FIGHTERS READY FOR GONG TONIGHT
Frank Whitney and Jake Abel completed their training for an evening bout at Bijou theater in Atlanta. Whitney, the popular local boxer, weighs more and is in peak shape, while Abel arrives from Chattanooga to face the veteran. Promoter Saul has arranged a strong card, with doors opening at 8 30 and pastes selling rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitney
Jake Abel
Chattaslooga
Bijou
Whitney
Eddie Hanlon
Battling Buddes
Abel
Chattanooga
Terry Nelson
Jack White
Atlanta
Carpenter
Saul
Fang
Jake
Championship Pool Match Between Two State Champs
The Montgomery Richard Parlors host a three night belt bout between Andy J. Rogers, eastern states champion, and Everett Kid Ingreham, New England champion. They clash for the eastern title over 400 points a night across Tuesday to Thursday, aiming to crown the eastern division champion. Ingreham recently scored a 86 break in a New England title win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Richard
Andy J. Rogers
Everett
Kid" Ingreham
New England
Southeast
Mississippi
Ingreham
New England States
Dr Fisher Delivers Lectures in Atlanta Program
George J. Fisher director of education at U MLC arrives in Atlanta and speaks to boys, young men, business leaders and YMCA workers. The schedule includes devotional hour at 8:45 AM, talks to high school groups, a ten minute student session, and a business men's supper with Dr Fisher addressing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Fisher
Cal Education
U Mlc
North America
Atlanta
Ec High School
Ross’ High School
Newshoys
the Association
Dr. Fischer
Ivey
Clary
Atlanta School OF Prace Millinery
Whitehall St
South
Mmnivery
Whitehall
Skeeters Hope Yet to Get Into Bronx
New York February 2 President Edward Barrow of the International League said he remains hopeful the New York National League club will drop its objection to transferring the Jersey City franchise to the Bronx. Barrow and John J Tener head of the National League discussed the transfer yesterday but reached definite conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Barrow
International League
Jersey City
Bronx
Barrow
John J. Tener
A Cracker a Day for Fans 1 Leslie E Tullos
Editor notes introduce Leslie C. Tullos a Corsicana Texas native bidding for a Cracker third chasing berth in the coming Southern league campaign. The piece cites his Texas league roots with Dallas and Waco, 162 pound right hander born July 17 1889, hitting .281 and fielding .966 with 39 stolen bases last year. Hank Gowdy praises his drive and speed as competition for the regular berth heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie C. Tullos
Corsicana
Texas
Crackers
Hank Gowdy
Braves
Atlanta
Tullos
Gowdy
Tul
Los
Big Tent
Dallas
Waco
Thirty Four Braves Arrive in Macon for Spring Training
Macon Ga February 24 Special Manager George Stallings of the Boston Braves announced that with the signing of Bert Whaling the holdout catcher thirty four players are under contract for the coming season. The Braves report here for spring training on Sunday. Hank Gowdy remains in Atlanta until Saturday then joins the training camp at Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Bert Whaling
Braves
Stallings
Bill James
Hank Gowdy
Atlanta
Bill Smith Plans Week of Work to Improve Poncey Field
Manager Bill Smith of the Crackers expects to have Ponce de Leon field prepared for training with a week of favorable weather and help from county commissioners. He foresees the old field in good shape for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Poncey
The
Crackers
Ponce de Leon
Bill
Valdosta Pleased With The Schedule
Valdosta Ga February 24 Special Valdosta baseball officials are pleased with the league draft and schedule for the coming season The best list of playing dates the league has ever had Valdosta fares better under this schedule than any prior year Baseball is booming slowly in Valdosta with fever rising and fans gearing up for the season President Dick Jemison visited to welcome and support the league for the coming campaign
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Dick Jemison
Honus Wagner Celebrates 41st Birthday in Pittsburgh Banquet
Pittsburg February 24 Honus Wagner veteran shortstop of the Pittsburgh National League team celebrated his forty first birthday today. A banquet was given in his honor tonight by the Steve league an organization of local baseball fans with Presidents John K Tener of the National League Edward Barrow of the International League and Barney Dreyfuss of the Pirates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh
Steve League
John K. Tener
National League
Edward Barrow
International League
Barney Dreyfuss
Pirates
Three Cushions Title At Chicago Next Week
Chicago February 24 announces the three cushions championship mtard tournament to start March 6 with prizes totaling 2000 dollars and 1000 going to the winner. Contestants include Alfred De Oro current champion John Horgan former champion Charles Morin Jess Lian and William Huey. Charles Conklin of Chicago named referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles ¥. Conklin
Alfred de Oro
John Horgan
St Louis
Charles Morin
Jess Lian
William Huey
Piedmont Clinches Season With 37 17 Win Over Demorest
Demorest Ga February 24 Piedmont closed the total basketball season with a 37 to 17 victory over the Civica league team of Demorest. The game was decided early as Piedmont pulled away and dominated the Civica lineup. Demorest faced a strong opponent, and Piedmont's performance marked a solid end to the season against top northern Georgia teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest
Peprpary
Specelal
Piedmont
Civica League
Civic League
Georgia
Mark Hall Dead Pitcher for Detroit Americans Passes
Joplin Missouri February 21 Mark Hall a 29 year old pitcher for the Detroit Americans died at his home today after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Mark Hall
Detroit Americans
Vanderbilt Baseball Players Report for Work Today
Nashville Tenn February 24 The official call has been made for Vanderbilt baseball players and about sixty five candidates have expressed their intentions of trying for the team The players report tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
S V D League post season series forms four teams
The S V D fraternity suspends regular play to form a four team post season league named 3 V D Frat to play six games. In the opening round the D's beat the V's 21 to 7 and the Frat's defeated the 8 team 41 to 11. Swilling Blodgett Phillips and Callahan starred for the D's and Sullivan Rabbit Smith Clower Love led the Frat and V teams respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Phillips
Franc
Swirling
Sullivan
Rabbit Smith
Clower
Love
Aye On
Blodgett
Swilling
Freeman
Coleman Callahan
Huckaby
Warner
Branite
Beckner
Phillipa
Wallace
Rats
M. Sullivan
Kalish
Smith
R. Sullivan
Schone
Romm. Resman
Athens Womans Association basketball slate set
The local Young Womens Christian Association team in Athens Ga will host two top state rivals this week. The N G A college from Dahlonega travels 26 miles over mountain roads to Gainesville then by rail to Athens for a Thursday night game. Washington Seminary from Atlanta visits Friday night for a separate contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Young Women's Christian Association
N. G. A. College
Dahlonega
Mountain Road
Gainesville
Washington Seminary
Atlanta
Pappas Robbed In Nashville Bout By Winers
Nashville papers claim Jimmy Pappas was robbed of the decision in his boxing match with Leslie Winers. Washington papers dispute the outcome, maintaining Pappas earned the decision though he again received a raw verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Jimmy Pappas
Atlanta
Leslie Winers
Washville
Pappas
Auburn Wins Two From Miss A & M in Basketball
Auburn, Ala, February 24. Auburn defeated the Miss A. & M. in two games by 11 to 44 and 18 to 16. Second half surge erased a 14 to 6 halftime deficit as Auburn’s Clem ents, Steel, and Forbes keyed the win while Miss A. & M. stars Noble Biglane and Davis played strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Miss A. & M
Clements
Forbes
Noble
Biglane
Davis
Peacock Ends Season With 30 Winning GMA Clash
Peacock closed its 1915 basketball season by defeating GMA at Pepe Cock court. The game remained close throughout with strong all around play from Peacock and good teamwork from GMA. Peacock finished 2 wins 8 losses for a .200 season, while GMA went 3 wins 7 losses for a .300 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock
G. M. A. ‘Cats
Pepecock
Mercer Five on Trip to Columbus and Auburn
Mercer University basketball team plans a two game road trip starting tomorrow night with a visit to Columbus followed by a return game in Auburn on Saturday night. The trip follows a Friday night road game in Columbus and a Saturday night rematch in Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Five
Macon
Mercer University
Columbuus
Auburn
Wolgast Injures Arm Forfeits Leach Cross Bout
Former lightweight champion Wolgast injures his right arm during training and cannot fight Leach Cross next Friday night. Johnny Dundee is named replacement. The injury stems from a November bout with Freddie Welsh, the world champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wol Igast
Leach Cross
Johnny Dundee
Wolgast
Freddie “Welsh
Moran Signs with Crackers in Moran-Kircher Swap
Roy Moran joins the Atlanta Crackers in a Moran-Kircher player swap with Oakland. Moran, praised for speed and fielding, signs as an outfielder, joining 20 players in and six holdouts remain including Dent Manning Rumler Jenkins Jarosick and Bisland with contracts expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Roy Moran
Moran
Meadow Bill Smith
Roy
Meadow
Baby Doll
Jacobsen
Chattanooga
Crackers
Moran-Kircher
Oakland
Dent
Manning
Rumler
Jenkins
Jarosick
Bisland
Marshall Sets World Chess Record with 92-Game Run
In Portland on February 24 Fra J Marshall of New York broke the world simultaneous chess record by playing 92 games at once. The prior mark was 65 set February 11 in Brooklyn by Jose Capablanca. Marshall had held the record previously with 57 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
J. Marshall
New York
Jose
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marshall
Former Cracker Sold to Los Angeles
Louisville, Ky February 24 Albert Beumiller former short for the Crackers has been sold to the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast league. The deal was announced today. Beumiller played in the American association earlier in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houisville
Albert Beumiller
Los Angeles Club
Beumiller
The
Crackers
Jury Has Stanley Case in Jeff Davis Court
Hazlehurst Ga February 24 Special Clayton Stanley stood trial in Jeff Davis superior court for killing his stepfather John Wheeler two years ago near Tutens Stil. The jury deliberated after testimony that Stanley and his brother fought Wheeler and Stanley shot him following Wheeler’s attempt to break up the fight. Wheeler made a dying statement naming Stanley but asked the case not be prosecuted. State defense were led by Judge A B Thoma, counsel James M Swain and H Elder.
Felder Denied as Census Director Hope Dims
Washington reports that Thomas S. Welder of Macon a former Georgia attorney general was pressed for the census director post to succeed William J. Harris but denied by Senator Hoke Smith. Smith says Felder was not seeking any Washington position and had not knowledge of such a nomination. Harris appears assured of confirmation. questions arise about recess appointments if the Senate rejects nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Thomas S. Welder
Macon
Washington City
George D. Ruble
New Hampshire
Edward N. Hurley
Illinois
William Harris
Senate
Commission
T P A Investigates Death of E H Solomons
Savannah reporters reveal dissatisfaction with hotel staff over death of traveling man Tilott H Solomons in Columbia South Carolina. Savannah T P A plans action after hotel replies cite unheeded early call and late door break in, with drunk guests remark. Committee to present case at state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Columbia
S. CG
Tilott H. Solomons
Georgia
Solomons
Maurice F. Meyer
Savannah Post
Fifth Ward Improvement Club Meets for Maddox Park Talk
The Fifth Ward Improvement Club will convene Thursday at 7 20 pm in the English Avenue school auditorium to discuss Maddox park improvements. J O Cochran parks manager will speak and Alderman Maddox is expected to attend to respond to a roast from the prior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
English Avenue School
Maddox Park
J. O. Cochran
Parks
Maddox
Boy Killed at Rifle Practice in Portland
Lawrence C. Houghton aged 18 was accidentally shot and killed at rifle practice in Portland Maine. The incident occurred during Deering High School Rifle team drills where George Malone fired the deadly shot. Both youths were members of the same team leading in the public high school rifle matches for the United States championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Lawrence C. Houghton
George Malone
Deering High School
United States
Chief 10 to be chosen by Southern League
C T Crawford announced that the Southern Association will hold a meeting Wednesday or Thursday to elect a successor to late president Judge W M Kavanaugh. The session is likely in Little Rock with the decision pending. Columbus YMCA basketball team meets Birmingham Athletic Club in a return engagement Saturday night in Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern League
Little Rock
Ark
C. T. Crawford
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Association
W.M. Kavanaugh
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Christian Association
Birmingham Athletic Club
Cost of Local Want Ads in the Constitution
Classified notices from The Constitution outline per word pricing and advertising rules. It notes six word lines, insistence on written discontinuance, and phone or mail options with accounts opened for telephone ads. The piece emphasizes courteous operators and the policy that ads by phone require immediate payment or return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lost and found notices from Atlanta column items
A garbled lost and found column lists rewards for returning items like a one carat diamond in a screw mounting, a large yellow dog named Wpru, a Ford car and other belongings. It mentions addresses in Atlanta and nearby locales, with contact numbers Ivy and J. A. Orwell and various rewards. Legal notices include a dissolved partnership at The Central Garage and transfer of business to D E Van Arsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Winder
Harry L. Dix, Incorporated
Candler Edge
Westminster Drive
wPru
Ivy
Joe
Firestone
Ford Motor Co
J. A. Orwell
Cumming
Nh J
Tim
R. HL
College Park
N. Jackson
Dr. Holbrook
Lvy
J- I
D. E. van Arsdale
L. HE. Fain
Auburn Avenue
D. EB. van Arsdale
D. H. van Arsdale
L ‘al
Bergie National
Bergie
Bergia
Courtland St
Auburn
Leigh-grads
John M. Smith Company
Georgian Terrace
Third
Peachtree Sts
Paes Motor Car Repair Co
la Fordown
Odom Bross
FORD
Middlebrooks
Peachtree
Personal screen fixed blinds and home sewing ad mix
An assemblage of classified style notices including made to order venetian blinds, hairdressing and cosmetic services, tailoring moves, maternity care, corsetry, and hospital association offers. Also listings for carpet cleaning, professional cards, and a teacaption for teachers. Multiple entities such as Sellers Gales manager, Clayton Co, MME Funk, Be-M Co appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Slind
sun_picture
Iestimates
Bostwick-Goodell Co
W. B. Callaway
Gales
Yourth Nut'l Bank
Atlanta
A. Clayton CO
East
Hunter Street
Whitehall
Atla
Chamber OF Commerce
North
Pryor ST
Auburn AV
Free Hospital Service
Ana m
Co- Oervative Hospital Association
Brown-Randolph Hide
Tecan
Henson Hill
Wheat Street
McCarter
M. T. Mitchell
Windsor Street
FUNK
C. Christensen
the Hatter
Walton St. T Pree
Charles D. Barker
Peters
Be-M CO
Allie Gallaher
Peachtree St
Dirs
Shirley
Ashby Street
West 1012
Help Wanted Male Trades and Sales Positions
A collage of old time help wanted ads offering barber training with wages, tuition, and diplomas. Firms include American Custom Tailor, Jacksonville Barber College, Mole Barber College, and East Mitchell Street programs. Also seeking baritone singers, carriage woodworkers, sales agents, and door to door or department store orders with commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatlor-' Ing CO
Jacksonville Barber College
Bay St
Jacksonville
Fis
Mole Bareer College
Atelenta Darber College
East Mitchell St
Road Quartet
H-126
Constitution
Lilly Carriage Co
Memphis
Tena
Salesnene
Solicitors
Hudson Valley
Maslin Underwear Co
Mill St
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Joney
Candler
Billy Sundat
Universal Bible House
Philadelphia
Gure Eppeater
C. Thomaston
Indianapolis
Ind
Situation Wanted ads offer wide choices in The Constitution
Male job seekers and service providers submit varied notices in The Constitution Classifieds. Entries include bookkeeper and stenographer seeks position, electrician desires work, piano salesman and hotel staff experience offered, and several lenders advertise mortgage and loan offers. Many ads request advance payment and box numbers for responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmekeeper
P.O
Berwich
Atlanta Office Service Co
Waida Street
Atlanta
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Andy Rogers
Kid Ingreham
Montgomery
DR. Fisher
Skeeters
Leslie E. Tullos
Hill Smith
AIF
Case Company
Case T.M. Company, Inc
S. V. D. League
Athens Y. M. C. A
Miss. A. & M
Downing
Los Angeles
Stanley
Jeff Davis
Felder
E. H. Solomons
Fifth Ward Club
Ss. D. Fambrough Bishop, GA
Kavanaugh
Li. J. Letnar
Georgia State Sanitarium
Milledgeville
Blackville
S.C
J. M. Farreil
Brewster
Albert Howell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
Dorsey, Brewster, Bowell & Heyman
I River Building
Frank E. Howald
Foots-Davies
ACME
Kealey Bidg
Atlanta, Ga
City Circulation Department
Treadwell
Charle
Bell
Auick
Bell Bros
West
Ick. Smith
Constitution Office
H. B. Berry
Stayle
Mies T
J. Ss
Care Constitution
Markinam
Lucile Ave
Arate
Southeay Ok Concern
Waigon
York Feather Company
Warren Place
Mighty Ueed
Wii
E. G. Willingham Sons
Whitehall Bi
Peters Aide
J. Or
F. R. P. Becht CO
Auburn Ave
Bell Phono
TGA Speer
McCaila
Evergreen
Alabama
Care
Daniel
Nat'l Bank
SAI Sale
Forsyth St
W. Carson
Empire Building
Broad and
Marietta Streets
Foster & Robson
Edgewood
Ave
W. B. Smith
Fourth National Bank
Mortgage Bond Company of
J. S. Slicer
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Rex B. Mooney
Cuff C. Hatcher Insurance Agency
Grant Bldg
Scott _& tell Duilding
Zurline & Co
Dunson & Gay
Tvy
WONEY
Logan
Fitzhugh Knox
Trust Company
W Alston
Nat'l Bank Hin
Empire
BETTE
Mortgagh Loans
Caidler
Jyodd Fant
Edgewood Avenue
Merchants and Mechanics' Banking In
Kelly
Richland
Campany of Atlanta School of Medicine
E. Anthony
Toy
Brookhaven Club
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