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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

3

Boxing pairsters fought in disputed New Haven bout and Cross shines

Johnny Coulon of Chicago faced prankish Hays of St Louis in a reportedly fixed bantamweight bout halted after a controversial third round. Referee Fitzgerald quit citing a frame up. Police Cowles ordered continuation. Hayes knocked down twice in the fourth, crowd hissed officials. Croan Beata Revimond. Leach Cross defeated Jack Ad in a ten round NY bout. Both at 134 pounds with Cross using reach to gain advantage.

New Haven Conn Johnny _Coulon Chicago Shampion Sabet Cowles Doherty Enin Hayes Croan

Low Fares to Norfolk and MLB Player Trades

Seaboard City Ticket Office offers low rates to Norfolk with June 19 20 21 and July 3 special arrangements for Atlanta travel departing 1 15 p m Friday Tickets priced at 3 Peachtree. St Louis notes two veteran pitchers from the St Louis American League club sold today Barney Pealty moved to Washington and Joe Lake to Detroit. Pitcher Wielman from Maysville Grass League signed by local American League club.

Norfolk Baraca-Phila Thea Union Ticketz Atlanta Seaboard City

Today in Baseball: Historic games and player notes from 1880s-1910 era

A compact retrospective by George L. Moreland surveys notable baseball events and players from 1880 through 1910. It highlights Lee Richmond's no hit no run game against Cleveland, Dooin's Cincinnati roots, Knabe and Orr milestones, Schmidt's wild pitching, Nichols' 12 strikeouts, Dummy Hoy's outfield catches, Waddell and Joss in extra innings, and key 1907-1910 matchups including Detroit, Chicago, and Washington outcomes.

George L. Moreland J. Lee Richmond Worcester Nationals Toledo Cleveland Charles Dooin Philadelphia Nationals Cincinnati Boston Nationals Detroit Otto Knabe Carrick Dave Orr St Louis Browns Charles Sweeney St. Louis Schmidt Pittsburg Nationals Chicago Charley Nichols Boston Pittsburg Hoy Philadelphia Americans Waddell Joss Beau Baters New York Washington Chicago White Sox Harry Davis Philadelphia Athletics St. Lewis Browns Jack Coombs Barney Pelty

Yale Princeton Game Thursday Draws Big Crowd

New York reports advance ticket sales indicate a large turnout for Yale versus Princeton in the American League park on Thursday afternoon. Each team has a win apiece this year and fans anticipate a showcase game. Sam White of Princeton draws interest from Yale admirers who hope to contain his long drives.

New York Advange Sam” White Princeton Yale New Haven White Hke O'Brien Ball Park Lee Richmond Pater ‘Brien Walter East Maneger

Johnson Will Take It Easy Before Flyne Bout

Las Vegas New Mexico June 11 Jack Johnson says he will not box for several days to avoid growing stale before the Flyne match. Trainer Tommy Burns reports Johnson has overdone training and will focus on road work next week. Johnson drilled with Marty Cutler four rounds with Kid Calvin and two with George de Bray.

Las Vegas N. M Jack Johnson Jim Flyne Tommy Burns Johnson Marty Cutler Kid Calvin George de Bray

Four Athletes Unable to Go to Olympic

New York June 11 Four members of the American Olympic team announce they cannot travel. Beatty of New York A C withdraws due to stepfather illness. Adams and his brother Benjamin miss the trip for lack of leave. Lott Mohawk A Javelin thrower also renounces. Vacancies may be filled from the supplementary list.

New York Uaseil Beatty New York A. C Platt Adams Benjamin Harry Lott America

Milwaukee trip by auto club leaders signals Grand Prize plans

New York June 11 William K Vanderbilt Jr Henry Sanderson and Colgate Hoyt leaders of the Motor Cups Holding Company and the Automobile Club of America will visit Milwaukee within two weeks to inspect the course and conditions for the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races set for September Their presence suggests the club will play a larger role in future motor contests and may boost interest in the Grand Prize.

New York Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr Henry Sanderson Colgate Hoyt Motor Cups Holding Company Automobile Club of America Milwaukee Vanderbilt Sanderson Automobile Club

Ten Day Tickets to St. Simons and Cumberland Island

Ten dollar round trip tickets offered via A B and A with double daily service and special sleepers for parties. Tickets on sale Saturdays through the City Ticket Office at 70 Peachtree. Bell Main 11 and Atlanta 223 phones listed.

St. Simons Cumberland Island City Ticket Office Peachtree Bell Main Atlanta

Lookouts Purchase Allen From Memphis Club

Chattanooga on June 11 special edition reports the Lookouts bought pitcher Allen from Memphis tonight. Spencer is assigned to Fort Worth as an utility man Runser recalled from Danville as a relief option while a deal for an outfielder is pending.

Chattanooga Tonn Chattanooga Allen Memphis Spencer Fort Worth Tex Runser Danville Aililty

Atlanta Fans Demand Strong Infield For Championship Hope

Dick Jemison of the Atlanta Constitution notes C Abernathy’s suggestion to keep Pete O'Brien at shortstop and Walter East at second base. Fans demand a real shortstop and second baseman, as O'Brien and Bast are too slow and erratic, risking another disappointing season despite attendance and loyalty to the team.

Dick Jemison Sporting Atlanta Constitution Sir. C.abernathy The Constitution Pete O'Brien Walter East Atlanta Abernathy O'Brien Bast Hemphill Hast O’brien Donahue Banting Tessa O Brien Tay Tselalt Vail HoLtyer Redken Rat

Plans Made for National Commercial Gas Assn Convention

Preparations are underway in Atlanta for the National Commercial Gas Association convention December 2 to 7. The event is expected to draw about 2,000 gas men and manufacturers, with total costs around 35 000 dollars. The Auditorium Armory will host exhibits, lighting, piping, and a vast display planned to showcase Atlanta to visitors and potential new industry.

National Commercial Gas Association Boston New York Chicago Denver Atlanta J. ©. Rushin Auditorium Armory Atlanta Gener Germany Georgian Terrace South

Decatur Trade Board Adds To Membership

The Decatur board of trade reports a rapid growing membership with many new additions to the rolls. Names listed include M. Dbd Googer, Frank Ansley, RK. E Hendee, W. W. Jossey, G. C Jossey, D. KR. Ledford, Will Ellis, Tom Leavitt, G W Scott, John R. Maddox, R. J. Cerell, G. H. Gardner, William Alden, Joseph Hutcheson, W. H. Snelling, Howard Askew, M. H George, JB Morgan, JH. Johnston, Thomas Ry bert.

Decatur Board of Trade M. Dbd Googer Frank Ansley RK. E Hendee W. W. Jossey G. C Jossey D. KR. Ledford Will Ellis Tom Leavitt G W Scott John R. Maddox R. J. Cerell G. H. Gardner William Alden Joseph Hutcheson

De Oro Beats Ralph In 200-141 Billiards Match

Alfred De Oro the Cuban expert defeated Ed ward I Ralph the Hightstown barber by 200 to 141 in the first block of 600 points for the national championship in Trenton New Jersey on June 11. De Oro outclassed his opponent throughout the match.

de Oro Ralph Trenton N. J Alfred de Oro Edward I Ralph Hightstown Barber

Stars to Gainesville in weekend road schedule

The Atlanta Stars depart Thursday for Gainesville to face a fast Gainesville team Thursday through Saturday, then return to play Fort McPherson Sunday afternoon. Sunday night they travel to Pensacola for three games with the Pensacola independent club.

Stars Gainesville Atlanta Stars Fort McPherson Stort Pensacola Fla

Woman of Wesley Memorial Boosts Baby Adoption Belief

Mrs Sarah La Roche Roberts, a noted Wesley Memorial worker, arrives with a Hay orphan to Crawfordville and inspires children to embrace adoption. Her letter emphasizes love of babies and motherhood as the nation’s core motive, while critiquing women who reject baby care and praising the Home Society’s work.

Crawfordville Mra Sarah-La Roche Roberts Wesley Memorial Church Children’s Home Society

Microbe Glycobacter Claimed To Halt Old Age

In France scientists debate Professor Metchnikoff of the Pasteur Institute claims a microbe named glycobacter could prevent old age. Critics like Armand Gautier and Bertillon doubt practicality while Metchnikoff says a dog intestines microbe could generate sugar to destroy aging intestinal microbes in humans.

Faris France Metchnikoff Pasteur Institute Armand Gautier Academy of Science Academy of Medicine Bertilion

Senate Amends Bill for Canal Control and Trade Rules

Washington June 11 The Senate committee on Interoceanic canals favors a House bill to open protect and operate the Panama Canal and govern the canal zone. It retains an exemption for coastwise vessels and adds rules restricting railroad owned ships passing through the canal to coastwise trade limited to trans oceanic ports with 60 percent cargo destined for inter oceanic destinations.

Washington Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals Panama Canal Senate United States Canada Mexico Central and South America

Man linked to Titanic fraud under arrest in Baltimore

Columbus, Ohio June 11 Jay T Yates once reported drowned in the Titanic disaster is arrested in Baltimore for fraudulently issuing postal money orders in this city. Twenty seven indictments allege he issued as many fake money orders. A woman accomplice spread the tale that he died heroically aiding in rescue efforts. Secret service agents doubted the report and pursued him.

Columbus Ohio Jay T. Yates Bltimore Post Office Yates Secret Service

Myrtle Hawkins Case in the Hands of Jury

Hendersonville North Carolina June 11 The fate of George Bradley Beatrice McCall and Dan McCall with others rested with jurors after a long trial in which Judge Pourchoe presided. The proceedings faced weather delays and intermittent interruptions as the jury considered the case.

Myrtle Hawkins Hendersonville N.C George Bradley Boney Bradley A. B. McCall Beatrice McCall Dan McCall Lizaie Bhattana Nora Bek Bietenantees Thes Hoke Windy Iekea Fox

Divorced Persons Must Show Parsors

Chicago Methodist ministers voted to bar marriages to divorced persons who do not allow a ten day examination of their records. Rev Francia Miner Moody cited 100,600 U S divorces last year, urging caution as divorce rates rise faster than population. Vigo county Indiana reported the most divorces. California labeled the worst state.

Chicago Francia Miner Moody San Francisco California State Commission of Marriage and Divorce United States Europe Moody Vigo County Indiana Reno New California

American Girls Dance Aboard German Warships in New York

New York on June 11 reports German naval officers hosting American guests aboard Moltke and other ships in the Hudson. Prince Henry of Reuss joined officers in dancing with American girls while an orchestra played under canvas amid bunting. Confetti flew and tapes entwined couples as crews entertained Mayor Gaynor’s committee. A sinking launch was quickly aided by German sailors as a lifeboat party continued.

New York Hudson Gaynor Moltke Prince Henry of Reuss Gence

Georgia Cotton Mill Men Form New Manufacturer Group

At Warm Springs Georgia on June 11 leaders of cotton mills gathered for the annual session. The Georgia Industrial Association is renamed the Manufacturers Association of Georgia. Fred B. Gorgon of Columbus is elected president with Harry Williams as secretary and treasurer. Eight vice presidents and twelve directors were chosen.

Warm Springs Georgia Georgia Industrial Association Manufacturers’ Association of Georgia Fred B. Gorgon Columbus Harry Willams

Neck and Back Broken Girl Recovers After Triangle Fire

Esther Harris an 18 year old survivor of the Triangle fire was pulled from the basement by a rescuer after the panic. She lay unconscious for fourteen weeks, surgeons attached weights to realign her spine, and the operation was successful with her discharge reported as cured.

New York Esther Harris Triangle Curad

Dentists Convene At Americus For Georgia Society Meet

One hundred Georgia dentists gathered in Americus for the forty-fifth annual Georgia State Dental Society convention. Mayor Mathie and Dr. Charles Davis welcomed visitors as Dr. W. M. Weaver responded. President R. H. Hanson read his address as sessions featured committee reports papers and a clinic by W. G. V. Brown. A lantern lecture by Dr Clinton Howard on stimulation versus strangulation capped the evening.

Americus Georgia Georgia State Dental Society Edward Mathie Charles Davis W. M. Weaver LaGrange R. H. Hanson Macon Wr. G V. Brown Milwaukee Clinton Howard Atlanta

Rough Voyage for Hector Reaches Norfolk in Repair Plans

The naval collier Hector arrived in Norfolk in a damaged, battered condition after a gale off Hatteras en route to assist the collier Maria ashore on the Florida coast. The vessel will be repaired at the Norfolk navy yard.

Norfolk Hatteras Hector Boston Maria Florida Norfolk Navy Yard

McCreary Reshapes Kentucky Prison Commission

Governor J B McCreary replaced the Kentucky Prison Commission members Henry Lawrence Cadiz M F Canley Louisa and Daniel O Sullivan Louisville in a sweeping shake up amid campaign criticisms that the old board ran a political machine and meddled in legislative elections.

McCreary Frankfort J. B. McCreary Henry Lawrence Cadiz M F Canley Louisa Daniel O Sullivan Louisville

Georgia seniors march to baccalaureate in Grand Opera House

Seven hundred Georgia students, led by seniors, will march along Peachtree Street at 10 o'clock to attend the commencement exercises and baccalaureate address by Judge J C Pritchard of North Carolina at 10 30 in the Grand Opera House. An earlier joint senior and junior exercise yielded a valedictory by W A Alexander of Athens.

Georgia Peachtree Elopik Grand Opera House J. C. Pritenand North Carolina W. A. Alexander Athens Mcaw Atlanta J. S. Milner J. W Cox Milner China Cox J. G Milmer Persia RM. Ralfe Waco Texas R. G. Malone Villa Rica F. R. Hucker Jesup W. T Newman University Club Atlanta Bar Association

Roosevelt Delegation Plans Friday Departure to Chicago

The Roosevelt delegation to the national Republican convention in Chicago will depart Atlanta Friday afternoon and arrive Monday morning. Most go via Louisville and Nashville, others by Southern and Queen and Crescent routes. Many Taft supporters have also booked seats on the two routes.

Roosevelt Chicago Atlanta Louisville Nashville Queen and Crescent Taft

Boy Crushed to Death Near Cooleemee, North Carolina

The year-old son of John Seamond of Rowan County was crushed to death yesterday when a two-horse wagon driven by his father ran over him on a road three miles from Cooleemee. Seamond, a farmer from Woodleaf, was transporting a heavy load and had allowed his son to ride along. The accident occurred as they traveled from Woodleaf to Cooleemee.

Salisbury N. C John Seamond Rowan County Seamond Woodleat Cooleemee

Bowels as Basis of Child Health

The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children to prevent bowel related illness. It claims to improve appetite restfulness and normal sleep, and cautions against harsher laxatives. It notes availability via doctors and a free sample by mail from Dr W B Wells Mantice lo. YH

Wallie Utley Keyser N. C E L. Hair Dalton W. B.well Washington Street Manticelo

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