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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1915
Page
7
The YMCA pool hosts the first classified aquatic meet under the new system. Classes A B C compete within their groups. Events begin at 8 with 20 and 40 yard swims, a 40 yard breaststroke, a 10 yard swim, a distance plunge, and a novelty relay carrying a lighted candle across the pool.
The prep school basketball season features one perfect team and three close runners, with only one loss to date. The Big Four schools, Marist, Tech High, Boys High, and Donald Fraser, vie for the pennant as Jim Lowry returns to boost Boys High and Tech High targets a scalp.
Memphis Tenn January 24 special report on the 1915 Turtle baseball plans with hints of support from George Stallings and the Boston club. The article outlines candidate infielders pitchers and catchers, possible return of Pete Allison, and management roles for Lord White McDermott Marshall and Andreen as reporting dates approach March 10.
Jimmy Pappas, the local Greek, is set to face Leslie Winters in the main bout at the Orpheum Theater in Nashville tonight. Winters is a slight favorite as boxing fans anticipate a high spirited match under theater lights. A separate item notes Brussels plans a wireless station in Leaken reaching 1,492 feet, taller than the El tower, to aid meteorology studies.
Southern sport writers offer congratulations to Dick Jemison newly elected president of the Georgia State organization. Jemison, longtime sporting editor of The Atlanta Constitution, is praised as a booster with strong Southern league ties. Comparisons are drawn to Hugh Roberts who led the old Southeastern league three years ago.
The Auburn basketball team will face Atlanta Athletic Club next Saturday night in the annual game at the local gym. Auburn is said to possess a splendid team this season and the clash draws a large crowd.
Paul Stowers died at his father’s home in Conyers after a months long illness. A noted pitcher, he played in the South Atlantic and Southern leagues, then the American and Western leagues. Survived by his father J T Stowers, mother, three brothers Johnnie Covington R I Lewis Conyers, two sisters Mrs X Womack Atlanta and Mary Ruth Conyers. Funeral led by Rev Brannon at Salem Church was held Tuesday.
The third round of Atlanta YMC A Basketball league games is set for next Wednesday night with three games on the slate. Ottawa s versus Winnebagoes, Mohawks versus Apaches, and Cherokees versus Comaches are on the schedule.
The A M college North Carolina baseball schedule is listed with games against Atlantic Christian Elon Trinity Guilford Georgia Maryland teams and others. Five returning regulars Hodgin Jaynes Lewis and Evans are mentioned with positions noted and venue dates in Raleigh Durham Greensboro and Blacksburg.
D Timeon Bowden former Georgia star now with Macon in the Sally league transfers to Atlanta Crackers. In a letter from McDonough Ga he says he prefers being an outfielder remains hopeful to reach the majors with Atlanta and praises Rickey for the move. He names Rumler Jenkins Walker Clements Miller and Bill Smith as strong teammates and notes his readiness to hustle in the Southern.
New York January 24 The Aero Club of America announced a five thousand dollar trophy and five one thousand dollar purses for competition between army and navy aviators. Glenn H Curtiss funds the prize to spur aeronautics. the annual trophy will be open to hydro airplane craft. A joint committee will set the contest rules while army and navy officials join the Aero Club governors.
George Kircher hosts a best two of three exhibition between Southern Bell and a LANL Stars squad at the Atlanta Rowing Alleys. No admission. seats provided. all bowling fans urged to attend. Players include Adolphus, Wilson, Huis, Alexander, and Gentry.
Five games dot the Atlanta prep basketball week with a Tuesday double header and three Friday contests. Tuesday features Tech High versus UE High and Peacock versus Marist. Friday showcases G M A vs Guys, Peele High hosting Marist, and Donald Frazier meeting Pea soe.
Atlanta motorcycle riders plan a meeting tomorrow night at 4 40 to elect officers and establish a permanent organization. They will appoint committees and strategize for a spring tournament at Plaidmont Park.
George Stallings drafted the South Atlantic league schedule and, with Secretary W C Stranahan and Macon manager George Stinson, left for Savannah to attend the league meeting. The schedule will be adopted at the session.
Baton Rouge January 24 Special Physical Director Stroud announces LSU baseball schedule for spring with games at Baton Rouge against Jefferson Lafayatte Austen Tulane and Ole Miss plus trips to Oxford Stark Tuscaloosa Clinton and New Orleans. Captain Walden and Stroud will coach practice starts first week in February. many returning stars unavailable.
Eye strain and headaches cut your earning capacity, but a properly fitted pair of glasses helps. A Hawkes Co. Opticians at 14 Whitehall offers the remedy.
In a wide interview, a major league club owner argues that a third league harms baseball financially. He stresses high salaries by top clubs, Federal League competition, and fears for profits in coming years. He cites pay scales, player jumps, and the need for peace to steady the game’s finances.
Lexington Va January 23. Records show the Generals with a 40 to 0 victory on April 24 1902 tying the all time shutout mark. Washington and Lee’s Crawford Andrews Tagley formed a famed battery while Williamsburgh fell 40 to 0. The piece recalls earlier 28 to 0 games and profiles alumni like historian Matthew Page Andrews and geographer James Warren Bagley.
Chicago January 24 Fred Falkenberg pitcher for the pennant winning Indianapolis Federals last year will pitch for the Brooklyn Federals the coming season according to an announcement today by Lesfagee manager for the Brooklyns Indianapolis January 24 W H Watkins business manager of the Federals denied that Falkenberg under contract to play two more years with the local team would be transferred to Brooklyn Falkenberg at Champaign Ill was told of the report by telephone and said It s news to me
Malifax, UK January 24 Belbian relief steamer Camino disabled en route from California to Rotterdam. It is towed to port by US hospital ship Androscopgin, British Ka Nawha, and Canadian Lady Laurier after a fifty mile gale. Some crew injured when tow line parted. Camino engines out of commission as strain from storm worsened rudder damage.
Paris reports Pope Benedict sent a telegram of condolence to King Albert I of Belgium regarding Cardinal Mercier The message expresses shared grief and vows to fulfill the duty in the matter according to the Havas Agency The telegram follows a prior communication and appears on the last page with an advertisement cut out tonight.
New York, January 4. Largest dealings and highest prices for stocks and bonds since the market reopened followed by a moderate setback, reflecting last week’s growth of speculative confidence. Extraordinary foreign trade developments remained the most potent factor, with a $68,000,006 credit balance for two weeks of January and $132,000,000 export excess in December. Demand for war supplies remained strongest, and extensions of banking credits to governments were noted.
New Orleans January 24. Cotton prices surged last week to season highs with gains of 13 to 15 points. Traders cited strong southern spot markets and heavy export movement as bullish drivers, while short covering and concerns over overbought conditions tempered advances. Exports topped 248,683 bales, about 100,000 more than the prior year, signaling potential continued demand and influence on future price direction.
New York reports specifications against contracts were disappointing to steelmakers. Railroads have contracted for 225000 tons since year start, including 116000 tons this week, but rolling schedules remain tight. Major orders include 20000 tons for New Haven and New York Central lines west of Buffalo, 15000 for Burlington, and 19000 for Pennsylvania. Industry utilization stays near 45 percent, while steelmaker output runs around 47 percent of capacity.
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