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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1914

Page

4

Boys High School Beats Tech High In Courthouse Court Game

Alfred Scott starred for Boys High scoring 16 of the 25 points as the Purple and White defeated Tech High 25 to 14. Scott dominated both ends, Johnston produced two standout shots, and Starr plus Czintz and Bedell stood out for Tech High on a competitive afternoon at Athletic Club court.

Tech High Stants ‘Athletic Club Boss High School Scott Johnson Boys ‘High Knox and Starr Czintz Bedell Techilgh Sea Ech Gech High Alfred Scott Stars Alfred Scott Boys High Johnston Boys’ High Csintz Colcord Osll Buara Pasition Lech High Know Czints Jolnstan Fincher Starr Calcord Parmalee R.feree Jameson

Sale of Indianapolis Club Depends on Federal Action

Federal league leaders in Chicago weigh the Indianapolis club sale to JO McGill and WC Smith. McGill and Smith have paid about 20 000 toward a 165 000 price, with conditions unsettled as midnight nears. Meyer signals readiness to move on players if the deal collapses.

Tullianapolis Chicago Indianapolis JO McGill Denver Magnete WC Smith New York McGill Smith Jack Hendrix Indianapoli Metall McGill Meyer Indiananalis Mooney Milgate McGill Noteworth Wwe Ol] Meyer

Waambrias Sets World Record In Greek American Games

New York January 17 George Waambrias set a world record in weight lifting at the Greek American Athletic Club games. He lifted a 164 pound dumbbell from the floor twenty three times, breaking the previous record of eighteen. He exhausted himself by the attempt and failed on the twenty fourth try. Waambrias weighs 169 pounds and stands slightly under average height.

New York George Waambrias Taambrias Tesmbries

Williams College schedules feature Chinese University game

Williams College announced an interesting addition to the 1950 baseball schedule. The game against the Chinese University of Iowa will be played in Williamstown on January 17. The slate includes Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth and Cornell as opponents.

Williams College Williamstown Maxs University of Iowa Harvard Yale Princeton Dartmouth Cornell

Milledgeville Previews Strong Muledgeville Baseball Season

Muledgeville Georgia January 17 special the spring baseball season promises strong action at Georgia Military College with Maddox shaping a competitive team. Manager George Stinson arranged two games here by a big club on March 17 and professionals expected to bring solid play to the area.

M. C Muledgeville Muledge Ville Georgia Military College Maddox George Stinson Milledgeville Incas

Cobb Enticed by Federal League Offer in Augusta

Detroit outfielder Ty Cobb reported in Augusta that a Federal League club in Chicago had offered $76,000 for five years with the first year paid in advance. Cobb said he would not comment until returning to Augusta early next week.

Cort Orbcoer Augusta Ty Cobb Detroit Royston Chiego Cobb

Score books will be beautiful for Atlanta baseball season

The Atlanta baseball club tendered the score book privilege to A B Parker, secretary. Parker has prepared sample copies featuring two color designs and photos of Mavazer Billy Smith, Captain Tiarry Woelch, and mascot Dick Jemison Jr. The book offers detailed past and upcoming season statistics, a novel prize system, and daily availability at the park.

Atlanta Baseball Club A. B Parker Parker Mavazer Billy Smith Tiarry Woelch Dick Jemison, Jr Mr Parker Atlanta Parkey Phené Local Baseball Association

Yale Sees Hopeful Rowing Policy Shift

Yale by Edward Bushnell reports optimism over a new rowing plan following final announcements. Richard Armstrong to advise with two professional instructors Guy Nickalla of Leander Club London and M Gianinni of New York Athletic Club providing expert coaching. Yale faces decision on varsity versus freshmen duties and potential conflicts between Nickalla and Gianinni.

Edward BR. Bushnell Philadelphia iLpegal Yale Richard Armsstrong John Kennedy Hodgers Armstrong Guy Nickalla Leander Rowing Club London M. Gianiini New York Athletic Nickalla Leander Club Oxford Gianinni Harrison Rodgers Fale 4A Wood Bob Cook Yaia Wil Lale Cook Cornel Marford Pennsylvania Syracuse Yale Rowing Committee Nickails Niskalla Tate Poth

Dublin Giant Stops Jack Lester in Afth Round Bout

New York January 17 Jim Coffey the Dublin giant stopped Jack Lester of Seattle in the fifth round of what was to have been a ten round bout tonight Coffey weighed 125 pounds and Lester 177 pounds.

York Jim Coffey Dublin Jack Lester Seattle Coffey Lester

Greensboro High Wins On Tough Local Court Battle

Greensboro High School boys edged the Eighth District Agricultural and Mechanical School team from Wasson 8 to 5 in a tightly contested local basketball game. Both squads showcased strong guard play and persistent defense with limited open shots throughout the 15 minute halves.

Greensborg Ga Ispe ‘Eal Greensboro High Schoolhoys Agricultural and Mechaniical School Wasson Secore A&m Warpell L F Sutphin Capt Robinson Rr Williams Winslett Ingham Gobert Boswall Stricil Montfort

New Trotting Record on Ice in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis on January 17 George Gano owned b. Mr W Savase trotted a half mile in 1 minute 0 seconds, breaking the world trotting record on ice. The previous best was 1 minute 2 seconds set by Biarion Patch in 1912 at the same venue.

Minneapolis Minn George Gano

Far From Absurd Says Ed Barrow

Ed Barrow, president of the International League, calls the report that minor leagues might join a third major league not absurd. He notes discussion at a Cincinnati meeting, says a year or so may be feasible, and hints the Jersey City franchise could be dropped if the draft is removed and the league gains major status.

New York Edoward Barrow International League Federal League Cincinnati Barrow Jersey City

Women Barred from A A U Meets New York

January 17 The Amateur Athletic Union voted overwhelmingly to refuse registration for women athletes in all sports under the organization. The ruling bars women from competing or exhibiting in mixed open games or meets with men. One association reportedly violated the rule to seek an official interpretation. James Sullivan circulated the question to the national registration committee. one vote opposed the resolution, another supported it with caveats to register women in a separate group.

New York Amateur Athletics Union Ing Mall The Amateur Athletic Union National Registration Committee James Sullivan

Hoodoo-Skidoo combination not worrisome for W. and L.

Washington and Lee athletic manager Barker scheduled thirteen opponents for the basketball team while manager T S Kirkpatrick lined up a March 23 season opener on Wilson field for the White and Blues. The schedule lists Amherst Vermont Richmond Lafayette Johns Hopkins Penn State and others from March to April with away games in Richmond and Raleigh. Dartmouth's tackle Flhok coached football.

Yoington Washington and Lee Barker T S Amherst Vermont Fuchmond Lafayette Lomeh Penn State Johns Hopkins St John Durham Triowr Raleigh North Carolina Washington and Lees DA Donahue Somerville Mass Flcock

Whitey Morse to Lead Brunswick Team Again

Brunswick Georgia January 17 Special Whitey Morse will again manage the Brunswick club of the Georgia State league. Contracts mailed to last year’s manager and others include Catchers Kite and Pierre Pitchers Stewart Hartner and Cates Infielders Parker Mullin Bundy Outfielders Siegfried Cranks plus several youngsters including four pitchers. Morse is expected to field a strong team at the start of the season.

Brunswick Speal Whitey Morse Kite Pierre Stewart Hartner Cates Parker

Senators Southpaw Against Sunday Ball

New York January 17 Harri Harpe a young southpaw from Hackensack New Jersey who signed with the Washington American League club last summer received his contract for the coming season but returned it at once because Manager Griffith forgot to insert the clause excusing him from Sunday games.

New York Harri Harpe Hackensack NJ Washington Griffith

Farrell's Decision on Arbitration Disallows Cheney Claim

The National Board of Arbitration of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues today handed down decisions disallowing claims by Larry Cheney. Applications granted for services of player Wilkening are awarded to Savannah, Georgia.

Ambuts Ay Ok Uanuess National Board of Arbitration National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Larry Cheney New Orleans Wilkenning Savannah Ga

Springfield Team Sets New World Record in Revolver

Official figures from Secretary J B Crabtree of the United States Revolver Association show the Springfield team posting a world record mark of 1164. The record surpasses the 1147 set earlier this season by the Olympic Club of San Francisco.

Sprngfield Vass J.B Crabtree United States Revolver Association Springfield Olympic Club San Francisco

Smith and Remley Win Marriage License in Chicago

Gunbeat Smith, a pugilist, and Miss Helen Remley of New York were initially refused a license yesterday after Miss Remley claimed 27, then granted today after adjusting her age. They announced plans to marry at once in San Francisco amid a related divorce decree for Gunbert Smith in superior court.

Nhoat Smith Chicago Gunbeat Smith Helen Remley New York Remiley C Smith

Billies Buy Player in January Signing

Montgomery announces the purchase of Howard Baker a hard hitting second baseman from the Pletsfield club of the Casterneazuea Baker stole 58 bases last year leading his league. Purchase price not stated.

Montgomery

Southern League Players Subject to New Contracts

John H Farrell, secretary of the National Association of Professional Baseball Rescues, announced two notices on January 17. Contracts for 1914 must align with the Cincinnati agreement between players’ fraternity, the national commission, and the National Association. All players under reservation must be tendered contracts by February 1, affecting the Atlanta Southern league and other minor leagues.

Auburn John H Farrell National Association of Professional Baseball Rescues National Association Cincinnati National Commission Atlanta

Weidely Motor Draws Attention At New York Show

Leading automobile engineers at the New York show spotlight the Weidely Motor at the Premier booth. They praise its simple head valve design, noting fewer parts and lighter weight. The engine’s lubrication and cooling are highlighted as major improvements over common engine types.

New York Eenter Weidely Weideln

De Loach Named Head of Georgia Breeders Association

Athens January 11 officers elected at Georgia Breeders association closing session for year R H De Loach director of state experiment station president JR Fain Athens vice president L R Rust Athens secretary treasurer The association will meet again in January 1913 Also mentions Welgaly motor advantages and Premier Motor Manufacturing Company control of US rights for 1914.

Athens H. D Hastings Atlanta Georgia Breeders Association R . H. De+ Loach State Experiment Station JR. Fain L R. Rust Associaton Premier Motor Manufacturing Company

Birmingham Rifle Record Fall Breaks World Mark

T K Lee of the Birmingham Athletic Club Rifle team set a new world rifle record at the club range in Birmingham on January 17. He fired at 78 feet and landed 20 shots in a 30-shot string, marking his third consecutive “possible” and breaking the prior mark.

Birmingham Ala T K. Lee Birmingham Athletic Club Lee Lea

Bulls-eye streaks in NRA league trial

A marksman achieved a perfect score of twenty each trial under the National Rifle League America, demonstrating precision and consistent accuracy across rounds. The event showcased skill and discipline among competitors within the league.

The National Rifle League America

Three Cards Sign Contracts With Nationals Duo

In St Louis January 17 1814 contracts for the St Louis Nationals were signed today by Catchers Glenn and Snider and by Owen Wilson, outfield welder.

St Lous Mo St. Louis Nationals Glenn Snider Owen Wilson

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