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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
4
HAGERMAN delivers closing day address on Chan tevona platform. He preached simple, fundamental truths in language the people understand, drawing large Methodist followings from Des Moines and beyond.
May 17 in Tresten S J memorializes George Washington heroic actions after his capture of Tresten on December 24 746 by dedicating a granite nine by four feet monument donated by R Ballard Thurston of Louisville Ky former president general of the Sons of the American Revolution. Local dignitaries attend as the Sons of the American Revolution hold ceremonies in a prominent city site.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and strengthen the body. It claims a proven formula that is tasteless and effective, highlighting familiar ingredients and a trusted reputation.
Newnan beat Rome 14 to 1 and LaGrange defeated Talladega 9 to 4. Griffin won 6 to 1 over Anniston. Today LaGrange hosts Newnan, Rome plays Anniston, and Griffin meets Talladega.
The column discusses Witt and Tholfins around the Head of the column in the American League as Speaker visits his West. It questions Freddie Welsh quitting the tight game in July on the second anniversary of his win and cites ring experts’ skepticism. A fall comeback is speculated with plans to send men from New York to Sandy Hook, a forty mile voyage under tidal conditions.
A fragmentary 1910 game note recalls Manheer Childs who pitched one ball leading to a triple play, plus scattered sports items from horse racing in New York, boxing, rowing, and other events with sparse readable details.
A fragment notes Star Want is mentioned alongside The Metal Place for Everybody. Readable text is limited and provides no clear event, date, or names to establish a fuller news item.
BMNT Anniston returns from a road trip to face the strong Rome club in a four game series. The Moulders went 3 5 on their trip, 1 below .500, reflections on hitters and pitchers noting Lee Oppertag and Ty Cobb era references, with Newton's big win over Rome 14 0 and a preview of Bert Donaldson returning.
Birmingham defeats Little Rock 4 to 2 yesterday. Atlanta defeats Memphis 6 to 1. No other results. Today Memphis visits Birmingham, Nashville visits Monte, Chattanooga visits New Orleans. Little Rock travels to Atlanta.
Randolph Rowe today cancelled the eight round fight between Sack Dillon of Indianapolis and Geb Rarer Ub Rigs Horton that was to be staged earlier in the event held at Ownattahoosa.
A chaotic build up before a Thursday night club match ends with cancellation. Dillon sent a note to Matchmaker Joe Levy indicating issues and threatening to pull out, while Rose briefly appeared, but the bout did not proceed.
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