Three new Cracker signings boost 1916 pennant bid
Manager Frank Brank announced three players Ed Lafitte Ed Lennox and Texas McDonald have joined the Crackers as free agents. Lafitte agreed Friday morning while Lennox and McDonald sent in terms Friday night. Lafitte is a strong pitcher and Lennox a fast third baseman, with McDonald adding outfield depth to the lineup. The trio joins a player-rich roster as Brank eyes a competitive season.
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Dick Jemison
Brank
Paters
Ed LaFitte
Ed Lennox
Texas McDonald
Frank Suilime
Lafitt
Riday
Lennex
McDonald
Minage
Frank Lands Three Good Men Discusses Foul Home Run Rule
In a baseball column Billy Evans debates a disputed home run with a drive by Baker for the Athletics at Washington. He notes fence distances, umpire rulings, and fan protests, recounting the shot that appeared fair but was ruled foul as it left the grounds.
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Memry
Naker
Washington Inxs
Nationals
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Fuill
Connie Mack
Athletics
Bakers Mighty Swat
Bakers
Conte
Bnelly
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Baseball notes hint at spring training and lineup moves
Reports indicate pitchers to report March 1 with rest of squad to follow as teams discuss spring training sites in multiple towns. Frank and secretary Calhoun push schedule details for Birmingham meeting while Calhoun game results show Calhoun Athletic Club defeating Dalton 22 to 20 in a tightly contested sketchball match.
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Bucky
Ing Wilson
Mike
Rank
Alfany Valk
Dothan
Pensacola
Frank
Calston
Birmingham
Wild Bill Donovan Visits Atlanta Before Macon Trip
Wild Bill Donovan manager of the New York Americans visited Atlanta on a layover en route to Macon for training camp. He inspected the Yankees camp site, arranged plans for early players to report around February 20, and will accompany the first squad to Macon with Captain Huston and owner joining for the second game. The note details prep game results among local prep teams, highlighting Marist’s undefeated run and standout players Dodge and Whitely, as Tech High dominated Peacock in a lopsided win.
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Ron Hancuoke
A C Must Win From Birmingham To Stay in Race
Atlanta Athletic Club must win at home tonight to strengthen its claim to the Southern championship after a 39 to 25 loss to Birmingham two weeks earlier. Birmingham also faces a key stretch with Columbus and Vanderbilt tasks looming, while Atlanta counts on a strong crowd and planned fan festivities for morale.
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Humphries Released From Cubs Pushed to Kansas City Club
Chicago reports Humphries, a longtime Cubs staff member, released after years with the team. He was sold to the Kansas City elite of the American association. Purchase price not announced.
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Rere Hauer
Ehries
Chicago Cubs
Kanassity
Tommy Ryan’s last major victory in the Hot Springs bout
Pugilist Tommy Ryan knocked out Dave Berry in the fifth round at Hot Springs, his final standout win among a long career. He later drew with Hugo Kelly in Rochester and fought a few lesser bouts, with many earlier knockouts listed from 1880s to 1900s across cities like Detroit, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Springfield.
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Dave Berry
Syracuse
Art Tommy
Hugo Kelly
Rochester
Hot Springs
Barry Ryan
Detroit
Martin Shaughnessy
Letrell
Tommy
Hanns Needham
Minneapolis
Kid WeCoy
Timmy Travey
Paddy Gorman
Tom Williams
Jim Ryan
Charley Johnson
Jack Beauchatte
Springfeld
Frank Scott
George Greet
Kansas City
Tim Murphy
Jim Standier
Ald Larter
Kort
Kre
Pinehurst Junior Champion Reaches St Valentine Final
Philp Carter, metropolitan Junior champion, advanced to the St Valentine golf tournament final at Pinehurst by defeating FC Danforth Norfolk five up and four to play in the second round. He beat C LL Becker Woodland seven up and five to play in the semifinals and will face Whittemore Taookline tomorrow as the Presidents Prize awaits the winner.
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Pinehurst
Philp Carter
Champon
FC Danforth Norfolk
an@ C LL Becker Woodland
Carter
Whittemore Taookline
Georgia and Rome clash in major basketball showdown
A big Saturday night game in Rome features the University of Georgia team meeting the Rome Athletic Club. Local interest runs high as both squads train hard and build team chemistry ahead of next week’s activities.
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Imum
Ys Pame
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Activetic Clibo
Uber
Cree Released from New York Betaway Amarin League
A veteran player named Cree was released by the New York team in the Amarin League after a few months, ending a year with a contract that paid $6000 annually. He had been with the local club since 1409, and another year remained on his deal.
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Betawey
Yu York
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Teleas
Dismissal Set For Next Monday In Baseball Suit
In U S district court a motion to dismiss the Sherman and Trust Law suit by the Federal League against organized baseball was set for Monday February 4. The motion, filed January 6, 1915, came as a condition of the baseball peace that dissolved the Federal League. Baltimore club owners had opposed plans for an International League team and resisted changes since.
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United States District Court
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Baltimore
Bill Rariden Set To Celebrate 26th Birthday In Giant Backstop Role
Bill Rariden, new Giant backstop, celebrates his 26th birthday today. The Bedford, Indiana native born February 5, 1883, spent months in 1100verdom and helped win the 1914 Federal League title with Indianapolis. Known for catching, he began as a catcher in Canton in 1907 and joined Boston in 1909, later moving to Newark and Indianapolis before returning to the Fed fold with the Giants.
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Newark
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Bedford
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Ider
Indianapolia Club
Jeague
Jenny Kaul
Leds
Bed- Cea
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Hesa
Bua
Canton
Ohio
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Bean City
Independents
Moatball and Yankee shortstop Peckinpaugh marked by name drift
The piece notes Peckinpaugh's long career, born February 5 1891 in Wooster Ohio, with youth in Cleveland and Naps initial 1910 signing. It mentions his move to New York Yankees and his rise as a top shortstop in the league, plus a coaching change and Captain Dupree leading Gordon 1318 gridiron squad with Canton Ga and Teiking Hach Ga figures.
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Dupree
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Billy Plimmer Birthday Fighter of Birmingham England
British bantam boxer Bailly Immer born in Birmingham forty seven years ago fights across the Atlantic. He arrived in 1892 to face Tommy Kelly for the world bantam title at Coney Island and won in ten rounds. He later beat Joe McGrath in the US and challenged George Dixon at Madison Square Garden, winning on points. He also drew with Johnny Murphy in New Orleans in 1884 before returning to England to lose twice to Pedlar Palmer.
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Leach Cross Given Kay-O By Manager
An unnamed informant recalls Leach Cross being managed by Joe Sullivan about six years ago. Sam Leach pressured to keep money in the family by obtaining Sullivan’s 25 percent, leading to disputes and repeated punches between Cross and Sullivan before Cross finally conceded.
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The Chocolate Soldier at the Atlanta Theater Review
The Whitney Opera company brings The Chocolate Soldier to Atlanta with strong chorus work and a fine Nadina aria by Tena Husband. Most principals are only fair in song and acting, but Massakraff’s music shines. the production leans nostalgic rather than fully revived with matinee and night shows today.
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Nelson Riley
George Tallman
New York Butp Dodrome Winter Garden Feature
A generation triale review notes the sixteen N yassar Girls with a famed musical act. Week offerings include Britt Wooddroit, Bergmann in The Society Buds, Budd Fore and Julia White, and a quadruple act by Yusua and Lyone. The program highlights Paramount pictures and Patho News, with Crane and Vaudette Milian among performers.
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Bray
Paramount Comedy Pictures
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Marguerite Clark Stars in Melodrama at Northwood Theatre
Marguerite Clark appears in a melodrama titled Meiina of the South, showing at Northwood Theatre. The play depicts a challenging role for the star with support from a capable cast, while Whilies Hut Nera handles the adaptation.
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Local Call Accepted by Dr William A Lee
Announcement states the Central Cor xingals church of Atlanta extends a call to William A Lee pastor of Pleasant Avenue Congregational church Worcester Mass The new pastor will arrive late April to assume duties in early May The installation series is led by Dr Mears of Trinity Methodist Church Atlanta
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Atlanta
William A .Lee
Pleasant Avenue
Mears Sales Tred
Trinity Method St Church
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