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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
17
Local boxing chatter highlights Charlie See and Greek Hector in fresh ring talk. Kreider, McDermoot, and old rivals loom as promoters seek big matchups while Georgia Tech and Georgia debate prospects amid pitcher shortages. Major Dixon urges fair boxing, and lawmakers eye a Maryland arena for weekly bouts as soccer shines for Atlanta clubs.
Practice hours for fans to visit Ponca de Leon park are listed for both teams. Atlanta holds sessions from 5 to 10 30 a m and 12 30 to 2 30 p m. New York schedules 10 30 to 12 30 and 2 30 to (text cut).
Washington reports Congress may probe the so called baseball trust with a special committee to seek steps against alleged illegal combinations. Gallagher says the trust controls games salaries and territory while officials warn there is no trust and competition remains free. Leaders of the leagues invite or resist inquiry as they comment on salaries and the need for information.
March 15 is the last day for paying taxes. E. E. Williams serves as tax collector and emphasizes timely submission to avoid penalties.
Speedy Briton meets Pat Moore at New York tonight before the Fairmount Athletic club in the week’s feature bout. Moran aims to win and target other lightweights before facing champion Ad Wolgast, while Moore looks for a hard test and a chance to extend Moran throughout the bout.
Athens Ga March 11 Special Georgia Stallings now manager of Buffalo will likely watch the Yankees club at work late this month in Athens March 23 when Frank Andersons Red and Black will open the season Stallings will be at Haddocks near Macon this week with three weeks training planned Personnel reported to report include pitchers Bruckmiller Beebe Brockett Merrill Jameson Stroud Baxter Corriden Wright Burns catchers Mitchell Smith McAlister End Sohang and first basemen Beck
Cracker candidates totaling twenty four held a vigorous Monday workout from 12 30 to 2 30 beating rain. Batting fielding and pitching drills featured all players with new arrivals noted including Howard Paige Wells Wolfe Russell. Several veterans showed form, O'Brien and Jordan shaping a keystone combo while Hemphill and Sykes impressed.
Gate City Athletic club showcases a strong boxing card at 36 James Street tonight with main bout Frank Whitney of Chicago versus Eddie Smith of New York in a ten round lightweight clash. The undercard features Jimmy Murrell versus Battling Larry Ryan and Spider Britt versus Young Allen, plus Arthur Worthy versus Billy Hooper in a six round bout. Doors open 8:30 p m with tickets available at the club room.
San Francisco report outlines alleged plan by Abe Attell to stage a fixed knockout against Harlem Tommy Murphy before their twenty round bout. Murphy’s manager James Buckley says Attell suggested the ruse on February 26 and again hours before the fight. Murphy reportedly refused to cooperate and Buckley did not receive a definite answer from Attell.
New Orleans reports rough weather delays a scheduled Burns Kendrick boat event set for Thursday night. The postpone affects plans for the fight and local organizers adjust venues and timing accordingly.
The Yankees regulars vs Colts game was postponed by manager Harry Wolverton due to drizzling rain. Plans for two five inning sessions are delayed. lineups mix veteran and rookie players across positions as Wolverton weighs future role calls amid wartime changes. Catcher Appleby’s ankle injury is less serious than first thought and he practiced after limping.
The Atlanta Federation of Labor urged a boycott of the Atlanta Baseball Association over non union painters repainting Ponce de Leon park stands. A federation claim labels the action serious with 10000 Atlanta union men affected and out of town games included. President Charles Nunnally denies non union work and cites Georgia Railway and Electric as park owners.
The City League will hold a meeting Wednesday night at the College Co op store on Peachtree Street to perfect their organization for the coming season. Six teams are listed: Georgia Railway, Southern Shops, Southern Bell, Marist College, White Caps. A. B. & A. and Inman Yarda are urged to attend. other strong teams are invited.
Americus of Baltimore defeated Van Trojen of Holland and Roller of Seattle beat Roos of Switzerland in straight falls. Americus won in 18 minutes 5 seconds and 8 minutes 16 seconds with body and scissor holds. Roller won in 14 minutes 10 seconds and 3 minutes 65 seconds with hammerlock crotch and a front Nelson. Lookouts are reporting. Chattanooga crowd in camp after Monday train. twenty players present, pitchers Keith Mercer Chappelle and short Balenti absent. first exhibition against local amateurs Saturday.
Mobile Alabama March 11 Manager Michael Finn of the Mobile Southern League club arrives with Charles Starr who will captain the team. Shortstop Joe Kneaves is ready on the job. Outfielder Bud and Pitcher Ross from Mobile. T yan of the Cleveland American League team arrives today as the squad completes. A lightweight mill is scheduled in Philadelphia Wednesday night. Knockout Brown and Young Ene meet before the National Athletic club.
Cobb county superior court opens at 10 o'clock for a two week term. Celia Thomas, charged with the October killing of a youth named Johnson, faces trial after a prior conviction and a new- trial grant. John Barnes of Marietta serves as grand jury foreman. In LaGrange, Hon. F. E. Callaway returns from a Caribbean pleasure trip to review canal zone governance, with no political motive. The LaGrange Reporter gains new co editors A Perry and Mrs L A Tenking, signaling changes and possible sale of the plant. In Sandersville, farm work lags two months due to prolonged wet weather, as farmers delay plowing and cotton talks. Sandersville High School gains a new $10,000 building, boosting total capacity to over 600 pupils and adding steam heat.
Albany March 11 Al Kubiak beat Frank Moran the Pittsburg heavyweight in a ten round bout winning every round by a wide margin. Moran was saved from a knockout by the bell in the eighth round.
Memphis Tennessee March 11 special with the arrival today of first emandilier from last year's team Netzel third baseman from Spokane Kerr outfielder from Trenton twelve members of the Memphis club are in camp Red Elm Park more resembled a lake than a ballpark for the first scheduled practice today. It is doubtful if any work can be done for several days.
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