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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1915

Page

2

Bill Smith Home Today SPORTS EDITION

Boxing card announced for Tuesday at Atlantathletic club headlined by Kid Herman against K. O. Eggers in a ten round wind up. Battling Kelly meets Battling Budd in eight rounds, with Kid Williams vs Joe Superior and Kid Turner vs Yong Nelson in preliminaries. Mike Saul promotes a strong Bantamweight main event, hopes to surpass Bijou program. Tickets available at Rex Chess's Tomlin Bros. prices 50 to 18 cents.

Kid Herman K. 0 Eggers Battling Kelly Battling Budd Kid Williams Joe Superior Kid Turner Yong Nelson Atlanta Mike Saul Mustara Tad Herman Jimmy Pappas Mike Johnny Eggers Atlantathletic Herman Joe Super Kelly Billy Jacobs Exgers Tohany Jacobs Shane Rex Chess’s Place Tomlin Bros

Johnson Willard Bout at Juarez March 6 45 Rounds

New York reports a heavyweight title bout between Johnson and Jess Willard set for Juarez Mexico on Saturday March 6 with 45 rounds. Final arrangements followed bids from Havana and Tia Juana. purses set at 40000 for Johnson and at least 15100 for Willard plus share of promotion. Curley and associates back the event as Mexican officials and El Paso business men back Juarez site. The race track will suspend racing to allow erection of stands for spectators.

New York Ack Johnson Jess Willard Juarez Mexco Havana Cuba Tia Juana Mexico Johnson Willard Dachk Curley California Tilajuana Curley el Paso Texas Juarez Race Track

Georgia Tech Class Football Resumes After Holidays

After a Christmas break the class football games at Georgia Tech will resume this afternoon with a double header. The first game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tolaya Schedule lists Renory versus Sophomores.

Georgia Tech Tolaya Renory

Queries Answered on Baseball Error and Assist Question

In a Georgia Alabama League game, a third baseman muffed a grounder allowing a runner to score. The batter safely reached first, and the fielder recovered to record an out at the plate. The play yields both an assist for completing the plate out and an error for the muffed ball, unless the plate out was the third out of the inning.

LaGrange H.W. A Decatur Lovald Fraser M. A Donald Mraser Reeves Thompson College Park Stanley Donald Fraser Porter Battle Frasier

Bill Smith Rejoins Crackers to Run Club Today

Baseball news notes Bill Smith arrives from Springfield Ohio to assume charge of the Crackers this morning. He has been active while away, negotiating with major and minor league clubs and closing several deals. He will mail contracts to 1915 prospects and set reporting dates for spring practice.

Bill Smith Springfeld Ohio Bill Fay

Prep basketball season opens with close games across city teams

The 1915 prep basketball season began with three solid contests, Tech High routing Peacock 57 to 12 while Boys High edged Marist 32 to 27 in a tight showdown. Marist’s Dodge and Cocke, Scott for Boys High, plus White and Adams sparked the day’s best action as teams chased early standings.

Prep Trague Tech High Marist Donald Fraser POYS High White B. Adams Scott Tor Marist Dodge Cocke Skubert Hackcon Adama Maber Liddell Recurgean L Adams

Baker and Skeleton to duel at Montgomery on Monday night

William E. Baker, the Louis pocket billiard expert, will play Brady Skeleton in a booked series at the Montgomery pool and billiard hall on Monday night. The match begins at S oerock with 100 balls to be played followed by Baker's displayed fancy and trick shots.

Baker Skeleton the Montgomery William E. Baker Louis Brady Skeleton Montgomery Pool and Billiard Hall S Oerock

Fulton Basketball League Opens 1914 Season Tonight

The Fulton Basketball league begins its 1914 season with two games at Wesley Memorial court starting at 7 45 o clock. Four teams compete this season and a fast schedule is promised. Tonight's games feature Wesley Memorial against W Decatur and Scouts versus HN.

Fulton Basketball League Wesley Memorial Court Wesley Memorial Decatur Scouts

Line-Up Uncertain as Atlanta Aces Faces Tigers

The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team hosts Knoxville Tigers in the fifth game of the season on its home floor. Star forwards Willingham Smith and Titleu Forbes are doubtful after injuries from the Columbus game. if unavailable, John Westmoreland and Frank Carter or Johnny Graves will start. Knoxville boasts a strong Tennessee lineup with former Tennessee stars. A dancing feature will follow the game. Proba ble line-up lists Forbes Graves or Carter and Westmoreland for Atlanta with several Knoxville players including Davis Klein and Susong.

Atlanta Athletic Club Knoxville Tigers Willingham Smith Titleu Forbes Columbus John Westmoreland Frank Carter Johnny Graves

Knoxville Tigers Suffer 75 15 Rout by Columbus

Columbus M C A built a one sided 75 to 15 victory over the Knoxville Tigers in Knoxville. Peddy was fouled repeatedly and scored 27 points despite a court injury as teammates Eile and Susong contributed strong plays. Reeder and Paterson led Columbus with steady scoring while Knoxville fouled out repeatedly.

Columbus Columbus ¥. M. C. A Knoxville Tigers Peddy Eile Os Hiso Sear Columbs Knoxville Ftruppa Reeder Phillips Wilerase Rule Massey Baal Tree Bay Newman Hickman Dozier Gi Pe Susong Paterson Cogth Pa”gociate Mitchell

Grant Athletic Club Five To Clash With Mercer Tonight

The Grant Athletic Club basketball team travels to Macon, Georgia to face Mercer University in the first of two games. A return contest is set in Atlanta later. The club touts its top southern talent excluding the Atlanta Athletic Club and has further games arranged across the region on home and opponent courts.

Grant Athletic Club Mercer Macon Mercer University Baptists Atlanta South Atlanta Athletic Ub The

Juniors Defeat Seniors As Freshmen Rout Subs In Opener

In the Tech class league opener the Juniors beat the Seniors 24 to 16 while the Freshmen defeated the Subs 46 to 4. Beater and Brown led the Juniors, Sams and Montague starred for the Seniors, with Brown and Strup contributing for the Freshmen and Struppa Golding Dunworly Bivins among Subs.

Tech Beater Brown Sams Montague Juntors Jordan Chirk Wee Vee Preas Vaughn Genter Samy

Championship links chosen at golf meet

New York January 1915 national amateur golf championship will be contested at Detroit Country Club Monks and the women’s national at Onwentsia Lake Forest Illinois and the national open at Baltustel Short Hills New Jersey Awards of national events were made at the United States Golf Association annual meeting Election of officers confirmed the only ticket Crank I L Woodward of Denver Country Club as new president Debate over amaters rule amendment discussed with prospect of continuing late tonight

New York Detroit Onwentsia Lake Forest Baltustel Short Hills N. J United States Golf Association Maising Crank IL. Woodward Denver Country Club

Kilbane Earns Clear Win Over Frankie Dailey in Toledo

Johnny Kilbane, the featherweight champion, defeated Frankie Dailey of Latrobe Pennsylvania in a ten round bout in Toledo. Kilbane, weighing under 138 pounds, controlled the action with swift defense and timely clinching. Dailey sustained facial cuts as Kilbane avoided meaningful blows and the official result was no decision, though ringside pops favored Kilbane by a comfortable margin.

Toledo Johnny Kilbane Frankie Dailey Latrobe Kilbane Tim Dailey

Burton in Atlanta On Business Visit

Lou Burton manager of The Cordele Sentinel and Star theater Cordele Ga spent Friday in Atlanta on business.

Lou Burton Cordele Sentinel Star Theater Cordele, Ga Atlanta

Atlanta Builders Seek Now Amid Repair Boom And Low Costs

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce campaign builds momentum as the Building Inspector reports more repairs and a rise over last year by over 5000 dollars without new costly permits. Builders note cheap materials and construction save 25 to 30 percent, offsets by modest interest rates, with material costs easing while demand grows. The real estate listings show multiple transfers and new parcels in Peachtree circle, Auburn avenue, and other Atlanta streets, reflecting active market movement.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Eda Hayes New Orleans Martin-Ozburn Realty Company R. Barmera Daniel Rich Peachtree Circle Stich South Pryor Street W. GB. Shepperd A. B. Coffey Auburn Avenue George DP Edward Paul Ss. Etheridge Houston Street DeKalb County M. I. Throwers Agency D. Eubanks

Property transfers show multiple deeds recorded in Rome

Warranty deeds list transfers from J N Hagsdale to United Investment for 10 acres on Sand Town road. M Owen to B Johnson for 150 by 10 feet on Cooper Street. W B Shepreray to A B Cof on Auburn Avenue. Daniel Rich to H Garmore on South Pryor Street. L H M Maxwell to Ida M Nace for corners at Simpson and Chestnut. George F P Boward to Paul and Etheridge on Houston Street. R M Lovvorn to H and J Lovvorn on Kennesaw Avenue and Killian Waldo streets. also parcels along Princeton Avenue Deerland Street. Dec 21 date. mortgage note to First National Bank of Rome for South Pryor Street.

J. N. Hagsdale United Investment Company Sand Town Road Horthine M. Owen A. Johnson Cooper Stront Doda Avenue W. B. Shepreray A. B Jane Daniel Rich H. Garmore Pryor Street L. MH. Maxwell Ida M. Nace Simpson and Chestnut Streets George FP. Bowarad Paul & Etheridge Llouston’ Street R. M. Lovvorn Lovvorn Kennesaw Avenue Killian and Waldo Streets Waldo Street Princeton Avenue Washington Street Deerland Street Brutton Street Reynolda Mortgage and Trust Company Wirst National Bank Rome

Bond Terms Allow Rubber Imports From Britain Under Guard

Washington reports that Britain will permit American importation of rubber from the empire under guarantees and bonds. Dealers must sign guarantees via London agents, with shipments held by a New York bank until a bond is deposited with the New York consul. Conditions prohibit re export to Europe except through the United Kingdom and require marks on manufactured goods.

Washington Mader England United Kingdom United States London New York Europe

Eddie McGoorty Beats Billy Murray in Ten-Round Win

Milwaukee report: Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh defeats Billy Murray of San Francisco in ten rounds. McGoorty floored Murray for a knockout count in the fourth round, with six rounds to Murray two and two even.

Milwaukee Eddie McGoorty Qshkosh Billy Murray San Francisco MccGoorty Murray McGoorty

Barber and Whittemore Set For Midwinter Cup Final

In Pinehurst North Carolina on January 8 W A Barber of Princeton New Jersey will face Parker Whittemore of Brookline Massachusetts in the first division final round of the twelfth annual midwinter golf tournament. Barber defeated Walter Travis longtime Garden City member from Long Island two up and one to play in the semi finals while Whittemore had already qualified for the final.

Pinehurst N.C W. A. Barber Princeton N. J Parker W. Whttemore Brookline Mass Barber Walter Travis Garden City Club Long Island Whittemore

Flood Warnings Issued for Rivers in Carolinas and D.C. Area

The weather bureau issued flood warnings for Cape Fear and Roanoke rivers in North Carolina and lower reaches of the Great Pee Dee in South Carolina. The James and Potomac rivers are expected to rise to a fresher stage.

Washington Weather Bureau Cape Fear Roanoke North Carolina Great Peedee South Carolina James Potomac

Bankruptcy sale of Phillips Boyd notes in Atlanta

Pursuant to Judge P H Adams order I will sell to highest bidder all notes and accounts of Phillips Boyd Publishing Company valued at about 60000, many secured by bonds. Sale at 11 am Monday January 11 1915 Finnin 123 Grant building Atlanta Ga. See C N Anderson 801 Hurt Bldg for information.

P. H. Adams Phillips-Boyd Publishing Company Finnin Grant Building Atlanta C. N. Anderson

Spiritualists Readings by Anna Bresner in Washington DC

Spiritualist Anna Bresner, under the National Spiritual Association of Washington DC, gives daily readings from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. Message circle held every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Address 158 Washington, corner Woodward Avenue, two blocks from State Capitol building.

Anna Bresner National Spiritual Association Washington D.C Washington, Corner Woodward Avenue Atate Apitel

Dorsey Brewster Howell Heyman Attorneys at Law Card

Professional cards for partners P H Brewster Albert Howell Hugh M Dorsey Arthur Heyman announce Brewster Howell Heyman firm offices at 202 204 205 207 208 229 Kiser Building Atlanta Georgia with long distance telephone numbers 8623 3024 and 2025 Atlanta Ga.

P._H. Brewster Albert Howell Hugh M. Dorsey Arthur Heyman Dorsey Brewster, Howell & Heyman Kiser Atlanta

LOST and Found notices and ads from Atlanta column

A collage of early 20th century items including missing child notice for Mimer Verhine missing since December 38 in Marietta Georgia with description and reward. Also missing jewelry pins and pets, public notices, and various ads for professional services and tax notices. Names include J W Verhine W A Grogan Mimer Verhine and George M Sape. Addresses cited in Atlanta Georgia.

Marietta Mimer Verhine J. W. Verhine Maristta Georgia Pryor Oasis AW Whitehall Street Peachtree Street EL Third Street Rewa

Help Wanted Mixed Ads From An Early 20th Century Paper

Classifieds reveal varied employment appeals including millinery girls courses at Miss Sparkman’s school 314 Whitehall and free retraining, a millinery sketch at Ideal School of Millinery 14034 Whitehall, and job seekers for invalid care. Other ads invite general employment agency services, government jobs, teaching positions, and newspaper correspondence opportunities with names like Candier, Dudley Glass, and ACME Teachers Agency.

Hugh Bos Forsyth Dudley Glass Atlanta Megs Franklin Institute Dept Rochester

Situation Wanted Ads in The Constitution Promote Wider Choice

Readers are urged to respond to Situation Wanted advertisements appearing in The Constitution. Rates are shown for 3 lines one time 10 cents a line, 16 cents for multiple lines with advance payment. Numerous listings include registered druggist bookkeeper office boy and other office and trades roles with contact box numbers and addresses in Oxford Alabama and constitutional office listings.

Constitution Office Oxford Ala W. J. Bmo Parluan Nan Cure Constitution Algo E Xperienes P.O. Box Telephone West Etre Gisiintz Addreey West

Help Wanted Male Storsls and Offages

Classified ad roundup seeking male labor and sales staff across multiple trades in Atlanta and Georgia. Listings include motion picture exchange manager, bookkeeper collector, barber trainer, traveling and local salesmen, and miscellaneous shop and route positions with varying pay. Includes addresses and application instructions.

Southern Territory Constitution Office

Mixed Help Wanted and Personal Ads in Constitution Office

A garbled collection of situation wanted notices and classifieds. Entries seek stenographers, clerical workers, cooks, nurses, tutors, and office positions, with mentions of permanent or temporary work, references, and contact details. Also listed are household goods for sale and furniture, and requests for piano sales and instrument repair.

Asdrcare Central Auction Company East Mitchell St S. M. Snider Southern Wreckage CO South Forsyth

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