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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
7
Southern League Moguls Gather Today for 1914 Season Plans
The Southern League moguls meet at the Lageu directors in Atlanta to sketch opening dates and draft plans for the 1914 season. Key topics include New Orleans ownership doubts, possible moves to Little Rock, prospective managers, and the which clubs will be represented at today’s sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern League
Little Rock
Montgomery
New Orleans
Femien
Stade
Tercy Sesson
Hague
Sig
Eaturda
Cate
Steinreman
Ani Thaie
Stalemur
Snuth
Benningham
Mo Hasanigh
Violah Jwechsen
Agly
Oleans
Kuttna-Bruhm
Toledo
Cleveland
Heke Paulet
Aiso
Mobile
Memphis
Charley Starr
Ward Vo Dowell
Meabe
Wi Helmeman
Andrews
Chattanooga
P Wilcox
Montgomers
C Ollson
Charles Bina
Bill Schmarte
Washy Ue
Mike Finn
Briscoe Tord
Johnny Dobbs
Carleton Winlestarth
Birmingham
Robi Gills
George Stallage
Boston Doves
Atlanta
REQ SMITH BACK FROM CUBAN TRIP
Reentered season with Brooklyn Dodgers after Cuban trip. Smith batted .298 and was a versatile infielder, slated to play third base and share duties with Daubert Cushin and others. Discussed potential with manager Stengel and the 1914 season prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Req Smith
Ames Man Named Best Soldier in Ames
Fragmented notes describe CHICK EVANS COMING and a Valleys event. It mentions a Worcester visit, a Tenet valet, and a group of men in Ames praised as best soldiers. Details are unclear due to damaged text but focus on local figures and an upcoming visit.
Woodher School Girls Face North Avenue Presbyteria in Match
The Woodher School girls basketball team meets North Avenue Presbyteria on the forum 8 court at 2 o clock this afternoon. Both teams are composed of skilled players and the game promises an enjoyable, well contested affair with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenus Presbyteria School
For Ram
Ris
Xmas Pens for Fountain Pen Aids at Rath Brow Street
Moore & sons advertise Waterman fountain pens with prices. The ad highlights a dependable one pen option and a special price around 100 to 9s 0d. Located on Rath Brow street, the listing offers various nibs and gift ideas for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & Sons
Neadamseis
Watermans
Rath Brow Street
Two of Babb's Pupils Come South as A-Leaguers
Memphis Commercial Appeal reports Charlie Babb, head of the Memphis club, discovered and developed players like Glen Luebnardt, Frankie Owens, and Simon Nichols. It notes two of Babb’s pitchers, Toe Finneran and another, signed with Birmingham and Atlanta, with Finneran praised for control and a sharp breaking curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Charlie Babb
Mempins
Glen Luebnardt
Frankie Owens
Simon Nichols
Babb
Wll
Imown
Tos Gearon
Bhringham
Atlanta
Finneran
Birminham
Philadelphia
Lowell
Jerse
Lad Nairs
Fle
Thatree Wimen
Felding
Tnirling
Ladeve
Cross Country Run at Tech Saturday Promises Team Competition
Georgia Tech hosts its annual cross country run Saturday with teams only Swann Knowles dormitory team and a city residents squad competing The nine and one half mile course runs from the school to the waterworks A handsome egg will be awarded to the winning team and medals to the first three finishers Twenty pies and cakes baked by faculty wives will go to the next twenty finishers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tech
Swann & Knowles
Augusta Quintet Next Opponents
The Augusta lounge Mews Christian association basketball team will meet the Atlanta Athletic club in the third game of the season on the Inecal clubs floor near Saturday night. The schedule is incomplete but includes dates at Birmingham Columbus Auburn Georgia and Mercer or Clemson with Birmingham and Columbus among venues.
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Augusta Lounge
Mews Christian Association
Atlanta Athletic Club
Inecal
Augusta
Columbus
Auburn
Georgia
Mercer
Glemson
Columpus
Class Football Title Decided in Monday Juniors vs Seniors
The class football championship will be decided Monday afternoon as the Juniors meet the Seniors in the final game at the Ger Son Institute.
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Barnesville Gn
Fonteall
al Ger Son Institute
Atlanta Made Betsy Leads Savannah Motorcycle Race
Atlanta made Betsy a Pope Hartford racing bike owned by La Crane and Hal Gilbert will compete in the 300 mile Savannah road race. Betsy features Firestone tires a large fuel tank and heavy gun device, promising extended running and strong Atlanta support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Savannah
Retss Jr
Pope Hartford Motor Cycles
Vr Crane
Pope Hartford
Jea
Crane
Hal Gilbert
Betsy
Mira
Nea
Bethy
Hal Gilverts Warner
Fulton County
Betsy Junior
Hal
Gilbert
National League Moguls Enthuse Over Prospects
National League magnates return from annual meetings in high spirits over 1914 season prospects. President Tener’s decisive leadership and Lind’s successor calm the group while rising costs and attendance plateaus challenge the sport. Growing interest in other sports, clubs, and active recreation are shifting fan behavior and gate receipts.
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Pryland
Tener
Presiant
Harmonioos
The Girl of My Dreams at Atlanta Theaters
The charming musical The Girl of My Dreams comes to Atlanta theaters with performances Thursday Sunday and Saturday. The production features elaborate staging, costing, and a strong cast including Florence Tempest and Nell McKinley with a mix of vaudeville acts and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak the
Atlanta
Wiburd Neabit
Boschna J Fine Cart
Countess Ogia von Hatz °Feldt
Fda von Luke Roy Purviance
Irving Flooke
Ceefie Renars
Nell Urns
Francis Chitard
Frank McDuen
WD Stoue
Pure Religion Could Solve Modern World’s Woes Says Holderby
The sermon at Moore Memorial Presbyterian church argues pure and undefiled religion can address church, civic, and societal problems. It condemns cruelty, harsh laws, and capital punishment, noting Christianity’s failings and the government’s protection of whisky traffic amid broader social sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holderby
God
Father
Denver Express to Open Eight-Show Run Saturday
The Denver Express opens with eight performances over sixteen weeks. The stock company promises strong dramatic flair and scenic effects, with a large cast and notable dramatic lines. Matinees at 2:30 with free admission for escorted underage youths holding a 80 cent ticket bought in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Imprest
Denver Faorans
Leverseusen
Matthees
Gwen Dans
RM Peer
Jan Escort
Rain Drenches Atlanta Residents On Sunday
A surprise cold rain hit Atlanta Sunday, despite optimistic forecasts of clear skies. Clouds gathered by morning, turning to steady drizzle and a heavy shower around 11 AM, making streets muddy and forcing churchgoers to seek shelter. Afternoon remained damp and uninviting for pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Akrs
Judge McCutchen Ineligible in Tax Equalization Matter
Special Judge D S M McCutchen, appointed as a commissioner in the tax equalization case, has declared himself ineligible. The reason is tied to a bankruptcy referee’s opinion, also held by Judge John Hart, who had referred the matter. Decem ber 14 was the submission date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutchen
Daiton
D S M McCutchen
Tudge Tohn Hart
Glasses gift with frames and case from Hawkes Co Opticians
The Hawkes Co Opticians offer a deal on selecting frames and a case as a gift. After choosing, they will fit the correct lenses after the holiday at no extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younes
Ik Hawkes Co
Opticians
Engineers' Fraternity Exonerates Al J Smith in Political Scandal
Macon Georgia December 14 Special Savigion No 786 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers exonerates Al J Smith from a charge that he offered to retire from the race for chief of police for $10,000. Written statements were read before the meeting and the vote favored Smith. The division includes engineers from Georgia Southern and Florida and the Southern Railway. Cap tain Hazelhurst discussed with aldermen before exposure followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
al J
Smith
Georgia Southern and
Florida
The
Southern Railway
Hazelhurst
Vanderbilt Faces North Carolina In Football Clash Next Season
Washville Tenn December 14 It was announced that Vanderbilt would likely beat North Carolina next season for the first time since 1990 negotiations nearly ended for bringing North Carolina here on October 44 Vanderbilt lost 48 to 4 the last time these teams met A two year contract with Virginia will be renewed with Virginia set to play October 5 here Other games include Tennessee November 7 Auburn November 14 and Sewanee on Thanksgiving Day A Michigan game is being considered but likely unlikely due to a tough schedule and travel to Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washville Tenn
Voenderblit
North Carolina University
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Auburn
Birmingham
Senabee
Vichigan
Ann Arbor
Proctor Says Church Is the Ship of Life Sermon
The Diest Congregational church heard a sermon by Professor Proctor who declared the church, God's word, and God's day stand or fall together. He urged the church to unite men to God and to teach them how to live both now and in the world to come, in order to manifest His spirit and transform them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diest Congregational Church
Church
Prize Offered Negro Children for Best Essays
A donor has given $19 as prize money for the best essays by pupils in the aeronen and eighth grades of Atlanta’s Negro schools on the Child Welfare exhibit at the Leyden home on Peachtree street. Upper grade pupils will visit the exhibit today by permission of Superintendent WM Slaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zicum
Atlanta
Rees
Leyden
Peachtree Street
WM Slaton
Crackers Boss Eye Spring Moves In Busy New York Trip
Atlanta manager Billy Smith has returned from the national league meeting with news on purchases. He plans to add infielder Otto Schmidt from the Ohio and Pennsylvania league and discusses Billy’s option on Ben Kohler, plus updates on McConnell, Flannagan, and Tommy Long. Smith hints the club may pursue Kubler and weighs players’ potential for the 1914 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schmidt
McConnell
Ben Kohler
Billy Smith
The
Crackers
Atlanta
New York
Bill
Charley Schmidt
Gulla
Ambrose McConnell
Httle
Billys
Mohler
Bil
Ben
Newank
Biil Basaap McCunnell
Kohlet
Fisland
Bislind
Browns
Branch Rickey
Flannagan
Bull
Wale Smith
Milton Reed
Atlanta Aoys
Dodgers
Flanhagtu
Walhe
Ke Bill
Tommy Long
Eveny South
Tommy
Im Bolog
Hell
Maia
Kubler
Concert Review Highlights Sheldon and Wolffungen at Atlanta Armory
The free concert by Charles A Sheldon and Herr Wolffungen under the Atlanta Music Festival Association drew strong local praise. Sheldon’s organ selections impressed with beauty and variety, earning enthusiastic encores, while Wolffungen’s singing impressed the audience though his piece was not on the program. Peel introduced Eller of the Royal Italian band, who spoke on modern tendencies in American music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Sheldon
Herde Carter Wolffungen
Auditorium Armory
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Sheldon
Atlanta
Herr Wolffungen
Ohjored Whale
Phis
Paguice
Peel
Eller
Royal Italian Band
Navy recruitment station may close as enlistment drops
Local Navy recruiting office likely to shut soon as total enlisted reach only about 1600 short of full strength. January term expirations push retirements up and records show over 100 men more left this year than in 1911. Atlanta is noted as a leading recruitment point in the region.
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United States Navy
Ellated
Atlanta
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