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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
3
By O. B. Keeler. The piece argues major leagues lack suspense as pennant races rely on dynasty teams, while minor leagues offer yearly scrambles. It compares National and American Leagues, notes McGraw and Connie Mack, and asserts the pennant trust as the core driver of baseball excitement.
The R J Reynolds Tobacco Co launches a new Prince Albert advertising series featuring the character Hunch. The illustrations and copy praise Prince Albert as a cheerful, humanized tobacco product and promise readers fresh installments starting tomorrow.
The opening tournament of the Druid Hills Golf Club begins Saturday as a handicap event for the Elkin Trophy with prizes in all flights. A large entrants list is expected, with match play starting Monday and rounds through the following week culminating in a final set the next Saturday. Willie Mann, a leading professional, oversees the new course and event plan.
Artie Hofman received 2944.47 dollars in a Municipal Court verdict against the Chicago National League club over back pay from a 1912 contract. Hofman, released to Pittsburgh in 1912, sought salary due. Murphy allegedly directed him to pursue Pittsburgh for funds.
Chicago report notes Charlie White accepted terms from James W Coffroth for a coast bout with Joe Azevedo. No exact date, but planned the last week of July with White set to earn $5,000. White recently beat Azevedo in Racine and Nate Lewis booked a September 9 date for a rematch with Willie Ritchie.
In Hempstead New York on June 11 the American International polo team held its final practice at Westbury. The defense showed perfect form as Rene LaMontague J M Waterbury Devereaux Milburn and Lawrence Waterbury faced a strong British lineup led by H C Phipps Charles Carey Rumsey C Perry Rendleston and Malcolm Stevenson. The scrimmage ended after seven periods with the Americans leading 11 to 3. The British team planned a final practice on the following day.
Philadelphia June 11 Outfielder Marsans of the Cincinnati National League team was ordered to report to the club. Marsans had been suspended over a contract disagreement. Manager Herzog announced the suspension was lifted and Marsans would likely be in the lineup this afternoon.
Norfolk June 11 Dr Nat Thornton of Atlanta wins the Virginia State tennis title by defeating Irving Wright of Boston in the finals 6 4 6 3 He had recently won the Southern tennis honors at New Orleans.
The Naps signed George Dunlap, the Cleveland shortstop from the American Association, today in Cleveland Ohio on June 11.
It is stated with confidence that Jim Preas, star athlete at the Georgia School of Technology, will be reinstated on the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association rolls for fall 1914. He faces suspension for alleged professional-appearance violations but is set to enter the Amateur Athletic Union meet in New Orleans, with S I A A officials hopeful this ends the trouble. Preas is expected to be a key force for the Yellow Jackets in football, and he is also noted as a strong track athlete and skilled baseball player.
In Troon Scotland on June 11 two Americans Francois Ouimet of Brookline Mass and Harold Weber of Toledo Ohio joined 192 players in the Scotland open qualifying. Ouimet shot 77 tying with Pope while Harry Vardon posted 73 and one legged Frenchman Gassiat Bocazen reeled 87 amid ideal weather and a large gallery.
Moody Summers of Con ver signed a contract with the Rome club of the Georgia Alabama League. Summers has pitched for Emory class teams and was on the all Emory baseball team for 1914. L H Battle now at Centenary College has also signed with Topeka in the Western League. Perryman twirls for Atlanta in the Southern League.
In Cincinnati on June 11 the United States Circuit Court of Appeals held Killifer v Federals under advisement after arguments by Federal League and National League attorneys. The Federals seek an injunction to prevent Killifer from playing with the Phillies.
Chattanooga Tennessee June 10. It was announced today that L D Stauffer, athletic director at the University of Chattanooga for the past three years, would not return this fall. Stauffer was a star football and track man at Ohio Wesleyan before coming to Chattanooga.
Chicago spectators recount Johnny Coulon downplay claims of health while urging large bets. Many friends wired or wrote in support, then lost heavily as the fighter’s condition proved poor. Tensions rise as backers accuse him of misrepresenting his fitness.
President Kal man today voided the game won by Brunswick against Thomasville last Saturday due to an umpire error calling a batsman out for batting out of his turn. The decision nullifies the result and restarts the contest outcome under league authority.
Covington Louisiana June 11 entrants in the Southern Amateur Athletic Union track meet have arrived and train on the stadium track. The 100 yard dash will open the games with a church blessing by Archbishop Blenk. Governor Hall of Louisiana is expected to attend. The stadium, built for the meet, is among the finest in the country and may witness new Southern records as nearly 200 top athletes compete.
Five saloonists arrested in the dry crusade were sentenced by Judge McReynolds. W O Couch received 50 dollars fine and three months, W L Martin George Hureins and George Standifer each 50 dollars and three months, Harry McDonald 50 dollars and one month. The judge warned anyone threatening Ray Morton the alleged spotter.
In St Augustine Florida on June 11 a mobile fire engine en route to an alarm collided with a loaded trolley on King Street. The fire engine sustained no injuries while the street car was badly damaged and no one was reported hurt.
Sage, pitcher for Memphis in the Southern League, was sold to the Waco club of the Texas League. Details of the sale were not released. Madison defeats Atlanta T M A 11 to 7 in the first of three games set for the week with Porter and Orr batting for Madison and Burton and Weaver for T M A.
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