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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1916

Page

4

Boxing card features Yank Obrien Abel and Budd bouts

A boxing show on Southrye Street headlines Yank Obrien vs Jake Abel in a 10 round bout with undercard including Budd and Blondy. The event promises a top windup with Abel eyeing a quick return as Budd seeks revenge, likely drawing local fans and a ringside crowd at 50 cents to a dollar.

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Southern Schedule Committee Sets 1914 Baseball Plan

The Southern Schedule Committee, meeting in Birmingham on February 4, will draft a 1914 baseball schedule for approval by the directors. Members include Baugh, Charles Frank of Atlanta, Heinemann of New Orleans, and other district officials. L. Allen named secretary.

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National League Passes Fortieth Milestone Today

The National League marked its 40th anniversary with a New York banquet planned for next week but the actual date traces to Groundhog Day 1876. Founding figures like Hulbert, Young, and Spalding helped launch the league, which has seen teams in 22 cities including Cleveland, Baltimore, Washington and Chicago since its early years.

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Batting Out of Order Rules and Umpire Responsibility

History notes a batting out of order issue and how rules 21 6 and 7 govern it. It discusses when errors must be discovered before the next pitch and the umpire and managers roles in protest and enforcement. The piece cites a St Long game involving Manager Chance and a late protest to illustrate points.

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Referee Pritchard Endures Broad Accusations of Bias

The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team accused referee Pritchard of partisan officiating after a game with the Birmingham club. Reports note locals condemned his handling as rough and arbitrary, while later developments suggest the accused bias may have some merit amid disputed calls and rival reactions.

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Local college and boxing notes from early spring sports

John Crowley leads Virginia River Rats in track and hurdlers while Charley White fights Matt Wells in a ten-round boxing bout set for St Paul. Philadelphia hosts relay trials with April 8 and 21 dates. Herbert Volmer vows to chase a 220 yard world record at the New York AC meet, after shattering 150 yard marks.

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Emory Basketball game at Usford on February one

Emory University played a February first game in the gymnasium against the Academy. Emory won 34 to 4 as Bacon starred for Emory while Lester and Johnson played strong defense for the Academy.

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Lewix Lewis Emerges in London Boxing Upset Tale

The report traces Lewix Lewis, aka Gershon Mendeloft, climbing from featherweight to welter and middleweight, beating Wile Ritchie and others, after a £600 claim against Freddie Welch failed. It notes prior fights with Carpentier, Ledoux, and a move to America, with early 1914 entries and a Detroit bout where Jordans defeated Mike Ward in 11 rounds.

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The Chocolate Soldier In Atlanta Theaters This Week

The House of Straus presents The Chocolate Soldier in Atlanta with Friday and Saturday shows and a Saturday matinee. Starry cast includes Sylvia Thorne Aimee Neikun Hiley George Tallman and Madison Smith with Whitney Opera Orchestra under Max Fichandier. Also featuring iconic performers and a Williams revue style program, the run continues through Thursday with performances at the Strand and local venues.

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Grand Monday at the Grand Again shows Man and His Soul

The Grand program at the Aluma Net presents Grace Valente in Eve in the Garden of Eden and the feature Man and His Soul with Brancin Bushman and Beverly Hayne. Shown Friday and Saturday, the revival includes the Eden sequence filmed in Florida and a dramatic, lavish production with music by Une Winfrey and the Hurtner Orchestra.

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Slim Love Leads Yankees Rookie Report to Spring Tryouts

New York manager William Donovan orders the first Yankee squad, mostly recruits, to report by February 22 for spring tryouts in Wacan and March regulars to follow. The advanced group includes Slim Love from Los Angeles and eight others from Des Moines Chattanooga Omaha Richmond and New Haven with George Mogrdge, Norman Cullop, and Gilman Gay among names.

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Tom Shevlin Widow Stopping in Augusta

Mrs Shevlin, widow of the former Yale football coach Tom Shevlin, and her children from Minneapolis have arrived to spend the winter at a local hotel in Augusta. The family is settling in after the coach's death several weeks ago.

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Dillon Knocks Out Cowler in Ten Round Match

New York February 1. Dillon of Indianapolis knocked out Tom Cowles of England in the second round of a ten round match. Dallan weighed in at 170 pounds and Cowler at 20 pounds.

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Detectives Seek Incendiaries Behind Baker Home Fire

Detectives late last night investigated a fire at HB Baker residence 40 Garden Wise, with damage estimated in hundreds of dollars. Police were alerted by a passerby as fire engulfed the dwelling and contents. Firemen from units 7 and 14 responded with Chief Coey, while neighbors watched the flames. no injuries reported.

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Civilian engineers mobilize for war effort nationwide

The United States plans mobilization of civilian engineers to support wartime needs. Major figures like Neal Leonard Wood oversee the program, with the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers involved. The initiative would mobilize thousands of engineers and permit civilian specialists to assist military operations while maintaining certain regulatory civilian duties.

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Winged Idol and a Patchwork Film Lineup

A dated program lists a Winged Idol revival followed by Abbott and Sennett Keystone comedies. It includes many titles and stars such as Katherine Rachread in Crooked to the Bad, Mari Walcamp in Her Steady Cam Fare, Wallace Reid in Mutual masterpicture, and Theodore Roberts in Mark Twain's Puddinhead Wilson, reflecting a bustling first run lineup at the era’s studios.

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The Savoy Farcical Shows and Star Casts

The Savoy presents a lineup including A Daughter of Penance and Wre Greens Mistake a funny Joker comedy Cupid at the Polo Game and a daring rescued picture Inspirdion featuring Andrew Manson praised as the most beautiful woman in the world a rowance of an acting model and Cone Walwon in Wre Greens Mistake

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Man and His Soul Five Act Play Starring Bushman and Bayne

Francia X Bushman and Beverly Bayne headline the Metro Wonder five act play Man and His Soul. Marguerite Glark appears in The Goose Gir in the same program.

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Clayton Debuts Title In Grand Canyon Exhibit

Clayton unveils a new title piece produced within the Grand Canyon context. The work is noted for its integration with canyon vistas and public display.

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