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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
Hans Wagner looms as a key stumbling block to a third straight pennant for the New York Giants. Writer John Meyers lauds Wagner as the premier fielder and a feared hitter, arguing his current peak form makes him essential to Pittsburgh or New York’s pennant chances.
Entries are pouring in for Joe Bean's Fourth of July meet at Piedmont Park. Promoter Smiling Joe highlights notable entrants include Hugh Mauck Fifth Regiment in shot put and hammer Charles Allen Marist in 100 yard dash and 440 yard run Walter Locke Athletic Club in 88 yard run and steeplechase Walter Dubard Athletic Club in shot put and hammer Judge Fowler Marist in 88 yard run and steeplechase John Roberts Marist in pole vault.
June 11 Chicago University students celebrated a $300000 donation from Laverne W Noyes to fund a social center and gymnasium for women students as a memorial to Mrs Noyes, shaping campus life and facilities.
Chicago dispatch outlines Jimmy Duffy of Lockport as a rising lightweight, citing a controversial decision loss to Jack Britton and a rematch set for the 16th. It notes Duffy’s bouts with Packey McFarland, Freddie Welsh, Ray Temple, Harry Thomas, and Young Jack O’Brien, framing him as a top new contender in the 133 pound class.
Sporting and literary snippets mix as discussions of polo football and baseball stars unfold. References include Connie Mack and J McGraw, rumblings about Rudy Anholz trying out for the Giants, plus a report from Terre Haute dated June 11 noting Arthur Irwin’s $5,000 bid for Southpaw Gilbert after a string of wins.
Chicago hall of famer Patrick Flaherty, once a pitcher for the Chicago American League Club, signed yesterday to umpire for the newly formed Federal Baseball League. The Sunday American promotes itself as a wide reach Market Place of the South and best advertising medium.
In a June 11 dispatch from New York, fan chatter centers on Christy Mathewson and Joe Tinker guiding the Cincinnati Reds toward a stronger season. Discussion notes Ames Devore Groh and the Giants trading moves, McGraw’s judgment, and how venue changes and fierce New York scrutiny shape players’ fortunes amid a heated pennant race.
Seaboard advertises round trip tickets to Wrightsville Beach with sales on Thursdays and ten day validity. Through sleepers daily, promoting Wrightsville Beach as better than ever.
Ring notes cover Jim Savage and Sailor White arriving in Atlanta with training through Friday. Killer matchups loom as Klaus Carpentier engaged, Engle comments on Klaus draws, and Rivers lands Willie Ritchie terms. Cross and Anderson eyed on coast, Conlon balks Baltimore referee, Trendall and Williams face refusals, plus Britt vs Pries and Welsh protege set for British Columbia bout.
In Richmond on June 11, Mrs Willard Sullivan, former South champion, defeated Miss Martha Robinson 6 0 6 1 in women's singles at the Old Dominion Tennis Club event. She nears a Cup challenge with Norfolk’s Mrs Saunders Taylor, both having two Cup wins. Nat Thornton of Atlanta and partner Shaner of Lynchburg won 6 1 6 0 over Conan and Mullen, signaling Thornton’s likely Cup retention.
Chicago June 11 Johnny Coulon injures his right hand training and the title bout with Frankie Burns was postponed one week from Monday in Kenosha. The Coulon Williams match set for Baltimore on July 4 is canceled.
Nashville club president Hirsig announces the purchase of pitcher Forest More from Chattanooga. The price is undisclosed. More, once a top twirler, has not matched his peak this season but is valued for his experience. Waivers on pitcher McManus are requested to free a spot for More.
Johnny Griffith of Akron stopped Phil Brock of Cleveland in the ninth round of a scheduled 12 round lightweight bout at Akron last night, winning by knockout in his first pro fight.
Phillies surge atop the league home run list through May 24 with 16 four-baggers, led by Sherwood Magee and Charlie Cravath. Luderus adds four, Cravath three, and Magee five with several off right and left handed pitchers. Key homers cited against Tesreau Perdue Marquard OToole Camnitz and others propel Dooinites toward early standings.
A Quaker Health Teacher urges self honesty about health and links sallow complexion and fatigue to a sluggish liver and disordered stomach. An unnamed city mother credits Quaker Extract with restoring energy, mood, and appearances after three weeks. Ad touts 3 for $2.50, 6 for $5.00, and prepaid express on orders over $3.00 from Munn's drug store at 29 Marietta Street.
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