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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
2
George Adair defeats R. G. Blanton 6 up and 4 to play in a 36 hole final to become golf champion of the Atlanta Athletic Club. Adair’s driving and putting steady under pressure, Blanton fights gamely but falters at key moments due to fortunate bounces.
The Crackers productivity rested on four hitters Willard Smith Welchonce Bizland and Alsermann who drove in over half the team total of 877 runs. Smith 38 Welchonce 34 Bizland 62 Alpermann 80 led the barrage as the rest of the roster slumped.
Atlanta wins both the singles and doubles in the Cotton States tournament. Carleton Smith beat Lee Alien Brookes of Birmingham 6 0 in the singles final. Smith and partner W S Mansfield defeated Brookes and Bartlett 11 9 4 8 9 7 HR. The four sets stretched into darkness before completion. The event likely returns to the city next fall.
The 1914 draft saw St. Louis Browns securing Rivington Bisland, hailed as the South Orn league’s best shortstop, while Detroit Tigers obtain Joe Agler from Jersey City. A cascade of minor leaguers were elevated to the majors as 108 players moved up, with major and minor league clubs racing to build rosters under new draft rules aimed at reducing uncertainty and boosting competitive balance.
Detroit battles to a 7-6 win over the Yankees in New York as Chance reshapes his lineup with Whiteman and Reynelis joining infield. Warhop, Misher, and Sweeney suffer injuries while Reed and Leidy tally for Detroit in a tense early-season AL action.
National League games today place Boston in Pittsburg Philadelphia in Orgetesael New York in Chisago Brooklyn in St Louis American League features Changs in Wash'tos Cleveland in Philadelta Detroit in New Terk J Lovis in Boston.
President Charles Comiskey announced the world tour games between the New York Nationals and the Chicago American league club will start in Cincinnati on October 18. The teams will travel westward by stages toward the Pacific coast, beginning the series in this city.
Pittsburg and Boston split a doubleheader. Boston won the first game 6 3 with a ninth inning rally after two outs. Pittsburg took the second 6 1 behind strong hitting on Rudolph. Quinn received a silver service from admirers and was carried from the field.
The sporting editor answers reader questions about all sports branches. He recalls Chattanooga winning the youth championship in Atlanta in 1609 and notes one regular player and a pitcher missing from the lineup.
In Piedmont Alabama on September 15 the McCoys defeated the Profiles 2 to 0 in a pitchers battle. Young pitched for the McCoys, while King started for the Profiles from the Gadsden team in the Georgia Alabama League. Round trip Seaboard train to Birmingham leaves Old Depot 5:30 p.m. September 22.
Open golf championship action begins at Brookline Country Club with 109 entrants from around the world. Defending champion John J. McDermott returns as stars from England France Ireland and North America compete in 36 hole preliminary rounds led by notable players Harry Vardon Louis Tollier Edward Ray and Wilfred Meld.
The T A Hammond trophy golf tournament at Hast Lake will wrap the Atlanta Athletic Club season. Qualifiers use net scores with handicaps. match play rounds run to September 28 with early rounds by September 25 and semifinals by September 27.
New York September 16 The dark days for the New York Americans are a thing of the past in the opinion of Manager Frank Chance. He feels encouraged by recent work and is focused on trying out new players to lay the foundation for next year. He says he is more deeply interested in the team’s current progress and believes the dark days have gone forever.
Baseball scores and standings across multiple leagues show Brooklyo St Louis rain affected game. New York 4 Chicago 3. Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati. Pittsburg 0. Detroit 7 News 5. Cleveland 6. Minneapolis 12 Columbus 1. Indianapolis 2. To write out final results, with teams like Buffalo Montreal Newark and Toronto in International League, 7 2 5 4 era.
Announcement notes a Brookhaven golf trophy tournament at Capital City Country Club. Qualifying rounds Saturday use net scores with handicaps in qualifying and match play. Many flights compete. cups awarded to flight winners. First and second match rounds by September 27, semi finals by October 1, finals by October.
In Tracine Wisconsin on September 15 referee Louie Hagey stopped the Mickey Sheridan and Charlie White fight in the second round of a 10 round bout after Sheridan was knocked down. White delivered a short right and solid left to the jaw sending Sheridan to the mat for nine counts before rising, yet the referee waved off the contest.
The National League board tonight ordered the August 30 game between New York and Philadelphia finished October 2 with the same players and status as when umpire Brennan initially awarded the game to New York for spectator interference. The game will be completed in New York, and it shall be stricken from the 1913 standings if not completed by October 4 if possible.
Vanderbilt coach McGugin begins practice with only five holdovers from last season as he shapes a formidable eleven to face Michigan. Captains Nuck Brown Gullpack Mikes Peek Turner Morgan Preston and Tom Brown return on defense with new linemen and a looming question at quarterback after Curlin’s departure. Hartle Boenseh shows potential to step up, while York Chestrer and M Queen mix with Reame to shore up backfield depth. The team also guards a mystery star to be claimed by rivals.
Chicago set for mid October Milwaukee indictments under the Mann Act, while heavyweight champion Jack Johnson plans to return from France for a hearing on his appeal. Attorney Bachrach and ADA Parkin argued form of the bill of exceptions before Federal Judge Carpenter. No date yet for the appeals court hearing.
Seagirt New Jersey on September 15 Captain W H Richard of Ohio broke the world record for consecutive bull's eyes on the 100 yard range with 16 inch targets scoring 23 without a miss in the Meany match at the International and interstate tournament. General K R B Moore was second with 17 bull's eyes. Alec J Favela of Argentina expected to win the all comers expert match with a perfect score of 30. The McAlpin trophy went to the United States marine corps with 1 050. Massachusetts was second with 21 037. The Libbey trophy match ended with Sergeant Nordstrom of the United States marine corps first with 98. Most expected Captain Clapton to win and left before Nordstrom finished.
Frank Hough, sporting editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, died at his home after a lung illness. He was 35 years old. A respected sports writer, he helped establish the American League’s base in the East in 1901 and played a key role in luring National League players to the rival league.
Cincinnati September 16 President Lynch announced fines of 50 each for Manager Tinker of the Cincinnati club and Shortatopanville and 109 for First Baseman Myers of the Boston team for fighting on the field during the first game of a double header. Tinker also received a three day suspension for abusive language toward Umpire O Day.
Paris and Savigny Sur Braye linked by Ernest Guilloux as he piloted a passenger flight 178 miles to Paris in 9 minutes. The trip averaged about 142 miles per hour, adding to Guillaux's recent single day record of 694 miles.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to a "Big Three" hitting with repeated lines and numbers. The text includes names like Minadava and scattered figures, but no clear event, date, or organization names. Summary reflects limited, non-specific data and preserves entities present.
Hal Reygulda reports thirty candidates turned out for practice despite rain at the University of Chattanooga. Senior captain Senter, 180 pounds and 6 feet 4 inches, plans to work with scrubs daily though ineligible this year, alongside prep stars Jene Patten and Jim Preas who are shaping for fall. Coach Heisman expects full workouts and scrimmages later in the week as new backs and veterans push for regular positions.
Chicago on September 1 Schmidt was elected president at the annual meeting of the Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union tonight.
Joseph Stoudt, an oil wagon driver, was shot by Dr. Charles M. Clayton when he returned home and found Stoudt embracing his wife. Clayton fled toward police headquarters and allegedly struck Roy Da Mtring, 18, who is not expected to live. Both men were arrested and released on bond.
Sewanee officials file protest over Jene Patten now at Georgia Tech amid alleged past coaching at Marion County High School Jasper Tenn. Local supporters back Patten but Sewanee investigation questions his eligibility for A.I.A. play.
Washington reports on Georgia figures in Washington for currency debate and other duties. Senator A G Bacon canceled his European trip to stay near Washington in case events in Mexico require quick action. Mrs John Harris, formerly Vallie Lamar of Maron, is visiting New York with Mrs. Harris. Senator Baron plans trips to Lake George and Quebec before returning for the currency debate. Maurice K Haralson of Georgia was picked by Senator Hoke Smith for a vacancy in his office force. Harry Foster of Waynesboro resigned to join the Panama Railroad and Steamship Co. Karl Williams of Carrollton, assisting Hon John Boilenslict in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is on a home visit—the first since Congress opened last December.
Wednesday night the police board will review Captain Norman's arraignment on conduct unbecoming an officer. The case stems from reports he kissed a young woman in public at Grant park while on duty. His trial was postponed last Tuesday and crowds packed headquarters amid high interest. He is said to be assembling witnesses and claims conspirators seek to force him from the department after thirty years of service.
Fire of unknown origin gutted the W. H. Turnipseed building in Jonesboro causing total loss of the structure and its contents. Williamson & Hudatos grocery adjoining suffered serious damage. a bucket brigade aided by north wind saved the town. Lower floor housed a barber shop run by Long Ellen. Total damage estimated at $5,000.
Washington September 1 the will of the late Justice Henry Billings Brown a retired associate justice of the supreme court of the United States was filed for probate here today the estate is about 75000 left to the widow 10000 goes to Yale University
S Valdes, of Atlanta, who traveled to Cuba in August to buy Cuban leaf tobacco for his Atlanta factory, has returned. He reports this year’s Habana crop is of excellent quality and guarantees customers that the cigars are better than ever. He invites those supporting Atlanta's industrial development to try Habana cigars, promoting them as among the city's best.
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