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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1914

Page

2

Prep Basketball Season Opens At Tech High

The Atlanta Prep School Basketball league begins its 1914 season this afternoon with three games. Six teams play over fourteen days ending February 27. Today Teehigh versus Marist at Tech High, Lee High versus A M at Boys Lech, and Peacock Fleet against Donald Fraser at Peacock Fleet. Games start at 1 PM. Admission is 25 cents. women admitted free.

Atlanta Prep School Teehigh Marist Tech High Lee High M. A Boys” Lech Peacock Fleet Donald Fraser

Pat Graham Agrees To Get Stride With Wagon

Chattanooga January 12 Special Pat Graham Lookout catcher has signed his 1974 contract promising to forfeit a large portion of salary if he drinks all season He says he will abstain all winter and begin the summer strong President Andrews not clear on the conditional contract but likely Pat signed to honor his pledge The move hikes the number of signed regulars to seven with other recruits also signing for 1914 salaries from the Chattanooga club

Chattanooga Tenn Pat Graham Case City Mich Pat Andrews Graham

Handicap V Bogey Match At Pinehurst Draws Two Prizes

The Handicap v Bogey match at Pinehurst will be held tomorrow with two prizes offered. The event is part of the Tennis Amateurs circuit. A New York date notes that the National Lawn Tennis Association rules committee issued a revised definition of amateur status, allowing players to receive expenses only when officially selected to represent the association or a club in designated championships.

New York National Lawn Tennis Association Nia United National Lawn Tennis Association

Johnston and Fottrell Take Orient Lawn Tennis Doubles Title

In Manila on January 12 Walliam M. Johnston and Elia Fottrell of California defeated Kumagae and Nomura of Japan in three straight sets to win the Orient lawn tennis doubles championship. The scores were 6-2 6-4 6-2.

Manila Walliam M. Johnston Elia Fottrell California Kumagae Nomura

Federal League Chairman Heads East Tour

James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal Baseball League, left Chicago to visit eastern circuit cities and discuss managers for Toronto Buffalo and Pittsburg. He aimed to sign major league players who received offers, but details remained undisclosed as he moved toward Buffalo and Toronto before returning to Chicago.

Chicago James A. Gilmore Federal Baseball League Toronto Buffalo Pittsburg Gilmore Federal N.Y Walter F. Mullen Richard T. Carroll

Wabash College to Play Notre Dame in Texas Tilt

Austin notes that Wabash College of Crawfordsville Indiana will face Notre Dame in the University of Texas football schedule. The game is set for Austin with other dates including Oklahoma University at Baylor October 24 Haskell Indians at Houston and University of Mississippi at Austin November 1.

Austin Texas Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind Notre Dame University of Texas Olinhoma University Jvallay Haskell Indians Houston University of Mississippi At Austin

Cy Falkenberg Fails To Score A Run In 1913 Season

The Cleveland Waps pitcher Cy Falkenberg did not score a run last season despite reaching base twenty five times. His hitting shows a weak average and he is noted for his poor run production as 1914 approaches.

CY Falkenburg Cy" Palkenberg Cleveland Waps Falkenberg Leon Ames

Flynn vp Levinsky York 2 Special

Failing Levinsky, the rising light heavyweight, will receive a real test tomorrow night when he battles ten rounds against Porky Flynn All Young Giants Sign. New York, January 12 The New York Weather League baseball club received the signed contracts of catcher Elmer Johnson drafted from the Omaha club. Secretary Foster announced all the young Giants had signed their contracts.

Giants New York Wationg! Ieacue Atcher Elmer Johnson Omaha Foster

Stars article on Chiefs shotgun skill and Oldring tales

Ally Evans profiles Chief Bender famed pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics. The piece recounts his shotgun prowess, hunting trips in Florida and the South, and a legendary duck story with Rube Oldring. It notes his salary temptations and return to the national pastime, with anecdotes of tall tales and bravado.

Ally Evans Chief Bender Philadelphia Athletics Fender Florida Rube Oldring Oldrim Upoin Bendar Claring Tonge

Gibbons Beats McAllister In Seventh Round Knockout

Mike Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Bob McAllister of San Francisco in the seventh round of a 10 round bout in New York. The decisive blow came with a heavy right cross to the jaw ending the match as McAllister tired and Gibbons pressed with hooks and body hits. McAllister had led the early rounds before Gibbons rallied in the fifth through seventh, sealing victory with a late barrage.

New York Mike Gibsons St. Paul Bob McAllister San Francisco Gibbons Mcallister Falierman Croge

Federals Drafting Cuban Players Stirs Baseball Interest

New York January 12 The Federal league is eyeing Cuba for baseball talent. Pope Conte a Cuban scout based in New York says James A Gilmore of the Federals asked him to act as Cuba scout and agent. Conte has not decided but aims to aid Cuban players in finding openings.

New York Federal League Cuba Pope Conte Aig Conte James A. Gilmore Federals

International League chief denounces Federals plan

New York January 12 Howard Barrow president of the International League criticizes the Federals tactic saying they fakely pose as a major league. He predicts a fight to a finish in cities where they plan teams and notes loyal players refused big offers.

New York Howard Barrow International League Toronto Baltimore Buffalo Garlet Skreul Federals Tinker, Brown Knabe Pittsburg Federals

Saier Declines Move to Federal League

Chicago January 12 Victor Saier Chicago Nationals first baseman rejects move to Federal League. His three year contract with the local National team was received by President Murphy, ending weeks of rumor about his defection.

Chicago Victor Saier Chicago Nationals Murphy

Pichegru Woolfolk Elected Virginia Captain

Ichegru Woolfolk right tackle at the University of Virginia was chosen captain replacing Robert Gooch who resigned to accept a Rhodes scholarship at Oxford. Woolfolk, a Richmond native, leads the Cavaliers this season in Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Ichegru Woolfolk T Night University of Virginia Robert, Gooch Oxford University Woolfolk Richmond

Stallings Visits Atlanta for Funeral of Attorney Frastings

George Stallings manager of the Boston Braves visited Atlanta on Monday to attend the funeral of his attorney Jack Frastings. He offered no comment on baseball during the visit.

Georg Stallings Boston Braves Atlanta Stallings Jack Frastings

Easterly and Krueger Sign with Federal League Club

Ted Easterly catcher for the Chicago White Sox and Arthur Krueger outfielder for the Los Angeles Coast League signed contracts today with the Kansas City Federal League club. In Cincinnati Groh, second baseman of the National League club, signed for three seasons and rejected Federal offers from other clubs.

Los Angeles Cal Ted, Easterly Chicago White Sox Arthur Krueger Kansas City Cincinnati Groh Coblay

Lucas Recommends Postoffice Annex for Savannah

Special from Savannah reports Postmaster Marion Lucas urged buying a building behind the current post office to serve as an annex. A bill is pending to appropriate funds for a new federal building in Savannah, with the annex plan tied to that potential project.

Savannah Marion Lucas Postoffice Bavannah

Ezra Midkiff Signs With Baltimore Club

Ezra Midkiff, the league holdout for Baltimore International, signed a contract on January 12. Reports say Kansas City Federal had made an offer to Midkiff, but he joined Baltimore this day in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ezra Midkiff Baltimore Kuras City Federal Midiff

Illinois Central President Plans Savannah Inspection Tour

Illinois Central President Charles H. Markham and several directors will tour the Central of Georgia line in Georgia the last of this week and the first of next. A Saturday luncheon in Savannah will honor the visiting officials with Central directors and other prominent men in attendance.

Savannah. Ga Charles H. Markham Ilinois Central Railroad Central of Georgia Maritham Savannah the Central

Williams Joins Yankees After Texas League Purchase

New York January 12 President Farrell of the New York American League club today received the signed contract of Harry Williams first baseman purchased from the Galveston Texas league club last August.

Harry Williams Yankees New York Farrell Galveston Texas

Cotton Declined in New York Market as Merchants Liquidated

The core market was lower and unsettled under liquidation by recent buyers. Early over Sunday bids were steady, but selling—led by hedge and local liquidations—drove near contracts down. cargoes closed near their lows with spot prices quoted at 2.30 for rotten and 12.75 for middling gulf, sales none.

New York Liverpool Gulf

Cotton Markets Mixed Across Ports and Regions

Atlanta reports steady to quiet cotton markets with middling prices around 12 to 12 1/4 across ports. Net receipts total 38,864 Monday, with exports to Britain and the continent noted. Liverpool quotes steady market levels as futures drift near barely steady.

Dalveston Grant Moblie—Steagy Rory Wales Tih Utork Great Britain Savannah Great France Nortane Steaay Coastwire Baltimore New York Ceipta Byance Wii Continent Augusta

New Orleans Cotton Prices Decline Amid Weak Demand

New Orleans reports a steady to bearish session as cotton futures fall several points from opening. Brokers sold heavily, with declines widening to 18 points intraday before partial recoveries. Spot market shows firm sellers with middling prices around 12 3/4 to 13 cents. receipts reach 9,849 and stock at 264,932.

New Orleans Liverpool Cotton Belt

Hubbard Bros and Co Mew Tork market opens lower

The market opened lower and declined through the forenoon under pressure. Trading was circumscribed with lackluster speculation and prices closed at the day’s low. Current season demand may exceed last year, with strong spot demand in the south despite a wet outlook and limited resistance to declines.

Learish

Cotton market falters as mixed signals curb buying

New York reports a cautious cotton market with rising selling pressure from bears and short sellers, despite bullish spillovers in some sectors. Prices show declines in active months, while rumors of European inquiries and crude oil gains influence sentiment. other commodities and regional grain movements also noted.

Cold Wave Boosts Wheat Prices in Opening Market

Chicago report notes a sharp early rise in wheat prices due to cold weather threatening unprotected crops. Oats and corn show mixed changes with bears and bulls active, while export expectations and snow disappearance influence trading. Strong receipts and shipments data echoed across multiple components, with prices firming in New York and futures closing higher on May and July options.

Chicago Australia Glover Louis SrpwDd Fulz Kanaas City Ford Kangag City Ares New York Duluth

Upward Movement In Stock Market

Morning trading showed active speculation and rising prices in New York stocks with breadth widening. Minor and steel related issues led gains as market sentiment improved on strong bank statements and favorable foreign demand notes. New York Central edged up amid Washington discussions on a congressional inquiry. Total sales value reported at 242,000.

New York Texas Company New Maven Washington Neral New York Central United States

Money and Exchange Report From New York

Money and exchange data show steady conditions in New York with ruling and closing rates cited. Mercantile paper and commercial bills are listed with 50 and 90 day terms, including quotations near 4.86 to 4.90 for short bills and exchange around 4.8978.

New York

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