Southern League elects president amid deadlock and rumors
The Southern League votes to select a new president at Hotel Tutwiler in Birmingham after the death of Judge William M Shavanaugh. Candidates include Robert H Baugh Charles Cragh Coburn Katanaugh and C T Crawford among others with a dark horse rumored to emerge if a stalemate continues. The decision carries wide interest across the South as business leaders weigh influence and possible nominees.
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Southern League
Tutwiler
Birmingham
Iudas
William M | Shavanaugh
Shie
News Apers Chambers of Commerce
Gstness
Mont
Robert H. Baugh
Birmingham Baseball Association
Charles Cragh
Oman
Crank 16
Favo
Coburn
Katanaugh
C T Crawford
Ice
Cide Shropshire
Nashville Tlub
J Marlin Speed
Memphis’ Club
South
Dyeedogs
Quiher Shoulders
Dothan Sets Sights On Proving Live Wire In League
Report from Dothan Alabama outlines a bold push to join the Georgia State League. A rapid subscription drive raises funds, with supporters optimistic the local baseball effort will surpass rival attendance figures in the league.
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Dothan
Thomasville Names Manager First In League
Thomasville becomes the first club in the George State league to appoint a manager for the upcoming season. Worth, previously at third base for the Hornets, was chosen by the new officers and directors Saturday night. New officers and directors were elected, a subscription fund started, and the season baseball plan advanced with positive outlook.
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Thomasville
Thomas Ile
Worth
Ahmed
Hornets
Phomasiilla
Dick Jemison
Horna
Esterday
Dick Temnison
Sporting Edrtei Tie
Konstitution
Thomisvilis
Alpanazed Toda
Daniels ‘Penitent
Gardne
Fow Simth
Mivah
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Amateurs Athletic Federation Meeting in Atlanta
The Amateurs Athletic federation will hold its first call meeting in Atlanta at 119 Peachtree Street on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Governing leaders will discuss plans for the coming baseball season and urge every league president to attend with key matters to be addressed.
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Amateurs Athletic Federation
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Wednesda
State League Names Its Umpire Staff
President Dick Jemison of the Georgia State League announced that the staff of umpires for the coming season had been completed. LaRocque named chief of staff, with White and Hlancick also on the crew, selected from fifty two applicants for the umpiring lineup.
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Dick Jemison
Georgia State
Fearne
SH. LaRocque
WPF
Atlanta Bov A Ho
Borseign School
Bna
Hlancick
Atlanta
Cold Wave Red Ash Jellied at Five Dollars
Carroll and Hunter advertise Cold Wave Red Ash jellied coal for five dollars per unit. The notice lists no further details beyond the price and sellers.
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Carroll & Hunter
Cracker a Day for Fans 12 Waldron Tryout Prospect
Willie Waldron, a Birmingham native from LaGrange, is shown to have impressed during a tryout with the Crackers and may compete for a regular roster spot. At 21, 5 feet 13 inches tall and 150 pounds, he is a right handed thrower and batter in his second pro season. Waldron arrived with a battered hand but showed potential as a developing star in the spotlight of Atlanta baseball.
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Waldron
Birmngham
LaGrange
Atlanta Waldron
Wath Teorange
Mingager Smith
Cross Country Run at Tech Saturday Draws Big Field
Hat Reynorms reports a three mile cross country at Tech timed to start with the baseball game versus Baverside. Enthusiasm runs high with many entrants from track teams and merchants offering prizes for top twenty five and team awards. Rex Powell, Alvin Coates among leading contenders with cakes and prizes for finishers.
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Tech
Schoel
Alvin Coates
Cust
G M C Coaches Build Formidable Nine For Spring Season
Georgia Military College aims for another winning baseball year as Coach Maddow shapes a strong lineup. Stars from last season return alongside new players. key positions include Ellison at catcher, Brogden 2B, Thresher or Hancock SS, Rhodes LF, Sykes CF, Whitehead RF, Turasher P. Practice games booked with Graves, Wacon SAG club, and several regional teams. Season schedule to be released.
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Ellison
Harper
Brogden
Thresher
Jiancock
Rhodes
Sykes
Fied Whitehead
Turasher
Tlerg Priding
Richmond Academy
Goldonemala
Fraser
Ameiicus
Cordele
Ates
Yellow Jackets Open Baseball Season With Riverside
The Tod Lellan Jackets begin their season at Grant Field with a three game set against Riverside Military Academy. Riverside is a strong rival, promising a tough opener as Jim Senior and Diag Ene Monsen debut for the Jackets, while last season’s ineligibility issue is noted.
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Riverside
Tod Lellan Jackets
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Grant Field
Hhiveglade Military Academy
Riverside Almays
Jim Senior
Diagene Monsen
Electric League Holds Second Meeting Amid Signups
The Electric League met for the second time on Tuesday at 345 o’clock at 119 Peachtier Street. The Western Union and General Electric teams have signified intent to enter the league. Applications from Crom and other teams requesting entries will be considered.
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Reague 4
Peachtier Street
Western Union
General
Alroay
Meir
Applendons
Crom
Trahchines
McCormick Faces Strenuous Task Official Lookouts Roster
The Lookouts list a diverse 1914 era roster with pitchers Morgan Harding Ross Ilaie Curie Hil Reynolds Welter Bernham as coach and Sailt Lake connections. Catchers Kitchens Thurton Betts Aue, first basemen Shanier and Carver, infielders Graff Starr Laptair, outfielders Van derager MacCornich Johnston Taberts Hickman and more, reflecting transfers from Boise Butte Salt Lake and Winston-Salem teams.
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Lookouts
Morgan
Harding
Ross
Ilaie Curie
Sears
Hil
Waco
Reynolds
Manatee
Boise
Butte
Bernham
Sailt Lake
Kitchens
Thurton
Betts
Aue
Salt Lake
Tirst
Stanis Bay
Crs
Local team awaits eleven-man battery in city Monday
Vattanooga John Vaith reports the local baseball squad, eleven pitchers and fielders, arrive Monday for training. Of twenty one players, four veterans are noted, with five of eight young pitchers to be tried behind the plate. Harris, Caveny, and Grill are infield fixtures as Roberts and Hickman join the center and left field prospects. A practice game against the Lniserssti of Chatanooga is slated for March 20 as training opens early March.
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Vattanooga
John Vaith
Batlers
Imleiders
Ifiel
Bill Bernhad
Union
Ogh Bernhard
Ofda
Witchens
Hetts
Harris
Michigan
Stati
Caveny
Grill
Lusk
Phanle
Johnalor
MtCormick
North Carolina
Roberts
F Hickman
Hickman
Covent
Dee Walsh
Milton Stock
Walter Barbare
Lnisersti
Chattanoog
Hagan Wins Exhibition Match At Tampa Club
Walter Hagan won an exhibition match at the Tampa Auto and Golf Club with a score of 142, defeating TM Barnes who totaled 141. Tom WeNamara and H. Herrigan also competed, while Hagan lowered the club record from 144 and Barnes set a new individual hole record during the afternoon round.
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Tampa
Havana Reds on Tour Opens United States Exhibition
The Havana Reds, Cuban National League champions, arrived in Tampa on March 7 to begin a tour of exhibition games. They will face the Phillies in St. Petersburg and the Cubs as part of a circuit stretching to multiple U.S. venues. The squad plans a nationwide schedule ahead.
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Havana Reds
Tampa Dia
Phillies
St. Petersburg
Luesda
Cubs
United States
State and Local Tax Returns Now
Tax returns due as books close April 30. State and county offices urge filers to complete forms promptly to avoid penalties and late fees.
Crackers Begin Spring Training Wednesday Start
Manager Bill Smith of the Crackers announced a Wednesday start for spring training at Ponce de Leon Path. Seven players have reported including Basemen Fibel Coffey and Browning and outfielders Tinnn Merin, with more expected as preparations begin for the season. The team will travel to Macon for exhibition games against the Boston Braves, champions.
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The
Crackers
Weynesday
Ponce de Leon
Surat
Fibel
Coffey
Tinnn
Merin J PH
Johnson and Willard to Fight in Havana
John Johnson and Jess Willard are set for the heavyweight title bout in Havana Cuba during the last week of April. Willard, from Los Angeles, is expected to depart soon and plans to stay in Paso Texas briefly before leaving for Havana. Johnson prepares to defend the title as the world heavyweight champion.
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Texas
Johnson Willard
Havana
Cuba
Willards¢ Mannose
Willard
Los Angeles
St Tonia and Houston play to a four all draw
Report of practice style scores shows St Tonia and Houston tied 4 to 4. Nearby notes claim St Louis and Beaumont teams split results with varied opponents. Some lines mix names like Brown Cubs and New York Nationals in Texas league context.
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St Tonia
Houston
St Louis
Slousten
Giant
Datlas
Dallas Lexas
New York Nationals
Vailas Lexas
Valdosta to Name Manager This Week
Valdosta Georgia reports a manager for the Georgia State League team will be chosen early next week. Six or seven applicants under consideration. Jordan possible if he accepts reduced pay. Many players seeking jobs due to disbandment of small leagues. reduced salaries expected under national commission rules for under-contract and reserve players.
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Valdosta Ga Mare
Igydosta
Jordan
Leserve
Recerer
National Commission
Handsome Manos and Players at Candler Building
Local ad offers handmade Manos and players at the Candler Building with an honest price comparison claim. The vendor invites visitors to view products and guarantees quality while promising savings. Contact Ivy 4571 for details.
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Candler
Vou
Inquiry Message Sent to Great Britain and France
Washington reports indicate a message of inquiry was sent to Great Britain and France seeking a clear explanation of their joint embargo against German and neutral shipping. Officials say the inquiry aims to learn how enforcement will be applied to cargoes, detainees, and predeclare shipments, and how nationals will be affected.
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Washington
Bryan
Brita
France
Wdar
Uss
Nelia Teunt
Aenglind
United States
Southern Blight Attacked By Madden at Boston Meeting
A mass meeting in Boston condemned congressional and state discrimination against Black people. Speakers Moorfield Stove and Congressman Martin B Wadden argued Southern influence blocks fair legislation, noting Southern members wield outsized power despite one quarter of the county population. The gathering was hosted by the Boston branch of the NAACP.
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Congress
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Moorfield , Stove
Boston
Martin B Wadden
Concussman Madden
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National Assocatin For the Advancement of
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28 Men to Be Tried on Corruption Charge
In federal court, 28 men face trial on conspiracy charges tied to last November’s election. Defendants include Don R Roberts mayor and Dennig Shes sheriff, with judges and county officers among the named. The case marks a first federal bid to prosecute alleged election act violations by a United States senator and a U.S. representative.
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Idanapelles
Terre
United States
National House of Representatives
Auburn Star Slam at Atlantic Beach
A chaotic scene at Atlantic Beach ends in the gunfire death of a local figure associated with the Auburn team. Eyewitnesses report a chauffeur and two men were involved, with one of the attackers believed to have fired the fatal shot amid a confrontation near the shore.
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Auburn
Atlantic Beach
Grammar School League Opens Season Meeting at Peritzer Street
The grammar school league held its first meeting of the season at 11 70 Gulock on Peritzer Street this afternoon at 119 Mearhtree Street. A Granvna School Games committee planned to have representation at the meeting.
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Dzrammar School
Peritzer Street
Gulock
Mearhtree Stree
Granvna School
Gams
Nealing
Handkerchiefs and customer names dominate Peachtree shop talk
An old store notice from 9 Peachtree explains how staff address customers by first names to build respect and trust. It notes a shift to personalized service and mentions spring fashion, including colored border handkerchiefs.
Missing names and interment details at Walton grave
Fragmentary OCR describes a funeral and interment service for Pauline Glass with multiple names including Miss Pauline Glass and Mr Se TIO. Invites and attendees listed, with references to a memorial at a forest or cemetery, and procession details around a local area.
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Electric League
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Bill” Smith
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Tripod Paint Co
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Marc Waster
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Boeversal Film Co
Williamson Seserved Submarine
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Vane Giel
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Wilson
John J. Woodside Storage Co
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