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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

3

Dempsey Angles and Carpentier Secrecy Drive Odds

A century of betting odds around 3 to 1 contrasts with expert belief that Dempsey wins easily. Carpentier trains in secrecy near a small farm, paying high sums to prepare away from public view. Experts question what he has in reserve and why he risks such money if no chance to win. Governor Saward Edwards says reformers won’t stop the bout, noting legality mirrors the Leonard Dundes match.

Dempsey Manhassett L. I Imous Carpentier Lttle France TJ Carpentier Atlantic City Carendier Carpentier Beieves Jack Demp-sey Dempsey Camp Carpentier Camp Jersey City Saward ST Edwards New Jersey Leonard Dundes

Chicks Open Three Day Series With Crackers Rivalry

Memphis Chickasaws visit Ponce de Leon for a four game set with the Crackers led by Charlie Frank. The series tests both teams as Crackers chase a pennant drive after a Nashville setback while Chicks aim to slow their momentum and regain a lead in the standings. Cliff Markie and War Bill Rariden's catching presence loom in key games with Naper slated to start.

Memphis Pennantville Searies Vols Nashville Frank Crackers Chickasaws Chicks Elberfeld Clan Blufr City Naper Cliff Markie Bill

Riverdale Beats Palmetto In Close Baseball Game

Riverdale defeats Palmetto 2 to 1 in a tight season game played in Palmetto Ga Dorian pitched a four hit shutout effort for Riverdale while S Hule K Hule and G Hule led with multiple hits Moregan and a Palmetto triple provided their offense Batteries Dorian Hembree Goher and Brown noted in the box score

Riverdale Palmetto Dorian S. Hule K. Hule G. Hule Moregan Palmetto Senre RAE Riverdale Dorian and Hembree Goher and Brown

Inter Collegiate Lawn Tennis Results At Merion Club

In Philadelphia on June 27, players from Rice Institute Virginia Military Institute Texas University and Swarthmore faced off in the Inter Collegiate tournament at Merion Cricket Club Haverford. Coleman of Rice defeated Williamson of Georgia Tech Lemans of VMI defeated Brown of Swarthmore 6 4 7 5 Granger of Texas defeated Taylor and Dudley of Swarthmore defeated Lee of VMI 8 6 49 8 McNeil Drumwright of Texas beat Blake of Georgia Tech 6 0 6 1

Philadelphia W. L. Coleman Rice Institute HE. J. Williamson Georgia Tech Merion Cricket Club Haverford C. S. Lemans Virginia Military Institute J. Brown Swarthmore Co. E. Granger Texas University John Taylor James Dudley H. D. Lee McNeil Drumwright University of Texas O. Blake

Agogas Fall Before Federal Prison At Ponce de Leon

A large crowd gathered at Ponce de Leon park to watch the Agogas face the Federal Prison nine. Final score Federal Prison 4 Agogas 2 as Burton and Liddell pitched well. King W. Smith and Hicks starred defensively for the Agogas, while Barrington and Eskew delivered timely hits for the prisoners.

Ponce de Leon Fred Haney Ponce de Leon Park Commodore Feds Federal Liddell Burton Atlanta King W. Smith Moore Vandergriff Barrington Jordan Popu N Griffin Smith King Eskew Fraser McHorney Wing Baker Feds Little Connelly E Hicks Kablert A. W. Smith Askew Vandersriff Ec Jordan Dell Banker Tae Et Ke A Barrington Donnelly Maffet Brockman O. Burton McHorne Appgar Mays Little and Kocher

SOX Trial Postponed in 1919 World Series Scandal

Chicago June 27 The trial of players and others indicted in the 1919 world's series scandal was postponed again. Judge Hugo Friend extended the case to Wednesday and ordered the state to examine Ben Franklin of St. Louis who said illness kept him from court. Carl Zork, also of St. Louis, must appear Wednesday despite an illness affidavit. the state contests his claim after reports he was seen on St. Louis streets.

Chicago Hugo Friend Ben Franklin St. Louis Friend Carl Zork, Alao

Mineral Bluff Beats Blue Ridge 17 to 0 in Fast Game

Mineral Bluff wins over Blue Ridge in a one sided contest by 17 to 0. Crawford dominates on the mound with 15 strikeouts and one hit allowed in seven innings. F Aaron stars at the plate with two home runs a triple and a two base hit in four trips. The locals seek more games with amateur teams in the state.

Mineral Bluff Blue Ridge Crawford F. Aaron R.A. EE Emeral Bluff Hamnlton Dupree Griffin Smith and Neely Stewart

Southern Tennis Championship Opens at East Lake July 4

Twenty five southern players and about as many from Atlanta enter the Southern Tennis Championship at East Lake starting Monday July 4. Enters close Saturday night. Ceres ton Smith in charge expects max out of town entries, and seeks large ladies entry. Events include men’s singles doubles ladies singles mixed and men’s consolation singles. Prizes include trophies from the A A C and a three year cup for the men’s singles winner. Entry details to Carleton Smith or Ivy 4018.

Atlanta East Lake Cereston Smith A A. C Southern Lawr Tennis Association Carleton Smith Healey Building Ivy

British Beat U S Net Stars In Wimbledon Semi finals

Francis T Hunter advanced to the Wimbledon semi finals by defeating Major Cecil Campbell 6-2 7-5 3-6 6-4. He faces B I C Norton who beat Colonel Mayes. Elizabeth Ryan upset Molla Mallory 0-6 6-4 6-4, while Manuel Alongo toppled Major Kingscote 8-1 6-3 2-6 6-2.

Wimbledon Francis T. Hunter Ceciil Campbell B. I. C. Norton South Africa Colonel Mayes Canada Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Elizabeth Ryan California Manuel Alongo A. R. F. Kingscote Kingscote Tilden Mallory Arnold Jones Providence Baith Sigourney Boston Max Woosman FP. M. Hawkins England Rama Swami India O’neill Miss Ryan Keg Alonso Zenzo Shimidzu Japan Hunter Campbell Peacock McNair B. J. C. Norton H. Roper Barrett Fran Arthur W Gore Roma Swami Mrs. O'Neill Firth Sigourney Kooani van Lennep Holland C. P. Dix Fneland

Three in a Thousand Adaptation at Country House Party

Harvey Gates adapts Ben Ames Williams story about a wealthy man who bets ten thousand dollars he can make a reckless bachelor fall in love with one of three women chosen via advertisement. An accommodating aunt hosts a country house party as events unfold with rapid climaxes and laughs.

Harvey Gates Ben Ames Williams Brilliant Magazine

Old Dad at the Criterion Showcase

Mildred Harris Chaplin stars as Daphne in a lively screening at the Criterion. The film contrasts her tomboyish, impulsive youth with a sobering influence, following her departure from a previous serious role. In Bolivia, high noon heat and nightly ice are noted as unusual contrasts.

Criterion Mildred Harris Chaplin Daphne

Vaudeville and Screen Features Dominate Local Theaters

A sprawling report notes Loew's Grand, Keith's Lyric, Howard, Tudor, Rialto and others offering vaudeville acts and film features this week. Acts include Carel Dempster, Kate Lynne Langston, Burt Lewis, Sichen Brothers, and Dempsey-Carpentier training reels with Tom Moore's Made in Heaven. Reviews praise Lewis, Barnard's Dogs and Monkeys, Alice Joyce in Her Lord and Master, and Dream Street as a major Griffith program.

Zyrie Keith Vanueviie Loew's Grand Vaudeville Howard Theater Wednnesday Carel Dempster Dream Street Kate Lynne Langston Smith Langston Burt Lewis B. F. Keith Lyric Theater Lewis Hamilton Barnes Howard Scott Sichrn Brothers AN Weycun Barnord Alice Joyce Dempsey Carpentier Francia Wilson Dorothy Bard Dave Slack Willie Hayes Burnt-Cork Phesay and Powell London Chinatown Thomas Burke D W Griffith Griffith Gina Carol Dempsey Gypsy Fair Rigito Rialto Theater Tom Moore Mr. Moore Rerie Adores Helen Chadwick Tien Victor Schertainger

Daphne and the old dad rise to the rescue

A daughter named Daphne faces danger as her father's business focus leaves her largely to herself. Her impulsive youthful act nearly ruins her prospects, but the father awakens to responsibility and steps forward nobly as a devoted provider and protector.

Daphne

Louise DuPre Guest Star in Atlanta Visit Weeks Long

Louise DuPre the luckiest girl in the world due to Mary Pickford likeness visits Atlanta as the understudy star of Daddy Long Legs and Pollyana. She stays with Mr and Mrs Will Eady for two or three weeks taking a vacation after completing Faith the working title of a picture.

Louise DuPre Mary Pickford Pollyana Atlanta Miss DuPre Will Eady

Miss DuPre Studying Roles From Child Model to Actress

Miss DuPre plays an artist model then child model and grows into an adult role. The Casco Production Company produced the picture which is expected to be released here within three to four weeks.

PAGE New York Miss DuPre Casco

Waynesville Inn Offers Modern Conveniences Stay

Private and public baths electricity and all modern conveniences. Home like atmosphere, excellent table, fresh country produce. The service pleases the most exacting. Bean mountains inspire trees flowers and wide verandas from Waynesville. Courtesies of guests. Rates three to four dollars per day. D. L. Dunham, proprietor.

Rees Waynesville D. L. Dunham

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