Sailors Nomenclature in Pugilism Draws Atlanta Crowd
A humorous yet sharp essay on ring names in boxing traces how sailors and other nicknames shaped public perception. It cites Sailor Sharkey and Kid variants while previewing Jack Denham versus Jack Dillon in Atlanta. The piece links names to fighter careers and notes Sartain's war records in passing.
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Atlanta
Jack Denham
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Frank Moran
Moran
Nature
Denham
Bill' Bailey
Bailey
Corbett
Tarty McGovern
al McCoy
George Chip
Batley
War Department
Jack Sartain
Camp Jessup Wins Opening Cage Game
In the season opener Camp Jessup defeated St Paul Athletic Association 20 to 17. Ulrich stood out for Jessup as Gee, the camp athletics director, forms a boxing club and seeks scheduling with other 160 pound teams and boxers from nearby camps.
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Jessup
St. Paul Athletic Association
Ulrich
Gema
Jeseup
S U Lfeut
Gee
Famous Tennessee punter will play here
The University of Tennessee basketball team, the fighting Volunteers, prepare for a Georgia trip with games set against Chattanooga, Atlanta Athletic Club, Macon A C A, Mercer, and Georgia Tech. Key players include Troutman Campbell Jones Reeder and the Hatcher brothers Buck and Bill.
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University of Tennis
Quintette
Georgia
University of Chattanooga
Knoxville
Transsylvania College
Fighting Volunteers
Captain Trout
Bill Hatcher
Buck Hatcher
Cullis
Jones
Campbell
Reeder
Wilson
Tennessee
Troutman
Hatcher Brothers
Buard
John R. Bander
Aulnrette
Buck
Park Davis
Hatcher
Barnesville Aggies Defeat Griffin In Hot Basketball Game
Barnesville, Ga February 10 Special in a hotly contested Sixth District basketball game the Barnesville Aggies defeated Griffin High School 29 to 22. The Aggies led early with swift passes and varied shooting, while Griffin rallied in the second half before Barnesville’s defense halted their offense. Refs listed Lieutenant Head of Gordon Institute.
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Barnesville
Griffinigh
Ageles
Griffinites
Aggies
Griffin
Bee Og
Fos. Grif. HI
Yarbrough
R. F Weaton
Mathlegon
Underwood
A L Bumstead
Benford Arnalip
Ben Weaton
M. Harris
Jorge Walker
Martin Johnson
Ree
Eutenant
Gordon Institute
Protest over ineligible players rocks Girls League
Southern School Book Depository basketball team resigned from the Girls Commercial league after a special committee report found ineligible Lanier University players used in a recent game versus Hanson. Coach Fincher and manager Kane dispute the ruling and accuse Lanier of no violation while the committee cited Section 4 prohibiting prep league or business college players.
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Southern School Book Depository
Girls’ Commercial League
Haneon. Motor. Company
Flva
B. C
Bill Finchter
Georgia Tech
Walter Kane
Dépoartory
Hansen
Miss Thompson
Southern Book Depository
Mins'Thompson
Lanisr University
Fincher
Hanson
Hangon
Bill
Lanter
Jack Wilson
Lanier
W.D. King
Wilson
Lanier University
R. Kane
Layla’ Gannon
Loretta Condon
J. W. Cooper
Ilegal
Tha
Barcrott
Tech High Beats Boys High in Hot Baseball Thriller
Georgia Tech High School gymnast Tech High overcame Boys High 33 to 21 in a fast paced game at Grant Field. The crowd witnessed a strong start by Boys High, but Tech High pulled away in the second half, extending the lead to secure the win. The field was busy all day as Grant Field hosted early season practice under Coach Clay’s new schedule, with players reporting at set hours to fit academic duties.
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B.H.S
Tech High
Georgia Tech
Lauren Clark
Tech. Hight
Gilmer Street
Boys' High
Way
Wallach George
Grant Field
Clay
Perheans
Prep Teams Tornado Hits Trail For 4 Games
Two prep basketball games set for today Tech High versus Fulton High and Boys High against Commercial follow yesterday's tough schedule. The Cadets and Bluebirds eyes on standings with Marietta Friday and a likely title tilt. The Georgia Tech squad travels north for tough tests against VMI Brackesburg Catholic and Georgetown, aiming to prove themselves on foreign courts.
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Tech High
Fulton High
Boys’ High
Hoys’ High
Tech “High-Fulton
Fulton
Santurdate
Cadats
Victoria
Bluebirds
Gagrsin Tach
Tyad Todey
Lile
At-_lanta
V. ML. I
Yellow Jacket
I. A
Ollages
Tha Jack~ots
Tach
Wilson Wins In Segond Round Victory
The report states Wilson wins in the second round of a ten round bout. The event features intense exchanges as Wilson gains the edge late, with the opponent under pressure and unable to sustain a lead.
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Wilson
Segond
Rail wage hearings adourn pending further testimony
A turbulent hearing over railroad wage rules adjourned as Mr. Jewel and Mr. Atterbury urged preparation for next sessions. Labor and railroad representatives pledged to resume in orderly fashion, while economists argued over union recognition and collective bargaining as the central issue behind wage disputes.
Railroad Board Considers Testimony on Rules and Costs
The labor board will hold an executive session tomorrow and Saturday to set a date for continuing the rules hearing. Chairman Barton reflects on the financial strain on railroads and asks for facts from the Interstate Commerce Commission to justify current policies. He notes the association will pursue indefinite controversies between carriers and employees on unskilled labor.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Walsharges
Indust
New York
Jvith
Ieher
Railroad Makerson
Labor Board
Ac‘bury
Barton
Railroad Labor ‘Board
Railroad Executives’ Labor Committee
Atterbury
Commerce
Commission
Board
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
National Beteemenia
Association of Railway Executives
Rains disrupt many cities as rivers rise in February
Rain continues to batter cities with record river rises as Baluda and Reedy rivers surge. Greenville, South Carolina reports flooding conditions from Saturday night into Sunday afternoon, with numerous streams in the upper basin swelling and hindering travel. Local officials urge caution while crews monitor waterways and assess damage.
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Decatur
Greenville
S. C
Sneelal
Bridge Swept Away by Broad River in Union County
A cloudburst and heavy rains caused all streams in Union County to swell. The Broad River rose nearly five feet above normal at Neal Shoals Power Plant and breached banks at Shelton, with one bridge partially swept away. Reports say Saluda and Reedy rivers exceeded four feet. February 10.
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Union
Sc. Union, Sr
Speclai.j
Broad River
Neal Shoals
Shelton
Mortuary notices and deaths in Americus area
Mrs Mary E Antis 68 died Thursday at 249 Stewart Ave survived by daughter Mrs A P Hall and sister Mrs Stephen King both of New York Americus ms. Mary Murray 65 died yesterday at family residence Salem Methodist church services held Rev Marvin Vincent with interment in church cemetery survived by husband Ed Murray and two brothers J D Clements Crisp County and F M Clements Sumter Austell Feb 10 C Joiner 70 died Thursday at home burial Friday 2 30 pm in Shady Grove cemetery
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Mary E. Antis
Stewart Avenue
Aa. P. Hall
Stephen King
New York
Americus
Mary Murray
Salam
Salem Methodist Church
Marvin Vincent
Ed Murray
J. D. Clements
Crisp County
F. M. Clements
Sumter
Austell
Eee C. Joiner
Shady Grove Cemetery
Mrs. I. R. Aultman Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. I R Aultman aged 60 died Thursday in a private sanitarium after a brief illness. She leaves two sons E M Aultman of Meigs and I R Aultman of Donaldsonville, four brothers J D Atkinson Meigs C J Atkinson Savannah M K R Atkinson Albany and W N Atkinson Homestead Florida.
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7. R. Aultman
Pase
E. M. Aultman
Meigs
I. R. Aultman
Donaldaonville
J. D. Atkinson
C. J. Atkinson
Savannah
M. KR. Atkinson
Albany
W. N. Atkinson
Homestead
Fla
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Southern
Fuzzy
Woodruff
Meseorlatt Guiseppe
Honano
Feta Hermans
Sailor Bennaily
7 Me Hanlon
Walte
Dixon
Frankie Bushy
Sailor
Sallora
Nine Waters
Sephus Daniele
Tom Sharkey
Sailor Sharkey
Spicer Burke
Kennady and
Patroskey
New Orleans
Slnister
Milburn Saylor
Kid McCoy
Kid Lavinge
Soung Corbett
Griffo
Nelson
Tatung Levinsky
Tain
Actons
William Harrison
Jack Trempsey
Joseph Yungs
Tommy Ryan
Kle So-and-So
Ikey -Such Andsuch
Johnny Wilson
Frederick Hail Thomas
Freddie Welsh
Stevanovich Yichunkus
Kid William
Camp Jessup
Duncan
Maron
Fey
Janes
Ilye
Faw
Kentucky
Cliff -Wheatley
Gardie
Catse
Sait Geetale
Memphis
Memphia Battlers
Jack Bolan
Blufe
Peee
Si Tam
Dummy McKinney
Walterweight
South
Dempsey
Ima
Jipenta
Jack Rolan
Poplar St
Walk Miller
Macon
Memphis Bastams
Pat Moore
Joe Mandot
Ag. A. Bantamwaight
Osramnsey
Beecome
Miller
Marietta
Metropoisang
Bere Geen
Fec
Draughon
Auburn
Senta
Panini
Bugg
Curé
Mondas Y Pia
Jewall
Jewel
W. W. Atterbury
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
W. Jett Lauck
Lauck
Finit
Thomson
James C. Joiner
Southern Engraving CompAny
Gnggl Igeeitt
Ned Sanders
Fred
Peters Street
Komber
Ridge
Blewast Avenue
Glenwood Ave
Torner
A. Fleming
College F
Ark ‘Lumber
Ned
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