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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1913
Page
7
Several strong games are on the slate this week with Georgia meeting Virginia in Atlanta as a highlighted matchup. The foe should provide a competitive test for both programs, with coaches eyeing early-season impressions and key performances.
Dick Jemison previews a strong slate for the final October Saturday with Georgia versus Virginia drawing top attention and Alabama facing Tulane. He weighs Michigan versus Vanderbilt, Mercer versus Citadel, Princeton versus Dartmouth, and Penn State versus Harvard as major regional matches.
Barnesville, Ga on October 19 prepares for a prep school football game between Gordon Institute and the Georgia Military College. Both teams have strong records and fans call the matchup even, with evaluators unsure which side holds the edge.
In lower Manhattan offices suffragist leader Emm a Pankhurst declares she faces death if deported as visitors including Mrs. Blatch and Miss Perkins meet her. She tours Hills Island dining rooms, praises immigrant care here, and notes hunger strike risks while awaiting immigration officials.
Emory College in Oxford Ga reports the Junior football team barely edged the Seniors 7 to 6 as captain Mathews sprained an ankle forcing Porter to QB and a substitute to a half. Sophomores impressed. Freshmen improved amid stage fright. Two Monday games set with Juniors facing Freshmen and Seniors meeting Sophomores. captains Saxon Mathews Bondurant Pattillo named.
In a Washington interview Mrs. Pankhurst declines to discuss hunger strike plans and future actions. She confirms willingness to take extreme steps if deportation is upheld, and states she plans to remain in the United States until December. Hudgins, overseeing Ellis Island feeding, says forced feeding will not occur if she refuses to eat.
Cordele Georgia October 19 Special. Miss Janie Mathews 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Mathews was badly burned in an accident when a lit match was dropped into a can of carbide and water. The resulting gas ignition set her hair and face aflame injuring her eyesight.
Mrs James W Gerard wife of the American ambassador to Germany has arrived in Berlin and begins house hunting with poor prospects for a suitable embassy building. She plans to go to Paris tomorrow to join her sister Countess Sigray.
Dartmouth tops the eastern elevens with 1147 points through four games as of October 18, leading Harvard Princeton and Pennsylvania in that order. Yale and the Navy have not been scored on by many of the larger eastern teams, with two field goals not yet registered against them.
Rev. T. W. Callaway, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist in Macon, received a unanimous call to lead Dublin's First Baptist Church. Dublin, with about 1,900 members, is a top church in the city. Callaway helped organize Tabernacle and leads the Tabernacle Rescue Home. he may accept for a notable career move. Formerly he was assistant pastor in Macon’s First Baptist.
Turpentine closed at 40 1/2 percent for the week, up from 39 to 39 1/2 percent last Saturday and 41 percent a year ago. Week sales reached 2,661 with receipts 9,178 against 4,061 a year ago. Shipments totaled 1,465 versus 9,804 a year ago, stocks 28,209 up from 39,03 a year ago, increasing 1,713 during the week. Rosin sales for the week were firm. receipts 3,178 versus 1 a year ago, shipments 324, stocks 153,982 against 102,615 a pest at, up 734 during the week.
The Yellow Jackets face a defensive liability with erratic line charging and uncertain tackling. Coach Heisman plans targeted drills and returning players Patten Preas Nance Cushman and Loeb to bolster both offense and defense before the November 1 Sewanee clash. If the line improves and the defense tightens without personnel changes, Tech’s 1913 squad aims to pressure Sewanee Auburn and Georgia with versatile attacks and stronger interference.
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, quoted at length, defends her suffrage record and hunger strike while seeking entry in the United States. The board considers deportation as she asserts America is the home of freedom and hopes for admission on bond to fulfill lecture engagements.
Tennessee topples the southern college scoring list through October eighteen, with Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt close behind. The piece notes no crossing of goal lines by runners or field goals by Tennessee rivals and references Maryville, Dahlonega, and other colleges in a broader athletic tally.
Virginia's football squad arrives in Atlanta Friday after a strong start, with coach Gloth praising team unity and depth. Dr Lambeth notes a slight early-season slump but expects a rebound before the Georgia game. Officials for Georgia Virginia include Barry and Wahoo. Virginia departs Birmingham Special Thursday night.
Statesboro Ga October 19 Special The second annual Bulloch county fair closed after five successful days surpassing last year's event. Business leaders favor forming a Bulloch County Fair association, with J R Miller of The Statesboro News credited for its success and possibly to head the new organization.
In Athens Georgia on October 19 special report notes rejection of the commission form of government triggers a brief campaign. Only mayoral candidate is W F Dorsey with no opposition. Four wards show several contenders for alderman seats including Gordon Hinton Mathews Dobbs McKinnon Collings with more entrants expected this week.
Athens Ga October 19 special The Lucy Cobb Institute annual staff has been named Florence Hooper editor in chief Janet Newton associate editor Ruby Jankower treasurer Sarah Lamar senior editor Natalie Bocock junior editor Mildred Babb sophomore editor Vivian Fulghum freshman editor Mary Holden prep editor Sallie Goodwyn art editor Harriet Benedict business manager Ruth Reed associate business manager
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