Southern League picks feature jet age bench managers in Dixie
The Southern League plans for 1305 list Otto Jordan at second base for Atlanta and Newt Tisher with Fisher named as catcher in Nashville. Lew Whistler leads Memphis at first, Robert Gilkes covers multiple roles, and Dale Gear takes on Little Rock. Birmingham’s Vaughan key at first, two nonplaying managers noted, and a wide mix of pitching staffs across clubs.
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Dixieland
Atlanta
Otto Jordan
Feld
Jordan
Ife
Nashvile
Newt Tisher
Fisher
Newt
Memphis
Lew Whistller
Lew
Montgomery
Robert Gilkes
Gilkes
Bob Wa
Dale Gear
Little Rock
Birmingham
Vaughan Wi
Vaughan
Charlie Frank
New Orleans Pelicans
Thomas O'Brien
Montgomery Beeeball
Charlee Frank
Trepitching
Hike Thie
Bursham
Sparks
Exter Rucker
Dwyer
Ely
Smith
DeMakin
Butter
New Orleans
Whitridge
Dannehower
Glenson
Breitenstein
Dunnam
Frank Wilson
Dysrat Mermpils
Srelt Herr
Stockdale
Sages
Bet
Whitttridge
Dunham
Glender
Whit
Whittridge
Frest
Wiggs
Memoua
Frown
Strelt
Suggs
Thatcher
Charles Leonhardt World Wrestling Championship Bid
Charles Leonhardt plans to meet James Parr in a Graeco-Roman title match after a lifetime of wrestling. The veteran recalls 6000 matches, 3000 events, travels across Europe and Asia, and claims near total success in Graeco-Roman style, with eight rivals capable of beating him in catch-as-catch-can. He highlights belts won, circuses toured, and study of jiu jitsu in Japan as part of his enduring career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leonhardt
James Pen
Leonhardt
Europe
Jon Acktion
Philadelpha
Hag
Philadelphia
South America
India
Japan
France
Italy
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Spain
Avieken
J Leonhardt
Neuralah
Jenkins
Gotch
Dwyer
Atherton
Parr
McLeod
Hea
Ernest Rueber
James Parr
Neuralat
Keventy
Tom Jenkins
Getch
Ackilon
Jenny
Aml
Australia
Africa
Austria
Germany
Bohemia
Switzerland
Belgium
Norway
Waenvaesseheek
Corellini Circus
van ‘Rover Hippodrome
Rnrest Roeber
Muldoon-Roeber
Roeber
Calcutta
Singapore
Berlin
Polfee Gazette
Cleveland Club Meets Gotch Dwyer in Atlanta This Week
Cleveland comes to Atlanta as Americans train nationwide. Lajoie stars as manager, with early season prep in Atlanta and other cities. Gotch agrees to meet Mike Dwyer in Atlanta, two falls in one hour, purse terms to be arranged. Atlanta Athletic Club ready to host a straight catch as catch can bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cleveland
Montgomery
Gate City
Macon
Chicago
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Shreveport
St Louis
Detroit
New York
Walania
Lajoie
Bay
Flick
M. J. Dwyer
Frank Gotch
Mike Dwyer
Atlante
Gotch
Dwyer
M. J. Dwrer
Birmingham
Frank A
Atlanta Athletic Club
Anzious
Fearing and Scott Victors in Boston Doubles Tennis Final
George B. Fearing Jr and H D Scott defeated Quincy Shaw Jr and H H Ly to win the United States doubles championship at the Boston Tennis and Racket Club. Scores were 12-5, 18-8, 15-7 and 11-6, with the victors taking four official matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George B. Fearing, Jr
H. D. Scott
Quincy A. Shaw, Jr
HH. ‘Ly
Atlanta Club Signs Stafford Amid Busy Player Talks
The Atlanta club completes a signing for Bob Stafford after weeks of holding out for higher pay. Stafford, a former Newark draft pick, joins a strong infield alongside Jordan Morse and Krug, with expectations of solid defense and power. Other teams like New Orleans and Birmingham are noted for their own infield depth as Powell builds a competitive roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brattora
Bob
Atlanta
Stafford
Powell
Newark
Sub
Burnham
Tallius
Bop
Georgia and South Carolina mills sue over freight rates
Cotton factories in Georgia and South Carolina file a major interstate commerce suit in Augusta alleging unjust and excessive freight charges. The case targets multiple rail and steamship lines and cites rate hikes from 37 to 41 cents per 100 pounds, with signaling of heavy losses and terminal and marine insurance costs as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Carolina
Warren Manufacturing Company
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Warrenville
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
F £Tbley Manufacturing Company
Augusta
John FP. King
New York
N.Y
Southern Railway
Charleston
Old Dominion Steamships
New York City
Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
Carolinea
Greenwood
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk Charbor
Old Dominion
Granitevilla
Vencluse
S C
Norfolk
De*fendant
Southern Railwiay Company
South Carolina and Georgia
Southern Hallway Company
Jease
Sald South Carolina and Georgia Railroad Company
Complainants Seek Regulation Of Unreasonable Transport Rates
The document lists multiple cotton goods defendants and alleges violations of the interstate commerce act by charging excessive transportation rates and prejudice. Complainants request the commission to compel defenses to cease violations, hear proof, award damages, and issue further orders as needed. Located at Augusta, Georgia, August 29, with signatures from presidents of Warren, Graniteville, Enterprise, Sidney, Augusta Factory, and John P. King manufacturing firms.
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Augusta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshal Stalnaker
Mosley
Washington
Custedlyn
Smythe
The
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Tthe Sibrey Manufacturing Company
John P. King Manufacturing Company
Southern Railway Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Charleston and West
Carolina Railway Company
Seaboard Air Line
Ratina
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Clyde Steamship Dam
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
Warren Manufacturing Co
E. Verdrey
Graniteville Manufacturing Co
T J. Wickman
Enterprise’ Manufacturing Co
3. P. Verdrey
Sidney Manufacturing Co
Youn Chatee
Augusts
Stewart Phinizy
John P. King Manufacturing Co
Bandon Thomas
Pelicans Win From Waddell in Second Series Game
New Orleans March 6 Pelicans beat the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 5 at Athletic Park. Rube Waddell started for Philadelphia, five innings, with McCrans finishing. Brettenstein Stratton Danne hewer and Sullivan starred for New Orleans. Nonan covered first and Mar. attendance around 4,000. Blankenship leaves Columbus for Cincinnati to join the Reds as catcher this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pelicans
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletic Park
Rube Waddell
McCrans
Brettenstein
Stratton
Dannehewer
Sullivan
Hahn
Nonan
Frank
Philadelpta
Carpenter
Coaches Pick Southern Baseball Teams For Season Opener
Opening college baseball arrives in ten days with a Atlanta match between Tech and Cleveland professionals. Coaches Heinman Dickinson and Billy Smith head strong programs at Tech Georgia Mercer and Macon preparing lineups, batting plans, and pennant hopes as southeast colleges announce their coaching lists and affiliations across multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tech
Cleveland Professionals
Tech Pari
Heinman
Dickinson
Georgia
Billy Smith
Macon
Georgia Teco
John Heismann
Pennsylvania
Marvin Dickinson
Mercer University
Bully Smith
Matan
Alabama
Stouch
Auburn
Donahue
Yale Vanderallt
Tom David Cumberland
Clarke
Hirmingham
Wofford
Brown
North Carolina
Nashville
Mullane
Lawson
Boston
Clemson
John McMakin
Wake Forest
Dick Crozier
Atlan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Bay
W. H. Bernhard
Tleading
Cleveland America
C. Carr
Cleveland Club
Bob Stafford
Eddie Pleiss
Tut
Crozier
Ita
Dexter
Morse
Nok- Jett
Krug
McGay
Gong
Hoth
Hia
McCay
Noblett
McCoy
Werden
Turner
Stewart
Beck
Holly
Plass
Roche
Felican
Vaughen
Wrerd
Moore
Hafford
Whistler
Watters
McEilveen
Collins
Tamsety
Keenan
Wttle
Crackers
Pleiss
Ab Powell
Galveston
Lebanon
Abner
Dick Crogler
Joynerius
Fleiss
Athinta
Eadie Pleies
Ajanta
Dick Cromer
Berdie McCay
Hoxey
Keith
Spring St
Alanis
Waddell
Blankenship
Cincinnati
Columbus
Seattle
Wash
Jacksonville
Fle
Reds
Furman
Bernie McCay
Trinity
Blockdale Sewanee
King Batley
Susaon
Warnio
Oluett, Reach
Acd
Fiseman & Weil
Foot Outfitters
Whitehall ST
Mis
Rosa F
Monnish
Peachtree St
Cor
Forrest Ave
Bell
Standard
J.M. High CO
Hanta
Price Drildip
National Surgical Institute
South Pryor
Atlanta, Ga
Tabre
Jabanets
Buffet
Glas
Davis & Freeman
Jd, P, Stevens & Bro
Grankshaw
Eniae
Haynes
Mellichamp Waiteball
E. c. Griffin
Sete CU Dental
Whitehall Street
Brown & Allen's
Belle Phowe
Spaper
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