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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1912
Page
25
A unit power plant combines motor clutch and transmission in one housing to minimize friction and loss. It claims perfect alignment reduces wear, increases efficiency, and delivers maximum power. The Oakland car is praised as true tested by time, with many owners testifying to its worth.
In a muddled clipping by Dick Jenison, Rafael Almeida tops the Southern League batting list with Hemphill in third. The piece references Birmingham Barons and June 18 standings, noting several players batting around .250 and others under .200, with Stagg and others discussed in context of a broader batting chart.
George W Perkins of New York stands among finance leaders favoring Theodore Roosevelt as Taft draws backing from a large Wall Street majority. Perkins has supported Roosevelt with time and money, appearing in Chicago for the campaign while others fund Taft. The piece also notes sighting tips for quick shooting and firearm beading details in a separate station.
The rear axle is well designed and built for lasting service. Each Studebaker 20 body receives 17 coats of paint and varnish, properly rubbed and aged. Careful maintenance yields a body equal to any on the market. The design commits to durability beyond the first mile toward the 20 000th mile. Studebaker built, and always built that way.
George L Moreland, famed baseball statistician, opposes changing the Chalmers trophy rules to exclude previous winners. He argues credit should remain with the most useful players, noting past repeat leaders like Cobb and Schulte could be unfairly barred. Commission decisions on rule change imminent after discussion with Chairman Mulford.
James H. Randall surveys the upcoming regatta at Poughkeepsie with Cornell Yale and Stanford showdown possibilities. Cornell’s Courtney era dominance is noted, Stanford’s unknowns excite, and Oregon style rivalries with Columbia and Ohio crews color the field as preparation time remains limited before next week’s race.
In Cleveland on June 22 a flood of players critics and fans debate Ger many Schaefers coaching method. His antics amuse the crowd in Detroit where Sam Crawford Ty Cobb and Covington star in a spring training style game. Washington won as Crawford and Covington dazzling baserunning might have changed the result.
Nashville and Mobile teams are tied for the lead in team fielding through games played Tuesday June 18 with a high percentage. Montgomery trails near one point behind. Atlanta sits near the bottom of the league in fielding and New Orleans Pelicans have a low percentage while Mobile has the most assists in the league.
Two well dressed men robbed a foreign grocer after a staged bet asking for molasses. They tested the odor from the pitcher, distracted the grocer, and fled with cash as the alarm lingered. The incident, told in a raucous tale, reflects street crime and quick escapes.
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