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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
3
The second annual ascent of the Atlanta Automobile and Accessories Association was scheduled for yesterday afternoon but was postponed.
Crowds gathered along Stewart Avenue Hill yesterday to watch the auto contest but heavy rain banished spectators and left the road in poor condition. After a brief clearing, officials postponed the event until next Saturday afternoon to avoid hazardous conditions.
Chicago May 17 Chicago beat New York 6 to 3 in a game marked by Russell’s stellar pitching and Keating collapses in the sixth. Frank Chance of the Americans played one inning at first base before Chase took over. Comiskey reported a 36,009 attendance, a record outside city or world championships. The day featured an automobile parade, daylight fireworks, and a floral hand to Callahan with a horseshoe to Chance.
Baseball reports from May 17 detail St. Louis beating Boston 4 to 2 with Hamilton pitching well and key plays in the sixth. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Kehler outpitched Mack’s staff. Detroit and Washington games feature late-inning runs and defensive miscues, with assorted battery pairs and umpires noted.
In Anniston Opelika and Gadsden games, Anniston beat Opelika 3 to 0 with White and Sheppard. Murphy and Allen behind the plate. Gadsden defeated LaGrange 4 to 2 in a strong Steelmakers finish, with King delivering key moments in a win that closed the series.
Paul of the Mecklenburg Country club won the Carolina Golf Association championship defeating Munsell of Ridgewood club Columbia 7 up and 6 to play. In flights two to four, McFaddin Ridgewood beat Bond Charleston Country club 1 up in 19 holes. Hight French Cape Fear Wilmington beat Carmichael by default. Jennings Spartanburg beat Green Ridgewood up and 1 to play.
Boston May 21 McGraw plans to offer Mathewson a three year contract at full salary as a coach after his active days end. Manager Tinker notes Mathewson can still pitch for several seasons and remains on the Giants payroll in a coaching role.
Louisiana State University captured the annual Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association track and field meet on Tulane field with 32 points, edging Mississippi A&M. Tulane and Vanderbilt tied for third with 23. Clemson, Georgia Tech, Chatel, and Georgia University followed. New marks set in distance and sprint events highlighted a tight contest among LSU, A&M, and Tulane. Coleman of Tulane won the 100 yard dash as leaders battled to the last event.
Disjointed OCR lists track event winners from a Southern conference meet. Scott wins the 440 yard dash for Mississippi A&M with Galloway second and Vanderbilt third. pole vault tied at 10 feet with Newhauser third. mile run won by Gil of Vanderbilt with Chase and Clemeon following. discus won by Eph of A&M with Sherville and Clemsglen third. high hurdles won by Burrus with Georgia Tech second and Mississippi third. shot put led by Tuberville with Dutton and McArthur placing. high jump led by Robinson of Georgia Tech with Weyrene and Hitt placing. 220 yard dash won by Unton with Mississippi A&M second.
In Bowling Green Kentucky May 11 Wagner Okin was chosen as next meeting place for the Cumberland Presbyterian assembly session. The text lists relay results with Vandéesttt showing second, Misgiaalppi A. & Ms third, times and distances for hammer events including 138 feet 3 inches won by Comma gere Tulane, 124 feet 4 inches second, 115 feet 2 inches third. The 880 yard run was won by Scott Mississippi A. & M with Montgomery Tulane second and Nelson Vanderbilt third in 2 01 5. The 10 yard dash was won by Coleman Wells Mississippi A. & M Upton Louisiana State third in 10 1.
The advertisement extols the Hupmobile for family use offering six passenger capacity at a small extra price, highlighting exceptional fuel economy and low maintenance costs. It credits quality materials, simple unit power plant design, and a factory manager’s praise, asserting the car compares with high priced models in performance and value. It urges readers to plan summer around the car and to arrange a dealer demonstration.
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