Atlanta club signs a cosmopolitan baseball roster
A wide array of players from California to Georgia is reported under contract for Atlanta. Names include Bernie McCay Joe Rickert Bert Noboez and manager Billy Smith with others from St Louis Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore. The mix promises a diverse team as spring training nears, with multiple positions and regional backgrounds noted.
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Ina
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Billy Smith
California
Georgia
Evelving
Atlanta
Bernie McCay
Joe Rickert
Bert Noboetz
Manager Smith
Atlanca
Cincinna
Dick Crozier
Stoneville
Ind
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Ajanta
Raymond
Chicago
Barnum
Tiber Camp
Mississippi
Mr. Zeiler
Football Rules Debate From Dr Dudley Statement
Dr William Dudley discusses football safety and changes in rules. He argues the current style remains safer with competent officials and college players, notes more injuries in open play and mass plays, and downplays Vanderbilt’s possible withdrawal from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. He reflects on Vanderbilt’s past success and future prospects.
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Bilt
Southern Intercollegiate aAthletic Association
Mfe
William Dudley
Vander
Founding of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
The article recalls the seven year origin of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association at the Kimball House in Atlanta to promote pure sport in the South. Dr William Dudley was elected president as representatives from Grozzia Vanderbilt Sewanee and other colleges gathered. Some members, including North Carolina and Texas, later left to cope with Virginia or distance, yet the association is praised for keeping Southern athletics sound and eliminating questionable eligibility in games.
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Vanderblit
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Kimball” House
Atlanta
South
Grozzia
Vanderbilt
Sewanee
Wiliam Dudley
Collleges
North Carolina
Texas
Ginfa
Virginia
Southern Intestate Association
Southern Intercollegiate Athlee Association
Dudley
Southern Interstate Athletic Association
Wave
Glemaon
van Gammon
Georgia
Valny
Mfe
Shipp
Moonay
Bewanee
Teth
Nfep
Guzements
Broyles Praised as Suitable Leader for South Atlantic League
Former Atlanta business manager Ernard Broyles gains support as a future president of the South Atlantic League. Billy Smith calls him a capable baseball man with full-time commitment and financial aptitude. Potential rivals include Boyer, previously league president, whose partiality drew club dissatisfaction.
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Atlanta
Broyles
South
Atlantic
Ernard Broyles
Bwen
Southern Athletic League
Una
Billy
Brook
Boyer
Tie
Hias
Savannah
Mahaxr Gils Smith
Gue
Uhc League
tHould “Selderer
Seer
Olsen Challenges Hackenschmidt for Big Wrestling Match
Towboy Olson issues a challenge to Charles Hackenschmidt who claims cousin to world champions. Manager Barton offered $160 forfeit to arrange a match. Olson proposes meeting in Atlanta or Des Moines for a $1,000 prize, with the challenge sent to Hackenschmidt.
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Charles Hackenschmidt
Towboy Olson
Mr. Barton
Constitution Office
Hackenschmidt
Olson
Mreet
North Rome residents seek injunction against water pipes plan
In Rome Georgia satirical note: North Rome residents file injunction to block town council water pipe project. They allege contract awarded at an illegal meeting and claim the scheme would drain the treasury. Case set for Monday.
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Rome
Southern prep football risks and rules debate
Dr William Dudley and Clemson professor Biggs critique prep school focus on football. They warn new rules to gain 10 yards in three downs and seven on offense would heighten chaos and injuries. They cite limited deaths in open play, urge balancing athletics with academics, and warn against star athlete migration from prep to colleges.
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Biggs
Clemson
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Assectation
Southern Assectation
Eit
Conelst
Meeting set in Sewanee for association in December
THREE TENNESSEE MEN ARE UNDER SUSPENSION at a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting held at Swann dormitory. Officers for the next term were elected, with Dudley reappointed president and Wiggins named vice president for Tennessee and Kentucky. Numerous constitutional amendments were discussed and passed or lost, including new eligibility rules and fifteen minute limits for football rest periods.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Swann
Jose
Wiliam Dudley
Ths
Riggs
Cleinson
South Carolina
North Carolina
Wiggins
Sewanee
I Holmes
Mercer
William Dudley
Swann Dormitory
101. Steele
Vanderbilt
J. B. Finley
Clemson
E. J. Griggs
Crags Menager Lane
Georgia
W M. Randle
Heigman
Mathewson
Tech
HR. L. Visners
Trinity
McKenzie
Kentucky State
W. Leathers
University of Mississippi
W.P. Richardson
Southern University
Henry
Sims
Camperlang
Lydtesaer Turner
Brown Ayres
Atlanta Magnate Eyes Fast Signing Spree Ahead of Season
Newsman reports Atlanta manager Smith plans a heavy recruitment drive as the team eyes the top rank. He pledges to sign up to forty players if needed and vows not to be short of the men required, aiming to assemble a strong squad before spring.
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Buy | Smith
Atlanta
Billy
Vanderbilt to Meet Tech Next Season in Football
Dr Steele of Vanderbilt and Coach Bellman of Tech discussed arranging a football series for next season. A game likely in Atlanta in November, with both teams optimistic about a strong schedule and a near equal pairing. Vanderbilt aims for a tough contest, Tech expects to improve on this year’s showing.
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Vanderbilt
Tech
Coaches Named For Next Year In Southern Football
Many coaches of the past season will be retained in the South with Georgie Tech leading, Shack John W. Meisman signed for a year and a renewal, Vanderbilt keeping McGugin for three months at 2500 dollars, and Alabama expected to retain Leavenworth. Auburn, Sewanee, Mercer, Cumberland, Michigan, and Clemson show varied prospects as offers and contracts loom for next season.
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South
Georgie Tech
Shack John W. Meisman
Ubi
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
McGugin
Vandy
Leavenworth
Alabama
Auburn
Tonnessee
Tech
Donahue
Dma
Sewanee
Uni
Myatt
Mercer
Cumberland
Counselman
Michigan
Georgia
Cochems
Clemson
Yield Trials Finish After Wet Field Competition
The Eastern field trial concluded with the Subscription Stakes, run under wet and slick conditions. Winners included Waynesvorn Georgia Dee in first prize of 250 dollars handled by Redfield, with Hard Cash earning 100 dollars in second prize handled by Shelley.
Residence Burned at Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ga December 16 Special At twelve oclock last night fire was discovered in the residence of N. GUL and the building was gutted. The building was of artificial stone with shinee roof and at the first blaze the outer shell was saved but at 2 30 a second alarm called the department to be but too late to be of an, this morning only the outer walls are standing.
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Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ga
Vanderbilt Football Association Clears $1000 This Season
The Vanderbilt Football Association reports a profitable season with earnings around $1,000. It notes high payroll for Coach McGugin and strong on field performance outshining rivals, yet limited local interest in Nashville. Football remains profitable while baseball loses money due to Southern League competition.
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South
Vanderbilt Football Association
McGugin
Salay
Nashville
Rogers Ankle Wrench Ends Wrestler’s Prep Match
In New York on December 6 Irani Gotch and Charles Yankee Rogers clashed for advantage in a preliminary bout. Gotch toppled Rogers injuring his ankle so severely he likely cannot wrestle for several months.
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Rogers
New York
Irani
Gotch
America
Charles
Yankee
Montis
Coach Heisman Showcases Foxy Football Tactics
The article frames Heisman as a pivotal coach shaping Georgia prep teams and guiding players toward Tech. It notes his encouragement through letters to Gordo Institute and Mooney, and his strategy of prepping with second Tech games to familiarize players with the Pech and Tech mindset.
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Heisman
Georgia Prep
Tech
Technological
Tielsman
Gordo Institute
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