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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

2

Matty Praised by Manager Frank for Crackers Ground

Manager Frank praised Matty for the Crackers field work after a Valdosta inspection. He spoke of superb training grounds and hotel accommodations and recommended Matty for a groundkeeper job if a big league club needed one. Transportation was sent for players as Valdosta camp preparations begin this week.

Frank Monday Wilson Valdosta Dick Jemison Frank Crackers Matty saBiees Ae Pott Oy Finis Wilson Mobile Gulls Gulls

Training camp notes pace player arrivals at Valdosta

March 1¢ and March 15 stay during the training season as Frank prepares to leave for Valdosta. Matty will oversee the camp with Pitchers Davis Robertson Wheeler and Catchers Niederkorn Gutierrez set to join this week. Infielders Marcan Lennox Jancaar Jenkins Munch and Outfielders Moran Thrasher McDonald arrive next week. Osborn’s arrival is uncertain due to club issues. Manager Frank’s trades remain in place awaiting developments.

Frank Valdosta Matty Davis Robertson Wheeler Niederkorn Gutierrez Marcan Lennox Jancaar Jenkins Munch

Coach Bean Prefers Georgia Candidate Pool After Inspection

Athens Ga March 6 Special Coach Bean favors the Georgia candidate pool after a brief look and expects a fair team from the mix. Trials feature five or six Atlanta players among rough but promising prospects at every position including pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders.

Athens Bean Georgia Atlanta Clements Schuessiar Johnson Parks Gillis Erwin McWhorter Carraway Brown Crawford Bondurant Owen Hardman David Brooks Rawson Kemp Keener Hopkins Burgess Satterfield Fox Dunn Westbrook Owens Jones J. Down Smith Philpot Merritt Bond Pagustiehanm Pound Holden Spurlock Davis Parham Cebantas Che

Eternal Magdalene Manager Revisits Eastern League Roots

Athens reporter notes coach Bean meeting former Eastern league player John J. Dillon, now manager of The Eternal Magdalene company touring Atlanta. Dillon, once a Providence catcher in the league's famed 24 game winning streak, is married to leading lady Clare Jacl.

Athens Bean John J. Dillon Sanford Field Dillon Eternal Magdalene Atlanta Clare Jacl Providence

Savannah Franchise Goes to Montgomery

Montgomery gains the Savannah Georgia franchise of the South Atlantic league after secretary Charles E. Walton formally tendered it to Montgomery. At tonight’s meeting C Hurley was elected president with E B Jo geeph as vice president and treasurer. The board includes seven Montgomery men and C H Walton of Columbus, Ga. The Montgomery manager will be chosen from several applicants later this week.

Montgomery Ala Charles E. Walton Savannah C. Hurley E. B. Jogeeph C H. Walton Columbus

Looking Them Over with Billy Evans on Base Running Rules

Discussion on base running rights after overrunning first base and the 1908 1909 rule changes. The article explains how turning left toward second base could put a runner out under old rules, the removal of that clause, and the advantages of the new rule allowing runners to use leftward movements to assess plays and potentially advance. It emphasizes fair play and in-game awareness.

Fang

Goodrich Men End Convention Today in Atlanta

The closing session of the Goodrich salesmen convention at the Ansley hotel in Atlanta will feature R J Murphy delivering his farewell address to southern salesmen. The two day event has been praised by attendees for instruction and pleasant social functions, including a theater party at the Forsyth and a Capital City club gathering.

Atlanta Ansley Hotel R J. Murphy Goodrich Company Capital City Club R. J. Murphy Forsyth Theater J. C. Burke Saies M. H Stevens Pine Room Ansley W. G. Henderson RJ. Murphy H. J. Murphy J. 3. Cheshire D. 1D. Warner O. D. Bartlet J. R. Cheshire J. Chartre W. Henderson M. H. Stevens B.D. Warner Z. W. Little W. A. Christy M. Ritter Charlotte T. Kemp Birmingham Mr.Paxton Jacksonville Fo. Haasler New Orleans C. D. Bartlett B. Baugh Tira North Carolina W. W. Colle Feld Tire F. Wise Feld Fire South Carolina W. McPherson South Georgia North Florida W. M. Pound Feld Thre Alabama South Tennessee CE. Boutelle Seid North Georgia N.L. Haumann Field Tire Florida A. H E. Willett Loutelana

Pappas Arrives for Moore Bantam Title Bout

Jimmy Pappas returned from St. Louis to Atlanta to meet Pal Moore next Tuesday in a bantam clash weigh in at 116 pounds. The former flyweight champion of the American Boxing Association, celebrated for his city publicity, plans to box in Atlanta again after stints in Nashville St Louis Wichita and other cities. Tickets go on sale at Rex Furnlin Bros and Chess cigar store with ringside seats from 50 cents to $2.

Jimmy Pappas St. Louis Atlanta Jimmy American Boxing Association Jeems Sport Sullivan Vision Pappas Moore Bloore Appas Mom- His Nashville Little Rock Wichita Texas St. Paul Johnny Ertle BeSdy Burns Pal Moore Bak] Fleming Jimmy Murray Kid Underwood Jor Levy New York Pal Harry Downey Frank Whitney Cellar Rapids Iowa Rex, Fumlin Bros Chess Whitney

Red Parker Signs With Augusta Club

Carl Eubanks, then Atlanta Bey, returning to the Sally league, has named himself manager of the Augusta team and signed Rad Parker, a local boy, to the roster as he begins duty. Morris Brown plays A U on Wednesday at 3 pm after last Saturday’s game. both teams in good shape despite weather, with Atlanta University reportedly stronger than last year and Morris Brown known for fast, aggressive play.

Carl Eubanks Atlanta Morris Brown A. U Atlanta University

Poison Snow Fatal for Georgia Boy

Cornelia Georgia March 6 Roy Scruggs seven year old son of George Scruggs overseer in Colonel Yeomans orchard died after eating snow containing spray mixture used there. Poison caused death within twenty four hours Locust Grove Institute girls beat Sixth District Agricultural School 25 to 4 in basketball Miss Waller stood out.

L. G.I Tocust Grove Locust Grove Institute

Trading Stamp Plan Under State Control

Washington March 6 The Florida trading stamp law taxing each place of business that gives stamps with merchandise was held constitutional by the supreme court. The ruling preserved state regulation over premium advertising and anti discriminatory taxation arguments. The decision notes recent Georgia ruling on taxes on tobacco stores using coupons as class legislation but did not settle broader coupon tax questions.

Washington Florida Supreme Court Alabama California Colorado Georgia Maryland Nebraska Missouri Illinois Rhode Island New York Supreme Court of Georgia

DeKalb Superior Court Opens Under Smith in Decatur

In Decatur Georgia the DeKalb Superior Court opened with Judge C W Smith and Solicitor General G Mapler presiding. The grand jury organized with Edgar Dunlap foreman J A Bar clerk and C B Everett assistant clerk. Judge Smith emphasized enforcement of prohibition gaming and highway speed laws as the civil and criminal dockets are heavy and the term may run two weeks.

Decatur DeKalb Superior Court C. W. Smith G. Mapler Edgar Dunlap J. A. Bar Lerk C. B. Everett Smith Uie

IntraState Petition on Georgia Rail Rates Imminent

Georgia railroads plan a intra state rate revision likely filed today with the state railroad commission. The move, aiming to level tariffs to align with interstate rates effective January 1, will raise overall averages and affect most Georgia towns. Commission staff have prepared statistics for a high-stakes hearing.

Georgia State Railroad Commission Southeast Ie Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad Commission

Largest Surety Bond Ever Issued in State

Athens March 6 Special One of the largest bonds ever issued in Georgia guarantees the James M. Smith estate at Smithonia will be managed with accuracy and honesty. The American Surety Company of New York wrote a 1 million dollar bond with a 1475 cent premium for six temporary administrators, replacing prior personal bonds. W M McCaule of Atlanta, who arranged the deal, arrived after the court order.

Athens Georgia American Surety Company of New York James M. Smith Smithsonia Smith W. M. McCaule Atlanta American Surety Company

Demonstration Agent Builds Cooperation With Butts County Youths

Jackson Georgia March 6 Special A feature of county demonstration work this year is the forming of industrial clubs to support Boys Corn clubs Girls Canning clubs and Pig clubs Farm Agent Rice has organized several clubs at Variona schools with regular meetings every two to three weeks Butts County led Georgia and the United States in corn club production last year and plans a larger diversification season

Jackson Butts County Rice Varlona Butta County Georgia United States

Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

Miller's Antiseptic Oil claims instant relief for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints and headaches with external and internal use for coughs colds diphtheria and tonsillitis. The advertisement touts deep penetration tested by pouring drops on leather and guarantees the golden red oil at 26 and 40 cents with money back if unsatisfied.

For Sale By Any Of Jacobs 11 Stores In Atlanta

A county ad lists property or merchandise for sale at all eleven Jacobs stores located in Atlanta. The notice invites bids or offers, indicating a bulk sale option across multiple outlets and inviting potential buyers to engage with the seller network.

Jacobs Atlanta

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