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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
5
By Percy H. Whiting the Old Athlete argues the Crackers lack proper conditioning. He compares training methods to track and field and baseball, praising Harry Welchorne, criticizing Tommy Long, and urging rigorous work to shed excess weight. He notes earlier sharp form, then a slump as conditioning faded.
In Richmond on June 12 Mrs Willard Sullivan and partner Miss Greaves dominated the ladies doubles beating Misses Howard and Willard 6-2 6-1. The pair also defeated Mrs Buford and Miss Scott 6-1 6-4. In men’s doubles Garrett and Gérry of Augusta Ga beat Allen and Gray 6-1 8-6, and Garrett won the consolation over Chambers 6-3 6-2.
San Francisco reports promoter Eddie Graney or official Jim Griffin will referee the Ritchie Rivers 20 round lightweight championship bout set for July 4. The final referee decision will be made about ten days before the event.
Donald McDougall of the New York A. C. smashed the world amateur half mile bicycle mark at the Newark Velodrome, breaking it twice in one night with a new record of 56 2-5 seconds.
West Newton Massachusetts June 12 Mrs Etoward H Barlow of the Marion Cricket Club Pennsylvania successfully defended her title as champion of the Womens Eastern Golf Association Miss Margaret Curtis of the Country Club finished second.
Joe Agler reports Chattanooga with Big Conzelman and Dunn to share pitching duties if fit. Buck Weaver rumored to move to Texas League or Beaumont. Cracker bullpen notes cite Musser, Price, Thompson and Wallop Smith. Welch shines with five hits in six bases as Bisland stars infield defense against the Barons.
New York June 12 Boxing exhibitions in New York during June July and August are likely to be banned. The New York State Athletic Commission favorably received a proposal to stop all matches during that period. The rule will be adopted at the next commission meeting and take effect one year from now to allow clubs to adjust leases. TURN DOWN MOTOR RACE PHILADELPHIA June 11 The Fairmount Park Commission denied permission for the Quaker City Motor Club to hold a 200 mile motor car race in Fairmount Park next October.
Jesse Westergard defeated Charley Chalandar the mysterious conductor of Chicago in straight falls last night in Louisville Kentucky. Dr. B F Roller and William Demetral are scheduled to meet on June 20.
A compact roundup of recent baseball scores from the Ice League through the Virginia League. Listings include Rome over Bristol, Morristown blanking Johnson City, and Fort Worth beating Beaumont while Beaumont topped Fort Worth. Other results feature Galveston over Dallas, Houston and Waco tied, and San Antonio prevailing over Austin.
Results of every important game yesterday cover matches between Atlanta and Chattanooga Memphis and Mobile Montgomery and New Orleans Nashville and Birmingham plus Wednesday showdowns. Standings list Mobile leading with 38 wins, Chattanooga and Nashville tied mid pack, Birmingham and New Orleans trailing. Empire State League notes Brunswick at Americus and other regional games.
Sailor White and Jim Savage arrive in Atlanta for Friday night bout at the Auditorium Armory. White vows to stop Savage quickly, predicting a fast, hard fight. Both fighters are in top condition and ready to scrap for ten rounds, with previews noting White's gaunt build and Savage's near-weight perfection.
Club physician Dr. Louis C. Rouglin pronounced both boxers in perfect condition for Friday night action. Savage and White, among the white hope elite, boast strong records with Savage losing only three of 130, and White claiming a disputed finish in the White Hope Tournament. The card also features Terry Nelson, Mike Saul, Spider Britt, and Meyer Pries, with tickets available at Shepherd's Spear Shop.
Third baseman Eddie McDonald broke the third finger of his throwing hand during fielding practice in Birmingham Alabama on Wednesday. The fracture is described as slight and he is expected to return to the game by Saturday.
Fitcher Moseley of the Interstate club, who pitched a no hit game here recently, was recalled by the Boston American League Club and left at once to join it in Youngstown Ohio on June 12.
A poetic collage reviews sports figures and workers, noting Old Father Job’s misfortunes yet enduring joy, a jibe at fight promoters, and imagery of athletes under a chestnut tree. It mentions Ad Wolgast, Tom Jones, Cubs ownership, and a youth theory linked to C Mathewson, amid Coming and Going reflections on athletes’ triumphs and despair.
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