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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1916

Page

2

Georgia Beats Mercer 9-1 In One Sided Game

Georgia routed Mercer 9 to 1 at Central City Park before 999 fans. UGA pitchers held the Mercer bats tight while Clements and Rawson sparked defense behind solid hitting from Davis, Henderson, Holden, and others. Mercer used two hurlers but could not stem the Athens bombardment as Georgia tallied in each inning and cruised to the lopsided victory.

Macon Ygetureon Mercer Henderson Sosbee Erwin Gillis Holden Davia Georgia Tourmare Weathrock David Clement Davis Henderson Breadworth Curtis Fuse Merces Philpot Mavw Norler George Ail Merce Westbrook Rawson Bloodworth Clements

Jennings to Release Pitchers in Detroit Trade Move

Detroit March 31 reports pitcher releases after manager Jennings asks waivers on Meranall Smithson and Qidham Jennings. Daree and Jaren veteran twirlers were informed they would be released if they did not soon round into form.

Jennings Detroitich Maraxer Jennings Detroit Amerans Waivety Meranall Smithson Qidham Jennings Daree Jaren

City League Meeting at Fulan Prade Foods Co

City League members meet tonight at Worth Broad Street store of Fulan Prade Sporting Foods Co for urgent league business. all members urged to attend.

Mirity League Fulan | Prade Sporting Foods Company Worth Broad Street Ieague

Crackers close to naming first catcher for 1917 season

Frank announces deal for catcher, reports to Atlanta, training camp slated in Valdosta next spring. Wheeler sent home. team to Macon for games with Sally club before away trip. Gutierrez to cover and Lennox arm concerns noted. Exhibition plans and local welcome highlight cautious return to Valdosta.

Wheeler Berlin Frank Heg Crakers Valdosta Charley Frank Ashley Valdosta Ghamiber of Commerce Rank Frank Wall Macon Maran Han Griffin Ga Tex McDonald McDonald Jake Ed Lennox Moran Mera McDonald Atlanta Mra Perry Mra Lafitte Marean Gaguier

City to Join Six Club Dixie League Finalizes Plans

Valdosta Georgia and Bainbridge area officials report progress toward forming a six city Dixie League. Dawson, Barbour and Barbour County towns are near entry with Duban and Bufaula already in. Dawson plans to announce Saturday after raising about $2000 for amateur baseball.

Valdosta Dixieague Satudas Bainnridge Baintridge Duban Club Bufaula Alaoama Sambridge Dawson Gais Fofaulas Buc Faula Dawson Fang Jack Reidy Dothan

Dawson club aims to finish league circuit by Saturday

The Dawson club reports strong encouragement that the Flag league circuit will be completed by Saturday. Waycross and Bainbridge regions show a compact circuit this year, with Dawson nearer Dothan and Valdosta than last season. President Jemiser plans a meeting soon after Dawson confirms its decision to perfect organization and finalize the May to July game schedule with officers named at the session.

Dawson Waycross Tiothan Valdow Bainbridge Eufaula Dotan Baimberdge Valdosta Dothan Wivcross Waycress Jemiser Flag League Ubsie League

Baseball results sweep through cities with varied scores

Box score style recap shows Yankees and Cincinnati split a five inning game with a 4 to 0 and 4 to 5? lineup notes add up. Other results include Athletics in an exhibition win over the Braves, Washington Americans taking Brooklyn in interleague play, and Cubs beating Cleveland in a four to two exhibition. Detroit beat Beaumont, and Houston edged a Texas league team as part of a long slate of scores and batter notes across multiple cities.

Yankees Cincinnati Memphis New York Americans Cincinnati Nationals Schneider Mogridge Alexander Schneider Schultz Wingo Clark Cleveland Cubs New Orleans Cleveland Americans Chicago Nationals Indians Pierce Hendrix Archer Klepfer Jones Neil

Tech Mets West Virginia Wesleyan in Ninth Inning Thriller

Tech edged West Virginia Wesleyan 7 to 6 at Grantfield after a late rally, with Spence delivering key hits and Senter guiding the mound until the ninth. Blake struck out ten for the Jackets amid tense moments as Morgan, Miller, and Smith produced crucial plays in a back-and-forth contest.

Hal Heywolds Simngs Tech West Virginia Wesleyan Grantfield Tommie Spence Johnsons Technies Weenjnys Beat Virginia Jackets Sinins Blake Timeon Tech Tia Bricksmith Mits Spence Maller West Virgini Gaill Witting Senter Oes Blakes Smith Binyami Marrett Yesmens Hhace Hurling du Dce West Virginias Scere Ab A & Whsl AD Miller Surgicton Cf Talkington Shumaker Withers Conrad Wesleyan Wowbaxe Johnson Benter Fc Townsen Hill Morrison Wooten Shumaker Fohnsen

Benny Leonard Wins Over Freddie Welsh in Madison Square Garden

Benny Leonard of New York outpointed Freddie Welsh of England for a ten round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Leonard dominated nine rounds, Welsh weighed 136½ pounds to Leonard's 132, and Leonard opened strong from the bell with repeated rights and lefts. Welsh rallied in round five, but the bout remained fast and clean throughout as Leonard controlled the action and landed decisive blows. Athletic Club hike note follows about the Wesley Memorial Athletic Club annual hike meeting at Dryer and Alabama streets.

New York Benny Leonard Freddie Welsh England Madison Square Garden Leonard Welsh Rmmg Leonards Wesley Memorial Athletic Club Dryer Alabama

No Stuffed Chickens For The New York Market

New York March 21 An order to ban sale of live poultry with food in the crop at sale time will take effect Monday in New York City. State foods and markets commissioner John J Dillon says stuffing to boost weight harms health and purse, with losses estimated at seven million dollars over nine years. Diseased birds die within days if not euthanized. British Bluejackets Lost in London report notes 40 to 50 sailors from the cruiser Conquest perished after a tow line broke and a cutter capsized.

New York New York City John J Dillon London Hecht Conquest

Penetrating remedy promises fast relief for rheumatism

A claim details a remedy labeled Thia Ol 38 for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and joint pain with swift external and internal use for coughs colds throat and diphtheria It cites immediate pain relief by penetrating affected areas and advertises a red colored oil bottle priced at 2xc with money back guarantee from Jacobs Drug Stores

Jacobs Drug

Elberfeld trades pitcher for hitter in Western league deal

Chattanooga March 21 The Chattanoogas Chieftain reports manager Bluerfeld has traded pitcher Rudy Somers to St Joseph for outfielder Nicholson a consistent 300 clouter in the Western league The move sacrifices pitching strength to boost the hitting lineup and spark offense for the club

Chattanooga Tenn Spegal Bluerfeld Todas Rudy Somers Nicholson St. Joseph Chattanoogs Chieftain

Bradley Hogg Sold to Los Angeles Club

Bradley Hogg, Americus, Georgia native and local representative, has been sold to the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast League. He reported to his new teammates in Tampa, Florida after being with the Chicago Cubs for spring training. Admirers here hoped for a fair chance with the big league club.

Americus Bradley Hoge Chicago Cubs Tampa Fla Los Angeles Hogg

Debut Season Highlights Amid Salary Dispute with Cub Management

The text recalls a debut season described as brilliant while noting factions among friends and Cub management over a contractual salary. The national commission supported the player after he kicked for Memphis in the Southern Teague league, seeking rightful stipend portions.

Eaguers Cub National Commission Xeld Memphis Southern Teague

Frat Aloe Bird Production Set for Atlanta Screening

The outline announces a three act fairy story titled Thin in a great fairy story featuring Ida Sebnail with a large supporting cast. The production, a campus theater group effort, promises a blend of dramatic and comic elements in a staged showing in Atlanta.

Ontline Atlanta Ida Sebnail

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