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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary odds show teams like Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago St Louis and Brooklyn in scattered numbers. The text hints at betting pools and baseball wagering but details are incomplete and unclear.
Johnny Moran of New York, a lean 113 pounder nicknamed the Bighting Actor, faces Jackie White of Chicago this Saturday at Harry Staten's. Moran, a former Lambs Club bellhop, seeks the lightweight title and could meet Wolgast if he adds pounds. White drew with Jack Britton in a recent fast bout and will arrive in the city today.
Southern Business College defeated Peacock High School 8 to 6 in a tepid Thursday afternoon game at Piedmont Park. Thos. Professor Quigg started for Peacock but was relieved by Mangum. Worthington pitched well for Southern with Cooper at third delivering strong defense.
New York reports Mike Gibbons of St Paul defeats Jeff Smith of Bayonne NL in a ten round bout. Weigh ins listed 148 pounds, but Gibbons weighed 182 pounds at ringside while Smith weighed slightly under .single
Virginia's Wing Track Meet results show University of Virginia scoring 121 points to win the southern intercollegiate event. Jones set a mile record in 4:02.17, Blanchard won the shot put with 40 inches, and Gooch earned high honors in the broad jump with 3 feet 3 inches. Washington University placed second. others listed include Lynchburg College, Virginia Military Institute, Hopkins University, and William and Mary College.
Frank C. Bingo and Mike Powers feature in early season baseball notes with the Philadelphia Brotherhood defeating Tamaqua 20 to 6 at Shibe Park. Athletics beat Boston 8 to 1 in the dedication crowd of about 36,162. Notable debuts include Clyde Engle in the American League and emerging players from Boston Nation and Washington.
New Madison Athletic Club wins state athletic commission approval to run boxing bouts at Madison Square Garden in New York. The club will rent the amphitheater for 300000 a year and plans top notch fights featuring stars like Johnny Croun, Mike Gibbons, Sam Langford, Packey McParland, and Matt Wells, with Jack Johnson notably absent. The opening show could feature Wells versus McParland or Ad Wolgast, though Wolgast is not seen as likely. Early dates promise fights by Rivera, Knockout Brown, and other notable boxers as the schedule develops.
Packey McFarland of Chicago stops Willie Schaefer of Memphis in the fourth round of a boxing bout in Quincy. Schaefer fended McFarland off for the opening round, but McFarland dominated from the second round onward, delivering the decisive knockout.
Willie Hoppe defended his world billiards championship in New York defeating Calvin W. deMarest of Chicago 500 to 440 at 18.2 balls. If no challenge is issued by May 10, Hoppe will claim custody of the trophy as he won it two years ago.
O Neill, former Chicago American League outfielder, is released unconditionally by Minneapolis after attempting a comeback. Peaster and Kramer have been sold to Beaumont of the Texas League. Durham Stateigh High School defeated Durham High 7 to 3.
Washington April 11 Frank C Lowry of the Federal Sugar Refining Co New York testifying before the senate finance committee said his firm financed the free sugar propaganda and backed the measure He said enactment would end sugar production entirely and refineries had pushed the movement The committee plans a substitute likely to abolish the Dutch standard while a sugar merchant seeks a rate reduction.
Mrs. Marshall of Nashville, editor for the Woman's Missionary Council, reports to 500 delegates at the annual Methodist Episcopal Church South convention that church in the United States is crawling at a snail's pace while overseas missions advance rapidly. Also noted are remarks by Miss Mabal Head of Nashville and Miss Daley Davies of Washington.
A report from Newport News cites an assault on the daughter of attorney W Ha Power. Police say the incident occurred in Beach 1b and the suspect fled. The condition of the girl is described as serious but stable. The investigation continues with local authorities to identify the assailant.
Manuel L Enjan heads a commission sent by General Pasqual Orozco to promote revolution education in this country. He claims the present movement is a continuation of Diaz's overthrow and that Madero seized power unconstitutionally. Opponents call him visionary and impractical, accusing Madero of forcing early elections and breaking promises as support wanes. Rumors say the commission draws government attention while agents watch the travelers.
General Clifford Anderson, governor and Atlanta lawyer, says he will back Oscar J. Underwood of Alabama. He argues Underwood can win pivotal states and carry New York, despite personal ties to Wilson. Anderson cites initiative and recall opposition as reasons not to back Wilson, and praises Underwood's ability and statesmanship.
An article describes superstition in Darktown about Recorder Nash R. Broyles wearing a brown suit. Citizens believe the brown attire curses or protects, influencing court appearances and respect for law. Broyles jokes that his brown suit is for winter and contemplates a summer version.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Jackson and Abe Mado with an April date and a Sunday night event by theatre groups. Details are severely garbled, making the specific event, location, or organizers uncertain.
By John Corrigan Jr from Washington April 11 special dispatch notes Oscar Underwood’s rising appeal across Virginia and nearby states. Virginia delegates may be un instructed as Wilson and Clark contest, with prominent figures like Judge Matthews and Braddock rallying to Underwood and lashings of campus and press support spreading through Lynchburg Orange and Mecklenburg.
A Confederate of Democratic delegates and editors express support for Oscar Underwood as a leading candidate. Maryland sentiment strengthens Underwood, with Prince George county representatives and The Hyattaville Independent editor voicing enthusiasm. Vermont’s Blishy May praises Underwood, urging an end to old north south divisions and calling him the brightest man in America.
The Forsyth shows a strong vaudeville program with jokes acts and a notable DHL act. Billy Single Clifford’s company continues to draw crowds at the Lyric with The Girl the Man and the Game. The Grand hosts a Russian Symphony benefit led by Modest Altschuler for Elks charity. The Virginian theater at the Lyric will present the play in mid April featuring Conway in a faithful adaptation from book to stage with strong dramatic action.
Play-goers recall the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera Pinafore, to be performed at the Grand for two nights and a matinee with an all star cast. Also in the news, Panama reports no eruption of Chiriqui peak, debunking a deadly rumor of thousands killed and villages wiped out.
Professor Edward A. Ross argues reforms once seen as millennial have arrived as educated men permeate communities. Local and state revenue, elections, franchise value, and policy for charity and penology advance due to classroom influence.
New City Bank in Americus Georgia unveils a modern white stone building with massive columns costing about 428.0 thousand dollars. A reception will be held tomorrow for 200 visiting Georgia bankers at the State Bankers Association convention. Crawford Wheatle and E. McNulty, officers at City Bank, oversized among Americus banks. Four negro suspects were bound over on burglary charges after preliminary hearings. Ed ward Bivens, alleged ringleader, confessed to multiple Burglaries, with Americus experiencing a recent burglary wave now quelled by his capture and detention.
Oyster Bay April 13 Colonel Roosevelt closed a campaign swing through West Virginia Kentucky LingSs and Pennsylvania returning to Oyster Bay or night. He praised the Western and Eastern stops especially Illinois and Pennsylvania where crowds greeted him. Talks from his train in Reading Allentown and Easton drew large crowds. He rejected compromise for the presidential nomination stating he would fight it out to a finish and he plans a short trip to Massachusetts and New Hampshire tomorrow afternoon.
At a children's welfare conference in Philadelphia on April 11 Miss Laura R. Garrett urged teaching girls flirting to promote noble motherhood and reduce tragedies. Social worker Bisa Garrett argued ignorance harms girls by misrepresenting sex relations. The piece notes American college life evolving from a family setting for boys to a broader voluntary world for youth.
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