Birmingham Faces Columbus Quintet In Weekend Showdown
Columbus basketball club, defending their title, meets Birmingham Athletic Club in Birmingham for the first of two games. Columbus, riding a clean slate through a tough schedule, faces a veteran Alabama quintet. A large crowd is expected as Columbus aims to prove their mettle against the tough Birmingham squad.
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Columbus Basketball Caarprens
Biriauenan Athletic Club
Armingham
Birmingham
Jorals
Brrmighem
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Newman
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LAWRENCE SIGNS. MANUSH SIGNED AND UNSIGNED CRACKERS
Lawrence and Manush signed with the Crackers boosting total contracts to eighteen with twelve players remaining. Manush declares his leg is fine and he will vie for the third base job while Lawrence promises to display twirling in the upcoming campaign.
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Rank Manush
Manush
Lawrence
Knoxville
Jawrenas
Loeis
Cl Manush
Frain
New Orleans
Prep League Fives Fourth Round Schedule Released
The fourth round of the Atlanta prep school basketball league features three games today. Stone Mountain meets Georgia Military Academy, Tech high school faces Donald Fraser, and Buss Fish School plays Peacock.
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Georgia Military Academy
Tech Hech School
Donald Fraser
Buss Fish
Peacock
International League Spring Training Quarters and Umpires Announced
International League announces spring training quarters and new umpires. Umpires listed include C. B. Owens W. G. Carpenter W. P. Finneran John Millen William Hallian Hugh Rorty Peter Morrison CW Miller Trevert Hart. Camps set at Buffalo Toronto Rochester Charlotte Marlin Springs Charlottesville Providence Newark Jersey City and Durham.
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International League
Edward Barrow
C. B. Owens
W.G. Carpenter
W. P. Finneran
John Millen
William Hallian
Hugh Rorty
Peter Morrison
CW Miller
Trevert Hart
Rorn
New England League
Harrison
New Ad State League
Miller
Curatina Sescue
Fatouyclus
Ors Butalo
Charlotte
Rochester
Local soccer league action and lineup previews unfold
The Mountaineers and Porters clash at Stone Mountain on Saturday as fans expect a top clash. The Printers seek a better position after a tough run, while Foote & Davies and Lithonia and Atlanta prepare changes. The league table shows Mountain with two wins, three losses.
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Hese Dass
Mountainmentata
Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Bath
Foote & Davies
Muse
Liddell
Walker
Spangler
J. Harland
Shuzert
Dyson
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Chamber
Tain
Schrimper
Woz
Lest
P.C. Jathoma
Tanta
AE ‘Oote & Davies
Lithonia
Stories About Stars by Billy Evans
Hal Chase of the White Sox respects Walter Johnson’s pitching, recalls Chase’s boy-manager days, and recalls a Chicago Nationals game where Johnson warmed up to face him. Chase feigned illness to deflect Johnson’s heat, then hit two timely outs off the famed pitcher, aiding a Washington win.
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Walter Johnson
Hal Chase
Chicago White Sox
Chase
New York
Ghase
White Sox
Tas
Fanny
Chicago
Washington
Renpant
Griffith
Nationals
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Johnson
Ainsmith
Callahan
Chicago Teader
Jimmy
Chlahan
Gotham
Walter
Lon
Billion for Athletics Spent by Colleges Report
Bloomington Ind January 22 A report by Dr B H Wingert director of physical education at Ohio State finds athletic expenses in U S colleges exceed one billion dollars yearly yet most funds do not fund student exercise. Only 18 359 of 111 600 students in 150 institutions play athletic games while 37 percent of intercollegiate participants take no interest in physical activity overall spending redirects to football basketball and similar sports.
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Ind
United States
BH. Wingert
Ohio State University
Wingert
Bames
de” Wingert
Vollages
Emory Basketball Resumes After Exams
Emory College in Oxford Georgia restarts interclass basketball Monday after a two week halt for term final exams. Williams gym hosts two games as seniors lead the standings with a strong season toward the finals. juniors sophomores and freshmen chase behind while the race for runner-up tightens.
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A. Iime
Sumers
Emory Class Baseball Team Elects Manager for 1914
Danagy College, Oxford Ga February 2 Special Although weather dampens baseball interest the Emory season nears and the Junior class elects Robert Stokes of Moultrie as manager for 1914 with Professor G Stipe coaching. Other classes to name managers soon.
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Caves
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Moultrie
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Feld
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Juneau Reappointed as Wisconsin Head Football Coach
The University of Wisconsin board of regents renewed W. J. Juneau as head football coach for one year. Madison sources confirm the reappointment and plan for continued leadership of the program.
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Wisa Tomas
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
W. J. Juneau
Harvard Freshmen to Undergo Early Physical Examinations
Cambridge Massachusetts January 28 Harvard faculty votes to require all freshmen to be examined physically at the start of the academic year. The move is seen as a step toward some form of compulsory physical training for Harvard students.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Wages Increase For Webster Cotton Mills Workers
Webster Massachusetts January 22 workers at Grosvendale cotton mills gain a five percent wage rise affecting about 2000 operatives in the firm announced today yielding higher earnings for the mill labor force in the region.
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Webster
Mass
Grosvendale Company
Baseball Leagues Prepare for War in 1914
Chicago reports outline radical measures as the Federal League plans to field clubs in Kansas City and Indianapolis and organize a pool of players. Chicago owner Charles Weeghman moves toward the Federal park site, and John Evers in Florida seeks Chicago players as the war between leagues intensifies.
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Bassett Named Head Of The Kitty League
Hopkinsville Kentucky January 22 The Kentucky Indiana Tennessee and LUii nois league popularly known as the Kitty league today re elected Dr Frank H Bassett business manager at the Nashville Southern-leastie Yule precident The season will open fay with Hopkinsville Paducah Anderson and Owensboro Ky Cairo it Clarksville Tenn Vincennes Ind and Barksboro LL holding frah enises.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Frank H. Baasett
Nashville
Ouimet Leaves on Trip for Pinehurst Practice
Francis Ouimet the American open golf champion started south from Boston for two weeks of practice at Pinehurst North Carolina. He plans to play on several middle state courses before sailing in April to compete in the British amateur and open title events.
Covaleskie Signs with Detroit Baseball Club
Ninh Covaleskie, previously with Chattanooga last season, signs a contract to play with the Detroit Baseball Club this season. The document was received today, confirming the deal and left-handed pitching arrangement.
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Harry Covaiestie
Aratrey
Chattanooga
Detroit
Charles Hamilton Aviator Dies Sudden in New York
New York January 22 Charles K Hamilton famed as a New York to Philadelphia flying pioneer died suddenly at his home from internal hemorrhage. He suffered health problems for years and had many injuries from flights including broken bones and dislocations. He was twice married and had a controversial career with early kite and balloon stunts before aeroplanes.
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Charles K Hamilton
Philadelphia
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Finmilton
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New Britain
Conn
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London Promoters Offer Langford and Johnson Big Purse
London promoters propose a $20,900 purse for a boxing match between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford at the Olympia in London. The winner would receive three quarters of the prize with one quarter to the loser. The offer was announced on January 22 to 24 at the west end arena.
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Jack” Johnson
Sam” Langford
Olympia
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Wioner
Var don and Rey Plan Return Golf Tour
New York January 22 Harry Var don and Edward Rey the British golf players who toured the United States and Canada last year will return this year Other British professionals who may come include James Brain J a Taylor George Duncan and Abe Atch all Negotiations are under way to bring over these players and Alex Pindlay in charge is confident all named will consent to make the trip
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Harry Vardon
Edward Rey
United States
Canada
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Athletic Club Faces Georgia Five In Key Saturday Test
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball squad meets the University of Georgia five in a top contest Saturday night. Georgia, a strong outfit with recent wins over Athens and Augusta, is noted for its depth and alumni support in Atlanta. The game features two former Georgia players on the A A C roster, with a 5 o clock start and a postgame dancing program. Tickets for non members must be bought by 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Bordentown Leads Schools in Military School Shooting
Bordentown tops the field in the first week's contest for the United States championship and War Department trophy. Teams from Mt. Tamalpais Santa Rosa and Bingham Asheville, among others, competed with 791 points noted for one matchup.
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Oeruentown
War Department
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bin Rafael
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Veteran Driver Matson Dies at 86 Pioneer of Harness Racing
Veteran driver Veverne Matson aged 86, a pioneer of harness racing in Michigan, died at his home after a long illness. The longtime driver contributed to the sport on the Grand Circuit and was respected in racing circles.
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Tie
Michigan
Mercer Baptists Meet Armory Tonight in Return Clash
Atlanta basketball fans will see Mercer University face the Fifth Regiment team at the Auditorium Armory. It is a return engagement after Mercer defeated the regiment 33 to 20 in Macon last Saturday. An admission fee will be charged. lineups were listed for the start of the game.
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Macon
Atlanta
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Stanage and Gibson Sign with Detroit Club for 1914 season
Detroit January 22 Oscar Stanage and Frank Gibson catchers were added to the roster of players with 1914 contracts with the Detroit baseball club. Gibson came from the Texas league in 1912 and was sent to Nashville under an optional agreement.
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Gibson
Detroit
Mich
Oscar Stanage
Frank Gibson
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Texas League
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Eddie Grant Signs with New York National League Club
January 22 in New York the National League club announced receipt of the signed contract of Hadle Grant a veteran infielder purchased from Cincinnati last season.
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New York
Hadle Grant
Cincinnati
Dry Law Invalid In Arkansas Due To Race Bias
Intile Book Arkansas January 92. Attorney General William J. Moose holds that a state law requiring a majority of white adults to issue liquor licenses is unconstitutional. The ruling, requested by a Wet Springs prosecutor, suggests discrimination against black adults invalidates the measure. Prohibition supporters say enforcement would leave most of the state dry amid limited city petitions.
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Wifliam J. Moose
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Heflin Urges Return of Cotton Tax Legislation
Washington January 28 Representative Heflin of Alabama urged a bill to restore the cotton tax paid by the South during the Civil War. He argued direct taxes must be uniform and that legislation should allow payers to prove claims and recover funds. He cited prior congressional acts returning land taxes and pensions to veterans as precedent.
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Henan
Alabama
House Committee On War Claims
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South
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Doust Named to Play for Australia in Cup Contests
Melbourne reports Stanley N. Doust has been chosen to represent Australia in the Dwight FP Pavis lawn tennis cup events. Norman E. Brookes AW. Duolon and Anthony F. Widling have already agreed to compete.
Dee Walsh Signs with St. Louis Americans
Dee Walsh, shortstop, signed his 114 contract with the St. Louis Americans today in St. Louis. A fast semi-diversive third baseman and outfielder seeks a class league tryout at 2:30 this matinee. Address care sporting department Constitution.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Americans
Seague
Care Sporting Department
Men and Boys Treated for Cigarette Habit in Court
In Woboken New Jersey on January 39, ten men and boys in a records court underwent a treatment to curb smoking. Ten city physicians used a mouth rinse aimed to create a repulsive taste for cigarettes and prescribed mouth baths after meals to combat cravings. If successful, the recorder said they would introduce the regimen in public schools.
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N.it
Ex Senator Cullom in critical condition at home
Former Senator from Illinois and Lincoln Memorial commission chairman Cullom, aged and frail, remained seriously ill at his Lancasy home after more than a week of confinement. Physicians fear for his life as heart and lungs show no clear improvement, with prognosis ranging from a week to a month.
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Colish An
Cullom
Lancasy
Lincol
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