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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
6
Whitney proved his gameness by boxing Freddie Welsh despite fever doctors warned him not to appear. He refused to alibi and carried on with preparations, tending to ring setup and seat arrangements while others would rest in bed.
Walter St Denia, sporting editor of The New York Globe, publishes a Constitution editor’s letter backing Atlantas stance in the Wolgast Whitnes controversy. New York readers back Atlantas side after Wolgast’s later show.
Harvard’s 1916 football schedule includes ten games with opponents listed as Massachusetts Agricultural College Bates Golby Tufts Cornell Princeton Brown Yale and opponents UVA and UNC. UNC is set for October 14 with Yale to be played at New Haven on November 5.
Freddie Welsh with manager Harry Pollock and Frank Whitney with manager Eddie Harvey leave today for New York. Welsh will train for a pending bout with Johnnie Diridee, while Whitney prepares for a clash with Leach Cross on January 1. Whitney may return to Atlanta soon to face Matt Wells, Benny Leonard, Charley White, or Tea Lewis.
Today in boxing history notes Jim Tigin defeated Jack Sullivan in a 120 round bout in Los Angeles 1907 as part of a long rivalry with multiple draws and returns. A 1908 fourth battle saw both fighters roughly even while Pueblo Tim and Twin Jack faced defeats in earlier fights. Dieck O Brien beat Sandy Ferguson in 1901 at Lewiston.
Dirk Baumgartner labored for the Phillies in 1915, with no wins in the record book. Despite zero victories he earned a full share of the World Series coin, a note of odd luck in baseball history.
Philadelphia February schedule outlines spring training trips for the Athletics. After a start against the Philadelphia Nationals in St Petersburg, the squad splits into two teams touring cities including Jacksonvill e Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville Portsmouth Norfolk Newport News and other sites with games against Nationals and city teams through April in Norfolk Newport News Richmond Brooklyn and other venues.
Virginia Military Institute Athletic Association released the 19XX football schedule. Games include Hampden Sydney and Washington Leigh Lexington opponents on September 30 and October 7, plus Maryland Agricultural College October 21, North Carolina Chapel Hill November 4 and Clemson November 11. Final dates list Roanoke and other Virginia venues with October through November contests.
In Bakersfield on January 3 a motorcycle practice mishap left three riders injured. Montgomery Goudy likely fatally, Walker seriously hurt, and another rider gravely injured as they lost control on a curve and collided, plunging into a fence.
In Edinburgh Scotland on January 3 the Powderhall Marathon was won by G McCrea of Scotland finishing twelve yards ahead of Hans Holmer of New York. The winner clocked 13165 and Holmer had won in 1914 and was third last year.
The peace committee formed to resolve Federal and International league disputes will meet in Cincinnati next Wednesday at noon to discuss readjustment under the peace treaty. Gilmore noted Sinclair will not guarantee all contracts, only those of the Newark club, and bidders for several clubs may follow this week.
The St Louis Browns may become the St Louis Terriers in 1916 as ownership shifts to Phil Ball. Fielder Jance backs the Terriers name as the team reorganizes under a Federal League influenced plan, with fan superstition cited as a possible boost to play.
Chicago January 3 reports say Harry Sinclair, an Oklahoma capitalist, rushed from St Louis to New York to discuss buying part of the New York Giants stock from Charles Weeghman. He denied details but indicated he would be pleased to take over the club.
In Washington on January 3 Bridgeport CT moved ahead of King Malla Ohio as high club in week two of the inter-club gallery rifle championship. The National Rifle Association announced current standings: Bridgeport 1,797. Malls 1,977. Warren Peak 1,962. Bucyrus OH 1,983. Buffalo 1,948. Marion OH 1,947. District of Columbia 1,944. Manchester NH 1,925. New Haven 1,336.
In New Orleans on a January night Harry Wills of New Orleans defeated Sam Langford of Boston after twenty hard rounds. The bout was billed as the Negro heavyweight world championship with Foramy Burns serving as referee.
In the annual meeting of stockholders and directors of the New Orleans baseball club held tonight in New Orleans Al Heineman was re elected president and John Dobbs was appointed manager of the New Orleans 1816 team.
The state department directed the American consul in Genoa to arrange the transportation home for Frank M Hoover of Charlotte NC who ran away in October and has been located in Genoa through Representative Webb. He boarded an Italian vessel and his parents sought government help for his ticket home.
Chicago January 3 Manager Joe Pinker sent to each league manager a list of thirty three players he would be willing to trade as part of Cubs sale to Charles Weeghman The retained squad includes twenty two men with fourteen back from Whales and eight from Cubs
The December report by the Section Director notes mild winter conditions with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing, but emphasizes the month’s heavy precipitation. Atlanta recorded 0.80 inches of rainfall, totaling around 4.50 inches above the 37-year average. Wind was northerly, with 12 mph average speed and 42 mph max. Cloudy days outnumbered clear days, and thunderstorms occurred on the 5th, 12th, and 26th.
Washington January 3 A near unanimous vote by 07 chamber members approved recommendations to expand the federal foreign commerce service. Proposals include larger Washington staff and funds, a field service director, dedicated literature funds, five new commercial attaches covering Europe and Asia, and creation of a foreign trade commissioner role. Also urged are Latin America promotion, Americanization of the consular service, elevating 11 agencies to consulates, and opening 15 new consulates with better inspection.
A fast moving blaze in Gordonsville Virginia in January endangered the entire business section. The Charlottesville fire department arrived in time to halt the flames. More than a dozen buildings housing stores and upstairs residences burned, with damage estimated around $80,000, partly insured.
Permits issued on the first work day of the New Year exceeded last year’s totals by a small margin, with Monday’s permits totaling 26,116 dollars. Email residence permits worth 24,500 dollars were issued to build four brick veneer homes at a total cost of 12,000 dollars. H Whisenant obtained 10,009 dollars in residence permits, and J G Moore 2,500 dollars.
Classified rates explained for outside advertising from Atlanta. Each insertion costs two lines minimum and must be in writing. The paper disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion when ads run multiple times.
Courteous operators familiar with rates rules and classifications offer complete information. They will assist in wording your want ad to maximize effectiveness. Accounts opened for ads by telephone to accommodate you if your name is in the telephone directory. Other want ads via telephone require immediate payment upon publication.
Send discarded jewelry watches diamonds or gold old broken or not ironed, cash paid on delivery. Liberty Refining Co at 431 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh and varied ads offer services from dry cleaning to taxidermy, fashion schools, and scholarships.
A jumble of notices offers rewards for a Ford car lost or stolen with a $25 payout, a stainless silver basin, a silver watch and fob, a bulldog named Spike, and several horses or mules. Various buyers, addresses, and contact numbers appear, including firms like Natity Burdett Realty and Davison Paxen token finder.
Many help wanted notices appear for sales managers bookkeepers electricians and machinists. Listings include positions in cattle feed sales retail barber trades brick mason and traveling salesmen with requirements such as experience references age and willingness to travel. Contact details point to Atlanta addresses and companies including Jewel Tea Company Pratt Engineering and Me Cine Go and the White 407 Porse th Blog.
Memorial editions describe the life of Washington Kimeai and Frederick EL Drinker with prices and order details. They include accounts of his illness, death, funeral and memorial exercises held at Tuskegee on Sunday December 12. The publisher offers instant express delivery prepaid and advertises agent opportunities.
A long, cluttered listing shows many individuals seeking work from clerical to technical positions. Includes bookkeepers, stenographers, drugists, engineers, salesmen, and farm opportunities. Ads reference advance rates and Constitution office submission details with several names and box numbers.
Classified notice seeking a traveling representative for a southern affiliated firm with minor clerical duties. Offers high quality offices in a city center and possible cash sale of farms or businesses nationwide. Includes soliciting grocery and market businesses for prime locations and affordable rents. Public notices also list stock items and wholesale opportunities.
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