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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1916

Page

9

Frank May Have Some New Crackers Players Incoming

By Dick Jemison manager Charley Frank of the Crackers returns from Valdosta Ga where he surveyed the camp and field. News includes pending deals a shortstop catcher and pitcher likely to be announced soon. First squad reporting day set with Perry Lafitte Davis Wilson Robertson Day Wheeler Niederkorn Gutierrez arriving to join a growing camp. Remodelling at Ponce de Leon aims to raise seating capacity to 12 000 to 15 000 with enhanced bleachers and grandstand seating for larger crowds.

Dick Jemison Charlies Frank The Crackers Valdosta Rank Olsbt Matty Tims Frank Hell Scott Perry Jim Lafitte Wilbur Davis Finish Wilson Frank Robertson Virgil Day Young Wheeler Niederkorn Gutierrez Ith Fowcey Colsson Ponce de Leon Smith Atlanta Andrews Ben Ainley Hotel Billy” Smith Charley Frank Hugh Gardoya Sam Mayer Lafi

Frank Returns Home Today

Discusses baseball rules and plays that challenged officials at the Polo Grounds and in a World Series. Describes a balk ruling by an umpire, a sequence where runners advanced on a misplayed hit, and subsequent rule changes to clarify when a ball remains in play after striking an umpire. A later incident in the Athletics vs. Newark series shows a ball striking an umpire after passing the infield and the ensuing scoring implications.

Polo Grounds Borton New York Americans Collins Jack Barry Barry Hill Dineen Bateman Wan Athletics Newark Harry Davis Davis

Conlon Knocks Out Kenrick in Nineteenth at New Orleans

Johnny Conlon defeats Jim Kenrick in the nineteenth round at New Orleans to claim bantamweight honors. The Briton showed stubborn resolve, yet faded after a fierce finish as Conlon landed a decisive blow that toppled Kenrick. The two fought a brutal rematch after a prior 16 round affair.

Johnny Conlon Jim Kenrick New Orleans Kenrick Conlon Crescent City Allerican Pip Tuck Johnny Jim

Princeton Uni baseball team to start 28 games March 29

The report notes Princeton University baseball opens a 28 game slate March 29 with Wells and Pigg leading 26 games. It mentions Stone of New York and Brooklyn, coach Gay Mekatls, Wickalls with English oars, and large Bowling Association participation. San Diego aims to be Pacific coast yachting hub with international regatta plans. The piece references Love, a 6 foot 7.5 inch Southpaw for New York Americans, Jess Willard height comparisons, Swedish athletes visiting, and matches against Metropolitan and New England associations.

Princeton University Wells Pigg Ing Stone New York Brooklyn Gay Mekatls Wickalls Gian S Great Abouis Bowling Association San Diego Pacific Coast Yeratts Sor Poe Metor Sam Yim Love Loveta Jess Willard Metropolitan Association Trav Wit New England Association Boston Central Amateur Athletic Union Ath- Secor Rim Aman Isagge

Connie Mack’s College Men Succeed No More in Baseball Picks

Connie Mack’s college recruits once crafted his pennant winning machine but recent years show disappointing returns. The piece notes Davies at Amherst, Kopf from Fordham, Wyckoff from Bucknell, and others as examples of Mack’s educated picks failing to replicate past glories. It contrasts early success with current struggles and hints that the college pipeline may have peaked.

Connie Mack Eddie Frank Gettysburg College Connie Tloyd Davies William Davies Peabody Mas Amherst St.Louis Browns Oldring Mack Iim Koné Bristol Conn Fordham College Connies Eagle Eys Kopf San Antonio Mack~men Brady Toledo Athletics Cleveland Commie Wryehom Jacksonville J. Weldon Bucknell College Christy. Mathewson Wyckoff Seson Agai

Tinker and His Cubs Leave for Florida Spring Camp

Twenty Chicago Nations players and staff left for the Tam training camp aboard a special train. Officials include manager Tinker, president Weeghman, William Walker, and Al Plamondon. The party travels to Jacksonville with amusements on board as a dozen more squad members report later in the week.

Chicago Chicago Nations Ted Tinker Tam Jacksonville Phonograph Planas Weeghman William Waltker al Plamondon Gab Lerze Ae Tampa

Decatur Girls Team Nearing Championship After Win Dispute

Mias Adama, Cox College physical director, told The Constitution last night that Decatur High School has not won the sectional championship. Cox College won a 6 to 2 game at Crystal Palace Saturday and the three out of five series remains open with a fourth game scheduled next Thursday at Crystal Palace.

Mias Adama Cox College Decatur High Crystal Palace Decatur Decstur High

Cleveland 8 New Orleans 5 practice game report

Cleveland Americans beat New Orleans 9 to 5 in an exhibition at the training camp with two home runs and stellar fielding. Batteries Bagby and ONeill for New Orleans. Daly Singer and Deberry behind Cleveland.

Cleveland New Orleans Cleveland Americans Southern Association Bagby O'Neil Daly Singer Deberry Y. Kiepfer Smith Roberts Cal

Pappas Here Today Moore Later In Week

The article previews Jimmy Pappas return to Atlante on Tuesday night March 14 and Moore’s high standing, detailing Pappas top flyweight status and Moore’s victories over notable opponents. Transportation and training notes indicate the bout will be a major flyweight clash in the south.

Pappas Moore Jimmy Pappas Atlante Sant Sinch Pappas Jim Atlanta Jimmy Whoerenoigs Ove Hiddlerman Johnny Ertle Hid Williams Willams Pal Williams Pals Merman Ertle Heth Memphis Gaube Moore Pappas Ia Irinkers Pal Moore Harry Dow- Rey Frank Whitney Levy Newark Ruph Ceween Eid Ben Qyeen

Alleged British Agent Disappears After Massive Deposit

In Valdosta and Live Oak reports, Dr Thomas Behany, an alleged Canadian government agent, promised to establish a concentration camp for horses and routes for Allied Europe. He attracted railroad men and livestock dealers, deposited about 240000, and vanished weeks later. officials say he is unknown and the British attaché denies any knowledge of him.

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Love is Bound Over For Hiding Assets in bankruptcy case

One of the first cases of the year came before United States Commissioner Cornett as merchant Winder was bound by 1800 bond for alleged concealment of assets totaling 2000. His brother Sean E. Love was indicted by the federal grand jury on the same charge in this local proceeding.

United States Germiasioner Cornett Winder Sean E. Love

Classified Personal Professional Cards Notice

Individuals and firms advertise services including Attorneys-at-Law at Connahy Building Atlantic Avenue and phone listings. Also offerings for musical instruments, shorthand education, Montessori method tutoring, stenographic bureau, and private tutoring in mathematics languages and history with exam prep.

Brewster Bibert Howell, Jr Hush M. Dorsey Arthur Heyman Dormey Rata Stenographic Bureau Fourth National Bank Wikfisld P Woolt Cable Plana dl A

WRECKER KILLED IN RAILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR ROME

Rome Georgia March 6 Wesley Lewis wrecking foreman of the Southern railway aged 46 was struck by a freight car while his crew worked at Braxi hospital and died en route to a local hospital. He is survived by his wife two sons Shepard Lewis and one daughter Jajia May Lewis all residents of Rome.

Rome Epecia Wesley Lewis Southern Railway Braxi Sur Shepard Oration, Lewis Jajia May Lewis

Cost of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified ad rates and insertion rules outline the service terms for placing Want Ads. Ads require a minimum of two lines and six words per line, with no phone-only submissions. The Constitution disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion and notes telephone orders may incur immediate payment.

Allonia Main Dune Atlanta Rall Levery Home

Help Wanted Classified Ads Mixed Listings

A jumble of recruitment notices from various employers seeks male laborers sales staff and tradespeople. Advertisements include barber training with wages, planers and hand tools positions, automobile salesman roles, general sales and solicitors, and traveling sales agents with earnings potential and commission plans.

Booker T. Washington Dead Agents Wanted Memoriam Ad

Classified style notice seeks salespeople and clerks with high school or college education. Mentions memorial, frame sizes, publishing company, interview location at Hurt Building, Atlanta exam samples, and railway clerk calls. Includes ages 22 to 30, wages and training details, and miscellaneous employment offers.

Booker T. Washington Hilitps Publishing Company Finance Tada Isarn Harber Ing. Leme Atlanta Rochester Toone Hoch Rall Bay Beal

Classified Notice for Situation Wanted Ad Requests

A fragmented late notice from The Constitution advises Situation Wanted advertisers to resubmit text with a week between postings. It references a range of chores, a contact number card, and calling for updated postings to appear in the next issue.

Constitution

Wanted Ads in The Constitution Chronicle

A dense, old time classified fragment listing numerous Situation Wanted notices. Includes bookkeepers, clerks, salesmen, office staff, and personal service roles with references, locations in Georgia, pay terms, and advance ad payment requirements. Emphasizes wholesale retail grocery ties, varied positions, and requests for immediate placement.

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For Sale Auto and Motorcycle Deals in Atlanta

A garbled classified page offers one light Premier Six chassis with or without roadster body and a 1916 electric coupe at sacrifice for cash. Also advertised are a Poib Cola touring car, a 49 Bute four doorway with latest improvements, and a B-M-F roadster. Listings include bikes and trades, with contact routes at Peachtree Street, Constitution, and various phone hints. Local dealers and individuals push hot deals as leaving town or seeking quick cash.

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