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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
3
Tech High won the prep pennant with standout performances from players including Lowry and Callahan. Marist and local rivals competed fiercely as Tech High edged ahead late, with key scores from Teots, Ash, and Dent shaping the outcome.
Shafer faces Touchard in the finals after a sequence of rounds at the National Totoro lawn event. The day featured tense doubles action as competitors fought for top spots, with both Shafer and Touchard advancing through rounds.
Wahoo assumes duties at the university on March 1 and will sign his contract today. He becomes assistant coach and manager overseeing athletic teams, handling finances, equipment, and staffing for the Cunningham and Wahoo era teams. The move aims to strengthen programs and elevate the university's athletic profile.
A chaotic report notes a meeting in Rouswick Ga about the Empire State League, with references to Valdesti, Waldesta, and organized efforts for the season. The article mentions preparations, formations, and a tense discussion at a Wednesday gathering amid unclear details.
The Carhle indian football team lists a twelve game schedule for the season beginning in September with games at Carlton, Ben and others. The slate includes matchups against Cornell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Syracuse, and Brown with dates in September October and November.
New York report notes six key holdouts delaying Brooklyn’s National Baseball Club. Names include pitcher Strmle, catcher Otte Mile, and infielder Callaghan among others, with talks ongoing as team recruits aim to secure star contracts. The piece points to a looming deadline in Augusta on March a.
A local sports note reports Hartner correcting a contract signature involving Lishtler and Atlant in a basketball league. The report mentions a signing event and a planned game or meeting on Tuesday following a prior ceremony.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports Kid 10 hosting a baseball event with unclear names and venues. It mentions Chattanooga and Williams Ridge as a locale, with references to a barbecue and lavish feast. Details are unreadable, but the gist is a sports gathering involving notable baseball figures in Tennessee.
Wolgast has trained down to the weight for his upcoming bout. Reports say his camp pushed hard last Saturday to shed pounds and reach the lighter target ahead of the Saturday clash.
A fragmentary sports note describes Wesley’s team with stuns and timing, mentioning Westy Wemoeta Monday and a game at G W wy cout fl te tty. The piece notes Tawdt and a strong SV OD team as the favorite, with unclear details and names partially garbled.
A report notes the death of Conners and mentions Michael Foturmets as a notable pitcher. The article references the Fulfetptina organization and a past American association, with events centered around Niles and a center aged Ged at Niles tal yesterday.
In a special interclass basketball clash played February 18 at Oxford the trashmen defeated the subs 83 to 7 while sophomores edged juniors 18 to 8. Sophomores led the victory with sharp passing and quick breaks while the trashmen dominated the subs through the game.
Georgia Peach Tyrus Raymond Cobb will write a Sunday Sporting Section series for The Constitution. The first article, next Sunday, covers his early games in Royston and Georgia towns, minor league days, and battles with teammates. He promises insider baseball details, coaching tips, and guidance for aspiring players on stealing bases sliding fielding throwing training and handling umpires.
The Fulton League final rounds are set at the Armory with Company C and Agigas 12 contesting for the title. SVD leads Torgue by a half game as Fulton teams wrap up the season. a Company win could force a playoff for the championship.
The Wake Forest five will face the University of Georgia basketball team in Athens on February 1. Details indicate a special game setup with the opponents and location noted, though confirmation of exact venue and timing remains.
Talladega Alabama February 18 special It is likely Newnan Georgia will become a member of the Georgia Alabama league replacing Rome which has entered another Appalachian League The next league meeting will be held in Talladega February 26 where it will be permanently launched. Leaders from multiple cities plan to attend and organize the league's entry and future actions.
A special congress lasting about an hour and a half addressed the admission of proxy votes and the need to align trotting and pacing rules with local conditions. Charles Downey urged that rule one differ from the other rules, and his motion prevailed.
Donald Fraser led his MW CoM team with ten points as Yo MCoA edged the host 30 to 24. Scott scored thirteen to top all players, Kay added twelve, Burgess six, and Smith four. Game featured Jestigan at center. halves were fifteen minutes each with Mr Grittin refereeing.
Mrs Louise Fikine of the Oakmontounts and Pennsylvania won the Anal round in the seventh annual St Valentines golf tournament for women. Isa Elkins defeated Mrs W Thrift of the Shawnee club Del aware six up and four to play. About sixty women participated as the tournament began last week.
The Ports mouth club of the Virginia league signed pitcher Robinson the hurler who put Norcross on the baseball map that summer. Don Gusiu unisex as the clubs announces the deal with Castro.
Editor notes introduce Ernest Osborn as the tall young pitcher hoping to win a Cracker roster spot in 1912. At 6 feet 6 inches and 178 pounds he is billed as the tallest and leanest prospect, with rumors of speed and control promising rapid improvement under coach Ail Smith. His winter base is Chattanooga, Georgia.
The Birmingham Athletic Club, Columbus Young Men’s Christian Association, Atlanta Athletic Club, and Mobile Young Men’s Christian Association vie for the South basketball championship. Columbus lost opening game 49 60 in Mobile, but remains in contention with two wins needed to force a playoff. Birmingham and Atlanta must win their next games to stay level. winner-take-all scenarios loom.
Mercer Baptists prepared for a Friday matchup against the Jackets after a strong showing at Crystal Palace. Tech hosts Auburn in a return game, as the Baptist squad aims to build on recent rallies and press for another victory.
Arthur Pope aged 18 of Americus died last night from appendicitis. He was prominent socially and commercially, part of a family of eight brothers and one sister. The funeral was held in Americus and the body was later taken to Damascus for burial.
Cuban chess tournament concluded with Capablanca on 2 1/2 points leading Blanco Kupchik each with 1 1/2 points. Marshall drew with Alejando and adjournments included Chicago’s Charles versus Jaffe and Havant’s Mine Nn Coes against Janowski of Paris. Four games remain to be played.
Harry Bay, former Cleveland and Nashville outfielder, has signed to manage the Bloomington team in the Three I League for the upcoming season. Bay brings major league experience to Bloomington as the club prepares for the new campaign.
The body of Ripon A Mower 27 who died yesterday at his home 374 Eastair Street lies at Pooles Chapel awaiting funeral arrangements. He is survived by his wife, his mother, and one brother.
James R. Smith of St Louis invited the president elect to attend the convention at St Louis on May 12. He said he would attend if engagements permit, as Wilson accepted the honorary presidency of the national peace congress in Trenton.
The Georgia Alabama League 10 meet is discussed with a tentative date and notes on meeting venue. League officers will be cited and a schedule committee will appoint rules and by laws adoption in the forthcoming session.
Enabling legislation requested to allow the First Church of Christ Scientist to accept a nine thousand dollar bequest from Mrs Mat Baher in the will of Mrs Eddy. The action aims to enable the church’s receipt of the multi million dollar Bastin trust and related trials.
Police report details a loaded pistol threat by a man after a teacher who spanked a girl at a school. Witnesses describe a tense scene with knives drawn and a potential tragedy averted by bystanders. Warrants followed. Blackburn posted bond.
A 10 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs John Bake of Loyington, was run over by a wagon near a small town. He was rushed to Atlanta but died from injuries. He was taken via Georgia train to Atlanta for aid, then moved to Burkett Simmons chapel for burial and to Gosington for burial today.
Special report from Gatin on February 18 describes Miss Margaret Anderson seriously injured when Central of Georgia passenger train 44 struck her while crossing tracks. Her quick action to grab the locomotive pilot prevented likely death. she wedged free and remains alive, expected to recover fully in a short time.
The Atinte Athletic Club defeated the Young Men's Christian Association 40 to 40 in a hard fought season ender. The A A C led early, traded blows in the first half, and surged behind Theodor and Waenderf Loupirt in the second half before YMCA rallied but fell just short, with standout defense hindering faster scoring and Han Huy's late ball handling cited as key to the finish.
Mock initiation events are planned by the Atlanta lodge of the Moose. J M Fuller will conduct the initiation at 8 o clock in the Moose Hall within the McKenzie Building at the Meachtre and James corner. The program includes vocal and instrumental music, character sketches, and refreshments for invited friends.
February 15 marked another formal step toward Woodrow Wilson's inauguration as President Tatts issues a proclamation calling the new Senate to an extraordinary session at noon. The move includes the inauguration of new senators and the confirmation of the President's appointments.
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