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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
13
The text surveys football prospects at the University of Georgia and Carlisle in early season chatter. It discusses team sizes under leagues rules, possible rosters, and comparisons with baseball figures and golf stars, noting optimistic outlooks, managerial jokes, and looming changes in players and staff.
Harry Vardon and Raymond Reid lead the opening round of the United States Open, with Edward Ray from England surged to second after a record-setting afternoon. Herbert Strong inwood NY, and other professionals chased, while amateurs including Francis Ouimet and J H Barnes battled for top spots as weather favored the British.
Athens September 29 18 years Georgia cancels football game with Louisiana State. The move shifts scheduling and prompts remarks from university officials about next opponents and replacement plans.
In New Orleans on September 1 Frankie Russell defeated Pal Moore after ten rounds. Russell controlled the bout with longer reach and cleaner punching while Moore pressured late, but the judges scored in Russell's favor.
In a historic note from the era, Bull Perrine is recorded as an insane draw idea tied to early American league actions. The article mentions prior admission to war service and references recent events, highlighting remnants of a strained public mood and notable figures involved in the evolving wartime mobilization.
Flyland and Shugrue fought to a draw in a September pitching duel at Yon. Joe Shugrue of Jersey did not finish. Hyland showed strength in the later rounds as the match progressed.
A fragmented report notes the death of Joshua Hill at his Raleigh home around 10 o clock tonight. The text references his role as a United States marshal and mentions officials Hives Gaiteld and Arthur Cleveland in a dated administrative context.
The Brookhaven Trophy competition is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in the city. Handicaps will determine match pairings and defending champions will vie for the title with prize money awarded to winners.
An announcement from Middletown on September 14 states Fontsib will pursue a special football study at Wesleyan University. The opening remarks name Limjet Botchison of the University of Pennsylvania as special football instructor. Hutchinson, a professor of physical education, prepares for the football course amid ongoing campus planning.
Nem or September 18 tohn wun pharmnds gene served as the groundskeeper at the Polo Grounds for years. He arrived after stints with varied clubs and was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of players and ballpark care. His death today marks the end of a lengthy era for the team and local sports fans.
The provided text is fragmented and unclear, mentioning locations like Philadelphia and Washington and phrases resembling sports or media notes but lacking coherent, verifiable events, dates, or identities for a proper newspaper card summary.
The Agogas Baseball Team replies to a protest by First Baptist over September 12 game eligibility. They argue Parker played with Agogas due to Weston’s injury and that Collier and Parker were ineligible for First Baptist, denying any pregame agreement about Parker’s counting. They challenge Baptist claims and defend their manager’s stance.
In a final golf tournament the Atlanta clubs compete for the Hammond Trophy. The event features qualifying rounds and match play with stableford style handicaps. Handsome trophies await the victorious players as top teams battle for the prize.
Cook was elected manager of the North Carolina League team succeeding Stouch. He previously served as helm of the Greenville club, guiding the season that has just closed.
Corporal Lueders wins the high amateur shooter title at a national event, finishing atop a field of over 100 entrants. Sergeant Lang of Massachusetts takes second with 193 points, while Lieutenant Waller of the Marine Corps and Captain Clopwon of Kansas each score 1920. Waller claims third place due to tiebreaker.
The anti coupon law in Florida faced constitutional challenge in federal court as dealers from Florida urged permanent relief from a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Gall. Attorney Lupper of Jackson led several hundred Florida dealers in arguing for permanence of the order.
Chicago reports two headline bouts on October 6 in Ravine Wisconsin featuring Charlie White versus Johnny Dundee as the main event. Ad Wolgast and Battling Nelson agreed to a Milwaukee card possibly October 13 or 27. Ritchie arrival eyed to settle talks on a White match.
Washington bunched its hits and capitalized on Detroit wild pitching to clinch a 6 1 victory. Renfer started, gave way after six frames as Harding allowed five runs on three hits, securing Detroit’s loss. Umpires Dineen and Sheridan.
In Chicago on September 1 the Doves defeated the Cubs 3 to 0 in the first game while Chicago managed a 3 to 0 loss in the second. Boston pitchers Cognrehan and Gaston contributed to the wins andChicago errors aided the visitors in both games.
The Cincinnati Reds edged the Dodgers 38 to 3 in a curtailed doubleheader first game due to poor field conditions. Putteries, Rucker, Ragonard, Fisch, and Thring led the effort as Ames and Thring contributed in the lineup. Umpires Mason and Grenran officiated.
National League saw Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 2 0 Rangers Bastan at Nation 0. others postponed. American League Rostan and Cleveland 1 Washington 0. Detroit 1. St Louis to Philadelphia 6 New York 3. Chicago 3. International League Leesoy City 3 Baltimore 6. Terany City 3. Baltimors 3 Montreal 3. Buffalo American Association Louisville 1 Milwaukee 4. Louisville 4. Others not scheduled.
Sporting editor answers questions about who Jon Jackson was born to, and explains a rivalry between teams. The piece mentions Atlanta and Knoxville and references a game outcome discussed in the column.
Manager Bill Smith returned to the city at noon Thursday from Cincinnati where he attended the draft season. He hinted at plans to file drafts for several players and chase majors, suggesting deals could close within a week or ten days. He enjoyed Knox Wide The series and will stay in Atlanta for a week then attend the World Series and visit his mother in Springfield Ohio before winter.
Rome on September 18 Special Captain Thompson Hiles a prominent Rome citizen died this morning as he entered his Braal Street office. Death was due to heart failure. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 PM at First Methodist Church. Hiles born Shelbyville Town seventy three years ago, came to Rome 25 years ago, built a large fortune. He served as Rome mayor for two terms and held multiple local posts. Survived by widow Cleo McWilliams Hiles and four children including Mrs Harper Hamilton, Mrs Ethel Hiles Moorman, Gordon Hiles, and Thompson Miles Hiles.
Rome September 18 special report covers Shorter College opening session with a large attendance. Dr Charles W Daniel pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta delivers a glowing tribute to older women termed unappropriated blessings. Judge Dael Branham offers welcome on behalf of the city. Rev La mar McGinty speaks for Rome churches. New music director Professor Hein och Phisner and violin professor Barth Van GiNume highlighted a campus program. Dorms full, students housed in the president's home, signaling a prosperous year.
Indictments against several St Dranes levee board members were placed in the hands of Sheriff Lows Barton of Crittenden County. The charges relate to the administration of the board in the Mississippi river border region. Governor Hays had earlier been petitioned by riverfront taxpayers to address disputes over levee management, prompting a mass meeting planned for September 30 in Marion.
Judge Jense P Wilson aged Confederate veteran and longtime Greene county court clerk died at a local sanitarium Thursday night at 12 o clock He resided in Atlanta for fourteen years Survived by two daughters Mrs Robinson and Mrs Griffin and one son Sam Wilson Funeral arrangements will be announced later
The Warwick agent of an old local carrier dies at his home 1 Crew Street Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Survived by wife and three sons Ernest James and John Warwick. Funeral from the family residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, burial will be in Warr Vigw.
Detectives report a four hour struggle at a Birmingham hotel where J F Hargraves fought officer Black after a failed attempt to return to Atlanta on cocaine charges. Hargraves was captured, later released, and Black was docketed for affray while awaiting transfer.
Governor Major of Missouri visits Washington to urge President Wilson to back improved roads. He plans to discuss the matter with Wilson and lead a Western governors delegation at the cabinet meeting to push the highway cause. The governor also paid respects to the president amid cabinet talks.
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