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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

2

Five Atlantas advance in southern amateur at Roebuck

In the southern amateur championship at Roebuck, Atlanta players lead the day with multiple wins and many matches reaching extra holes. Crawford edged Tilley after a long duel, while Crisman and Black posted decisive wins as Ridley, Adair, and Jones advanced and Birmingham, Memphis, and Louisville contenders pushed hard toward Saturdays 36 hole finals.

Homer George Birmingham Ala Roebuck Dudlay Jeff Athinta Selma Jacksonville Memphis Lonsville Chattanooga Nox Crawford Chick Tilley Atkiata Svauling Crawford Tudley Atlentan Iquare Consford Sanure Shelley Chick Say Saa Sav Ridley Glen Crisman J. Perry Greene Atlanta Greene Crisman Teal Bradshaw Fen Jones Jones Dormie Bradshaw Emmett Spicer, Jr T. W. Palmer Miami Palmer America Spicer John Marshall Kentucky Louisville Jenks F. Gittem Gilm Secon Bob Baugh, Jr Flying Mart L. A. Montedonico Black Charley Black Atlant G. H. Davis Wack Davis Braggie Jank Godchnux Paul J. Haddock Charlotte Godehinex Yuet Haddock Gorehaux Maddock Pollack Boyd Boyd Dan Jarvis Nashville North South Carolina W. M. Laxton C. V. Rainwater Rainwater Perry Adair Louis Tachau Perry Mike Jones Val J. Noeshitt Dr. A. B. Harris I. G. Seibles I. G. Seibles Both Defeated Theie Ir. Narris Ike Osburn Seibles W. G. Harris AL Ulmer Chris Brinhe Pat Louisville Bob Gregory A. B. Lockett New Orleans Young Crisman Charlie Black Frank Godchaux Tess Bradshaw Brad Godchaux Harris Weazy Sim Rob Brough, Jr Emmett Spicer Baugh Bert Sax Crawford Chik Ridley Bosd Marshall Bord Richard Hickey Henry W. Grady, Jr Keith Conway Hickey H. M. Woodward Grady W. B. Franklin Conway Donovan

Constitution Team Loses in Press League Blowout

The Constitution baseball team fell 13 to 2 to L. W. Rogers at Almand Park. Big Henry pitched until the third inning before arm trouble worsened, allowing a string of hits as Rogers totaled nine safeties. Seven Constitution errors aided the losers while Ellis, Candler, and McKinney starred for Rogers. Loftus led the Constitution lineup. Hasty, Rogers pitcher, struck out seven and yielded seven safeties, with two runs crossing in the sixth.

Constitution L. W. Rogers Almand Park Henry Rogers Finst Iehe Ellis Candler McKinney Loftus Hasty Kellar Hasty Athletics

Mrs. John G. Evins Dies in Tennessee After Long Illness

Mrs. John Glenn Evins, formerly of Atlanta and wife of Savannah theater owner John G. Evins, died Tuesday at her sister’s Bristol Tennessee home after a long illness. She had been an Atlanta resident long ago, active in society and church work, and was survived by her husband, a daughter, a son, her mother, an aunt in Atlanta, and a brother-in-law. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

John Glenn Evins Atlanta John G. Evins Savannah Glenn Evins E. ©. Saunders Blanche Caldwell A. C. Fynng

Woodmen of World to discuss erection of Atlanta temple

Woodmen of World plans to build a half million dollar temple in Atlanta. The national executive committee will discuss the project at the sovereign camp meeting in San Antonio, July 1. L E L Bennett, state manager, says national officers back the plan as assured. The order reports a cash surplus of 56 million dollars, a portion to fund a tuberculosis hospital in San Antonio. If built, the temple will mirror the order’s nineteen story national home design.

Woodmen of the World Atlanta National Executive Committee San Antonio Texas Lel. Bennett Bennett the Order

Former Emory Student Wins Yale Chemistry Fellowship

Ulric B. Bras, a former Emory University graduate, was awarded the Loomis Fellowship in Chemistry at Yale. He earned the honor in competitive exams among leading U S universities, as the top candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry. Bras made a splendid record while at Emory.

Emory Yale Loomis Ulric B. Bras Emory University O| Bray Bray

Final Services Held For Mrs. S C Turner

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Cabaniss Turner were held at Barclay Brandon chapel Wednesday morning. The body was then taken to McDonough Georgia, former home of the deceased, for interment. Dr M Ashby Tones pastor of Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist church officiated.

Alice Cabaniss Turner Barclay & Brandon McDonough M. Ashby Tones Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church

O F Osborne Cleared in Georgia Tag Conspiracy Case

O F Osborne of 93 East Georgia Avenue was exonerated in a superior court trial on charges of complicity in an alleged plot to defraud Georgia by securing motor vehicle license tags for a fee. A dozen witnesses testified as the jury deliberated briefly, with defense attorney Evans leading the defense.

O. F. Osborne East Georgia , Avenue State of Georgia Osborne J. W Beauchamp Secretary of State Evans

National and regional baseball scores and schedule update

A compiled list of league games with results from the American and National Leagues and minor circuits plus today’s scheduled matches. Teams include Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Toronto, Newark, Reading, Goldsboro, and more with scores and 11 inning notes and several postponements.

Horton New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Heston Pittshues Brooklyn Cincinnati Theadelphia St. Louis Greenville Columbia Apattanbueg Bacon Charlotte Augusta Haftato Jersey City Toronto Newark Rochwater Reading Byracvag Baltimore American Association Tnianopolia Talatn St. Paul Kanna City Louisville Columbua Minneapolia Blenmand Rorky Mount Portsmouth Petersburg Wilson Knoxville Bristol Morristown Kingaport Greenside Johnson City Vickaburg Clarkadale Laurel Hattiesburg Jackson Meridian Greenwood Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Table Rock Mobile Memphis New Orleans Boston Beaton Pittshire St Touts Buffalo Rorchester Bymouse Nattimore Shreveport Beaumont Deltas Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Wichita Fatla Galveston Macon Spartanburg Orlando Daytona St. Petersborg Lakeland Florina Bradentown Tampa Von Little Rock Pittsburg Louie Ava Cabs Taat Pet Aurhaia Ana Greenville Spartanburg Baron

Final Summer Meeting of Retail Merchants

The Atlanta Retail Merchants association will hold its final summer membership meeting on Thursday June 28 at 6 15 p m in the chamber of commerce. Eight short talks by prominent merchants will cover overhead expenses distribution and the reasons why FE J Paxon will preside. An invitation is extended to all association members and attendees. No meetings in July or August. A musical program is planned and souvenirs will be given to women attendees.

Atlanta Retail Merchants’ Association Chamber of Commerce FE. J. Paxon Wee

Georgia Hotel Men Meet in Dahlonega On Friday Evening

The Georgia Hotel Men's association plans a district meeting at Mountain Inn Dahlonega hosted by Dr. Craig Arnold. About 20 to 25 hotel men from Atlanta and across Georgia will gather, after a complimentary lunch at the Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta led by A. B. Moody. A six-car caravan will tour Buckhead Roswell Alpharetta Cumming Dawsonville and reach Dahlonega at 4:80 P M Eastern Time.

Georgian Hotel Men's Association Mountain Inn Dahlonega Craig Arnold Atlanta Georgia Winecoff Hotel A. B. Moody Buckhead Roswell Alpharetta Cumming Dawsonville

Miami Tennis Association Formed In Miami Florida

Farm Tennis Club Miami residents organized the Miami Tennis Association. Armand Pyrom elected president and Richard Merjcal named secretary treasurer. Clay tournament set to begin early July and run through the fall with invites to Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach and other Florida cities to participate.

Miami Fla Miami Tennnis Association Armand Pyrom Richard Merjcal Fort Wanderdale West Pater Beach Florida

Y to Teach Swimming at Y M C A This Summer

The Central Y M C A plans free summer swimming lessons for all members with life savers on duty. Men may join for a special diving and stroke course, while boys attend existing Linkeasy classes. Lessons run Wednesday and Saturday 7:15 pm and Monday and Friday 5 6 pm with no extra charge. Membership required during the summer, except during lesson periods.

Central M. C. A. Physical Department Einking

Missionary Talks Feature Session at B Y P U Convention

John Lake of Canton China spoke on Making Friends with Chinese Pirates at the Wednesday night B Y P U state convention session. Other speakers included Dr Harry Clark and Stev I S Coraker. Sunrise service led by Dr Sampey precedes closing address by Dr McConnell and William Preston. Stone Mountain trip planned for 3000 delegates, with 200 extra autos needed.

State Convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union John Lake Canton iChina Puratea Lake Harry Clark Tennessee Stev Coraker Oliver John D. Hoffman State Evangeliat John KR. Sampey Louisville I. &. McConnell Atlanta William H. Preston Stone Mountain Louie Sanford Automobile Committee Mr. Sanford Baptist Tabernacle Tvy

Bankers in Albany Under Indictment and Bond

Albany Ga June 20 two bankers were indicted by the United States grand jury for alleged violations of banking laws. J E B Foy former cashier of Citizens First National Bank and J H McNeill former treasurer of West Georgia Pine Co were named in separate indictments for conspiracy to defraud the bank. Both posted bond of 5000 each for December term court appearance.

Albany, Ga Suecia J. EB. Foy Citizens First National Bank J. H. McNeill West Georgia Pine Company United States Grand Jury United States Lhe McNeill Foy

Big Bill Haywood Asked to Write Book for Soviet Schools

Denver report says escaped U S convict "Big Bill" Haywood, tied to the Western Federation of Miners, was asked to write a history of the federation for Soviet schools. James P. Cannon, returning from the third international convention in Russia, says Haywood has a good standing with the Soviet government and wishes to remain in Russia. Cannon says Haywood and he shared a hotel during the convention.

Big Bill Haywood Denver Colo Big Bill” Haywood United States Western Federation of Miners Russia James P. Cannon Laywood Cannon

Warrant for Adams Issued in Atlanta

A warrant for the arrest of A. H. Adams former internal revenue official accused of submitting false expense accounts to the government was sent to Columbus for service Wednesday. The warrant was sworn by George E. B. Golding special officer for the Intelligence Bureau of the Treasury Department. Adams is said to have resigned some time ago. He formerly ran the division chief of the internal revenue collector's office.

A. H. Adams Internal Revenue Columbus George EB. Golding Intelligence Bureau Treasury Department Adamy Internal Revenue Collector’s Office Acworth

Mrs J Childs Dies in Barnesville Visit

Mrs J Childs, 37, died at her parents home in Barnesville while visiting them. She was married with four sons and five daughters. Her home was in Smarrs, Monroe County. Burial planned at Jenkinsburg.

Barnesville J. Childs D. EF. Pulliam Smarrs Monroe ‘County Jenkinsburg Daugher

Finals in Boss Division in Junior Tennis Tourney

Finals in the boss division of the junior tennis tourney at Lichmont park pools will be decided today with Ron Grant facing Malone Courts after a rain disrupted schedule. Semifinals featured Dayron Grant beating Connally and Coutts defeating Wilhelmson, while Courts defeated Williamson in easy fashion to set the championship clash. The boys doubles semis were also on the slate after Wednesday’s rain.

Lichmont Park Byron Grant Malone Dayron Grant Connally Coutts Wilhemson Conally Grant Williamson Courts

Gibbons-Dempsey Battle Still Very Much in Air

The Dempsey Gibbons fight promotion stalls amid promoter disputes and bankroll concerns in Shelby Montana with the Great Northern railroad weighing support. A big third installment payment of one hundred thousand dollars is sought to secure the bout and boost advance ticket sales while promoters and early backers clash over salaries and control. Nearby in St Louis Rotary golf honors go to Jack Hurd and Eddie Lassar with a high team score and Hurd taking the individual trophy.

Shelby Mont Far Montana Great Northern Railroad Jack Dempsey Dan Tracey Great Falls Lou Molomby Montana Americal Legion Mike Collins St. Paul Tracey Molumby St. Louis Glen Echo Country Club Jack Hurd Eddie Lassar Hurd America Englih Clarksburg

Fair Weather Today With Little Temperature Change

The forecast from the Weather Bureau on Wednesday calls for generally fair conditions and not much change in temperature for today. No significant shifts in daily highs or lows are expected as Friday proceeds.

United States Weather Bureau

Warehouse Fire Destroys Jarvis Watking Building in Thomasville

In Thomasville Georgia a large warehouse of Jarvis B Watking and company on West Jackson street was destroyed by fire late last night with the building and stock valued around 10000 dollars. The blaze caught from inside and was not discovered in time. The heat damaged telephone cables causing about three hundred phones to be out of service this morning.

Thomasville Specia Jarvis B. Watking & Company West Jackson Street

State Highway Development Urged by Holder

Savannah news reports John N. Holder, chairman of Georgia's state highway board, urging continued road construction to secure federal funds. He proposes a two cent per gallon gasoline tax plus three cent lubricating oil tax and stronger license taxes to provide state funds to match two million dollars in federal aid. He calls for a robust state highway system.

Savannah Georgia John N. Holder State Highway Board Savannah Board of Trade Holler Holder

H H T Clark Laid To Rest After Brief Illness

Funeral services for Henry T. Clark aged 16 were held Wednesday at Immaculate Conception church. Interment followed at Hollywood cemetery. Barclay and Brandon conducted arrangements. Clark, long with the construction department, retired weeks earlier due to ill health at his Simsville home.

Henry T. Clark Simsville Immaculate Conception Church Hollywood Cemetery Barclay & Brandon Clark

Hudson Wins Many Prizes in Druid Hills Golf Tournament

Dr Paul Hudson and Dr Frits Hodgson led the prize winners at the Druid Hills golf event yesterday. over $50 in entry fees went to fund Atlanta municipal players’ Washington tournament. Hudson captured the Hart Cone trophy for low net and the low gross, shooting 85 for 18 holes with a 67 net. Hodgson took second low net and second low gross with a 70 net. Additional trophies went to Frey Sutton, Grady Clay, J G Bats Tenger, I F McDeuffie, Perrin Nicholson, J Kennedy, Cyrus Strickler, and more. The committee members included Lc Jennings, Lloyd Parks, and Earl H Cone. The course was in fine condition with 40 plus contestants.

Paul Hudson Frits Hodgson Atlanta Washington Hudson Hart HE. Cone Ross Hudson Ws Mme Dr. Hudson Modgson Frey Sutton Grady Clay J. G. Bats Tenger I. F. McDeuffie Perrin Nicholson J. Kennedy Cyrus Strickler Lc. Jennings

Former mail carrier at Toccoa arrested

Savannah based report says Ross D. Leverette, once a mail carrier in Toccoa, Ga, was arrested by a U S marshal on charges tied to misusing federal postal funds. The search for Leverette followed reports linked to missing C O D mail packages and involved progress by authorities in Atlanta.

Savannah Ross D. Leverette Toccoa Tor Atlanta Leverette

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