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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
2
Valdosta city officials and manager Frank pursue securing the Crackers for spring training. A. Lae reports Georgia and Florida interests eye the venture while camp plans are negotiated. Letters from Saldis ta Ga reinforce the bid priority, with no firm decision yet.
Valdosta may host the Crackers as Frank reviews offers from Dothan and several Florida cities. A letter from T A Ward of the Dothan club proposes using Dothan park for spring training. A decision likely this week.
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team trails Birmingham but hopes to even the series with a win next Saturday here. A victory plus remaining schedule wins could make them title contenders, while Birmingham must win all remaining games to stay in the race. Referee calls in the Birmingham loss are questioned as Forbes faces alleged excessive fouls, stirring controversy yet not altering the locals’ fight for the championship.
Bowling enthusiasts read of the southern bowling congress to be held in Atlanta in April with plans for six Ware Shoals men to attend two to roll singles two in doubles and one in the five minute event. Officials expect more entrants, but this is the stated roster. In Davos, Switzerland, Bert Geromina set a 52 meter jump on skis, claimed as a world record.
Billy Evans analyzes a Chicago White Sox versus Boston game incident where two runners collided, discussing when the umpire can call time and how the rule is applied. He recalls a Washington game with Bill James and Walter Johnson to argue for a potential rule revision.
Boxing card at Casino Rink features 32 rounds across one main event and supporting bouts. Yank O Brien and Willy Lotz meet in the headliner with Kyne and Dake Abel among other noted fighters, plus Feldman versus Budd and Bailey versus Blondy in key semi and four round matches.ickets priced 69 cents to $2, with ringside seats selling out expected.
George T Stallings has signed a five year contract with the new Boston Nationals owners to manage the team. The announced deal includes a salary well above his previous pay, surpassing any manager except possibly John McGraw of the New York Nationals. Lengthy terms and exact figures are not disclosed.
The Braves manager, already under two year agreement, secured a new long term contract as new owners led by President Percy D Maughton sought continued services. Business Manager Waller FP Flap indicated the deal was agreed and signed today after earlier discussions.
Washington January M1 Administration senators learned six of the Democrats who fought the government ship purchase bill last session remain unyielding in opposition to the new bill because of a provision giving the government power to operate lines in peace if private operators negotiations fail. Senators Clarke Bankhead Hitchcok Littewick O Gorman and Wardman oppose the measure. supporters say they have three Democratic votes in hand and expect a majority for the unamended bill. The three new Democratic backers are Beckham of Kentucky Husting of Wisconsin and Johnson of South Dakota.
Named after a horse, Jack Dillon the Hoosier lightweight battler, born February 2 1391 in Frankurt Ind. He rose in 11908 as Ernests opt for a ring name, adopting Dillon, and claims a path toward Willard’s title. He stands 5 feet 7½ inches and weighs in at middleweight, with 15 potential bouts ahead and a willingness to meet Jess in the arena.
Savannah Ga January 31 Nep Corish president of the South Atlantic league issued a call for a meeting of representatives of the various clubs to be held here Friday. The meeting will consider a schedule for the 1916 season and decide which cities will maintain a team in the league.
Receipt of a letter from Al McWarrat manager of Andy Cor tez Frankeelson and Johnnie Howard asking for bouts for his boys before a local club. The first two named are 143 pounders and the latter a middleweight.
Chattanooga Tenn January 31. Officials and alumni of Sewanee fear a Southern Athletic Conference ruling may penalize the mountain school by enforcing a one year eligibility rule and a higher enrollment threshold for membership, potentially forcing Sewanee to drop games with major rivals and endangering its athletic schedule. The move, seen as targeted at Sewanee, sparks protests from supporters who say the policy harms a renowned but smaller program.
On January 31 in Buffalo New York a murderous assault on a family auto party left Agnes M Teiper and Frederick C Teiper dead. John Edward Teiper, Grace Teiper, and a wounded sister were among the survivors. A man described as black was alleged by John Edward to have carried out the attack while the car stalled on the highway toward Orchard Park. Police found a hammer, iron tool, and a revolver with four empty shells at the scene. The Teiper family estate, valued at about 120000, was to be divided among the four children after the mother’s death. The husband and father died in 1968.
Army Sergeant Hugo Petry of the 11th United States Cavalry was found dead in the basement of troop E building at Fort Oglethorpe, his body tangled in ropes. A board of inquiry investigates whether death was an accident or foul play. Petry, from Brooklyn, served since 1908.
At the Forsyth this week a varied vaudeville bill offers strong acts including Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman, harpist and novelty spellwork by Tameo Kajiyama, plus The Animated Toy Shop with trained animals. Strong stage magnetism and eye catching costumes enliven the program despite some weaker moments.
The Chocolate Soldier musical arrives in Atlanta with Friday and Saturday shows plus a Saturday matinee. The production features a high standard cast under Fred C Whitney with Shriked melody and sensuous charm. Songs include My Hero and Susie Ty, built on Shaw's Arm and Man themes, promising a lively, delightful performance.
The Strand features drama starring Willam Bushayard and Claire Whitney in a tale of power and escape involving an Englishwoman entranced by an Indian princess, amid romantic intrigues and 40 dramatic events. Anita Stewart appears at the Alamo No 2 in My Lady's Slipper, with Gyros Townsend Brady’s production and Vita Grand Company, plus a Georgian screening of The Goddess and Donna the Sensational at the Georgia Theatre with Frederick.
Cartersville lost to Decatur in a rough game with a 20 to 6 score. The Decatur team led throughout and earned a decisive victory. Seatur High and Central High are scheduled to meet at Wesley Memorial Court on Wednesday.
The program features Mabel Normand and Roscoe Arouckie in He Did and He Didn't a Sennet Keystone comedy and Solon Drakenmiler performing as Atlanta’s favorite singer The Houghneck two reel Essanny drama. Also on Mutual Miya Mary stars in Sea Mystery. Episode 6 of The Girl and the Game features Helen Holmes. Audrey Pronnon billed as the world’s most beautiful artist model in Inspiration at The Alamo No. 1.
The Alamo No. 2 presents Milady's Slipper a five reel feature starring Earl Williams and Anita Stewart in a classic cinema drama.
Pauline Frederick appears in the celebrated drama Bella Donna. The feature highlights her performance in the stage production noted for its romance and spectacle.
A William Fox production presented at The Strand on Monday featuring Claire Whitney and William Shey. Also showing Marguerite Clark in The Prince and the Pauper, a beloved romance by Mark Twain, per Hearnt-Vi tagagraph News Weekly.
The Savoy presents The Bed Lie, a stage drama featuring Rupert Johan and Elsie Jane Wil aan. Unete Som at Work is listed with no educational firm details.
Irwin Gaher, an American motorcyclist, reportedly covered 1.27 miles in 21% hours to establish a new Melbourne road record. A separate note dated January 127 announced that Baker completed 920 miles in 24 hours at Melbourne, solidifying the record coverage.
The New York Giants released pitcher Fred Herbert to the Toronto club of the International League. Herbert had a short trial with the Giants in the fall.
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