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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
3
Anniston edged Rome 4 to 3 in seven plus innings as darkness halted play after Showers dominated the field. Sigmon and Miles toed the rubber for Anniston in a tight battle, with Romes South and Pierre working well behind calls.
Columbus May 19 announces a third share of contracts for 92 miles of state aid road improvements across 26 counties. Bids open today as 267 miles of new road construction proceed statewide at a total outlay near 4 million dollars.
Sigmon pitched well for Rome but a third strike error by Miles allowed Don aldson to score on Manush’s double. Donaldson doubled later and scored on a wild throw by Showers. Anniston pulled Rome down again as LaGrange edged Newnan, signaling trouble for the Georgia Alabama league.
Batting averages for the An diston ball club through yesterday show Clark at .369 to lead with 16 hits in 46 at bats and Showers at .301 second. Reynolds is third with .283 and Clark and Bope tie for most runs scored.
All games postponed yesterday due to rain. Today’s schedule includes Memphis at Birmingham, Little Rock at Atlanta, Chattanooga at New Orleans, and Nashville at Mobile.
In yesterday’s play, Anniston defeated Rome 4 to 3, LaGrange beat Newnan 5 to 2, and Talladega won 6 to 1 against Griffin. Today Griffin visits Talladega, Rome plays Anniston, and LaGrange travels to Newnan.
The Rome club protested a game halted after seven innings by Stone for darkness with Anniston leading 4 to 3. Players Manush and Wiley joined the uproar, suggesting the call reflected local umpiring bias. The piece argues crowds should return despite weather, praising the recent games and urging fan turnout.
A testimonial from Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes relief from headaches nervousness and other ailments after using Cardus Poles. The statement claims dramatic improvement in health and ability to work and perform daily chores.
Sealed bids for the erection of a public school building in Jacksonville Alabama will be opened May 29 by the Mayor and City Council. Each bid must include a certified check of 100 dollars. Plans and specifications available from the Mayor in Jacksonville or from architects Lockwood & Poundstone in Anniston or Montgomery. E O McCormick Mayor. rn-st-tues.
Weekly Holly Springs column reports progress of Sunday school led by Superintendent W B McDowell, all day service planned for next Sunday with radio announcements, preaching, communion, dinner and song. Funeral for Mr Fuller Hewett drew a large crowd while friends of Mr Key Garrett show improvement. several local families visit relatives and farmers long for rain.
The Bethel prayer meeting continues with Sunday night gatherings at 7 30 officiated by local families. Attendees include Emmett Ledbetter Campbell and Dempsey visitors from Cedar Grove Texas Jacksonville and Birmingham are mentioned among attendees and guests. People plan Bible classes and regular Sunday services with invitations extended to all residents.
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the Pere Marquette and the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad finances resumes in Cincinnati. Additional hearings are scheduled for St Louis, Toledo and New York.
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