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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1915

Page

12

Summer League action at Young Men’s Christian Association

In the Summer League the Burton Smiths beat Dr Hulls Warriors 17 to 10 and Dr Hill defeated Mr Waters 21 to 9 Volleyball between South and Hull produced a close 24 22 result before final whistle. Teams list shows captains DeLon Hill Hull Smith Burton and Waters with standings across divisions. Volleyball league to start for summer with Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons games and public sidelines expected.

Young Sen's Christian Association Burton Smiths Dr Hulls Warriors Mc Smith DeLon Hil CW Atkinson Thad Morrison M <Aickers J P Jackson P Horton Greenberg Watkins A. Ho Thompson M WY Benson Kho M McH Hull R K Smth NM Davis Wweeley J B Campher J K_ Orr RY Via L Bamfyra Johnston George Winship The Burton_ smith Robert Gress Boylan J H G Janson CJ King Ae Jackson Degn Ana HA. Etheridge W H. Waters JC Hedges AH Colcord Barrett Kontz Smits AA Malone PR Halberd Smith Hell Wacera Hull Btevens WA Reid Michael A C Miller Gewinner Ruak Cassett McKuttan Turner Brook Calhoun Marshman Hall Echols Morrison Jenkins Solloway

Signups Open for Division Teams at Gym Office

The notice invites players from both divisions to sign up at the gymnasium office for team placement. Intermediate games start July 10 and senior games begin July, with many signatures already collected.

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Church to Meet Norris Williams in Tennis Finals

Pittsburg July 11 The clay court championships on the PAA courts narrowed the mens singles to a final between George M Church of Princeton and R Nor ma Williams of Harvard. Church defeated WM Washtubne in semifinals 7 5 7 5 6 2. Williams beat NewW Niles of Boston 6 4 6 4 6 2. Women's singles reach third round with Mrs Wightman of Boston and Miss Molla Bjurstadt of New York qualifying.

Pittsburg George M Church Princeton R Norma Williams Harvard WM. Washtubne Williams Neww Niles Boston Wightman Molla Bjurstadt New York

Benny Kauff Jumps Again To Giants

New York July 1 Benny Kauff Brooklyn Federals outfielder refused to play today over salary and says he will jump to the Giants. John Foster, secretary of the New York Nationals, warned Kauff not to report to New York, stating he will not be welcome. The national commission has barred him from organized baseball for three years. Giants manager McGrew said he would welcome Kauff back if the commission clears him.

New York Benny Kauff Brooklyn Federals Kansas City Federals Giants Haufr John Foster New York Nationals Knuft National Commission McGrew Kauff

runner forced to second on fielded ball from first

In baseball a runner on first is forced to second when the batter hits a ball that forces the runner to advance. If the first baseman fields and touches the base or the runner while forcing the common force, the runner must be tagged or touched to retire him.

Hagen Wins Tourney in Massachusetts Open Golf Championship

Walter Hagen of Rochester New York won the Massachusetts open golf title at Brookline on July 1 with a 298 for 72 holes, five strokes ahead of M J Brady of Wal Hast on second. Gilbert Nicholls was third and Francis Curmet, the national amateur champion, tied for fourth with JML Harnes.

Carrollton defeats Atlanta Independents in baseball tilt

Carrollton beat Atlanta Independents 12 to 5 as Gable left in the third inning for Brown who fared poorly. Carrollton hitters totaled 18, while Atlanta had 1 error and 1 hit.

Carrolton Carrollton Atlanta Independents Gable Brown Craven Carmichael Weaver Garrollton

Huntley High Man Leads Fourth Trap Shoot Sweepstakes

Huntley of Omaha Nebraska topped the fourth event with 491 points out of 500 in the Indians annual trap shooting tournament. Woodford Henderson of Lexington Kentucky finished second with 488, as the final sweepstakes event is scheduled for tomorrow.

Cedar Rau Wu Huntley Omaha Neb Woodford Henderson Lexington

Bills Introduced For Better Roads In Georgia

Two road construction bills were brought to the Georgia House. One by Rep Walter P Andrews proposes a highway commission funded by auto license revenue about 110000 annually and convict labor. a secretary would map all roads and oversee trunk road and bridge building. The Elders bill would create a state superintendent of public roads and bridges with district assistants funded by state and counties, and prison board allotments. Both measures sent to the public highways committees.

H. H Elders Tattnal County Walter P Andrews Fulton School of Civil Engineering The State University Technological School Andrews Poognee Erie Elders Dublin Kishways State

Raoul Jr Divorce Case Draws City Attention

Millen Ga July 1 Special W G Raoul Jr in divorce and alimony case with Winifred Wadley Raoul remains in Jenkins county jail with a deputy guard, while statements claim most allegations lack fact and a settlement outside court is sought. Mrs Sinclair Leaven in Macon denied identity with the Raoul proceedings and raoul received visits at a local barbecue hosted by mayor Sam Palmer.

Millen W G Raoul, Jr Winifred Wadley Raoul Jenkins County Raoul Jen Len Sam W Palmer Sinclair

No Barbecue This Year by County Commission

Fire at Bellwood camp halted preparations for the Fourth of July barbecue, canceling the annual county event this year. Officials announced it will resume next year. Mack Allison signed with the New Orleans club of the Southern Association after being released by Kansas City.

Bellwood Kansas City Mack Allison Aitcher New Vicans Club Southern Association Amertein Association

Roanoke Beats Camp Hill In Extra Innings At Roanoke

Roanoke Alabama defeats Camp Hill 5 to 4 in a dramatic extra inning game on Roanoke home ground. Newell allowed a home run in the tenth but Hooper and Harts answered for Roanoke with a late rally. Lane Williams pitched for Roanoke with Williams behind the plate. Camp Hill’s Newell Landrum contributed strong defense in a tight contest.

Roanoke Ala Camp Sll Newells Hooper Harts Find Miller Camp Hill Lane Willams

Capitol Gossip on Automobile Tax Law and Health Efforts

The article discusses potential changes to Georgia's automobile license tax law and the push for a state highway commission to better allocate funds. It notes bills proposing highway planning, police regulation, and funding, plus the impact on rural counties. It also reports on Dr Roy Harris's claim that state vaccination and reduced epidemics could save money if funded, and mentions Governor Harris visiting Rome for Fourth of July events and other state political items.

Roy Harris State Board of Health Georgia General Assembly Board of Health Georga Harris Nat Eo Harris Rome Montgomery

Proposals Over State Funds And New Atkinson County Bill

Pension and school funding under a proposed 4 percent state tax plan would set aside 1 percent for pensions and 2 percent for schools, ensuring clear funds for the pension commissioner’s use. The Georgia assembly debates Britain’s blockade response, while Gov. Harris issues a noon and 4 pm proclamation for newspaper men. Atkinson County bills gain traction in both houses, with Felton’s Willacoochee favored as site due to roads and facilities, despite Coffee and Berrien counties’ concerns.

Lindsey Wil Assembly Treasury Department Pension Commissioners Office Lindsey Atkinson William Y Atkinson Willacco Chee Aite Spencer BR Atkinson Fulton Senate Kérnbail House Berrin Villacoaches Coffes

Augusta Debates All Day Fourth Shutdown for July Fourth

A petition circulates among Augusta merchants calling for all downtown shops to close on July Fourth. The question arises whether to observe the holiday with a full day close or keep some businesses open amid preparations for Independence Day festivities.

Augusta

Slaton Bench Thaw Hearing Amid Testimony Delays

New York July 1 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw reportedly will not testify in New York against her husband Harry K Thaw delaying witness attendance plans. The Thaw trial resumed with documentary evidence on his sanity and the court bench heard readings of Thaw and Mary Thaw life records as former Governor John M Linton attended.

New York Malone Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K Thaw Attorney Generals Office Thaw John M Linton Georma Leo M. Frank Justice Hendrick Thim +mither

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