Chattanooga Sore Over Schedule Clash in Southern League Row
Column in The Chattanooga Times quotes O B Andrews blasting Charley Frank over a controversial schedule mailed by President Baugh. Frank defends secrecy and notes annual discontent, while trades, signings, and future moves reshape the Crackers roster as Chattanooga faces timing and revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jemlac Gssifer
O. B. Andrews
Chattanooga
Charlea Frank
Crackers
Baugh
Frank
Chattanooga Times
Andrews
Sid Smith
New Orleans
Hlett
Valdosta
Matty
Kknoay
Lot
Emory Freshmen Defeat Seniors in Local Game
At Emory University Oxford Ga February the freshmen defeated the senior basketball team 3 to join the university squad Teasley Butler and Weddington starred for the freshmen while Thomas led the seniors The game started slow but heated in the second half with many fouls. Joe Corbett brother of James J Corbett signed as a pitcher for San Francisco’s Pacific Coast League team for a tryout to prove he can regain his form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emon
University
Oxford
Emory
San Francisco
Joe”" Corbett
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Gwen B
Y M C A Hosts Big Night For Georgia Companies
Andrews Raves at Franklin leads Andrews Raves at Y M C A as Georgia railway and Power and Atlanta Gas Light join, with nearly every division attending. Franklin promises a full evening of athletic events, games, and contests from 7 30, plus hot chocolate and water. The event aims to showcase athletic prowess and cordial hospitality as host officers anticipate a lively, crowded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Christian Inssociation
Georgia Railway and Power
Atlanta Gas Light Companies
Mr. Franklin
Arrani
Inter-Corporation
Jackson
Spartacus
Willard Moran Fight Postponed to March 25
Chicago reports promoter Dave Lawsohn announcing the Willard Moran boxing match tentatively set for March 25 after Willard’s illness and inability to condition in time for March 8. Tex Rickard opposed with Tom Jones present. final decision to be discussed in Chicago tomorrow at six o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dave Lawsohn
Willard-Moran
Willard
Tex Rickard
New York
Lewsdohn
Tom Jones
Rickard
Jones
Infield Fly Rule Explained by Billy Evans
Billy Evans clarifies that an infield fly is any fly ball the umpire can handle with an infielder, not limited by distance or height. He details a ninth inning scenario where an infield fly rule becomes pivotal as infielders abandon standard positions to field a bunt and runners advance, leading to debate over outs and runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopire
Cuse Tomars
Home Run Baker Bought by Yankees
New York announces J Franklin Baker former Philadelphia star third baseman has been sold to the New York Americans on a three year contract. Negotiations ended after a 10 day conference with Athletics owner Connie Mack and Yankees' Ruthpert. Baker, born Trappe, Md., 1886, starred in the 1913 World Series and batted .319 in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Franklin Baker
Philadelphia
New York Americans
William E. Donovan
Yankees
Baker
Connie Mack
Athletics
T. Li Huston
Jacob Ruppert
Mack
The
Trapper
Trappe
J. Franklin Baker
Eddie Collins
Vernon
Bradley
Cambridge
Cleveland Club Sold to Unnamed Syndicate
Chicago February 15 The Cleveland American League club appears sold to a syndicate with Harry Sinclair not a member. Sanction to be sought in New York. Lee Fuh re-signed for next year. Georges Stovall rumored for management but not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tomight
Johnson
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Capital
Harry Sinclair
New York
Jutuson
Lee Fuh
Georges Stovall
Barons Buy Derrick To Fortify First Base
Birmingham club announces purchase of Derrick, a hard hitting first baseman from Portland in the Pacific Coast league. Coyle will retire. Derrick hit .250 in 139 games and ranked third in fielding in the coast league, solving the first base problem and completing Molesworths roster plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Smith
Barons
Elib
Derrick
Portland
Coyle
Perrick
Molesworth
Barons Buy Derrick From Puclana Club
The Swingham Baseball association announced that First Baseman Derrick has been purchased outright from the Puclana Oregon club of the Pacific Coast League. Mickey Goyie, who played first base for the Barons last year, will not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Swingham Baseball Association
Derrick
Puclana
Oregon
Pacific Coast League
Mickey Goyie
Barons
Moran the Wandering Jew of Baseball a Long Career
J Herbert Moran born February 16 1906 in Costello Pa a noted globetrotter of baseball wandered between clubs from Dubois to Providence then Rochester Brooklyn Cincinnati and Boston Braves over a career marked by great work but failing legs. He played in 1910 1911 1914 and joined the Braves last season before being released in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Ckeary
J. Herbert Moran
Herbie
Boris Wagner
Eddie Plank
Moran
Boston Braves
Costello
Westfield
Dubois, Ps
Braves
Schmalstig Sues Taft Over Sale of Cubs
Charles Schmalstig, agent for Charles P Taft, sues Taft in Cincinnati for 35555 claiming he owned 100 shares of the Chicago club swapped to Weeghman and Taft allegedly gained 500000 for 800 shares while refusing to return 55955 to Schmalstig, who earlier worked in Taft's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmalstig
TAFT
CUBS
Sepmnaterly
Hid
Grant Park Triumphs Over Ramblers In Fast Local Game
Grant Park defeated Ramblers 14 to 4 in a tightly contested Monday night matchup. The Grant Park five impressed with team passing and a swift pace, led by key contributions from Carter, J Gaston, B Gaston, Winburn, Eskew, Davidson, Tidwell, and Feacock, supplying the scoring and defense in a game noted for its speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramblers
Grant Park
Folewing
Carter
FE J. Gaston
Feacock
B. Gaston
Winburn
Eskew
Davidson
Tidwell
Bull Dog of Navy Retired to California Naval Militia
The battleship Oregon known as Bull Dog of the Navy was retired at Mare Island Navy Yard on February 16 and handed over to California's naval militia. She earned fame in the round-the-world cruise that began near Cape Horn and culminated at the battle of Santiago on July 3, 1898.
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Navy
Vallejo
Cal
Oregon
Naval Militia of
California
Mare Island Navy Yard
Cape Horn
Santiago
The Chestnut Tree Ball Player and the Henpecked Wife
A famed ball player, married to a meticulous wife, finally attends a game after years. In a pivotal ninth inning moment he hammers a foul line drive, then ditches the bat and dashes toward first as the crowd roars. A ribbing spectator yells for him to put the bat away.
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Hubby
Obadiah
Army and Navy Game Likely in New York Next Fall
New York will host the Army and Navy football game next fall unless Philadelphia builds a stadium matching Polo Grounds capacity. Dr. J William White announced after a meeting with Lt W T Smith that Fore Grounds was chosen for 1916, the seating capacity factor settling the decision. Marty McFlare signed by Boston Americans from New York Yankees, with no other players involved. Britton of Chicago defeated Ted Hid Lewis in a ten round boxing match in Brooklyn, with scores closer early then favoring Britton after round five.
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Philadelphia
New York
Army
Smith
Marty McHale
Red Sox
Boston
Boston Americans Today
Marty McFlare
New York Americans
Britton
Chicago
Ted
Hid) Lewis
England
Brooklyn
Lewis
Sports in Short Metre Conference and Exhibitions
The piece notes the second conference of the department of game breeding and preserving at the American Game Protective Association in New York on March 6 and 7. It cites about 4,000 gun clubs and 400,000 enthusiasts nationwide, mentions James Cox Brady of Gladstone N J importing a prize winning English pony aged six with 27 blue ribbons and five championships, and hints at a Newark marathon event and a Frank Gotch Ad Bangal wrestling match in Los Angeles with potential $41,000 exhibition stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Game Protective Association
New York
James Cox Brady
Gladstone
N. 3
Iria
I Newark
N. J
Frank Gotch
Ad Bangal
Los Angeles
Santos
Atlanta Deed Notices From 1916 Subdivisions And Streets
Property transfers and deeds recorded in Atlanta and Decatur from 1912 to 1918 list multiple lot sales in Cleiremont Park subdivision and other areas. Names include W. Kirkpatrick, B. Galloway, Susie Galloway, J. H. Whissnant, P. Hopkins, Edward Jones, and F. Campbell Coal Co. Documents note dates, street boundaries, and lot dimensions across McLendon, Candler, Ansley, College, and King’s Highway corridors.
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Ter W. Kirkpatrick
Cleiremont Park
B. Stewart
J. D. Coby
Ave
Gusley B. Galloway
City of Atlanta
Ansley Street
O. T. Steele
Utterbeck
Decatur
Winn Avenue
Forrest Street
Walter W. Kirkpatrick
B.S Flack
Clatremont Park
P. Hivere
W. H. S. Hamilton
Devatur
Ming's Highway
College Avenue
King's Highway
Antley Street
King’s Highway
P. B. Hopkins
P. Eve
Ponce de Leon Place
Montgomery Atrest
Edward Jones
L. & Perry
Asienta
McLendon Street
Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution
Advertisers learn rates in the Constitution with 10 cents per line for single insertions and tiered pricing for multiple insertions. Ads require at least two lines, must be in writing, and no phone-only orders. operators offer wording help and payment is due upon publication. The notice promotes using home distribution for Constitution want ads and local telephone directory listings for account setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omtable
Atlanta
Constitution Office
Lost and Found notices with rewards for returns
Fragmented notices describe lost items and rewards. A ladies black velvet purse containing $40 in gold is advertised between Myrtle and Jacheon in a column. A small white male dog with blaze face and a car dog is reportedly missing with a reward offer. Additional losses include Mil Pook on the north side and a poster seeking return to 766 North Boulevard with a $6 reward. Contact Ivy S487.
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Toston
Myrtle
Jacheon
Ivy
Faith Ton
Blaze
Cail
Atlanta
Mil Pook
North Side
Patry
North Boulevard
Peey
Tim Bory
Pewee
Classified Notices Aggregate of Services and Ads in Atlanta
A jumble of 19th century classified items appears from Atlanta with varied services. Offers include art and craft sales, medical cures, maternity care, spiritualist readings, dressmaking instruction, astrology advice, hair work buying, tobacco products, piano tuning, and professional legal services from Brewster Howell & Heyman. The fragmentary listings mention addresses on Whitehall, Simpson Street, Peachtrees, and Carnegie Way, with several phone or instrument-like contact cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Blt
Paltonett
Madame DE Lyle
Simpson Street
West Peachires
Upstaira
Alde
Whitehall
Avanta
Peachires
Palmer _ Seione
Atiacla
W. Corwell
Waitebell
Chan
Harde Falegm
Help Wanted Trades and Barber Trade Jobs
Help wanted ad offers positions in trades and barber work. Mentions two handy workers training in barber trade while learning, with steady out of town work and good pay. References requested. Address 18% Broadway New Yorks and mentions various trades and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyiog
Pe Basher College
Bad Michell &J
Con-Union
Foor
Henca
Trom
Uanaportefjon Furaichea
Atate
Molders
Room
Broadway
New Yorks
Help Wanted and Offices Wanted Listings
A chaotic classified page offers numerous help wanted notices, from stenographers and clerks to traveling salespeople and housekeepers. It includes positions for young men and boys, clerical work, immigrant shop experience, and even government clerk exams, with many Tennessee and Atlanta area addresses and vague wage claims.
Situation Wanted Ad Notices From The Constitution
A batch of early 20th century classified style notices seeks positions. Applicants include a mechanic chauffeur with plumbing skill, an Englishwoman with scientific research background seeking interview in Atlanta, a salesman in grocery trade, a French tutor or business connection, a clerical worker in a large corporation, and other young men seeking advancement opportunities. Contact details reference the Constitution Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houe
Chamber of Commerce
Ivylanta
Englisama
Oxford
Deulren & A
Atlanta
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Care Constitution
Henchmanst
Ivy
F.C
West Peshhtree Street
Maine
Clearing House
Situation Wanted Male Hotel Cook and Helper
Situation wanted notices from a hotel man seeking work as a neat cook and competent hotel staff, age six, married, English. Interview call Ivy 7119 and 611 Chamber of Commerce Clearing House for Employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy
Chamber of Commerce
FOR SALE AND WANTED AT ATLANTA FURNITURE EXCHANGE
Local classified items list numerous for sale notices and wanted ads. Items include used furniture, appliances, office equipment, and miscellaneous goods with contact names, addresses, and phone numbers. Highlights feature antiques, pianos, refrigerators, scales, baths, and job printing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs Alction CO
Decatur BT
Avlanla
Central Auction Company
Mitene
St Main
Bargula
Muscadine
Ala
Maboxing
Addresa
Poultry Seed and Pet Stock and Seeds for Sale
Poultry and seed items offered across several listings. Buttington hens and roosters one year old. Thoroughbred Scotch Collie for sale month old, well trained. Coons and possum dog, next best immediate. Incubators Buckeye incubatory, 60 eggs per batch, $2. Seeds include Velvet beans price 1.76 per bushel for small lots, 1.50 per bushel for over 10 bushels. Nurseries advertise trees for shade and crop benefit with office in Andalusia Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Munroe
W. He
Tlsdale
Andalusia
Murphy's Nurseries
Auburn Avenue
Ivy
Fitia
Southern Seed Parm
Atington
Live Stock and Farm Animals for Sale and Rent
Classified notices advertise Berkshire hogs shorthorn cattle jer sey cows and feed stock including 15 to 20 Georgia raised 1 year old mules. Also two Jersey cows, horses, buggy, and several dresses sewn and altered for sale. Listings include contact names and locations such as Piedmont Avenue, Walton Street, and various farms.
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Balanca
T. R. Sisrtell
Gradt
Vitara Sain Stable
Waltan_st
Piedmont Avenue
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Charley Frank
Bisland Allega
Tlns
Bisland
Rimningham
Joe Corbett
Charlie Frank
Billy Evans
Cleveland Club
Herbie Moran
Lews
Lean Derus
G. Embry
C. H Arnold
Kirk
Trotts Street
Warran Street
J. H. Whissnant
A. F. Copsland
Aten
Campbell Coal Company
Ve. Georgs i
Brewster
Albert Howell, Jr
Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heymet Dorsey
Brewster, Howell & Heyimaan
Connally
Ausata
C. RW
Washington
Omite
Cimesis
Frederick FL
Radler & Radler
Liveralgeet
Baltimore
Railway Institute
Mall
Earl Hopkins
Washington, D.C
Molar College
Forsyth
Franklin Institute
M. Foo
N.Y. U
Hochenter
Borss
Apple City
Constitution
New York Millinery School
Milsery
Whitehall Strest
Mra Carlton
USBLS
Idest Millinery
Peters
Missonsry
Svenue Ivy
Sea Me
Teachers Kome Teachers” Agency
Heat Service
Saost
Tibeta
Hesley
Ivy Tess
Simplex
Mitchell Street
Winfield P. Woolf
Mi. A
Prics
Bergain
Peachtree Street
Irté
Andreas
Moreland
Wight
Macellaneou
Furniture Exchange
Pyusenoia Gooom
Martin
Auburn
W. E. B McCelie
National Bann
Harrisburg
Addeus
Staon A. Ciectmath Obio
Atu Bargain Large
Mctray
Phoos
Bod Silvey
Mala
Call
North Side Plumbing Co
Sigma
Kent
Auborn
Tvy
Buttington
Bonepeat
Rus Zell
Shearer
Gradya Hopkinson
Wagphores
Shawnneck
Rogremors
Mansfield
Buckeye
Ulock
Marbut & Bnon
Hani “Aueata
Berkshire
Fale View Bayne Banmette
Src
Shedden Purma
CW. Fowler
Mer
Husmond
Young Jersey
Reet Jievutsch
Fey Ovale
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