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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
2
The article discusses the 2015 football outlook, highlighting backfield strength, backfield versatility, and the need to develop team cohesion. It mentions Jack Weisman’s coaching challenges with new players, the potential impact of reserves, and optimism about the Jackets’ prospects despite early game mistakes. It also notes Vanderbilt and Cornell signals, with Harvard’s Crimson looking strong and Auburns hopeful progress.
Editor notes review rivals of the World Series, highlighting Merkle, Doyle, Shafer, and other Giants players. It praises Doyle's hitting, Merkle's steady fielding and power, Shafer's all around ability, and Fletcher's erratic yet influential plays, noting past series impacts and bench depth amid team strengths.
A Washington dispatch reports an Athletics veteran southpaw Eddie Plank admitted aging has slowed him. An umpire recounts Plank saying at nearly 40 he cannot match young pitchers' pace and must conserve strength to pitch nine innings, drawing mixed pity and admiration for his frankness.
News item notes matchups across cities with teams New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia American Dengue Philadelphia at Washington and references to a recalled saying about New York. Also mentions a Sioux City taxicab driver who received a quarter of a million dollars from a deceased relative.
East coast sports writer lists reasons players should not pen World Series commentary. He argues players lack time and objectivity, writing quality is poor, names lead to factional strife, and fans are misled by supposedly firsthand opinions that never come from the players themselves.
Results show Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 3 and New York 11 Boston 3 in National League play. American League games include New York 3 Unston 1 and Washington 1 Philadelphia 0, with several other scheduled or incomplete matches. Some scores list errors and weather interruptions such as six innings darkness and rain affecting Toledo-Kunand City.
Buck Berzog is a third baseman from Maryland who rose from independent clubs to Reading in the Tri-State League, earned a trial with the Reading club in 1907, and was drafted by New York. He played third base in 1930 before moving to short in midseason and returning to third after a New York trade. His offensive form highlighted last year’s World Series for the Red Sox.
Athens Ga September 3 A heavy rainstorm drenched Suntory field just before a Georgia practice turning the ground to a shallow inland lake. Despite the downpour the Red and Black team worked an hour and a half, ending with a first scrimmage of the season as Punk Malone Turner Paddock Conklin and coach Cunningham reshaped the squad and eyed prospects for the coming games.
New York defeated Boston in both games of a doubleheader in New York on September 29. Keating pitched the first game a full five innings, and Anderson’s wildness helped the second, with Fisher effective. In the first game New York took an early lead, while in the second game the final score reflected a 7 5 victory after steady hitting and pitching.
New Fork clinched the pennant and won the first game then lost the second to Boston 8 to darkness halted the second in the seventh. Jim Thorpe played his first full Giants game with a homer and single in the opener. Schauer 11 000 recruit allowed two local hits in the second.
The American association closed today with Milwaukee as the pennant winner after a close race. Contenders included Columbus and Louisville, with doubts about the outcome keeping fans nationwide engaged.
Boston on Longwood courts, Mrs George W Wightman of Brookline formerly Hazel Hotchkiss of Berkeley won both singles and doubles in the fall lawn tennis tournament for women. She defeated Miss Mary Browne of Los Angeles 8-0 6-2 in singles and, partnering with Miss Marion Fenno of Boston, beat Miss Harvey and Miss Clerke 6-3 6-2 in doubles.
Barnett edges Smith to win the T. A. Hammond trophy on the thirty seventh hole in a dramatic final. Tiehenor defeats Tilson three up two to play in the second match. Adair beats Hodson two up one to play for the third fight championship. Pollard wins the fourth flight over Darling two up one to play. Beaudry captures the fifth flight cup last Saturday.
Three men jailed since Friday night over the Alahama Great Youth passenger train holdup deny involvement. Officers, detectives and railroad personnel say they questioned the trio after they reportedly witnessed the robbery from the tow of the mail and express cars. An Express Company circular offered a thousand dollar reward. losses cited include five thousand dollars in cash and jewelry, though authorities believe robbers obtained between thirty and fifty thousand dollars.
Thomas Mott Osborne, chairman of the state prison reform committee, entered Auburn Prison under an alias to study life inside. He spent his first day in a cell, received coffee and bread through bars, and planned to join inmates at the mess hall at the next mealtime to observe routine and conditions firsthand.
Loganport ind September 29 Johnny Corriden of the Chicago team of the National league received a royal welcome when the club arrived to play a best team Mayor I D Vickie presented him a $250 diamond ring from citizens Corriden then tripled to clean house Score by innings Logansport 000 099 600 0 Chicago 62 2 11130 900 000 4 Batteries Long and Moran Moore and Bresnahan
Miss Nesbitt of Woodstock posted an 80 to lead the qualifying at Royal Montreal in the women's Canadian championship. English champion Muriel Doda and American champion Mrs. TR E H Barlow could only manage 86 and 86 respectively. Gladys Ravenscroft, returning Hassish champion, fell short with an 86 as well.
Alfred Anderson of Hartford a well known wrestler and sport promoter drowned today while fishing in Pauquennook. Native of Sweden he first wrestled at 16 in Sweden then came to this country about 25 years ago famed as the strongest man in the world. He later toured with a circus.
In New Orleans the Boyton lightweight Glover Qutfi fought Young Denny of New Orleans eight rounds tonight at the New Orleans Athletic club. Denny appeared to improve as the bout progressed and won the last two rounds. No decision was given.
Tonight the Atlanta motordrome opens after three weeks. Arthur Chappelle, the world champion, may race if arrival is timely. The program lists ten events including purse heats, distance races, and a special match race featuring Flickenstein Graver Richards and others.
The Atlanta Theological Seminary began its thirteenth scholastic year on Monday at 3 pm in the chapel at 288 Stewart Avenue. Over fifty students enrolled for 1913-14 amid plans for a strong term. After exercises, attendees toured the dormitory and campus buildings, as the program included hymns, scripture reading, prayers, welcome, and a student life talk by Rev. L. Armstrong.
At a congregational meeting in LaGrange Georgia on the first Sunday meeting two new elders were elected along with three new deacons. Elected elders include W S Davis of Bradfield Drug Co and H C Ash from the deacons. New deacons are J L Turner Ju Brady and Judson J Milam. Rev J G Herndon longtime pastor is highly regarded by the congregation.
Not a tech man hurt in Saturday's Soldier game, Hal Reynold reports. The Tech Yellowjackets, led by Coach Heisman, showed only typical bruises as Jens Potter's injury heals and Jeno eyes a return for the Citadel clash. Practice focused on plays, signals, and improving interference amid wet conditions.
September 29 Morriston Mississippi reports eleven dead from Sunday riot including three white persons and eight Black victims. Homer Aiken a Black man died from injuries attributed to the Jones brothers whose lynching ended the disturbance. Police probe whether the brothers acted on provocation as their mother was captured at Port Gilt. Detectives also monitor John Prophet and Robert Tattes, Black men jailed for alleged involvement and influence over local congregations.
Calhoun saw a record cotton market day with over 400 bales sold, the largest single-day total in the city and well above last year’s by nearly 100 bales. Prices climbed from 13.5 to 18.0 a unit, marking a new peak.
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