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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1915
Page
2
The Constitution's staff photographer captured Ponca de Leon last week showing a large trench-like scene in a ball park. A mammoth underground sewer is being laid under the grand stand and through the infield, threatening spring games and field conditions.
The Southern League announces a season opening for April 13 with a single game in four cities and shifts to the other four the next day. The schedule extends to September 26, five months and 14 days, with major travel adjustments and six umpires to officiate.
In 1914 Georgia hosted 54 registered interstate tournaments with 47 amateurs. Macon’s W Henry Jones led amateurs at .9482 on 2300 targets, near national top status, while Augusta’s J M Barrett, state champion, was second at .9413 on 1460 targets and Brunswick’s Vassa Cate third at .9262. The leading professional was Atlantan H D Freeman at .9480 with the season totals detailed.
Americus Times-Recorder reports Dick Jemison elected president and head of the Georgia State League. Directors abolish secretary treasurer role, giving the president control of all offices to streamline operations. The move aims to boost South Georgia baseball and raise league standards for the coming season.
The sophomores and freshmen played a muddy 0 0 gridiron stalemate. Both teams led in the second half but defenses held firm, leaving the pennant undecided with a rematch likely next week. McClure and Struppa starred for the freshmen. Vandiver Myers Bird and Woodal highlighted the sophomores.
In Macon Georgia on a January basketball night Mercer defeated Georgia 26 to 25 on a near flawless local floor. The game swung with Mercer leading 10 to 9 at halftime and trading the lead throughout. Key players included Mercer’s Forrester Stubbs and Grace with Cochran, while Georgia featured Morrison Brown and Pratt. Referee Crump (Georgia) oversaw a 20 minute half.
A gathering of Atlanta motorcyclists is set at Southern Motorcycle Company on Edgewood Avenue Tuesday night at 7.90 o'clock. The aim is to form committees for a forthcoming tournament at Piedmont Park and to organize a permanent city motorcycle club, inviting all riders to attend.
Boston announces spring training trip for the Boston Americans. The first squad reports at Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 7. Exhibition games are scheduled in Memphis, Louisville and Cincinnati in early April with other games likely at the training camp.
Atlanta Athletic club outplayed Birmingham Athletic club 42 to 20 in Birmingham on January 23. Dubard led Atlanta with 16 points, supported by Forbes and Graves who scored all Atlanta points. Birmingham's McGowan and Strange fought back early but could not overcome the visitors, who led 22 to 10 at halftime.
Locust Grove Ga January 23 special Locust Grove won a fast clean game against Locust Grove Institute on their home outdoor court Scott starred scoring 19 of 29 for his team Adams intercepted passes well Home players showed steady effort ahead of Mercer scrubs visit next Friday Officials Compton Mercer referee Cousins and Calhoun timekeepers
Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion outpointed Eddie Morgan of England over six fast rounds in Philadelphia. Kilbane led the first four rounds, Morgan rallied in rounds five and six, both fighters bleeding but no knockdowns reported as the bout ended.
Judge Landis took under advisement the federal prayer for a temporary injunction against major league bodies to stop interference with players and to pause suits against them. Defendants have twenty days to answer. the case may go to trial on its merits if the injunction is denied.
In Fulton Basketball league action at Wesley Memorial, Y D defeated Wesley and Decatur beat Central Baptist. Y D leads the standings with three straight victories. Decatur and Central meet next week. Decatur overwhelms Central Baptist 23 to 11 as Burgess shines with seven field goals and 3 foul points. Wesley’s tough loss to Y D 28 to 10 features heavy scoring by Y D, with Huckaby Beres and Callahan standout. Thornburg top Wesley, while Incher fuels the Falcons’ edge.
Ed Coffey, a hard batting infielder, signs with Bill Smith for a spring tryout with the Crackers. He has professional experience in the Cotton States league and recovered from an arm injury that paused his career. Coffey’s Atlanta friends expect him to succeed with the team.
George Kircher, popular manager of the new bowling alleys, promotes a Monday stage 4 match at 8 oclock for the best two of three games. Admission is free. Teams: Southern Bell Adolphius McWhorter Huie Alexander and Gentry versus all-stars Wilson Kishler Jester Everett and Wright.
Y M C A announces the first classified athletic meet to be held Friday night at the association ball. The event will divide competitors into three classes A B and C with future meets governed by this system. Events include 100 yard dash 220 yard dash bar vault standing broad jump rope climb and a novelty event.
A fragmentary game summary notes Coffee and Fincher delivering strong performances as nearly every drive advanced. Mentioned players include Werley Amondson Huckaby Thompson Coffre Beres and Edmondson with field goal details and referee Candler.
The Y M A hosts its first classified aquatic meet Monday night in the gym pool with three classes A B and C. Events include a 26 yard swim 40 yard breast stroke 80 yard swim plunge and a candle relay novelty race. First event starts at 8 o clock.
Franklin Automobile of Syracuse New York shows strong growth amid European conflict. Six months to December sales up 54 percent, twelve months up 60 percent. 1914 total sales set records, December the peak month. Output to rise 30 percent in January. Major marketing effort included 723 telegraph sales notices, 145 telephone tolls, 3,540 circulars, 20,850 mailings, 3,559 bulletins. Purchasers spent over 1,000,000 dollars in December 1914.
George McConnell of Anderson South Carolina, a right hander drafted by the Chicago Cubs from the Buffalo Internationals, left Atlanta yesterday after a several days visit. He once tried out with the New York Americans and friends expect him to stick with the Cubs this season.
Snow fell along the Mississippi gulf coast today at Gulfport Mississippi on January 23. It melted 25 soon after contact with the ground. Gallow fas unusual in this section.
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