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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
2
Barmiesville Georgia reports Hugh Culbreath star Georgia footballer left school today to report to the Cubs in Tampa. Culbreath matriculated at Gordon a time ago and is viewed as an estimable figure by students and professional peers. His career will be watched with interest.
Tech's annual cross country meet runs this afternoon starting at 7 from Grant Field to the waterworks and back finishing before the grandstand. About 100 entrants, the largest field to date, compete for handsome prizes and fifty cakes for later finishers. The three mile record is 19 minutes 35 seconds and the course is in good shape after weeks of practice.
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Americans stopped in Cincinnati on March 10 while en route to spring training. He addressed the National Baseball Federation rules committee, then lost a valuable diamond ring on the journey and retraced his steps but could not recover it.
Billy Evans analyzes conflict over scoring on double plays and force outs, explaining when runs count and how baserunners may hold or abandon bases. He covers third base dangers, fly ball catches, and the controversy of the double play backward.
Daily feature in The Constitution over two weeks presents each 1918 Crackers candidate with full name nickname life history and photo. Players volunteer statistics and history, and readers become acquainted with new team members before action.
The girls basketball teams from Washington Seminary and Adairsville High School will play the return game at Crystal Palace Saturday afternoon. The kickoff is set for 2 o'clock, with the game rescheduled from the seminary.
Fuzzy Woodruff announced as referee for the ten round bout between Young Pal Moore and Jimmy Pappas at the Casino Skating Rink next Tuesday night. Moore trains at Frank Whitney's gym with Young Nelson and Young Britt, while Pappas sharpens up with recent work and a windup fight by Ray Kirk and Young Feldman. The undercard features Young Britt versus Kid Lewis and other bouts. tickets selling fast at Rex, Tomlin Bros, Chesy with ringside $2 seats, general admission 50 cents.
Billy Smith, former Crackers manager now at Richmond Internationale, is back in Atlanta to brief on a five player deal with the New York Yankees. He will not reveal names. At 7 30 this afternoon Clark and Morris Brown meet on Morris Brown field in the season opener expected to be fast and well attended as fans gauge Morris Brown before next Saturday’s Baptist Time.
Decatur Girls High School defeated Cox College in the Crystal Palace court at Georgia Tech, winning the best three of five series for the championship. Final score 3 to 1 in Decatur’s favor after Friday afternoon win, following an 18 to 0 early lead for Decatur.
The matinee and night show Nobody Home named best musical play of the year at the Atlanta venue. Audiences saw a lively production with strong performances and a compelling onstage energy.
In Valdosta Ga March 10 special report Niederkorn joins Mattys squad bringing total to four Mirafitte Wilson and Perry are already present. He arrives after afternoon workout and plans to start early training the next morning. Weather allows better practice as Matty’s group continues lunges and hill work. The pitching staff grows with Niederkorn and managers await remaining hurler Cuban catcher Wil. All expected by Monday to expand practice and improve drills.
Utica of the New York State league bought second baseman Ambrose McConnell from Syracuse today. McConnell formerly played for the Boston Americans and the Atlanta Southern Association clubs. The purchase price was 1000 dollars.
New York March 10 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis outpointed Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman in a ten round bout at Times Square. Both traded heavy head and body blows with Flynn often pressing. Flynn weighed 190 pounds and Dillon 171.
A Ninth Ward Social and Improvement club gathering at J P Wall's 26 Stotal street venue welcomed candidates for city and Fulton county offices. Speakers included Aldine Chambers for solicitor general Atlanta circuit and James I Lowry for Fulton sheriff, among others. Carpenter, Ninth ward councilman, also spoke to an appreciative crowd.
Mark Osborn the youngest leading character in filmland delighted over 300 Atlanta orphans yesterday at the Strand theater. They were guests of B Lee Smith, manager, and viewed the latest Pathe production Little Mary Sunshine.
Pred Houser secretary of the Atlanta Convention Bureau addressed Kirkwood boosters Friday night to stimulate local enthusiasm for community progress. The meeting was held in the auditorium of Kirkwood School.
Officers respond to a morning disturbance at 21 Gilmer street as a stranger in a long coat throws a brick through the front door of DEF Manning residence. Manning fires one shot at the fleeing man, who fled after the brick shattered a glass panel. Oscar Thomas Johnson, Capitol Avenue grocer, seeks bankruptcy declaration in federal court with a receiver petition likely to be granted today. He lists assets at 1,075 and liabilities at 67,889, asks 1,075 exempt as homestead for a dependent family.
A vintage advertisement touts a penetrating oil marketed for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints head back limbs corns bunions and more. It promises instant relief after one application and internal external use for coughs colds diphtheria and tonsillitis with a dramatic test claim and a money back guarantee.
Local merchants list sale rights across Atlanta with 11 locations offering sale items, suggesting a statewide chain promotion. The notice emphasizes broad availability and quick access to bargains across multiple store fronts in the city.
Automatic sprinkler in the H G Lewis & Co store at 70 72 Whitehall Street flooded part of the shop and stock, prompting a downtown fire department response Friday morning. The store closed for water damage but will reopen after removing damaged stock.
Deputy IRS collectors 8 J Causey and J A Henderson raided a Harris county moonshine distillery twelve miles from Columbus Georgia. They seized 1790 gallons of beer 60 of low wines and 27 fermentors. Operators unnamed. Officers say more raids and information follow as Georgia moonshine activity grows despite reward discontinuation.
A ceremony at Odd Fellows hall initiated thirty members into the Pilgam Knights of Oriental Splendor. Originating in Atlanta, the order mirrors Odd Fellows with future lodges planned for Athens Arguta and Chattanooga. The group, now about 250 strong, includes prominent locals and aims to become a world organization.
In a voluntary petition in federal court George C Ketchem, a clerk, states he owes 634 dollars and 58 cents and has no assets. The case seeks a bankruptcy declaration.
The weather man predicts fair conditions with possible cloudiness for Atlanta and sunshine for the state overall. After unsettled skies Friday and concerns in the city, forecasts suggest Sunday will be ideal with continued clouds in the upper St Lawrence region and light precipitation to Lauiaville, not reaching the cotton belt.
The March term of the United States District Court opens next Monday with 67 distillery cases on the calendar set for hearings Tuesday and Wednesday. A large number of narcotic drug cases and ordinary criminal causes fill the docket.
Mrs. Florence N Smith, social worker at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, appeals to residents for donated unused crutches. She notes several patients at the City Institution have had their leg amputated and requests anyone with old crutches to send them to the hospital or provide a drop-off location.
Professor Wooguttun will deliver his final address in the series for the Young Mena Christian association at 75 Suckle Street in the building dining room Sunday evening. The topic is The Jox of Originating. a supper costs fifteen cents and starts promptly. The meeting ends by 7 to allow attendees time for their evening service. A limited number of tickets are on sale at the association office during the day.
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