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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1913
Page
14
The article notes Tech teams with heavier line prospects for 1913, predicting stronger play than the 1917 squad. It cites new men boosting the unit’s weight average, expecting more closely contested games across the Deep South. Mentions Clarke Griffiths, Senators, Athletics, Giants, and other teams eyeing changes and schedules.
Fragmentary text details players such as Graham, Hollant, Canverman and Smith plus references to a season schedule and drafts. Mentions traded players, possible cuts, and forecasts for team outcomes. No clear dates or full context due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR line shows garbled figures and codes like OLD STL and SS 17a 6st, lacking clear names, dates, or event details. Unable to determine a specific person, team, place, or outcome from the readable text.
Knoxville and Atlanta split the first game of the series as Atlanta won 3 to 2. Price pitched and two errors by Cleveland led to three cracked runs in the opening frame. Knoxville left nine on base while Bisland and Smith made eleven chances without an error. Multiple double plays highlighted the action and Hummer's triple aided the visitors.
Washington reports rapid progress by Senate and House conferees on the tariff bill. They pass most schedules with minor changes and extend new rates to March 1, 1914. Disputes center on wheat countervailing duty and banana tax with senate freighting for free list items like cattle.
On his first trip as flagman for the Central of Georgia railroad Sam Barnes of this city narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon when a box car he was riding toppled over. The car was caught by two tie locks and Barnes sustained a bad ankle injury.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in federal court. The petitioner, a manager, submitted his liabilities and assets at the stated levels, with Deputy Clerk Henley of the federal court present.
Chattanooga reports rumor that Dobbs will manage the Pelicans in New Orleans with a claim his new Southern league berth differs from Mobil and Montgomery. The story notes his announcement denying play with New Orleans next year and hints at a possible marriage or ousting by other interests. A big sensation is promised when inside details emerge.
The article notes nearly all top players from abroad and the Americas assembled at Brookline for the Open Golf Championship. More than 120 professionals and amateurs toured the links as practice. Notable entrants included Jack McDermott and Ray of Ireland who logged many rounds and will return after a New Jersey trip.
Lieutenant Devore US Army former West Point captain and All American tackle will coach the Fort McPherson football team this fall. He arrived in Atlanta Friday after assignment to the Seventeenth Infantry. A large strong squad has gathered for practice, and the team is expected to be formidable. The opener is set for September 27 against the Georgia Tech Huskies at Grant Park.
Baseball results across leagues with scores in vague order. Teams like Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Providence Buffalo Toronto Roanoke Norfolk and Portsmouth appear with varied final tallies. The text shows multiple mismatched words and partial team names, indicating a brief results column rather than a cohesive report.
Advices from the Peruvian government say an expedition found Illinois natives Page and Cromer missing in the headwaters of the Amazon. Relatives believe the explorers were slain by South American natives as the party uncovered guns baggage and personal property amid a failed attempt to lay a trail between the ancient Inca sites of Chiquita and Pajalen.
A Dallas election reshaped city leadership as incumbent aldermen were swept out by a new ticket led by JR Lawrence who defeated T C Watson and the present aldermen. Major vote tallies show FW Lawrence 203 and J ¢ Wilson leading, with John Clark Arch Holland G T Wick elected aldermen and A J Cap chosen as school commissioner.
The Constitutions sporting editor compiles a full Southern league averages set and pennant history with photos of Smiths three Atlanta pennant winners. George Moreland and Edward H. Bushnell contribute weekly batting averages and intercollegiate prospects. Special AP reports and grand features promise an informative sports section.
Anniston golfers have secured a professional instructor and are daily practicing to face a team from the Casa Country Club of Rome. The matches will be played in Rome this month, with events continuing through September 1.
In a tense clash reported by Birmingham News, rivals were routed by Atlanta after a hard fought midway stretch. The defeat halted a likely title run, with Atlanta edging ahead and lauded for decisive plays that sealed the win.
Carl Smith defeats Ed Carter to win the present Cotton States tourney and faces Lee Allen Brooks of Birmingham in today’s challenge round. Mansfield and Smith take the men's doubles title by defeating Ramspeck and Orr. Hallman and Wilson settle the consolation singles later today in a full three-match day.
Washington won 6 to 1 over Cleveland, their fifth straight win in four days, with Johnson earning his second victory of the series. Milan had four hits, and Cleveland slugger Jackson was injured in the fourth. Manager Birmingham received an indefinite suspension while Washington’s manager was briefly suspended but later reinstated.
Two pennant winners from amateur city leagues meet at Brisbane Park this afternoon at 3:30. The First Baptist Sunday School team faces the Agogas of the Baraca league in a keen rivalry likely drawing a large crowd. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Washington reports a counterfeit epidemic as the United States Secret Service intensifies efforts to catch offenders. Acting Chief W. H. Moran warned the public after the discovery of three new counterfeit national bank notes and a new counterfeit $6 United States note.
A poor photographic reproduction on fair quality paper shows a treasury seal with slight pink ink touch and a minor attempt to apply green coloring to the back of the HIE.
George Adair defeated C Rainey Matera 2 up to reach the final round of the Lie Athletic Club championship. Blanton beat W R Tichenor 1 up in their semifinal, with Adair set to meet Blanton in a hard fought match for the cup.
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