New Orleans Wins Team Prize at Southern Golf Meet
At the Southern Golf association tournament in Chattanooga, New Orleans clubs dominated the first day of qualifying. J. B. Bush and R. G. Bush led with 78 and 77 respectively, earning the New Orleans Country Club a team score of 316 and favorite status for the low qualifying score and eventual championship. Audubon club of New Orleans followed at 333, while Birmingham stood third at 343 amid crowded skies and slow play.
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Rajah Real Boss of Cards Jones Elected President
J C Jones a St Louis lawyer was elected president of the St Louis National League baseball club. Mrs Helen R Britton heiress of the Robinson estate was elected vice president. Roger Bresnahan the manager will have absolute control of the team on and off the field.
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J. C. Jones
Helen R. Britton
Robinson
Roger Bresnahan
Sewanee to Have Gym in Memory of Major Butt
June 5. Subscriptions pour in from across the country to Senator Luke Lea in Washington for a $250,000 memorial gymnasium to Major Archie Butt at Sewanee near Hardee athletic field. Construction will start once funds justify the contract.
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Luke Lea
Washington
University of the South
Archie Butt
Hardee Athletic Field
Amazing Form Shines in Bronson Fight by Packey McFarland
Chicago fighter Packey McFarland outboxed Ray Bronson of Indiana in a vivid display of ring craft. Bronson, a seasoned contender, endured Packey's sharp punching and smart defense as a sizable crowd watched in Chicago. Newsman Nelson and promoter McKee discussed future bouts and North American boxing ties with Winnipeg’s forthcoming Coliseum.
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Coliseum
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Manitoba
Chicago
Flynn Trains Hard for July Title Clash in New Mexico
In Las Vegas New Mexico June 5 Tommy Ryan guides Jim Flynn in a prep to dethrone Jack Johnson for the July fourth heavyweight title. Johnson struggles with altitude and form while Flynn trains to rough Johnson in clinches using head bumps and body blocks as Ryan teaches defense and sustained offense.
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New Mexico
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
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Johnson
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John Artha
Tom Sharkey
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London
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Ellis and Kreider Fight Fiercest Ring Clash in Chattanooga
Fred Ellis of Atlanta and Rube Kreider of Rome Ga battled eight rounds to a draw in Chattanooga June 5. Ellis was knocked over the ropes in the fourth round landing on his head but climbed back and the bout remained furious to the finish, considered one of the fiercest in the city.
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Harvard Star Hurler Chased by Authorities
Cambridge June 5 Harvard star pitcher Sam Felton will miss the rest of the season due to conflicts with college officials. With Felton and catcher Reeves out, Harvard faces a doubtful outlook for the upcoming series with Yale as Reeves suffers a sprained ankle.
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Erskine Mayer Delivers No Hit No Run Victory
Erskine Mayer former Tech pitcher and longtime Atlanta farm hands hurler pitched a no hit no run game against Norfolk last Thursday. Mayer has eight wins one loss and one tie this season with Portsmouth.
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Atlanta
Norfolk
Mayer
Portsmouth
Hoppe Defeats Kline to Retain Balk-Line Title
In Philadelphia on June 5 Willie Hoppe defeated Harry Kline 500 to 396 to retain his 182 balk-line billiards championship. Hoppe's victory preserves his lead in the title race as reported from the city.
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Willie Hoppe
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Twelve Men Picked for American Olympic Team
A dozen athletes were tentatively chosen by the American Olympic Committee for Stockholm. The committee sent the names to the selection panel and classmates must report to Manager Halpin in New York by June 1. Included are Hallen, Beeson, Bellah, Courtney, Donahue, Edmundson, Gerhardt, Hawkins, Horine, Kelley, McClure, and Rose.
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Stockholm
American Olympic Committee
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Frederick Hallen
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H. Bellah
J. I. Courtney
James J. Donahue
Clarence S. Edmundson
Peter C. Gerhardt
M. W. Hawkins
George L. Horine
F. W. Kelley
Walter McClure
Ralph Rose
Baseball Card: Games Today Across Cities
Standings show Atlanta leading with 21 wins, Montgomery 21, New Orleans 23. Memphis at 23 and Nashville 16. rain affected Montgomery vs Atlanta, Mobile beat Nashville 5 to 3, Birmingham over Chattanooga 5 to 1, while Memphis and New Orleans had an off day.
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Birmingham
Fifty American Athletes Eye Olympic Trials in Chicago Boston
Secretary James F. Sullivan warns top stars must attend the Chicago and Boston tryouts to help fund the Olympic program. He asserts the United States can win and says fifty athletes could outscore the world, while missing trials may cost team inclusion. The two meets showcase world beaters across sprints, jumps, throws, and distances from 400 to 1500 meters.
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Mercersberg
Donald Young
Oscar Hedlund
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