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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
12
Nashville dispatch argues Vanderbilt will retain elite status in Southern sports beyond football, citing a strong feeder system, loyal alumni, and a university-wide culture that cultivates elite athletes. It suggests Vanderbilt’s dominance may be permanent, backed by sustained student and faculty support and robust athletic organization.
Western and Atlantic Railroad and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway offer round trip tickets at one and one third fares plus 23 cents during holidays. Teachers and students may buy Dec 16 to 24 with final limit Jan 3 1906. General public tickets sold Dec 22 23 24 28 30 31 and Jan 1 with final limit Jan 4 1906. Chas E Harman, General Passenger Agent.
Estenton Ga December 17 Special An important meeting of the Putnam division of the Southern Cotton Association elected officers for the coming year with W F Jenkins in the chair Judge Jenkins declined a reflection R D Stubbs was elected president and Senator George W Adams reelected secretary and treasurer A committee from each militia district was appointed to collect the state division assessment and secure new membership fees A unanimous vote adopted a resolution thanking President Harvie Jordan for his work and pledging cooperation The president was empowered to appoint four delegates to the state convention with himself as one of the four
Atlanta observers note expected coaching shifts across Southern colleges. Bernie McCay is set to return to Furman for another year, with Clemson and Georgia among schools hoping to hire him. Tommy Stead may coach Georgia, Bert Nobrett linked to Clemson, and Dick Crozier likely to stay at Wake Forest if negotiations succeed.
Wabash offers 50 percent savings on sleeping car fares or through Tourist Sleeper options via Wabash and Santa Fe. Departs St Louis 10 15 p m December 5 and every fourth day. tickets via St Louis reach on departure dates. Daily through trains run St Louis Minneapolis St Paul with buffet sleeping car, free chair car, and day coach. Train No 1 leaves St Louis 8 p m reaches Des Moines 8 a m Minneapolis 6 30 p m St Paul 7 30 p m. Through service extended December 10 Kansas City to Des Moines via Minneapolis and St Paul. Address George L Ward 306-7 Peters building Atlanta Ga.
Judo master Malda meets catch as catch can wrestler Marburger in a feature bout tonight at 3:80 lifefock. The card also spotlights three grands of the mat, Marburger, Blanda and Charles Olson, with Malda claiming no defeat by a man of his weight in Japan or America. Marburger trains hard and aims to outpace the seasoned Japanese grappler in a high profile showdown.
Record run of eighty nine balls straight reported in a match between Grant Evy of Buffalo and W H Clearwater in Pogi Binghamton N C on December 7 with The Philadelphia Telegraph noting it as a possible world record. The text then digresses into a stray verse about prettiest girls at a dance and Captain Andrews misgendered.
The Southern league executives and owners plan a meeting in New Orleans on the eve of Mardi Gras to discuss the season schedule and the ball for next year amid widespread chatter about a new ball. Cincinnati officials express intent to secure the contract as managers tour the south. The season begins April 1 and is expected to end earlier than last year, with Frank hoping to showcase New Orleans nightlife afterward.
Frank Jones elected captain of the Auburn football team for the 1906 season with H. A. Wright as manager. Jones, a standout tackle, has earned all southern honors for two consecutive years. Wright, a well known Auburn student, brings extensive managerial experience. Donahue expected to return as coach, with most varsity players likely back though several will not return.
Florida University, newly admitted to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, led by athletic director and football specialist C A Holton and O A Bolton, discussed three football games for next season with Georgia, Tech and Mercer in Atlanta. Potential games with Alabama teams were also explored, and a 1906 Louisiana and Mississippi trip was considered. Bolton will coach football, baseball, and track, while the university plans a spring track meet.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association approved a rule limiting recovery time to 16 minutes per injured player in football games. The change aims to shorten game time and reduce stoppages, as seen in the Clemson versus Georgia Tech Thanksgiving game where teams used about ten minutes to remove injured players.
The Sporting editors of The Constitution and Des Moines Register and Leader discuss a possible Greco Roman bout between Cowboy Olson and Hackenschmidt, with locations in Des Moines or Atlantis. Hackenschmidt reportedly agrees to meet Olson or any man in Greco Roman wrestling, possibly in a mixed match.
Patient guidance text presents symptoms of Gadarrh and urges reading. Claims a non experimental cure from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co. offering a month’s treatment by mail for $1.00 from Atlanta Georgia.
The Montgomery street railway properties transferred Friday night to the Montgomery Traction Company for 901,630 dollars. The deal marks a change in ownership of the local street railway assets.
The Grand announces Paul Gilmore will perform Captain Debonnaire on Wednesday and Thursday, highlighting his swashbuckling roles and the French and Dutch era settings in early America. The Bijou features The Beauty Doctor with Fred S Wright touring cast, new songs, and a satire on beauty fads, along with fresh talents and ensembles. A local crime note reports J P McMillan jailed for alleged bogus money, with a hearing set after the victim claimed deceit.
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