This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1915
Page
5
Today's game between the Crackers and the Chicks starts at 7 30 oclock and will be called in detail by Dick Jemison at his baseball par lors on Viaduct places.
Michael Andreen starred for Memphis at Russwood Park as the hero of a dramatic 5 to 3 win over Atlanta. Umpire Chestnutt expelled three Cracker players after a disputed plate call, prompting a tense eighth inning and a late Memphis rally led by Andreen and Day.
Cleveland July 24 Chick Evans today defeated Ly Standish Jr Detroit 1 up in the final match for the 1915 western amateur title He set a new course record finishing eighteen holes Evans played an even game throughout His card showed a last nine in 34 two under par and a first nine 37 equal to par
Fitzgerald defeated Unadilla 7 to 2 on home grounds in Fitzgerald Georgia. Batteries were Garwood and Monahan for Fitzgerald with Dearish and Bagley handling Unadilla. The game was played on July 24 with strong pitching and timely hitting.
The YM C A aquatic meet at the Young Men's Christian Association showcased six events in the men's division. Walter Dubard Bonnell and Hartney both broke the association 100 yard record with 1 12 1 3 and 1 13 1 3 respectively while Bonnell topped several events including the plunge for distance and 20 yard swims with strong performances from Dunn Scheipert and Scheinert.
The Telephone and Telegraph society annual tennis tournament concluded Saturday with the doubles final. J. B Greenr and W. K Alexander defeated C. B. Mitchell and H. Stuart in straight sets 6-4 8-3.
In a tight South Atlantic league championship game Columbus built a late surge, scoring four runs on one hit aided by errors. Macon secured an 8 to 4 win with Chancery homering and doubling, while Robertson pitched to limit further damage. The series stands one game apiece as play resumes Monday in Macon Georgia.
Eufaula and Montezuma played to a 4-4 draw after a tightly contested game. Eufaula pitcher Parker and hitters Gaston and Hecke led the offense while Montezuma managed limited scoring opportunities and stranded runners. The contest featured strong defensive pitching and a high level of competition.
Ideal of Ideal Georgia defeated Columbus Y. M. C. A. on the local diamond as Tarrer pitched well allowing four hits. The game featured sensational batting by Aldridge. Score by innings shows Ideal leading 8 to 0 at one point with late rallies. Batteries were Farrer and Aldridge for Ideal and Thovetes and Alek for Columbus YMC.
Stolen base by Kauffman and Keeley to Schlei to Bibel, McDonald to Williams to Kauffman. Williams to Kauffman with a hit off Thompson for one run in the seventh inning. Pitchers Perry and Thompson activated. Day and Keeley credited with outs. wild pitch by Day. Day on base via hit by pitch. umpires Chestnutt and Rudderham.
Lineville Alabama, July 24 Sperial. In a close and exciting game Colum bus Chero Colas were defeated by Line ville 3 to 2. The game featured catches by Stevens and Cashion of the heros outfield and 2 home runs by Bonner of Jineville Witt atole second, third and home with two out in the sixth, and played a salar game at second for the Cheron.
Carleton Smith of Atlanta claimed the Cotton States Tennis Tournament singles title in Birmingham with wins 42-6, 9-7, 8-3 over Bartlett of Birmingham. The Atlanta pair Smitham McMillan defeated Brocka and Bartlett of Birmingham for the doubles championship, with scores 14-9, 6-0, 8-0.
Griffin baseball and Valdosta Militen Jairs, pennant winners in the FLAG league, agree to a five game series next week. Valdosta will travel Monday night with the first game set for Tuesday in Griffin and the series running through Saturday.
Boston July 24 Captain Tod Evers of the Boston Nationals and Umpire Quigley were each fined $100 today after a dispute during last Thursday's Chicago Boston game. Quigley claimed Evers stepped on his foot. Also fined were Byers $5 for not taking his base when four balls were called and Zimmerman $160 for improper conduct.
Lawrenceville Georgia won 2 to 0 over Monroe in a Thursday baseball game. Niv pitched well, allowing one hit as the Monroe bats were kept in check. Lasseter pitched four hits with two extra-base hits allowed. Kelley Oakes Simuin and Arnold led Lawrenceville’s offense while the defense made no errors. Batteries were Classeter and Newsome for Lawrenceville and for Monroe.
New York July 24 Young Ahearn of Brooklyn defeated Geare Rodel the Boer in ten rounds at the Brighton Beach race track. Ahearn outboxed and outfought his rival in all rounds except the ninth when Odel landed several hard punches. Ahearn weighed 159 pounds, Rodel 182.
Barrow Mills defeats Lavonia two games by scores 9 to 0 and 7 to 2. Woode pitched four hits and no earned runs in the first game while allowing only one hit and no runs in the second.
Four full flights filed for play in the FE Markle trophy tourney at Brookhaven. R T Reed shot 77 to lead qualifiers, Charlie Cox second with 74. Matches proceed over two weeks with rounds each Wednesday and Saturday, semifinals the next Wednesday, finals the following Saturday.
Newtons Francis Ouimet wins Massachusetts amateur golf championship for the third time. Ouimet completes rounds with a 76 first round and about 78 second round in a closely contested event.
Robert T Jones Sr of Atlanta, 11 year golf prodigy, defeated Badham of Birmingham 1 up after 22 holes to win the Roe Buck Golf and Autoelths Invitational. The match featured long drives, brilliant approach shots, and a dramatic finish with Jones clinching at the 22nd hole amid a large gallery and praise for the youngster's nerve and recovery.
Kid Willies wins a fifteen round decision over Jimmy Taylor of New York to claim bantamweight championship status in Baltimore on July 24.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.