Whitney Abel Fight Set as Atlanta Elimination Bout
The Atlanta bout at Bijou theater Thursday pits Frank Whitney against Jake Abel in a key elimination clash. The winner earns a shot at Beecher Mandot Dundee while the loser charts a tougher comeback. Local editors will render the verdict as fans pack Rex and Chess Plate fronts.
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Whitney
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Mandot
Dundee
Abel
Mike Saul
Mike
Jack
White
Terry Nelson
Frank
Rex
Chess’ Plate
Hikin Drug Store
Harley Davidson Motors Sold to City of Atlanta
The city of Atlanta has purchased three 1915 Harley-Davidson twin 11 horsepower machines from Harley-Davidson Motors Southern to be used by the water department under General Manager Zade Smith. The units will enter service immediately as the first batch of city purchases, reflecting growing municipal use of Harley motorcycles nationwide.
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Southern
Water Department
Zade Smith
Balenti Sold to San Antonio Club in Texans League
Ghattanooga Tenn February 20 specialy-Minaser McCormick announced the sale of infielder Balenti to the San Antonio club of the Texans league. Balenti refused a salary cut and all league clubs waived him before the deal was arranged.
Navy Wrestlers Sweep Penn In Clean 32 0 Win
Navy wrestlers dominated the University of Pennsylvania in Annapolis by taking all bouts. The Middies earned five points for each fall and four for each decision, finishing the meet 32 to nothing.
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First Baseball Death of Year Stuns City
St Louis reports the first fatal baseball accident of the year as Henry Gosz was struck in the side by a pitched ball during an amateur game and died a minute later. Authorities describe the event as the season’s initial fatality.
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Armameur
Jersey City Club Could Move to National Capital Season
New York reports opposition by the Nationals to placing an international league team in Group. President Barrow considers Washington as a possible site for the Jersey City franchise, with old Senators grounds available and no obj ection foreseen. He still hopes the National League will permit minor league baseball in New York City.
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Princeton Defeats Michigan in Two Mile Relay
In Ann Arbor on February 20 Princeton edged Michigan in a two mile relay time eight minutes 8 2-5 seconds. Princetons Moore Aliha McKenzie captain and Hayes ran for Princeton while Michigans Carroll Fox Donnelly and Ufer competed.
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Fox
Donnelly
Ufer
Dr George J Fisher To Visit Atlanta For Health Talks
Dr George J Fisher of the international YMCA in New York arrives in Atlanta on Tuesday February 23 to deliver a health message to business men women and youths. A three day conference follows with talks on the duties of the YMCA to the community standardization of physical work and targeted sessions for high school students newsboys and business men.
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Ed Miller Signs with Louisville Colonels
Ed Miller of Browns the Nashville bought signs to play second base for the Louisville Colonels. Manager Hayden will arrive in Louisville Monday to lead the team to training camp in Lakeland Florida starting March 2. Miller had also been reported signed by the Nashville Vols and the Crackers.
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Louisville
Edwin Miller
St Louis Americana
Louisville American Association
Hayden
Lakeland
Fla
Miller
Nashville Vols
Crackers
Local Prep League To End The Season
The 1915 local prep league season closes with a decisive Tuesday game on the Wesle court between Peacock and G A. M A. as both chase third place and a possible post season game to crown the champion. Marist and Donald Fraser also meet in a postponed game that could alter the standings.
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Tech High
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Marist
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Tuesaxy
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Boys’ High
Nunnally Wins Medal Play at Druid Hills Golf Club
Nunnally won the 18 hole handicap medal play at Druid Hills Golf Club with a gross of 86, net 68 after zero handicap. eighty entrants competed. Other prize winners included Forrest Adair Jr and R Jones Jr with strong nets and J D Osborne finishing with net 73. Clark Donaldson led the field with a low gross 94.
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Druid Hills Golf Club
Mr. Nunnally
Forrest Adair, Jr
R Jones, Jr
F. E. Mackie
JD. Osborne
Clark Donaldson
Walter Kinsella Wins The Squash Title
New York February article reports Walter Kinsella of the Squash club defeating John White of the Ideal club three games to one to claim the professional court tennis championship at the Racquet and Tennis club. Scores noted were 4-8 and 6-3 and two further games.
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New York
Walter Kinsella
John White
Ideal Club
Memphs Club Buys Keeley In Secret Deal
Secretary Watkins of the Memphis club wired from Little Rock that Memphis has purchased pitcher Jimmy Keeley from Mobile. The price and any additional players were not disclosed.
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Schaefer Offered Coaching Post With Donovan
New York February 20 Hermin Schaefer, freed by Washington weeks ago, has been offered a coaching and adviser role by Bill Donovan of the local American League team. Donovan reportedly asked Schaefer to name terms, expected to be acceptable to new Yankees owners.
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Hermin Schaefer
Washington
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Yankees
Through sleeping car service Atlanta to Wilmington schedule
Train service from Atlanta to Wilmington operates via Georgia Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line. Leaves Atlanta at 5 45 p m and arrives Wilmington at 12 50 p m.
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