstake distance two miles.

London James da Rothschild Broadwood United States Asparagus Guller Lord Derby Glorvina Cincinnatus Thistleton

Montgomery Golf Club Holds Invitation Meet July 3 4

The Montgomery Golf and Country Club will hold an invitation golf tournament in Montgomery Alabama on July 3 and 4. Qualifying rounds are 18 holes on the morning of July 2. Flights will be created as entries fill and prizes awarded in all flights.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery Golf and Country Club

Amateurs Split First Game In Three Game Set

Eastman defeats Cochran 5 to 1 in game one as Vaughan pitches well with nine strikeouts. Wright homers for Eastman, Smith gives up only two second base advances for Cochran. Games continue in Cochran with location decided by coin flip. Waynesboro edges Wrightsville 1 to 0 in a defensive showcase. Batteries by Lamisey and Green and Daniel and Gorman secure shutout support. Washington takes game one from Lithonia 12 to 0 in a three game series beginning today.

Lantman Cochran Fastman Eastman Wright Westman Smith Vaughan Forastman Rhe Cochran Eastman Ti Blackman Bohannon and Coley Waynesboro Wrightsville Rae Lamisey and Green Daniel and Gorman Pampfire, Hatcher Lithonia Washington Perryman and Stane Ragan Harben

Tener Orders Infield Warmup Ball Ban In National League

Philadelphia June 16 President Tener of the National League issued an order that infielders must discontinue using an extra ball for warming up between innings to shorten games. Pitchers may still warm up while waiting for batters to reach the plate.

Philadelphia Tener National League

Vanitie's Master Resigns as Cup Yacht Sailor

New York June 16 William Denning today tendered his resignation as sailing master of the cup yacht Vanitie. Differences over handling of Vanitie in recent races led to retirement. Harry Hate is named to succeed him.

New York William Dennig Harry Hate

Game Thrown Out in Americus Boardroom Controversy

In Americus Georgia on June 16 President Kalman ordered the June 11 game between Thomasville and Cordele thrown out after Cordele manager Rewan protested doctored balls. Both clubs were examined. Thomasville directors exonerated, but the game was nullified. Correct standings: one win stripped from Thomasville and one loss removed from Cordele.

Americus. Ga Kalman Thomasville Cardele Reawan Thomasvile Llame

Schulz Case Rests With National Commission

New York June 6 The case of Heinie Schulz pitcher for the New York Americans who jumped to the Buffalo Federals now rests with the National Commission The commission has absolute authority in all matters relating to the Federal bargain and will not spend beyond what is necessary to tie Schulz up through law says President Farrell of the New Yorks.

New York Heinié Schulz New York Americans Buffalo Federals National Commisson National Commission Farrell New Yorks Schulz

Calder Aims to Run for Root's Senate Seat

Rochester dispatch reports William Calder of Brooma republican declares he would be a United States senator candidate to succeed Elihu Root. He notes he would not enter if Mr Foot sought re nomination. He claims personal assurance influenced Foot's decision.

Calder Root Rochester William Mr Calder Brooma United States Senate Elihu Root Foot

Rural Credits Sidetracked in Washington Courts Debated

In Washington a rural credits bill was sidetracked for the current congressional session by the House Banking and Currency Committee. The panel chose to halt proceedings on the Bukele committee drafted bill, signaling a prolonged sea debate that could stretch for weeks.

Washington Congress House Banking and Currency Committee

Ten day countdown to contest end with vote bonuses

A garbled appeal urges candidates to boost subscriptions before midnight June 20 to win high value prizes. It promotes club efforts, special ballot votes, and escalating subscriber counts with bonuses, noting notes about entry timing and the necessity of active campaigning.

Dry preacher sought as Patmont kidnapping case widens

Detroit police probe disappearance of Rev Louis R Patmont amid rumors of kidnapping during a local option campaign. Wife says two men followed him. investigators question motive and potential enemies. Westville minister had been missing since March 31 and a nationwide search follows.

Detroit Mich Louis R. Patmor Westville Patmoni Hee 19Mont Saul John Palm Patmont Columbil CF Witts Aniselty Pmont Sani Patmont Deelar Esterda Patnont

Janitor of North Avenue Church Headed for Switzerland

A long time North Avenue church janitor and his family drew attention as he prepared to journey to Switzerland to learn more about his mother's will and possible estate. Once a wanderer and chef in Virginian homes, he later settled with his family in Atlanta. His wife and two daughters Sophie and Anna accompanied him. The church community funded his passage, and his son or youngest daughter Anna, a rosy cheeked child, remains with him. The trip follows years of estrangement and vague news from his homeland.

Girk Tin North Avenue Ihe Botel Upper Switzerland States America Washington Atlanta Switserland North Avenue Switz Lamf Sophie Anna Zilug Hibs North Avenue Church Aeiais Matheson

Comparatively Cool Weather To Persist Through Week

The forecast calls for fair conditions Wednesday with highs near 65 degrees and light northeast winds. A maturing air mass will bring considerable moisture and possible clouds as the week continues with daytime temperatures not rising above the mid 60s.

Suffragettes Denounce King Amid London Meeting

A London suffrage gathering denounced the King as a deputation urged action. The event featured sharp attacks on Nevinson and government advice to the King regarding his personal life. A reporter observed Mrs Silage and Soplin discussing a letter from Mr Zilie Bul while a widow, aged 73, recalled family sorrows and her late husband’s missing whereabouts.

London Sila Piemer Asquith Nevinson

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