JUD DALEY and boxing bout notes stir Atlanta sports page
The column recalls Jud Daley, a popular former Billiken left fielder, now in left field as Zach Wheat nears return. Mike Gibbons and Jack Denning clash in New York, while Willie Hoppe faces Demarest in balkline talk. Johnny Seigle leads Gadsden, and Nashville club pennant chatter spurs bets. Barry Wolter lead-off for the New York Americans teased. Charlie Street set to handle catching duties for the Yankees as Sweeney fades.
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Boosts Directors of Atlanta Baseball Association
Cin cinnati Times-Star columnist praises Atlanta Baseball Association directors as brave, loyal, and nerveful. He notes their removal of park wire for clear vision and their tendency to dodge fouls. Wry remark questions patriotism and financing founders exposure during battle.
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Boys Club to Have Strong Ball Team
The Boys Club of Atlanta formed a strong baseball team in the Sunday School League. Officers elected at a meeting at 52 Houston Street include William Clower as manager, William Grist as field captain, and William Crist as property man. The club reports four star pitchers and a good line-up, with tryouts open to all members. First practice is set for Piedmont Park next Saturday. applicants should report to Manager Clower or Captain Grist, or to BE. L. Gradon, superintendent.
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Amateurs to box in Boston for AAU championships
Boston has been chosen to host the Amateur Athletic Union boxing championships at Mechanics Hall on April 8 and 9 under the Boston Athletic Association. The event will feature top contenders from sectional championships. A rule states any athlete who weighs in and then withdraws without committee approval will be suspended for six months.
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Hope for Morris Dim in New York Boxing Scene
New York boxing reporters say Carl Morris, labeled a white hope, faces a long layoff after a setback to Jim Stewart last week. Morris plans to travel to Oklahoma for rest and a possible comeback. National Sporting Club matchmakers reportedly withdrew a ten round bout offer between Morris and Al Palzer.
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Oklahoma
National Sporting Club
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Chase to Talk to College Boys About Baseball
Hal Chase and Jim Vaughan of the New York Americans will address a College League meeting Wednesday night. They will share expert views on baseball with Southern Business University students as the city forms a new league team.
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John B Foster Seen at Yankees Crackers Game
John B Foster editor of Spalding's Baseball Guide and sporting editor of The New York Evening Telegram attended the Yankees Crackers game Monday as an interested spectator. He leaves today for Meridian to join the Giants.
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Meridian
Giants
Americus Games Called Off At Ponce
The Americus semi professional club games planned for next Friday and Saturday have been canceled. The Crackers had pursued the match ups, but the local club will play internally at Ponce on those two days.
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M MURRAY BACK FROM MONTGOMERY NOTICE
Hugh McMurray the peppery little receiver returns to action at Ponce de Leon Monday after assisting Johnny Dobbs in Montgomery when Dobbs temporarily lacked a dependable returner.
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Hector Kitson no show halts planned match in Atlanta
Hector was reported back in Atlanta after a trip to Jacksonville to face George Kitson, who did not appear. Chris Cetchel, managing Hector, also saw Walter Little and intends to protect Hector’s interests in Atlanta and seek one or two matches there.
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Street Visits Home in Huntsville on Boyhood Visit
Charley Street, noted as a catcher for the Americans, spent Saturday and Sunday in Huntsville Alabama on a visit to his boyhood friends. This marks his first return to the area in some time.
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Gate City Club Hosts All Star Boxing Card Tonight
Gate City Athletic Club presents a stacked boxing card with Al Kubiak vs Jumbo Wells in the main event, Larry Ryan vs Red Ames in eight rounds, and Spider Britt facing Mayer Prica. Also on the bill are Young Sam Langford vs Arthur Bridges in four rounds. Doors open at 8:80 PM. seats are on sale at Tumlin Bros. stores.
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Mayor Price
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Royston Downs Georgia 4 to 1 over Georgia in Athens
Ty Cobb and Royston boys defeated University of Georgia 4 to 1 in Athens. Cobb pitched nine innings with eight hits allowed, striking out one. Georgia pitchers Wilder Head Brannen held Cobb to three hits as Royston outhit them 4 to 8 and Parson Riley stood out in the field. lineups show Cobb on the mound for Georgia and R Ginn in right field among others.
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Reds Decide to Train Each Year at Columbus
Columbus Ga March 26 Special The Cincinnati Reds have announced in their Sunday issue that Columbus will serve as a yearly training camp and that the club will move permanent facilities to this city. The Reds will no longer play in Columbus for exhibition games, planning to establish Columbus as the permanent base for future youth training and operations.
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Villa Rica Opens Season In Tight Win Over High School
Villa Rica Georgia March 25 Special The Villa Rica baseball team started the season with a 4 to 1 win over the local High School. Knuckle Humphries starred with fast fielding and three hits in four trips, sparking the Boys’ High late rally. Rabusa and Marchman pitched for Villa Rica. Humphries and Braswell caught. Umpire Boyd.
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Burna Defeats Gibbs In Eight Round Bantam Bout
Frankie Burna of Jersey City won a decision over Willie Gibbs of Philadelphia in eight rounds in Memphis. Gibbs started strong with body blows for two rounds, but Burna wore down Gibbs with steady punches and won the match.
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Jersey City
Willie Gibbs
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Yanks Pound Three Cracker Hurlers Hard
The New York Americans used three top Yankee recruit pitchers in a Monday workout at Ponce de Leon park, beating the Crackers 3 to 1. Walter led with three hits in five trips, while Wolfe and Cree starred in the field. The game featured wild pitching by Paige and Hogue and solid defense from the Cracker side as Atlanta hosts the rematch and then heads to Albany.
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Doves and Bisons Battle at Athens
In Athens Georgia on March 25 the Boston Nationals and Buffalo Internationals plan an exhibition game at Sanford field. Managers Stalling and Kling failed to agree for a Augusta contest over an umpire ruling. Rumors suggest the match riffs on a Democratic nominating race with one side dubbed the Underwood club and the other the Wilson club.
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Crackers Plan Road Trip to Albany Tests Lineup
Manager Charley Hemphill will take the Crackers to Albany on Wednesday to play Bernie McCay's Albany club, with games scheduled for that day and the next. Hemphill has not decided whether to bring the full squad or a partial group of regulars with a scattering of twirlers and catchers.
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Cubs Pitchers Forbidden to Smoke Cigarettes
Chicago report says Manager Frank Chance of the Cubs forbade his pitchers to smoke cigarettes after a Memphis telegram. He summoned the staff, warned of fines for violations, and ordered a strict routine of road work to strengthen their legs and wind.
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New York Bouts Offer $16000 Purse for English American Lightweight Title
The National Sporting Club of America offers a $16,000 purse for a ten round bout between Matt Wells, England lightweight champion, and Packy McFarland of Chicago. The match to be scheduled at a convenient date for both fighters.
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Sutton V Morningstar Billiard Match Set for May 18
Chicago readers learn that the 18.1 balk line championship between George Sutton and Ora Morningstar will be played in the city on May 18. Wilkie Troppe, former champion, predicts Sutton will demand the title if he wins preliminary games.
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Athletics Beat New Orleans in Loose 7-5 Game
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated New Orleans 7 to 5 in a loosely-played afternoon game. Both clubs committed four errors. Baker homered on his first swing, driving in Cain, who had singled.
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Ma turo Defeats DeLangh in National Pocket Billiards
Philadelphia March 25 James Maturo of Denver easily defeated William DeLangh of Philadelphia in the first game of the national pocket billiards championship tournament which features a 150 to 1 odds and a trophy with $1000 in prize money. W W King of New York meets Charles Weston of Chicago in the afternoon and Alfred de Oro with Thomas L Wilson of Hackensack New Jersey face off in the evening.
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Roller defeats Samson in Seattle wrestling bout
In Boston on March 5 Dr Roller of Seattle threw Samson the German wrestler so hard a dislocation occurred, ending the match. Roller won the fall in 39 minutes and 34 seconds with a hammer lock and reverse Nelson.
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