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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
14
The piece critiques pitchers for rough first strikes and credits Amby Conneele with strong defense at second base. It also notes Travers losing early in British amateur golf and comments on pennant races, Georgia Tech athletics, and the Metional Intersection series shaping major league strength.
The first golf tournament of the year at Brookhaven is progressing in all three flights with 54 players qualified. Winners receive the TE H Inman cap and trophies. first round through finals are scheduled, with recent results listed: Blene Fight, C P King over John Harbingy, Ottley over S C Holland, Captain Johnson over E A Spalding, Macon Martin over EB Seiple, Carlton over Hickey, Spiker over Edward Johnson. Calaway over Ward Smith, Aldridge over J G Williams, Tupper over J J Woodside, Cohen over H A Loring, Watson over J A Peeples, Cox over T Rivers.
After delays the ten round welterweight clash between Edie Hanlon of Atlanta and Jimmie Perry of Pittsburg is set for Thursday night at the Orpheum theater. A previous Wednesday card was canceled due to a weak crowd, prompting promoter changes.
Locust Grove Institute defeated Stone Mountain 11 to 3 in a slugfest. Key hitters included Locust Grove stars Del lo Harrentine David and team, while Stone Mountain featured Burch Barber and Lowry. The finale of the series was set for tomorrow.
Chicago May 18 The United States asked the court of appeals for a rehearing in the Jack Johnson case the federal district attorney contends for retrying on some counts and resentencing Johnson who was initially fined 51000 and sentenced to a year and a day in prison District Attorney Wherson argued the district court sentence was right Washington May seeking earlier verification Frank White Birmingham recently elected senator on the unexpired Johnston term appeared on the senate floor today his election certificate due Wednesday when he plans to take the oath of office
Georgia Military College defeated Riverside today by 2 to 0 as Gheesling’s pitching and Anderson’s defense starred. Ellison made a one handed foul catch, ten Riverside batters struck out, and Camp Maddox will use him tomorrow with Riverside pitching Miller as the hotly contested game ended in favor of GMc.
Senator Hoke Smith and Reps Edwards and Howard of Georgia asked President Wilson to attend the unveiling of a memorial to General James Screven and General Daniel Stewart, born at Midway, Georgia. The president said he would try to attend if a date in October is arranged to fit his schedule. Mrs Wilson's grandfather once led the Presbyterian church at Midway.
May 18 Washington Brigadier to be created for the Marine Corps. Representative Britten of Minnesota plans a bill to appoint two brigadiers by the president in response to emergencies in Mexico. Aims to align Marine structure with the Army.
An item notes cleaning services by Bussey at 2842 Whitehall and mentions the phrase The sid kat man. The reference suggests a local advertisement for cleaning or housekeeping services with address details.
Four Americans advance to the second stage of the British amateur championship after winning their first round matches. Francis Ouimet, Frederick Herreshoff, Charles W. Byung Jr., and Fraser Hale excite spectators by defeating opponents. Jerome Travers and Henry J. Tapping fall to rivals, while Harold Weber and Arthur Lockwood miss action due to time and byes. Travers laments rough greens after his upset.
Drying winds left the fairway hard and fast while greens stayed slow from watering. Ouimet excelled despite uncertain pace, showing brilliance and resourcefulness. He led four up at the turn and finished seven up with six to play, defeating Mc Gregor and Thompson of the Philippines.
Evans and Bretherton, former Western Open champion, prepare to face Whitton, a rising Australian talent, while Ouimet and Herreshof are set to train and play Tubbs and Platt respectively on Wednesday.
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