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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1914

Page

12

Collier Signs with the Crackers After Doscher Release

Henry Kid Collier, a Tech star and former Washington Americans player, signed a Cracker contract yesterday morning. Jack Doscher was released to clear space, ensuring the Crackers lack a left handed pitcher on staff and setting up a likely debut against the Montgomery Billikens this week.

Henry Kid" Collier Tech Clark Griffith Washington Americans Ths Crackers Jack Doscher The Crackers Collier Doscher Montgomery Billikens Southpaw

Cincinnati Scout Eyes Tommy Long Across Games

Tom O'Hara scout for the Cincinnati Nationals watched the Gulls versus Crackers at Ponca da Leon Tuesday. He has his eye on Tommy Long and will move Rabbit to several games this week.

Tom O'Hara Cincinnati Nationals Ponca da Leon Gulls Crackers O'Hara Tommy Long Will Witch Rabbit

English Tennis Stars Win Singles Matches From Belgian Team

Folkestone England July 7 England made a strong start in the Davis Cup first round by taking the first two singles. T M Mavrogordato beat PB De Borman the Belgian captain in straight sets 6 3 8 6 and J Parke defeated A G Watson with a 6 2 2 3 score as England showed early superiority in the tie.

Folkestone England Dwight F. Davis

Princeton Coaches for Tar Heel Eleven

Raleigh North Carolina July 7 T G Trenchard head coach of the University of North Carolina announced today that Arthur Bleuthenthal headline coach at Princeton last fall and Logan Cunningham head field coach at Princeton in 1921 12 had been engaged to coach the team and back field at the University of North Carolina this fall

Raleigh N. C T. G. Trenchard University of North Carolina Arthur Bleuthenthal Princeton Logan Cunningham Ume

Baseball scores from regional leagues reported

Virginia League results show Richland 11 over Norfolk 7, Roanoke 3 over Portmouth 2, Newport News 2 over Petersburg 1. North Carolina League lists Winston Durham 1 over Raleigh 4, Asheville 0. Charlotte and Greensboro 7, Kansas City 13, Louisville 2. International League notes a Toronto game 1, others postponed. Montreal Teane/Teague, Galvion 3 over Sanante 1, Waco 4, Dalian 4, Ft Worth Austin 4, Beaufort 8, Musta 1.

Rich'a Norfolk Porta'th Newport “News Petersburg Winston Durn'm Raleigh Ashe'lle Charlotte St. Corbus Kan City Lauly'Le Toronto Montreal Tesan Teague Galvion San Ante Waco Dalian Ft. Worth Austin Beau't Moust'a

Georgia Alabama League Selma 6 Gadsden 3 baseball game report

Selma won 6 to 3 at Gadsden on July 7 with timely hitting and strong fielding. Bases were stolen frequently contributing to Selma’s advantage. starter Morrison and Guiteres worked for Selma with Vandevere and Banville catching. Other games saw Talladega defeat LaGrange 3 to 1 behind Davis, Anniston beat Rome 7 to 0 led by Glazer, and Opelika topple Newnan 8 to 1 with Davis and Willams blending pitching and hitting.

Selma Gadsden Ala Honora Scora Morrison and Guiteres Vandevere Banville Davern Talladega LaGravre LaGrange Davis Robinson Rhe LaGrange Anniston Rome Romo Russ Carter Leftield Lamar Utley Stringfield Tisdale Donaldson R. Rome Knight and Tayloroner Blackburn Oprlike Newnes Opelika Whitney Goelika Steele Blackwell Chambers Spuz Blackwall ES Newnan Sv Whitney and Kimball Davis and Willams

Georgia League scores recap from Cordele to Brunswick

In a Georgia League slate Cordele tripped Waycrou Waycrosa nine to two with two errors and a two hour game. Valdosta defeated Americus eight to two on four runs in the ninth. Brunswick pummeled Thomasville nine to zero as Poole O'Brien Wood Gordon yielded the runs. Umpires were Campbenl Gentle and Chappelle.

Cordele Waycrou Rhe Waycrosa Jer and McCoy Fillingem Eubanks Campbenl Valdosta Americus Iinnings Winges Lowe Blansit Geary Pierre Gentle Brunswick Thomasville R. HE Poole O'Brien Wood Gordon Chappelle Tifton Dongien Douglas Stewart Ieft Iverson Titson Doula Rina Puckett Norris B. Smith Dewherry Hunter

Sylvania versus Waynesboro baseball tale July 7

Field notes describe Sylvania’s 3 to 2 win over Waynesboro in a lively amateur contest. Scoring details, inning by inning, hint at clutch pitching and late offense amid a warm July afternoon in Georgia.

Ed Carter Wins Georgia State Tennis Singles Title

Ed Carter defeated Victor Smith in five sets to win the men singles final at the Georgia State Tennis Association tournament. Carter and Muse also won the mixed doubles final, defeating McMillan and O Brien. A challenge round between Cameron Smith and Carter is anticipated early next week.

Georgia State Tennis Association Ed Carter Victor Smith Tye Jennings J Peg. Crenshaw Miss Muse Vernon McMillan Misa O'Brlen Cameron Smith Hd Carter Smith Knoxville

Questions and answers on Georgia baseball and Southern league notes

Sporting editor answers reader questions about semi pro play for money in Georgia and pay for Atlanta teams. Clarifies box score abbreviations and explains a historical incident involving Scott Walker and Van Hert Maxwell. Includes queries about Southern league class, Elmer Brown’s location, and notable Tech Clemson football scores from 1901 to 1907.

Dick Jeraison Georgia Atlanta Lek Temieon Walker Nhy Ore van Hert Maxwell Dick Jemison Sporting Bollter Elmer Brown Clasa A Brooklyn Nationals the Constitution Clemson Tech

Unknown J. B. Eight Wins French Open Golf Title

The French Open golf championship at Le Touquet ends with J. B. Eight of Newerstie-on-Tyne triumphing at 288 for 72 holes. Harry Vardon finishes runner up at 294 and Isawara Cay places third with 295. Edgar Hereto posts a strong 28 on the final round, drawing fringe first-class notice.

le Touquet France J. B. Eight Newerstie-on- Tyne Harry Vardon Isawara Cay Crest Hritain Edgar Hereto

Orphans Guests of Federals July 14

Chicago July 7 President Gilmore of the Federal league set July 3 as a day when orphans in asylum care will be guests at the cities hosting games by Federal league teams. The plan aims to bring underprivileged children to enjoy baseball and meet players during the league schedule.

G. AB. Woliwnd McConnell Weichenca Atte Au Cana Kircher Bibel Tyree Jennings Dunn Perryman Ierg Thompson Chicago Gilmore Federal League

Races Postponed for Newport Yachting Event

Stormy weather forced postponement of the Newport races featuring yachts Resolute Vanitie and Defiance. The Eastern Yacht Club will now sail the race tomorrow and cancel the Brock Island club run, opting to cruise from Newport to New London on Thursday.

Newport Rook Resolute Vanitie Defiance Eastern Yacht Club Brockieland New London

Coles Hosts Bankers and Brokers at Roswell Home

Twenty members of the Bankers and Brokers' club were entertained last night at the Roswell home of A P Coles vice president of the Central Bank and Trust corporation. Dinner was served on the lawn terrace. Resolutions of regret were offered upon the departure from Atlanta of ILS Rossell who goes to the Merchants' National Bank in Richman Va. Mr Rossell represented a New York bank while in Atlanta.

Bankers and Brokers’ Club Roswell A. P. Coles Central Bank and Trust Corporation Atlanta Ils Rossell Merchants’ National Bank Richman New York Atanta

Vice President's Cup Play Progressing in Golf Tournament

The Vice President's Cup golf event at East Pakela is advancing with most first round matches complete. Winners and runners up in remaining flights earn prizes from the golf committee as schedules set rounds through July 18 with key dates for rounds two and three.

East Pakela W. W. Griffith H. P. D. Cowes JT. Martin J.B. Dacting Frank Meador W. G C. Warren T. H. McCrea Cohen H. G. Moore L. Hunnicutt I ‘A. Vi Gude Lamar Weaver Sauge Martin Glenn Tydeen W. M. Richards H. M. Atkinson Gadit Paul Goldsmith Ra, Palmer J. Q. Burton Firat Hound H. E. Harman W. ¢. Warren Tnt Craig BR. G. Blanton de. Mult Aculnya Path R. E. Richards H. M Il. Dix A. Pavideon Deyart G L. Simpson T. H. Forbes J. W. Pearse Frank Morrins M. C. Jones W. F. Upshaw Upland J- Ll. Leitner W. C. Vaughn John Morrise T. L. Ingram Barnwell F.C. Lombard

Negroes Meet for Christian Congress at Big Bethel

The Young People's Christian congress of the African Methodist Episcopal church opens at Big Bethel A M E church with Dr J C Coldwell and Prof Iran Bryant from Nashville presiding. Delegates arrive from across the country, trains from the South, and meetings planned at Starks Brown College and negro churches to discuss issues affecting the negro.

Young People's Christian Congress The African Methodist Episcopal Church Big Bethel Mt. E. Church Tonfehr J. ©. Coldwell Iran T. Bryant Nashville Tenn Coldwell Young People’s Society Allen Christian Endeavor League Bryant A.M. E. Sunday School Union Church M. BE. Church Southern Speciological Congress Memphis California New York Boston Philadelphia Florida Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Texas Starks Brown College

Evans Resumes Command of Second Brigade at Texas Border

Brigadier General Robert K. Evans, who led Atlanta as headquarters while commanding the Second Brigade of the First Division, is ordered by the War Department to resume command as the brigade moves back to border patrol duty in Texas. Evans, recently relieved by Major General Leonard Wood and temporarily in command at Governors Island, will proceed to Texas. a War Department letter will transmit a reprimand from President Wilson for Evans's alleged criticism of American diplomacy at a New York banquet.

Robert K. Evann Atlanta Department of the Host War Department Texas Evans Department of the East Governors Island Wilson Generalvans New York Garrison

John B. Graham Dies at Ripe Old Age in Georgia

John Burton Graham, Rockdale county section's oldest man and a beloved figure, died in Conyers, Georgia. Born October 1826 in Roan County, North Carolina, he traced descent from Revolutionary generals and served in the Georgia Volunteers. Prisoner at Atlanta, he endured Camp Chase hardships and leaves a widow and seven children. He was an elder at the Conyers Presbyterian Church.

John Burton Graham Rockdale Conyers Roan County Grahams Mathew ‘Locka Griffith Rutherford Mr. Graham Forty-second Regident Georgia Atlanta Camp Chase Ohio Childred John R. M. Dillon Clarkston, Ga J. A. Guinn W. L. Richards James B. ‘Graham Sua Burt Feepies At- Tanta Oshin Locke Graham North Carolina Presbyterian Shurgh

Georgia House Debates Abolishing Solicitor General Office

State legislative report notes the solicitor general role to be abolished and county attorney offices created by bill, with counties forming combined offices and salaries set by legislature after ratification. Committee favored the measure 5 to 3, while other bills on municipal charters and school funding advanced or were sent to committees.

Georgia House Committee On House Fulbright Burke Hoguc Ways and Means Committee On Municipal Government Soperton Montgomery County West Green Coffea County Glenwood Cobb Sumter’ County Roma Floyd County Soparton Rome General Agricultural Committee No. 1 Farnum Rehn Educational Committee Fairmount Gordon County

Rhyme at Law as Woman Speaks Against Bankers

A verse fragment recalls a courtroom aside where a woman compares speech to a throat, heat and fingers, while bankers favor the greenback note and poets rely on their feet. The quip contrasts rhetoric with moneyed and literary usage in a humorous jibe.

Dawson Faculty Named for Public Schools in Dawson Georgia

Dawson Georgia July 7 Special The board of education completed selecting a faculty for the public schools for the next scholastic year. J C Dukes is superintendent E L Jackson and Miss Janie Bush are associate principals. Listed teachers include Eva McHae Sue E Pace Cora Eula Gumm Kate Weight Bessie Glasgow Hattie Fails Mae Tweedy Lula Belle Marshall Bessie Pye Chap Savill Mae Blanton. Fall term begins September 10.

Dawson Board of Eucation Dawson ‘Public J. C. Dukes E. L. Jackson Janie Bush Eva McHae Sue E. Pace Cora Eula Gumm

Take a Brownie Camera on your vacation

An advertisement for Brownie Cameras from A. K. Hawkes Co Kodak department at 14 Whitehall promotes the No. 2 model at $2 and a full Brownie line priced from $1 to $12 inviting customers to view the collection.

A. K. Hawkes Co Kodak Department Whitehall

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