Georgia Tech Jackets Elect Harry Holland Captaincy
Harry Holland elected captain of the Georgia Tech baseball team for the 1910 season after Corliss Buchanan's departure. Pitcher Mayer and first baseman Matthews are leaving or injured, clouding prospects. Rumors say Buck and Mayer may join Atlanta, but neither has signed yet. officials say contracts are not in place and future steps uncertain.
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Harry Golland
Georgia School of Technology
Corliss Buchanan
Mayer
Tech
Nate
Buchanan
Matthews
Jackets
Buck
Atlanta
Phay
Profeast
Na Nine
Tyetr “Carch
Heisman
Jordin
Five Crackers Yet To Sign 1910 Atlanta Contracts
Five players including Harold Johns Bill Bartley J L Griffin Albert Demaree and Brown Rogers have not signed with the Atlanta team for the 1910 season. All unsigned men are pitchers. Manager Jordan expects their signatures this week while Tom Fisher and Tom Atkinson have already signed creating ample staff potential.
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Atlanta
Harold Johns
Bill Bartley
J. L. Griffin
Albert Demaree
Brown Rogers
Jordan
Tom Fisher
Tom Atkinson
International athletic rivalries in Spalding Almanac data
The 1810 Spalding Official Athletic Almanac lists international comps, noting United States dominance in 1895 London Athletic Club vs New York Athletic Club and subsequent Yale Harvard Oxford Cambridge matches. It highlights Oxford Cambridge losses in 1901 and 1904, and Yale’s wins in the 1894 and 1895 duals. The text points to athletics students finding many engaging competitions in the Almanac.
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Spalding
United States
London
Athletic Club
New York
Yale
Kensingen
Oxford
Peet
Tambridge
Dixon vs O Connell at Memphis Tonight
Memphis Tenn February 13 Special If this boy Jeff OConnell is all he is cracked up to be Tommy Dixon will have the fight of his life at Phoenix Monday night OConnell is an Hagishman by birth but has been in this country long enough to get the American style and he has a punch that will drop any man his weight Dave Barry chosenix referee man aged OConnell up to the time that he came to Memphis Dave is in a position where he cannot very well pass out any tips as to the probable winner but he does give OConnell a mighty good rating Itson has been hard at work at Abe Franks stock farm and promises to be in tip top shape.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jeff O'Connell
Tommy Dixon
O'Connell
Itson
Abe Frank
Local mogul faces illness and confinement rumors
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local business figure, identified as Otto Jordan, facing illness and confinement for two weeks. Reports claim the mogul has vanished from public view and may resume duties soon, amid ongoing speculation and legal frailty.
Buckles Meets Jack Robinson In Atlanta Showdown
Guy Buckles the Omaha welter makes his official debut in Atlanta at the Monroe Athletic Club meeting Jack Robinson the New York welterweight. Buckles has never lost a decision in 69 pro bouts and drew with Robinson previously. The card also features West versus Christensen or Robinson and a main bout next week with Martin Monroe vs Knockamoffski.
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Guy Buckles
Omaha
Atlanta
Monroe Athletic Club
Steiner-Emery
Viaduct Place
Jack Robinson
New York
Robinson
Jack
Buckles
Newspapera
New Orleans
Jimmy Clabby
Bly Griffith
Bnly West
al Christensen
George Monroe
Monroe
Martin Monroe
Mike Knockamoffski
Bieves
Martin ‘Monroe
Brooklyn
Jersey City
RBI
Tie
Focal
Mila
Crackers Obtain Eddie Hornhorst as New First Baseman
Eddie Hornhorst joins the Crackers from the Philadelphia Americans as the new first baseman. He writes Manager Jordan he is eager for the season to start and that rivals for the spot must perform to beat him. Hornhorst played last season with Augusta in the Sally League and was drafted by the Athletics before going to Atlanta. He will travel to Hot Springs with the Crackers on their preseason trip.
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Eddie Hornhorst
Crackers
Philadelphia Americans
Jordan
Hornhoret
Augusta
Athletics
Atlanta
Hot Springs
Mrs Otto Jordan Improves After Illness at Home
Mrs Otto Jordan wife of the local baseball manager has been very sick at her home for weeks but was very much improved yesterday and able to sit up The news brings relief to friends of the manager and to Atlanta fans in general.
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Otto Jor
Htmeairl
Hte
Beeen
Otto Jordan
Atlanta Fang
Murray's Contract Before the League
New York reports a National League directors meeting at Waldorf Astoria to decide on William J Murray's two year Philadelphia manager deal worth 7600 dollars per season and a NY club claim against the Quaker organization over a Polo Grounds forfeiture last year by new owners seeking to block the contract.
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New York
National League
Waldorf-Astoria
William J. Murray
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Murray
Philadephia Club
Latonia Track Sold in Cincinnati Sale of Latonia race track property
The Latonia track in Cincinnati was sold to Captain C. A. Tilles of St. Louis who acquires the controlling interests previously held by George B. Cox and others from Covington Kentucky. The transfer includes partners such as Congressman Joseph Hhinock and Harvey Meyers, among others.
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Latonia Track
Cincinnati
Latonia Race Track
C. A. Tilles
St. Louis
George B. Cox
Criginnal
Joseph Hhinock
Harvay ,Meyers
Covington
Auto Races at Galveston Tourney Soon
Galveston Texas hosts a three day automobile racing tournament during the first week in August on the beach as part of the cotton carnival. Five thousand dollars in cash prizes cups and trophies will be awarded. The American Automobile Association circuit is involved and top racers are expected.
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Galveston
Texas
Audtomobie
Bigeracers
Atlanta Athletic Club five scoring record summarized
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team has played nine games, winning five of four, with a total score of 288 to opponents 278. Dick Jemison leads in points with 7, followed by Al Doonan 75, Atkinson 66, and Thornton 30. The season ends after three more games against Georgia, Birmingham, and Wake Forest, aiming for a stronger next year.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Dick Jemison
al Doonan
Atkinson
Thornton
Spencer
Hudson
Iit
Doonan
Jemison
Eld
Georgia
Birmingham
Wake Forest
Atlanta
Eames
Kentuck
Charlotte
Vanderbilt
Columbus
Mercer
Auburn
Sewanee
Georgia Five Meets: Athletics at Atlanta Club Semi Final
The Atlanta Athletic Club hosts a semifinal basketball game Wednesday night between the club team and the University of Georgia five. Georgia, fielding a largely new but speedy squad led by captain Howell Peacock, challenges the club on its home floor, with dancing planned after the contest and sponsor details to be announced.
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aAtlanta Athletic Club
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia Boys
Peacock
Georgia Bunch
Forbes
Golden
Carter
Guards
Offifiaia
Jewelry store auction set for Crankshaw goods
People begin to learn the possibilities of a jewelry store auction. Crankshaw plans sale of desirable items next week with two daily sessions at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m at 46 Whitehall Street Charles W Crankshaw
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Crankshaw
Forty Two Essays Received To Date In Baseball Essay Contest
Forty two essays have been received by the Essay Editor for a contest on which baseball position is most vital to a team's wins. Prizes include a season pass and opening-game tickets. March 1 deadline. Dick Jemison is chief judge. prizes funded by local sports figures.
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Thougt
Ponce da Leon
Constitution
Dick Jemison
The
J. Heisman
Sporting Editor
Paulhan Makes Flights Before 30 000 In New Orleans
In New Orleans on Sunday afternoon Paulhan capped a series of aero flights before an audience of over 30 000. He climbed higher than before and performed rapid ascents and descents while staying in the air for nine minutes during the second flight. His maximum height reached 1 500 feet as Toulouse pilot Tauban prepared to depart for Houston for further exhibitions.
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New Orleans
Loury F
Paulhan
Sleeping Car Route From Atlanta To Raleigh Schedule
Train schedule notes a sleeping car service on the Southern Railway from Atlanta to Raleigh with daily departures at 8 45 p m and arrivals at 12 30 noon, detailing travel times and connection points.
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Atlanta
Raleigh
N. C
Southern Railway
Ty Cobb Spikes 34 Bears In Georgia Hunt
Manhattan report says Ty Cobb and George Stallings went on a bear hunt near the Oconee river. Cobb reportedly used spikes to kill thirty four bears during the trip, with Stallings present. The account describes Cobb chasing a large Georgian bear and striking with his feet.
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Manhattan
New York
George Stallings
Yankees
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigera
Oconee
Macon
California
Detroit Star
Arkansas Nine Plans Fine Season
Fayetteville Arkansas February 13 Special The University of Arkansas plans the greatest baseball season in its history The field has been regraded the diamond leveled and practice begins in about two weeks The team will tour the north with games already arranged against Chicago Notre Dame Missouri St Louis and Washington universities Three games are scheduled with Kansas during commencement.
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Fayetteville
Atk
Arkentan
WHS
University of Chicago
Notre Dame
University of Minois
St. Louis
Washington
Kansas
Clarke Defeats McCormick For Tennis Club Title
At Tuxedo Park New York February 13 Harold F McCormick of Chicago former champion loses in the final to George Clarke Jr of New York. Clarke wins the gold championship in three meetings 10-17 16-14 15-6 securing one leg on the Mackay racquet.
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Clarke
McCormick
Tueedo Park
N. Y
Tuxedo
Harold F. McCormick
Chicago
George , Clarke, Jr
New York
Atlanta Theater Map to Undergo Changes in Opening Plans
The Atlanta theater scene faces uncertainty as the Forsyth Street new house awaits opening plans. Vaudeville may headline or a different show may appear, with Orpheum competition complicating decisions. Grand bills a strong week, including The American Idea and The Thief. Local actors like George Prince and Alvin Richie attract attention, while talks of a shared circuit with Birmingham loom.
Grand to Present Little Nemo Spectacle in Atlanta
Grand reports a flood of mail orders for Klaw and Erlanger's Little Nemo, a mammoth musical comedy, arriving from Chicago Boston and Philadelphia. The show comes to the Grand for one week beginning Monday with 130 cast and crew, 17 train cars, and matinees Wednesday Saturday plus a special Tuesday matinee on Washington's birthday.
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Grand
Klaw & Erlanger
Atlanta
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Phureday
Washington
Rome Municipal Primary Candidates Named for February 23
Rome Ga February 13 Special last night entries for the coming municipal primary which occurs on February 23 closed The Greater Rome ticket lists W Hancock mayor and Ike May B J Powers R M Johnson as aldermen at large The People s ticket lists J H Lanham PH Vandiver J W Porter A P Watson for aldermen at large and PK Williamson J W Keown for the fourth ward board of education names W J Griffin RB Cox Heard John T Wilkerson and J P Daniel also listed These candidates will fight it out at the primary election on the twenty third instant Nomination by the primary is equivalent to election at the regular election the first Tuesday in March following
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Rome
Greater Rome
W. Hancock
Ike May
B. J. Powers
R. M. Johnson
J. H. Lanham
PH. Vandiver
J. Wl. Porter
A. P. Watson
PK. Williamson
J. W. Keown
Board of Education
WJ. Griffin
P. Cox
Heard
John T. Wilkerson
J. & Daniel
Negro School Burns in Macon Georgia
Fire gutted the main building of Ballard's colored school at New and Pine streets in Macon on February 14. Flames emerged from the roof after the stove pipe started the blaze, delaying suppression and causing substantial loss. Replacement will be required and work hindered for some time.
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Macon
Ballard’s School
New and
Pine Streets
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Buchanan’s
Moyer
Dixon VS. O'Connell
Hornhorst
University
Charles W. Crankshaw
Whitehall Street
Cobb
Hunterians
Arkansas
Greater Atlanta
Daniel Bros. Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree Street
Forsyth Street
Plac
Lyric
Stair & Harlin
Orpheum
Tve
Orpheum Ie
Florence Davis
the Thief
Je Cahan
George Prince
Carothers
Prince
Bijou
Fifth Avenue
E. F. Albee
Martin Beck
Jesse
Wells
Albee
Aich
Ita
TJ Alvin
Richie
Cohan
Hugh Cardoza
Mabelle Adams
Leon Vivian du Preece
Vivian
Robert Moran
Nemo
J. W. Hancock and
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