Class Football at Grant Field
The third round of echo class football games is set for Grant Field. Sophomores face freshmen in a championship style battle with both sides undefeated. Freshmen beat subs in their only game. sophomores have defeated seniors and juniors. Senior junior clash expects a junior win as seniors appear weak. First game starts at 1:80, finishing before the cross country run.
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Grant
Sophromdtes
Psikor
Sopha
Fresh
Ionante
Game's Best Catcher Billy Killifer Crowned Nation's Star
Detroit December 19. Charles S Devin manager of the Philadelphia Nationals hails Billy Killifer as the best catcher in the country. The Michigan native from Paw Paw is praised for his all around skill, agility, and early promise. Killifer, brother of Vase Killifer, rose from South Michigan to Texas leagues before joining the Browns and Buffalo before the Phillies acquired him.
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Detroit
Charles S Devin
Maager
Philadelphia Nationals
bin Killiter
Phils
Teris
Teceivers
Tillifer
Jims Archer
Bill
White Mit Youngete
Texas
Texas Wage
Browns
St. Louis
Outfit
Hillifer
Buffalo
Ugain
Phillies
Elberfeld and Pelicans In Contract Dispute
Elberfeld and the Pelicans clash over salary terms for 1914 with Elberfeld asking $4,500 for the season and the club offering $4,250. The deal remains unsettled as New Orleans management negotiates terms amid uncertainty.
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Spewight—Wiether
Iverfeld
Pelicans
New Orleans
Elbertell
Faure
New Oriea
Pelicans Sign Northern and Higgins for 1912 Season
New Orleans announces the purchase of catcher Bob Higgins and outfielder Hud Northam from international league clubs for the 1912 Pelicans. Both players will report the first week of March to begin training for the season.
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New Orleans
Heinemann
Bob Higgins
Hud Northam
Pelicans
Post season game not played between Company G and Governor's Horse Guard
The post season basketball game between Company G and the Governor's Horse Guard did not occur. Only Manager Peargon Griffin and Hubert appeared for Company G, who left before tipoff. The Horse Guard played a practice game against Speciale as spectators were refunded admission. The Regulars defeated Speciale 94 to 0 in a slow contest, final score 84 to 10. J Govan announced retirement after the game, a noted star for the Horse Guard both offensively and defensively.
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Company G
Governor's Horse Guard
Peargon
Griffin
Hubert
Goveror
Stezulary
Speciale
Ducms
Tlt
Sears
Rhodes
Bloyd
Attla
Guan
C. OL Grice
Graves
Elrod Baker Keene
Warwick
Cauhtoril
Govan Methren
J. Govan
Atlanta
Govan
Cross Country Run By Tech Students At School
The 3C Tech cross country race this afternoon at the school gymnasium field is set to be the biggest yet with four student teams from Swann dormitory Knowles Shacke and city residents. Prizes include pies cakes rolls and other baked goods plus a silver medal for the winner. The course runs from the gym to the water works and back over hills and swamps with a 3 30 start time and awards to follow.
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3C Tech
Asl
Swann
Knowles
Shacke
Johnson Fights End in Draw Amid Suspicion and Chaos
December 19 reports say heavyweight Jack Johnson and Galveston’s Jim Johnson staged a controversial round contest that ended in a draw. Spectators protested, some leaving early, while promoters claimed Johnson’s left arm broke in the third round though no confirmation of a stabbing was found. Doctors later certified a slight fracture of the ulna in the left arm, with prevailing belief the injury occurred earlier in a wrestling match.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Johnson
Galveston
Texas
White Outpoints Wolgast In Ten Round Boxing Match
Milwaukee report of a ten round no-decision bout in which Charlie White of Chicago shad es Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan. White led multiple rounds with strong lefts and rights to Wolgast’s face and body. The bout ended even after a brutal final round with both fighters trading power punches.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charlie White
Chicaso
Ad Wol- East
Cadillac
Mieh
White
Wolgast
Augusta Quint To Play Locals Tonight
The Augusta Young Men's Christian Association basketball team visits Atlanta Athletic Club for the third game of the season. Tip-off is at 4 20. Augusta is expected to present a strong lineup with Forbes and Smith as forwards, Dubard at center, and Carter and Weaver as guards. Ticket sales for non members close at 7.
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Augusta Young Men's Christian Association
Pa Benants
Atlanta Athletic Club
Augusta Boys
Atlanta
Forbes
Smith
Dubard
Carter
Weaver
Georgia State Soccer League Opens Season Tonight
The Georgia State Soccer league starts Saturday with four teams in action at Piedmont park and Stone Mountain. Avanta and Foote & Davies meet at Piedmont while Lithonia faces Stone Mountain at Stone Mountain. Players express optimism for a season of good sport and competitive games as the league forms.
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Georgia State Soccer League
Piedmont Park
Avanta
Toote & Davies
Stone Mountain
Lithonia
Atlanta
Stone’ Mountain
Foote & Davies
Tast
Wll
Stone Mountain Soccer Colony
M'loughlin Heads List of the Tennis Players
In York on December 18, D ren n president of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association presided at a special executive committee and delegates meeting. The 1919 player ranking list was revised by M S Charlock and committee with a chart showing the leading one hundred players. Maurice AfeLoughlin of California topped the list, RM Williams was second. The session was held behind closed doors with discussions on amateur rules and serve fee changes led by Falmer Bi Presbier, Howard W Lewis, Robert Le Roy, Harold HB Wackett, and William S Clothier.
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York
Drenn
M.S. Charlock
George Lyndee
DM. Buil Jr
Maurice AfeLoughlin
California
RM. Williams
Falmer Bi. Presbier
Boston
Howard W. Lewis
Philadelphia
Robert LeRoy
Harold HB. Wackett
William
Clothier
Walsh Brothers Sign With Manager Smith
Walsh brothers, two semi pro players recommended by Mike Den Un, have signed with Manager Billy Smith. One is a catcher, the other an infielder. Names given include Edward M. Lam and Jaen, with unclear spellings in the fragment.
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Walsh Brothers
Billy Smith
Mike den UN
Treets
Pateler
Edward M. Lam
Jaen
Jana
Syhts Ds
Oglethorpe Fund Drive Nears Completion With Whirlwind Push
The Oglethorpe University fundraising drive accelerates as committees report brisk daily takings and big pledges from fraternal organizations hotels and city clubs. If the afternoon total reaches the target the $250000 goal will be within hours of completion with a Sunday morning public announcement planned.
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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
Clea
L. P. Bottenfield
Oglethorpe
Theatrical and Mechanical Association
Theatrical Club
Woman knocked down stairs by Macon chief
December 18 Special report says Macon Chief of Police George S. Riley forced entry into Mrs. J. J. Flahive on Cotten avenue after she resisted a bedroom search. He struck her with a fist at the top of the stairs. officers restrained her as four drums of whisky were seized, valued at over 6000 dollars.
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Mace
George S. Riley
Min
J. J. Flahive
Cotten Avenue
Mre
Flabiva
New York Puts Heavy Tax on Boxing Industry
New York State athletic commission reports to Albany that boxing receipts are taxed under a 3 percent license tax. The 110 thousand dollar figure shows up in the annual filing, with receipts down versus last year. The comptroller notes stress on licensed shows under the statute.
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New York
Alfoany
Stater Athletic ‘Commission
State Comptrollers Office
Polarine
Farewell Dinner For Edwin A Peeples In Atlanta
Edwin A Peeples, a popular Atlanta bachelor, was honored with a complimentary dinner at the Capital City club by close friends ahead of his upcoming December 30 marriage to Miss Eowyn Young of Washington. Twenty six attendees shared reminiscences and tributes, ending with a toast that he remains a jolly good fellow as he joins married life.
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Edwin A” Peeples
Atlanta
Capital City
Eowyn Young
Washington, D.C
Peeples
Ubzle
Ellis and Binns Win in B HL S Contests
At Taft Hall Friday morning the Boys' High School Christmas exercises drew a packed audience. W. D. Hills Jr. won the declamation with a defense of John Cook, earning a gold medal from Maler & Berkele. The debate on capital punishment saw the negative prevail, with Walter P. Binns receiving the debate medal presented by Charles W. Crankshaw. Dan Green announced the award on behalf of the committee including Rev. Richard Orme Flinn and Dr Samuel S. Wallace.
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Mr. Green
Richard Orme Flinn
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Samuel S. Wallace
Georgia Tech
Silent Legion targets Savannah liquor trade with legal challenge
The Silent Legion led by W. B. Stubbs claims evidence of purchases from at least fifty saloons in Savannah as it readies a major strike. They have quietly gathered law points and prepared to prosecute wholesalers, retailers, and brewery proprietors to challenge Georgia's prohibition act. Warrants are being prepared in blank for immediate issuance once all evidence is collected.
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Savannah
Sneelal
Silent Legion
W. B. Stubbs
Wathering -Gvidence
Wrewerias
Loty
Saluen
Georgia
Cedartown Enjoying Splendid Business
Cedartown Georgia reports a standout business year with an unusually good cotton crop and high prices. Farmers and merchants alike feel buoyant as fall trade and collections surpass recent years.
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Cedartown
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Meet to convene January 18
Athens, Ga December 19 special W OF Ward famed expert on pork production in the South has been obtained for the Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association annual meeting at the State College of Agriculture January 18 20.
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Georgia Park
Athens
W. OF. Ward
Bureau of
South
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock, Association
State College of Agriculture
Polk Tax Equalizers Appointed in Polk County
Cedartown officials A H Van Devanier and Joe Kapper and Rackmart resident R R Beasley were named as tax equalizers by the Polk county board of commissioners of roads and revenue under the new state equalization law after a recent meeting.
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Cedartown
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenucy
Polk County
A. H. van Devanier
Joe Kapper
RR Beasley
Rackmart
Cordele Schools Close for Christmas Season
Cordele and Crisp County schools closed for the Christmas season after a successful fall term. ONeal high school enrollment was the largest in its history, with term attendance up about twenty five percent from last fall.
Unsettled Weather in Atlanta Today
Unsettled and cold conditions prevail in Atlanta with possible rain or snow. The day remains dreary as temperatures stay low and forecasts hint at further precipitation before night.
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Atlanta
High Court Affirms Rome Locker Decision
The Georgia Supreme Court upholds injunction rights against saloons and locker clubs in the Rome locker case Bert Watleing et al v L Wilkerson. The opinion affirms with modification that it is not a final adjudication of the facts or a permanent injunction and allows a jury trial on the disputed facts. Judge Lumpkin concurs that the ruling should permit broader countywide prohibitions.
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Bert Watleing
Martialukus & Nuisance
Judea
Lumpkin
Macon
Aged Woman Killed by Central Train Near Dugdown
Mary Alfrize, about 30, was struck and killed by the Central of Georgia passenger train at Dugdown, Go near Cedartown on December 19. The engine crew reports she did not hear the approaching locomotive and was not observed until impact.
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Cedartown
Gay
Cavell
Mary Alfriaze
Central of Georgia
Dugdown
Lo Fantal
Attorneys Wil File Supplemental Briefs in Murder Case
Attorneys for Leo Frank prepare a supplemental brief to the Supreme Court. They contest Seijastor Bugh Dorsey argument alleging misstatements and misrepresentation about a time slip connected to the Mary Phagan murder. They promise further criticism of the solicitor’s assertions and indicate plans to file another supplemental brief.
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Leo
Dorsey
Indianapos Society Dance Matron Skips Fees
A new Indianapolis matron, duty bound to preside at society dances, made her first appearance last night at a city event. She was popular, danced all the steps, and criticized neither music nor dress. The matron, appointed under a recently paused law, delayed the dance until her arrival and refused the fee she is allowed.
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Indianapolis
Ing
Decamuer
Dantes
Cardinal Martenelli Seriously Ill in Rome
Cardinal Ge gastian Martenelli once papal delegate to the United States from 1896 to 1992 is reported seriously ill in Rome at age 65. He served as prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rites.
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Cardinal Martenelli
Rome
Gegastian Martenelli
United States
Sacred Congregation of Rites
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