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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
4
In New York tonight a fast 12 round bout saw Griffiths dominate most rounds while Shugrue briefly outworked him in the fourth, fifth and sixth. At the final gong both fighters remained in the center trading blows as the crowd watched intently.
Jimmie Pappas of Atlanta and Le s le Winters of Nashville fought a ten round draw in Nashville to close a second meeting with neither side gaining a clear edge. Both delivered solid blows and Winters connected heavily in the final rounds while Pappas aimed to the opponent's face.
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The Atlanta area reports Bobby Walthour Rege, famed cyclist, visiting the city after years abroad. He has dominated European and American events, recently racing indoors and on tracks in Philadelphia, Boston, and Brighton Beach. Now living at East Orange, his bicycle contract ends in September and he plans to pursue the Indian motorcycle agency in Atlanta if the opportunity suits.
El Paso Texas February 223 Virtual postponement of the Jack Johnson Jess Willard boxing bout was admitted late today by the promoters It was believed Johnson could not arrive at Juarez Mex from Havana by way of any Mexican seaport by March 6 Jack Curley the promoter declared he believed Johnson would arrive at Juarez within a short time after the original date Carranza officials have announced they will arrest Johnson on the ground that he is a fugitive from justice in the United States Johnson cabled from Cuba today that if it were considered impossible to have the sight in Juarez the bout could be held at Havana Curley declared he would not consent since all matters had been arranged at Juarez Curley again today that no other boxer would be substituted for Johnson He said that Johnson would need at least a week training at Juarez before the fight this week with the time required for Johnson s trip through Mexico even should he encounter no great difficulty would make it impossible for him to fight Willard continues training at his camp on this side of the boundary
Howard Peacock, coach of the University of Georgia basketball team, argues the Atlanta Athletic Club should not claim the South title. He details his club’s effort to schedule a return game in Athens, notes the Athletic Club refused, and asserts fairness favors Georgia and Columbus, urging correction of public statements.
A Chattanooga High School basketball team issues a challenge to the Atlanta Boys High School to play a game in Atlanta to decide the preparatory school championship of the south. The Chattanooga team claims to have won the southern title and seeks official reply, with manager H. Sims signing the note.
In the first round of the National Amateur Racquet championship at the racquet and tennis club, William Post of Home club advanced after a tie detail by Dwight Davis of St Louis. A Ehorne of Chicago defeated W Hoffman of New York 17 15 15 9 15 11. C C Pell of New York beat G Hateh 15 11 18 17 15 10. J C Waterbury of New York defeated the world champion Jay Gould 15 12 15 6. The second round and semi finals follow with the final set for next Saturday.
Marks and Martin share the lead with five wins each as the final rounds begin at Montgomery billiard parlors. Tonight Callahan faces Cox while Griffin plays Vans. The winner earns $25, second $10, third $5.
In South Bethlehem a football player identified as Bob Layfield is reported dying from injuries sustained during a game. The Johns Eleven team and local medical staff, including a physician, provided details as of February 22. The report notes the injury occurred during play and ongoing treatment is described.
San Francisco reports the Vanderlit cup race postponed due to unsafe course and threatening weather. Drivers ran an exhibition round for spectators as the event shifts to the Saturday week date.
Atlanta City Detective Bass Rosser returned from Leesboro to Atlanta where Howell faces forgery charges. He allegedly forged checks totaling $2000 while impersonating a county school commissioner. Howell, once a Lee County official, was arrested after returning to Leesboro following the murder of his lifelong friend Oliver known as King of Climax. A. M. Blowell, alleged partner, is charged with forgery.
The Fulton superior court cases Vaughan v Perry et al affirmed by Judge Pendleton with Porter and Norris on the Vaughan side. Wallace v Matthewson reversed by Bell. Attorneys Watkins Latimer for plaintiffs and Wallace for defendant. Masses Felton Lumber Company v Georgia and Florida Railway from Bibb. rehearing denied. Pullen v McGee et al from Gwinnett. rehearing denied.
Chicago February 22 grain brokers on the Chicago board of trade refuse to submit their records to government officials probing wheat and flour prices. The inquiry is at a standstill as Federal District Attorney Clyne reports to Attorney General Gregory that brokers claim an express obligation not to disclose customers transactions.
Night riders near New Madrid Missouri fired shots into cabins housing negro farm laborers causing a fresh exodus. Reports say a plan to drive black workers from the area is being enforced after Tuesday night with warnings issued to leave. A band of white laborers, unhappy with wages and rents, is blamed for intimidation to force negro renters away.
Advertises a home remedy for male vitality and nervous exhaustion. Claims Cadomene tablets, three grains, in sealed tubes, restore strength and vigor without opiates or a physician's prescription. Markets Weilstock Pharmacies as supplier and promises quick improvements in strength and nerve force.
At the Forsyth theater this week the Arngut brothers present acrobatic thrillers with floor tumbling and somersaults, followed by clever bird imitation. Bertha Creighton Co. offers Our Husbands sketch about marriage schemes. Other acts include Alexander and Scott from Virginia, Lane Udell and Ingersoll, Henritte de Serrig and fifteen models, and the Skat ers Bijouave. Moran notes the bill is only fair.
Baldwin Melville Stock Company presents a series of tableaux from Uncle Tom's Cabin with a 25-voice negro chorus. The Mississippi levee scene offers buck and wing dances while Katherine Talley stars in a death-scene performance.
Eva and Hugh Gibson announce reservations for the Lyric Theatre engagements next week. Box office date not set yet. mail orders welcomed with seating prioritized. Matinees and evening shows start at 3 PM and 4 30 PM, with 25 cent reserved seats. Hypocrites draws strong crowds and big city attention.
Announcement published today states official connection with the Boy Scouts was severed at the last annual meeting held in Washington. Mr. Seton, now in England, was a recognized figure whose work captivated the movement. He is noted as an expert on primitive methods of Indians and survival skills.
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