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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

11

Tex or Crabtree McDonald How Names Change in Baseball

The article discusses the confusion over the player known as Tex McDonald Crabtres or Charles Crabtree, noting fans’ use of Crab and Tex, and detailing how he may have adopted McDonald after stints with the Crackers. It cites anecdotes from the Texas tall rads and reports from The Constitution correspondent in Pittsburgh about Eddie Lennox and Benny Kauffz, including Lennox’s notable pinch hitting and a push to trade Chapman from St Louis to Atlanta, with manager Charley Frank’s stance referenced.

Dick Jemison Charles Tex" McDonald Charles Crabtree Tex McDonald Crabtrés Texas Tall St. Jandea Jesrue Lemnox Cam Pineh-Mit Eddie Lennox Constitution Pittsburg Benny Kauffz Eddie Lendox Pittsburg Federala Fadia Claude Hendrix Chicago Eddie Chapman St. Louis Fielder Jones Browns Ruel Atlanta Feds Mr. Jones Charley Frank Odda Crackers Wilvon Geen Finis Wiigen Pelican Southpaw Frank

Kentucky native Wilson predicts camp plans and trades

The report notes Wilson, based in Kentucky, unsure about a single cat in the season yet planning to close with several clubs soon. Valdosta reports Harry Matthews from the Crackers saying he will fix things so Charley Frank believes he has found the best training camp.

Kentucky Wilson Valdosta Harry Matthews Crackers Charley Frank

L S U Five to challenge local Atlanta quint

The Atlanta Athletic club faces LSU on Saturday night in a busy program. LSU, coached by Dr Stroud, has defeated every college five and MCA teams this season, making them a formidable opponent for the locals who must play their best.

Atlanta Athletic Clay Louisiana State University B. U Stroud Mercer University Etroad Tigers MCA

Whitney to box Cortez in Savannah then McAndrews in New York

Whitney scheduled to box Cortez in Savannah tonight as a substitute for Tommy Lowe, then projected ten rounds with Eddie McAndrews in New York on February 31. McAndrews, a Philadelphia lightweight, recently beat Freddie Webb in a short bout in Bleepyville, with the final plan depending on Whitney securing the auditorium for a Washington birthday bout vs White.

Frank ‘Whitney Andy Cortes Brooklyn Nick Aprea Savannah Tommy Lowe Cortez Whitney New York Eddie McAndrews McAndrews Philadelphia Freddie Webb Bleepyville Amory Washington White

Sports in Short and Upcoming Events Across Regions

Management of Indianapolis speedway will stage three races this year on May 30 September 4 and October 14. The National Turn Verein of Newark will host the national wrestling championships at its clubhouse in conjunction with Newark’s 250th anniversary next summer. The club also expects to hold the national amateur championships. The Dartmouth Outing Club will hold its winter carnival February 10 to 12 with ski and snowshoe races. United States Golf Association lists over 1 000 clubs with about 60 percent east of the Mississippi. Michigan authorities promote wildlife on a large scale with over 100 000 acres set aside as wildlife farms and stocked. The Georgia Military Academy basketball team will play Lanier in Macon on Saturday night. GMA won the frat game 35 to 30. trip includes Bennett captain McReynolds Burghard Brown Clayton Jones and Fielden.

Indianapolis Automobile Speedway National Turn Verein Newark Dartmouth University United States Golf Association Mississippi River Sncarce Michigan Atxte Georgia Military Academy Lanier Macon G. M A Bennett McReynolds Burghard Brown Clayton Jones Fielden

Triple Play Debate From Detroit Boston Game

A detailed discussion of a famed 19th century triple play involving Cobb Delahanty and Simmons. The piece analyzes how a ball hit to right center led to runners retiring at second and back to first, amid debate over正确 base retouching and rules governing whether the run counted.

Detroit Boston Ag Hooper Gardner Jake Stahl Stahl Stabi Ielder Tyrus Reymond Cobb Ag Ha Sccord Betamen Cobb Jim Dellahanty Delahanty Simmons Delaahanty

Callahan’s Manager Charts Whitney Rivalry For Title

Dan McKerrick, manager of Frankie Callahan, voices Callahan’s readiness to box Frankie Whitney. Callahan claims he can claim the knockout crown and challenge Freddie Welsh for the welterweight championship, citing a series of past opponents and a pending Kansas City date with Charley White.

Dan McKerrick Frankie Callahan Dick Jermicon Frankie Whitney Brooklyn Box Whitne Callahan Charlie White Hig Caillahan Tickle" Sanders Jack Held Johnnie King Joy Rivers Ralph Orman Hip Hag Johnny Dundes Pi Bloom Gilbert Gallant Joe Renveds Rocky Kansas Joe Mandot Freddie Welsh Afl Comere Pox Welch Charley White Wil Callahan Kansas City Youra Dan Mketrick

Charlie White Named Referee for Joss Willard Moran Fight

New York February 10 Charley White of this city was selected to referee the ten round bout between Joss Willard and Frank Moran on March Bowman to Lookouts Chattanooga Tenn February 10 Special Manager Bilberfield today signed Shortstop Bowman who won with Jacksonville last season The new comer replaces Elsignol whom the locals cannot sign.

New York Charley White Joss Willard Frank Moran Bowman Lookouts Chattanooga Tenn Bilberfield Jacksonville Elsignol Sannot

Chief Meyers Signs With the Dodgers

New York February 10 The Brooklyn National League club signed catcher Chief Meyers formerly of the New York Giants. Manager McGraw waived. Brooklyn and New York drew lots for the player. Meyers has another year on a New York contract at six to seven thousand five hundred dollars. Brooklyn officials said a new contract would be discussed later.

New York Brooklyn Chief Meyers New York Giants McGraw Hoston Evera Meyera

United States wary on arming merchant ships and petrolite incident

Officials discuss classifying armed merchant ships as war vessels and potential port boycotts, amid fears such actions could disrupt U S trade. Secretary Lansing reports on the petrolite submarine attack near Alexandria, noting the Austrians seized stores and held a hostage after boarding.

Lansing Washington Fenfield Vienna Mediterranean Alexandria Thompson

Hulett Stages Win Over Villa Rica 13 to 5

Hulett High School boys basketball team defeated Villa Rica High School 13 to 5 in a Tuesday game at Hulett, Georgia. Players and scoring details not provided.

Hulett Villa Rica S. Hulett Hulett High School Villa Rica

Prussian Losses Estimated at 2 377 378 in World War I Report

London dated February 10 reports from the Amsterdam Courant on German casualties. It lists dead wounded and missing by Prussian list ranges and totals Prussian losses at 2 377 378, including German military losses across Württemberg Bavaria and other forces with various casualty tallies.

London Amsterdam Courant Wurtte

Federal Aid Voted for Flood Victims in Washington

The House approved a joint resolution to allow the War Department to loan tents and supplies to flood districts with Goodwin of Arkansas leading the fight. Opponents argued no clear need. Messages from Army Engineer Colonel Beach warned against free rations demoralizing labor. The measure proceeds to the Senate amid broad distress appeals.

Washington House Way Department Goodwin Arkansas Notcd Lenroot Sherley Colonel Beach Pittsburg Miss Reach Senate Henry Rules Committee Italy Harapareys Mississippi Committee On Flood Control Caraway South

Wilson Won't Extend Southern Tour For Speeches

President Wilson will not undertake a broad southern trip to speak for prepared news. He indicated he may give a few speeches but will not repeat the extended Midwest tour. Invitations from Tennessee Manufacturing Assoc in Knoxville April and University of Georgia in Athens to speak were noted, with possible Mississippi visits discussed.

Washington Wilson Middle West Shields Tennessee’ Manufacturing Association Oxville J. Ehidgerton Tribble Hughes Georgia University of Georgia Athens Venable Miastesippi Ron Washington

Forsyth Theatre Sells Out for Saturday Matinee

Forsyth theater announced in The Constitution that every seat for Saturday matinees is sold out, leaving only standing room. The Nugent sketch, diving acts, and Navassar musicians boosted a prosperous week as patrons flooded inquiries by phone. Next week features War Brides with Pat Rooney and Marion Bent among others.

Constitution Forsyth Theater Atlanta Nugent Navassar Jake Wells George Hickman & Co Pat Rooney Marion Bent Robert Moran

City Finances Blocked by Unapproved Finance Sheet

Aldermen argue over an emergency appropriation of 400000 and a halted city finance sheet. Mayor Woodward says council must pass a legal sheet while about 700 to 800 city employees await wages. City departments stall as the financing tieup delays payrolls and essential obligations.

Thomson Duplap Seawright Council Aldermanic Board Comptroller’s Canwe Erk Graham Wert Woodward Aldermanic Sai

Cardinal Mercier to Return to Belgium Next Week

Cardinal Mercier plans to depart Rome for Belgium next week following his Switzerland route. He will speak at a religious function in the French church of St. Louis next Sunday, with such great demand for admission that the rector is issuing special tickets.

Rome Via Parta Cardinal Mercier Belgium Switzerland

Jno L Moore Bons Optical Headquarters Offer Help

Jno L Moore Bons advertise as leaders in the optical world inviting customers to bring their Deze prescriptions to 42 N Broad St for careful fitting and service. The notice promotes expert care and a central location for eyewear needs.

Jno. L Moore É Bons

Veterans Honor Hep Giarindé At Local Home

Funeral services are held this afternoon for Colonel Wee P. ES poaen, honored by Lowans today. The ceremony at the home featured the local G. A. R. post and the Masons, with tributes and fraternal honors observed.

Hep Giarindé Oreda Lowans Wee P. ES Poaen Gery G. A. R. Post Masons

Wough-Neck and Stars in Daily Film Lineup

A listed schedule of early 20th century cinema shows multiple three and three-reel dramas and features. Casts include William S Hart Warren Kerrigan Beverly Bayne Marie Dore and Agnes Glen with titles such as The White Pearl In Dreamy cellmusalers of Santa Crane and The Deceivers.

William 5 Hart Hearat-Seltsorre

Village Outcast two reel drama at DeSoto

Polite vaudeville features, with The Village Outcast a two reel drama from DeSoto. The Lure of a Widow brings Vitagraph comedy to the program, adding light entertainment between acts.

Vitagraph

Savoy Presents Sweden Dishes and Mixed Kids Comedy

The Gold Seal feature THE SAVOY Yum from Sweden stars Bob Leonard and Bila Ball in a light hearted program. Nestor contributes a Mixed Kids comedy, delivering short sketches and laughs for audiences.

Sweden Bob Leonard Bila Ball Nestor

Vaudette Productions Bring Prides and Powers to Center

Vaudette product stories feature Louise Glam and Oreia Johmsen in His Pride and Power from Keystone with George Probert starring Nedra. The program highlights stage actors, production company credits, and the premiere lineup.

Producties Louise Glam Oreia Johmsen Pride and Power Keystone

Peachtree and Tenth Streets Feature at Paramount Screenings

A fragmentary film note references John Barrymore, Mollie Meintieve, and a four to five reel production at a Paramount release with titles like The Inncar rigible DuKane and Her Great Four.

Peachtree Tenth Streets John Barrymore Paramount Mollie Meintieve

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