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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1916

Page

7

Abel and O Brien to Clash in Chattanooga Boxing Card

Abel and O Brien prepare for a tough meeting in Chattanooga next Wednesday night after Abel posted seven wins in his last ten bouts and a draw result that has local fans confident. O Brien trains daily at Frank Whitney gym in the Metropolitan building as he seeks to topple the improving Chattanooga fighter. The semi windup features Young Feldman of Macon vs Battling Budd of Atlanta, with several other bouts and a popular price card. Tickets range from 50 cents to $2 with ringside seats.

Cattanooga Jake Abel Abel Chattanooga Tennessee City Frank Whitney Yank O Brien Chattanoogan Sitating Jak O Brien Trojan Brien Frank Whitney Gymnasi Metropolitan Hth Tuwr Jake Boston Max Abelson Way Feldman Macon Wille Lida Atlanta Harry Downey Rex Tumiin Brox Chess Big Winters Place Woodruff

Looking Them Over With Billy Evans Discussing Conflicting PM Ays

A long-winded piece debating a World Series seventh game incident where an accidental bat drop in the twelfth inning triggers a controversial ruling. It traces rule interpretations, past league changes, and fan reaction while arguing for a clearer, consistent call to avoid future disputes.

Billy Evans

Sports in Short Metro update on clubs and records

The report notes Cleveland Athlete Club has a resident member and George L Siegson becomes billiard instructor at City Club Boston. Walter Cox raced in 133 light harness events, Geers sets a 48 2 10 mark. About 200000 bird dog owners exist nationwide and 69 active outdoor polo players are listed. Some 100 enthusiasts have joined the eastern move competition. Dr W G Randall is elected Boston Bicycle Club president for the 28th straight term. Columbia University oarsmen coach Tim Rice will begin indoor practice in February.

Cleveland George L Siegson Boston Walter Cox Thas Geers United States W G_ Randall Boston Bicycle Club Tim Rice Columbia University Oarsmen

Draw Follows Ten Round Bout In Milwaukee

Charley Neary and Freddie Welsh battled to a ten round draw in Milwaukee marking Neary’s last major ring appearance. Neary, a rugged light welterweight, began in 1900 in Cream City, later beating Latti ng Nelson and Kid Broad before losses and draws with Herrera and Benny Yan ger.

Charley Neary Freddie Welsh Milwaukee Neary Cream City Jick Dougherty Jack Nelson Kid Broad Kid Herman Johnny Thompson Kid Palmer Herrera Benny Yanger Sears Kid Farmer Jimmy Briggs Packey Wearland McCoy Tommy West New York

Piedmont College Wins Big Over Dahlonega Opponent

Piedmont College defeated Dahlonega yesterday in a fast and well played game. The Piedmont basketball team remains undefeated this season with no losses.

Demorest

Birmingham Quint Here On Saturday

The Birmingham Athletic Club fights for the southern basketball title as they meet the Atlanta Athletic Club next Saturday at the Atlanta venue. Tommy McGowan impressed with fifteen of sixteen foul goals as Birmingham seeks revenge after a tense Birmingham win by two points. The Birmingham coach is urged to streamline foul shooting and reduce on court altercations while increasing team play.

South Atlanta Athletic Club Birmingham Athletic Club Birmingham Tommy McGowan Bean AACC

Bonhag Star Runner And Distance King Retires

George V Bonhag born Boston January 31 188X titled distance king with national titles from 4 to 10 miles indoor and outdoor. He won Olympic 1500 meter walk in Athens 1908 and set an indoor 2 mile best at 2 14 15. His 300 meter world record stands 38 15. Since retirement last fall colleges seek Bouhag as coach.

George V. Bonhas King Boston Bonhag Storckholm Athens Bouhag

Prep Basketball Round Four Slated Next Friday Schedule

The fourth round of Ferly Prep basketball is set for next Friday afternoon with Peacock at Tech High and High at Marist on the schedule.

Ferly Prep Peacock Tech High Boys High Marist

Decatur Girls Defeat Cox College on Wesley Memorial Court

Decatur High girls beat Cox College players 11 to 3 on the Wesley Memorial court Saturday night. The Decatur lineup features Caroling Montgomery, Myris Stephenson, Helen Christy, Mary Will Montgomery, and Harriet Mark. The team plans three more games this week including Cartersville Bligh, Central Wish, and Lacey Cobb.

Decatur High School Cox College Decatur Cartersville Bligh Cartersville Central Wish Wester Wemorial Lacey Cobb Atheny Caroling Montgomery Myris Stephenson Helen Christy Mary Will Montgomery Harriet Mark

Kerr and Ruel Bought by the Memphis Club

Memphis Tennessee January 30 Manager Stark of the Memphis club announced the purchase of Ruel a catcher from the St Louis American League club and Kerr a pitcher from Indianapolis of the American Association.

Kerr and Ruel Memphis Memphis Tenn Stark Memphis Southern Assoctaalion Cluteright St Louis Kerr Indianapolis

Registration Is Permanent Under the New Georgia Law

The Georgia law creates a permanent qualification book kept by the tax collector. After the 1915 taxes, a voter who has registered since 1912 qualifies without re registering, while those not yet registered must do so. The board of registrars examines entries biennially, and voters receive notices of any disqualification. The act requires quarterly annual tax lists to reflect those who have paid taxes at least six months before elections.

Constitution Lexington Board of Registrars General Assembly State of Georgia Board of Registrars Ad Board of Registara Sco 2 Stett Boara Glen Board of Registrers Tdo Salemnly

The Chocolate Soldier at the Atlanta Theaters

The Chocolate Soldier brings two hours of continuous laughter with an army of comic opera stars and Sofia Bulgarian performers, featuring prized music by Oscar Straus and songs like My Hero Sympathy and There Never an Such a Lover. Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning.

Jav Ue Arenas Atlanta Gularday Oscar Straus

Grand program features Fannie Ward and Sussue Hayakawa

The Grand shows The Cheat with Fannie Ward and Sussue Hayakawa as stars. The popular film returns by demand and will be shown Tuesday only. Also on the bill are The Prince and the Pauper and Marguerite Clark in a dual role, plus Paramount News travelogues. Williamstown hires Rudolph to coach Williams College pitchers for ten days before the team heads south.

Kells Forsyth Brite Wood Gladys Clark Henry Bergmann Clark Bergmann Ame Bill Tomeo Kajiyama de Gram Fannie Ward Sussue Hayakawa Prince and the Paoper Williamstown Foehird Rudulph Hasten Braves Fred J Daly Williams College Rudolph Braves Daly

Child Drowns in Tub in Thomasville Ga

A two year old child of Lilly Applewhite, a prominent local woman, drowned accidentally yesterday in a washtub. The child was left with its grandmother who briefly left the room. upon return the child was found dead in the tub.

Thomasville Lilly Applewhite

Professor Watson Named Demonstrator in Tift

Tift county will have a farm demonstrator this year, Professor Watson, a graduate of the State College of Agriculture, joining from Wilcox county where he ran farm demonstration work last year. He will devote two thirds of his time to farm demonstration in Tift and one third to supervision.

Tift Watson State College of Agriculture Firth District Agricultural School Wilcox County Ageond Second Congressional District Agricultural School National Department of Extension City of Tifton Second District Agricultural Acteal Tiftons

Salvation Army Marks 50 Years Since 1885 Founding

The Salvation Army, founded in 1885 by General William Booth, observes its fiftieth year this year. The article notes the organization's long history and its ongoing charitable work.

Salvation Army Wiliam Booth

Local Theaters Feature Classic Films and Stars Tonight

Solon Drukenmiller and Hobart Henney headline the bill with Graft and The Strange Case of Mary Page. Ruth Roland appears in The Red Crrete, Henry Walthall in The Sign of the Cross, and William Farnum alongside Willam Shay and Claire Whitney in The Ruling Passion at Atlanta venues.

Solon Drukenmiller Atlantas Hobart Henney Henry Walthall Mary Page Ruth Roland Red William Farnum the Sign of the Cross Willam Shay Claire Whitney

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