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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1914
Page
3
Terry Nelson the Greek battler and Jack Sentell meet in a ten round main bout at Columbia theater promoters set for Wednesday night A grudge match with old scores to settle beyond the ring plus a good prelim card planned.
New York March 21 Polo Association the governing body of the sport in the United States has leased Judith polo ground with option to purchase It aims to make Point Judith the Hurlingham of America The schedule includes Long Island preliminaries May 13 to 16 at Great Neck May 16 to 30 at Piping Rock June 1 to 8 at Great Neck June 9 to 30 at Piping Rock
The Tech football team will meet this morning to elect a captain for the coming season after Alf Mc Donald’s departure. Monk Fielder, a speedy half back from last year, is favored to be named the new captain.
New York reports United States Lawn Tennis Association president R D Wrenn said a list of tournament dates would not be ready for publication until next Tuesday. The Davis Committee had not reported, and no site had been chosen for international matches. In boxing, Joe Jeanette defeated Georges Carpentier on points in a six round bout, Jeanette leveraging heavier weight and early infighting to prevail.
Dick Jemison profiles Christy Mathewson as he begins his fifteenth year with the Giants. The piece notes his sustained dominance, historic post season success, no hit games, and tall stature as the basis for the nickname Ble Six. It tracks his career arc from Factoryville to Bucknell to Norfolk and finally New York, highlighting key seasons and records.
Thomasville fans anticipate strong ball games on the local diamond with teams from the South Atlantic and Sally leagues. Dates have been set with Albany for March 20 and 21 and Montgomery for April 6 and 7. Thomasville’s full squad arrives by Tuesday and Manager Dudley aims to have them ready to compete.
Bristol reports April 17 as probable launch date for the Cup Defender. Designer Nate Herreshoff, in Bermuda, plans to return by early April to supervise final fittings and shop work. After the sloop is hoisted aboard, ten days remain to complete preparations for trial spins.
A collection of historical baseball milestones including origins of clubs and leagues from 1846 to 1919, noting first matches, formations, major and minor leagues, world series control, notable records in innings, scoring, pitching, and fielding, and notable players and feats across Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, and other teams.
A boxing writer reflects on Coffroth promoted fights and Jim Coffey’s potential. He notes Coffey’s left hook as a major strength, urges continued training, and predicts improvement with experience while contrasting Coffey’s current inexperience with Levinsky and Ritchie discussions.
The report commends Goffey as a clean living boxer with a promising future. His manager Hilly Gibson is praised as one of the finest in the sport, and with proper training timing and boxing practice, big gains are anticipated for the heavyweight fighter.
The article discusses the decline of the spitball and its toll on pitchers arms. It notes Ed Walsh as the era's emblem and details his struggle to return after years of wearing the moist delivery. The piece suggests Walsh may be near retirement, signaling the end of a distinctive pitching style.
Walker Street school defeated English Avenue on Saturday morning by 4 to 0. Nathan’s guarding was the feature of the game.
Georgia Athletic Club at James and Cone streets hosts its second boxing show Tuesday night with four bouts totaling thirty rounds. Main event features Jimmy Perry versus Stewart Donnelly after Eddie Hanlon’s withdrawal. Batting Kelly and Young Goldman clash in a semi window. opener combines Sheppard Thomas with Billy Hooper followed by Kid Wonder versus Young Shepard.
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