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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1916

Page

7

Southern Bowling Congress Elects Manucy President in Savannah

The Southern Bowling Congress elected J. E. Manucy of Savannah as president for the coming year at a Kimball House meeting. N. Brown of Jacksonville was named vice president and L. M. Ashe of Shreveport as secretary and treasurer. The third annual tournament will be held in Savannah next April with all contestants to be charter members.

Southern Bowling Congress Savannah Congress Kimball House J. E. Manucy N. Brown Jjacksonyville L. M. Ashe Shreveport Crystal Bowling Alleys

Opening of Macon-Montgomery series highlights day

South Atlantic results show Macon, Ga, dropping a heavy hitting contest to Montgomery 16 to 58. Batteries Roberts and Clare held by Montgomery pitchers, while Jackson ville, Fla, edged Stewart in a tense game with a late rally. Columbus wins 3 to 2 after 13 hits and steady defense, and Augusta defeats Charlton 4 to 2 as pitchers falter late.

Macon Clare Hhem Riele Montgomery Roberts Dicerson Crown Snyder Umpure Clarey

Gordon Edges Locust Grove in Final Game of Series

In a late April clash Gordon defeated Locust Grove 8 to 4 at Kalnesville Ua to end the series. Don gained a decisive fifth inning surge with Tekle forced to retire, Pitts replaced briefly, then David took over and held the line. Crimsorn captain Auried weil Sandow formed a homer as the game featured heavy hitting and wild base running amid hot sun and rare sunstroke heat.

Kalnesville Ua Don Tekle Pitts David Auried Weil Sandow Gordon Dekle David and Cody Sims Fox Riviere

Cubs rout Cardinals as Chicago wins sixth straight

Cubs defeat St Louis 9 to 5 in Chicago extending their winning streak to six. Jasper exited in the fourth after being roughed up by R Williams and Brotton, with Williams later supported by Vaughn and Fischer.

Cubs Cards Chicago St. Lows Jasper R. Williams St. Louis Brotton Snyder Vaughn Fischer

Riverside edges Dahlonega in wild Gainesville college game

Riverside held a 3 to 0 lead until the fifth inning when Dahlonega tied and briefly led by two. In Riverside’s half of the ninth Lightsey reached on an error Scarboro singled and Pat Jones delivered a long homer to left for a 6 5 win. Batteries Haney Forterfield and Jones Oneal and Mamimnondtree.

Riverside Dahlonega Gainesville Toahlonega Lightsey Scarboro Pat Jones Neare Haney, Forterfield and Jones Oneal Mamimnondtree

Questions Answered on Baseball Averages and Schedules

The article discusses how to compute batting averages as hits divided by at bats and confirms Augusta's May 9 to 12 schedule with opponents as listed. It also notes the Dixie League opens in early May with Columbus and Macon among teams involved.

Baker Augusta Columbus Macon

Millen 12 Wadley 3 in uneven Georgia baseball game

Mille Georgia April 27 Millen defeated Wadley 12 to 3. Durden started pitching for Wadley and was pulled after three innings, followed by Bedenfield who fared no better. The game ended after two innings as Wadley failed to arrive on time for the second time this season. Millen faces Midville Friday, having beaten them 19 to 3 last week. Batteries Mille Deloach Cowart Wadley Durden Bedenfield Allen

Mille Millen Wadley Durden Bedenfield Midville Deloach Cowart Allen

Turks Ask If Elkus Would Be Acceptable

Washington reports state department inquired of the Turkish government whether Abram I. Elkus of New York would be acceptable as ambassador to succeed Henry Morgenthau whose resignation has been accepted by President Wilson. No difficulty expected. nomination likely to be sent to the Senate within days. President commends Morgenthau for his Constantinople work and notes his anticipated role in the forthcoming Democratic campaign. Mangum's majority cited in closing remark.

Washington State Department Abram I. Elkus New York Henry Morgenthau Wilson Senate

Fleecy Staple Prices Drift in Narrow Range in New York

The cotton market was quiet with prices moving within a tight band. July futures held near 12.10 early, finished around 13.07, May at 11.92, and October at 12.22, while spot cotton remained steady with middling at 12.15 and 150 bales sold in New Orleans. A local crop report cited an 8.9% acreage gain and 6% fertilizer use drop, amid cool south temperatures and reports of replanting needs due to cold waves across the belt. Receipts totaled 5,836 with stock at 296,151.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Saies Clemo Lopenhiss East Cross At &M ilLoz Qin Wail Street Rio London Santos

Cotton Movement Across Ports and Interior Markets

Cotton movement data show New Orleans and other port middlings around 11 to 12 cents with receipts totaling 17,012 and exports 28,?. interior centers like Houston Memphis and Augusta report middling around 11.5 to 12.3 cents. Weekly totals include receipts 6,664 exports 122,003 and season totals receipts 6,404,922 exports 4,417,984 with stockpiles across multiple cities reaching over 1.28 million bales.

New Orleans Calveston Hales Mublie Susannah Charleston Wilmington Texas City Norfolk Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York Houston Memphis Augusta Little Rock Dallas Montgomery Galveston Mobile Savannah Interior T. Louis

Atlanta Livestock Market Prices and Commodities Report

The market shows choice steers mainly 800 to 300 pounds at 6.75 to 7.60. Good to 37.60. beef cows 750 to 860 at 5.15 to 5.75. heifers 600 to 700 at 4.00 to 6.06. Hog quotes: prime hogs 160 to 100 at 8.76 to 3.40. mixed cattle receipts light. hog receipts normal. flour grain hay and feed prices listed with numerous brands and sacks. Provisional dairy and grocery items noted with prices. New York butter and cheese values. Chicago pork, lard, ribs posted. London and Paris financials also summarized.

W. Duncan Victory Gloria Nell Rose White Hilly Lilly Pride of Denver Puritan Texas Bermuda Johnson Harper's Prime Mikco Linness Patsy Mash Purina Daisy F. W Georgia Walt Red Rock Chicago

Railroad Shares Come Into Favor In Active Market

New York April 27 A brisk demand for premier railway shares helped lift markets in broad fashion. Reading and Union Pacific led gains, while United States Steel and other industrials rose. Foreign exchanges were mixed, with gold held by the Bank of England and a Bank of France loss. Capt. Jas I Lowry thanks county voters for a large assured majority.

New York Norfolk and Western Road Reading Union Pacific Bing United States Steel Greene Cananea Mercantile Marines Porto Rico Bethlehem Steel Baltimore and Ohio Bank of England Bank of France United States

Professional Views On Cotton Situation

New York April 27 Special report notes little market fluctuation and a likely rise in acreage around 9 percent per mainline forecasts. It cites storage of unsold cotton in the south near 1,600,000 bales of 1914 crop and 1,100,000 of 1915 crop. Banks ease carrying costs, May could curb immediate demand, and forward contracts may shift to the contract market. The note warns against long cotton at 12.5 cents and references Renskorf Lyon Co and Hubbard Bros & Co.

New York Ogasnota Nordou & Co Federal Reserve Banks Aeresaga Liverpool Journal of Commerce Hubbard Bros & CO

Grains Downward Provisions Varied Across Markets

Chicago April 27 steady gains and losses across commodities. Wheat eased as better seeding prospects and international competition offset optimism from war news. May at 1.13 3 4, July at 1.14 4, oats down with germination favorable. Corn and provisions fluctuated with selling pressure and lard futures rising on speculative buying. Turpentine and rosin markets in Savannah showed little movement. Lead, copper, and tin quoted with narrow ranges amid steady activity. Mangum re elected sheriff ensures business office stability.

Washington Berlin Canada Argentina Australia India Atlantic

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