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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1916

Page

4

Georgia and Atlanta seek rematch in pivotal local clash

Georgia faces the Atlanta Athletic Club tonight in a revenge bid after a 1914 loss. The Red and Black squad, led by Lester Carter and Grace, clash with Atlanta stars Worbes, Graves, Morrison, Rawson, and Carter. A large crowd is expected with dancing after the game and a prize candy box for guessing the final score.

Atlanta Athletic Club University of Georgia Ima Red Georgia Louis Lester Frank Carter Hoth Georgia Five Atlanta Boys Bays High Achdol War Morrison Marist Grace Wercer Rawson and Brown Goermis Borbes Lester Carter Georgia Pos Atlanta Scott RF Worbes Lester Grace Graves Westmoreland

Erskine Mayer to Celebrate 25th Birthday Sunday

Erskine Mayer of the Phillies and Atlanta Bay turns 25 on Sunday. The Kentucky-born star, who grew up in Georgia, rose from Georgia Tech to professional baseball, played for Brooklyn and Portsmouth, then joined the Phillies. He helped anchor the club’s pitching during his early major league career despite later setbacks.

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Rifle Matches at Jacksonville Title Bridged By Weather

Rifle matches at Jacksonville suffer a washout as rain disrupts events. Elite marksmen and units organize late starts to complete the 11 event program, with teams and corps in position to resume shooting despite conditions.

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Greenaboro High Wins and Timed Confusion

The report shows Greenaboro High winning amid unclear text with references to Cronies, Madise, Fish, Wah, and Horace Turwell. The scrambled OCR obscures many names and details, but confirms Greenaboro High as winner and mentions a late afternoon period and a favorable result.

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Honus Wagner Reveals Career In Sunday Constitution Series

The Constitution will publish a multi part feature in Sundays paper where Honus Wagner narrates his baseball history from his early days in the Old Country League in the seventies to the present. Wagner describes his start as a pitcher and his first contract with Steubenville in 1895, weaving in incidents from that period.

Johan Tienry Honus Wagner Constitution Honus Saye

Left handers and Cobb spark Federal League debate

The article discusses Benny Kauff's praised day against Cobb and the notion of left handed hitters facing southpaw pitching. Billy Sullivan argues leftys can hit southpaws as well as righties, citing Doc Johnston and other players to illustrate confidence and practice against left handed pitchers.

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Boys High and Marist Win Opening Games

The season opener saw Boys High and Marist defeat their opponents in a busy start. Marist College toppled Pea cock live downs 63 to 1 as McReynolds controlled the forward play and Tabert impressed with a strong allround performance.

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Untitled Pieced Report On A Second Half Rally

A rush in the second half sparked a comeback as G with Moyht challenged the tide. Bennetts and Jones plus Durghard guarded well, while Brown Hinks and Waren contributed. Scorers listed include G M A, Adams, Fanneth, Aubert, Kennett, and Burgward with fouls and goals noted.

Bennetts Jones Durghard Auch G. M.A Adams Rf Fanneth Aubert Ir Brown If Hinks McReynolds Waren Burgward Adams Kennett

Pugilism Chronicle recounts Myer Gilmore clashes in 1890s

Today in Pugilism recounts the 1890 Chicago bout where Bills Maer defeated Harry Gilmore in five rounds. It recalls era rivals like McAuliffe and Myer the Streator Cyclone, their title bids, and Gilmore’s Canadian championship reign before settling in Stricter U88 in 1888.

Bills Maer Harry Gilmore Chicago Myer Itnro Lishtwerahts Williamsburg Jack McAuliffe Timove Myer McAuliffe Lawrence Mass Shim Jack Gilmore Canada Marr Muy St Croix Wis New Orleans Cing

Yankees Buy Magee From Harry Sinclair

New York January 11 reports that the American League club has signed Magee from Harry Sinclair who runs many of the league's dealers. Magee, a former manager of the Brooklyn Federal league club and star in that league, signed a three year contract with the Federal league.

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Cubs Dates Set For Spring Schedule In Tampa Training Camp

The Chicago Cubs announced their spring series starting April 1 at New Orleans with games against New Orleans and Cleveland. Additional fixtures include matches in Shreveport Little Rock Memphis Louisville and St Louis. The club will also host several exhibitions versus the Philadelphia Nationals in Tampa and St Petersburg. Bath Signs Contract With Red Sox Babe Ruth, unsigned before, reportedly signed in Boston.

Cohe Chicago Wationais Lampa Warceh New Orleans Cleveland Shreveport Little Rock Memphis Lousville Louisville Trier Cubs Philadelphia Natonals Tampa St Petersburg Bath Boston Babe Ruth Red Sot Mig Mannel Carrigan

Yank O Brien Stops Ed Hanlon In Second Fight

In a sharp Jacksonville bout Yank O Brien stops Ed Hanlon with a brutal second round knockout after Hanlon dominates early exchanges. Budd defeats Feldman in an eight round co feature as a lively prelims card unfolds with Bailey vs Carter and Worthy vs Ferguson on the undercard.

Yank O’brien Ed Hanlon Britt Craig Eddie Hanlon Atlanta Yank O Brien Jacksonville Manton Hanlon Obrien Obwen O Brien Budd Feldman Vacon Buda Kid Bailey Kia Carter Carter Vey Arthur Worthy Lorenzo Ferguson Woodrufts Dark Horse Kid Crach Je Pussy Woodrutt

Golf Tournament Dates Announced by USGA

Chicago reports the annual USGA meeting where officers were reelected except Princeton’s Percy Hayne who declined another term. Wheeler of New York was elected treasurer. The national amateur tournament was awarded to Merion Cricket Club of Philadelphia. Open at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. Women’s national championship to Belmont Springs Country Club of Boston.

Chicago United States Golf Association Percy Hayne Princeton Wheeler New York Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia Vols Pining Hoak Club Nagear Country Club Minikahda Club Minneapolis Belmont ‘Springs Country Club Boston

Gunner the Setter Wins Derby Stake at National Field Trials

Gunner a setter, winner of the American Futurity and Southern Field Trials Derby Stakes, was awarded first money $400 in the Derby Stake of the National Field Trial Club. Owners Bedford & Kietschmann of New York to receive a silver cup. Atta Kapashap of Shreveport and Kings Cv Barber of Grand Forks, ND, win second and third money. The event, held at Callout Reservation, closes January 24 with 12 to 15 starters and a purse of $160 for the winner.

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Columbus Man Robbed At Prize Fight on Pryor Street

Seagrifte of Columbus Onto was robbed at the O Brien Hanlon prize fight on Pryor street while holding his packet. The thieves relieved him of 39 dollars.

Columbus Seagrifte Skal Nrck Pryor Street O Brien Hanlon Pickuccets

Kiviat and Smith Still Ineligible

A special committee of the Amateur Athletic Union in New York January 14 sustained the managers byreport finding Abel R Kiviat and Harry J Smith ineligible as amateurs. They were charged with professionalism after an appeal to review the board of managers decision.

New York The Amateur Athletic Union Abel R Kiviat Harry J Smith Board of Managers Tat and Smith

Lost and Found items flood the public notice column

A cluttered loss list shows brooch sets with pearls, brown paper wrapped items, a black velvet and Persian crab weekpiece, a hub cap, an old Ford motor, a watch chain, a white bull terrier, a mule, and a photo negatives bundle among other items. Rewards offered, contact details include West 613, Ivy 100, Main 2145, Constitution, and various street names.

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Personal Ad Fragments From Historic Atlanta Page

A garbled local column lists private sanitarium notes, adoption related items, dressmaking schools, and professional cards. It includes names like Mrs MT Mitchell and Arthur Heyman among law firm entries, with addresses in Atlanta and references to tailoring and dressmaking education.

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Help Wanted Stores and Offices Careers in Sales and Management

A dense ad page lists numerous help wants for managers, salesmen, and clerks across several states. Opportunities include a fancy grocery manager in Macon Columbus, a barber trade trainer in Atlanta, district managers for plumbing Preserver sales, field secretaries for a Child Life Chautauqua, and experienced sales roles statewide. Require earnings, references, and financing ability. many specify experience and reliable character.

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Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified ad rates and insertion rules outlined by The Constitution. Discontinuance must be in writing and phone cancellations are not accepted. The notice warns the paper will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion per order.

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Want ads guidance and telephone directory assistance

Entering or sending your Want ad is simple with Main cone Atlanta. courteous generators and Milan with Stes offer rules and Classic tongs for a complete vibrant ad. They can assist in wording your want ad and may open accounts for ads by telephone to accommodate you. Public payment by telephone upon publication, or presented by mail by a solicitor.

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Help Wanted Various Ads Include Trades and Domestic Work

Classified notices offer male agents, barbers, chauffeurs, and farm help, plus home study law courses and hotel positions. Listings include wage ranges, addresses in Atlanta and nearby, and requests for character references, with many positions for women in offices, domestic service, and millinery sales.

Situation Wanted ads offer low rates and mixed details

Classified request with multiple terse candidates seeks positions. Includes a salesman, mill man, bookkeeper, driver, druggist, and clerks. Desires favorable references, advance payment, and careful matching to mercantile, hotel, or pharmacy roles. Addresses and contact boxes shown with terse client notes and years of experience.

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Situation Wanted Listings From Local Paper Adverts

A mixed group of classified wants shows male and female applicants seeking clerical, stenography, and general office work. Names include JG Yarbrough at 72 Jackson Street and others seeking positions as cashier, stenographer, governess, or traveling companion. The paper notes application procedures and advance payment rules for ads.

JG Yarbrough Jackson Auguste Avenue Ahestwright N_ Boulevard

For Sale and Wanted in Atlanta Furniture Exchanges

A fragmented classified list offers used desks fireplaces safes coal heaters office fixtures and household goods for sale or exchange in Atlanta. Ads mention Forsyth Street addresses and exchanges by Central Auction Company Jacobs Auction Co and West Bay Street Jacksonville style items.

Keretone Type Foundry Forsyth Street Wain Atlanta Rex Hxchange Pa Arsock Louis Forsyth Rhone Peoria Thomas Camp Noretom Allenta Gea ADEA Ibelico Jellico Cify Coal Company Bell_Phone Ais Sagat Skrobich West Bay Sacksonville John van Kuhoe Cafe Kuhoe Cafe Wey Jackson Coal Co Brana Wood Auburn Aventis Nat'l Bank Vulcan Atisata Worayth Steele Jacobs’ Auction CO Decatur ST. Main Central Auction Company If Eisst Mitchell Bt Main Westiere Decatur_street San Range Decatur Street Fae Pance Company Forsyth

SEEDS AND PLANTS AND WORS AND VEHICLES FOR SALP

Seed and plant offerings from Murphy's Nursery include carleafs and shade trees for property owners. Advertising a Georgia mule sale with four and six year olds, priced between 00 and 1060 pounds, with pickup near Atlanta. Also listing farm tools and wagons for sale with names and locations in Atlanta.

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