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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
2
The Sporting Editors discuss Rube Marquard’s claim to a modern straight-wins mark, noting he had sixteen victories with three to go and contrasting with John Luby’s twenty straight in 1899. The piece reviews Reulbach Chesbro ties, 1840s records, and a June 12 game attribution dispute affecting Marquard’s total.
reports from Portsmouth and across leagues note Dollar Day at the ballpark and low bleacher prices, while team moves and personnel shifts ripple through the circuits. Collins sues for a Minneapolis Batboy job, schedules shift with early 3:30 starts, and Madcap crowds spark mosquitos and alligators in Florida.
An advertisement promotes laundering services for dress shirts and formalwear highlighting whiteness and linen care. It emphasizes pickup and delivery and promises garments will look like new with careful laundering for white ties and white vests.
The Laundry and Cleaning Co claims to sterilize all work and lists contact details including Bell and 1099 1091 in Atlanta. The fragment suggests a business notice or classified item mentioning sterilization service and phone numbers.
New York June 24 Manager Mc Graw predicts the Giants will set a new mlb record for most games won this season. The current mark is 118 by Chicago National in 1906 and other clubs listed with high win totals through history.
Wolgast showed strong conditioning in Los Angeles as he prepared for the Fourth of July bout with Mexican Joe Rivers. He went eight hard rounds before a large local crowd, proving his readiness for a vigorous training camp.
Percy H. Whiting previews the Southern Lawn Tennis championship to be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club East Lake, noting star players, local interest, and the need for stronger Southern representation. He argues for stricter foot fault enforcement and greater focus on Southern talent to boost crowds and reduce reliance on Eastern stars.
The Atlanta Athletic club will host the W. W. Cunningham trophy qualifier at the Fast Lake course this Saturday. All players start from scratch with match play to follow, using club handicaps. Flights will be decided by participation, with rounds due by July 6 and finals by July 7 where the first flight finals reach 88 holes.
The Grand Steeplechase de Paris on the Auteuil course was won by M. Gerlain’s chestnut colt Hopper. Sea Lord ridden by Gaston Dreyfus took second, Pyrrhus trained by James Hennessey finished third. The race valued at 28600 dollars included a plate prize and drew strong interest.
The Crackers meet the Turtles in a double header in Memphis with Litton likely facing Kissinger in game one and Dessau and Merritt handling pitching in the finale. First game scheduled for 2 30. Agler expected today or tomorrow to join but may not play until Wednesday due to travel rest. Mayer may be delayed as Portsmouth keeps him. Atlanta awaits National Association ruling on his team affiliation.
Roy Moran former Cracker now Chattanooga Lookouts left fielder leads the Southern League in steals by bases and percentage. Friday June 21 standings show Moran 61 games 31 steals .508 average top among leaders including Johnston Birmingham 62 games 24 steals .403 and New Orleans 60 games 28 steals .888 percentage with other key players listed.
With a two point lead after day one the Atlanta women golfers face Nashville in the remaining 18 holes of a Nassau format. Dr. A W Stirling offers a silver loving cup to the victors. Low medal score match also planned. Teams feature Mrs T B Paine Miss Alexa Stirling Mrs N R Broyles Miss Mae O'Brien and Mrs R P Jones for Atlanta and Miss Jeanette Acklen Mrs A B Newell Mrs E B Daley Mrs F H Seymour and Mrs Rogers Smith for Nashville.
Damon Runyan surveys Christy Mathewson as the era’s top pitcher. At 31 and approaching the end of his peak, Mathewson’s future impact and the Giants’ pitching balance with Marquard rising frame the debate. His control remains a key asset as he defends a storied record and contemplates retirement with the Giants’ fortunes tied to his health and form.
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