Frank Postpones Trip to Valdosta Over Contract Doubts
Manager Charles Frank delays his trip to Valdosta Florida awaiting mailings of contracts to several potential players. He aims to assemble a crew for spring training at Ponce de Leon Park while considering freed agents and the impact of March 1 contract deadlines. Secretary Carsson plans to oversee venue upgrades to raise seating capacity toward about 12000 fans.
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Dick Jemison
Charles Frank
Crackere Bharley
Krank
Outlaws
Frank Hag
Valdosha Fl
Unti
Aldosta
Bil Donovan
New York
Bonan
Gome
Mand
Carsson
Ponce de Leon Park
Plana
Nis
Grant Quits Baseball
New York officials confirmed Eddie Grant a thirty year old infielder for the Grants has retired from baseball to devote time to his law practice in Boston Grant began in the majors with the Philadelphia Nationals in 1907 and was later with Cincinnati before being purchased by New York in 1911
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New York Waren Z
Tohn H Foster
New York Nationals
Whay
Eddie Grant
Tseball
Pra Tee
Boston
Rant
Philadelphia Nationals
Cincinnati
Reds
New York
Montgomery in Sally League balk rules discussed
The article explains pitcher rights on throws to bases and when balks occur. It covers feints to second or third, throwing to first from the rubber, and required motions to avoid a balk. It notes runners gains, base protection, and plate plays, with emphasis on legality and warning to runners.
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Courag
Pacific coast teams to play in national basketball finals in Chicago
Two Pacific coast squads will travel to Chicago for the national basketball championship games in March. The Olympic quintet, winners last year, will defend its title, with the Oakland MCA team also competing after a final loss to the Olympic club. Howard Drew, the colored sprinter, pushes for use of new start devices in indoor sprints and plans to enter the national championships on March 18 in New York if allowed. University of Missouri allocates 3600 dollars for athletic field improvements including two football fields, while Columbia College plans a 12000 dollar project. Cornell celebrates its Intercollegiate trophy win with a banquet in New York on March 4.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Igangst
Olympic
Ita
Oak Jland
MCA
Howard Drew
Haa
New York
Drew
Amateur Athletic Union
University of Missouri
Columbia College
Cornell University
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Philadelphia
Cornell Eluy
No Candidates Out for the Georgia Team
Athens Georgia March Special Coach Bean arrived from Atlanta today and this afternoon took a stack of the Red and Black baseball prospects for 1916. About sixty men reported for the first tryout on Stafford field this afternoon. Many have yet to show the qualities for places, especially in the outfield and battery, with few old men back. Bean was pleased with the first day’s showing.
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Athens
Bean
Atlanta
Stafford Field
Georgia
Phillip Carter Clinches Semi Finalber in Pinehurst Golf
Pinehurst NW March results show Phillip Carter, metropolitan junior champion, advancing to the spring golf tournament semi finals by defeating HC Fownes of Pitre bury two up. Other semi finalists include B F Merriman Wa terbury T A Heley Southarn Pines and C Beall Uniontown with Carter and Beall scheduled to play tomorrow.
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Pinehurst NW
Phillip Carter
Judes
HC Fownes
Pitrebury
Merriman Waterbury
Heley Southarn Pines
Beall Uniontown
Carter and
Beall
Denyer Fa Smith KO in 18th by Goddard in New Orleans
The 1892 bout saw Goddard, a six foot Australian, stop Denyer Fa Smith in the eighteenth round after prior bouts with Joe McAuliffe and Peter Maher. Smith and Goddard later went to Australia and South Africa where boxers faced controversy over suspicious outcomes and mining town interest. Goddard returned to America and died in a fight related incident tied to an election row.
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Denyer Fa Smith
Goddard
New Orleans
Amerston
Joe
Joe McAuliffe
Peter Maher
Joe Gilmim
Denver Fd
Smith
Australia
South Afri
Rannol
Denver Pol
Godall
Fagland
States
America
John J Murray Rea Jack Gains Notable Baseball Career
The article recalls John J Murray Rea Jack, a long time baseball figure, who will turn thirty tomorrow. It outlines his releases by the Giants in 1915, a trade to Kansas City, a period with the Reds, and a move to the Cubs, plus a career path from Lock Haven Normal to Notre Dame and St Louis Cardinal, highlighting his steady, reliable playing style.
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John J Murray
Jack
Jawn
Giants
Cubs Tinker
Reds
Kansas City
Tener
Murray
McGrawhea
Brulna
Amat Pa
Lock Haven
Gong
Elmira
Notre Dame University
St Loui Cardinal
Mound City
Traint
McGraw 4
Willard Morin boxing match gains arena seats and prize
New York reports state commission granted permission for a promotional stunt during the Willard Morin boxing bout. A challenger offers fifty dollars to anyone who can floor Willard during a posed moment. Additional seating changes were approved and a prior criminal plan had all seats sold amid high demand.
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New York
Wgut
Sim Mu
Tess Willard
Morin
Thi
Wad Sono Squire Garden Marth
Miter Suldoh
Willard-Morin
Willard-Morin Fighterometra
National League Birthday Within Baseball History
The National League frontier of organized baseball began in New York with a launching party at a salon club. New franchise awards went to New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn, with leaders including J Wo Kern as first president. The Philadelphia Athletics won the first pennant and flag, followed by others in later seasons.
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Nationaleague
National League
New York
Boston Brookly
Troy
Cleveland Rockford
Fort Wattis
J Wo Kerns
Toy
Philadelphia Athletics
The Blot on the Scutcheon and Birthday Rivalries
The article discusses Sin Infori and Joe Willard amid a tense firm dispute involving Langford Moley Jeanette and Wills. It notes Willard turning thirty-two, Langford’s disruptive plans, and a recent New York boxing scene with talk of bouts and racial undertones.
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Willard
Ace Roone
Vermouth
Nova Scotia
Mar
Issa
Actini
Langford Moley
Jeanette and Wills
Jeanette
Langford
Janine Willa
Bnockel
New Jeans
Sertion
Chad
Sam Vives
New York
Woollard
Dea
Tech High Five Downs Boys High In Fast Game
Tech High defeated Boys High 40 to 4 in a fast league game on Tech High’s court. Adams starred with 22 of Tech High’s 34 points, while Kincher and Hicks contributed strong showings. The second half featured a sharper Tech High effort and fewer fouls, sealing the win after a 23-11 halftime advantage.
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TECH
Ta Cam N
PG Marist
Tech High
Boys High
Ted High
Tor
Brainard Adams
Besa Fhgh
Ther
Guig Koed
Vety
Roys
Aduna
Ross High
Kincha
Bb Adams
Rays
Hicks
Hamlett
Miceky
Adams
Lewis
Roya High
Newis
Fincher
Hancker
Cotcord
Bo Adama
Kin
Warren
Hicka
Leach Staten
Hawker
ROG Catenr
Referae
Merry Tilard
Adama
Finchar
Decatur Hsuis Bounces Back For Cox College Tilt
One of the season’s top girls games looms at the Georgia Teen gym as Decatur High meets Cox College quintet from College Park on Saturday afternoon. Decatur, bolstered by a win over Washington Seminary, pushes its bid for the league title led by forwards Caroline Mamixomery and Helen Chris fe, guards Will Montgomery and Mar Irfett Mack at center.
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Georgia
Uding
Decatur
Cox College
College Park
Decatur High
Serui
Washington Seminary
Lt le
Caroline Mamixomery
Helen Chris Fe
Brimmant
Will Montgomery
Mar Irfett Mack
Big Field Set for Kentucky Derby Entry List
Kentucky Derby entries near 40, with last year’s two year olds and top turf names likely to compete. Derby purse rises to about 10000 for the winner, with Churchill Downs poised to host in early May. Eastern and western owned horses loom as contenders among a long list of owners and notable entrants.
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Tlontevie
Kentucks
Kentucky Rieng Commission
iChurchill Downe
Harry Payne Whitney
Hilly Regret
Larry Wayne Whitne
James Butler
Andrew Mrillec
Jefferson Ivingston
John Wo Schorr
Schuyler Parsons
George J_ Long
Thomas C McDowell
J “E” Madden
Foxhall
P Keene
August Belmont
George WM Hendrie
C H Mackay
Thunderer
Hegret
George Smith
Bulse KingsNentine Aromaq
Gillies Big Smike
iting @ Ling Candle
Tom Edward
Teacher Finds Year Old Contagious Disease Card On Door
In Detroit a Lawrence school teacher returned home to find a card on the door she feared signaled contagious disease. It was only a card that had been left there for a year, disturbing her and hinting at long ignored concerns.
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Detroit Automa
Lawrence
Hhis
Sally League awards Savannah franchise in unanimous vote
The Sally League grants Savannah a franchise after a committee vote led by NP Corwin Walsh and O E Walton. The agreement increases clubs from eight to ten and ties to a Georgian production of Mice and Men starring Marguerite Clark with a Whitney Hatmer orchestra, running two days amid citywide demand.
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Savannah
Montgomery
NP Corwh
WH Walsh
Charleston
O E Walton
Columbie
Marguerite Clark
Waycross and
Corish
Mice and Men
Savan- Uyga
Ani Imiy Satinnah
Hrile Star
Specter
Whitney Hatmer Symphony Orchestra
Marguerite Clark on Southern League franchise decisions
The Sally league mishandled expansion comparing Waycross and Montgomery as top sites for a 10 club circuit. Savannah and Montgomery debate continues while Montgomery backers warn of a lower class ball and reduced attendance. The South Atlantic league and schedule drafting proceed, with opening day set for April 17.
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Waycross
Jacksonville
Montgomery
Ft Montgomery
Mothan
Waycro
Hall
Savannan
Sorlewing
Savannah
Montgomery Alata
FE Coash
Wilie Finn
Little Rock
Bing
Bright Lights at Vaudette Thrills in Keystone Parody
Mabel Normand leads The Bright Lights at the Vaudette a Mack Sennett comedy with Roscoe Arbuckle and Al St John in a free for all dance ball battle that collapses into bricks and glass. The Last Act at Ince studio with Bessie Barris presents a dramatic question about possession and love.
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Mabel Normand
Vaudette
Keystone
Mack Sennett
Atlanta
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
al St John
New York
Ince
Atgmia
Bessie Barrisie
Vaudeville and stage lineup ahead at the Playhouses
The week features prominent acts led by Lill ace Toots Pale with Hasafian wingers and James Bo Carson in The Red Heuia. Next week’s roster includes The Fruit of the Lonesome Pine at the Loneauine and heavy engagements by Mag Gilera and Clare Jef in other noted productions.
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Ak Uo
Bavi Net
Imatinee
Shin Efter
Keith Vaudevile
Roma
Attrae
James Bo Carson
Kay Sainis
Eyrie Fmima
Shea
Cyur
Atla
Daly Evening Performan
Gilera
Atlanta
Widreaday
Clare Jef
Diplomatic star pair reappear in new stage run
The article notes the reunion of star couple Marie and Dexter amid Dior/Diplomacy production. It highlights their stage collaboration, mentions Puremount News and Travel, and profiles the pair’s history since marriage. Details on the production are limited but indicate renewed onstage partnership.
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AE Yeene
Selaia
Macy
Marie Pure
Bayern
Teri G
The
Rand
Hevent Puremount
Amd
Dexter
German Raider Moewe Reported Taken by British Cruisers
Port of Spain reports claim the German auxiliary cruiser Moewe was captured by British ships near Brazil and taken to Trinidad. Montevideo dispatches mention a European steamer intercepting a German raider, with the Santa Barbara confirming a French encounter near Africa with a German vessel damaged but escaping under cover. Uncertainty remains over the captured ship’s true identity, with alternative names Hohenzollern or Wie?rman cited.
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Buenos Aires
Prese
Montevideo
Europe
Brazil
Moewe
Trina
Takar
Africa
Hocn
Derby Says Scheme A Failure In Recruiting Efforts
London reports Earl of Derby criticizes voluntary recruitment plan as failing to draw enough single men from key trades and agriculture. He urges strong measures to curb exemptions and calls for replacements by women or front-line personnel, while government pledges review of reserved trades.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Derby
iHe
Earl of Deroy
Baron Harris
Earl of
Lord Derby
Lurgina
Lally
John Simoney
Selb
Marquis of Lansdowne
Derby
Sare Dent Bt Ous
Gmail
Georgia Deputies Rally for Court Rides to Enforce Tags
Deputies across Georgia joined motorists for rides to court as sheriffs and troopers enforce licenses and vehicle tags. Telegrams to Secretary of State Phi Cook Tle sought leniency and extra time, but no extension was allowed under state law despite requests and messages about waiving penalties.
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Georgia
Sears
Eike
Teach
Phi Cook
Tle
Secretary of State
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