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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1915

Page

4

Two Prep League Games End With Narrow Decisive Wins

In Decatur Donald Fraser toppled Tech High 30 to 28 on the Fraser court in a hard fought battle led by Stanley and Tolley while Tech High’s Ed Czints scored 24 of his team's 28. GMA defeated Peacock 16 to 11 at College Park Cadets court with Barr, Carswell, and Battle starring for the victors and Jones guarding for Peacock.

Donald Frager Peacock G. Mr. A Barr Carswell Battle Jones Porter GM. A Ay Porter RPL Cogswell Smith Nicholson Tech High Donald Fraser Donald ‘Fraser Smithies Decatur Stanley Tolley Thompson Ed Czints Marietta Street

Cleaner Hitting Wins Kid Herman Over Johnny Eggers

New Orleans detective Kid Herman, the southern bantamweight champion, retained his title at the Bijou theater with a points decision over New York’s Johnny Eggers in a ten round bout. The referee credited Herman’s cleaner hitting better boxing and footwork for the win despite Eggers’ aggressive rally. The undercard featured Budd over Kelly in a brisk four rounds and Superior defeating Williams, with Sober vs Coveleskie ending in a draw. Packed house enjoyed a lively program.

Kid Herman Johnny Eggers Dick Jemison New Orleans New York Herman Lone Range Eogers Lext Egers Inman Rogers Pete Budd Kelly Kid Williams Mike Kid Sober Kid Coveléskie

Fraser Stars As Tech High Falls In Local League Race

Bedell and Harlan lead Tech High as Fraser preserves a perfect local league record by a 80 to 28 game. Stanley scores 20 while Czintz adds 24 and Bedell 2. Day 2 Thompson 43 and Fincher contribute. Referee Candier officiates in a 15 minute half summary with four goals by Stanley and Czintz.

R. Day Thompson Fincher Thompson Harlan Heeves le Geene Ees Colcord Stanley Czintz Candier

Donovan Eyes Pipp andigh Transfer to Yankees

In Detroit January 12 manager Bill Donovan of the New York Americans discussed with Detroit president Navin a possible transfer of Pipp andigh from the Tigers to New York. Navin said no deal had been completed but Donovan expected to acquire both players before leaving Detroit.

Detroit Bill” Donovan New York Americans Navin Pipp Igh Tigers New York Donovan

Baseball umpires face salary cuts next season

Umpires in major and minor leagues fear drastic pay reductions, with reports of up to 400 off each annual stipend in the National and American leagues. Officials voice frustration that city mayors receive higher pay while umpires face cuts, threatening to seek other jobs.

New York Press

Inman Beats Hoppe in English Billiards Match

Mel bourne Inman won against Willie Hoppe in English billiards at St. Louis on January 1. Final score 70 to 557 with Inman posting high runs of 34 and averages 1848 54 while Hoppe had 74 and 1027 53.

St. Louis Melbourne Inman Willie Hoppe Alkline Inman Hoppe

Flynn and Reich Fight Through Injuries in Brooklyn Bout

New York January 12 Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman broke his left wrist and Al Reich former national amateur heavyweight champion sprained his right wrist in a ten round bout in Brooklyn. Flynn fought with one uninjured hand while Reich also pressed forward despite the injury. Reich led before his wrist gave way but Flynn held advantage from rounds four to nine. Flynn weighed 187 pounds Reich 207.

New York Jim Flnn Pueblo al Reich Brooklyn Flynn Reich

Des Jardien to Sign Contract With Cubs

Chicago reports star center Paul Des Jardin of the University of Chicago football team will join the Chicago Nationals in June. Des Jardien is a right hander with a good curve, over six feet tall, regarded as one of the best pitchers in the Big Nine.

Chicago Paul Des Jardien University of Chicago Big Nine Chicaga Nationals Des, Jardien

Pinehurst Winter Golf League Postpones Qualification

Rain at Pinehurst, N C, on January 12 forced the postponement of the match play qualification in the Winter Golf League of Advertising Interests. Advertising professionals from across the country are in town for the event.

Pinehurst Golf Pinehurst Winter Golf League

Callahan Beats Alexander in Montgomer Pool Tourney

Teese Callahan defeated Alexander last night in the first game of the pool tournament at the Montgomery Billiard Par. Callahan won 100 to 42, with Grand playing Marks weight.

Callahan Alexander Montgomery Billiard

Hank O'Day Improves After Stomach Surgery

Chicago January 12 Henry O Day former manager of the Chicago Nationals and veteran umpire underwent an operation for stomach trouble yesterday and is said to be improving.

Hank O'Day Chicago Henry'.o'day Chicago Nationals Taddy

Richmond Sells Its Franchise Toa Syndicate

Richmond Virginia January 12 The Virginia State league sold its rights in the Richmond territory to a local business syndicate for 12500 dollars the minimum price to vacate the territory and waive further rights This move enables Richmond to pursue the Baltimore franchise in the International league Manager Jack Dunn’s price for the Orioles has been virtually accepted and he is expected to arrive tomorrow with the deal likely to close.

Richmond Virginia State League J. O. Boatwright Boatwright Baltimore Jack Dunn Orioles

Mullane y Signed by Ban Johnson on Umpire Staff

Dominick J. Mullaney of Jacksonville Fla named an umpire on Ban Johnson s staff for a trial season. He has built a strong reputation as an umpire and is viewed as one of the best arbiters in the game. Mull is noted for his knowledge of the players side and his iron hand in controlling outbursts.

Sporting Life Dominick J. Mullaney Jacksonville Fla Ban Johnson Dbaltera Mull

Young pitcher Howard Ehmke hailed by scouts and press

Washington buzzes over 19 year old Howard Ehmke from the Pacific coast hailed as a future great pitcher. Clark Griffith bought him from Los Angeles last summer and plans him for Charlottesville spring training. Endorsements from Long Tom Hughes spark optimism about his speed curve and head on shoulders.

Washington Howard Ehmke Pacific Coast Walter Johnson Clark Griffith Ehmke Los Angeles Charlottesville Edmie Tom Hughes Teta. Hughes Tom Ags

Y. M. C. A. Quintets Open The 1915 Season Tonight

The Young Men's Christian Association basketball league launches its 1915 season with three games on opening night. Six teams compete, and weekly games run Wednesday nights through February 1. Schedule features Cherokees vs Apaches, Winnebagoes vs Comanches, and Ottawas vs Mohawks.

Cherokees Apaches Winnebagoes Comanches Ottawas Mohawks

Callahan Named Business Manager of the White Sox

Chicago reports James Callahan, former manager of the Chicago American League club, will serve as business manager of the White Sox this year after an official announcement.

Callahan White Sox Chicago James Callahan

Two Dodgers Sold Amid Baseball Club Trades

President Ebbets announced the release of two pitchers to Newark from Brooklyn. William M. Steel, obtained from St. Louis, and John Enzmann, who joined Brooklyn from Newark last year, are the players traded. Mothers are equal guardians with fathers over children in several states.

New York Ebbets Brooklyn Newark William M. Steel St. Louis Nationals John Enzmann Kansas Colorado California Oregon

Brass Randall Plumbing Firm Dissolves Its Partnership

The partnership between Reuben L Moss and L W Randall operating as Brass Randall Plumbing Company dissolves by mutual consent. Reuben L Moss assumes all firm debts and will settle accounts payable, with Randall continuing the business. January 5, 1915. Attorneys listed in separate professional cards.

Reuben L. Mose L. W. Randall L._ W. RANDALL

Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified ad rates listed for insertion and line charges by word for out of town ads. Telephon e ordering available with courteous operators guiding wording and classification. Accounts opened for phone ads. other ads paid upon publication. home use promoted.

Lost and Found items and spiritual readings advertised

Lost and found notes offer rewards for misplaced items including a spotted dog named Spot, black fur neckpiece, crescent pin with pearls and amethyst, gold rim glasses, and a lemon white pointer. Advertisements for phrenologists and spiritual readers list locations in Atlanta area, with hours and contact details.

W. B. Calloway Glendale Ave Alamo No. 1

Private Sewing School Adverts and Help Wanted Mix

Classified page fragment listing sewing school offerings and products as well as numerous employment ads. Mentions private sewing lessons in Atlanta, a family history book, a dyeing works, maternity sanitarium, and a large mix of male and female job notices across trades, sales, and teaching. Includes board and trade school promotions and barber college.

Millinery and employment ads mix in Atlanta notice

Mixed early 20th century classifieds offer millinery courses at Atlanta School of Practical Millinery and Ideal School of Millinery with free retrims and scholarships. Also listings for male and female help, laundry tablet selling, hotel staff, and government jobs. Includes addresses on Whitehall Street and Forsyth District, urging girls to study millinery and seek work.

Attlanta School of Practical Whitehall Street Misa Sparkman Whitehall Frea Ideal School of Whitehall Pesieneen Candler Bae Wyre Forest Post Padley, Glass Atlanta Forsyth

Wanted male 4N and various ads in Constitution

Classified ad section shows several wanted positions and notices. Entries include a young man with bookkeeping experience seeking work, a factory agent seeking lines to handle, a German girl seeking a permanent position with references, a nurse or maid position, two waitresses seeking work, and a range of second hand printing materials for sale with prices and contact details in Atlanta Georgia.

Branning Atlanta Barker College Mitchell St South Hollland Whn Hrigreving. Co Nassau _strest New York City Silvey Georgia Roads Indianapolis Ind National Co-Operative Realty Company Marden Bldg Washington, D.C Learl Hopkins Washington, D. C Ihepartment Cn Atlanta Achra Constitution National Bank Franklin Institute Dept W. Rochester N.Y Entral Are Pryor Athola Nest W. J Kinley Georgia Ave Bose P.O. Box Cart Chicago Presaman Decatur Mies Jonson Misa

Various auction and sale items in Atlanta classifieds 1996

A collage of classified ads lists coal prices Jellico coal per ton four fifty and five dollars red ash per ton. Office furniture safes show cases cash registers and other auction items offered by multiple Atlanta firms. Also noted are safes vault doors bankers safe and vault co and various trade and sale notices with limited contact details.

South Pryor Bankers’ Safe & Vault Co East Mitchell U. K Sur East Alabama Street Constanments Ralelt Hamousine Age Morgan Hitehall Street Phillips A Crew Company N. Pryor Street Howe Ivy Janie Philips & Crow Company North Pryor _street Will Bell Dhegee Ee Constitution Evon Purnity Cam- Co Forsyth St Porsyen St Porayth St Geroceries Toman Sae Ohare

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