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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1913

Page

7

Local Athletics Title Claims Lead City Basketball Race

The Atlanta area buzzes as Columbia eyes a city crown after a strong, standout performance. Star forward Tippo Teldy and guard Lamia Newnan anchor Columbus as they push to claim the state title, hoping to outpace Atlanta and lift the season into a historic finish.

Tippo Teldy Chan Ani Iid Columbus Criti Passie Masaey Lamia Newnan Dorien Lian Uae

Amateur Rampions Poof Jump Sets New Record

A Norwegian student and amateur jumper broke the works record today in a high jump event at Ortyet of Uhl. He cleared over one foot past the former world best, touching a new peak beyond prior height marks.

Ortyet Uhl Aly

Lincoln Negress Is Dead

A fragmented notice reports the death of a Lincoln area girl described as a young woman. The text appears garbled but mentions relatives and a funeral, with references to dates and local context. The fragmentary line suggests a brief obituary note in a local column.

Neve Darrien In Washington Sab tersyidle Cee bom dirs re spect

Neve Darrien in Washington shows tersyidle patterns as a dairy operation expands its capacity near three hundred tons. The facility ships cream to Florida cities in winter and Georgia areas in summer, with modern waterworks sewerage and lighting improvements supporting the plant.

Washington Bern Oparth Saniers Sille Florida Georgia

Farmers Union backs cotton cuts and corn rise in Washington County

The Farmers union meets to record support for reducing cotton acreage and expanding corn planting. Fertilizer factories run full tilt as farmers haul guano for the coming crop. State President Lancan Brown returns home, praising union efforts and local fertilizer direct purchasing to save middleman profits.

Washington County We Lancan & Brown Farmers Union

A Cracker a Day for Fans 14.G. E. Price

This fragile fragment outlines a daily series on crackers and a pitcher named Price. It references games against Wasaville, Teddy Tur on the mound, and hints at team prospects for the season. Details are unclear but mention of positions and fielding recurs.

Two Big Games in Atlanta Basket League This Week

The Atlanta Athletic Club faces the OoM 1O at Tatters Court on Tuesday while the Knights of Columbus meet Yo M 4A at Jaters Court on Friday. The league title may hinge on the Friday matchup as both teams hold slim leads and a half game separates first and second place.

Atlanta Pliss Theoom Tatter's Court Knights O¢ Columbus Jaters Court Lridis Ubie Hyatec Af Tambas Athinta Athith Club Plain Ie Pitth

Tris Speaker Signs Boston Fabritais U8 Iresider

Tris Speaker has signed with Boston, becoming the first regular outfielder to join for the upcoming season. The new contract includes a substantial salary increase, marking a major raise for the veteran in the Boston lineup.

Tris” Speaker Boston Fabritais Iresider Weller Boston Aim Soit Ward Hxage Tennit Tris Speaker Eftter Gelder Tas Boston

Inauguration Tickets On Sale February 28 to March 3

Tickets for the presidential inauguration go on sale February 28 through March 3 with a March 19 deadline and potential extension to April 10. Stopovers are allowed with return spins aboard Seaboard.

Larry Tale Weno Seaboard

Joe Tinker Escapes Auto Accident

Joe Tinker of the Cincinnati National League baseball team narrowly escaped injury in an auto accident. Witnesses report the car veered to the curb after the front wheels clipped, but Tinker was unhurt and remained at the scene.

Atlinta Forbes Sil Manne Aiserd Seatanap Ix Carer Wea Ory Joe Tinker Ant Behpatry Ciminnati Cs Sn Srelans Atehe Anu Bas Tun Os Co

Baracas to Meet Tuesday Evening for Banquet Planning

Baracas will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday evening with Un West and Baptist Boraca present. Key business includes final arrangements for the annual banquet next month and Phase 4, expected to be the largest and best yet. all classes not members of the Baraca union are invited to join.

Bite Wit UN West Baptist Boraca Baraca Union

Berries ripen early in Decatur area this season

Farmers near Decatur are harvesting early strawberries planted around Thanksgiving. Sam Tieman of Baceville reports berries produced now in good size and flavor. The crop started ripening this Wednesday marking an early harvest for the region.

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Irrenuous Session Promised At Spring Meeting Thursday

The Southern Association prepares for a tense spring meeting with key issues on the schedule and wage limits. Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, and Nashville contest dates while discussions over the league rule on salaries intensify. A side note includes plans for a Southern league sporting writers association to address scoring issues.

Atlanta Southern League Seribes Nogsa Sulurdis Lebruuz Prem Ney Farminghin Montgomer Plas Exreselin Sore Tarsident Iilenas Hinesel Pat Prugh Birmingham Jones Montgomery Nashedub 4Ilaway Callaway Na Onal Association Leagu Sporting Writes Association of the South

Columbus Quint in Birmingham Special Basketball Showdown

Birmingham hosts the Columbus Young Men's Christian Association team for a pivotal midweek game. Columbus won their previous meeting 39 to 23 and Birmingham aims to reverse the score with a full lineup. Mobile also closes the season against Birmingham after a narrow earlier win.

Birmingham Ata Columbus Young Meas Chiisian Association Hirringham Columbus Columbs Barang Hirmingham Mobile Young Mens Christian Association Mobie Mobile Birmingham Maralu

Sacred Recital at All Saints Church Delightful Afternoon Program

All Saints Episcopal church hosted a sacred recital directed by William Amand. The program featured Mrs Hugh Atkinsomiana and Miss Nellie Jo Jackson on violin, with selections by Jaded Rontempa and Giolrandrew Bucks. Notable numbers included Lead Lights for male voices and Mendelssohn motet. The full choir and soloists impressed a packed congregation, with the audience overflowing the church steps.

Giolrandrew Messrs Woaham Vane Frank Candell Ward Wet Dachard Beusch Mendelssohn

Bribery probe in U S senatorial election continues

The special grand jury investigating alleged bribery in the United States senatorial election will resume sessions tomorrow. Indictments for felonies and misdemeanors have been returned against six West Virginia legislators.

Charleston Special Grand Jury United States West Virginia Legislate

Wake Forest Opens Georgia Clash in Athens Thursday

Wake Forest basketball travels to Athens to face the Georgia quintet on Thursday in a nonconference meeting. The matchup pits two programs seeking momentum as the season advances.

Wake Forest Georgia Athens University of Georgia

Fulton Teams Close Season with Armory Double Header

The 1912 Fulton basketball season ends with a Wednesday Armory double header and a postponed Thursday game. Company H meets Agogas while Company C faces S VC, the latter for the title. Company C has one loss. the 8 VoD club holds a clean slate. A D victory grants the pennant, while a Company victory ties the 8 VoD club, sparking a playoff to decide the lead.

Fulton Basketball Leagues Armory Courts Company H Company C S VC The

Second Baptist Swamped In Opener By First Christian

The First Christian Sunday school team defeated Second Baptist by 2478 to 991 points in the opener. Attendance, Bible counts, and school ranks fueled the lead as the contest continues next Sunday with Baptists aiming to regain top status. Leroy Rogers reported the Christian totals and urged a stronger effort from Second Baptist.

Second Baptist First Christian Christism Second Baptist School Christian Church The Baptists Pupjia Leroy Rogers First Christian Church

Thomas Heads to Whitney Bout in New Orleans Card

Thomas the New Grievns light boxer Joe Thomas left New Orleans for Atlanta to meet Whitney opponent. Promoter Norton Bill will announce full card. bout at Or Theum theater with Kid Young and Spider Brite in semi window. ticket prices undecided. Clxie Athletic Club leases venue with ample seating.

Thomas Norton Bill Kid Young Spider Brite Or Theum Clxie Athletic Club

Whitney Aims For Big Bout As Hopes Ride Bank Roll

Whitney plans to train hard with his backers ready to stake a large bankroll. He bets on winning against Thomas and Ruswell to secure future bouts in New Orleans and Atlanta. A victory here sets up a likely meeting with Nelson in weeks, drawing strong local interest in lightweight boxing.

Whitney New Orleans Corr Thomas and Ruswell Orleans Lee Mander Atlanta Nelson Will Freath Thomas

Mercer V Tech Georgia Tech to play two games this week

Mercer University faces Georgia Tech in back to back basketball contests this weekend with one home game at Crystal Palace against the Tackets and a second away game at Auburn. The schedule mirrors recent practice with two consecutive matchups.

Georgia Tech Mercer University Crystal Palace Jackets Auburn

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