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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1913
Page
13
Atlante schedules a football doubleheader with Riverside and Gordon clashing in the early game while Georgia faces Virginia this afternoon. The event promises regional rivalries and competitive play across campus fields.
Georgia and Virginia prepare for a landmark meeting at Ponce de Leon park with Virginia favored. The teams bring heavy lineups, Buck Mayer and Rob McWhorter as backfield stars, and advance ticket sales running strong from Tumlin Bros. plus alumni sections for both schools.
The Atlanta colored riders race meet, postponed by rain, will run at 3 pm this afternoon. Bill Jones and Loyd Grown defend local honor against Ben Griggs, Willie McCabe of Chattanooga, and the Wilson brothers of New Orleans. Jones aims to win, while rivals promise speed and white boards. Chattanooga riders expect easy prize money as a rare afternoon of sport unfolds.
Reports from St. Louis say the Crackers may retain Harry Holland Wallop Smith for next season. They were traded to Griffith at season end but discussions suggest a return. Also hinted is the possible transfer of Rippy Wil loing catcher to the team.
The University of Virginia football team will be guests of the local alumni at a box party at the Forsyth theater tonight. All the boxes have been engaged for the evening.
Emory College in Oxford Ga reports interclass football games on Weber Field. Juniors defeat Freshmen 12 to 0 with Saxon scoring three Senior touchdowns in a second game win over the Sophomores. Freshmen highlight Christian on defense. Seniors dominate with steady gains and strong line play.
Tech scrubs defeated the Boys’ high eleven 42 to 7 on Grant field in a game slowed by heavy mud. Cain returned a kickoff for a 60 yard touchdown, Knox starred on defense for the high school, while Gardner Stevenson Senter and Crane led the Tech team with strong plays and steady defense.
In Anniston on October 24 Howard defeated Alabama Presbyterian College 18 to 6 despite the local team being outweighed and handicapped by injuries. Key players for Howard included Hoykin Flowers Archibald and Stevenson with Fullington Robinson and Duke starring for the visitors. Officials were Wislkur Reynolds and Rabbit Harris from Auburn.
Eastern gridiron day features two standout games P a Carlisle at Philadelphia and Princeton vs Dartmouth at Princeton. Princeton Dartmouth contest touted as the season’s classiest match with Hanover and Tigers both holding strong chances. Pennsylvania Carlisle expected to favor the Red and Blue as Coach Brooke shapes a competitive squad in early season play.
A dense slate lists numerous games with matchups including Florida at Jacksonville, West Virginia at Ponce de Leon, Texas at Dallas, Maryland C C in Lexington, and North Carolina facing VPI in Lexington. Additional pairs cover Alabama Tulane in New Orleans, Harvard Penn State in Cambridge, Yale W and J in New Haven, Princeton Darrowth at Princeton, and Pennsylvanian Jartivle in Philadelphia.
The Gordon Institute and Riverside Military Academy meet at Ponce de Leon in the annual prep school football classic. Kickoff is at 10 o clock with both teams arriving the night before, as cadets and fans prepare for a big crowd and a hard fought battle.
Georgia Military academy faced a tougher time at Donald Fraser field but pushed to a 52 to 0 defeat. Phillips Van Valkenburg Lewis Malla Green and Stary stood out as the spark for the Donald Fraser eleven while Henderson’s unit showed strong forward passing led by Smith to Walker for a touchdown duo.
Norwich Conn October 24 a rousing parade honored Captain Danny Murphy of the world's champion Philadelphia Athletics. The local Bits lodge presented a life membership card and a large reception with speeches concluded the celebration.
Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Giants 8 to 5 after a big early inning surge. Wiltse gave up four home runs as Chicago hitters dominated, with key runs coming across in the middle innings. Batterymen Batterieenz and Daly contributed, while Wiltse and Wingo struggled on the mound.
Bremen citizens organized to move Madison County seat from Buchanan to Bremen Georgia. A public meeting pledged 26 000 dollars for a new courthouse and jail and offered a free site for county buildings. Petitions circulate for an election on the move.
Mrs Della Peel of Rome County died from heart failure yesterday at age 58 and was buried today at Friendship church near Berwin. She is survived by four children including Mrs Walter Davis of Atlanta and sister Mrs C B Langham, also of Atlanta.
Vanderbilt and Michigan prepared for a 2:50 pm kickoff at Dudley Field in rainy, then improving, conditions. Vanderbilt altered its line with Askew and Huff to strengthen the guards while Michigan struggled to practice amid mud. betting favored Michigan two to one as the sixth meeting favored the Wolverines, with past scores listed for context.
Macon Ga October 24 Special one of the most closely contested football games ever played on local gridiron is the Mercer Citadel game here at the fair grounds tomorrow. Comparative scores and statistics show evenness for two teams well matched. The edge goes to Mercer in local sentiment, but the margin is slight.
Rome Ga October 24 Special The constitutionality of Rome's unification ordinance will be tested as Southern Express Co secured a temporary restraining order blocking city officers from enforcing the rule requiring common carriers to notify the chief of police of liquor shipments over one gallon at least six hours before delivery to consig nments. Judge Moses Wright will hear the argument on November 3.
Coach Heisman’s Jackets travel to Jacksonville for the final road game of the season against the Florida Gators. Expected to win by three or four touchdowns despite key players Loeb and Tutten being out and others not at peak. Florida, similar to Mercer, gets a week of practice benefit as two coaches and eighteen players join the trip with the starting lineup announced and subs listed.
Auburn fears a tough test against Mississippi A. and M. after two other looming opponents Georgia Tech Vanderbilt and Georgia. Heavy 185-pound farmers backfield contrasts with Auburn’s faster, injury-plagued lineup. Pitts ill, Lamsell plagued by balls, Thigpen and Lockwood bruised. Wells likely to power the backfield. A strong reserve squad, led by Newell, travels to Birmingham for the game. Wider sent home with illness.
Sewanee Tigers arrived in Dallas after a cross state trip and rest before a clash at the state fair tomorrow. The Texas Longhorns seek revenge after Sewanee’s one point win two years ago. Sewanee relies on speed over a heavier foe in a promising battle.
October rainfall records fell as Wilm N C reported 1.92 inches, breaking the bureau’s 28 year history. The month’s total rose to 9.24 inches, eclipsing previous October totals and marking a significant weather milestone locally.
Samuel Wherry Gross of Chicago, noted real estate operator and author, died in Battle Creek, Michigan, on October 24. He had sued Edmund Rostand for plagiarism, claiming Cyrano de Bergerac bore his previous play The Merchant Prince of Cornville.
Opening night of the National Guard Basketball League drew a modest crowd as four teams debuted with hard fought games. Company H defeated the Governor's Horse Guard Specials 37 to 18 after a slow start, while Company G beat Company E 25 to 15. Captain Quillian and Lt. R. V. Anderson praised the league's organization and spirit as next games are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday.
The state conference of college M. C. A. men with twenty institutions represented will close its five day meeting at the University of Georgia Sunday night with a mass meeting in the chapel. Dr. B. M. Poteat of Furman University will be the Sunday speaker.
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