Home Run Baker to quit baseball
Philadelphia reports that star third baseman "Home Run" Baker will retire from baseball and not return to the Athletics next season. Manager Connie Mack announced at a Philadelphia Sporting Writers' Association dinner that Baker, 29, seeks time for farming in Maryland, after a storied run since 1908 including key roles in the 1911 and 1913 World Series. Baker batted .436 with twelve homers last year. The event also honored Larry Lajoie returning to the Athletics, and noted new managers Wild Bill Donovan and Pat Moran for the Highlanders and Nationals.
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Philadelphia
Baker
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Sporting Writers’ Association
Athletics
Mack
Maryland
New York Giants
Larry Lajoie
Bill Donovan
Pat Moran
New York Highlanders
Philadelphia Nationals
State League Meeting Set in Thomasville Friday
Cordele Ga February 16 Special Prentnd Dick Jemison of the Georgia State league called a meeting of league directors in Thomasville Friday February 19 to ratify the proposed schedule for the coming season discuss the salary limit and conduct any other business. Jemison was in Cordele this afternoon from Americus and will visit the other four circuit cities before the meeting with expectations that opening season arrangements will be satisfactorily settled.
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Cordeld
Dick Jemison
Georgia State League
Thomasville
Jemison
Cordele
Americus
President Jemison to Visit Waycross for 1915 Plans
Waycross Ga February 16 President Dick Jemison of the league is expected in Waycross Wednesday night for a conference with local baseball officials and fans. He tours the circuit explaining plans for the 1915 season and it is believed a resolution to fix the salary limit at 900 will pass along with other changes in recommendations from retiring president I J Kalman.
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Waycross
Dick Jemison
Ate League
Wycross
Baseball Association
I J Kalman
U S to Extradite Johnson From Mexico
Chicago february 16 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion will be extradited from Mexico after Federal District Attorney Clyne said the offense for which Johnson was tried is not extraditable but a recent Supreme Court ruling covers conspiracy to violate U S laws If not returned through formal channels he will be indicted for conspiracy and brought back wherever he is Joins boxing career ending in Juarez escape and pursuit.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Mexico
Clyne
Johnson
Supreme Court
United States
Juarez
Europe
Frank Baker Retires From Baseball Fight Set Draws Local Hype
Local admirers back Howard to topple Jacksonville sensation Frankie Whitney in a ten round bout at the Bijou theater Tuesday night. Howard and Whitney will weigh in at 138 pounds at 3 pm with a three editor commission and Mike Saul as referee to settle verdicts post bout. Tickets are on sale at Rex Chess place and Elkin drug store at Five Points.
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Frankie Howard
Jacksonville
Frankie Whitney
Hioward
Fong
Florida
Frank
Budd
Loral
Howard
Atlanta
Mike Saul
Rex
Chess’ Place
Elkin Drug Store
Boys' High Defeats Tech High 47 to 19 In Senior Prep Game
Boys' High led Tech High throughout in a 47 to 19 victory at Wesley Memorial. Alfred Scott sparked the offense with 25 points, Fincher added 8 and Bedell contributed, while Tech High managed only two field goals in the second half. The Peacock-Manist game was postponed due to illness and will likely be played Saturday morning.
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Boys’ High
Tech High
Wesley Memorial
Alfred Scott
Scott
Big Bill Fincher
Branard
Pars
Alee
Kor Tecige
Fae’ Ot Weacinte
Aim Bedell
Fincher
B. Adams
Cintz
PB. Day. White
J. Bedell
Bammiatt Beott
Lowry Gy
W. Bedellik
Adams
R.G. Harlan
Bancher
Blanchard
Wield
Boee High
Cutz
Professional Golfers In Match At Augusta
Augusta Ga February 16 Special The professional amateur foot ball golf tournament began this morning in Augusta with top pros in attendance. Notables include Walter Hagen Walter Foven Chester N D McNamara Tom Morrigan Jim Campbell Robert Cunningham Jack Joy Ralph Thomas Leo McDonald M J Barnes Walter Fovargue Tom Mulgrew Jim Norton David and Alex Oglivie Alex Cunningham Andrew Gordon Ernest Newnham. The event draws strong interest locally as a yearly feature.
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Augusta
He Phavers
Walter ‘En,ohester
Dom L. McNamara
Tom Errigan
Jim Campbell
Robert Cunningham
Jack Joy
Ralph Thomas
Leo, McDonald
M. J. Barnes
Walter Fovargue
Tom Mulgrew
Jim Norton
Davia
Alex Oglivie
Alex Cunningham
Andrew Gordon
Ernest Newnham
Arrangements Made for Army Navy Game at Polo Grounds
New York on February 1 reports that all arrangements are set for the 1915 Army Navy football game to be held November 27 at the Polo grounds. A conference with West Point and Annapolis officers and New York Nationals leaders agreed on conditions and seating plans, with about 45 000 spectators expected.
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New York
Polo Grounds
C.D. Wroox
D. I. Sultan
C. B. Meyer
West Point
P. Fairfield
Dr Fisher to Visit Atlanta Next Tuesday 23d
An error announced Dr George J Fisher secretary of the physical department of the international Y M C A of North America would arrive in Atlanta Tuesday for a several day visit. The correct date places his arrival next Tuesday the 23rd. He will be guest of the local Y M C A and deliver lectures to city organizations.
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George J. Fisher
International Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Christian Association of North America
Atlanta
Billiards Standings Released for New York League
In New York on February 16 the official standings of contestants in the billiard players leagues were announced, detailing ranking order and positions for the season.
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New York
Classified athletic meet at Y tonight
The second classified athletic meet of the season will be staged at the Y M C A tonight. A large number of men have entered the events and it promises to be a hammer from the start. The meet uses last meet's classification, starts at 8, and includes events such as 60 yard potato race, running high jump, standing broad jump, and fence vault.
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Aow
Thirty five boys contest in YMCA athletic event
Thirty five boys from School A and School Intermediate division attended the second YMCA athletic meet in Marsh. Records were broken across events with Flinn winning the 76 yard in 9 1 6 seconds, Armistead and Staton tied for 125 yard dash in 16 seconds, and Armistead and Staton claiming top spots in running high jump with 6 feet 1 1 2 inches while Jones and Turner earned other top finishes.
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Marsh
Mory Flinn
Frank Armistead
Albert Staton
Francis Jones
Frank Armiste
Indoor tennis semifinals reach in national championship
New York hosts the national indoor tennis championship with RB Pen G F Touchard and A M Lovibond advancing to singles semifinals. Schoolboys L V Robinson and H W Robinson win doubles, defeating Count Otto Salm and F C Zehrmann. Doubles rounds include L Jatt with P C Dodge, J M Steinacher with Lincoln Reimer, and pairs including Rosenbaum and Lovibond. Third round features J V Robinson and W Robinson overcoming R U L Robinson and Gordon Robinson.
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New York
Pen
G. F. Touchard
A. M. Lovibond
L. V. Robinson
H. W. Robinson
Otto Salm
F. C. Zehrmann
L. Jatt
P. C. Dodge
H. Hooker
M. Ely
J. M. Steinacher
Lincoln Reimer
Pauli P. Goold
H. J. Manchester
William Rosenbaum
Arthur M. Lovibond
Carroll J. Post
James P. Lee
Abraham Bassford, Jr
George King
B. M. Phillips
Hemsen Schenck
F.C Zehrmann
J. V. Robinson
W. Robinson
Dr. R. U
Miss Louise Lee Collapses After Hazing Incident at Girls College
February report from Purvis notes Miss Louise Lee, a student at the Girls Agricultural College, under physician care after hazing by fellow students. Authorities opened an inquiry following her collapse Sunday night when peers in scant outfits appeared at her window. She remained unconscious for over two hours and endured severe shock, doctors say.
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Purvis
Louise Lee
Girls’ Agricultural College
Miss Lee
Bank Closed After Arrest of Cashier in Ravenswood
Parkersburg, W. Va February 16 The state banking department closed the McKinley Security Bank Ravenswood declaring it insolvent. RE E McKinley former cashier was arrested and held on a charge of making false entries on the bank books. The bank had capital of 25000 dollars and deposits of 340000 dollars. McKinley resigned last November.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
State Banking Department
McKinley Security Bank
Pt. Ravenswood
RE. E. McKinley
McKinley
Open Shop System Adopted by Ohio Coal Operators
Eastern Ohio coal operators meet in Cleveland and decide to run mines under an open shop system. Committees are formed to work out details and report to Secretary of Labor Wilson in Washington. Operators claim all efforts toward settlement have been exhausted.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wilson
Washington
Bergie National Porcelains
Berge National Porcelains
Bergie National
Bergie
Harl R. Colby
Southers
Courtland
Atlanta
Auburn Ave
Artists' Club Recital At Ansley Hotel Honors Mrs Jenkins
The Artists' Club led by president Mrs J M H Jenkins held a recital in the Ansley hotel last night. An engaging program featured musical, oratorical and vocal numbers and drew about 200 members.
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Artists’ Club
JM. H. Jenkins
Ansley Hotel
Ohio Society Banquet at Ansley Hotel Held Friday
The Ansley hotel announces the coming banquet of the Ohio society to be held Friday night at 8 o'clock in the assembly hall. The society includes 200 well known Atlantans who are native Ohioans. Several distinguished speakers will be on the program.
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Ansley Hotel
Ohio Society
Assembly Hall
Biggest Game of Year Saturday in Atlanta Showdown
Atlanta and Columbus Y M C A clash for southern basketball honors with one loss apiece. Joe Bean’s squad seeks championship. Columbus aims to take sole ownership amid strong wins over regional rivals. Coach Mike Donahue likely to referee. audience expects a high intensity contest.
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Atlanta
Joe Bean
Columbus Y. M.C. A
Mike Donahue
Auburn
Columbus
University of Georgia
Athens
Atlanta Athletic Cn
Feds Plan Early Open to Gain Edge in Baseball
New York report states Federal league president Gilmore plans to start the season before the other major leagues to gain an early advantage. The league will not relocate to New York this season and Kansas City will transfer to Newark only. Baltimore note: Gilmore says plans for a minor league in New England are abandoned temporarily.
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New York
Pinehurst
N. c
FR. B Ward
Brooklyn Federals
Gilmore
Federal League
New York City
Kansas City
Newark
Baltimore
James A. Gilmore
New England
Druid Hills Golf Club Stroke Championship Set
On Saturday February 20 the Druid Hills Golf Club will host an eighteen hole stroke competition with handicaps. Net scores determine winners with five prizes awarded for the five lowest nets including McGregor wooden clubs, golf balls, and an iron club. Entry fee is one ball and winter rules apply.
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Druid Hills Golf Club
McGregor
Druid-Hille Golf Club
Rohe Former Cracker Manager Handles Newnan Club
Newnan Georgia February 16 Special After a Georgia Alabama league directors meeting the Newnan team received a wire from George Rohe former Atlanta Southern League star and 1918 manager offering services for the coming season and a contract was mailed Rohe has consistently led the league in attendance and officials predict the best outlook yet for Newnan's season
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Newnan
George Rohe
Atlanta
Newman
Want Ads Information Service At Your Local Paper
Courteous operators familiar with rates and classifications offer complete information and help craft effective want ads. Telephone accounts accommodated for in directory listings. Ads by phone require same day payment or billing by mail. Every home basle for con stitution want ads.
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Constitution
Co- Operative Hospital Association
Lane
Butehices Street
Setudia
Ivy
Éouen Ie
Supreme Court Georgia Docket Lists by Circuits
The February 9 1916 clerk’s notice in Atlanta details March Term 1815 orders by circuit with case counts per county. It lists Northern Western Eastern and Southern circuits and the counties under each, notes total criminal cases and hearing dates, and names clerk D Harrison. It also covers a Jasper County bankruptcy sale and notices for various job ads and classifieds.
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Supreme Court OF Georgia
Atlanta
Supreme Court of
State of Georgia
Elbert
Banks T. Clarke
Gwinnett
Alackson
Walten
Nor’ Asthan
Erkourr
Habersham
Cherokee
Cobb
Wennia L Forsyth I
SRR Pickens
Bartow
Gatooee
Dade
Gordon
Murray
Wrresie le Ene Ome
Chattooga
Peada
Walker
Allspoosa
Douglas
Paulding
Polk
COWET
Heard
Troup
Mee
Oe Fliing ‘Cincurt
Fayette
Spalding Genulger Gincurt
Lee
Marconi Samte
Cordele
Crisp
Trevin
Wills Bany Circoet
Calhoun
Becatur
Grady
Turner
Worth Southern Circu
Berrien
Cobrpitta
Echals
Lowndes
Fromad
Tift B
Ermcurr
Q Montgomery
Dublin
Cireurs
Johnson
Laurens
Sree
Wick Etka
Glynn
Feff Davis
Guar Fan
Anes
See Santa
Fulton
D. Harrison
Situation Wanted Classified Ads Read Like A Snapshot
A flood of brief help wanted notices lists female assistants and clerical staff seeking domestic, stenographic, or milliner roles. Entries include household companion duties, housework help, a milliner seeking $20 monthly, a stenographer with strong references, a washerwoman, and various positions with contact box numbers and old neighborhood addresses.
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Gesfres
Valentine St
Wanted Teachers Attention Colored teachers in first grade Georgia
Abbreviated small ads list teaching positions in Abbeville Georgia and nearby. Includes wishes for qualified colored teachers, ad hoc notices on automobiles for sale and trade in real estate, and various consumer goods offerings. Contains several vehicle listings, hardware and groceries promotions, and a spark plug publicity blurb.
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Georgia
Abbeville
ACME
Bids Wanted Postoffice Department Washington 1915
Proposals for stationery and supplies for postal services to be received by April 7, 1915, at 10 am. Includes paper, cards, inks, typewriters, rubber goods, hardware, scales, and many other items for fiscal year 1915-1916. Blanks and specifications available from the Purchasing Agent. Postmaster General A. M. Burleson.
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Postoffice Depar Int
Washinton
Burleson
Lost and Found notices from a late city column
A column summarizes multiple lost items including a pair of gun metal lorgnettes at the Georgian Terrace, a brown mare mule from Mosley station, a pendant at Ansley Hotel, a red spring wagon from Vittur's Stable, an amethyst breech, a gold top parasol engraved Maud 1908, and a setter named Joe. Also listed are a phrenology ad for Mlle Valaire offering readings at 60c.
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Georgian Terrace
Peachtree Street
Merritts Avenue
Third Street
Gil Peachtree Street
Mosley Station
Marietta Carine
J. F. McClung
Marietta St
Atlanta
Ansley Hotel
Wren's Nest
Capital City
Vittur
Marietta Street
Bell
Ivy
Maud
Ladien
Joe
Mathewson Place
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U.S
J. Johnson
Frank Baker
Downs
Tech Hgh
Marist Peacock
DR. Fisher
Ave
Sutton
Demarest
Taylor Sikew
Aid Yamada
Schaefer
Catton
al Cochran
Florida. Service
Southern Railway
Pullman
Brunswick
Royal Palm
Y.M.C.A
Mercer
Chattanooga Tigers
Chattanooga
Joe Raan
Birmingham Athletic Club
Blayville
Birmingham
Slagville
Druid Hills Golf
Rohe
Cracker
Frank J. Howard
Foote-Davies
Edgewood Avenue
Pryor
PH Brewster
Albert Howell
J Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
Dorsey
Brewster, Howell
Atlante
leTare
Jasper County
Hodge Mercantile Company
Shady Dale
J. N. Talley
Aldo
Gale
W. J. Tucker
Trustes
Rhody Dale
Lbm
Batnds
Monticello
BEM CO
Ivy Hu
Alle Gallaher
Peachtree St
G. C. Branning
Atlanta Barber College
East Mitchell St
Ocala
Fla
Cali
town-Randolph
Agen General
Toenl Jhranch Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Holloway Bros
Pasadena
Cal
LiVn
Fisher Company
P. O. Box
Memphis
Tenn
Linton Co
Atlanta-Washington
Indianapolis, Inc
Georgia Roads
Dope
Indianapolis
Ind
National Co- Operative Realty Co
Mardenbldg
D.C
Het
Franklin Institute
Rochester
Fourth National Bank
Frank- Ma Institute
Frederick Apts
Pry
Aragon Hotel
Franklin’ Institute
Ires
Ideal School of Millinery
Jackson
Bell Bros
West 69Th St
New ‘Ort
Advertiser Publishing Co
Metter
SMITE
Forsyth Building
Constitution Office
Mark
Main
Southern Mills
J. M
Wallace Street
Ponce de Leon Ave
Glaga
James Alexander
Wymen St
W. Mitchell St
Studebaker
Ford
Forsyth Aireet
Brookhaven Club
HMM
Smith Company
Auburn Avenue
Motor Car Rep. Co. OV
Braault NG
Whitehall St
Eae Ep
Chirg and
Peachtres Sts
EL H. Odombros
Ene Automobile
Ivy Street
NOTIC
Collier & Eady
Guntersville
Ala
Jax Fruit & Produce, Co
Jaxonville, Fla
F. R. P. Bechit CO
Pleyer
U. K
Auvama_stre
Savannah
Ams Dey
Feathere
American Mattress CO
Wii
Peters ST. Main
ATL
Ther Company
Warren Place
WTED
Wwe
Sia
Audress
Elty
EL Bemaa
Mlle
Valaire
Whitehall Strest
Leeee
Philips & Crew
W. H. Childs
College Park
Bell Phone
Foster
Willams
Rogers’ Atore
Harris and
Williams
Peachtree
Ira M. T. Mitchell
Windsor Street
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