Tickets Mailed to 18 Crackers in Training Roster
Crackers manager Bill Smith announced that tickets were mailed to 18 of 23 prospective tryout players for the spring crack ers camp. Report dates set for March 15 ahead of a March 22 exhibition, with Smith trimming his roster from 27 to 23 and considering a late trade for pitcher Jarosick or Lawrence. A left-handed hopeful from Atlanta named Perry will receive a trial during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
The
Crackers
Smith
Noth
Atlanta
Prominent Athletes Named Officials for Indoor Games
New York February 26 Among men nominated as officials for the indoor intercollegiate games at Madison Square Garden on March 6 are many former college athletes. Notables include Harvard quarterback and tennis champion Robert D Wrenn Princeton’s Robert Garrett Cornell’s Hall S Berna Yale’s John R Kilpatrick PA intercollegiate star HL Gaye Evert Wendell A B Coxe Charles H Mapes Princeton’s Howard Brokaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
P Oftti
Elais
Madison Square
Barden
He A
feLas
Robert D. Wrenn
Harvard
United States
Robert Garrett
Princeton
Atheny
Ell S Berna
Cornell
Wnod
John R. Kilpatrick
Yale
HL. Gaye
Qin
Pennsylvania
Evert Jansen Wendell
A.B. Coxe
Charles H.mapes
Columbia
Howard Brokaw
Rinceton
Mile class football game set at Athens University
Athens Ga February 26 Special the university will host a single class football game tomorrow the freshmen versus the sophomores in a slug contest to replace old class rushes and banquets that sparked yearlong belligerence almost all upperclassmen and many town residents are expected to attend the afternoon match reflecting the warlike spirit of past class clashes and Bush ball rivalries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Par Tournament At Druid Hills Golf Club Today
The weekly Druid Hills Golf Club event is a par tournament with nine prizes and a single golf ball entry fee. The winner will be the player most on par after handicaps or least under par, with a large entry list anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druid Hills Golf Club
Francis Ouimet Rated By Massachusetts Golf Association
Francis Ouimet, national amateur golf champion, was rated plus two by the Massachusetts Golf Association in Boston on February 6. It marks the first time an American golf association has rated a player below the scratch mark. Ray R. Gordon of Braehurn was placed at scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Francis Ouimét
Massachusetts Golf Association
American Golf Association
Ray R. Gordon
Braehurn
Lucy Cobb Girls Edge Lucy Gabb Team In Tight Foster
The Lucy Cobb girls defeated the Dahlonega college squad in Athens on a breezy February afternoon by a 16 to 15 margin in a hard fought contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
N. G
Dahlonega
Lucy Gabb Institute
A Cracker a Day for Fans 3. JOE JENKINS
Joe Jenkins, a stocky catcher from Shelbyville Tennessee, and a former St Louis Browns player, is highlighted as a likely Crackers regular. Born October 12 1891 he spent winters in California and has four years of pro baseball experience with Rome Southeastern league and Keokuk. Evans lauds him at the outset and describes his bench time with the Browns last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crackers
Joe Jenkins
Rickey
Louis Browns
Jenkins
Shelbyville
Tenn
California
Hanford
Cai Co Hie
Bei Shore
Billy Evans
Rome
Keokuk
St. Lows Browns
Browns
Sam Agnew
St. Louis
Elven
Marist College Defeats Peacock in Close Afternoon Contest
Marist College defeated Peacock 46 to 20 on Peacock's court in a postponed afternoon game. Marist led 14 to 0 at halftime, then pulled away in the second period behind Dodge's standout four points and strong team play from Hubert and Cocke. Peacock received solid showing from Pew Manget and Knox, with Jernigan and Atheridge contributing as well. Time of halves was 20 minutes, referee Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marist
Peacock
Lttle
Dodge
Hubert
Cocke
Pew
Manget
Knox
de Marist
Arker
Tees
Jernigan
Atheridge
Bean
Tinker orders Walter Johnson to report for spring training
Chicago February 26 Walter Johnson star pitcher of the American league who jumped to the Chicago Federals from the Washington Americans last fall and then returned to Washington has been notified to report for spring training at Shreveport Louisiana on March 6 Manager Tinker of the Chicago Federal club announced today Johnson was sent the same letter as other players who will go directly from their games to the camp He said he advised Johnson not to report to Washington until after United States District Judge Landis announces his decision in the Federal league anti trust suit This decision may determine Johnsons case and he understands hes decided to go wherever Judge Landis decides he belongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Chicago Federals
Washington’ Americans
Washington
Shreveport
Tinker
Chicago Federal Club
Johnson
Federals
United States District
Landis
Federal League Anti-Trust Auit. X
Decison
John
Mercer Defeated by Columbus Five in Close Local Clash
In Columbus Georgia on February 26 the Columbus Y M C A defeated Mercer University in a fast hard fought game. Mercer led for 12 minutes but the locals surged ahead and held the lead to the end. Forester and Stubbs starred for Mercer while Peday Frozier and Newman did best for the Columbus squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ycolunbise
Columbus Y. M. C. A
Mercer University
Mercer
Ercer
Forester
Stubbs
Peday
Frozier
Newman
Frank Manush Spotted In Atlanta Ahead Of Albany Return
Former Cracker third baseman and South Atlantic league manager Frank Manush is in Atlanta for brief visits before heading to Albany to oversee the Babies once more for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Manush
Cracker
Albany
Atlanta
Frank Fn
Olympic Club Wins U S Amateur Basketball Title
Ban I Francisco February 24 The Olympic club basketball team of San Francisco won the Amateur Athletic Union basketball championship by defeating Whittier College of Southern California in the final game by a score of 29 to 16.
Georges Carpentier Surrenders as German POW in Berlin
Berlin reports Georges Carpentier the European heavyweight champion has been wounded and captured as a German prisoner of war per the Tageblatt. The mixed dispatch notes his status following combat in Europe, with details indicating his capture by German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Tageblatt
Notice to Merchants On Fraudulent Baseball Donation Ring
A man identifying himself as J Arthur Smith has tried to collect funds from Atlanta merchants claiming the money would buy baseball suits for Boys High. Officials say the claim is fraudulent as BHS purchases its own uniforms and no charity is authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Smith
Atlanta
Rome Athletic Club Defeats Gadsden 36 to 22
In Rome Georgia on February 26 the Rome Athletic club team beat a picked quintet from Gadsden 36 to 22 in a well played Tuesday night game. The Rome squad begins this year’s schedule with promise and is seen as a strong future contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Rome Athletic Club
Gadsden
Columbus Y M C A to play Birmingham club again
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association basketball team will meet the Birmingham Athletic Club in a return engagement here Saturday night. The Columbus squad won the prior game played in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association
Birmingham Athletic
Dexter defeats Chick Evans in first fight of championship play
In Houston on February 26 Charles L Dexter of Dallas defeated Chick Evans of Chicago two to one in a boxing bout that opened the championship play. The match featured Dexter’s superior reach and Evans’s steady defense as the crowd watched the early rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Charles L.dexter
Dallas
Fanny
Evans
Chicago
Mercer to face Auburn in return clash at Auburn
Mercer University basketball travels to Auburn Alabama for a Saturday night return engagement with Mike Donshue's Tigers. The teams previously met in Macon with Mercer winning.
FEDS OPEN SEASON APRIL 10 IN FEDERAL LEAGUE
Buffalo February 26 The Federal league opens its season April 10 a date four days before the organized majors. Umpires propose minor rule changes including a $200 fine and 30 days suspension for using the Emery ball. The Kansas City franchise transfer to Newark pending injunctions, Newark to be the eighth team. President James A Gilmore notes strong signs as clubs bid for franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Newark
Kansas City
Itv
James A. Gilmore
Emery Balt
Emery
Optimism at Atlanta Realty Dinner Inspires 1915 Outlook
At the Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association annual banquet in Ansley Hotel hall speakers voiced strong optimism for 1915. Thomas Shallcross Jr of Philadelphia urged nationwide cooperation among real estate men while praising the South as a hub of oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Real Hetate Men's Association
Assembly Hall
Ansley Hotel
Thomas Shallcross, Jr
Philadelphia
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Harris G._ White
Charles P. Glover
Shallcross
Reuben Arnold
Joseph A. Mac Cord
John T. Pendleton
Thornwell Jacobs
Walter of
Andrews
Thomas Ingersoll
Quinneapolis
Arnold
Atlanta
A .S
McCord
Atlanta Reserve Bank
Federal Bank
Reserve Bank
Pendleton
Colonel Andrews
Dr. Jacobs
You Shallcross
Leos fate in hands of court described in habeas debate
The discussion centers on LEO FRANK and whether a writ of habeas corpus lies given jurisdiction issues. Mr Dorsey cites cases arguing absence at verdict affects jurisdiction and not merely irregularity. He notes Supreme Court Justice Harlan’s remark and questions applicability to territorial or federal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frank
Dorsey
Ste Justice Harlan
Court of Jurisdiction
Big League Clubs Start South for Spring Training
February 26 reports show Philadelphia Phillies departing for Florida aboard the Apache, with some by rail, to join others in New York and Fort. Manager Pat Moran leads the Phillies while Connie Mack heads to Florida by train. Nationals leave St Peters on the train and the Americans depart Jacksonville for San Antonio as Cleveland fans note Birmingham’s demand for position battles. Chicago Cubs head to Tampa with about thirty players, Roger Bresnahan among eleven leaving tonight. Charles Thomas plans a week southward to monitor practice as Tampa awaits Sunday arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Neational
New York
Florida
New For
Pat Moran
Phillies
Connie Mack
Peay
Nationals
St. Petersure
Americans
Jacksonville
Aps
San Antonio
Cleveland
Ohico
Birmingham
Cleveland Americans
Texas
Cubs
Tampa
Chicago
Coneal Club
National League
Fla
Roger Bresnhan
Charles Thomas
South
Edmonson Indicted for Theft of Papers in Georgia
Grand jury in Cherokee circuit returns indictments against J. J. Edmonson, W. & A. railroad claim agent and Manypire hotel owner, plus two Resaca citizens, for removing papers from a safe tied to a $30,000 damage suit over a depot fire. Davis contends the papers relate to his lumber loss claim. Edmonson calls the charges a plot to discredit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Cherokee Circuit
J. J. Edmonson
W. & A. Railroad
Manypire
Resaca
W. R. Davis
Lumbberman
Davis
Halmonson
McDraistephens
al Evans
Edwmonton
Lemonnon
Edmonson
Atlanta Real Estate Activity and Street Improvements Update
Atlanta Friday real estate notes show T. M. York applying for a per pale to erect a seven room one story dwelling at 149 Atwood Avenue for 3500. South Forsyth street regrading and paving progress, reopening traffic in about two weeks. Mrs. Jett Moody sells 156 Peachtree Circle residence to Walter Ballard for 13500, with Moody taking two Stone Mountain tract houses as part payment valued at 10000. Warranty deeds list several lots and transfers across the city from Capital Avenue to Atwood and Beckwith streets, with values ranging from 700 to 4200 and multiple dates in 1905 to 1923. Public reports of Chicago investor Totter Palmer’s Atlanta real estate activity lack agency confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. York
Atwood Avenue
Forsyth Street
Jett Moody
Walter Balllard
Peachtres Eirele
Aire
Rachal Cohen
Jacob Spiasberger
Capital Avenue
H. W. Dunnody
Matilda Harris
East Side Avenue
Elmyre Street
K. E. Manston
Williame Et al
Eoat Aide
Grand View Avenue
Geek Co
S. G. Mims
Semmes Street
Taylor Avenue
Ted
Harold Hissed
A. A. Maxwell
Moreland Avenue
Harold Street
Mary BE. Satterwhite
Johnshen
Beckwith
Peepiss Street
W. BP
Walthall
Charles L.” McGuire
West’ Side
Avenue C
Ilmyre Street
Sarah Gramming
Randon
Lake Avenue
Bindall Street
Real estate transfers and deeds in early 20th century notices
Numerous parcels traded or mortgaged in February 1915 including city blocks and street-frontages on North Boulevard Tenth Street Capitol Avenue Atwood Street and Fort Street. Transactions involve Lee Barnes Martin Ber gen Mary Gardien Kaufmen and the Hebrew Orphans Home with values from 260 to 3 600 and notes on bonds and administrator sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
W. P. Deres
Alker
Julius H. Wyman
North Boulevard
Tenth Street
Ninth J
Lee ‘Barnes
Martin K- Bergen
McDaniel Street
Arthur Street
Algo
Georgie Avenue
Smith ‘Atrest
Jamies
H. Hawes
Mattie J. Langford
Wilson's Mill Road
14Th
Rachel Cohan
Heysman Herzberg
Capitol’ Avenue
Clarke Street
Mary G. Gardien
Fred Kaufmen
East Sixth Street
Ds. H. Whisenant
Hebrew Orphans’ Home
Atwood Street
Atwood Atreet
Atwood Atreete
Helen J. Yuitilameon
Tames BR. Wyle Company
Perchires Place
Wiliams Atest Poe
Tm Brown
Peter
Emm Scully
Pine Street
Porchtree Street
A. A Maxwell
Maggie A. Lambert
Moreland Avenue
Harold Street
M. A Chandler
J. G. Biggers
Aide North Fourth Street
Ponders Avenue
Help Wanted Male Eeeee and Barber Trade Ads
Classified column lists help wanted across multiple trades and regions. It includes positions for bicycle collectors, barber trainees, salesmen, and general labor with references, pay, and training terms. The notices reference G-437 Constitution, Moler Barber College, Jacksonville Barber College, Atlanta Barber College, and various addresses in Atlanta, Jackson ville, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obr
Moler
Iearning
Jacksonville Barber College
W. Hayst
Jacksonville
Fla
G. OG. Branning
Atlanta Barber College
Harris-Brown Table Co
Greenwood, Mi
Classified Advertisements Highlight Local Businesses
A dense page shows a mix of personal service ads and notices from Atlanta, featuring Blind and Screen for order, hairdressing and chiropody, hospital associations, sewing school, maternity sanatorium, corseting, fashion items, and professional listings. It lists names like Bestwick Goodell Co, W R Callaway, MME Funk, C Christensen, and law firms, along with addresses on Whitehall Street, Hunter Street, and Pryor Street. It also includes bids for state sanitarium contracts and various personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wick-Goodell
W. R. Callaway
Salem
Nat'l Bank
Atlanta
A. Clayton CO
Hunter Street
Whitehall
Phon Main
Co~ Operative Hospital Association
Brown
Randolph
NEW
Ohamber OF Commerce
North Pryor ST. Ann Auburn
J. H. Siies
Columbus
Mra
H. D. Belvin
Care
Hermitage Mill
Camden
MME
FUNK
Grand Theater
C. Christensen
the Hatter
Walton Stoe
Charles D. Barker
Peters
Moxn
Ze-M Tobacco
Ee-M Co
Foster
Lost And Found Items In Atlanta Reflect Fragments Of Daily Life
Numerous brief notices show items misplaced or stolen in Atlanta areas. Diamonds, pocketbooks, a frat pin, a nanny goat, keys, a bulldog and other small goods are offered for reward or return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Swuers
Atlante
Jost
Harry L. Dix. Incorporated
Atlanta
W. H. Layton
Ivy
Psi Omega
Terminal Station
Forrest Avenue
Dr. Curtis
Silvey
Lee
Hunter Street
Taylor
Hopeville
Hockwith Street
Mike
Edgewood
N. Jackson
Ideal School of Millinery Now Hiring and Scholarships Offered
An assorted classified montage offers opportunities at the Ideal School of Millinery with free scholarship plans for girls and men and women seeking clerical or millinery training. Advertisements urge millinery courses, government clerks salaries, free examinations, and employment services from agencies and the Constitutional office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta School OF Eragticam Milliners
OG Whitehall &J
South
Atlanti
Saxtrpis
Franklin Institute
Rochester
N.Y
Ideal School of Milltnery
Whitehall
Wanted Men and Jobs in Atlanta and Cobb County Ads
Classified blurb collection shows a male bookkeeper and timekeeper in Macon seeking a reliable position with advancement potential and references, a traveling salesman seeking engagement for short periods with any territory, an Atlanta stenographer offering services at half rate, and a young married person seeking small crop shares. Includes box and address snippets for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jexperi B
Cobb
F.G
Macen
Atlanta
James Cet
SITUATION WANTED WOMAN AD OFFERS SERVICES
Female stenographer with eight years in law railroading and other work seeks a position at once. Ivy 6783 X1. Young college graduate with teaching three years seeks spring summer work. Box F-322 care Constitution. Competent stenographer wants half day. Steno-booker with long experience will accept low wages. Address G-435 care Constitution. Governess seeks position with small children, teaches kindergarten primary and music. Stenographer five years experience seeks position. Call Mies T. W 802-J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Constitution
Care
Mies T
FOR SALE Miscellaneous Lumber and Pianos
FOR SALE Miscellaneous items listed including lumber cheap moved sale Bring lumber bills to 642 Whitehall St or 506 Peters Bldg. Also ads for wholesale pianos and player pianos rent to own. Show case and cabinet items. Filing cabinets and office furniture. Various oddments including tubs, phonograph, safes, and machinery. Local addresses and contact numbers shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willingham Sons
Whitehall St
Peters
Atlanta
SSS
R. P! Becht! CO
Auburn Ave
Bell Phone
P.O. Box
Iink
Edieon Phonograph
Huscher
East Hunter
Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure
Cye
Buck
Comer Peach
ftse_and_fames
Dalla
J. Daniel
Nat'l Banke
Ad- Srons M. 1
Hanna
Tireleas
Forsyth St
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Sports
Dick Jemison
Atlanta Southpaw
Eleanes
Tom Green
O. M. Bradfield
Crackars
Jarosick
St. Louis Browns
Lmer Lawrence
Perry
Georgia
Francis Ouimet
Lucy Cobb
United
Troy, Nee
Marist College
Sally City
Chick
Auburn
Mike Donshue
Macon
Oratory
Tocat
Theovernment
Aew Hytle
Mary P. Street
Emily B. Gipson
M.D. Smith
Alexander Strodt
Aliee M. Warran
Claude R. Beacham
Old Marlette Road
DeFoor's Ferry Road
A. Stephens
Wellington Street
Gordon Streat
Mima
Bank of
Taylor Perce
Seaure
Debi
E. G. Black
Charles A. Davis
West Aide
Spring Street
Goat
Reat Fourteenth Street
Security State Bank
T. P. Petty
Asa G. Candler
Walton Realty Company
Lucile Avenu
K. L. Cole
J. B. Brooks
Beckwith Strait
Pesplea Street
Geores Ware Et al
Same
Dame Property
West Lumber Company
V.w. Thomperon
Southavent Corner
Roy and
Lime Streets
Atianta
Ourm TV
Atlanta Sea
Eversiors
Mr. Jones
Austell
Ponca de Leon Avenue
City
Thomaston
City Circulation Department
Mr. Treadwell
Charlies 'P
Lowry ‘Fruit & Produce Co
Alabama
Candler
Bellabie
T. T. Willane
Peachtrae_circle
Ansley Paris
Forsyth
Carol H. Brewster
Albert Howell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Rhur Heyman
Brewster
Howell
Heyman
Kiser
Forant
Frank E. Howald
Foote-Davies
Ft. J. Lafar
B.C
J. M. Farreil
W. B. Jonaton
West
Point
W. R. Houston
Bank of West Point
West Point
F + & chance of
Life Time
WB. Shirey
Rift
Eerie
Eil
Bell Bros
West City St
KMS Thachere
Haat Service
Healey Bidg
Ias Vance
Constitution Office
Watson
Mitchell Street
Ivyobs
Yorneather Company
Warren Pines
Buff & Black Oringtons
R Glenn
Decatur
Rcatas Logua
Marbut & Minor
Wanhamaler
Redding
Cook
Fairview Farm
Palmetto
A. P
Morgan Frain
San Marcos
Wantagen Alery
Lubbock
Texa
Bancroft Lumber Co
Milam & Miller
Gilmer Street
Gate City Coal Co
Ugs
Fair View Farm
Pahnetty, Ga
Union Stock Yards
Main
Cree Erin Nears
Coah
Central Auction Company
East Mitchell At
Courtland Strest
Furniture Pereckage CO
Nibhe
Souther
Theerie
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