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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1913

Page

3

Mystery Infielder Reported for Crackers In Atlanta

The Constitution cites Atlanta reports of a new infielder named Williams or Williamson sent to the Crackers by Washington manager Clark Griffith. President Frank Lallana says he knows nothing, while manager Smith says no deal is secured and cites possible options Weaver or Becker with Lookouts. The note mentions a 430 p.m. start time and ongoing negotiations between Griffith and Smith.

Atlanta Williams Williamson Clark Griffith Washington Americans Constitutions Frank Lallanas Smith Griffith Keating Washington Willams Fish Ville Dick Jemison Sporting Cfiter Serler Billy Smith Weaver Becker

Philadelphia Triumphs 7 4 as Home Run Rally Beats New York

In a rough day of early baseball action Philadelphia defeats New York 7 to 4. Mimms doubles Brown and Oldring contribute, a wild pitch and a pass help cushion the fourth inning surge that drove McConnell from the mound. Barry Brown shines after the fifth, with 4 small feats highlighting the Phillies’ offensive burst.

Yanka Philadelphia Tia Ingin Mimms Doulles Brown Oldring Dales New York McConnell Rubbes Schule Wals Berg Barry Brown Innain Chi Ne Central Ld Hartel Buore New Fork Ali Do Phita Wiphis Ratie Magonnell Ani Williams Brown Tippime

Washington Beats Easton in High-Scoring Game

In the second, Groom allowed two runs before being relieved as Washington took an early lead. Gallia, Gardner, Engle, Wagner, Hooper, and Yerkes drove in runs. Final score Washington 8 Easton 3 with Gallia, Groom, Heehling, and Ainsmith handling duties for the clubs.

Groom Gallia Washington Milangs Leonards Gollla Gardner Engle Wagner Hooper Alg Yerkes AH Easton Leonard and Carriwan Heehling Ainsmith Zine Dineen

Tennis Committee Names United States Team for Anglo American Matches

The selection of the U S tennis team was confirmed by the committee with likely picks including Williams and Ruth of California for singles and Wrenn with Larned for doubles. a tournament at Tuxedo is planned for May 9 10 and 11 to determine firm pairings with players such as Washburn Clothier Watson Tittle Milesy and Detory Wrenn listed among candidates.

Wrenn Nengs Jt W. Willeims Philadephia Oasis Cin Cabl London United States Illomparte Williams API Washburn Clothier Watson Tittle Milesy Detory Larned

Ohio Wesleyan Downs Georgia in Tight College Tilt

Ohio Wesleyan jumped to a fast start led by Henderson, Hood, and Clements, then fended off Georgia in a low scoring second half. Fleet, Needham, and Singh sparked timely hits as Wesleyan used hit and run to build a cushion. Final scores show Ohio Wesleyan 64 2 900 and Georgia 67 with strong pitching and clutch defense.

Lawa Ohio Weslyan Citeker Singh Fleet Needham Wesleyan Mahidista Ceorgia Seamans

Murphy Plans California Move for Twenty Round Fight

Pap a Tommy Murphy from San Transco left for New York after defeating the form 1 shtweight champion Aa Wolhist last Saturday. He expects to fight most future battles in California where a legal promoter aims to match him for a twenty round meeting with champion Wille Ritchie.

San Transco Hanem Sommy Murphy Murphy California Ham Wille Ritchie

Gibbons Beats Bergin In Ten Round Welterweight Bout

Johnny Deo of Brooklyn fights in a tainted bout as Jack Britton the Chiaxa clears the ring. Billy Long appears in Wildfire in Atlanta. Mat 25 cents today.

Naor Len Gath Mith

Bays High Defeats GM A 30 to 6 in Soft Diamond Bout

Bays High School overwhelmed GM A on their home diamond scoring 30 runs to 6. Starr connected for a center field homer, Brown and Babb shone defensively, and Fot, Armstead, Durdin and Brown powered the offense with steady hitting and key runs.

Hal Reynolds Bays High High School Starr of Smith Browns Brown Babb Battersew Durden Brawn

Grammar School Results By Wal Heywolds

Grammar School league results reported with multiple matches and scores. Teams include Edgewood Oakland City Boulevard Aven Store R and Adair Avenues, listing batteries and pairs of players. Page lists several 0-8 to 0-14 margins and various player pairings across venues, reflecting a busy results section.

Wal Heywolds North Side Edgewood Tolonson Williams Tonaldson Oakland City Jans Thompson Paleer Boulevard Worth Whittley and McLaughlin Murphy Lewis

Calvin Lee Archer Dies in Jonesboro Community

Calvin Lee Archer of Jonesboro Georgia died at home after a four day illness. He was 34, popular and active in business as a social agent for Prudential Insurance and assistant cashier for the Atlanta office. He was invited to the Prudential Agency Convention next June in Quebec.

Calvin Lee Tanesboro Archer Jonesboro Mithong Flo Prudential Tnsurance Atlanta Prudential Agency Canada

Undertaker Seeks Clues in Colt Colling Death Case

A man identified as C Colling was found dead at the Port hotel after an overdose. Police and coroner investigations proceed as relatives are sought, with ten days given before the undertaker turns over the beds to the city.

Porth C Colling Eho Eifforty

Alcazar Theater Reopens After Delivery Dispute

The Alcazar Theater reopened yesterday after a delivery dispute with Hinetagraph Campan. General Film Exchange bought out the group and, amid factional fights among picture houses, agreed to restore film supply and resume regular hours, allowing Alcazar to resume business.

Alcagar Theater Alcazar Hinetagraph Campan Esxchang Picures Neon Wise Alcavar

Palmist Pletcher Dies After Arrest Attempt in Boston

John W Fletcher, a famed palmist known to nobles including figures tied to King Edward VII, faced grave charges when two Boston police officers visited his office with an arrest warrant. He retreated to a tea room, swallowed poison, and died instantly, ending a notorious case of alleged high character crimes.

Boston Mass Pletcher John Wletcher

Whitesburg pike designated for model highway link

Huntsville area in April 22 special session designates Whitesburg pike from Huntsville to the Tennessee river for a model highway project. County state and private subscriptions will fund about four miles this year with six miles remaining, aiming to connect Huntsville to Birmingham as part of the expected state highway system.

Huntsville Board of County Commissioners Whitesburg Pike Tennessee River Whiteshoro Pike Birmingham

Virtue Not Dependent Upon the Pay of Girls

Philadelphia reports that vice commission findings argue prostitution stems from low wages and not female virtue alone. The 21-member panel urges enforcement of laws, studying wage data, and creating permanent commissions to advise on education, social services, and regulation of workplaces and amusements.

Philadelphia Vice Blankerbure

See Billy Long in Wildfire at the Atlanta Mat

A brief page item notes Billy Long performing in Wildfire at the Atlanta venue today, highlighting show presence and schedule details for local patrons.

Directors Named by Associated Press

The Associated Press elected fourteenth annual convention directors for three year terms. Appointed advisory boards include Eastern and Western divisions with members from Curt, Providence, New York, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Chicago publications. Additional nominations and auditing committees were established across multiple states and newspapers.

Mmiuak Me Tin Land Press Charles Stallowing Associated Pigs Tastern Sistan E .Ht Butler Huffalo News John BR. Ratha Providence Journal Osden Mills New York Tribune George S Oliver Pittsbers McCormick Harrisburg Patriot Cormitios R Kimball Watchung American W BR Gardner Siracuwe Post Standard Auditing Committee Dow Central Division

Beavers Crusade Against Vice Praised By Reform Leader

Atlanta police chief Beavers receives high praise from Wilbur F Crafts, head of the International Reform Bureau, for leading a decisive, comprehensive campaign against vice. Crafts says Atlanta’s approach is the only logical method to eradicate vice, predicting no return.

Atlanta Wilbur Crafts Beavers United States Atlantas Westeraay Wilbur F Crafts International Reform Bureau Washington Crafts Adaea Usata

No Independent Probe Of Telephone Trust Planned

Washington April 2 Attorney General McReynolds will not clash with the Interstate Commerce Commission while it investigates the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, the so called telephone trust. The move continues former AG Wickersham’s plan to study the case and have the ICC develop facts to guide government policy on the telephone and telegraph issue. The Justice Department will also pursue the Wickersham inquiry into relations between the trust and independents on the Pacific coast.

Washington McReynolds Interstate Commeice Commission American Telephone and Telepragh Telephone Trust Department of Justice Wickersham Interstate Commerce Commission McReynalda Uils Trust Pacific Coast

Beatrice Harraden Refuses To Pay Tax In Protest

London April 22 personal property belonging to Beatrice Harraden was sold at auction here for payment of income tax. Harraden rejected the tax as a protest against government deception toward suffragists, a boycott linked to militancy and a broader protest against feeble feeding and the cat and mouse act.

London Beatrice Harriden

Carter Glass Buys Paper to Consolidate Lynchburg News and Advance

Carter Glass owner of The Lynchburg News and The Advance buys The Progress. The News and Advance will publish from the plant until the building is rebuilt after destruction. The Progress ceases publication with today’s issue.

Tan Carter Glass Lynchburg News Advance Today Progress Noor News and Advance Bulding Trey Todays

Worsham and White Given Salary Cuts

Griffin Georgia April 22 The Georgia Experiment Station board met with all members present to discuss changes affecting Dr C White vice director and chemist and entomologist E L Worsham The newly elected director Professor H T De Loach recommended officers and the board followed The salary of Dr H C White of Athens reduced from 1800 to 1000 per year The vice director position is abolished Worsham retained as entomologist at 96 19 in salary with watch fees as needed J M Kimbrough kept as agriculturalist and assistant director on condition of retirement at term end DeLoach relieved as secretary treasurer with salary 2600 Gamble appointed secretary treasurer at 2000 Stuckey McLenden and temple officials re elected The animal husbandman to be appointed by DeLoach Poultry department funds cited as lacking Governor Brown may not appoint a successor to Dr A M Soule as experiment station trustee Willaton expected to handle the matter after becoming governor in June.

Griffin The Georgia Experiment Station C. White E L. Worsham HT de Leach H CG White Athena Lee Worsham DeLoach J M Kimbrough M @ Gamble OT Stuckey T . McLenden T Temple DeLoack Department of Poultry

Hartwell Board Elects Professor Power Principal

The Hartwell Institute board of education unanimously elected Professor Power as principal on April 22. The board also granted Power authority to select his faculty for the next year with the board's approval.

Power Hartwell Ga Board of Education Hartwell Institute Professor Power

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