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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
2
Mike Donahue's Auburn five visit Atlanta Saturday to face the Atlanta Athletic Club in the annual prep basketball showcase. Auburn teams draw strong crowds in Atlanta and are noted for solid play, with attendance expected to be high for this intercity tilt.
James Inelin of Waycross visits and argues the old Georgia State league should be reorganized this year. He envisions a Brunswick Waycross Thomasville Valdosta Bainbridge Fitzgerald system, with Brunswick, Waycross, and nearby cities forming a compact league as spring baseball returns.
Eddie McDonald writes from Vibany about possible players for the Crackers next season. He notes Bisland, Kauffrin, and Joe Jentina involved in projects and hints at training starting February 1 while expressing intention to return. He mentions offers but plans to stay with Atlanta.
Text describes Ty Cobb and MLB players accused of using a hidden ball and other dirty tricks. Mays concedes the charges were true, detailing the alleged practice as part of the Carrigan system. The piece notes Carrigan as champion manager and suggests the scheme aimed at undermining opponents.
Local reports indicate progress in Bresnahan contract talks with no court action expected. Observers believe the franchise issue involving Bresnahan may be resolved with Bresnahan remaining with the organization while adjustments are finalized.
A garbled, unclear clipping notes Shaughnessy declining a berth at the University of Tennessee amid mixed references to rent, dates, and events. The fragment mentions Tennessee and a decision, but details are unreadable and no concrete outcomes are stated.
Today in boxing history a rough panorama of fighters and title chatter spans from 1862 when Jem Mace defeated Tombing in Gudstone England to mid 20th century chatter about lightweight champs Breland Connolls and Canadian challengers. The narrative references losses and draws in New York San Francisco and England, with names such as Lew Bronswich Eddie and Uwe Zienler appearing amid a patchwork of bouts and claims.
Story surveys baseball stars of 1915 with Billy Evans noting the Boston Americans and Philadelphia Nationals clash. It highlights Dutty Lewis and Harry Hooper’s clutch hitting in decisive games, Hooper’s two late homers, and Lewis’s earlier tying blast. It also covers Baumgardner’s enigmatic unavailability for the Browns, Stovall’s push to retain him, and Baumgardner’s famed speed and curve, plus a traveler’s anecdote of his early promise and odd career path.
Washington Seminary triumphed over Decatur Gulf high school 9 to 3 in a fast paced game before a packed Westey VWemoral Court. sharp backfield play by Washington backs Mataret Pratt and Annie Wonslop helped quell Decatur’s aggressive offense as Mac Currin and Kiser led scoring with three field goals apiece.
Philadelphia January 2. Connla Mack announced he released to the Baltimore Internationals pitchers Koowlson Sherman and Intelder Kopf.
Marist Scrabs edged Tech High School 5 to 3 in a fast paced Thursday matchup on the Marist court. The outcome stayed in doubt until the final minute as Marist rallied to win by three points.
Local boxing fans show strong interest in a Jake Abel Yank Brian ten round bout and an eighth round Battling Rudd Young Feldman semi windup at the Casino seating rink next Wednesday. Abel’s two recent wins over McHenry and Adams spark optimism, while Abel admirers fear Ofriens punching power given past evasions of Eddie Hanlon. Tickets went on sale in Western afternoon at Rex Chess cigar store Billy Winters and Tomlin Brothers, 50 cents to 4 dollars ringside. Harry Downey, Whitneys rep, will announce the rest of Kia’s card soon.
The third round of Prep Basketball games in the city league is slated for Friday afternoon. Matchups include Boys High School at Peacock GMA and Tech High School hosting.
Tom Jones, manager of Jess Willard, wired acceptance from New Orleans for the Business Mens Teamue of Hot Springs to train Willard in Hot Springs for his upcoming New York fight. The camp is to be established about February 1 with training to begin in early February.
A packed Atlanta theater crowd enjoyed a five star style show headlined by Amelia Bingham’s absence with Jeffie Tilury as Mrs Cornett Opdgie delivering creditable work. The cast includes Miram H Crane Thomas Ross Maclin Arbuckle Miss Laith Taliaferro and James T Tyan with Louis Simon and The New Coachman on the bill.
In New York on January 27 a resolution by the director of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage urged mothers to teach reverence for authority and sacrifice for the country. It called for preparedness through studying sources of food conservation thrifty household management and physical well being. The local Town Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage joined the national group, with twenty two states represented.
Washington January 27 The post office appropriation bill would pay railroads for carrying mails by space measurement rather than weight The measure favored today in the House provides aggregate payments near 312 million dollars with an increase of about 159 million over last year to the railroads
A brief note highlights the film The Girl and the Game starring Helen Holmes, described as a pretty screen star, alongside a screaming comedy sensation.
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