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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1921

Page

4

Heavyweight Elimination Tonight Shapes Dempsey Title Scene

Tonight features a heavyweight elimination with Bob Martin facing Bill Brennan, a bout that could clarify whether either man can challenge Dempsey for the title. Brennan seeks a win to keep drawing power alive while Martin hopes to derail Brennan and position himself for a future shot. Georgia Tech basketball, without a gym, tours Virginia for experience as coach Alexander rebuilds the team and contends with scarce facilities.

Bob Martin Bill Brennan Wampsey Dempsey Brennan Utaworthy Aod A.F Fulton Morris Levinsky Als Martin Brennen Fistle Chartin Hb Roper Ray Smith A. H. Af Biartin Burke New Orleans Eyite Brannan Jimmy Bronson

Anderson to Begin to Cut Petrel Squad

More than fifty men turned out for Patret baseball practice at Oglethorpe as coach Anderson plans to trim the squad to about thirty by early next week. Optimism runs high despite a tough schedule, with Oscar Walton praised for recent hitting and early-season plans set for March 29 at the University of Georgia.

Ted Staton Patret Enyone Oglethorpe Évar Anderson Frank Isaye Hitle College Beffore 7M6 Oscar Walton The Petrels Wis Hittin Apacs University of Georgia At Ponce de Leon Theifans Ogtethorpe Hermance Hell Nice Tomer

Georges Caventier to Meet Jeff Smith in 20 Round Bout

Paris reports Georges Caventier first name Georges Carpentier, light heavyweight title hopeful, will fight Jeff Smith the American contender in a 20 round bout set for March 31 in Monte Carlo. Purported purse is 35000 dollars.

Paris Georges Cavatier Hmtop Sad Appion Jeff Smith Monte Carlo Tse

Washington state racing bill advances to vote in house

Olympia Wash February 17 state racing bill moves through the Senate with a reference to the house. The measure would establish a state racing commission and permit mutuel betting machines, aiming to regulate wagering and bring racing under state oversight.

Vympia Wash State Senate

Kirkwood Five Edges Decatur By One In Close Thriller

Decatur High School boys failed to break a 25 25 tie on their new court, forcing a five minute overtime in which Kirkwood guard Upshaw sealed a 25 24 victory with a late free throw. Fouls and rough play sparked a bench brawl after the final whistle. Decatur substitutes were Allen for Decatur and Phillips for Kirkwood. Decatur girls head to Lawrenceville Saturday to face the Lawrenceville Alch Schol five, aiming to avenge January defeat.

Decatur High School Kirkwood Upshaw Kirkwood Lady DDCAR Pos. Kire Brand Barnes Parker Pickett Vischer McGee Mathews Dowd McManister Rgi Decatur Allen Phillips Holt Caramercial Decatur Girls Lawrenceville Lawrenceville Alch Schol Decatureiris

East Point Quintet Defeats Seminary on Auditorium Court

East Point defeated Washington Seminary on the Auditorium court yesterday afternoon by a 9 to 3 score. The game featured fast play and sparked by players Pervine Thompson Roid Buchanan Peterson Carpenter Referse-Chambers. East Point Athletics plans a follow up with Lanier University tonight at East Point auditorium, with East Point girls set to face Lanier girls at the same time.

East Point Washington Seminary Pervine Thompson Roid Buchanan Peterson Carpenter Chambers East’ Point Lanier University Haat Point Lanier Girls Sah

Lamar County Medical Society Formed in Georgia

Physicians of Lamar county organized the Lamar County Medical Society at a Wednesday meeting in Barnesville with officers named for the first year. The group plans regular bi monthly meetings and an April scientific program. Officers include Dr J M F rmn as president and Dr C H Wills as vice president.

Barnesville Lamar County Lamar County, Medical Society J.M. F. Rmn Cc. H. Wills J. M. Anderson J. M. Ro C. H. Sages M. ¥. Cochran Medical Association of Georgia

Negro seeks death on rail after wife leaves him

A negro man in Woodruff County last night stepped before a Charleston and Southern railway train and was ground to pieces. He had told other negroes he had nothing to give for notice and had left his wife. The incident is described in fragmentary notes from the county.

Webrnary Suleiaseat Woodruff Charleston Itern Carolina Railway

Decatur Girls Top Kirkwood 35 to 8 in League clash

Decatur girls overwhelmed Kirkwood 35 to 8 on Decatur court. Mixa Cunningham starred with eleven points from fouls and field goals while Lockhart Brown added three field goals. Kirkwood struggled with passing and shooting as Bowen fouled out.

Decatur Girls Kirkwood Decatur Bowen Mixa Cunningham Miss Cunningham Misges Lockhart Brown Pas Kkirkwoood F “ Cunningham R. &. Lockhart Livsey Ah Fe Ekle Hall George Philpot Teferee Holt Commercial

Atlanta and Cotton to Play Soccer at Piedmont Park

Atlanta Soccer faces Cotton Athletics Saturday afternoon at Piedmont Park with kickoff at 3 o’clock. The Athletic team, recently organized, includes former Liverpool men now tied to cotton interests. Lineup lists MacIntyre Pearson Pavoa Jette Ottschaldt Williams Bryce Jones Smith Tomkinson Davies captain Rhindell Bagsnett and McKay. Reserves Wright See Sumner Referese J. C. Kear Inesmeon Scott Stone. Atlanta colors maroon. Athletic colors white.

Atlanta Piedmont Park Liverpool Cotton McKay Wright Sumner Referese J. C. Kear Inesmeon Scott and Stone Athletic

Sewanee Announces Football Schedule for 1921

Sewanee Tenn February 11 The Sewanees football schedule for the 1921 season lists Bryson College at Sewanee October 8 Orlethorpe University at Sewanee October 15 University of Alabama at Birmingham October 22 Kentucky State at Louisville October 29 University of Chattanooga at Chattanooga November 6 University of Tennessee at Knoxville November 12 Vanderbilt at Nashville Thanksgiving

Sewanee Tenn Sewanees Bryson College Orlethorpe University University of Alabama Birmingham Kentucky State Louisville University of Chattanooga Chattanooga University of Tennessee Knoxville Vanderbilt Nashville

Master of Home Runs Signs With Chicago

Chicago February 17 Taverett Yaryan catcher who led the Western league last season in home runs with 42 has signed a contract with the Chicago American League club. Yaryan is the fifth member of the catching staff to sign. He was purchased from Wichita.

Chicago Taverett Yaryan Yaryan Wichita

Giants to Recall Florida Collegian

New York officials announced the Giants likely would recall Lance Richbourg, Florida infielder, who had performed well in the minors after being farmed out by the Giants in 1918. The news reflects a move to bolster the roster with a tested prospect from the college program. Richbourg, associated with the University of Florida, had shown strong play while developing in the minors.

New York New York Nationals Lance Richbourg University of Florida Glatta

Los Angeles Race Entries Closed for Sprint Championship

Entries closed today for the sprint automobile championship at the Los Angeles speedway next Wednesday. Nine drivers entered including Tommy Milton, Alton Soulis, Ralph De Palma, John A. Thiele, Tra Vail, Roscoe H. Sarles, Liddie Miller, Jimmy Murphy and Eadle Hearne.

Angles Los Angeles Speedway Tommy Milton Alton Souis Ralph de Palma John A. Thiele Tra Vail Roscoe H. Sarles Liddie, Miller Jimmy Murphy Eadle Hearne

Georgia Bulldog Preparing for Greatest Fight of Year

Georgia and the Atlanta Athletic Club meet in Atlanta at the Auditorium on Saturday in a top rivalry game. Georgia’s Rawson Anderson Cheeves Owens Bennett and Pew Frost Gurr Clark lead a fast five against seasoned A A C veterans. The Bulldogs seek a win away from home as Atlanta holds a slight edge in season results.

Georgia Bulldog A. A.C John Mahoney Athens Napoleon Waterloo Agar Brutua Markt Antony Cleopatra Geareld Atlanta Bean Georgina Georgia Tuo Georgia Five Anderson Rawson Paige Bennett Buck” Cheeves Buck Red” Owens Cheeves-Owens Artie Pew Jack Frost Fd Gurr George Clark Atlanta Athletic Club Béan Basketeers Tegeman Stegeman Tennessee Bulldogs Westmoreland Red Black Beheve A.A. C Auditorium Court Une-up Cheeves Owens Bennett Pew Frost Gurr Clark

Tennessee Volunteers Face Tech In Looming Showdown

Coach John Bender of Tennessee asserts the trip to Georgia Tech aims to challenge the Yellow Jackets in basketball with a strong return planned for May. The Vols, boasting Buck Hatcher, look to rebound from a rough A. C. C. showing and gain recognition in the Georgia capital as Tech travels home from a tough South Atlantic swing.

Wallace Geonce University of Tennessee John Bender Volunteer State School Georgia Tech Georgia Haur Vols Tech Grant Field Bender Knoxville Tennessee Buck Hatcher Southeastern Gulf States Vola U. of ‘T Janez South Atlantic Tom Odda A. C

What Have You Cartoons Magazine Prem Cartoon

A brief note from Cartoons Magazine discusses drinking as both vice and virtue. It reflects on aunt figures and social attitudes toward excess, hinting at a paradox where access to drinking is seen as a form of virtue rather than mere excess.

Prem Cartoons Magazine Cartoons Magazine

Cadets and Tech High to meet in marquee prep league game

In the prep league standings G M A leads, Tech High second, Boys High and University School tied for third. Today Tech High and G M A clash for the top spot in a key afternoon game at the Auditorium main court. Mumford will play for Tech High, and a late-season result could alter the title race. Marist vs Fulton is the other featured affair at 3 o'clock at Marist.

Lauren Clark G. MA. Cadeta Ara Tech High Boys’ High University School Naime Smithies Marietta Street College Park Mumford Tech Burbagé G. M. Ay Yates Ieir Bluebirds Jotay Boys High Fulton Marist

Duncan Signs After Short Conference in Cincinnati

February 17 Pat Duncan left fielder of the Cincinnati National League club has signed for the coming season after a brief conference. He had sought a raise but reached terms with President August Herrmann. Several regulars, including Heinie Groh Eddie Bevans Jake Daubert Larry Kopf and Loy Wingo, have not signed yet but are expected to follow when manager Moran arrives next week.

Cincinnati Pat Duncan National League Baseball Club Duncan August Herrmann Danager Moran Heinie Groh Hddie Bevans Jake Daubert Larry Kopf Loy Wingo

Connie Mack Team Departs for Spring Training

Philadelphia reports the Philadelphia American League squad leaves for Lake Charles Louisiana tomorrow for training. The contingent includes mostly rookie batteries and coaches with Manager Mack joining the group. Additional southbound members depart in February for the camp.

Philadephia Philadelphia American League Lake Charles Mack South

Tech Starts on Band Drive to Gotham Georgia Tech

The Technique reports a band drive to raise at least 2500 dollars as Tech prepares for a Penn State game in the Polo Grounds. Emmett Hines leads the effort with dances, subscriptions, and club support to fund the trip, aiming for over 4000 dollars with alumni contributions. Georgia Tech President Matheson denounces a recent Outlook article as inaccurate about Tech football.

Tech Cliff Wheatley Roman Gotham Mess Georgia Mr. Hines Yellow Jacket Acauae Atlanta Penn State Matheson Er. G. Matheson Georgia Tech Outloo T Dr. Matheson Georgia School of Technology

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