Southern League Spring Meeting News
The Southern League moguls presidents managers and secretaries of eight clubs gather at the Piedmont hotel for the spring meeting to adopt a schedule discuss club house duties spike issue twenty two man squad and game guarantee. A banquet will honor pen dent winners with notable officials and Atlanta players invited.
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Piedmont Hotel
Kavanaugh
Miller
League
Maddox
Dickinson and
Joyrer
Local Baseball Association
Atlanta
Heisman
Nelson confident to defeat Wolgast in 45 round Whit Sunday plan
Nelson says he is confident he will beat Al Wolgast at Point Richmond for a 45 round match on Washington's birthday. He plans to meet promoters Laula Blont and Jimmy Griffin to hear their terms, with a possible bout the Saturday before or after Decoration Day. Wolgast matches Nelson in weight and expects a tough contest as betting stays at 10 to 1 in Nelson's favor.
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En Francisco
Nelson
al Wolgast
Point Richmond
Washington
Laula Blont
Jimmy Griffin
Johnny Thompson
Norgast
Jns Ay Munroe
Jeffries
Montana
Jeff
Munroe
Wolgast
Auburn Trims Georgia's Five in Rivalry Clash
Auburn defeated Georgia 58 to 21 at Auburn to avenge a February 2 loss in Athens. The game started with pace and skill, Auburn’s passing and shooting outpaced Georgia as the first half ended 27 to 9. Georgia improved little after the break, unable to threaten the lead. Colter refereed for Georgia, Donahue for Auburn as Auburn dominated the contest.
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Auburn
Ala
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgia
Alwara
Colter
White Donahue
Gordy
Senrtoraen
Forbes
Wright
Ale
Golden
Locke
Carter
Parker Ugg
Marist Sanges Team Sets Remarkable Prep Record in Georgia
The Marist basketball squad posts a near flawless season, with only a narrow loss to Atlanta Athletic Club. Star players include Harrison, Sloan, Falvey, Griffin, Smith, and Bean earns praise for coaching genius.
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Marist Sanges
Georgia
Marist
Fast Atlanta Athletic Club
Atlanta Athletic Club
Harrison
South
John Sloan
Iany Old Plac
Esmonde Falvey
Atlanta
Joe Griffin
Haat
Carl Smith
Joe Bean
Marist Ember
Southern
Independents
Boys’ High School
Georgia Military Academy
Peacock
Marist BR
Stone Mountain
Heh School
Marts
Falvey
Bioan
Griffin
J. Smith
Murphy
Morriggn
Ointa Gcorado Oi
One Week Left in Constitution Essay Contest
The Constitution runs a week long essay contest asking readers to argue which baseball position is most vital to a team's success. Six prizes include a season pass to Ponce de Leon Park, two tickets for the opening game, and single tickets for the closing game. Rules require 300 words on one side, full name and address. Dick Jemison funds the second and third prizes. President J W Helaman of the local baseball association awards the other four.
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Pones de Leon Park
Dick Jemison
J. W. Helaman
Baseball, Association
Theaters And Baseball Nearing An Alliance
New York reports a February discussion on merging baseball with theater arts. The alliance aims to use venues when the national game is not in season, with proposals tracing back to Philadelphia. The article notes early talks and anticipated formal steps.
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New York
Philadelphia
Stag boxing card set in Mobonroe club ring
Wednesday night the Mobonroe Athletic Club moves to Viaduct place in Steiner-Emery building for a major welterweight bout. Billy West of New York faces Guy Buckles of New Orleans with two top contenders promising a fast, relentless battle. Both have drawn with Jack Robinson and seek a decisive win, plus two strong preliminary bouts cap the card at 9 pm.
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Mobonroe Athletic Club
Steiner-Emery
Viaduct Place
Monroe
Billy West
New York
Guy Buckles
New Orleans
West Hag
Buckles
Iocal
Jack Robinson
Gee Aglona
Atlanta
Robinson Io
Monroe Athletic Club
Tana
George Monroe
Jocal Fata
Byrnes In Training Pirates Third Baseman Prepare
Pittsburgh February 20 Bobby Byrnes Pirates third baseman who broke his ankle in Detroit during the world series has begun training in St Louis. He has joined a gymnasium and is daily stretching and gym work, indoor golf and baseball drills to regain form. A report says he will report at Hot Springs March 10 for spring duties.
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Pirates
Pittsburg
Bobby Byrnes
Pirate
Detroit
Aelee
Pittsborg
Hot Springs
Pita
Atlanta Five's Scoring Record Shows 54 35 Defeat
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team returned from Birmingham after a 54 to 35 loss. Despite a crippled lineup, they fared better than last year when Birmingham won 64 to 9. Atlanta finishes the season with five wins and six losses, totaling 468 points for and 349 against. Wake Forest is slated to oppose them next Saturday in Atlanta.
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Avlanta Athletic Club
Birmingham
Birmingham Athletic Club
Birmingham Boys
Atlanta
Wake Forest
Atlanta Kentucky
Alamia Shagtatry
Atllanta
Bar Angin Rm
Comfabpe
Mercer
Auburn
Columbus
Sewanee
Georgia
Dick Jemison
Doonan
Atkinson
Thornton
Spencer
Huduon
Jemison
Hudson
Stmison
Doonan i
Egyptian Premier Shot by Student in Cairo
Cairo February 206 Boutros Pacha Ghali the Egyptian premier and minister of foreign affairs was shot and seriously wounded today by a student who was arrested after the shooting. The student fired five shots three hit the premier body two caused only superficial wounds bullets were extracted and the premier is expected to recover. The crime was political in motive the would be assassin says he acted to avenge acts of the government attributed to Boutros Pacha by nationalists.
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Cairo
Boutros Pacha Ghali
Egyption
Sasasein
Bouwtroy Pacha
Asher Faces Tough Opponent in Atlanta Boxing Match
Juamy Dasher, famed lightweight, meets ex-partner Jerry Murphy in the main bout at West Mitehill Street’s Priority Hall. Promoters tout Murphy’s famous right uppercut and versatile, hard-hitting style, predicting an entertaining evening for Atlanta scrap fans.
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Juamy Dashes
Atlanta
Jerry Murphy
Trelner
Bat Hig Nélaon
Savanna
Dasher
Murphy
Mighty Strong
Mrmphia
Legkoul
Jarsey
Tommy Murphy
Tommy Lee
Indianapolis
Choynaki
Memphis
Jack Johnson May Not Fight Jeffries Again
New York reports February publish ers Preas Special noting Jack Johnson faces a twelfth arrest over an assault charge on Norman Pinder, a consumptive man who claimed Johnson mocked him for buying beer instead of champagne. While awaiting trial, Johnson courts trouble as a Detroit incident adds to mounting legal woes.
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Jeff Thompacew
York
Jack Johnson
Norman Pinder
Johns
Wilkins Place
Tile City
Jack
Sporta
Jack Gots
Detroit
Achnson
Berton
Sam Lewin
Death after fall from street car in Athens
Benjamin Baubert, 82, a cotton mill worker in Athens, died after a fall from a moving street car. He brushed off the dirt, walked away, grew ill within minutes, and died within about 45 minutes. He is survived by his brother Willant Shubert of the city. funeral to Clarkeesville today.
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Athens
Benjamin Baubert
Shubert
Clarkesville
Willant Shbert
Roads to build depots at Elberton Ga
Elberton Georgia February 20 The Southern Railway Company is building a large freight depot at the site of the old structure and plans a brick passenger depot facing Oliver street Tug Seaboard to build a brick passenger depot between Oliver and Meshtosh noted as convenient design The two depots will stand within 200 yards credit given to W C Jones for efforts
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Elberton
Southern Railway Company
Oliver Street
Tug Seaboard
Oliver and
Meshtosh
Ham in Belem Prison Transferred Amid Disappearance Probe
Farvaty George T Ham president of a banking company faced serious charges tied to the alleged disappearance of stock. He was moved from Belem prison to the country’s most famous prison after spending a night in the secret service department awaiting transfer.
Jeffries Stages Stunts Before San Francisco Crowd
James J. Jeffries appeared at an athletic carnival in San Francisco before about 6000 spectators as he prepares for the July 4 fight with Jack Johnson. He demonstrated speed with rope skipping and shadow boxing then sprinted to the clubhouse. No venue was announced though promoters said it would be in California. Tex Rickard and Greason plan to decide the site after further ground checks with backers in Salt Lake City.
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San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jack Glesnon
Jeffries
Johnson
Hia i
Jordan
California
Tex Hickards
Greason
Tex Rickard
Salt Lake City
Utahelmy
Football Rules Revision Soon
Moenhatta New York February 2. The Intercollegiate rules committee will meet February 25 to decide the fate of callers rugby. Three rule sets exist with a March 25 decision. Changes include abolishing flying tackle and piling up, prohibiting heavy mass wedge formations, modifying or abolishing on side kicks, protecting exhausted players, stricter examinations for aspirants, and ending crashing tandem plays. The aim is a safer, more open game likely to appeal to critics.</s>
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Moenhatta
New York
Tex
W. L. Dudley
Vanderbalt University At
Nashville
Harry D. Williams
University of Minnesota
Stagg
Chicago
Jordan
Leland Stanford University of California
Dr. Jordan
The Wolf and Gang Sentenced for Counterfeiting
In New York on February 20, The Wolf and seven companions in crime received a total of 110 years in federal prison for counterfeiting and were sent to Atlanta, accompanied by six deputies. The Briginers are to appear in Atlanta by 6 p.m. Monday. A large police and deputy force assisted as the convoy moved from Toriba to Walling, with no incidents reported.
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New York
Eupp
Atlanta
Zmarehais
Walling
Pattel
Sullivan Quits Savannah Baseball Club
In Savannah Georgia on February 30 J F Sullivan resigns as president of the Savannah baseball club. M A O Brien lawyer becomes new head while two candidates for manager are being considered from the Eastern League and another likely to be signed. Work begins on a new ball park as the club rebuilds with veterans and new players.
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Savannah
J. F. Sullivan
M. A. O'Brene
Toebulla
Fierce Gale Sweeps Over British Isles
London reports a severe gale causing immense damage as ships seek shelter in crowded harbors. Adriatic and Amerika faced multiple gales across the Atlantic, with the Adriatic arriving eight hours ahead of the Amerika. Mauretania could not land its pilot after delayed sailing. Wreckage of many small vessels noted. Mrs. Fale Tharpe of Macon Georgia dies at Macon Hospital after pneumonia. Funeral plans set for tomorrow.
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London
Amerika
Plymouth
Atlantic
Queenstown
New York
R. A. Thai
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