Baugh outlines likely meeting topics in Southern league
Birmingham February 22 Special The Southern league faces likely discussion of waivers and ineligible rules reforms while constitution and by laws are set for pamphlet printing. President Baugh opposes heavy new regulations and arouses debate over weather provisions and nine innings versus seven.
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Haugh
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Sash Bausa
Atlanta
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Tata
Baugh Faces Probing Atlanta Meeting On Spitball Ban
Atlanta club president Baugh faces a lively discussion at the upcoming meeting over a proposed spitball prohibition. He argues the rule would complicate umpire calls and delay games, while supporting changes to waivers and charter provisions. The session will cover constitution edits, printing bids, and waiver policy as part of league governance.
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Looking Them Over with Billy Evans on Interference Rules
Billy Evans discusses plays causing confusion over batter interference when a ball is hit twice in fair territory. He cites past protests in the National and American leagues and argues umpires should not decide intent, noting many interference calls are accidental and fair penalties are needed.
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Johnson
Haalgo
National League
Club Debate Seeks Change in Waiver Salt Rule
President notes long standing issue with salt waivers at Inague Sut. Directors deferred action at December meeting until Atlanta session when Pohall presents for action. Advocate urges rule change to align with club policy.
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Atlanta
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Tommy McMillan Sold to Richmond Club from Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 23 reports that Tommy McMillan shortstop was sold today to the Richmond International League club by Indianapolis of the American Association. He is a native of St. Atlanta and formerly played with the Brooklyn Nationals.
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Tommy McMillan
Richmond
American Association
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Brooklyn Nationals
Mandot and Mitchell Set for New Orleans Fight
New Orleans February 23 Jos Man dot of New Orleans and Stitchie Mitchell of Milwaukee will meet here March 3 for a twenty round decision fight. Promoter Dominick Tortarigh announced tonight. Arrangements followed Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland refusing to meet Mandot and tentative terms with Kilbane fell through. Welsh the English champion declined terms for a Mandot match here.
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New Orleans
Jos Mandot
Stitchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Commission Upholds Protest By Hogg In Baseball Transfer
New York February 33 The National Baseball Commission sustained the protest of player James Hoggs and voided his transfer from the Chicago club of the National League to the Memphis club of the Southern League unless Memphis assumes full salary as fixed by his Chicago contract for 1916. Memphis to pay Hoggs salary per Chicago terms.
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Naational Baseball Commission
James Hoggs
Chicago
Memphis
Fayer
Calvin Demarest Alive and Improving Amid Death Report
Chicago reports Calvin Demarest once thought dead is alive and improving at an asylum. In Chattanooga Tennessee officials say a signed contract reached Jake Fitzler as a holdout was resolved. First baseman Harrie and pitcher Allen, claimed from Atlanta, remain unsigned.
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Calvin Demarest
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State Hospital For the Insane
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Asylum Today
Chattanooga
Three Cities Must Meet Conditions to Stay in League
Savannah Ga February 22 N P Corrah president of the South Atlantic Baseball league said three cities must comply with conditions set by a committee by tomorrow or doubt exists they will remain in the league. Names not given. The vacancy from Savannah will be settled by a small committee vote with candidates including Montgomery Ala Waycross Ga and Dothan Ala. The fate of other delinquent cities will be decided by mail if met.
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South Atlantic Baseball League
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Mai
Willard Begins Training Ahead of Moran Bout
Chicago reports Jess Willard resumed training on February 21 for the March 25 heavyweight title defense against Frank Moran. He focused on road work and will reportedly do no boxing until reaching New York, departing for the eastern trip tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
New York
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Plumbing thieves strip 300 houses in city
Property owners report rampant thefts of plumbing fixtures from vacant houses. Mr Thrower and real estate interests blame detective inaction and lax junk dealers. Cases cited include 146 Spring street and 101 North Jackson with radiators gas fixtures tubs and more stolen. Town agencies propose junk inspector and tougher enforcement to curb the thefts.
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Forrest Avenus
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Tenants complain city ignores plumbing thefts from vacant houses
Wan, Adams, and other real estate managers accuse Atlanta detectives of not tracing a wave of plumbing thefts from vacant rental properties. Reports cite multiple addresses on Brotherton Street and East Hunter Street, with losses totaling thousands, and managers hire watchmen as thieves continue stripping entire plumbing systems. Authorities are urged to boost patrols and arrests, with dozens of houses affected since Christmas.
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Arthur Bardett
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George Adair
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Miles Is Called "Dog" By Sister Of Man He Slew
In Stoad a man fired a shot inside a house prompting several people to flee. A crowd of women gathered outside while two men stood over Eady who lay groaning, as others described the scene.
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Testimony Recaps Struggle as Defenses Question Witness
On cross examination the boy claimed not to believe the man was Miles near the porch. He described actions during the moment of the shot and said he was trying to push toward Miles while the sister pleaded for restraint. On reexamination he said Berky held her brother by the coat sleeve in an attempt to stop him from advancing on Miles.
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Theatres Show Laughs and Classics at Forsyth and Strand
The ForsythKeith vaudeville bill brings Fred erick V. Bowers Scenic Bond Review and Walter C Kelly the Virginia Judge for strong laugh values alongside Farber girl duo. The Raven returns to the Strand today for a third time with Henry Walthall in a high impact role. Anita Stewart and Harley Lame lead an all star Georgian lineup featuring My Ladys Slipper from Vitagraph and Brady drama. Special music from Whitesy Hubner orchestra enhances the downtown program.
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Tongues of Men and Out of the Drifts at the Grand
The Tongues of Men returns for Friday and Saturday at the Grand theatre featuring Constanes Colfer with Marguerite Clark in Out of the Drifts a new love story set in the Swiss Alps Miss Collier provides strong supporting performances at the recent Grand showing noting the drama as a standout of the season
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Vaudette Offers Billie Burke Film Epoch-Breaking
The Yellow Pages feature notes Billie Burke stars in a Vas par market at the Vaudette theater. Crowds of 1606 watched her Pegey production over three days with doors opening at 10:30 am to allow more viewings. Burke, famed as Misa Burke, is highlighted as a leading screen personality amid reviews praising the film’s dramatic appeal.
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Revenue Agent Returns from Florida Inspection Visit
Internal Revenue Agent BB Boulden and a deputy returned to Atlanta from Florida where they spent several days studying how laws are enforced. They reported being pleased with conditions observed and said the visit aided their understanding of tax administration.
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BB Boul~den
Atlanta
Florida
Ginners Gain Opportunity With New Midget Marvel Mill
The South’s shift to wheat spurs demand for ready to operate flour mills. The Midget Marvel Self-Contained Roller Flour Mill can run year round with minimal labor and capital, boosting gin companies profits by grinding local wheat. Early adopters report strong returns while mills argue fewer moving parts and lower installation costs give a local edge.
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