This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
2
Dick Jemison reports on tensions within the Chattanooga club as a key player faces possible suspension over the Bisland case. League magnates debate signings and a disputed salary limit while criticizing scheduling knowledge among club leaders and noting conflicts affecting the season's plans.
A discussion outlines possible suspensions and contract swaps involving Bisland and players like Jacobsen as major and minor leagues negotiate salary divisions and long term contracts to reduce costs. It explains how Little Rock or St Louis might arrange signings under league limits, with teams covering portions of remaining salaries. The scenario illustrates players moving between leagues to trim payroll.
Augusta baseball affairs look up as a plan to build a new grandstand advances. A movement by Comercan seeks to fund modern seating for several thousand spectators, plus other conveniences. Manager Carl Eubanks added Short Stop McDermott from Charleston, who played five error free games this season, and Time Rack for Ficher Patterson is expected to be purchased along with another pitcher.
Emory University Oxford March 1 The interclass season closed Saturday as Juniors beat Sophomores 24 21. Juniors top Juniors first Sophomores second Freshmen third Seniors fourth Minor ity University Academy fifth. The games showed better play and spirit throughout the season.
Kansas City February 28 Harry Sinclair former Federal league magnate said here tonight that he was through with baseball. Sinclair is en route to Oklahoma where he will resume all operations. He claimed to have kept all his players except one and said he is through with baseball. Sinclair also said the best part of his career was making money rather than losing the fabulous sums. Hal Chase, former American League star, was the only player Sinclair has disposed of.
Billy Evans weighs baseball rules on illegal batted balls and the one foot rule. The article argues strict enforcement would force outs for many batters, noting Cobb and Collins and shifts in stance across pitchers. It discusses historical rulings and player positioning to illustrate how common foot placement alters calls.
The city prep basketball season ends with a doubleheader today. The key matchup features Tech High Boys at Tech High in a traditional rivalry as Marist College prepares for the road contest, with both teams aiming for a city title chance.
New York February 28 Tex Tickard and associates met with the New York State Athletic Commission to pledge compliance with all rules. A ticket manifest shows 13000 printed with seating priced from 4 to 5 dollars and standing room tickets remaining. all proceeds will be under commission control and the stake holder's name will not be released.
The text asks for the address of the Allenta Baseball association offices and the score of a St. Atlanta marketball game. It also questions whether Thomanville won the pennant in the Georgia State league in 1912 and if Dudley was the manager. The fragment references Ansley Hotel and names Thomanville and Dudley amid sports queries.
The New York State Athletic Commission lifted a suspension on the American Sporting Club after it agreed to withdraw the proposed white versus negro bout and to refrain from staging any further mixed matches in New York City.
A lengthy critique praises boxing referees who excel in other fields, citing Charley White as an art connoisseur and Eugene Corri as England’s premier official. The piece contrasts American and British styles, notes Corri’s Remembrance volume, and comments on attitudes toward American tactics and geography.
Appleton Wis February 23 The state boxing commission ruled that Battling Nelson was too far gone to box Ad Wolgast whom he had lost the lightweight championship to. They had been matched to box here April 12.
In 1904 Young Corbett defeated Dave Sullivan in eleven rounds in San Francisco signaling the decline of Sullivan’s career. Sullivan later faced Charlie Neary in Milwaukee and Kid Herman in Wet Springs and lost both, retiring from boxing. Sullivan and Corbett were featherweight champions who moved up to welterweight. Sullivan held the featherweight crown briefly in 1893, and Corbett claimed it after defeating Terry McGovern. Sullivan’s notable bouts included Oscar Gardner and Kid Broad, with a 1999 knockout by Gardner in New York and a later win in Longville. He fought Kid Broad three times in 1901, producing a 25-round draw in Louisville, a Broad victory in another city, and a 20-20 round draw at Port Erie. Born in Ireland, Sullivan was brother to Spike Sullivan, another renowned fighter.
The National Baseball Commission refused Tony Smith’s request to be declared a free agent after Galveston finances and hurricane disruption. It held the club properly preserved its players and that Smith must wait the sixty days for due salary. The ruling notes Galveston’s extraordinary plight after the August 17 hurricane and outlines new rules for players released unconditionally by the Federal League.
Wesley Memorial crushed Piedmont at Demorestia on Saturday by 41 points to 2. A season high crowd packed the arena as Wesley pressed from the start, with strong teamwork and fast passes keeping Piedmont on the run. Stambough starred for Piedmont, while Wesley’s guards controlled the tempo and clinched the big win.
Athens Ga February 28 Special The first basketball game of the season ended with Georgia defeating Columbus 58 to 17. The Red and Black dominated from start to finish with standout performances from guards and forwards as listed in the imperfect lineup notes. Referee Grace and Mercer officiated the contest.
Metre reports ten teams will join a golf tournament at Aiken with squads from Piping Rock Philadelphia Bryn Mawr Nevon Myopia Cooperstown Point Judith Owent sia and others from Dayton Cincinnati and Cleveland Greensburg Pa. A second item notes Melbourne Inman defeats George Gray in a 18000 point billiards match in England by 286 points for 500 aside. Gray won last November in London by 190 points. Leland Stanford to hold a field day April 29 featuring diverse sports. Smith and Riddell NY bowlers to duel Dlouni and Karlicek of Chicago over 21 games at Grand Central Academy in NY. Intercollegiate regatta set for Cayuga Lake Ithaca June 24. Mike Gibbons under contract with three contests worth 30000. first seats staked by Matt Caine with Jeff Smith.
Chattanooga Tenn February 2 6 Special Chattanooga today announcing the sale of Pitcher Clark to Springfield Ohio and Outfielder Jack Johnston to Beaumont Texas Terms arranged with John Hummel veteran Brooklyn utility man and he is expected to arrange a local contract in a few days Camp Hill Juniors Lose Camp Hill Ala February 24 Special Camp Hill High School Juniors were defeated by Alabama Polytechnic Institute scrubs by the score of 19 to 14 Ted Lewis vs Harry Stone bout postponed due to rain with the welterweight title then in dispute expected to be settled Wednesday next
In Maplewood near St Louis, five cases of dynamite stored for sewer work exploded, killing three people and injuring many, with seven seriously hurt. Homes were demolished and numerous structures damaged as search parties worked through the wreckage. Ambulances, patrols, and four fire companies rushed to the suburb as authorities investigated the blast cause.
Heathie G P Heath & Co senior member and one of the oldest cotton merchants in the region died by his own hand in his Charlotte office at 11 this morning. He was about 60, had recent financial reverses two years ago, leaves a family and several prominent cotton manufacturers as brothers.
A 19th century remedy guide claims cold damp air causes uric acid buildup leading to rheumatism. It promotes dissolving salts with four ounces of Jad salts daily in water for a week and using lithia water to cleanse kidneys and reduce uric acid.
A listing of film titles and stars including the Gladys Mary Pickford feature Poor Little Peppina and Don Quixote production. The page promotes a slate of comedies and impresarios with Weary Walthall Edna Yayo Fay Fincher Pat Rooney and Orion Ben.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.