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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
3
Robbie Robideau a lightweight prize fighter drowned in a swimming pool in Memphis Tennessee on June 2. He had not fought for several weeks and said he planned to retire from the ring.
An old health ad explains how blood purification with S. S. S. aids kidney function and urine analysis. It claims tonic action improves elimination through liver lungs skin and kidneys, relieving rheumatism cystitis bronchitis and other conditions. Ends with product details and a medical dept contact.
RICHMOND VA June 2 The Old Dominion tennis tournament opened at the Country Club of Virginia with about 100 entries. Ideal weather and fast courts saw top players advance without upsets Wylie Grant and C N Beard won easily. Notable results include James Tyler defeating O C Shaner 6 1 22 20 in the opening day. In women's singles Marie Wagner won two matches as Beards Wright Pell and Irving Wright cheer on opening rounds set for today.
Chicago National League club announces Elmer Koestner sold to Cincinnati at waiver price. Jim Lavender, Chicago pitcher, left for Youngstown to have his arm treated and will rejoin the team Wednesday.
Chicago report notes promoter Tom Andrews in Milwaukee tentatively arranging a rematch between champion Willie Ritchie and Charlie White for Labor Day pending Ritchie’s approval. Ritchie sails to London for a June 30 bout with Freddie Welsh after a New York stop, with experts doubting Welsh’s defensive style will yield the lightweight title to White.
Kansas City reports catcher C H Enzenroth of the St Louis American League team is expected to arrive to join the Federal League club. Dick Hanlon a Kansas City scout induced the youngster to join the outlaws. Enzenroth had drawn interest from the Atlanta Southern League team.
Boys' High defeated Tech High 6 to 4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Parks pitched for Tech High, allowing four hits and striking out eight while issuing four walks. Ham Starr started for Boys' High, surrendering six hits with six strikeouts and three walks. Solid fielding by Boys' High and errors by Tech High helped secure the win.
Chicago light heavyweight Jimmy Murphy sails to Jackson Michigan for a ten round bout with Mickey Sheridan. Murphy seeks a decisive win after disputing a prior claim of victory and plans to prove his superiority in the rematch tomorrow night.
Chief friends of Johnny Coulon who meets Kid Williams in Los Angeles on June 9 fear the bantamweight title may go to the Baltimore boy. West reports say Coulon is in great form but those who know him best feel his old time stamina and quickness are gone.
In New Orleans on June 2, John Dobbs will remain with the Pelicans, quashing rumors of a Cleveland Naps move. Joe Birmingham also signs a three year contract to stay with the Naps amid reports of a Federals jump. Mandot and Brown are set to box ten rounds in Superior on June 15 at 133 pounds.
Chicago report states Tom Jones and his fighters Ad Wolgast Matty McCue and Jess Willard will depart for the coast soon Ad Wolgast is scheduled to fight Joe Rivers in Los Angeles on July 4 and the others accompany him for training and exposure
The National Convention Travelers' Protective Association of America offers round-trip fares from Atlanta to Houston at 29.70 with sales June 6 and 7 and final limit July 5 1914. A special Pullman sleeper departs Atlanta June 6 and arrives Houston June 8 morning. For details contact P T A officials E B Matthews and F L Nelson at Fourth National Bank Building.
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