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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1915

Page

9

Georgia Quintet Plays in Nashville This Weekend

The University of Georgia basketball team travels to Nashville to face Vanderbilt Friday and the Nashville Ramblers on Saturday. Georgia’s quintet, strong this season with only one loss to Mercer in Macon, Ga, is eager to duel the Red and Black five. Also notes Joe Jackson, Cleveland Naps star, was honored at a Putch supper by the T. M. A. club and appears at the Bonita this week.

Nashville Tenn University of Georgia Vanderbilt Nashville Ramblers Georgia Mercer Maton Jackson Joe Jackson Cleveland Naps T. M.A Bonita

Gibbons to Meet McGoorty in Hudson Title Fight

St Paul February 4 Mike Gibbons and Eddie McGoorty middleweights were matched today for a ten round bout at Hudson Wisconsin the first week in March. Weigh in at 158 pounds is set for 2 p.m. on fight day.

St. Paul Mike Gibbons Eddie McGoorty Hudson Wis

Whitney and White Box at the Bijou on Tuesday night

Cedar Rapids fighter Brank Whitney and Jack White of Chicago have been matched for ten rounds at the Bijou theater Tuesday night February 7. Tickets have been wired, both boxers to arrive before the bout, contract to box to be filed in the clerk’s office. A very eight round semi windup and a six round preliminary are planned. Further details on prices and card to be announced today.

Whitney White

ACLA Debuts Against Barons In Big Local Clash

The Atlanta Athletic Club five hosts the Birmingham Barons Saturday in the opening big game of the local basketball season. Both teams in top form, the Barons seek revenge after a Birmingham win, while the A C squad aims to end a home skid and post another victory. Projections favor a close matchup as each side confident.

Birmingham Athletic Club A. C. Bunch Birmingham Barons Algo Famie Columbug Adzolu McGowan Majara Strange Tack Barker

Riverside Versus Athens Vies For Local Court Showdown

Riverside and Athens meet on the local club's court in a pivotal clash. Both teams enter in good shape for the fray with Riverside seeking to rebound after a win over Athens in Gainesville and the locals eager to even the series tonight.

Athens Evruary Riverside Mec. A Gainesville

Browns Buy Lee in St Louis Trade

The St Louis Americans purchased outfielder Lee from the Philadelphia Americans. Announcement came via telegram last night from Robert Lee Hedge, president of the local team, who is in New York.

St. Lows Secruary St. Louie Americans Lee Philadelphia Americans Robert Lee Hedge New York

Football Rules Committee Meets in Gotham Today

New York February 4 The Intercollegiate football rules committee meets in New York to discuss slight code changes for clarification and questions on the forward pass numbering substitutions and goal post set back during a two day session. Members include Hall Camp Haughton Dashiel Williams Pope and others from Dartmouth Yale Penn Princeton and West Point among others.

New York United States E. J. Hall Dartmouth Walter Camp Yale J. Babshit

New England League Stands Against Federal League Invasion

Boston officials report the New England Baseball League will present an unbroken front against Federal League interests. Club owners rejected a six club circuit, affirming they will keep their ties with the old league and resist the proposed breakaway arrangement.

Boston Mass New England Baseball League

Stallings Recovering From Illness Near Macon Plantation

George T. Stallings, manager of the Boston National League club, is at his plantation near Macon, Georgia, in February. His attending physician said Stallings' condition is not serious, but it will likely take about a week before he fully recovers.

Macon George T. Stallings Boston National League Alup

Georgia Five Falls to Chattanooga Tigers in Georgia

In Chattanooga on February 4, the University of Georgia five lost to the local Tigers 43 to 17 after a close first half. Georgia showed good passing and ball control but struggled to finish, with Brown and Morrison highlighted for their play. Field goals credited to Cornelius Mahoney Brockhaus Lowrey Seater Cortey Morrison Brown and others.

Chattanooga Tenn Tigers University of Georgia Vere Brown Morrison Garabil G. Mahoney Cornelius & Mahoney Mahoney Brockhaus Lowrey Seater Cortey Lowray Honey

Three Prep Games in Local League

Interest in the local prep basketball race is high as the seventh round unfolds this afternoon. Boys' High faces Donald Prasar, Marist plays Peacock, and Tech High meets Marist and ed High on their courts. The Boys' HighDonald Fraser matchup should decide much of the league standings with a 9:90 start and 25 cent admission.

Boys' High Donald Prasar A.lat Marist Peacock Tech High Marist Ed High G. M A Fraser Setto

Katharine Mehrtens Named Official Handicapper for Women Swimmers

New York February 4 Miss Katharine Mehrtens president of the National Women's Life Saving league today announced she has accepted the position of official Handicapper of women swimmers registered with the Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. Mehrtens is the first woman appointed official handicapper by the AGA. She will also serve as commissioner and join the local registration committee next Thursday to weed out any women swimmers who have been professionals. There are six alleged cases of women having accepted money for exhibitions on stage.

New York Katherine F. Mehrtens National Women’s’ Life Saving League Metropolitan Association The Amateur Athletic Union Misa’ Mehrtens AGA TD

Freshmen vs Sophs Settle Football Title Saturday

Tech freshmen and sophomores tied for first with two wins and one loss each, prompting a decisive tilt Saturday afternoon at 1 30. The teams met two weeks earlier and could not decide the outcome, finishing 6 to 6. A sweater award awaits the winner from the athletic association.

V-Sophs Tech Ione the Athletic Association

Former Cracker Wins Salary Claim Against Newport News Club

The National Baseball Commission reversed a board ruling and awarded $291.08 to Harry Matthews, former manager of Newport News club in the Virginia League. Matthews, once with the Atlanta Crackers, claimed salary from August last to September 12, 1914, noting his release violated his contract terms. Matthews, well known in Atlanta, now resides here.

Cineinnati The Na~ Tional Baseball Commission Today National Board Harry Matthews Atlanta

Tennis Meeting Set to Decide 1915 Championship Venue

New York hosts the annual United States National Lawn Tennis association meeting starting tomorrow. Delegates from across the nation will choose whether the 1915 national championship should stay at Newport Rhode Island or move to Forest Hills Queens. The meeting also weighs proposing a Davis Cup challenge to Australia amid ongoing debate.

New York United States National Lawn Tennis Association National Cdy Newport R. 1 West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills L. 1 Australia

Ritchie to Fight Welsh in Madison Square Garden Bout

Los Angeles February 4. Former lightweight champion Willie Ritchie signed to meet titleholder Freddie Welsh at Madison Square Garden in New York on the night of March 11 in a ten round bout. They will weigh in at 132 pounds at 2 o'clock. Ritchie has agreed a best $1,006 for weight and appearance.

Los Angeles Cal Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh Madison Square Garden New York Hitchie

Atlanta Building Permits Signal Steady Growth Day Ten

City hall records show permits issued for a $5,000 North Moreland Avenue dwelling, a $2,590 store on Peachtree Street north of Tenth, and a $2,000 alteration on South Pryor Street. The Kimball House cafe is becoming a billiard parl0r with Peachtree entrance for rent. White way lamps on Broad Street move toward completion within a week as Hemphill Avenue regrading plans prompt resident-commissioner talks.

Moreland Avenue Peachtree Street Tenth Panay Kimball House Broad Street Mitchell Viaduct H. W. Russell District Grand Lodge Majestic Avenue Griffin Street Payne Nannie A. Rhea Houston Street Jackson Street C. I. Osburn Allee Hw. Ware Oxford Avenue Washington Street W. E. Bentley W.F. Bentley Walnut Street Wilm A. Buller O'Brian Walton Street Bartow Street L. F. McCleland Dickinson Trust Company Trustees Weat Tenth Street M. L. Rauschenberg Mortgage Bond Company of Mew York Longhorn Street George W. Milla Same Capitol Avenue Glenn Fayer Loo Mass Fort and Grace Streets B. A. Jones, Jr Retail Credit Company Seventeenth Street Ansley Park Lewis M. ‘Andrews Birs- Georgianna Corley Durant Place Ponce de Gueon E. M. Horiie Clyde L. King Edgar’ Dunlap Pattilla Lumber Company Harry H. Jones Hale Street Ashland Avenue Chess W. Me‘Whorter Milner Fitzgerald Street Reeves Uncle Remus Avenue Lawson Street Germania Savings Bank Camp Oakland ‘Avenue Glenn Street Third National’ Bank of Atlanta Grant, Construction Company North Broad Gilbert Henry Street Ing W. Gillespie Pryor Steese J. ©. Oliver North Moreland Avenue Marlon Harllee Pike Avenue Tames Crawford Peach Tree Street Griffin Construction Company

Parents Aroused by the Campaign in Atlanta Schools

Parents across Atlanta rally to support a city wide campaign to improve school facilities. Leaders, including Mrs Walker, canvass neighborhoods as the board of lady visitors backs the effort. Missing representation from fifth ward noted, meeting planned at Carnegis library to address inadequacies and sanitation in schools.

Iinterest Pablo Ayor Theresa Agnes Erskine Cora’ Brown WN. HH. Kirkpatrick John D.pickett G. & Jones W. T. McQullough Vveh Mreigshaber W. Everett Atlanta

Cure Diabetes With Stuart's Buchu and Juniper, Adv

An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a remedy for diabetes and kidney issues. It claims sugar and sweets harm kidneys, causing symptoms like frequent urination and back pain, and urges readers to take a tablespoon after meals with plenty of water.

Stuart

Jacobs Cathartic Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

An 1867 advertisement touts Jacobs Cathartic Quinine as a fast acting cold remedy. It claims immediate cough relief with no nausea, available by mail in capsules or tablets for 20 cents.

Simmons and Andrews Visit Atlanta Elks Lodge

John Simmons district deputy representing the grand exalted ruler in northern Georgia and Walter B. Andrews president of the Georgia state association made their first official visit to Atlanta lodge No. 78 BPO Elks. A large Elks gathering attended as the officials spoke and an initiation was held with officers nominated for the coming year. H. H. Milner exalted ruler, now headquartered in Texas, presided at the lodge meeting.

John Simmons Georgia Walter PB. Andrews Georgia State Association Atlanta B. P.O. EL Im Heney Company of Elks H. H. Milner Texas

Kircher's Team Wins Bowling Duel Over Miliot Group

George Kircher's team defeated Dad Miliot's squad in a series last night by 2681 pins to 2408. The next match is scheduled for Monday night.

George Kircher Dad Miliot Pius Kircher Dad Elliot

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whitney and_ White Ramblers Brown É Allen E. Fougora & Co., Inc Bijou Atlanta Athletic Club Browns Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Akron, Ohio America Peachtree Football Rules Committee Gotham NEW England League Federals B.C. Marist Donald Praser Newport News Hemphill Avenue Bishop Street Isom Road Board of Commissioners Warranty Reeds Realty Trust Company B. A. Tones, Jr Anstey Park A. R. Griffin Nel- Me L. Griffin Fourteenth District Jessia C. McKibben B. D. Seymour Rankin Street Randolph Street Janie B. Cooper el Collum Hunter Street Ashby Street Dora R .Willkoxon James R John W. Collier Suntper George H. Dala L. Kantor Grant Glenwood Avenue Walton Realty Company Langhorn Street Lucile Avenue George’ T Lottie H, Estes B. D. Watkins Pryor Street W. P. Hunt Lottie H. Estes Racine Street Church Street Regent and Holleybeck Streets Boulevard Place Joe Cohen E. Kell Central Avenue Emma A A. Burton JL Cray Whalley Street Charleston Avenue NM. Charbonnter Whatley Street William P. Murphy Phoebe A. Murphy Gherokea Avenue South Avenue P. Ginn Nick Tuntos Cooper Street J. ‘T. Kimbrough J. EB. Burns Tift Avenue Thomas R.sweatman J. W. MaGriff Northeast Corner Edgar Dunlap Forsyth Street Peters Street Mary B. Braxton Emily _B. Gipson Alexander Street Dan Carey Loula Gholstin Carey J. T. Webb Hattie B. Webb Atlanta Cemetery Association M. D. Hayes North View Cemetery J. H. Low W. W. Robinson Rawson Street Helen Sidney Colonial Trust Company Oglethorpe Avenue Lula L. Murphy Myrtle Street Jamey FH Wylie James BR. Wylia Company West Mills Streets Wilams Street Spring Street Peschtree Place Peachtree Place Peachtree’ Place Williams Street John B. Daniel Elizabeth BR. Bloomfield St. Charles Avenue C. W. Hunnicutt Central Bank and’ ‘Trust’ Corporation Hunnicutt Street Jessie I. Robinson Atlanta Banking and Savings Company Ion Rawson Toney Turner Bros Bowen Avenue Burton Street Fern Street Boynton Avenue L. C. Bray Tlenta ‘Banking and Savings Company Joseph E. Burns Atlanta Banking and Savings ‘Company Eliza Watts Mutual Loan and Banking Company Linden Avenue Piedmont Avenue Luther Atrget Hoxlds Johen Virginia Avenue Vania Ruary Worle Sheriff D. A.poster Eust of Pennays J. M. Steph James Traylor V. Arlothia -Rainey Brown Avenue Jacobs All Jacobs’ Stores Sunny Land of Enchantment Santa Fe Grand Canyon Arizona California Limited California Chicago St. Louis Kansas New Orleans Houston New Fred Harvey Grand ‘Canyon Panama Expositions B. E. Rogers General North Pryor St Alanis Atlanta Tent & Awning Co Allabla Ighton S. Criton Shudane Corner Pryor and Hunter Sta Truiion Breslin Broadway Nue Taninsta Marae Edward C, Roy
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