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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1914
Page
4
Frank Whitney and Joe Mandot battled ten fierce rounds in New Orleans with Whitney earning a draw after knockdowns in the third and tenth, despite Mandot holding several rounds of advantage.
In early February the auto market shows unusual vigor with southern sales strong and northern cities still buying at near summer pace. Telegrams from Iron Mountain and Minneapolis show urgent shipments and heavy orders, while manufacturers anticipate a tougher season ahead and output cuts.
In a Saturday match Atlanta Veterans defeated Foote & Davies printers 3–0. McWatt scored twice and was named star, with goals from Rhodes and solid defense by Donaldson Worrell and Bowen. Harland left injured. printers played short handed and showed effort despite the loss.
Senator Ollie James recalls a Louisville youth who recently hung up his law career. In Newport News on February 21 the city council’s ordinance and police committee accepted J. W. bid for an Indian motorcycle at 260 dollars, beating Hughes by 20. The machine is for the police department to replace an worn out bike, with restrictions on officers using it beyond official work.
George McCutcheon manager of Buick Motor Company will lead a southern district visit to all Buick dealers in Georgia and Florida. Walter Marr the Buick engineer and Beean will join as travel party. They left Thursday for a multi state tour to honor Mr Marrs first southern visit.
The Constitution's Georgia school contest gains rapid momentum with Mount Zion seminary awarding silver and silver bronze pins to standout pupils. Othel Entrekin and Wardlad Thompson led in 10 yard dash and high jump while nine others earned silver bronze pins for sprint and pole vault feats. Judges Robb Martin and Conner verify results amid nationwide school participation and badges delayed briefly by processing volume.
The life of Abe Attell, late featherweight champ, is reviewed as February dominates his career. Born 1883, he began fighting February 22, won and lost titles on that date, married February 20, and haunts vaudeville at the Orpheum this week. Attell still eyes a title comeback against Johnny Kilbane, with a promoter ready to arrange.
Ernest J. Lanigas notes Johnny Evers the hardest batter to strike out last season. The piece lists pitchers who fanned him and other stars, detailing dates and players involved, with emphasis on Evers avoiding double strikeouts and notable hitters like Speaker and Cobb.
In Brooklyn two leading promoters clash and stage rival shows twice weekly. The dispute draws praise as healthy competition that could lift boxing quality, attract new venues, and spur better cards, while critics blame promoters for scarce stars and uneven NY promotion.
Pegram Motor Car Co with 8 A Pegram as president takes the state agency for National automobiles. A large service station will open at 242 Peachtree Street with W B McKerall in charge. National introduces a six cylinder model for 1914 and will display it next Friday.
A Goodyear internal campaign creates a department in Algron to train and supply dealers with Goodyear copy and artwork. Hundreds of dealers have adopted the program, linking factory campaigns to local advertising and expanding the distribution chain from factory to consumer.
The New York comptroller’s report shows municipal autos cost 387500 annually for operation and maintenance. A central city garage is urged to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on private services, as departments use many self propelled vehicles from fire to correction.
FLB Ludwig of Velie Motor Vehicle Company Atlanta explains to Velie managers in Moline that easy steering, not irreversible gears, sells cars. He cites Velie front axle suspension, nonreversible steering, and comfort in driving as key. Mrs Stump of Bel Air, sister of Henry Flagler, tested choices and followed J H Flagler’s advice to buy a six cylinder Stearns Knight touring, shown by Colonial Motor in Baltimore.
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