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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

6

Southern League Annual Meeting Set in Birmingham

The fifteenth Southern league annual meeting opens in Birmingham today with topics including salary limits schedule Mobile franchise and officers. A warm fight is seen over officers while discussions on the 140 game schedule and Mobile franchise prospects loom amid national decisions and leadership campaigns. Secretary Stracdford’s death by auto accident is noted with a resolution to be adopted.

Southern League Birmingham Clase 4 National Board Frisco Knoxville Baugh O. B. Andrews Chattanooga Club Haugh New Orleans Memphis Little Rock Atlanta Mobile Gaginst Baugh Atlante Nashville Shropshire Stracdford

Whitney Defeats Wolgast In Fifth Round Displaying Skill

Frank Whitney of Atlanta scored a decisive fifth round stoppage over Ad Wolgast at the Lyric theater. Wolgast’s manager Lichtenstein stopped the bout after Wolgast, blinded by blood, could not continue. The victory elevates Whitney in the lightweight ranks and he plans to open a gym in Atlanta.

Hy Dick Jemison Frank Whitney Atlanta Frank Cedar Rapids Towa Andy Nolan Lichtenstein Fuzzy Woodrutt Whitney Rae Wolgast Daz Wolgsst Jin Kear Billy Gibgon New York Eddie Hervey Madison Square Garden Ted Lewis Winnie Ritchie Kid Underwood Nashville Budd Ted Underwood

Peter Maher Returns with Knockout in First Round

Peter Maher defeated Bob Evans in the first round in Philadelphia marking his comeback after more than four years. The Galway fighter, facing early hopes of a title shot, later faded after a loss to Jack Fitzgerald. Maher, known for a heavy punch, had historic rivalries with Fitzsimmons, McCoy, and others, underscoring a career difficult to clinch the championship. Also noted, 1905 Jimmy Burns beat Adam Ryan in ten rounds at Denver.

Peter Maher Bob Evans Philadelphia Galway Evans Peter Jack Fitzgerald Quaker City Maher St. Peter Bob Fitzsimmons Kid McCoy Joe Goddard Gus Ruhlin Kid Carter Joe Choynakt George Gardiner Jack Willams

Grant A C Five To Play Columbus

The Grant Athletic Club basketball team travels to Columbus Friday to face the Columbus YMCA five in the first meeting of the sides. Reports from both camps suggest a hard fought scrap as each squad opens its season. Columbus has seen some state stars return, boosting their hopes, while Grant aims to upset the Electric City five with a stout effort. Alonzo Dozier, former Columbus guard and all southern standout, is highlighted in the buildup.

Baugh Stradford Frank Reynolds Charley Frank Frank Reynolds Atlanta Crackers Analey Hotel Ball Park Ah. Reynolds Superior Court Lowry Arnold Frank RK. Reynolds Aries Frank Howard Hornman and Co Grant Athletic Club Columbus Columbus Ymca Grant Athietic St Cam Electric City Five Tigers Alonzo Dozier Wis Reverea

Baseball Peace Seems Probable

New York December 14 The annual meeting of the National League indicates active negotiations for a settlement of the baseball strife between organized and independent interests. President Tener says adjustments require agreement of major leagues and Judge Landis. Barney Dreyfuss left for Chicago amid reports of a proposed working plan outlined by NL and Federal League officials.

New York National League John Tener Ar Alay Federal Judge Landis Tener Dreyfuss Chicago Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Club Federal League American League Kla Inegue Eil James A. Gilmore Harry F. Sinclair Newark Federals Leags Philadelphia Tt Port Messrs Ebbets Here- Mann Hempstead Gafeney A. G. Spalding League Lake Andrew Freedman New York Club

Duckpin Records Fall In Monday Crystal Bowling Match

In a City Duckpin Iraqua first, Fish defeat Crystals as Thiel posts 117 181 358 and a 161 single game record. Thiel’s 436 series tops McDonald’s mark by sixty pins, while Fish set a league high three game total of 1007 pins.

Crystal The Fish Crystals Iraqua McDonald Thiel Alco Sensahaugh Crystala

Fulton and Willard to Sign Agreement for Heavyweight Title

Chicago December 14 Officials confirm that representatives of Jess Willard and Fred Fulton meet to sign articles for a heavyweight championship bout to be held in New Orleans on March 4. The arrangement follows telegraphic coordination with Willard’s manager Tom Jones and Fulton’s manager Mike Collins via Tom Andrews of Milwaukee. Madison Wisconsin December 14 Wisconsin football schedule for 1916 approved including Ohio State at Madison and Minnesota at Minneapolis.

Chicago Jess Willard Fred Fulton New Orleans Tom Jones Willard Tom Andrews Milwaukee Mike Collins Fulton Andrews Madison Wis Wisconsin Badger Lawrence South Dakota Indiana Chicana Ohio State Columbus Minnesota Minneapoli Illinois

American League Moguls Meet Today Amid Trade Rumors

December 14 reports from Chicago show American League officials gathering for their annual meeting with discussions on possible trades. Connie Mack expected to receive offers for Frank Baker, while Gandil trade talks between Washington and St Louis stalled. Joe Tinker heads to hospital for kidney stone operation. Abbott releases pre season dates for Brooklyn and New York exhibitions at Ebbets Field and other venues.

Hicago Connie Mack Philadelphia Colonel Ruppert New York Americans Comiskey White Sox Frank Baker Clark Griffith Washington Club Branch Rickey St. Leuis Gandil Nationals Browns St 'Louie Tinker Chicago Joe Tinker Federal ‘Leaene New York Abbots Brooklyn Nationals Washington Ebbets Field Brooklyn Boston Americans Ibbeta Field Philadelphia Athletics

Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified rates and rules printed for The Constitution want ads. The notice details insertion costs ten cents a line, six ordinary words per line, minimum two lines, and discontinues in writing. It warns against phone submissions for some ads and notes telephone billing and assistance by courteous operators.

Atlanta

Lost and Found Notices Mixed With Rewards

Lost and found column fragment shows multiple items: a Ford touring car theft with license number 1s6650 Ga and car number 703765 plus reward details to W Bowers Griffin Ga. A small pearl ring box marked Washington DC appears with another reward note. Leather pocketbook with 60 cents and coupons and a Wednesday Keeprake keeperphone entry. An Atlanta call inquires about a Campo branch loss and a phone number 2802.

Tront Royal Cafe

Urban Classified Fragments From Atlanta Area Ads

A garbled classified page lists private maternity services, adoption notes, taxidermy offerings, requests for Colonel George Ramsey, dressmaking and ladies tailoring courses, hairdressing and sculpture school ads, a former address for Durden, Main Springs ad rates, and cash for old gold, all with scattered names and addresses.

Tanis Mra al J Atlanta Goa Mas Durden Avenu Ivy Main Springs McDuffis

Booker T Washington books offered by publishing firms

An OCR fragment lists multiple notices offering books about Booker T. Washington including "Booker T. Washington Is Dead" and "His Own Story of His Life and Work" with prices around $1.25 and 160 cent outfit orders. It also advertises agents wanted and employment offerings from various firms, including a focus on sales commissions, and miscellaneous help-wanted and agency notices across Atlanta and neighboring areas.

Booker T. Washington Frederick EL St L. Phillips Publishing Co Atlanta Nichols & Co Austell Dept Booker ‘F St. Louis Byrd & Co Hazlehurst Woskers’ Employment Agency Auburn Ivy Gee Craw Hopkins Franklin Institute Rochester Ian Constitution Sampie Franklin Enotituta American Employment Agency Healey Bldg Jackson's n_street Healey

Al Lagad Schedules Arrivals From Atlanta Terminal

The schedule lists train arrivals and departures for Atlanta Terminal Station. Western and Atlantic service shows trains to Chicago Nashville Memphis and Rome with times such as 11:45 am Memphis, 6:16 pm Rome, and 3:50 pm Nashville. Dixie Flyer arrives at Terauusi Station.

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Private tutoring advert in Atlanti city schools

An educational notice offers private instruction in town languages and speech aspects. It mentions a Spanish tutoring service for private reasons with contact details for Touriel at Corinthian Apartments 202 and notes a basic fee of $25. The fragmentary text references local schools and a teaching method adopted by the city.

Atlanti Fuenta Simptex Shuriland School Atlante

Situation Wanted Notices From The Constitution 1909

A scanned 1909 situation wanted column lists requests for office work, bookkeeping, steno, hotel steward, baker and other positions. Individuals request employment or positions with references and contact details, often via The Constitution office or box numbers.

Classified Help Wanted and Services Ad Fragments

Fragmented line items show special rates for ads and varied services. Nursing care, stenography, bookkeeping, and office help offered by individuals in Pomona and nearby, with contact numbers and hours listed.

Help Wanted in Stores and Offices 1910s

Classified help wanted notices seek bookkeepers clerks stenographers and general shop workers. Positions advertised include Empire Building Atlanta and Ansley Hotel listings with pay offers training opportunities and immediate openings for salesmen and crew managers across various trades. Many ads request responses by mail or telephone.

Atlanta Empire Franklin Istitute Rochester Franklin Institute Dept

Taxicabs spiegeeearies open and closed cans at Belle Isle

Nonsensical OCR fragment lists names and addresses in Atlanta area legal notices for taxicab matters. Mentions H Brewater, Albert Howell Sr, Hugh Dereey, Arthur Hayman and the firm Brewater Howell Heyman Attorneys at Law with offices in Kiner Building. No clear event details.

Belle Isle No H. Brewater Albert Howell, Sr Hugh M. Dereey Arthur Hayman Dereecy Brewater, Howell & Heyman Attorneys-at- Law Kiner Building Atlanta

Musical Instruments and Pianos for Sale at Low Prices

Used and snap-worm pianos and Player pianos offered by Baliwin Piano Co at 40 West Alghamest. Prices from $60 with divided payments available. Includes new and genuine bargains and other items.

Baliwin Piano Co West Alghamest

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