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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1915

Page

12

Wagnon to Manage Americus Ball Club in Georgia League

Americus Ga March 10 Special The Americus ball club signs John Wagnon former big league outfielder to manage the Americus team He will start signing players immediately and promises a strong squad for opening day The town supports the franchise with a fund to guarantee its financial success and Wagnon will build a four man strong roster for the season

Americus Americus Ball Club John Wagnon Swagmon Americus Club Georgia Brave Wagnon Ora George Kircher Flynn Harry Holland Clark Griffith Minneapolis Eily Smith Smith Don Flynn Bill Joe Jenkins Atlanta Stanford Cal Pene

Biplane Record Claimed After High Altitude Feats

Chicago flyer pinith on March 10 flew a biplane loaded with twenty four rockets over Lake Michigan. He looped the loop seven times and thirty times from 4900 feet, claiming a new record despite a 44 inch hole burned in a canvas plane.

Chicago Acour Pinith Lake Michigan

Crackers Open Spring Practice At Ponce de Leon

About 300 fans watched the Crackers begin workouts with Billy Smith leading 11 prospects through batting and bunt drills. Several players from last season joined new hopefuls as the squad readies for ten days of morning and afternoon sessions, with key notes on Flynn and Jenkins arrival and continued roster building toward twenty five players.

Dick Jemison Ponce de Leon Crackers Jm Billy Smith Smith Auune Raport Dent Thompson Pearson Jacksonville Sally Teague Heitz Manning Auburn Montgomery Crackers Browns Jenkins Rumler St Louis Niederkorn Charlotte

Feds Suit Continued in Kansas City Franchise Case

The federal suit seeking to restrain transferring the Kansas City franchise to Newark was continued to next Monday. E. E. Gates, representing the Federal, asks time to persuade Harry Sinclair to operate the franchise in Kansas City this year. A conference of both sides, at Judge Baldwin's suggestion, prompted the compromise effort.

Chicago Maronty Suage Waldwin Kanstag City Baseball Glub Federal League Kansas City Newark E. E. Gates Federal Eugene Harry ‘Sinclair Baldwin

Dothan Baseball Club Organized in Dothan Alabama

Dothan Alabama March 10 special at a meeting of stockholders of the Dothan Baseball association officers were elected T A Ward president A Th Ussery M X Ford vice president JS Eisenby secretary treasurer Directors named Faulk Golson Baker Barnes Jackson Jones Denron Hin Harris Faulkner and Grant A directors meeting to select a manager and organize park buildings and fence will be held this week public spirited citizens continue subscriptions and donations the outlook for Dothan's first year of organized baseball is encouraging

Dothan Ala Stokkholders Dothan Baseball Association T. A. Ward A. Th. Ussery M.X.” Ford Vics JS. Eisenby C., . Faulk C. O. Golson D. W. Baker B. G. Barnes

Buffalo Feds Arrive in Athens with stars on roster

The Buffalo Federals arrived in Athens, twenty six players are on hand including Joe Agier, Hugh Bedient, Walter Binir, Clyde Hagle and Dalton. Easton natives Lefty Moran is expected soon while Russell Ford suffered an injury from a bounding ball. The team will train daily and play several games against the university team.

Athens Maren Buffalo Pererals Sanford Russell Ford Moran Schrntley Joe Agier Atlanta Lat Chase Hugh Bedient Boston Walter Binir Clyde Hagle Dalton Georgia

Six Leagues Formed by Atlanta Amateur Federation

The Atlanta Amateur Federation held its first seasonal meeting and decided to form six leagues for the coming term with potential for more. Organized leagues include City, Federal, Sunday School, Baraca, Junior Sunday School, School, and Electric League already set with six teams. Meetings are scheduled for Federal Friday 8 pm, City Monday, Blec Tuesday, Junior Sunday School Tuesday 8 pm, Baraca Thursday, and Sunday School Friday. all at 119 Peachtree Street. The federation will reconvene Monday night March 22 to elect officers for the season.

Atlanta Amateur Federation Im—Mediately City Federal Baraca Electric League Blec Peachtree Istrest Federation

Wootten Star of Wo M C A Meet

The regular monthly athletic meet at the Wo C A featured strong competition. L. J. Anderson and J. H. Priest placed in several events while P. L. Wootten won three firsts and a second. Wootten set a 37 foot barrault and 7 feet 6 inch pole in the listed events.

Wo. C. A Wootten P. L. Wootten L.J. Anderson J. H Prirst J. M. Coleman JL. J. Anderson J. Eh.priest

Riverside Prospects Stand Out In East Georgia Prep Baseball

Riverside prospects shine among best in years with a lineup featuring Captain Pat Jones and catcher Howell, plus outfielders Strouting and Towns. The team, facing Tech, University of Georgia, Gordon, and others, plans possible South Carolina or Charleston tour.

Shreveport Joe Alvarez Gormley Wharles Ster Daviesville Alvarez Atlanta Riverside Shreveport Fang Sears Morris Miller Gutflelter Hardin Strauting Shortstoy Pat Jones WIL Gibson Stone Mountain Queber Tiverside Abo Head Soutman Tallapoosa LaGrange Tabor Elberton Thurmond Columbus Breedlove Monroe Dunn Winder Ahad Scarborough Royston Arnold Hardin Strx Jackson Griffin Cox Tech University of Georgia Gordon Tehmani Academy Augusta Boys' High Donald Fraser Marist South Carolina Wofford Bingham Asheville Charleston

Record Derby Field Reaches Historic Sixty-Eight Entries

Sixty eight Kentucky Derby entrants announced for May 8 at Churchill Downs. Notables include Last Coin, Kilkenny Boy, Debbles, Prince Henry, Spun Glass, Reever, Garbage, Double Eagle, The Masquerader, Luke, Far Fair, and the promising filly Helto Glel from Juarez. Kentucky favorites Chalmers and Luke rely on steady 2-year-old form as the largest Derby field in history is anticipated.

Lioutsville, Hy Barbor Waurchill Downs Juarez New Orleans Wah James Builer Kilkenny Boy Debbles Harry P. Whitney Prince Henry Reever J. B. Maddeness Garbage B. B. Cas”gat Double Eagle James Johnson Rul Parr Huliux John W. Whalen Sefferson Living Chicxeo John W. Schorr Memphis Rule Emerson Cochran Pit RL. Baker Kentucky Chalmers Far Fair Luke Helto Glel

No Camp This Season for Georgia Cadets

University authorities in Athens GA announce no encampment for the cadet battalions this year. Augusta Albany and Gainesville had urged an encampment with incentives, but a brief mid term holiday period will substitute.

Athens University Augusta Albany Gainesville

Lee Goodson Injured When Auto Hits Buggy in Savannah

Savannah March 10. Lee Goodson a well known businessman was badly injured when his automobile struck a buggy overturning it. The accident occurred not far from the site of a previous runaway involving John Ayers.

Lee Goodson Savannah John Ayers

Cubs Triumph Over Athletics in Second Practice Game

The Cubs beat the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 1 after overcoming an early three run lead. Zimmerman and Saler starred for Chicago while Walsh led the Athletics with a triple and a double. The final game of the series is set for tomorrow.

Cubs Athletics Tampa Pia Chicago Philadelphia Athletics Zimmerman Saler Walsh Nleciaes Philadelphia Bieres,McConnell, Lavander Archer, Hargrave, Sharker, Myers and MecAvosehen

Glee Club to Present Seventh Annual Concert Friday

The Atlanta University Glee club will give its seventh annual concert Friday at 8 15 PM in Memorial Chapel. Directed by Sidney Woodware, with soloists Annie Massey Jessie Mophe J B Covington and W S Smith and Anna M Simmons as accompanist. Proceeds go to the Athletic association. The roster lists members across first and second tenors and basses including J A Meishee Lester Edward Deas Ho Ho jiants N A Borne V Thorman W H Kendrick J B Covington W R Smith and others.

Atlanta University Glee Club Memorial Ccapel Sidney Woodware Annie Massey Jessie Mi Phe J. BR Covimeton End W St, Smith Anna M. Simmons the Athletic Association Birat A. T. Strickland J. 1 BlWyr E. Paine al A Edwarda Meishee C. “Lester Edward Deas Ho Ho Jiants N. A. Borne V Thorman Teanre

Public School League Meeting Today Urged

The Public School Baseball league will hold its first meeting of the season this afternoon at 3 20 o clock to plan the coming campaign. Every club is urged to have a representative. In other items Huey of Gnieag beat Hamman of Minneapolis 50 to 46 in 71 innings in the world’s champion three cushion billiard tournament. Daly of New York defeated Lean of Chicago 50 to 26 in 82.

Séa Son Como William Huey Gnieag John Hahman Minneapolis

Atlanta Real Estate Activity and Ledger Listings

Real estate activity shows steady renting gains with ML Thrower agency noting higher business since the European war outbreak. Multiple transfers amass on Luckie Street and nearby blocks, including leases to Mutual Film and various parcels on Dodds and Howell avenues, with many March dates and dollar figures recorded for property deeds and transfers.

ML. Thrower Asone N. C. Adams Mlc. Forbes Doddsvenue South Pryor Warlick Sheet Mutal Manufacturing Company William J. Millam Narth John Worley H. A Street Magen W. M. Nichols Henry Siremann Mittchell Haynes Street Levy and Sale Mea Marcie Akers A. le Wilton Paul F. Vase Collier and Howell Mid Reds Collier Road Howell Mini Road Howell Mui Road Atlanta Banking and Savings Company Howard Harneld Edgewood Avenue Courtland Street Columbia Avenue Maiden Lane Ancie FE. Taylor J. W.W. Mitches Lawe Abreet Fine Street Piedmont Avenue Olker Chauncey Faure George W. Foote Marie Johnson Baat Gewrgia Eugur Sorrik Charles’ H. Smith Vedado Way Bo Harrison CC. Philips Biople Hollywood Wemetery E. Eubanks Tae Dan Carey John J. Fagan Garey Sucon Street Atlanta Real Estate Company H. T. Trowbridge Wlivon Utter Mary Street Utrest Nary Street Eostal Otverin Edna’ Efford Murray Street

Turkey League Supper Prep After YMCA End

The Turkey league at the YMCA ended Wednesday and tonight the men’s division holds its biggest season event. Every participant attends the supper at 6 40 at the YMCA. The Bors division will hold Pridey night supper at o’clock.

YMCA M. C Bors

Shanley Released By Lookouts In Chattanooga

Chattanooga Tenn March 10 Sne glal Harry Shanley former Memphis infielder who broke his leg after joining the Lookouts last August was given his unconditional release today Local pitchers and catchers have reported to Manager McCormick and Coaen Bernhard

Shanley Chattanooga Tenn Sneglal Harry Shanley Memphis Lookouts McCormick Vna Coaen Bernhard

Association 154-game season opens April 22

Chicago officials announce the American Association will start its 154 game schedule on April 22 and end September 2. The plan comes from two schedule committee members detailing the campaign dates and structure.

Chicago One America Asoviation

Atlanta Fruit and Provisions Market Report

The Atlanta market lists fruits and vegetables including oranges lemons grapefruit and apples with various crates and boxes priced. Poultry eggs and live stock prices show shifts with hogs cattle and sheep valued by weight and grade.

Soredetad Ur the Kideliey Fruit and Reeds Uee Company Qeanges Tadian River Florida Piteappiawerute Pouna Eranles Taratos Canad Tancy Crete Laney Uae Yceereeeresees Cautitioner Garafield Wieners Carconz Banda Gornfield Bam Bcrnufield BARCO B.S. Lelies Media Weillés Oxirely Grecery Company agganes—Stiek Ehocatate Bae Uewns San Kruund J Reneo Sey Blakey White Ft. Boras

Mayex and Heddon Shine in National Amateur Lillard Tourney

Yoseph May of Philadelphia tops high averages in the national amateur Lillard tournament at Dawdine Mich. He defeats Hurley Aden and scores four victories with no defeats. Opponents include Pormenh the international champion H N Lord the Chicago star Corwin Huston Detroit Budafest and J W Gardner the holder.

Mayex Heddon Philadelphia Yoseph May Frederd Lillard Hurley Aden Dawsidne Mich Jed Tedde Saffort Pormenh H. N. Lord Chicago Corwin Huston Detroit Budafest J. W. Gardnér B. le Auburn Mayer Farex Gardner Pogweenburg

Condition of Helen Keller for quick medical update

A garbled bulletin reports Helen Keller resting quietly, with brief notes that she was expected to leave the hospital in a few days. It mentions illness and ongoing care, but the exact condition and prognosis are unclear due to transcription errors.

Rubin Lexar Alieh KéNer Lutirinary

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