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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1915

Page

3

Havana Boxing Show Draws Big Gate With Johnson and Willard

Promoters claim the event brought in $118,090 from a 12,000 attendance as Johnson vanished after the bout. Willard spoke to fans before departing to Martinique while Johnson denied plans to leave and kept plans private.

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Johnson Defeated in Fight Sparks Postmatch Fever

After the loss, Johnson spoke of defection pressure and refused excuses, noting Willard as a formidable opponent. Crowds in New Orleans buzzed with plans for future bouts while fight promoters reported talks of a Havana exhibition and photographers sold knockout snapshots amid street speculation and heated debates about yesterday’s Mariana battle.

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Pirates Triumph Over Crackers In Late Rally

The Pirates defeated the Crackers 5 to 4 as the locals rallied in the seventh and eighth innings. Pearson handled nine innings for the Crackers with stout pitching, while Wagner and Bisland starred in the field for the Cracker defense.

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Emory Seniors Beat Freshmen In Inter-Class Game

Emory College in Oxford Ga hosted an inter-class baseball doubleheader with the Seniors defeating the Freshmen 8 to 1 in seven innings. Batteries were Backon Gardner Sartfold Summers and Jumble. Umpire Saxon. Time 1:52. The Juniors vs Seniors was called off.

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George Chip Faces Narrow Defeat in Return Bout

George Chip of Xedw Gasue Pa staged a near rematch with Al Secasok of Brooklyn, pressing ahead after the second round and twice dropping his rival in the ninth to claim the middleweight title fight’s intensity. The bout featured disputed weights and a fluctuating score as both fighters pressed for dominance.

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School Boys Winning for Constitution Badges

Fifty seven state school boys earned bronze and silver badges in the constitutional era contest under the State High School Association. Pins and certificates mailed as winners are reported from multiple towns including Dublin, Augusta, and Mount Be.

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Tulane Beats Local Collegians In Early Baseball Action

Fragmented clippings show Tulane and nearby colleges exchanging hits in an April game. Names and scores are garbled, but references include University of North Carolina, Bradley, and Davisin, with unclear location in Louisiana.

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Exhibition Games Across Teams and Cities in Early April

In exhibitions across several cities, teams including Boston Americans and Brooklyn Sallondly battled, with scores reported like 5 to 22 and 4 to 4. Games featured pitchers and lineups such as Thomas Northrop Marks Clemo Pitlies and others, with aggregations from Detroit, Cincinnati, and Richmond to Chattanooga, showing a vivid spring slate. Early results include a Detroit win over an American team and a New Orleans vs New York clash with notable batteries listed.

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Manager Announces Release of Infielder and Pitcher

A terse report states that manager Sith will drop infielder Andy and pitcher by Saturday. The plan aims to reshuffle the squad before opening day, with no players placed on waivers. President Daugh leads faction. no specific destinations revealed.

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Robeson Wins Title

Ane Robeson claims the championship in a hard fought match against Hants, besting Greenwich contenders and securing the top position in the region. The victory follows a season of strong performances by Robeson and the Hamilton squad, with key plays shaping the final outcome.

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Brown and Houck N Last. Workout Preview Bijou Fight Night

Boxers Brown and Houck head into a ten round bout at the Bijou theater after recent workouts in their home cities. Other bouts include Mike Saul in a third match, Kid Young versus Bootling Sidd, and a four round welterweight feature. Tickets range from 1.00 to 1.40 with seating at the Bijou.

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Track Meet Today Promises Hot Competition

Reported as a busy track day with high hopes for the varsity team. Several events highlighted by strong performances, including new records set by Tim Préag in Shot Put and by Hugh Mauek in Unrewing, while the junior and sophomore classes show tight standings.

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Tommy Long’s berth with Cardinals solidified in exhibition form

Oral mentions Tommy Long securing a regular outfield job with the St Louis Cardinals after recall from last season. The piece notes strong exhibition season hitting and fielding for both Browns and Cardinals, highlighting a rookie-like rise and guidance from a coach in the spring camp.

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Rumlmer Signs With Crackers In Bid For New Season

Rummler signs with the Crackers as three players depart the roster. The team lists Jad Magnini, Eliott Dent, and Willian among signed names, with Manning and Heast also noted in recent contract activity. The changes mark a reshaped lineup ahead of upcoming games.

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Willard Offered $15000 to Meet Coffey

Report notes Willard receiving an offer of fifteen thousand dollars to defend his heavyweight title in New York. The discussion centers on arranging a Madison Square Garden bout with Coffey, with the promoter or manager cited as proposing the terms.

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Barrow University Hosts Informal Reception After Address

Chancellor Barrow will address the audience at Barrow University and attend an informal reception with LU members and university organizations following the talk. The event includes a university address and a memo about Varionk organizations.

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Gate City League Meeting Set for April at Spalding’s

A Gate City League gathering is planned for Wednesday in Mobile at A G Spalding’s 74 Redth Hrnadetree. Representatives from all patrons seeking a berth are urged to attend. The discussion centers on league openness and player contracts. Leo Townsend of Mobile Sick reportedly secured a salary increase after holding out.

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Havana Reds to play four games against Crackers this week

The Havana Reds, Cuba's star nine, tour the Crackers and are expected to challenge Mobile's opening Southern League season. Cy Williams may return for the opener if recovered from illness, with Shinde and Senki among likely pitchers.

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Mobile trip squad details announced by manager Smith

Manager Smith announced the team will carry thirteen men on the Mobile trip to play the Gulls in the season opener. The roster includes Sci, Bowden, Moran, Mansng, River, Bi land, Porta, Tullos, and three others with two remaining Swielders and three pitchers composing the core.

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Alabama plans Mercer games this week at Central Diamond

The article notes Alabama facing Mercer today and Thursday at Macon against Alabama opponents. It mentions plans for games here and at Atlanta after these matches, with Mercer leaving after the two games for rematches with Georgia, and references to jackets and Baptists in the season context.

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Brown Callahan Bout Stopped By Sheriff

Unclear OCR text references a bout halted by Sheriff Brown-Cal­lahan with mentions of Charlesto and Tim Callahan. Several garbled phrases imply scheduled weigh-ins or fights, plus references to Greek names and locations Atlants and Savan ah. The readable fragments suggest a boxing event interrupted or halted by authorities, with conflicting or incomplete details.

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Agoga Class Plans Summer Tennis Team

The Agoga class of the wapust taber Sunday school held a business meeting last night to discuss a campaign for new members and organize a crack tennis team for summer tournaments. Judging by their pennant winning record, the team should be among the strongest in the city this summer. The meeting was well attended with plans for active months ahead.

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Macon Seeks Braves Invitation for Grounds

The item notes Macon requests Boston Braves visit or game to be staged on grounds by October 45, with formal invitation extended and conditions tied to acceptance. The fragment references a reply from Mahader Stallines and a verbal inquiry about grounds use.

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