Aquatic Meet at YMCA Impresses Crowd and Prospects Records
The 61st YMCA aquatic meet drew a large audience as four water events were held with strong results. Herbert Jetrod won the plunge for distance with 57 feet 6 inches, coming close to a pool record. other class winners included B. Metl?ad and H. Ruskin in various events. The candle relay provided humor as teams struggled to keep the flame alight while racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Ilerbert Jetrod
Marteey
H. "P Watt
M. Coleman
Lass C—Phirst
H. Ruskin
G. Dunn
Minor Federal League Organizing Meeting in New England
Mortford Conn January 25 Huugh Melvinun an agent of the Peddrat baseball league announced a meeting in New Haven to organize a federal minor league in New England. Officials Gilmore and other Federal officials would attend. The league would include New Hartford Bridgeport and Spain in the Western association territory and four clubs in the New England league field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortford
Conn
Huughe
Melvinun
Peddrat Bseball League
New Heaven
New England
Micinnon
New Bedseye
Leansrod
Gilmore
Mekhinati
New Hartford
Bridgeport
Spain
Western ‘Association
Auburn Quintet Here On Saturday Showdown At Home
Mike Donahue leads the Auburn basketball quintet in their annual home engagement against a local five Saturday. The Plainsmen are rated strong this season and should provide a stiff test for the local club. Joe Gean praises the Saturday display and notes the team is in great shape and ready to win remaining games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Donahue
Auburn
Plainsmen
Joe Gean
Iai
Rocky Mount Admitted to Virginia League Franchise Changes
Novioti Virginia suomuary gucky Mount entered the Virginia league today to fill the vacancy caused by the Richmond withdrawal. The move aims to secure a Baltimore International league franchise by replacing the departed team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novioti
Suomuary Gucky Mount
N. C
Virginia Teague
Richmond
Pappas Robbed by Referee Atwell in Nashville Bout
In Nashville on January 25 special service reports that lightweight Jimmy Pappas of Atlanta appeared the superior fighter against Lesle Winters. Referee Cleve Atwell, substituting for the regular official, awarded Winters a decision over Pappas by a disputed margin. The crowd nearly mobbed Atwell before police restrained them. Pappas fought cleverer, with better reach and height, while Winters relied on rough tactics. Most spectators considered the bout a draw or the Greek winner, while the decision shocked local fans and jeopardized the city’s fight scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Lesle Winters
Jimmy Pappas
Atlanta
Cleve Atwell
Pug
Winters
Pappas
Pittsburg Feds select Augusta for spring work
Augusta Georgia January 25 Special The local baseball association has stirred organized ball by arranging for the Pittsburg Federals to train there Rebel Oakes manager has long backed Augusta as a spring training ground The Brooklyn manager yielded and relinquished plans to train in Augusta last December The Federals acted quickly and the Dodgers will train at Columbia instead if plans hold Brooklyn Federals may train there but routes are reportedly changed Fans in the area can expect lively times and the arrival of notable players who left the old organization
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Pittsburg Federals
Oakes
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Brooklyn Federals
Columbia
Sind
Macon
O. B
Boys High to Face Tech High in Prep League Clash
One game today in the local prep league features Boys High against Tech High on Tech High's court. The Marist-Peacock game was postponed to Wednesday to allow students to attend the Boys High Tech High matchup. Early rivalry makes this a strong contest with second place at stake. Jim Lowry returns for Boys High, Viarlan shifts to forward for Tech High, and Donald Fraser sits out with third place determined by today’s result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ High
Tech High
Marist-Peacock
Donald Wraser
High Heels
Boys' High
Jim Lowry
Ok Se Tech High
Viarlan
Ed Czints
Donald Fraser
POGL TOURNAMENT PROMISES CLOSE BILlARD ACTION
The eight contestants in the Montgomery pocket billiard tournament at Montgomery billiard hall completed the sedan round last Friday night. Crowds attended as Callahan and Marks opened a 300 ball match. Matches are planned for Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights with each for 100 balls starting at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Montgomery
Negotiations Begin for Major Pool Tournament in Atlanta
Negotiations are in progress for a large pool tournament to be hosted in Atlanta at the Kimball House Billiard Parlor. Prominent professionals Bopper Schlossen and Yamada are named, along with top amateur players, with first games set for Thursday night under Walter Smith and Jane, noted for skill in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bopper Schlossen
Yamada
America
Kimball House
Kimball House Billiard Parlor
Walter Smith
Jane
Riverside Five Defeats Athens YMCA Quintet in Georgia
Riverside defeated Athens YMCA quintet 24 to 14 at Gainesville. Athens veterans led by Thurmond and Crane faced strong Riverside defense and quick passes from the Riverside M. G. A. lineup. First half 14 to 7 Riverside. final 24 to 14 Riverside victory.
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Riverside
Athens Y.M. C. A. Quintet
Gainesville
Spei
Athens
Pulvernide
Crane
Thurmond
M. G
Feather champion to meet bantam holder in Philly
Philadelphia January 25 Arrangements completed for a six round bout February 24 between Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion and Kid Williams bantamweight champion. They will weigh in at 125 pounds and each will receive a purse of 3250 dollars or 35 percent of the receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Johnny Kilbane
Kid Williams
Chey
Duke Kahanamoku Still Shatters Swimming Marks
San Francisco reports a new 100 yard record by Duke Kahanamoku, the Honolulu champion, with a time of 63 35 seconds. The previous record was held by C M Daniels at 64 45 in a fresh water tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Duke Kahanamokuu
Honolulu
Sydney
New South Wales
C. M. Daniels
Specials Defeat All-Stars in Atlanta New Alleys Bowling
The Specials substituted for Southern Bell Telephones and beat the All-Stars two games to one in Atlanta's new bowling alleys. The All-Stars led all with a 167 14 15 team average for the evening. the Specials posted 163 14 15. Adolphus of the Specials rolled a 235 for the high game, the best on the alleys so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell
Telephone
All-Stars
Atlanta
Specials
Adolphus
Sally Ball Season Opens April 12 in South Atlantic
Savannah Ga January 25 Revision of the constitution and a thorough consideration of the 1915 schedule drafted by George Stallings manager of the Boston Braves were the chief features of the South Atlantic league meeting. Every club was represented and the session lasted all day. Prospects for the coming season were bright despite last year’s lack of interest. The league reaffirmed strict salary time stations and cleaned up routine business. The schedule opens April 12 and closes August 29 with 126 games over 48 days in two halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Western Heights Lost by Scouting Team in Spirited Game
Troop 24 of the local Boy Scouts played a spirited basketball game against Western Heights last night. The final score read four to two with Rice leading the losers as the best on the court while the troop boys showed solid teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Western Heights
Rye
Costs and rules for Constitution want ads
Classified rates and policies for Constitution want ads issued. Details include pricing per line or word, minimum two lines, six words per line, and writing or phone submissions. Courteous operators offer assistance, telephone payments, and billing by mail. every ad used in Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontakie
Advanto
Howe
Lost and Found notices from a poem filled column
A fragmentary column lists lost items including a 25 reward for a brown and white setter missing since December, an 850 pound red horse mule last seen near Lithonia Georgia, and a lost puppy with a white and fiver color. It mentions owners J E Phillips and I B Philips and a return address at 916 Courtland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Philips
Lithonia
I. B. Philips
Archer
Courtland St
Whitehall
Peachtra
Gould Bar
Ivy 1749
Personal Atlanta Sewing School and Related Notices
A chaotic 1915 newspaper fragment lists sewing school ads in Atlanta for modern dressmaking and corset fitting, plus a detective agency, tailor services, phrenologist reading, maternity care, an experienced nurse, a tobacco product claim, and a Marine Corps bid notice. Names include Mrs. Funk, H. McCarter, W. Boyd, A. Foster, Mrs. M. T. Willsor, and C. L. McCawley with addresses in Atlanta and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Funk
Grand ‘Theater Stag
Southern Detective Agency
Decatur
Bell Phone
P. O. Box
H. McCarter
Wahltehall Street
W. Boyd
A. Foster
W. Hill
Wineceff Hotel
M. T. Willsor
Magasine
Charles BD
Peters
Nur
Be-M CO
Atlanta, Ga
Help Wanted in Atlanta Firms Advertise Many Openings
Classified notices from The Constitution list positions: salesmen and solicitors for real estate and other lines, barbers, cafe managers, delivery routes, Navy recruiting, door-to-door canvassers, and clerical and teaching posts. Advertisers seek energetic, trustworthy individuals with references, often offering commissions, salaries, and training in Atlanta and Georgia towns.
Situations Wanted Ads Across City Classifieds
A collage of short ads seeks positions and services including a trustworthy colored nurse, a college bred secretary, an embroidery and infants clothing specialist, a stenographer with eight years' experience, a doctor or dentist office maid, and a general commercial employment agency. Also requests for old mattresses, feathers, and second-hand furniture, with contact details and delivery notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care
Michael
Lucile Ave
W. S. Curtis
P. O. Box
Atlanta
P.C. B
Richardson Son Bt
Phane Wy
WOMA
Ingal Insurance
L. M
West Mitchell
Margaret Smith
Trousséaux and Infants
Murphy
American Mattress CO
Peters
ST. Main
New York Feather Company
Warren Place
Cameron Furniture Company
Forsyth Gt
Main
Ompeany
Forsyth St. Main
Turmean & Calhoun
Ruazire
Umpire Bill Hart Receives Salary Increase
President W M Kavanaugh told local friends yesterday that Bill Hart once a Chattanooga pitcher and later a Southern League umpire has prospered as a major league umpire. He stated Hart has been given a handsome raise in salary by President Tener, reflecting strong confidence in his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Kavanaugh
Bill Hart
Chattanooga
Kavanaugh
Bill
Tener
Hart
Mike Finn Joins Detroit Tigers As Scout in 1914
Mike Finn, former Little Rock, Memphis and Mobile manager, has become a full-fledged scout for the Detroit Tigers. The club released its 1914 scouting staff with the exception of Jim McGuire, adding Finn while bidding farewell to Bobby Lowe and Tom Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Finn
Little Rock
Memphis
Mobile
Trishman
Mike
Tigers
Stair
Jim McGuire
Finn
Bobby Lowe
Tom Kennedy
Classified Athletic Meet Opens Series in MG A
The first classified athletic meet of the association will be staged Friday night at MG A with entries already received. Competitors will be divided into three classes A B and C and compete only within their class. Instructor A K Franklin says the format serves best interests and future meets will follow this system. Members and friends are invited. tickets available from members or the office. no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MG. A
Franklin
An. C A
Third round M C A basketball games set Wednesday
The third round of M C A basketball games will be played Wednesday night featuring Ottawas against Winnebagoes and Mohawks versus Cherokees, promising strong opening struggles as the gong rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
Ottawas
Winnebagoes
Mohawks
Cherokees
Beech er Substituted for Charley White in Welsh bout
New York on January 23 reports Charley White the Chicago lightweight is seriously ill and his ten round match with Freddie Welsh world champion is postponed. Willie Beecher of New York will meet Welsh in White’s place. White will be out two to three weeks due to an intestinal disorder complicated by a fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charley White
Chicago
Freddie Welsh
Willie Beecher
Welsh
Waite
White
Motorcyclists Meet to Organize Tonight in City
Tonight at 7 30 oclock in the Southern Motorcycle company offices riders and enthusiasts will form a permanent organization. They will plan a motorcycle journey to Piedmont park in the near future and elect officers. A large turnout is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Motorcycle Company
Piedmont Park
Bainbridge High Defeats Pelham 6 3 In Tight Ragball Match
Bainbridge high school beat Pelham high school 6 to 3 in a fast ragball game. Goals were by Battle and Crom for Bainbridge and McGlain for Pelham. It marks Bainbridge second win recently with only one loss this season.
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Bainbridge High School
E Pelham High School
Battle
Crom
Phrenologists and professional services ad page
phrenologists advertise reading of past present and future with locations in Atlanta and box numbers. attorneys Brewster Howell Dorsey firm listed. help wanted for stenographer bookkeeper with $700 annual pay. trade instruction offers cheap batcher training with wages. Atlanta area ads mix professional services and job listings.
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W. Boyd
A. Foster
Hfe
West Bt
Whitecof
ts _ Whitehall street
Rosweli
Auburn Ave
Pais
Viaduct Place
Perenne Acura
Hard for ale cheap material sale notice listing
Wide ad copy listing discounted items and sale prices for presses frames and grocery goods with prices in cents, many items unnamed or garbled. Also includes notices of freight terms and various wholesale offers from Atlanta merchants such as a grapefruit supplier, safes, pianos, nuts, furniture, and loan offers. The text combines multiple classified items and deals with little coherent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Lanta
R. P. Becht CO
A. L. Hart
Piedmont
Atlanta
Ivy
Boal
Huile
Goal
Langford
Peters St
Main
Smith
Cameron _ Furniture
Forsyth
Cameron Furniture Co
Forsyth St
Sameron Furniture Co
L. Sutties &Co
Miller Union
Dayenport
Railroad Schedules for Atlanta Trains and Arrivals
The published timetable lists Union Passenger Station trains daily except Sunday and several lines including Georgian Railroad and Nashville to Chicago routes. It shows arrivals from Buckhead Augusta Charleston Wilmnton and Louiville, departures to Buckhead Augusta Charleston and Chicago, plus Blue Ridge and Dixie Plover services. The schedules note the terminal at Atlanta and the Dixie Flyer arriving at 1 PM with limited service to Cincinnati and Louisville.
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Wilm
Atlanta
Atanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Bru
Columbus
Central of
Georsle
Easey
Jacksonville
Savannah
Ibany
Macon
Jacksonviis
Pat Areisonvile
Acotk
Valdosta
Jacksonvilia
Jacksonv
Thomasy’e
Albany
Southern
South
Yfarive Brm. Sa
Santoe
Jackson Arm
Ikan
City
Washi
Colum’‘s
Jackso'ba
Chicago
Shreve't
Jackso'le
Colum's
Birn
Opm
Clhatta
Birra
Birm
Charlotte
Toccoa
Jackso
Cincini
Baeatx
Col
Peachtree St
Taxicabs cash for stock and lessons advertised
Fragmented ad text promotes investment in a company offering taxicabs, clothing sales, and bonds. Mentions Vestiare at Decatur Street, Spanish teacher Campoamor, and translations services with references to German and French instruction. Calls for immediate sale of mortgage bonds and common stock, touting opportunity to make a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Campoamor
Ivy Guons
Fit Investment Co
Muyiracht
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Ward Sch
Hartney
G. H
D. Dunn
Romina
J. O. Mangum
B. Leveman
A. P. Kara
Seue
Lass CA
G. H. Honnell
WW. i
Manu
Igns B—Flirst
JT Bonnell
Dunn
A. B. Leveman
M. Quieman
Gonnells
Cardle
Auburn Quintet
Rocky Mount
DR. Hatilawaxi
McKenzie
Venchtree and
James Streets
Candler
New G
James Street
Te’s * Brown &Allen’s
Whitehall and
Alabama
Atwell
Pittsburg
FEDS
B. H
Callahan
Marks
The
Pet
Calhahan
Martin
Looo Marka
Griffin
Arksdale
Philly
Duke Kahanamoku
Sally Ball
League
Personal
Atlanta Sewing School
New Chamber of Commerce
Burg
North
Pryor St
Auburn Avenue
Marine Corps
Quartermaster's Department
Washington
D.C
M. C
South Broad Street
C. L. McCawley
Quarterminster Et
Veltre,& Harman
Tailors
Sea Mie
Sea
John H. Holland
Sales Manzéger
INIG
Empire Bulldin
Mitchell VE. Hic
Sm. Jones
Moler Barber College
Jacksonville Barber Cats
Bay St
Sucasonville
Fla
NAVY
Navy Recruiting Station
Care Constitution
iThird Avenue
Rome
Stlanta Mall
Constitution
St. Louis Corset Company
North Broadway
Turner Mfg. Go
Henrietta
Idi School of Millinery
WA D
Atlanta School of Practical Millinery
Whitehall ‘Street
Mias
Mies Sparkmann
Whleawell
J.C. Morrison
Commercial
Acme Teachers Agency
Healey
Nfor
Thane
Constitution Office
Gonstitution
Commercial Employment Agency
Forsyth Bldg
Detroit Tigers
Bainbridge
Pelham
hMale Ee
Louis B. Magid
Appa! Tachlun Apple Orchards
Tallulah Park
G. O Branning
Se Gallen Ao Bieenell
California
Macerian
B. Osprey
Sarasota
Arrow Brand
M. L. Townsend
Osprey, Frs
Atlanta National Bank
Bell
Empire Building
Broad and
Marietta Streets
N. Broad ST
W.B. Smith
Fourth National Bank
Mortage O- Bond Company of
New Yo
Empire
Destrabia
Rex B. Moon
Cliff C. Hatcher
4Th
Nett Bank
J. Hy Nutting
Empire Lite
Alston
Tete Thea
Nat'l Bank
J. Bepttes & Co
McGehee, Jr
Turman & Calhoun
Whitehall Street
Adare Care Constitution
Iign & Robson
Edgewood Avenue
Seaboard Air Line Jeanway
Norfolk
Monroe
Abbe
S.C
Washim
Abbe. S.C
Porsm’h. Spm City Ticket Otte
Belle Isle
Union Taxi Company
Luckie ST
Excelsior Auto Company
Luckie
Kimball
Gate City
Plendid
Hurst Sass
Hunter
Sears
Alex J
Later Dance Studio
Peachtree
Edgewood
Stewart's
Leest
W. D.l. Wor
Cal Mins Howard
Phone Ivy
Victrala
Miss Thompson
Epdries
Meilenzier Building
Aarne Narnn
Annan Ingen the .Bouthern Auction and Salvage Company
South Pryor
the Vestiare
Decatur St
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