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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1913

Page

2

Burns and Murphy Fight Ends When Seconds Throw In Towel

Frankie Burns battles Harlem Tommy Murphy in San Francisco with blood shared and hard exchanges from round one. Murphy dominates early with speed and left hooks, Burns rallies in the later rounds until Burns’ seconds throw a towel in during the seventeenth, ending the bout.

San Francisco Frankie Burns Harlem Tommy" Murphy Burns Murphy Burne Burgas Tim Griffin

Fulton League Games Tonight

Fulton League action resumes with two games tonight at 8. Company C vs Agogas and Company II against S and V. D leads the standings as YMCA and Company C sit as favorites, with uneven matchups likely reducing thrills despite strong passing and team play from both sides.

Anne Fulton Company C Company II S& V Company GC V. BD Soma Company Ho U Company HL Both & V. D

McCarty Faces Palzer In Route To Top Heavyweight

Lu ther McCarty of Springfield Missouri defeated Al Palzer in a lengthy Vernon arena bout. McCarty marred Palzer with a whip like left and precise rights, referee Eyton stopped the fight in the eighteenth round after Palzer staggered and fell under relentless punishment.

al Palzer Eyton McCarty Los Angeles Cal Luther McCarty Springfield Vernon Arena Palzer Charien Hyton MecCarty Jim Flynn MeCarty Balzer Tom O'Rourke Walzer Palzers Flynn McCarthy Strutcher Talwec Paleer MelCarty Palser Mearty Palzer Grogey Stogey Twe Tervitie Lowan Falzer Walser Mc. Carty

Whitney Knocks Out Lavelle In Eighth Round Clash

Frank Whitney the Fighting Carpenster shows his new right hand power in the eighth round to stop Tommy Lavelle of Pittsburgh at the Dixie Athletic Club in Atlanta. Whitney outboxed Lavelle with jab combinations and defense, then finished him with a sustained rally to end the bout. Kerr stops McShean early in six in the semi while Young knocks out Britt in the third.

Dick Jemison Frank Whitney Carpenster Tommy Lavelle Pittsburg Dixie Athletic Club Atlanta Whitney Lavelle Cedar Rapids Frank Javelle Saul Walter Little Little Billy Kerr Danny McShean McShean Squi Kerr Spider Britt el Young Young Britt Yeghes

Cubs Climb Up On Water Wagon

Chicago January 1 According to a rule laid down by President Murphy of the Chicago National club the baseball players are on the water wagon during the 1943 season. Frank Chance former manager disputed the claim that drinking cost games while Manager Evers says the president's orders must be obeyed.

Chicago Murphy Chicago National Club Frank Chance Evers Chance

Wildcat Ferns Defeats Brewer In Ten Round Bout

Clarence Wildcat Ferns of Kansas City claims the welterweight world title after a ten round decision over Harry Brewer of Kansas City in a furious afternoon bout in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Clarence Wildcat Ferns Harry Brewer Kansasity

Fans petition to reinstate Little after ring dispute

Local fight fans criticize the Dixie club for banning Little after he admitted stalling in the second round with McMahon. They circulate a petition demanding his reinstatement and a soon booking against Frank Whitney or another top fighter, arguing he did not breach ring ethics.

Dixie Club Little McMahon

Chance Will Meet Farrell January Seventh

New York January 1 The future of Frank Chance as manager of the New York American League club may be decided next Tuesday Frank Farrel owner of the club received Chance s reply to a Chicago meeting Chance will leave Los Angeles January 4 arrive Chicago January 7 Farrell plans to go to Chicago Monday afternoon and expects to sign Chance without a hitch and have him assume control by mid February.

New York Frank Chance Frank Farrel Chance Chicago Los Angeles Farrell

Larry McLean Bought by St Louis Nationals

Manager Miller Huggins of the St Louis National League club announced the purchase of John Larry McLean former Cincinnati catcher from the Cincinnati club. McLean will wear a St Louis uniform next season after a suspension kept him from baseball since mid last season.

Cincinnati Miller Huggins St. Louis John Larry) McLean McLean

Highlanders May Train on Island of Bermuda

Arthur Erwin business manager of the New York Highlanders reports Bermuda appears ideal for a training camp. If the team goes there, they will lease several houses bring along cooks and attendants for the camp on the island.

Island OF Bermuda New York aArthur Erwin New York American League Bermuda Irwin Highlanders

Whitney Beats Britt In Local Boxing Card Preview

Young’s mounted the damage with a sharp right to the jaw and left to finish Britt. Christie Williams, a Memphis fighter, won a four round decision over Esse Murphy. The show drew well, with Whitney slated to meet Jake Abel next Tuesday in the main bout at the club. Abel, Chattanooga’s pride, has a large following from prior appearances.

Young’s Britt Christie Willams Esse Murphy California Whitney Cardag Jake Abel Abel Chattanooga Terry Nelson Wildcat Ferns Jimmy Perry Ferns Perry South

Friday Atlanta League Games Preview

Atlanta League action resumes with the Fifth Regiment versus YMCA at the Y M C A court and a Fulton league match to follow. Wesley Memorial vs Knights of Columbus on the latter’s court appears close as K of C leads the league while Wesley builds form ahead of the Tech Palace clash between Atlanta Athletic Club and Tech Bible Class both listed as evenly matched.

Fulton Basketball League Georgia Athletic Club Post Athletics Baracays Young Men's Christian Association Fifth Regiment Ogle Grice Wesley Memorial Knights of Columbus K. of C's Kk. of C Wesley Palace Tech Atlanta Athletic Club Tech Bible Class Ias

Tillis Ready to Quit At Last

Montgomery owner Richard Tillia indicated he will exit the Southern league franchise within forty eight hours after failing to secure terms with local businessmen. He said no Montgomery buyer would run the team, and Little Rock emerges as likely successor with a $15,000 offer, per Judge W. W. M. Kavanaugh.

Montgomery Ala Richard Tillia Montgomery Southern League Mr. Tilia Little Rock Tillly Ark W.W. M. Kavanaugh Southern Baseball League

Children Like Bubbles from The St. Louis Times

A society for the prevention of useless gifts has been organized. The item recalls childhood joy from receiving shoes at Christmas and questions how those feelings were once felt.

Bubbles St. Louis

Local Business and Residence Listings on Gordon and Nearby Streets

A dense directory fragment lists numerous individuals and firms with addresses across Gordon Street and nearby avenues in Marietta Georgia. Notable entries include Echols Co full names, Rogers stores, Kamper Grocery Co, Orchard & Co, and a string of residents at 131 Gordon St, 136 Gordon St W, 140 Ormond St, 200 Cooper St, and 271 Pulliam St among others.

Charles Austin Alexander St E. W. Brooks Cooper St N. A. Moore Richardson St Orchard & Co Gordon St

Atlanta's Whitehall and Peachtree Firms Listed in Trade Directory

A crowded U S city directory style listing numerous Atlanta merchants across Whitehall, Peachtree, Marietta, and Decatur streets. Entries include Books and Stationery, Crockery, Druggists, Electrical Supplies, Floral, Hardware, Photo Supplies, Shoes, Tailoring, and Jewelers. Also notes outlets in Gainesville and local theaters.

Lester Book and Stationery Company Peachtree St Chinawre and Crockery Lilienthal Crockery Company Whitehall St Druggists E. EL Cone (Inc Kimball House Jacobs Marietta St Wait-ball St White~hall St W. E. Carter Electric Company Walton St Ploh Peechtras St

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