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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1921

Page

11

Tech Quintet F Faces Mercer In Opening Game Tonight

Tech prepares for an 11 game season opener against Mercer Baptists in a double header at 7 15 p m after a brisk practice on Marist court Coach Joe Bean rotates lineup replacing Brewster with Buck Flowers and Emory Jenks Fraser anchors center with Al Stanton and Bully Mayer in guard slots The Mercer lineup features Eddie Whitehead Rentz Weekly Harper and Gamble aiming to upset Georgia Tech in Macon tonight

Wallace George Yellow ‘Jackets Mercer Baptista Tech Joe Bean Brewster Bean Buck Flowers Buck Emory Jenks Hoys Hi Star Mercer Fraser Gibby Fraser al Staton Mayer Sc. A. A Alrcor Rents Eddie’ Whitehead Rentz Seth Weekly Smokey Fettle Alexander Duckworth Matheson Murphy Roane Eckford Tech-Mercer Pos Fenesavee Whitehead - Rentz Fraser Harper Staton

White Sox Look For New Lineup After Comiskey Return

January 7 report from Chicago notes Charles Comiskey returning from a hunting trip amid talk over the White Sox roster for the upcoming season. He doubts trades or purchases will occur, citing few willing sellers, while naming two ready for regular roles: Johnny Ostis at left field and Earl Shaely at third base, with Ernie Johnson poised to fill a gap.

Chicago Charles Comiskey White Sox Gosslip Comiskey Johnny Ostis Milwaukee American Association Schalk Earl Shaely Ernie Johnson Kite Sox Cincinnati

East Point Wins 20-18 Over Lanier In Basketball Fight

East Point defeated Lanier High 20-18 Friday night in a team effort led by Naye at center and Gibbs at forward. Lanier’s E King at center and Hal at left forward starred for Lanier. Lanier girls fell 2-10 to East Point with Yatton scoring the lone Lanier point. Referees Fincher and Ga Tech official B Boos.

East Point Lanier High Lanier Naye Gibbs Lanter E. King Hal Lanter Girls Miss Yatton la Mer Ert Lanier de Fankersioyeess B. Boos Sar Veevil Bes Fincher Ga. Tech

No Place Yet Picked for Rifle Tourney

Chicago January 7 The American Trapshooting Association opened its annual meeting today but the agenda of the large volume of business deferred until tomorrow. Grand American championships were awarded to zones and districts. Major venues include New Haven Atlanta Minneapolis and Tacoma with several regional contests planned.

Chicago Amerin Trapshooting Association Cleveland Atlantic Owes Stern New Haven Conn Atlanta Minneapolis Prairie Io Coast Tacowash Pao

SEEKING PLAYERS FOR WEST POINT TEAMS

Official state report notes academy authorities warned against recruiting by coaching staff and colleges for athletic purposes. The document cites attempts to induce teams and players to join for football and other sports, signaling concern over outside influence on academy athletics.

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New Orleans Court Rules Against Racing Case

Judge Gauthier sustained the demurrer in Jefferson district court, finding no crime or Locke law violation in the Jefferson Racing association pleadings. The ruling, welcomed by racing officials, may set a precedent for cases against Business Men's Racing officials and oralizers at the fair grounds track. District Attorney Buchler plans an immediate appeal to the supreme court to resolve the broader racing issue.

New Orleans Gauthier Jefferson District Court Jefferson Racing Association Jefferson Parish McBride Racing Association Buchler Supreme Court Business Men's Racing Association Fair Grounds Track

Miss Stirling Named to Play in England

New York January 7 Six women golfers including Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta three times national champion have been named tentatively as America's delegation to challenge for laurels on British links next spring. The others are Mina Marion Hollins Mrs F Letts Mrs Ronald H Barlow and Miss Edith Cummings.

New York Folkers Alexa Stirling Atlanta Bsen America Laurela Mina Marion Hollins F. ©. Letts Ronald H. Barlow Hdith Cummings Fitzeinimona Sharkey Santa Tes Emme McCoy West Gan Hderen Obert Edgren Ock Dampsey Georges “Pentier France William A. Brady Tex Rickard William A Brady Charles B. Cochran England Jack Dempsey Kiamanvex Jack Kearns Georges Carpener Francois Desmoy Arns X Yown Robert Deren Vralyn Rickard Cochran Brady Carpentier Descamps Edren Robert Edgren Robert Tedgron

Nebraska Gridders to Meet Notre Dame in November Clash

Lincoln January 7 The University of Nebraska football team will play Notre Dame at South Bend Indiana in November according to an announcement by Director of Athletics Lushrines.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Notre Dame South Bend Ind Lushrines

Conference of county agents and experts opens in Anniston

Seventeen northeast Alabama counties attend the second district conference in Anniston with Auburn specialists led by Professor A N Duncan and district agent EB Binford guiding sessions. Directors prepared a summary of vital farm problems from elimination methods to product marketing to steer discussions and future talks.

Anniston Als Alabama Auburn A.N. Duncan Alabama Extension Service EB. E. Binford Calhoun Premica DeKalb R. C. Bradtora Cheborne Ycarbon Tallantoga Talindaya Marana Joo Lett Onarikee Cimpkia Tay FM Hibh Spric Ag Brook Herrro Barton Pana Gintort Atmo

Sunday Law May Hit Dixie Major Schedule Draft

Nashville officials warn a blue law bill could force two tentative 1921 schedules. If Sunday baseball is banned it affects Nashville Chattanooga and Memphis clubs. Committee includes Hutchison Reynolds Logan and Mike Finn. Rumor says annual meeting may move to Chicago after majors minors session. current session set for Little Rock.

Nashville Tenn Southern Sociation Chattanoora Memphis George Hutchison Frank Reynolds Atlanta Joan C. Logan Mobile Mike Finn Detroit Tigers Southern Association Association Chicago LittleHock

Great offer turned down for Hornsby

Branch Rickey, manager of the St. Louis Nationals, confirmed reports he refused an offer of 500000 dollars and four players for Rogers Hornsby. He declined to name the club and said he could not talk for publication at this time.

Orange Texas Branch Rickey St. Louis Nationals Rogers Hornsby Rickey

Pinkie Mitchell And Jackson Battle Ends In Draw

Willie Jackson of New York and Pinkey Mitchell of Milwaukee fought fifteen rounds to a draw at Madison Square Garden in New York on January 7.

Pinkie Mitchell Jackson New York Willie Jackson Pinkey Mitchell Milwaukee Madison Square Garden

Bluebirds Leave Atlanta for Columbus Game

The University High Bluebirds depart Atlanta this morning to face Columbus High. Coach Boone expects a hard game as the team prep with a stiff workout and rest day. Players Rubenstein Laird Palmer Minchinnett Yeager Peters Freeman Boswell Broadnax Walsh and coach Boone travel, with Columbus High visiting Atlanta in February.

Bluebirds University High Atlanta Columbus Columus High School Fourteenth Street Columbus High Rubenstein Laird Palmer Minchinnett Yeager Peters Freeman Boswell Broadnax Walsh Boone

Fulton High Griffin game called off

The planned Friday afternoon boys basketball game between Fulton High and Griffin High was canceled due to unresolved details. Fulton High fields a strong squad this year and has prepared for the season opener.

Fulton Fulton High Boys Griffin High Fulton High Court

Chicago Pilot Signs Contract With Team

Chicago January 7 William Gleason signed his contract to manage the Chicago White Sox for the coming season. Owner Charley Comiskey expressed full confidence in his manager and commitment to help reconstruct the club after last season’s scandal revelations.

Chicago

Pohic Kentucky Dog Wins All Age Stake

Pohic a pointer dog owned and handled by E. D. Garr of LaGrange Kentucky won the all age stake of the American Field Trial Club at Lehto Hatchie. The event concluded trials held there over the past fifteen days by various clubs.

Pohic Kentucky Montgomery Als E. D. Garr LaGrange Letohatchie

Newspaper Man Held in Florida in Killing Case

Rube Al- Tyn, a well known Florida newspaper man, was arrested in Sarasota in connection with the death of Harry L. Aigel, a prominent contractor. Aigel was found on Siesta Key near Bradenton with a head wound and bruises, dying before aid arrived. Al- Tyn faced investigation along with Wadsworth of Bradenton over alleged property disputes and possible involvement in the crime.

Tampa Rube al- Tyn Florida Sarasota Harry L. Aigel Bradentown Zgel Siesta Key Brandentown St. Patersburg Wadsworth Craden

Robert Edgren to write for The Constitution with five-column Nehtweleht cartoon

The Constitution announces famed boxing authority Robert Edgren will contribute a breezy inaugural article and a five-column Nehtweleht cartoon. Edgren, hailed as the dean of American sport writers, has covered major boxing matches, international tours, and Olympic games, and will bring insider knowledge to his Sunday debut.

Robert Edgren United States Constitution The England Corbett Fitzsimmons Carson City New National Sporting Club of London Athens Tedgran Corbett

Herman Still British Titleholder in London Bout

London fans watch Herman and Lavinsky train at Thames Ditton ahead of January 18 title clashes with Wilde and Wella at Albert Hall. Americans, warmly received, draw praise for Lavinsky’s clean record. Herman remains an unknown quantity as promoters discuss 20 round rules from the 1919 Paris conference amid talk of a championship outcome and future title status.

London Pete Herman Lavinsky Jimmy Wilde Bombartier Wella Albert Hall Thames Ditton England Herman Hecht Wilde White City Jon Lynch New York Omy Hernan Wilde Wing Paris United States

Relative naval power estimates report for world powers

Washington officials claim to possess complete tables on global naval strength. Britain leads in capital ships but the United States closes the gap through 1922 programs. The US allegedly surpasses Japan in destroyers and submarines while Japan retains more battle cruisers.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committees Great Britain United States Portram Stroyer Han Mors Japan Aix

Agogas Set for Macon Clash Tonight

The Agogas basketball team from Baptist Tabernacle travels from Atlanta to meet the Macon M C A quintet at 8 pm in the city auditorium. The lineup features Toe Singleton A S Wilkinson Bob Smith Roy Owens Ed Liddell Georgia Site Theo 8ager and Wallaces Smith with W P Wilkins as manager and Wallace Rhodes coaching. The club, boasting a strong 1921 squad, opened with a 40 to 17 win over Federal Prison and aims to challenge top state teams.

Baptist Tabernaca Atlanta Ayo Macon City Auditorium Macon Boys Toe Singleton A. S Wilkinson Bob Smith Roy Owens Ed Liddell Georgia Theo Wallaces Smith W. P. Wilkins Wallace Rhodes Agogas Joe Singleton A. & Wilkinson Georgia Ferrell Theo Abbey

White Sox Obtain Former College Star Thomas Whelan

The Chicago White Sox signed former Georgetown University star Thomas Whelan of Boston, a 24 year old who played one game for the Boston Braves last season but refused a sight contract. He served as a lieutenant in the aviation corps during the war.

Chicago Chicago Nationals Thomas Whelan Boston Georgetown University Whelan Boston Braves

Idle British workers menace to country

A Norwich unemployment protest prompts authorities to threaten direct action if relief is not granted. Guardians concede and double poor relief taxes, drawing public alarm as homeowner tax burdens rise amid stagnant trade. Labor and Irish organizations reject government inquiry terms on employment.

London Great Britain Norwich Whea Joealeg Norwish Phairnt Searcians

National amateur golf title to St Louis Country Club

January 7 1921 St Louis Club received the national amateur championship for 1921 at the 27th US Golf Association meeting in New York. Columbia Club won the national open and Hollywood Golf Club earned the national women's title. Nassau’s Howard F Whitney elected president. New rules allow removing the opponent’s ball on the putting green and permit local distance penalties for out of bounds balls.

New York St.Louis Clayton United States Golf Association Columbia Club Chevy Chase Hollywood Deal N. J Howard F. Whitney Nassau Country Club Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

Decaturites Win Opening Basketball Game

Decatur High girls defeat Lawrenceville High 16 to 6 on Decatur’s new court in the season opener. Miss Brown scores 10 points and Miss Cunningham adds two field goals as Decatur builds early lead. Lawrenceville’s Miss Webb and Miss Hassette stand out for their teams. guards show solid play as the ball bounces around the rim at times.

Guy V. Mogirs Decatur High School Lawrenceville High School Cams Lawrenceville Miss Brown Dacatur Miss Cunningham Misa Brown Webb Miss Hassstte Lawville Brown F. Hassette Frank Anderson Oglethorpe Emery Ansley

Two World Records Smashed at Chicago Indoor Meet

In Chicago on January 7 the central A A U indoor championships saw two world records fall. Norman Ross of Hiinois A C swam the 100 yard medley in 1 06 to break the old mark 1 11 5 set by Harry Hebner. The Tumioa A C quartet set a new 160 yard open relay record of 1 10 4 5, erasing the prior 1 17 from 1974.

Chicago Central A. A. U Norman Ross Hiinoiy

Thieves Loot Dr Ballenger Home for Jewels and Silverware

Burglars ransacked Dr. G Ballenger's residence at 1085 Panditres Friday night between 6 and 10 o clock while the family was away. They broke a door glass to gain entry and tipped out jewel cases and contents, leaving a complete search for valuables visible throughout closets drawers and rooms. Inventory not yet finished but much missing.

G. Ballenger

Mooseheart Boys To Give Concert Here Wednesday

Plans are near complete for the Mooseheart boys band to perform at the Auditorium on next Wednesday at 8 o clock under the auspices of the Atlanta hill's Home. The group of fifty youngsters from Mooseheart near Tumols will also visit Atlanta to inspect sites for a proposed 2 million dollar home for orphans. The band is noted as one of the country’s best and includes players with Sousa band experience. A preserved mammoth carcase was found frozen in the ice in 1903 in Stherla.

Mooseheart Atlanta Nmber Stherla Pat Flournoy The Constitution Pal Pal Paras Kid Ewing College Park Athiat+ fo K. Od Freddie Hoarde Newsboys Kid Menos

Fight Prices to Tumble In New York Boxing Debate

Fuzzy Woodruff laments New York boxing officials restricting seats to ten dollars, contrasting lofty aims of promoters with the cap. He cites Pampered fighters like Dempsey and Carpentier and recalls Pal Flynn’s retirement letter, noting defeats of local boxers and odd regional notes from Constantinople to the Gulf of Finland.

Watchers See Boxing Lose High Purses For Real Sport

The New York boxing commission curbed inflated purses, ending a years long era of promoters and managers seeking gigantic sums. Fighters and managers may retreat from outsized guarantees, restoring boxing to a healthier, more accessible sport for fans nationwide. The shift could bring boxing back to its roots and ease the burden on families seeking ringside seats.

T.n New York Boxing Commission New York Fishtern New York Commission Richard Gibson Kearns Monsieur Descamps

Pal Flourney Retires From Ring After Showy Career

The veteran finisher Pal Flourney announces retirement from boxing. He notes fans know Pat Fiourpoy, and reflects on past Atlanta appearances as a preliminary fighter, citing three separate occasions as part of his early career.

Pal Flourney Pat Fiourpoy Atlanta

Furman and Georgia to Play Tonight in Basketball Menu

Athens Ga January 7 Ret and Black Saturday night features Georgia varsity vs Furman Purple Hurricane with Tech High and Georgia Freshmen prelims. Nine man Red and Black squad led by Captain Cheeves opens at 9 after 8 o'clock start for Furman.

John Mahoney Athens Specfal Georgia Varsity Purple Hurricane Billy Laval Furman Georgia Tech Aienbe Georgia Freshway Palmetto State Stegeman Cheever Cheeves Clarke Owens Paw Anderson Rawson Frost Gurr Bennett Chelves Georgia Bulldog Pew Ed Gurr Lawier High School Erreconierentennies Selle Isle

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