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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1916

Page

12

Jem Ward Wins 20 Round Bout At Wimbledon Common

Today in pugilism 1824 Jem Ward defeats Ned Bald for a purse of 26 dollars in a 20 round London bout at Wimbledon Common. The unknown opponent was trained by Bill Acton and Bill Eales and Baldwin nicknamed The Whitehead later rose in the era while Ward pursued the title. Joe Walcott KO’s Jim Hrgan in the 10th round at Cincinnati.

Jem Ward Ned Baldwin Wimbledon Common London Jess Willard Ward Jem Bill Acton Bill Eales Baldwin the Whitehead Joe Walcott Jimmy Hrgan Cincinnati

Knockout Brennan Turns Buffalo’s Rising Middleweight Star

The Buffalo middleweight known as Knockout Brennan, William Brenner born February 4, 1488, in Buffalo, celebrates 28 with German heritage. Despite a short stature of five feet four, his reach and knockout power have impressed many opponents in his early career.

Brennan Buffalo William Brenner Hite Willie

Christian College Five Wins 20 to 9

Auburn Ga February 3 Special The Christian College five returned from Cordmorce with a victory over Commerce High school 20 to 9 In a previous game the team lost narrowly at Gainesville against Riverside Military Academy The coach praised passing and the players were toasted by the dean and his wife after the win

Auburn Chglatian Corlese Cordmorce Commeres High School Hood Dora Gainesville Riverside Military Academy

Georgia Five Plays Columbus Tonight

University of Georgia basketball team on a short road trip to Columbus to face the Columbus YOM. G. A. five and then play the Rome Athletic club in time on Saturday night.

Athens University of Georgia Columbus Yom. G. A Columbus Rome Athletic Club

Yale Grid Dates Reveals Altered Schedule Offseason

Yale's football schedule for next season, announced today, shows Virginia Polytechnic Institute replacing Springfield College. The slate includes games at Carnegie Institute, University of Virginia, Lehigh, Washington and Jefferson, Colgate, Brown, and Harvard with Princeton at Princeton.

Oniaven. Com Yale Virginia Molytechnic Institute Springfield MG. A Princeton PrinceajJl Carnegie Institute University of Virginia Lehigh Virginia Polytechnic Institute Washington and Jefferson Colgate Brown Elarvar

Baseball on Ice Debuts in 1861 Historic Contest

The winter sport of baseball on ice gains fame as the first known contest is played on February 4, 1861. The Atlanta Athletics beat the Charleston Oaks in a notable early clash, marking a landmark moment in ice baseball history.

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Two Runners Barred From Amateur Union

New York February 3 The Amateur Athletic Union board of governors by mail vote approved the registration committee finding Abel R Kiviat and Harry J Smith guilty of professionalism This is the final judgment in their cases as they appeal to the courts Prater beat Hewlatt in the second block 177 to 106 final score Prater 183 to 200 The final block was declared tonight at 850 The Office Filliard packers 22% Decatur street

New York Board of Governors The Amateur Athletic Union Abel R. Kiviat Harry J. Smith Missu Prater Hewlatt Gcora Office Filliard Packers Decatur Street

Burns Predicts Gotch Win Over Stecher in Dodge Meet

Sports notes from Dodge Nebraska quote Burns predicting wrestling champion Frank Gotch will defeat Joe Stecher, praising Gotch's superior form. The piece also lists UC freshmen and varsity eight candidates led by Ben Wallis and Ted Meyer, with a major spring race against Stanford and Washington. New Orleans builds a large boxing arena, the Louisiana Auditorium, seating 14,600 for Willards and Herman bout, plus potential track and training facilities.

Farmer Burns Frank Gotch Joe Sttecher Dodge Neb Burns Gotch Stecher Ben Wallis Yale Ted Meyer Harvard University of California Stanford University of Washington Seattle Red Sox New Orleans United States Louisiana Auditorium Williama Herman Arena 13

Professional views on cotton market show mixed demand

In New York and Liverpool markets buyers and sellers hold balance as hedges limit gains. Reports cite better Manchester demand aiding Liverpool, while southern markets show above parity but weak overall.

New York Manchester Liverpool Hubbard Bros. & CO Woma Livernest Frank Straddle Shearson, Hammil & CO

Cotton Markets Steadies in Net Advance 6 to 10 Points

New York and New Orleans markets show limited activity with buying to cover shorts. May cotton rose from 12.02 to 12.12, closing 6 to 10 points higher. Liverpool, New Orleans and others reported small gains amid steady spot prices, drought concerns, and transportation news affecting futures.

New York Big Az New Orleans Lotton Jesig Law Bou Chore Aoa

Cotton Movement Report Shows Broad U S Middling Prices

The report lists daily and interior cotton movements with middling prices across major ports and interior markets. It details receipts, exports, shipments, and stock levels for New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and minor ports, plus interior centers like Houston Memphis Cincinnati and Dallas. Total today receipts 19,442 exports 2,113 stock 1,790,242. Total for week receipts 122,204 exports 174,289. Total for season receipts 4,966,897 exports 3,882,568.

Vort New Orleans Usparts Waiea Galveston Aidgiing Moblie Wala Ie Savannah Nalen Charleston Salen Willmington Norfol Otack Hinllimere Boston Philadelphia New York Interior Movement Houston Aules A. Lowist Cincinnati Annis Dallan Montgomery Heceinty Falveston Buvannal Charlvaton Wilmington Wise Norfalsie Beston

Market turmoil in coffee futures and mixed commodities

New York February 8 coffee futures opened unchanged with slight early trading irregularities. May and July contracts moved to 7.55 and 7.78 amid rumors of higher ocean freight costs, with late gains of 1 to 10 points. Spot coffee steady with Rio and Santos prices varying. Brazilian port receipts noted, and overall market activity mixed alongside rosin and turpentine updates and metals prices in London and Chicago.

New York Torna Phila- Astona Longs Luidate Aemandt Tve New Orleans PAPOL Mississippi Valley Shorea Yesterdas Lust Bisnes Cxure Brazil Salou Santos Cabiea Rio London Jundiahy Mall Gdineas

Stocks Rally As Oils And Steel Lead With Gains

New York February market firmed with general recoveries from early-week lows. United States Steel and Baldwin Locomotive climbed while Erie declined. oils, motors, and sugars advanced, with Texas Company up sharply. Republic Steel’s annual report highlighted strong profits, and major railways posted December gains, amid hopeful outlooks on trade and finance.

New York United States Steel Baldwin Locomotive Crucible Steel Mexican Petroleum Baldwin Erie Rock Island Motors and Sugars Texas Company Willys-Overland Iyi South Porto Ricy Eacninga Steel Corporation Lusitania France Republic Tran and Steel Company Burlington Norfolk ,and Western Louissille Nashville Chicago and Northwestern United States

Atlanta Produce Prices and Market Report Table

Corrected quotations for fruits vegetables and produce across Atlanta markets. Names and figures cover apples pears lemons oranges cauliflower cabbage sweet potatoes carrots beets turnips and other produce plus live cattle flour grain hay feed and provision market prices with corrected vendors White Provision and Oxlessy Grocery summaries.

Angerines Bermann Tao Bucs Kon Wupmeus Abe Tureys Aya Briés Hess ‘Loum Lin Atlanta Live Wills White Provision Caelie Tawar Abe Ascium Ucod Atest Lesange W. K Duncan Gloria Nell Rose White Lily Hoyal Puritan Paragon Sirois Pride of Denver White Cloud Wicks Buchs Bc Burt Oste Texas Small Bates Timothy Bermuda Bog Jotnaon Gras Bay C. & Mmeal Purina Victory Kiran and Mill Wehman W. Mill Georgia Walt Ned Hock Sacks Alt V. P V. P Myles Atlanta Cornfield Cornfield Bhd Garntiela Plcnic Hama To & Ave Ieee Peer Geee Wienars Lara Tina Barderes Albe D. & Bellies Medier Serene Belllea Apy Omnuy Oxlessy Grocery Company Gandy Suika

Wheat and grain markets close steady amid export demand shifts

Chicago wheat eased under pressure from export sales estimates while European demand and railroad embargos influenced prices. Corn and oats fluctuated with modest gains and losses amid car shortages and domestic supply expectations. hogs declined then recovered in provisions as futures terms shifted.

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