Atlantan Donates Prizes to Southern League Races
In Chattanooga on February 1, RM Mose, a noted Atlanta and Chattanooga fan, donates three trophies valued at about 9100,000 to honor top pitcher, batter, and base stealer in the Southern league. The awards, diamond watches, aim to boost league interest with a 50 dollar monthly salary equivalent for the batting winner and ensure leaders meet specified game thresholds. The schedule committee approved presenting the trophies on the season's final day, hoping to spur competition and keep fans engaged as the race winds down.
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Bove
Frank
New Orleans
Sulasen
Mobile
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Meeling
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Duca
Chalmers Autos
Jelgure
Intsa
Bank Handball League Next Round Set for Tuesday
The American National Ban's Hanapail league schedules the next round of games to be played on Tuesday. Teams preparing for the fixtures include rivals across the circuit with fans anticipating competitive matchups and potential standings shifts.
Thompson Boys with the Barons in Birmingham
Cari and Homer Thompson, star battery of the University of Georgia, signed by Birmingham Barons manager Curtitan Molesworth. The Thompson brothers were purchased from the New York Americans under an optional agreement and will report in the spring. Molesworth expects they will excel after seeing them at Georgia.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cari
Homer Thompson
Star
University of Georgia
Curtitan Molesworth
Birmngham Barons
Mercer Defeats Yomas In Macon Tilt
Mercer squad overwhelmed Yomas of Atlanta in Macon Georgia on February 1. The game was slow yet Mercer used its full roster and maintained team cohesion. Cayton and Jarvis stood out for Yomas while Grace and Westmoreland excelled for Mercer.
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Macon
Mercer
Yomas
Cayton
Jarvis
Grace
Westmoreland
Tennessee Five Plays Georgia in Athens College Basketball
The Tennessee Volunteers face Georgia in Athens with a decisive basketball matchup. Tennessee aims to showcase strong offense as Georgia hosts the game in a key Southeastern Conference clash.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Georgia Alabama league to be organized Monday
A. D. Manning reports that the old Southeastern league will reorganize as the Georgia Alabama league with a meeting in Anniston on Monday Feb 3. LaGrange and Opelika form solid foundations, stock funded, and officers chosen. Talladega and Newnan may join to form an eight club circuit with stringent rules on salaries and contracts.
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Alabama
East Georgia
Anniston
Southeastern
la Grange
Opelika
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
LaGrange Baseball Association
W. A Holmes
J C. Clarke
LaGrange Association
Farborough
Victor Cherris
W. J. Hagan
AD. Manning
Gadsden
Rome
Talladese
Talladega
South Atlantic
Yale
Cedartown
Georgia
Pelika
Talladera
Newnan
Railroad
Thame
Birmingham A C Here Saturday in Hectic Showdown
The Atlanta Athelte club prepares for a key 1912-13 basketball clash with Birmingham Athletic Club at home Saturday. A prior Birmingham win 27 to 16 in Birmingham sparked expectations of a rough rematch. Upcoming games include Mercer University on February 15 and the Columbus YMCA five on February 22.
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Birmingham Athletic Club
Birmingham
Acore
Mercer University
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association
Double header slate in Junior City league at Wesley Memorial
A Junior City league double header is set for Wesley Memorial Court A Monday night. Scheduled games include V. D. against Wesley House Athletic Association and Immaculate Conception taking on Wesley Memorial in a pair of league matchups.
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Wesley
House Athletic Association
Immaculate Conception
Wesley Memorial
Three Clubs Vie To Stage Packey Jack Bout
New York February 1 Special reports three clubs seek to host Packey McFarland and Jack Britton in a welterweight bout. Madison Square Garden may see the fight February 7 if terms satisfy both camps. Garden offers $7,000 to Packey, Empire Athletic Club matches that, while Gibson at Garden role would take 30 percent of receipts with $6,500 guarantee for Packey. Britton would get 20 percent. Weight settled, financials to satisfy both fighters could clinch venue and date.
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Packey McWarland
Jack Britton
Madison Square Garden
Streat
Packey
Empire Athletic Club
Billy Gibson
Garden
Mofarland
Britton
Chance Assumes Charge for New York Americans
Glendora Cal February 1 special Frank Chance new manager of the New York Americans will leave here Thursday for New York to assume charge of the team. Chance will attend the schedule meeting of the American league in New York on February 11.
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Cal
Frank Chance
New York Americans
New York
Chance
Frankie Russell the Generous Boxer and His Humble Roots
The piece profiles Frankie Russell known for generosity and hardship. It recalls his support for family, defying poverty by wading through rejections from promoters and walking from New Orleans toward Frisco to pursue boxing. It notes his bond with his hometown and his lasting appeal.
Mathewson the Big Six Ace of the Giants
Dick Jemison profiles Christy Mathewson, noting his long career with the Giants, two no hit games, and key World Series contributions. He outlines Mathewson’s rise from factoryville to Bucknell, Norfolk, and New York, his perfect support woes, and explains the origin of the nickname “Big Six” alongside his height, weight, and right handed play.
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Heydler
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M.thewson
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Cirlatlan Association
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Bucknell College
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Taunton Club
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Hia
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Virginia
New York
Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Mathewaan J
Conne~ Mack
York
Cub
Fred Markle
Rik Mathawnon
Boston
Rifle Shoots Washington Takes Intercity Shooting Title
In a week’s match for the eastern league Intercity shoot, Blonshin of the United States led. Birmingham, Conn., defeated Brookline at Bridgeno, securing fourth place. Details are fragmented.
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United States
Sae
Birmingham
Briggeport
Brook i
Bridzeno Zur
iM THORPE SIGNS WITH THE CANTS
Indian star Jim Thorpe signs with New York Nationals for 1913, quitting amateur status after confessing earlier pro play. He reports to spring training amid questions of his true identity and past contracts.
Five Good Games In Prep League Postponed
A Memphis style calendar lists two postponed prep league games in the Atlanta Prep Serco Basketball schedule for the coming week. Tech High visits Marist with Donald Fraser at Peacock and GOM A hosts Marist while Peacock meets Boys’ Aig.
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Keats
Tech High Roy Marist ~ Be" Peacock
Bors Bigh
EBS
Bonside Fraser
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