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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1915

Page

5

Defying Death Restals Grand Prize Winner Resta

San Francisco February 27 Italian driver D Resta won the Grand Prix at the Panama Pacific exposition on a rain drenched track in car No 9. Time 7 7 5712. Wilcox No 26 second 7 14 36 Hughes No 28 third 7 21 46 Disbrow No 12 fourth 7 51 38 Anderson No 6 fifth 7 34 51. Race marred by rain and attrition.

San Francisco D. Resta Howard Wilcox Resta Hughie Hughes Louis Disbrow Gil Anderson Tréata Wilcox Hughes Raln Harl Cooper Barney ~Oldfield Eddie Pullen Ralph DePalme Rivers

Baseball Sap Rises as Waycross Plans For Season

Waycross Ga February 27 special Baseball sap rises as fans discuss the Georgia State league. The local association expects to remain in the league if the salary limit rises to 900 dollars. A meeting will be called to arrange funds for opening expenses and transportation. The grounds will need little fix up and fan support remains strong. Waycross opens at home against Brunswick, a schedule feature likely to draw big crowds and several hundred dollars for associations.

Waycross Georgia’ State League Teague Wiycross Brunswick

Locust Grove Defeats Mercer Scrubs In Close Contest

Locust Grove Institute edged Mercer Scrubs 28 to 24 in Macon with a fast paced game. Whituhard and Reck starred for Locust Grove while Schofield excelled in Mercer foul shooting as the comeback pushed the score in the final eight points. Referee Clements officiated.

Macon Mercer Scrubs Locust Grove Institute Scrubs Tour Ponts Whituhard Reok Wocust Grove Schofield Mercer Clements

A Cracker a Day for Fans 4 James Benton Allen

The article profiles James Benton Allen of Corinth Mississippi as a left handed pitcher likely to try out for the Atlanta Crackers this season. Allen, 24, stands 5 11 1 2 and weighs 175 pounds and spent last season with Salt Lake City in the Union Association. He will report to the Crackers from St Paul Arkansas and is touted by Sam LaRocque among others as having talent and potential for a first Class A experience.

Crackers James Benton Allen Corinth Mias Alen St. Paul Ark Allen Salt Lake City Union Association Sam LaRocque Georgia State League

Yankees Leave Today for Savannah Camp

New York Americans depart by train from New York for spring training in Savannah Georgia with Captain T P L Houston manager Bill Donovan and Duke Farrell plus five players led by Ray Fisher. Others join in Baltimore and Hot Springs battery men report by March 10. Feats Tigers report Gulfport camp to start March 6 with Ty Cobb joining March 20. Braves roster headed for Macon with most players expected on field Tuesday morning. Pirates and Naps schedule inter league games in New Orleans on April 3 and 4.

Yankees Savannnah New York New York Americans Savannah TP. L. Houston Secretar Bill Donovan Duke Farrell Ray Fisher Baltimore Peckinpaugh Cree Boone Madsel Schiwert Hot Springs Ark Bweaney Nunamaker Caldwell Cole Keating Waerhop Brown Savanteh Tigers Gulfport Detroit Mich Jim McGuire Miss McKee Yelle Frank Fuller McGuire Hugh Jennings Jennings Ty Cobbill Braves Wacon Boston Herman Nickerson Boston Braves Macon George Wihitred Pirates NAPS AYL Ar New Orleans Pittsburg Nationals Cleveland Americans A. J.” Heineman Focal Club Southern Association

Harley Davidson Man Predicts Good Times in South

Miller, Harley-Davidson SJlator associate sales manager from Milwaukee, tours the southern branch. He reports strong prospects for Harley-Davidson motorcycles across seven states and notes Arthur Davidson’s London trip to expand foreign business after the war. Miller will return via Atlanta after Florida, hosted by Gus Castle, southern branch magnetros.

TA. Miller Harley-Davidson Sjlator Company Milwaukee Wis Harley- Davidson Motor Company Mr. Miller Atlanta Miller Arthur Davidson London Miler Davidson United States Florida Gus Castle Mangnetros Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Army Defeats Washington and Lee 41 to 20 in Fast Game

Army basketball wins 41 to 20 at West Point, fast pace game. Cadet Louis Gibbs of 1916 from Washington state is elected captain of the Army basketball team for next year.

West Point Washington Jace Louis Mibbs Washington State

Gordon Basebal ls Candid ates At Practice

Barnesville Ga February 27 The Gordon baseball candidates have made great headway since practice began February 6 despite inclement weather. Early fears about returning players faded as recruits have shown strong potential and several are performing remarkably well at practice.

Barnesville Spe

Baseball Tryouts Highlight Contested Infield Outfield

The article notes multiple contenders for every infield position including Jarret Amis Sims Freeman Teasley Stokes Hammock Brewster and mentions an outfield battle. It also states work on the baseball park is nearly finished and practice will start soon under Coach Moore as the student body buzzes with excitement.

Nfield Jarret Amis Sims Freeman Teasley Stokes Hammock Brewster Wilson Moore Montgomery Flex

Baseball Season Hopes Build as Practices Draw Crowds

Enthusiasm grows for the coming season with large daily practice crowds and strong signs of a successful year ahead. Local supporters anticipate competitive play and steady fan turnout as drills continue each afternoon.

Quality Economy and Co operation in Business Tagline

A brief note stressing that quality economy and cooperation are core business principles, encouraging readers to reflect on the guiding motto printed on a telephone book tag. The reference emphasizes practical business ethics and customer-focused values.

Georgetown Athletes Capture First Honors at Indoor Meet

Georgetown University athletes won the indoor meet with 24 points, Johns Hopkins took 16. Highlights include Princeton-like relay win by Georgetown against Yale, multiple open handicaps, open events, and South Atlantic championships with Georgetown athletes earning top places in high jump, shot put, dashes, and relays.

Washington Georgetown University Johns Hopkins Princeton Yale Maurice Lowe Georgetown P. L. Connolly R. B. Tappan Teline Hopkins Mauites Lowe BR. B.tapnan G. C. Connolly P. W. Sutton Johns Llanking BH. M. Wrank Baltimore City B.S. Prescott G. W. Montague Baltimore Cross Country Club James Burka Lehigh University Billings MCA Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia G. C. Bacon Baltimore Rity A. J. Driscoll Catholic University M.hy Lebanon Valley College T. T. Conwell J. Buxton P. L. Conwell J. Barron A. ¢. Connolly Johns Hopking Washington and Lee Lehigh Mareh E.e. Jones R. M. Curtis Leargecond Hugh Golden R. Tappan Johns Hopkins University Hugh Tiordan R. &. Starns Hush Golden E. B. Jones Creorgetown Fh. S. Starnes Lor T. T. Mick Donough MO. A R. S. Starnes Tume Leo Worushy Tome School

Rogers and Ingreham Open Special Pool Series

At Montgomery Parlors Tuesday through Thursday Andy Rogers and Kid Ingreham will play a three game pocket billiard series for the all states south of the Missouri River championship. Each match is 200 balls with the first to 600 declaring the winner. Both players are top cueists with Ingreham’s recent 86 ball high run. Matches start at 8 oclock nightly, public welcome with free admission.

Rogers Ingreham Montgomery Montgomiers Andy Rogers Kidgereham Missouri River

Washington State College Narrowly Misses Intercollegiate Rifle Record

Washington State College nearly tied the national rifle record with 982 points in the seventh week of the intercollegiate match. Two Washington shooters posted 100 standing and 100 prone, the first to reach such scores since the event began. Class results show United States Naval Academy, Cornell, and Michigan among top victors, with several colleges posting varied scores and some defaults noted.

Washington Washington State College Washington State United States Naval Academy Massachusetts Agricultural Linno Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska Kansas Agricultural University of Washington Yale Lehigh Mississippi A. & Mi Idaho Arigona Rhode Island State

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