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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
Frank goes down Friday as a group of pitchers including aE uris Perry and Wilson depart for Valdosta for a report on the trip. All hurlers will be there by next Monday.
Ed Lafitte former Tech and Mer Ist college star arrives late to join the Crackers training in Valdosta Ga with Frank. Coach plans a slow buildup as Perry Wilson and other twirlers travel to camp while Frank may reassess roster for spring training.
Directors of the Atlanta Athletic Club will host a banquet for the Beans basketball squad on Saturday at Auburn Avenue Club to celebrate their Southern championship. The event will include the full Laskethall lineup of twenty players plus coaches and guest members. Tickets are $5 per plate, with Manager Thornton arranging the affair.
Billy Evans analyzes a disputed play where wind affected an infield fly call and a base runner was ruled out for being hit by a batted ball. The batter was out under the infield fly rule while the runner on second was simultaneously ruled out, a contradiction under standard rules.
New Orleans March 1 Ted Lewis of England won a referee’s decision over Harry Stone of New York after twenty rounds in a welterweight bout. Lewis claimed the world title, had a slight edge in weight, height and reach, and ringside judges gave him eleven rounds to Stone’s six with three even. The fight featured continuous fatigue, no knockdowns, and a late surge by Lewis in the final four rounds. Both fighters weighed under 145 pounds. Before the bout, Sam Rowlands of Milwaukee challenged the winner.
Boston March 1 The Boston American league baseball club announced today that all American and national league clubs had waived claims to Forrest Lady and Chester Thomas catchers and to Ray Curling and Jon Wood pitchers.
New Orleans March 1 The Cleveland American League baseball team opened spring training on the Southern Association grounds with manager Tee Fohl and eight regulars arriving. Font said Barbara Graney and Howard were absent but expected soon, as other recruits joined as they arrived. Spring work starts in earnest with most of the Cleveland squad reporting for practice.
St Louis on March 1 reports third baseman Walsh outfielder Drake catcher Ruel and pitchers Willett and Tillman have been released by the St Louis Ameri gangs to the Memphis club. The Browns retain an option on Tillman.
President Shropshire announced that John Wedge, Nashville regular third baseman for two years, is now a free agent after no contract was sent following failed trade talks. Arthur Keres moved from Rochester to Louisville, and Dodge plans to sign a new third baseman this season as manager Lusainr expects to arrive from Pennsylvania with key holdout matters to resolve.
Five players from the Pittsburg Federal League club were released and told to seek new berths for the next season. Pitchers Cy Berger Ralph Lomstok Burns Hearne catcher butick GO Corner and infletcher James Savage are among those affected, per business manager William T McAulough.
Steubenville March 1 Pitcher George Kaiserling was notified at his home that he was sold by Newark Federal league club to the Detroit Americans Red Stewart Sold Memphis March 1 Red Stewart right fielder was sold today by Memphis to the Dastan Ohwachil in the Crutral league according to secretary Tut Watkins
W P Corish chairman of a league committee said a definite statement on personnel for the upcoming season will be made tomorrow. He noted Albany is expected to have a club despite contrary reports after discussions with committee members. Susannah on March 1.
Atlanta real estate market coverage previews professional views and investor guidance for forthcoming Sunday edition. The column promises concise opinions from agents, with White J. of White Provision Co cited for acreage purchase near Fulton Avenue. Building permits rise as Mackie Construction advances a three story Line apartment project at Durant Place.
Marist capped its season with a 93 to 21 win over GMA at College Park. led by Joh, Marist dominated, with Tredge scoring 14 and McReynolds aiding in sweeping passes and inside plays. Dodge added eight field goals for GMA, while Thornton and Jernigan shone for Marist. referee Weaver officiated.
Readers are urged to place want ads by phone with Mut Bonu or Atlanta Boys. Ads must be at least two lines long and six ordinary words per line. Payment and postponement details are outlined, and courtesy operators will assist with wording to maximize effectiveness.
A cluttered notices column lists lost items and rewards including a motor car, jewelry, diamonds and pearls. Persons report missing items near Limeville and Shippay, with rewards offered for safe return to owners.
A scrambled ledger style note lists orders and names including banks, patrons, and professionals with scattered references to payments, credit, and day counts. The fragment hints at a bustling commerce scene with terms like made to order and no delay, alongside stray names and locations.
Special notice to all creditors of the estate of Mrs Doda into Fulton county deceased to render in demands to the undersigned and all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment Executor Chasee Currier Care Atlanta National Bank March 2 1816 Professional Cards Brewster Howell Dorsey Heyman Attorneys at Law offices Atlanta Ga
Help wanted male store and officer active sales manager manufacturing corporation seeks man over 35 to run local Atlanta area business. Experience not necessary but references essential. Permanent opening with future $20 cash or fully secured guaranty to cover goods on hand. Apply Stephane G E Barrows Hotel Ainley Wednesday Thursday Friday. Also listings for stenographer, barber, upholsterer, lathe planer, salesman, and equipment sales with pay and interview details.
A chaotic aggregation of classified requests and advertisements. Listings include bookstore style memorial pictures for sale, job seeks for stenographers, barbers, and drivers, domestic help, millinery courses, and miscellaneous employment notices with locations such as Atlanta Georgia, Toledo Ohio, and Paul Minnesota. Multiple individuals and firms offer services, courses, and opportunities with prices and contact cues.
Fragmentary text suggests a situation wanted ad offering wider choice and requesting readers to hold a box number card and call at the Constitution for regular updates. It mentions late responses and weekly tea sessions as part of advertiser service. The fragment mentions constitutional context and popular advertising methods.
A dense classified page lists many job seekers in Georgia and Alabama and nearby Florida. Young men seek sales, office work, stenography, accounting, or general labor with references and willing to relocate. Women note stenography and clerical skills while a few advertisements offer high grade employment services and rates for placement.
A condensed classified note seeks money for lending and borrowing in Atlanta and suburbs. Advertises high demand for secured loans at 7 to 8 percent, with security valued at two or more times the loan. Requests private party lenders and mentions Foster & Robson on Oridgewood Avenue. Also seeks private party to loan at 00 percent first mortgage on a local Atlanta property valued around $6,600.
Poultry seed and pet stock ad product list details incubators hatcher and seed varieties. Mentions frost proof cabbage plant and seed shipments with express options. Includes Southern Seed Farm Arlington Ga contact and pricing notes with limited legible figures.
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