The Man Who Saved Boxing From Desuetude
A historical sketch credits Thomas Johnson with reviving boxing in the late 18th century. From dockworker beginnings in Derby and London, Johnson defeats rivals such as Jarvis, Oliver, Lave, and Ryan to restore public faith, becoming England’s champion in 1787. His battles against Isaac Perrins draw massive bets, he wins after sixty two rounds, and though he later loses wealth and retires, his rescue of the sport is memorable.
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James Figg
Jack OU Zhton
Jack Slack
Slack
Tyne
Bill Stevens
Johnson
Thomas Jackjing
Tom Johnson
Derby
London
Tom
Lo Tom
Jarvis
Croydon
Oliver
Death Oliver
Toms
Porter
Bill Lave
Towers
Fry
Daniel Wendovsa
Mike Ryan
Hibernian
Hamphey
Pugilian
Buhl Warr
England
Treland
Michael Ryan
Poarliah
Ryan
Isaac Perrins
Birmingham
Perrins
Isaac
Joahnson
Goliath
Jand
Thia
Ireland
South Carolina dominates Wofford with shutout win on April 15
Newton of the University of South Carolina allowed only one hit as USC defeated Wofford 8 to 0. Batteries were Haddy and Rivers for USC, Newton and Barksdale for Wofford. Other college results: Harvard 2 Army 1. Vanderbilt 9 Michigan 5. Columbia 8 Yale 6. Guilford 2 Trinity 0. Princeton 4 Brown 1.
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Vanderbilt
Michigan
Nashville
Tenn
Hrandell
Beore Rhi
Hidley and Cody
Ghlmacher
Miller, Caswell and Dunne
Washington
Georgetown
Johns Hopkins
Annapolis
Golgate
Navy
AL Oxford
Miss —Millsaps
Experts Advise Large Auto Tire Selection For Longevity
Authorities on automobile care urge choosing large tire sizes for longer service. They warn against gasoline on inner tubes, note heat from road friction harms rubber, and endorse flake graphite as the best lubricant to reduce heat and wear between tube and tire. Soapstone is discouraged due to rubber penetration.
Kerr Beats Brooks In Tight Club Standings Match
Kerr defeats Brooks 2 1 with two by Kerr in late innings as Williams and Toote contribute at bat. Umpires call a close game in a standing of local clubs.
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Kerr
Brooks
Starr
Williams
Toote
Great Fielding Save by Stansbury and Knaupp in Extras
Fielding shines as Walker is saved by Stansbury and Knaupp on a key third inning play. Lennox steals a bag, McDonald advances on a bad throw but is out at the plate, and crowd overflow prompts ground rules. Fans applaud Lennox and McMillan as Wil son waits for Sunday.
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Lennox
Guitterez
Stansbury
Knaupp
Walker
McDonald
Atole
Higgins
Munch
Allison
Perkins
Frank
Wilson
Atlanta
McMillan
Thrasher
Gutierrez
Gagnier
Orleans
Massey
Edmondson
Yschen
Bluhm
Tb Higpins
Heore
Atlanta Goa
New Orleans
Mc Knaupp
Donald
Phillies win on squeeze play in ninth to sweep series
In Philadelphia on April 15, a bases loaded squeeze in the ninth inning brought home J Burns for a 6 to 4 victory over the Giants. New York tied the game twice. McKenna played third for the visitors as Perritt Ritter and Schauer allowed the decisive bunt. The contest marked the third in the series decided by a bunt in the final inning with Paskert contributing the winning bunt.
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Phillies
Giants
Philadelphia
New York Today
J. Burns
Paskert
New York
McKensale
Perritt
Ritter
Schauer
Raritén
Demaree
E. Burns
Fison
Rigler
Harrison
Memphis
Tenn
Walsh
Little Rock
WwaFes
Starr
Jacobsen
Kirby
Rumler
Jantzen
Covington
Meyers
Hardgrove
Brooks
Gibson
Cevin
Gron
Hemingway. Stark
Knisely
Paulie
Midki
Sharman
If. Wallace
E. Err
B. Oe
Ae Ue
Paulet
Midkiff
Sack
Midkif
Dowbie
Wal Kerr
Wallace
Hardrave
Kerr
Om Brooks
White Sox
Tigers
Chicago
Boland
Detroit
Waeaver
James
John Collins
Cicotte
Russell
Boehler
Stanage
Sullivan
Baker
Schalk
Hildebrand
O'Loughlin
Central Yards Defeats N A P In Local Game
The Central Yards nine beat the N A P on local grounds Saturday by a score of 9 to 0. Key contributions came from pitcher Kongo and strong all around play by Central Yards. Batteries Hamilton and Edwards for Central Yards, ongo and Payne for N A P.
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Central Yards
N. A
Kongo
Loudermilk Joins Indians From Detroit Waiver Route
Cleveland on April 15 reports President McRoy of the Cleveland club announced the team has secured pitcher Grover Loudermilk from Detroit via waivers. Loudermilk was previously purchased by St Louis Americans from Louisville and last season with Detroit he went 13 wins and 19 losses.
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Cleveland
St Louis
Klepfer
Turner
Gandit
St. Louis
Klopfer
O'Neil
Park
McCabe
Groom
Hartley
Time
Evans
Chill
Verdun War Letter From a French Officer to an Atlanta Schoolgirl
A Cherry School French class in Atlanta arranged letter exchanges with French officers to practice the language and express sympathy for wartime suffering. Adjutant Guilhot replies from Verdun, describing a pine wood hut home, scarce comforts, and the ongoing Verdun battle as German efforts continue amid heavy losses.
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Cherry School
Ponce de Leonvenue
E May
America
Annie Lucile Harrison
Route 63
South
Atlanta
H Guilhotgh
Verdun
Mademoiselle
French Adjutant Letters From Georgia Mention Return Visit
GUILHOT Adjutant writes warmly about listening to a correspondent’s country and family. He recalls former roles in French colonies, mentions his mother’s comfort, a younger brother in infantry, and hopes to visit Atlanta May 1 if not prevented by war. He asks for French letters and cigars, signs with friendly regards.
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France
Rouasille
South Africa
Dahomey
Senegal
Soudan
Georgia
Atlanta
Guilhot
Georgia Railway and Power stock gains in Atlanta market
In Philadelphia on April 15 special report notes Chas Garrison Jr. and company purchased and disposed of 2600 shares of flat preferred and common stock of the Georgia Railway and Power company of Atlanta this week. Bankers report handling 5060 shares of first preferred and 17900 shares of common stock this year, highlighting rising popularity of the firm securities.
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Philadelphia
Georgia Railway and Power Company of
Atlanta
Chas Ctarrison, Jr. and Company
Big
Georgia Corporation
Phillies Drop Two In Major League Roster Shuffle
Phillies release Pitchera Tin Cup and Baumgartner to Providence International League club today under an optional agreement. The moves reflect Philadelphia National's ongoing roster adjustments as the season approaches.
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Phillies
Philadelphia
Pitchera Tincup
Baumgartner
Philadelphia National
Toledo Americans Sign Allan Golla from Gleve Land
Collamore Seld Toledo April 15 Allan Golla left hand pitcher for Gleve land Americans was purchased today by the Toledo Americans association club.
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Collamore Seld
Toledo
Ohio
Allan Gollamore
Gleveland Americans
Toledo Americans Association
New York Defeats Washington 3 1 in League Match
New York wins 3 1 over Washington as Mullen drives in the decisive run. Fisher shines in pinch hitting and support. Judge receives a diamond ring at bat. box score shows Washington 1, New York 3.
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New York
Mullen
Washington
Fisher
Joe Judge
Washingtons
Gallia
Henry
Wiliame
Nanamaker
Owena
Connolly
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Boxing
Harvard
Army
Weat Point
Neyland
Mahan
Harie
Neyland Sarcha
M4cNeill
Retail Credit Company
Healey Building
Atlanta, Georgia
H. I. Davidson
Mobile
Chattanooga
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Lo Pe Clubs
Boston
Cincinnati Chicago
St Baul Pittsbur
Washing
Philadel
Brooklyn
Toight Field
Vols
Lookouts
Miamie
Ala
Adell
Ledbetter
Harris
Perryman
Swacina
McDowell
Clancy
Burke
Bromwich
Cobard
E Smith
Pennes
Mobile Iy
Perry- Smith
Derrick
Braves
Dodgers
N. Y
Magee
Hy Myers
Fo Heston
Sherrod Smith
O'Mara
Hughes
Hughes and Gowdy
Smith
J Meyers
Pires
Klein
Emilie
Reds
Cubs
Imrati
Schneider
Cincinati
Seaton
Beore
Cicago
Fischer
Clarke
Umpues
Quigley
Byron
Lafitte
Pel
Dobbs
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Derrick Walker
Chicks &, Travelers
Nashville! S
Allen
Herbert
Elberfeld
Pirates
Pittsburg
U St_ Louis
Mamnaux
Schmidt Flail
Snyder
O'Day
Buson
Mee Sheehan
A Kauffman
Ib Kores
Ellam
Street
Graff
Nicholson
Bo O Herbert
Bay
Lee
Kroh
Willams
Sheehan
Kores
Kauffman
Hyatt
Kitchens
Allen T
Pitler
San Antonio
Beaumont
Galveston
Houston
Dallas-Waco
Fort Worth-Shreveport
Chattanoogs
Cincinnati
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Loudermilk
Atlanta Street
Maxwell Motor
F.O. B. de
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MOT ‘Or Company
Indians
Browns
Red Sox
Athletics
Foster
Bush
Scott
Barry
Witt
The
Athletica
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Meyer
Thomas
Dineen
Nallin
Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation
Peachtree Street
Ivy
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