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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

4

State Championship Trap Shoot Ends Today in Georgia

HH. D. Freeman of Atlanta led the second day with 189 of 200 birds. Others tied for second with 186, including H. Jones of Macon and W. H. Cochve of Bristol, Tenn. The high professional score belonged to D. Daniels of Hercules Powder Co. A total of 65 shooters competed, with 95 expected today as the three day meet concludes at Gate City Gun Club in Atlanta.

HH. D. Freeman Atlanta Freeman H. Jones Macon W. H. Cochve Bristol, Tenn E. G. Hardy Columbus Miss H. B. O'Dell D. Daniels Hercules Powder Company Lynchburg W. R. Crosby Cincinnati E. R. Holt Montgnomery Tuesaday South Georgia Gate City Gun Club Peachtree-Brookwood Brookwood Bridge Atlanta Woman's Club Tallulah Falls

Mercer and Auburn to open three game series in Americus

Americus Ga April 25 Special Mercer and Auburn will play a three game Banebal series in Americus as part of the Elka convention. The first game is set for Wednesday with two games on Thursday morning and afternoon.

Americus Mercer Auburn Thursay

Georgia Prep Track Meet Set For Weekend at GMA

The first interscholastic track meet on the M A campus kicks off Friday with preliminaries. GMA hosts and fields a strong team, with Emory prep, Newnan, West Point, Chintes, Lawrenceville, LaGrange and Madison entering. Officials under Chief Hivings ensure a well run event, followed by a G M A reception and Saturday evening dance.

M. A Atlanta Prep Georgia Tech Emory Preparatory School Newnan West Point Chintes Lawrenceville LaGrange Madison Hivings Ururgia Tech G. M.A

Five Players Released by Manager Elberfeld

Chattanooga Tenn April 25. Manager Elberfeld announces the release of five players. Pitcher Herbert sent to Oklahoma City. Catcher Andreen sold to Memphis. Catchers Powers and Smykal returned to Ottawa Kansas club. Catcher Payne released unconditionally. Peters recalled from WaCon will catch all games until Kitchens returns.

Chattanooga Tenn tSpecial Elberfeld Herbert Oklahoma City Andreen Memphis Powers Smykal Ottawa, Kan Payne Peters Wacn Kitchens

Americus Eager for Mercer Auburn Series

Americus Georgia awaits a three game baseball series with Mercer and Auburn. First game Wednesday at 1 pm, Thursday games at 1 pm and 3 pm. Glenn Colby, former UGA star, will umpire. Mercer students and nearby city crowds expected to attend with the Elk's convention in Macon drawing interest.

Americus Mercer Auburn Glenn Colby University of Georgia Macon Flks

Georgia to Play Washington and Lee on road trip

The Georgia baseball team, currently on a road trip, heads to Lexington Virginia today to face Washington and Lee University. Friday and Saturday the Red and Black will play Virginia in Charlottesville.

Georgia Lexington Washington and Lee University Red and Black Virginia Charlottesville

Howell to Billikens in South Atlantic League

Montgomery South Atlantic League club president C Hurley announced the signing of Howell an outfielder who hit .408 in the Georgia Alabama league last season. Howell left this afternoon to join the Montgomery team at Albany Georgia.

Montgomery F. C. Hurley Howell Albany

Welsh Hurts Hand After Ten Round Defeat

Freddie Welsh lightweight champion boxer suffers a fractured right hand after losing to Ever Hammer of Chicago in Milwaukee. Welsh says the break occurred in the second round and repeats a prior injury.

Milwaukee Wis Freddie Welsh Ever Hammer Chicago

Honest Bill Poole for County Commissioner promotion

A local political notice urges readers to vote for Honest Bill Poole for County Commissioner. The ad emphasizes integrity, experience, and public service, urging turnout and support across the county with emphasis on straightforward governance.

Poole

Yellow Jackets Set for Four-Game Road Swing

The Tech Yellow Jackets depart for a four game road trip facing Sewanee in Sewanee on today and Thursday then Vanderbilt in Nashville on Friday and Saturday. They expect tough games and must play their hardest to prevail.

Tech Yellow Jackets Sewanee Vanderbilt Nashville Jackets

Queries on Allen's team history in Southern league sports

The reader asks whether the Allen with Chattanooga is the same Jim Allen who pitched for Mobile then Brooklyn and later joined the Atlanta club last season. The inquiry also asks if Mobile won a Southern league pennant and, if so, in what year. The tone suggests clarification of player identity and team achievements.

Allen Chattanooga Mobile Brooklyn Jim Allen Atelanta

Fred Glass Named Bainbridge Manager

Bainbridge Georgia April 25 Special. With the Dixie Baseball league opening in less than three weeks Bainbridge aims to field a winning club. Directors hired Fred Glass as manager a big pitcher outfielder with eleven years in baseball. They target opening day attendance of three thousand with regional help. Board of directors includes H W Cassidy Quimby Melton E F Vickers J Garter M H Nussbaum W A Wheeler J B Moore J F Hamill and H Brantley.

Bainbridge Dixie Baseball League Bainridge J’red Glass Glass Ainbridge H.W. Cassidy Quimby Melton E. F. Vickers Gs. J. Garter M. EH. Nussbaum W. A. Wheeler J. & Moore J. B. Hamil Feetohnen H. Brantley

Clemson and Furman In 17 Inning Tie Game

In Anderson on April 25 Memson and Furman pitchers dueled 17 innings. Clemson Long allowed six hits while Furman Moseley fanned 18 and walked Anderson with bases loaded in the 12th. Final score Clemson 4 Furman 3 with darkness ending play after 7 PM. about 1,500 in attendance.

Anderson, & C Memson Furman Long Clemson Moseley Anderson Greenville R.H. FE Long and Harris, Maseley and Calin

Wienges Named Moultrie Manager In Dixie League

Moultrie Georgia April 25. H J Wienges of Augusta has been chosen to manage the team entering the Dixie League of Class D baseball, organized here. Wienges is already assembling a player squad, with training set to begin May 1 as ground and park preparations continue.

Moultrie J H. J. Wienges Augusta Wienges

Dahlonega Meets Riverside Today in Gainesville Series

Riverside and Dahlonega renew their long standing rivalry with two planned baseball games in Gainesville. The cadet corps of the University of Georgia will be present with the Georgia band providing music, promising a vibrant backdrop for the Thu and Wed doubleheader.

Gainesville Riverside Dahlonega University of Georgian Georgia

West Baker Street Sluggers Triumph Over Grant Park Blues

The West Peachtree Street Sluggers defeated the Grant Park Blues 12 to 8 in the season opener played yesterday afternoon. West Baker Street was the venue, with both teams opening the campaign under clear skies and local fans cheering.

West Baker Street West Baker Street Sluggers Grant Park Blues West Peachtree Street Sluggers

Naval Stores Prices and Trade Reports From Savannah and Jacksonville

Savannah and Jacksonville report turpentine and rosin markets with steady to firm prices. Turpentine ranged around 40 to 42 cents with notable receipts and stock levels. rosin quotes extend to 4.10 to 4.25 dollars for various grades. Dry goods news from New York notes quiet, firm cotton goods and mohair for men’s wear, with silks steady.

Savanneh Rosin B.C Jacksonville Fla New York

Predicament on First May Notice Day Boosts Cotton

In New York and New Orleans markets on April 25 two sharp early advances pushed May and July cotton futures higher as few May notices circulated boosting buying interest. May contracts peaked around 11.98 with October at 12.32 before easing, while spot middling uplands held around 12.15. Reports of 19,000 bales notices in New Orleans and small tenders near two thousand bales locally underpinned prices, though late trading softened gains amid profit taking.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Porto Hicos I. F SUN Houston Augusta San Memphis St Louis Cincinnati Speta ALTA ILAG Hla Nevena Sametos Foura Jupela Rio London Bantos Celpta Jundiahy Oo. Ee

Professional Views Of Cotton Situation

Wing Lung Foo receives ounces of silver monthly and, with silver at 32 pence, gains about 1.10 dollars per month in buying power for clothing and luxuries. The article notes India's, Japan's, and Orient wealth using silver, while U.S. and Europe face record mill stocks and unmarketed cotton. Market expects demand from spinners to absorb offerings, with war rush to buy cotton after the conflict ends. Prices eased as buyers realized profits before close.

York Lung Foo Wing Lung Joo India Japan Orient Wing Lung Foo Europe America Rensekorf, Lyon & C New York Hubbard Bros. & CO

Cotton Movement Atlanta and National Market Report

Regional and national cotton movements show steady prices around 12 dollars per pound with totals: receipts 28,764 exports 24,600 stock 1,926,634 for today. Week totals receipts 64,115 exports 5,592. Season totals receipts 6,462,379 exports 4,350,573. Interior movement includes Houston Memphis Augusta St Louis Dallas and Montgomery with varied middling values and stock totals nearing 480,000 at end of day.

Fort Movement New Orleans Galveston Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Hoston Philadelphia New York Houston Memphis Augusta St. Louis Littla Rock

Atlanta Livestock Market Prices and Grain Quotations

Auction and market report from Atlanta with prices for steers cows heifers hogs and hog products. Includes feed grains flour meal and various supplies with prices corrected by W S Duncan Co. Notes light cattle receipts and market strength on top grades. Also lists regional grain and fodder prices and various Purina and Peters feeds.

Atlanta W. H. White, Jr White Provision Company Duncan Co Per Harrei Victory Gloria Nell Rose Waite Lily White Lily Hoyal Pride of Denver Puritan Paragon White Cloud White Daley Southern Star Bermidna Harper's Pride C. S C. S. Hutla Purina A. B.C. Horsa P. W V. P V. F Myles

Chicago Staples Still Upturned Grains

Chicago April 25 growing confidence that the Germany crisis would not break diplomatic ties aided a fresh advance in wheat and other staples. May and July wheat futures rose as news supported improved outlook for U S stock prices. Weather and seeding delays in North Dakota Manitoba spurred unease among shorts while export sales and lower freight rates bolstered prices. Corn followed wheat gains amid seaboard demand and Argentine surplus revisions. Lard hit a season high on strong export demand and glycerine material shortages. Primary movement showed higher receipts and shipments for wheat and corn versus last year.

Chicago Germany Liverpol New York Washington Berlin North Dakota Manitoba South Dakota Shorts Duluth Buffalo Ogsip Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky

Grain Market Notes From April Trade Roundup

Grain and commodity prices across multiple exchanges show mixed movement. Wheat and corn futures in New York and Chicago move with modest gains, while dairy and poultry in New York and Chicago stay steady to firmer on tight supplies. rice in New Orleans holds firm with clean grades stronger and Honduran, Japanese lots sold at defined quotes.

New Orleans Japan Hough Milicrs Honduras

UPTURN CONTINUES IN SECURITY LIST

New York April 25 Wall streets belief in improving external relations showed in further price advances despite late hour profit taking. Ber lin hints of concessions and signs of cabinet strains offset by strong steel and mercantile marine gains. Rails firm except New Haven weakness. Atchison March returns noted. bonds steady with Anglo French range.

New York Wall Streets Berlin United States Steel Steel Board Mercantile Marines New Haven Atchison United States

Financial market snapshot from New York on April 24

New York reports dates and rates for 50 day bills and various currencies with gains and steadiness in bonds and cables. Market notes include domestic and foreign currencies, bar silver, Mexican dollars, and mercantile paper ahead of Chicago cash park figures.

New York Financial New York Joan Cail Mercantile Paper

Northern Atlanta Gazette Briefs Log

Local clipping from Northern Atlanta Gazette includes brief notices and short items from the city desk. Read as a compact snapshot of civic happenings, community events, and quick updates across commerce, schooling, and public life.

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