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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

4

Wolgast Versus Whitney Tonight at Lyric in Major Boxing Show

Ad Wolgast and Frank Whitney prepare for the headline bout at Tyrte theater with an eight round plan and a half dozen prelims. Whitney promotes the event and expects strong local support while Wolgast, the former lightweight champion, predicts a decisive finish in eight rounds. Ringside and stage seats are sold, with a full night of boxing on tap for eager local fans.

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Jimmy Duffy to Box Wolgast Whitney in Atlanta bout

Boxing note from 1910 reports Jim Duffy challenging the winner of the Wolgast Whitney bout. Duffy, a Lockport NY lightweight, has beaten Britton and others and seeks a Christmas or New Year fight in Santa. Negotiations include a 140 pound limit with Lewin rivals.

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Several Southerners Named by Walter Camp

Walter Camp selections highlight players from Dartmouth Park Pitt Cornell Harvard Yale Princeton Chicago Nebraska Penn State Alabama Auburn Wisconsin Oregon and more. Names include Hallian Higgins Squier Theis Watson Mayer Talman Rutters and Abrah am among others across multiple colleges.

Walter Camp Dlerrom Pitt la Hema Buck Cody Mogg Priceton Badman Pol Cornell San West Black Vale Tayior Auburn Vandegiaaf Alabama Halli Nebraska Higgins Penn State Squier Theis Watson Harvard Russell Chicago Tibvett Traceton Abraham Oregon Woast Point Mayer Wargzinis Talman Rutters Berrynru

Vanderbilt and rivals clash in scattered football notes

A garbled recap traces players from Vanderbilt and Auburn Texas North Carolina and other schools. Mentions tackles ends guards centers and a quarterback with scattered references to individual names and positions amid a wide set of uncertain details.

White Cody Vanderbit Serler Yeh Cohen Vanderbilt Muntion Wynne Auburn Briev Texas Henderon Teccizia Tandy North Carolina Vandere Pen & Agen

Secretary Stratford Killed by Automobile

Secretary Stratford dies from injuries after being struck by a car morning in Rounglang Via December 1. Appointed by President Baugh about a year ago, Stratford led baseball in the South. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon as the Southern League mourns the loss of a dedicated, tireless worker and ardent enthusiast.

Rounglang Maré Stradfod Seurlim

Thrash Named Georgia Captain After Thompson Bar

Tom Thrash succeeds Charley Thompson as captain of the University of Georgia eleven. Thompson was declared ineligible by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association at New Orleans meetings. Thrash, after four years, was elected alternate and automatically takes the captaincy.

Tom Thrash University of Georgia Charley Thompson Captan Elent Thompson Outhern Intercollegiate Athletic Association New Orleans Thrash

Virginia Baseball Dates Announced Schedule The Cavaliers

Charlottesville Va December 13 Special The baseball schedule of the University of Virginia is announced with games set from March 30 to May 6. Opponents include Amherst North Carolina Georgia Cornell Harvard Princeton Yale Williams Williams and Virginia Military Academy among others at venues in Athens Chapel Cambridge Princeton New Haven and Columbia.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Amherst University pApril North Carolina Chapel Georga Athens Aerta South Carolina Columba Williams University Cornell Harvard Princeton Yale Maly Cross Univer Ty Faih Trimts (Conn Georgia Virginia Military Academy

Florida to Meet Tennessee in Florida non-conference sched

Florida officials announce a contract with the University of Tennessee for three football games to be played in Tampa, with the first in October next year, as disclosed by McIntyre and Heath of Forsyth.

Florida Tennessee Tampa Fla University of Florida University of Tennessee

Tech Announces Football Dates Schedule For 1920 Season

Georgia Tech faculty manager W N Randle released a nine game slate, with Mercer Davidson North Carolina Washington and Lee Tulane Alabama Georgia Auburn on the card. The Jackets face six tough engagements in a row starting September 30 and include two new opponents not on the 1919 schedule.

W N Randle Georgia Tech Tech Mercer Davidson North Carolina Washington and Lee Tulane Alabama Georgia Auburn

Major Leagues Hold Meetings This Week in Chicago and New York

Chicago and New York hosted major league meetings with executives discussing player trades and strengthening teams. Colonel Ruppert signaled willingness to trade Maisel for Eddie Collins while Comiskey seeks moves for Maisel and Baker. National and International leagues planned next year’s schedules and management changes amid trade talk.

Chicago Maisel Eddie Collins Jacob Ruppert New York Americana Comiskey White Sox Yankee Baker Ruppert Huston Johnson American League Ap~ Calne Thedea Clark Griffith Washington Branch Ricket St Lews Griffith Chick Gandi Fournier Rowland Sox New York New Charles Herzog Cincinnati Nationals Joseph T Lannin Charles Ho Hbbets Brooklyn Wilbur Robinsons Lbbete Field Grand & Club Pittsburg Cincinnati St Lous Boston Phiadelphia Lannin Chiagy Wed Brenter Hew Crrent Alyin Smith Jack O‘bunn Richmond Va Slaftig

Majority of Britain's Boxers Serving in France in War Time

A long, era style summary notes many British boxers enlisted or serving in Allied armies in France. It lists notable names such as Jem Driscoll, Bombardier Wells, John Ray Griffiths, and Freddie Welsh, detailing their service, birthdays, and boxing careers. The piece frames boxing figures as patriotic amid WWI mobilization.

Britain France Gray Mail Af Luglang Matt Atlantic Wells Freddie Welsh Welsh John Ray Griffiths Akron Campain Balt Wells Hi Majesty S Army America Jem Driscoll England Driscoll Cardiff Wales Jem Welsh Horse Regiment Dover Jem Tost Bombardier Wells Bela Alootrom Dick Barge Surrey Rifles Jerry Delaney Iron Hague Bombadier Wells Grenadier Johnny” Sum[mere Jack Goldswain Burge Pat Ofeese Jang Surrey Bunch Pat Billy Papke Willie Lewis Harry Lewis Lont Pats Jimmy Britt

Welsh Champion Elsh Beaten by Jimmy Murphy in Philadelphia

Philadelphia December 18 Freddie Welsh lightweight champion was outfought by Jimmy Murphy in a six round bout held at catchweights both above the lightweight limit. Murphy pressed every round and in the second cut Welsh with a left head shot while in the fourth staggered him with a right cross before Welsh clinched to save himself.

Phuladelphia Freadie Jimmy Murphy

Atlanta's Strides From Bay 10 Day

Evidence grows that Atlanta serves as a southern distribution hub as Chevrolet Motor Company officers lease offices and a warehouse at Edgewood avenue 3 06 to build a large assembling plant. Planned capacity 15000 cars annually, cost about 3500000. Decision on site pending next month amid multiple bids from local real estate firms.

Atlanta Igo Chevrolet Motor Company Edgewood Avenue Chevrolet Automobile Auto Company Henry Lord

City Hall door sale for city taxes in Atlanta 1916

Marshal sales will offer multiple properties at the City Hall door at Marietta and Forsyth, Atlanta, on the first Tuesday in January 1916. Descriptions include several city lots in wards 1, 4, and 3 in Fulton County with details on blocks, streets, frontage, and improvements, to satisfy city tax liens and other fees.

Marshal Sales' X Marietta Forsyth Streets Atlanta Putton County Georgia Drummond Street Ashby and Jepine Sala Street Marion Sgwnat AFP Herrington B Garner At Inca Seid Lot Garner Jpra A. Fjorrington Inaiog Fulton County Randolph Street Houston McGruder Sala Tat Anid Street Adanta Eaner Griffin Magnolia Streeta Rusnine Smith Ward Renrgia Crew Street Jefferson Streets Haskine Laviedan J C Reynolds Apb Harrington City of Atlanta Fraver Street Plant Sherman WF Sxickson Cits of Atlanta Aguinat Traer Street AP Herrington FM Pullar

Costs of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified rates and insertion rules explained for local want ads. Telephone orders encouraged with courteous operators ready to assist. Payment required on publication and ad details must be in writing.

Atlanta teJephone

Lost and Found items fill a crowded credit to owners

A long list of lost articles appears with rewards including a Ford touring car, a Masonic lodge engraving, a ladies gold watch, a walking cane, keys in a post office, a white German pointer dog, and various notices. Each entry requests owners to report to specific locations or return items for rewards. Several names and addresses are shown, with contact details in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hoyal Uate Terrasnal Critin AHC Matta Lodge Durham Jewelry Co Edgewood Avenue Whitewall Avanta South Forsyth Ptreec Ladys Gold Highs Dsyisen Paxon Stokes Atte Constitution Tatuall Street Atlanta Wabonal Bock Jan A Floyd Atia Nati i Bank Carrite Oo Peachtree Whitehall Ste Business Aragon Motel H VY Reynolds Candler Building Ivy Townsend Bni Business District Burgess Mann

WEST END DRY CLEANING CO AD AND MISC ADS

Personal help wanted and notices about找到 missing people and other ads. Mentions Petrick Fras de Dempsey last seen near 39 North Durwan place Atlanta and asks for any information. Also lists maternity sanitarium services, sewing and dressmaking classes, and various local business notes with names and addresses around Atlanta.

West End Mitchell Windsor Cockburn Atlanta George Ramsey Ramsey Rollins Galteher Hall Peachtree Streat Durde Main Springs

Help Wanted Across Trades and Trades in Tow Weeks

Multiple old style classified ads seek workers and trainees across barbering sales and general labor. Listings promise wages while learning barber trade in two weeks, traveling salesman roles in the United States, and entry through personal interviews.

Thades Barber College Luchte Airec Leark Che Eton Jackson Iie Branning Allanta Barber College

Fixed life salesmen and managers sought for Avante firm

An Auburn based company advertises openings for capable direct sales representatives and sales managers. Short training can elevate sales skills. routes foremen and branch managers needed. References required. Apprentices and experienced crew managers also sought. Substantial earnings potential with entry level pay as described.

Auburn

Booker T. Washington fame books advertised for agents

An old classified page advertises two biographies of Booker T. Washington priced at $1 and 126, offering 40 percent commissions for agents. It promotes authentic collections and quick sales, listing publishers in Atlanta and Hazlehurst Georgia. The page mixes job ads, including help wanted, agencies, and household products.

Booker T. Washington J i Mehols Go Austell Atlanta Aulnts Booker T Washington Wankington Tuskege Vente Hopkins Boke Atlanta Ga Fartivwars trea Midind Supply_Co St Lowe Mo Byrd & Co Hazlehurst

Private lessons and scholarships advertised in city paper

A jumble of ads for music and dancing lessons, private instruction, and a $26 scholarship offer appears alongside notices claiming urban education programs and shorthand courses. It mentions locations like Ivy Street and Corinthian Apartments with unclear names and instructions for enrollment.

Auents Mitchell “Street Avache

Wanted ads in the Constitution list varied help offers

A long, garbled 1964 style ad page shows many situation wanted notices. Entries promise bookkeepers, clerks, office managers, and hotel staff, with ages, availability, and references. Some entries request travel, others local work, and several give addresses and contact methods.

Young Lady Seeks Position as Experienced Bookkeeper

Wanted ad from a young lady with steady character seeks a clerk or bookkeeper role. References to prior experience, a weekday schedule, and prompt payment via advance rates appear in a brief classified notice.

Adureas Valle Boston Reliable Mmm Persar Balary Secundary George Care Ivy Gitlamber of Commerce Ranifon Sddiers Vardoman Loganville Lngliman Opom

Employment agency ad seeks trades and professions help

The Cl oaring House for Employment advertises help for both men and women. The 11 Chamber of Commerce building offers graded positions in trades and professions. Office hours are 9 to 5, with applications for positions accepted daily. Detar 238 9 50 to 1.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta

Atlanta Rebuilt Furniture Exchange For Sale Listing

A fragmented for sale notice lists addresses at 120 Auburn Avenue and mentions pianos for rent or sale with monthly rates. The garbled text references a Hartmek secretary and various names, with bargain mentions on coats and garments. The item reads as an early 20th century classified ad fragment from a local Atlanta shop.

Atlanta Furniture Exchange DES Et Brome Hartmek

Local Yard Sale Ads Offer Coal Apple Furniture for Christmas

Classified clippings reveal many sale notices from Atlanta area with goods for sale including coal, furniture, groceries, and household items. Advertisers list contact points and prices while urging early orders and payments, with references to local streets and businesses.

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