Tech Faces Fight Over Fresh I A A Rule At New Orleans
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association debated a rule barring member teams from playing outsiders unless schedules mirror A A A rules. Tech and Atlanta fans dismiss the association’s relevance, while colleges like North Carolina and Virginia loom as potential opponents. Frank Whitney trains hard for a big match with Ad Wolgast, aiming to gain national prestige. ringside seats are selling at local outlets.
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Uy Dick Jemison
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
New Orleans
Yellow Jackets
Jackets
Sogikity
Tech
Association
Sewanee
Texas
Atlanta
North Carolina
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Center Hicks Named Captain of Boys' High Eleven
Nellie Hicks, star center of the Boys High School team, is unanimously chosen captain for the 1916 eleven. Len Adams named manager. both players are expected back next season, though Hicks may not return.
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Center Hicks
Boys’ High
Nellie” Hicks
Len Adams
Ork
Hileks
Virginia Seeks November Vanderbilt Game Schedule Switch
Virginia football officials propose moving the Vanderbilt game to an after mid November date, shifting the season to finish with North Carolina. The plan depends on Vanderbilt agreeing, with Auburn and Birmingham as possible alternates, and Virginia aiming to end with two major opponents.
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Virginia
Vandy
Charlottesville
Auburn
Vanderbilt
North Carolina
Sam
Virginia Announces Football Schedule for 3316
Virginia State University unveils its 3316 football schedule with games at Charlottesville and Cambridge. The slate features Randolph Macon, Georgia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Harvard or Mareard, and North Carolina, with venues including Charlottesville and Nashville as listed.
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Tihactyriessile
University of Ula
Cambridge
North Carolina
Richynaind
Yale may choose 1916 football coach between Jones and Sanford
The Yale advisory committee on athletics will meet next week to decide the coach for the 1916 Yale football team. Tad Jones the famed quarterback and Foster Sanford are the two leading candidates, with supporters on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones OR Sanford
YALE
New Slaven
Tad Jones
Foster
Nashville Boy Leads Yale Cross Country Team
John W. Overton of Nashville Tennessee was chosen as captain of Yale cross country for 19. Yale announced the election after he won first in meets against Harvard and Princeton and placed well in the late Boston run.
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Nashville Boy
YALE
New Haven
Conn
John W. Overton
Nashville
Tenn
Overton
Harvard
Princeton
Boston
Gibbons Ahearn Bout Postponed in St Paul
The Ike Gibbons Young Ahearn one round contest in St Paul is postponed for at least a week due to Gibbons illness. If he resumes training next Monday the bout could be rescheduled for December 37 in a later date plan.
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St. Paul
Minn
Ike Gibbons-Young Ahearn
Cibiversia
Gibbons
Belting Accident Claims Life of Elbert Finley in Buena Vista
Elbert Finley, formerly of Towson Ga, employed at J. W. Weavers shingle mill near Buena Vista, was fatally wounded this afternoon after being caught in the belting of the plant. He died several hours later.
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Buena Vista
Elbert Finley
Witherspoon Chooses Seminary Over Washington and Jefferson Gridiron
Maurice Witherspoon, star of the Washington and Jefferson College eleven, rejects a captaincy for next season to enter McCormick Seminary in Chicago. He played three seasons as a college football standout and will pursue the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Witherspoon
Washington and Jefferson College
Witherspoon
Washington and Jeferson
McCormick Seminary
Chicago
Washington and Jefferson
Amorette O'Craha Wins Derby in Southern Field Trials
Montgomery Ala December commissioners Amorette OCraiu owned by Craig Uurt of Philadelphia was awarded first money in the derby contest of the seventh annual running of the Southern Field Trials club. Gunner owned by Fleischman and Bedford of New York City won second money while San Lou Ned owned by L. M. Hall of St Louis Mo took third. The judges announced their decision about 20 minutes after the last brace of the third series was ordered up. After the derby, all age stake entries ran with six dogs advancing to the second series tomorrow including Joan Procter with Desoto Frank Commissioner n Harry with Jack Davis Sr and Security with Joe Burke. The six dogs represent the highest class and the second series promises a top class event at Letohatchia course.
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Amorette
Gunner
San Lou Ned
Joan Procter
Desoto Frank
Harry
Jack Davis
Security
Joe Burke
Letohatchia
Effort by Walthour to surprise rivals in six day race
Sewark December reports a fast pace as twelve wading teams reach the 72d hour at 1,487 miles five laps. Moran's fall timed with a sprint led to no gains or losses while Onge Walthour attempted a surprise move. Charles Piercey of Australia exits after a tumble leaving serious injuries.
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Sewark
Bight
Onge Walthour
Moran
Virginia Meets Georgia in 1926 Baseball Schedule
Virginia and Georgia clash in a 1926 schedule with three games set. The first will be in Athens on April 4, followed by two in Charlottesville on April 28 and 29. Hogg named Princeton captain for 1916 football season.
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Virginia
Georgia
Charlottesville
University of Georgia
Athens
Wood wins Dalton mayor race by 264 votes in brief
In Dalton Georgia a municipal election produced Dr W E Wood defeating LS Finley for mayor by 264 votes. A B White was re elected police chief over A J Jackson by 206 votes. Judge J R Tarver re elected recorder with 68 vote plurality. William McNally re elected alderman first ward. John Finlin fourth ward. S A Owens fifth ward. Dave Stewart eighth ward. Hill and Stewart re elected.
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Dalton
W. E. Wood
LS. Finley
A. EB. White
A. J. Jackson
John R. Tarver
J. A. Lonely
Tecorden
Frank
Beil
William McNally
C. Combee
John Finl
A. Owens
Dave Stewart
Hill and
Stewart
Morris elected mayor of Glennville Georgia
In Glennville Georgia December election results show Dr B W Morris winning the mayoral race. City council candidates R F P Smith J D Bradley R C Dubberly E B Bacon Jr and Bo DeLoach elected. opponents included Rev B Kustin and others.
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Glennville
B. W. Morris
R. FP. Smith
J.D. Bradley
RC Dubberly
E. B. Bacon, Jr
Bo DeLoach
B. Kustin
J. Cowart
J. Barnard
B J. Woodcock
A. Bacon
C R. Sikes
Surgeon Murphy to Visit Naval Substations in Memphis and Birmingham
Surgeon John F Murphy of the U S Navy proclaims a brief visit to Memphis and Birmingham to inspect naval substations. He plans return to Atlanta Saturday and will file a report with the main department after returning. The item appears in Matinee Today Forsyth.
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John Murphy
John F. Murphy
Memphis
Binningham
Atlanta
Murphy
Atlanta’s Strides From Day 10 Bay Atlanta
Real estate notices in Wednesday announcements reference suburban activity. Kirkwood land sales total nine lots on Metropolitan avenue and Boulevard DeKalb with frontage 356 and 158 feet respectively. Morris buys whole lot assortment for 4300 dollars. Montefiore Selig subleases McClure Realty Milhman building at 16 Whitehall to Southern shorthand and Business University on third floor. Lease term years, rental undisclosed, effective January 1.
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Kirkwood
Benjamin Db. Watkins
Rebecca T. Vaughan
At &B
Decatur
Metropolitan Avenue
Boulevard DeKalb
HL. Morris
Fiseman
Montefiore Selig
McClure Realty Company
Milhman
Whitehall Street
Southern
Business University
Recruiting Station for Navy Keeps Busy
Navy recruiting officers accepted eight men for the Navy yesterday, bringing this week’s total to eleven. Recruits from the week will be sent to Norfolk for training. The Savannah entry notes December prospects remain strong as the station records a solid start to the month.
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Navy
Norfolk
Decatur Woodmen elect officers in annual meeting
Decatur Go December Special Decatur Camp No 624 Woodmen of the World held its annual officer election last night with Consul Commander Ramspeck Advistoy Lieutenant Rev W Z Smithbanker G E Ever Pets Clerk W C McLain Oscort G C Lays Sentry Austin Manager P R G Clark Physicians Drewe Goss Srist and Dr Pitman named among the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Gamp
Woodmen. of the World
Ramspeck
Advistoy Leutenant
W. Z. Smithbanker
G.E. Ever
W. C. McLain
G. C. Lays
G. C. Bailey
Austin
P. R G. Clark
Drewe Goss
Srist
J.pitman
New York Sugar and Market Notes in Early December
In New York the sugar market remained easy with holders offering freely, Cuban sugars at 4 1/2 cents and freight. Refiners were cautious awaiting developments while mid‑season demand kept some trading of beet sugars. Receipts at Atlantic ports and refined stocks showed declines from last year, with prices for cane and beet sugars fluctuating and futures nudging lower. Country produce updated with butter, cheese, and eggs steady to firm. Chicago reports mixed hops, meats, and cattle activity, while sheep and poultry markets show strength and price variation.
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New York
Brat Hall
United States Atlantic
Cuba
Creamery Extra
Extra Inc
Amconda
Drewmd
Cost and rules for local want ads in the Constitution
The notice outlines cost per word for classified advertising from outside Atlanta, limits on ad length, and requirements for discontinuance in writing. It invites callers to contact courteous operators for full rate and policy information and notes telephone assistance for ads, with payment due upon publication or by mail the same day. It also promotes help with wording to maximize effectiveness.
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Atlanta
Lost and Found items in city column reveals varied rewards
Lost items include a diamond pin at Norris Candy Factory with liberal reward, two diamond rings with stones and a solitaire by Tibboo reward, a gold handle umbrella with initials OB near Pryor with reward, a light brown cow missing from Main Street apply M Manos, and a white and silver pointer dog found or lost with contact for reward.
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Norris Candy Factory
Edgewood Avenue
North Boulevard
Jold Handle Umbrella
S& Pryor
Han
Dle Vv
N. Jackson
Ivy
Harne Ptrati
M. Manos
Whitepall
Main
G. H. ‘Townsend
Pouthtrée Street
Healey Building
Sanitarium and ad options listed in faded classified ad
The fragment outlines a sanitarium offering infant care and adoption services, mentions Mrs M at Windsor Street, and cites various ads for scalp care and soap, dressmaking courses, and pattern services. It also includes a call for bids from the Marine Corps Quartermaster for clothing and supplies with a December 1915 closing date and notes the right to reject bids.
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M 'T.atheheli
Windsor Street
St Augustine
Fin
J . Fz
Valaire Quiasin
Carnegie
Main Springs
Marine Corps
Quartermaster's Department
Washington, D. C
Marines Corps
Walla
Philadelphia
South Broad St
McCawley
Help Wanted Listings Reflect Broad Trade Opportunities
A garbled help wanted page lists positions in stenography bookkeeping and general office work with age and skill requirements. It advertises prospects for financing and initial salaries, notes need for experienced bookkeepers, shipping clerks, and various trades, and mentions barber training schools and wage offerings in multiple cities. The text reflects a chaotic, OCR style recruitment roundup with several probable business names and contact fragments.
Professions and Thades Advertisement in Tampa Firm
Classified requests seek experienced subdivision sales agents in Tampa Florida with liberal commissions. Additional ads call for salesmen, crew managers, and demonstrators to join branches, offering hourly pay and meet with firm representatives.
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Tampa
Florida
Liberal Commission
Tampa Florida
Auburn
Boyd
Booker T. Washington Life Story and Atlantic Book Offers
Advertisements seek buyers for Booker T. Washington life story by Frederick Drinker at $1.00 to $1.25, with additional publishing and agent opportunities across the South. Also requests agents for toy demonstrations, manufacturing partnerships, and various employment notices including clerical, sales, and delivery roles, offering commissions and salaries.
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Booker T. Washington
Frederick Drinker
Bolt
Br, & Phillips Publishing Co
Atlanta
Img
Tag Co
Rochester
N.Y.D
Capitelity Mfg. Co
Whitehall St
Avanta
Price
Washington
Tuskegee
Allist
Centerpkins Hook
Help Wanted Classified Mix From Historic Advert
A garbled mix of early 20th century help wanted notices seeks reliable domestic help experienced in nursing care, young women for comptometer work, house to house demonstrators, stenographers and bookkeepers, and teachers including principals. Several ads list contact points such as 258 Lucile, 203 Brown Randolph Building, and 618 Grant Building, with agencies in Atlanta and nearby areas.
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Aia Empire
Brown-Randolph
Bethel
Misa Hitt
Grant Building
Wanted Situations Advertised In The Constitution
A column of help wanted notices appears with multiple brief requests. Entries include a garage worker seeking driving or repair work, a dairy farm foreman seeking a contract, a bookkeeper seeking part time hours, a clothing man seeking change of job, an office man and accountant seeking regular morning work, and several other small employment pleas with mail addresses and box numbers. Many entries request part time or flexible arrangements and reference the Constitution office contact.
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Maymond
Raymond Industrial Ot
Southern Lumberman Clearing House
Alexandria
Austell Boliding
Auburn
Ivy
American Employment Agency
Healey
Usher
Parente
Strand Theater
Msm
TFL
Lelewood Avenue
South
Atlanta
Care Constitution Office
Dairy Farm
Addrear N. P. H
Cars Clearing House
Petera Bi
Prasspt
City
Conmtitatio
Ana Accountant
Meghante
Situation Wanted Finds Advertised by Female Applicant
Female stenographer seeks permanent position with dictation and correspondence skills plus bookkeeping, with references available. Also advertises as sales demonstrator of food products and asks what the employer offers. Responses to Ivy at 537 care Institution.
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Addrom
Wanted help and stenographers in wartime style ad mix
A cluttered classified column advertises several job seekers and listings. Female stenographers seek steady half or full day work with modest salary. references available. A young woman seeks cashier or clerk work with references. A general employment clearing house offers high quality help. hours listed. Educational ads promise shorthand training and private lessons.
Auction of Furnishings From Storage and Two Homes
Several consignments including two storage lots and one lot from 509 Euclid Ave listing quartered oak jacobean suites circassian walnut bedroom set gas stove parlor furniture piano and more. Items from Druid Hills and Gordon 8 St West End, sale at 10 am Friday Dec 10, open for inspection today.
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Euclidave
Druid Hills
Gordon 8 ST
West End
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S.I. A.A
Underwood
Frank Whitney
Ad Wol- East
Pichting Carpenter
Michigan
Wildcat
Rattling Budd
Allbi
Wolrast
Rex
Tumlin” Bros
Chess
Ali Theae
Whitney
Kid Underwood
Battling “Budd
Walgast-Whitney Mill
Olsast
Woolgast
Witney
Wolgast
von (Offars
Amorette O’craha
Walthour
Hogg
N. J
Frank Treyon Hogs
Pittsburg
Matinee Today
Forsyth
Naval Stores
Savannah
Tecsipte
A. B
Jacksonville
Fla
Rosin
Guole
A.B
Decatur Woodmen
Holiston
Carlton Shoe & Clothing Co
Galves
Wethers
Colbert
Bookkhepeh
Preach House of Large Muchkery Company
Joel Hunter
C. Pa
Erulesuns
Toole Eiven
Barber “College
Eaciile
Mreet Bes
Stes
Jacksonville Harbor
Wave Bay St
Proctor
Pryor St
Thades
Banex
Arora
Iabtea Barber College
East Atehell
Miss
Hominia
Ae Fey
South Atlantic ‘Teachers’ Agency
Walton Bidg
Atlante
Acme Teschore’ Agency
Healy Building
Foster's Tepchery Agcy
AN. Ga
Ion
Mt Jomet
Femais
Ada
Vance
Wiles
CK Chamber of Commercs
D. Tourlel
Htchell Street
Allan
Jacques East
Weil
Charles B. Ross
Repire Life
PRO den Insurance CO
Chas. H. Black
Empire Building
Baward Jas
W. Englien
Massy
George Lee
Green, Tilson & McKinney
Intromneys
Hart Bldg
Amea
Foster & , Robson
W. Carson
Empire
Broad and
Marietta Sts
W. B. Smith
Fourth National Bank
Max B. Mooner
Otis & Holliday
Meters
Jauoy
Depven & Gay
Cliff C. Hatcher
Travelers Insurance Compane
Rex B. Atooney
Nose
Nates
Turman & Calhoun
Fushuga Knox
Candler Bldg
J. Lewis McKain
Austell
Lawent
T. J. Battes & Co
Citel Empire
George FP
Moore
Auburn Avenue
Constitution
Ats J
Joan
Foster & Robson
South Pryor
McKenzie Building
Candler
Holbrook
Bowern
Spee
Collum Dropay Remedy Company
RMITH
Peathires
Diaewsen
Silgren
Bill Brewster
Albert Hawsil
Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heymen
Dorey
Brewster
Howell & Hayman
Kiser
Melec Lillian Wautigan
New Yorks
Wereeses Gay Good Panead
Southern Security Company
Lazenby
Harlem
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