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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

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Marist College Tops Tech High In Prep Basketball 87 to 25

Marist College led Tech High 20 to 18 at halftime and dominated the second half to win 87 to 25 on Marist court. standout guard McCall sparked the attack, with Cooke strong at center and solid defense limiting Tech High.

Manet College Tech High School Marist Tech High Marist College McCall Tech Cooke Dodge Czintz Harrison Myers

NAPS SIGN BLANDING

Cleveland March 3 President C A Somers of the Cleveland Americans said he signed pitcher Fred Blanding and that he is on his way to join the Naps at Athens. Blanding had previously signed a 4 Federal league contract. We are ready to fight for Blanding and believe the 1912 contract gives an option for 1914 services. We developed Blanding and expect the courts to rule our action within rights.

Cleveland Ohio C. AY Somers Cleveland America Fred Blanding Quinn the Naps Athens Blanding

Federals Warn Organized Ball Threatens Baseball War

President Gilmore of the Federal league warned a potential baseball war as reports said American and National leagues were recruiting Federal players. He cited re signing of Blanding and named Killifer Williams and Baumgardner amid contract disputes. Umpire rulings and upcoming meetings loom as the Federals plan to bid for top players and prepare for major league clashes.

Chicago Gilmore Blanding Cleveland Americans Killifer Williams Baumgardner Federals Cole Hid Chicaze Hil Lifer Federal League Wilk Ray O Collins Boston American Itcher Pluts Agun Cincinnati Bill Brennan Kansas City Indianapolis Wichita Falls Texas

Draw of Six Nations for the Davis Match

The draw for the six nations challenging the United States for the Davis international lawn tennis cup was made by FR D Wrenn chair of the American committee assisted by A E Adee. Germany and France drew opponents in the first round while Australia and Canada were paired in the early brackets.

New York March United States FR. D. Wrenn T. Adee Germany France Pyes Australia Canada Australasia British Isles Belgium Wrenn Europe Ades Boston Chicago Philadelphia

Maddox to Manage Wichita Ball Club

Nick Maddox former pitcher for the Pittsboro National League team will manage the local Western League club this season. He announced players will report for practice on March 16 in Wichita Kansas.

Wichita Kan Nick Maddox Pittsboro Maddox

Nashville training dates altered with new March 9

Nashville Tenn March 3 news states Nash Ville's training date shifted from March to March 9. The local club signed St. and Toombs, a Marion College pitcher living in Clinton, Kentucky, as a right hander.

Nashville Tenn Toombs Marion College Clinton, K

Blanding Heads to Athens for Spring Training

Cleveland Americans players Mitchell and Blanding left for Athens Ga to join spring training. Blanding reportedly signed a Federal League contract but refused to discuss details. Mitchell is expected to sign with the Americans on reaching the camp.

Marena

Goodwin Signs With Kansas City Federals

Claire Goodwin, third baseman last season for the Los Angeles PCL club, reported to Manager George Stovall of the Kansas City Federal League club today after recently signing a contract with the Federals.

Goodwin Feds Kansas City Claire Goodwin Los Angeles George Stovall Federals

Leach to Captain Cubs in Chicago Baseball Club

Tampa March announcement says outfielder Tommy Lesch will captain the Chicago National baseball club this year. Lesch previously served as captain when Every was absent, continuing a leadership role from last season.

Leach Cubs Tampa Fla Tommy Lesch Chicago National Baseball Club Teach

Kolehmainen and Sheppard Star in Kansas City Indoor Meet

In Kansas City on March 3 200 athletes expected at the Kansas City Athletic Club indoor track meet at Convention Hall. Hannes Kolehmainen and Melvin Sheppard from New York lead rivals from four Missouri Valley schools plus Nebraska Missouri Kansas and State Agricultural College and Oklahoma universities. Sheppard faces Northwestern half mile star Osborne in an 88 yard duel while Kolehmainen competes in a five mile event alongside Joseph Ray of Chicago in the big three mile race. Ray is noted as the prior five mile national junior champion and nearly matched Kolehmainen in a five mile race last year.

Kolehmainen Shepperd Kansas City Hannes Kolehmainen Melvin Sheppard Nework Kansas City Athletic Club Missouri Valley University of Nebraska Sheppard Osborne Northwestern College Joseph Ray Chicago Uannes

Close Game At G M A Court Wins For Donald Fraser

Donald Fraser edged Georgia Military Academy 23 to 20 in a tight afternoon contest. GM A led 9-7 at halftime but Fraser rallied with strong second half play, with Phillips and Van Valkenburg delivering key scores while Rodrigues topped GM A with 14 points.

Donald Fraser Georgia Military Academy Georgia Tary Academy G. M.A Rodriguez Porter Cobern GM. A Donald Praver Phillips van Valkenburg AL Porter Rodrigues Burgess Woodward Brown Thompson Battle van Valk

Tinker Announces Line-Up of Chicago Federals

Chicago March 3 Manager Tinker announced the line-up for the Chicago Federals asserting the club will be a permanent contender. The roster lists pitchers including Ad Brennan Claude Hendrix Tom McGuire and Jim McDonough with several Chicago semi pros and national league alums. Catchers include Art Wilson Jim Black and Bill Kilifer with first basemen John Kading Fred Beck and Bill Zwilling. Infielders feature John Farrel Rollie Zalder James Stanley and Joe Tinker. Outfielders are Al Wickland Cad Coles Fern Muncie and Max Flack.

Chicago Chicago Federals Tinker Ad Brennan Philadelphia Nationals Claude Hendrix Pittsburg Tom McGuire Irwin Lang C.J. Watson Milwaukee Henry Schmidt John G

The Atlanta Hosts Everywoman Pavlova Rose Maid Shifts

Theaters report heavy interest in Everywoman at the Atlanta with two matinees and a night. Pavlova and her Russian troupe head next week for Monday Tuesday performances with a grand symphony orchestra backing eighty five dancers. Also at the Atlanta a single matinee of The Rose Maid is set for Saturday. Forsyth showcases Dance Reveries with Ethel Green in vaudeville. The Lyric closes Dramatic Stock after a broad program.

Avance Sete Pavlova Orcestra Atlanta Forsyth Bury Ethel Green Vaudevile Ginever Williams Thomps Copeland Hackett Dhd Paul Armstrong Wr Hackett Columbia Calambla Theater Hyn Tom Witard Wo OH Trueheart Lontwa Beltle Mutie Wood Scurna Gn George Milton the Columbia

Lorgnettes Offered In Various Finishes By Opticians

A pair of lorgnettes makes shopping easier and glasses handy for a moment. Available in plain gun metal sterling silver sold plated solid gold and gold inlaid with white channel from Way Co Opticians 14 White W.

Opticians

Park board clashes over tree removals and labor parity

At yesterday’s park board meeting a clash erupted over Grant Park tree removals and the wage parity for laborers in Grant and Piedmont Parks. Commissioner Belcher attacked General Manager Carey and the improvement committee while Commissioner Young blamed politics and unionism for high labor costs. The board sent the labor parity issue to the finance committee for action and debated using existing funds for a car, with Green opposing the use of city money for a personal vehicle.

Park Board Carey James L. Belcher Belcher Park Board Improvement Committee Grant Park Piedmont Park Third Ward Waywes Young van Houten Grant and Piedmont Parks Piedmont Park Grant Fark Improvement Committee Quention Cheokee Tom Green Finance Committee

Pavilion Burned at Wildwood Park in Columbus

Wildwood park pavilion and the adjacent moving picture theater were destroyed by fire in Columbus, with damages estimated at 10 000 dollars insured. The buildings belonged to the Columbus Railroad Company and authorities suspect incendiary origin as a motorman on a nearby car reported a fleeing man at the scene. The park sits three miles from the city on a bell car line and was a popular summer resort.

Columbus Wildwood Park Pavilion Moving Picture Theater Columbus Railroad Company

Snodgrass Signs With Giants

New York reports on March 3 that Fred Snodgrass center fielder, short of a new deal, signed a three year contract with the Giants after rejecting the Mets initial offer and weighing a Federal League offer. The announcement came from president Hempstead in Marin, Texas.

Snodgrass Giants New York Auy President Hempstead Marin Texas Fred Snodgrass Centerfelder

Steamer Riversdale Floated Off Virginia Coast

Norfolk Va March 3 The British steamer Riversdale ashore near Little Island February 20 was floated at 11 tonight by the wrecking tug Rescue. The vessel carried 1,000,000 feet of lumber much of which was thrown overboard during salvage efforts. Riversdale will be towed to Norfolk for inspection and repair.

Norfolk Riversdale Little Island Hiversdale

Talley Appointed Referee in Bankruptcy in Macon

J N Talley longtime private secretary to Judge Emory Speer is named referee in bankruptcy for the Macon division by Judge W B Shepherd succeeding the late Alexander Proudfit. He has petitioned colleagues for respect and begun duties after being sworn in.

Macon J. N. Talley Emory Speer United States District Court W. B. Shepherd Florida Speer Talley Alexander Proudfit R. J. Bacon Albany Shepherd Judge Speer AH. Heyward, Jr

George Is Denounced For Conduct To Girls

New York March William R. George founder and former head of Georges Junior Republic Free Ville New York is scored by three informal judges in a public report. The investigation by committees of the Freeville Institution and the National Association of George Junior Republics found two charges sustained while the third scarce was not proven. The panel sustained improper overtures to a girl citizen and a separate charge about going to another location.

New York William R. George Georges Junior Republic Free Ville N.Y Freeville Institution National Association of George Junior Republics Stas George

Judges Deliberate in Case Involving Girl’s Room Incident

A courtroom panel led by Justice Joseph Choate Jr and Justice Samuel Seabury along with social worker Miss Lilian Ward examined the charges. An Ithaca Sunday report wrongly claimed the panel acquitted George, though the hearing's outcome was not stated.

Joseph Choate, Jr Samuel Seabury State Supreme Court Lilian Ward Ithace George

Do You Know Any Of These People Quaker Extract Claims

A promotional notice touts Quaker Extract and Oil of Balm with many unnamed testimonials. It lists alleged cures of tapeworms and stomach, liver, kidney, and female troubles. Readers are urged to visit Coursey & Moon's Drug Store for remedies and prepaid shipping on orders over a dollar.

Annie Donaldson Charles Owens Hast Point Calicutt Wiman Street Atlanta Journal Coursey & Mann'y Drug Store A.M Jessie Butles KF. Herter Fowler Street Enny Cutter Singleton Market Cane Street White Southern P. Moye East Point Coursey & Moon Muarfetta Street

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