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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
7
1916 season ushers in a craze for new pitched deliveries as emery mud talcum nails and other surfaces disturb batters. Russell Ford drew crowds with his claimed pieced ball while pitchers used odd methods. the article notes bans penalties and how some clubs and umpires reacted amid speculation about Danforth and other stars.
Hal Reynolds previews the Jacket Nine as spring practice opens after last season. Several key players are absent while three newcomers and multiple returning veterans vie for spots. The team, led by captain Morrison Breant, aims for a strong season with early practice at Grant Field and a schedule including Vanderbilt, Georgia, and twenty games in total.
A fragmented reminiscence from Honus Wagner recounts his stubborn start in Mansfield and Carnegie, early coal town days, and reluctant entry into baseball. He recalls family influences, barbershop roots, Steubenville trials, and a path through Paterson and Louisville toward major league life, with vivid anecdotes about Clarke, Waddell, Weedon, and the rough arrival era of his career.
A passage arguing golf uniquely blends physiological psychological and social factors, requiring precise, rapid adjustment of body and mind. It claims golf reveals a player's true character beyond muscle, noting the sport tests habit, temperament, and spiritual disposition, echoed through Arnold Seaull in The Golfers Magazine.
Manager Frank plans the Crackers reporting for early March with pitchers reporting first if a favorable proposition from Florida cities is secured. Exhibition games will be few and mostly at the camp or against Tec and Georgia before the season. Frank weighs offers carefully, ready to buy if a hire helps, and rejects idle sinecures as he drills a developing roster.
Auburn Alabama January 15 special February 23 will be a red letter day as plans unfold for one of the college’s largest celebrations alumni will return to participate. A parade by students and alumni will open the day at 10:30 in the morning then a Glass football game in the afternoon and a reception by President Thach in his new home and a dance by the alumni association in the new gymnasium. The gift of the building is described as monumental in Auburn’s history and the campaign led by Thomas Bragg raised about 80000 dollars within five months. Governor Henderson will attend the opening and will dedicate the building for the state.
Boston players and managers discuss a possible 10 man Chicago Cubs infield arrangement. Talks center on Frank Evers, Tinker, and Divers as part of reviving the old winning machine. Owner statements hint at tensions and potential reorganization as Boston fears a shakeup under new regime.
Entries tabulated from a nationwide mileage contest by the Hyatt Haller Bearing company are presented to judges. Officials say records will be verified and announced in February. The contest aims to review automobiles’ engine equipment and service mileage, with the top mileages winning prizes totaling 1090 dollars, including a first prize of 200 dollars for the greatest records.
The note marks Jimmy Collins birthday this Sunday and notes his debut as a notable figure in their era, highlighting his January 16, 1874 debut and calling him one of the greats of that lustrous era.
Atlanta readers will see Bobby Walthour in a Forsyth vaudeville segment where he faces a unique race against a horse ridden by a girl. The event uses a treadmill setup with a dial to show speeds for spectator viewing. Walthour, born in Atlanta, has long been regarded as the world’s greatest bicycle rider with numerous medals from matches worldwide.
Historic curtain tale recalls Muldoon a famed wrestler taking the role of a stage fighter in As You Like It. Onlookers saw a crashing bout on stage with Orlando and Celati, as Muldoon reportedly weighed around 180 pounds and delivered a dominating exhibition that ended with dramatic finish.
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