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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
2
The Atlanta Crackers list 1914 hopefuls from the Texas and Tri State leagues. L. H. Tullos is a strong hitting third baseman and H. M. Heitz the Galveston pitcher with solid numbers. Also joining are Cook and Hippke from the Tri State League, and Sally league draftees Williams and Pearson with notable, varied records. Further signings and records from the Browns are expected this week.
Baseball in the Panama canal zone will be conducted on a league basis under the Panama Canal league. Five clubs have started the pennant race, which runs until mid April. Three parks have been built at Colon Pedro Miguel and Balboa with capacities from five to four thousand.
Atlanta fans face a shaky start as Ponce de Leon Park remains under construction. A 60 by 30 foot hole in center field and scattered earth threaten the spring schedule with clubs like Cincinnati Fractions and Philadelphia Nationals set to visit. City officials promise progress by March 1, yet season openness hinges on weather and a months long finish.
Atlanta promoters stage a Thursday setup at the Bijou with Jimmy Pappas facing Johnny Bogers in a six or eight round scrap. Odds favored Pappas by local bettors as Eggers seeks a knockout to boost a national-scale match. The card includes Battling Budd, Kid York, George Dang versus Spider Britt, and a four round opener Arthur versus Gardner. Tickets on sale at Itex Chess’s Tumlin Bros.
Georgia basketball team will visit Columbus Friday night to clash with the local five. The Georgia boys are popular here and a good crowd is expected for the game in Columbus, Ga.
New York January 17 Officials of the Inter Collegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America proposed amendments to the constitution at the May 6 convention. Key changes include increasing broad jump and weight event trials from three to six and aligning rules with the international federation. Relay races will follow international rules, and the referee may order re-runs for fouls in trials or semi finals. No action yet on barring freshmen from championships.
Manager Billy Smith of the Crackers expects to hear today from Branch Rickey of the St Louis Browns announcing the players turned over to the Crackers. Rickey has sent over some players beyond those named, but Smith will keep the names secret until Rickey allows public release. Once revealed local fans will learn the coming season lineup and Smith can begin preparing to use the current list.
New York January report summarizes interleague results for 1914. Of 64 games in the season, 33 were won by the National League, 29 by the American League, with three ties. Since 1903, 513 interleague games produced 266 American wins and 252 National wins.
The class football games at Georgia Tech end this Saturday with a double header starting at 1:00. Freshmen vs Sophomores and Subs vs Juniors are on the schedule.
The second series of games in the Y M C A basketball league will be played Wednesday night. The matchups are Mohawksey versus Comanches, Cherokees versus Winnebagoes, and Apaches versus Ottawas.
President Kavanaugh believes replacing Montgomery with Little Rock in the league circuit will boost interest despite a likely tough season due to southern business downturn. He notes fan interest in Little Rock's prospects and expects Bob Allen, praised as a strong competitor, to stay active in the race.
Starkevilles Miss January 17 Special J The Auburn and Mississippi A M basketball teams will play two games here this week on Saturday and Saturday nights. Later in the season the local five will tier return games with Mike Dona uers men in Auburn.
Georgia and Mercer resume athletic relations for a return battle after their Friday night game in Athens. The second meeting of the season will be played Saturday night in Macon, Georgia, as both colleges aim for a victory in the southern matchup.
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team travels to Birmingham for their annual two game series with the Birmingham Athletic Club quintet. Both clubs normally split wins on home floors, but the Atlanta squad aims to break the pattern by sweeping both games this season. The rivalry between the two clubs mirrors city competition, and games draw strong crowds.
Gordon coach Jim Moore begins selecting the upcoming Gordon team for practice. Veterans Jarrett Wilson Hughs and Teasley return with Puckett Manson and Maxey likely among the pitchers. Gordon aims for a strong prep season and has a scheduled game with the Boston Braves, though a game with them is unlikely.
Contracts for the hotel accommodations of big league ball teams playing Billy Smiths club this spring were signed by Jack F Letton proprietor of the Winecoff hotel. The Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Nationals will be in Atlanta late March and early April.
The steam ship St Louis brings sixty sailors rescued from the Norwegian Obidense and the American Pilgrim. Obidense wrecked January 1 near the English coast after leaving New York November 24. Obidense crew saved by Acheron and a tramp freighter then landed at Kirkwall. Pilgrim lost in December 400 miles off Newport News. Thelma rescued eighteen and landed at Kirkwall. One life lost, cabin boy Earl Hoyas.
A meeting of unemployed at Hull House in Chicago erupted into a riot. Mounted police charged the crowd, arresting about twenty, with shots fired and several injured. Notable arrestees included Lacy Parsons, widow of the Haymarket executed anarchist, and Irwin Tucker, a self-identified preacher. Jane Addams helped secure releases later.
New York January 17 The week's financial news highlights stronger U S credit in international markets with dollar exchange premiums and gold movements. China shipped gold to San Francisco replacing London flow while Russia tapped 25 million in New York bankers acceptances to buy supplies. Investments show steady debt demand, stronger bonds, and expanding steel output amid high export numbers and record grain prices.
Rev H H Proctor at the First Congregational church declared that man is the only rebel on earth and must harmonize with God. He cited the prodigal son and warned that those who attacked officers or killed two men and two women were fighting the stars in their courses.
New Orleans January 17 The cotton market rose last week with no notable reversals amid strong export activity and heavy mill takings. The weekly advance ranged 44 to 48 points as demand remains robust and interior holders resist concessions. Prospects cite rising grain prices and potential shifts to higher priced corn and oats planting on cotton land.
Funeral services announced for S. A. Gordon at Greenberg Bond chapel with interment at Oakland. Pallbearers named: James L. Mayson, A L Curtis, Charles Prank, DP Elson, L Eplan, B Wildauer. Also funeral for Mary C. Disbro from 129 Gordon Street with listed pallbearers and West View interment. Carriages from Barclay Brandon Company at 10 o'clock.
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