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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1915

Page

8

Hindman Abel Ready For Gong At Bijou Tonight

Eddie Hindman and Jake Abel prepare for a ten round bout at the Bijou in Atlanta. Local betting favors Hindman at around 10 to 3 as home fans back the local boxer. A signed contract ensures the bout proceeds with officials and promoters pledging a solid event featuring Sud Brown Wil Williams and Rass Budd among others.

Eddie Hindman Jake Abel Eady Weir Atlanta Leonard Man Ail Fuzures Forterts McMillin Sud Brown Wil Williams Rass Budd Pretimriartes

Bresnahan Names Three Cubs Regulars

Cubs manager Bresnahan selects three regulars for the new season. Williams, ex-Notre Dame star, holds the Leach field position. McLlary from Louise’s squad, Vase, Wisner, and others compete for the regular infield roles. Pitchers retain Chee, Vaughn, Lavender Kumphrias, Zabet, Gueree, and Adams.

Sohuen Rae Williams Nutre Damerr Leach Polls Mcllarry Louise Sneeds Pweenty Wisner Cubs Chee Vaughn Lavender Kumphrias Zabet Gueree Adams

Hanlon Meets Abel Tonight for 1915 Crackers Berths

Twenty five players are at practice for Cracker berths with two daily sessions. Monday arrivals included Catcher Bumler, Infielder Potts, and pitchers Pearson and Thompson. A split squad game drew a big crowd as Jenkins homered, while Smith kept squads busy with infield and outfield drills. Exhibition games with the Reds were cancelled at Herrmann’s request, delaying plans for a likely change in opponents.

Direk Jemison Tve Bumler Potts Pearson Thompson Ponce de Leon Smith Ben the Nader Regs Leftield Jor Jenkins Jenkins Hess Niederkorn Auiger Smith Regal Moran Bo Flynn Bibel Manno Pullos Te Intehers Andi Bill Cancer Reds Cincinnati Reds Lvoncey Garry Herrmann Cinemnati Club Shairman National Commission

Takes Managers Part Atlanta Boy Earns A Regular Position

After a Saturday scuffle between the Brooklyn reserves and Millsaps College, Brooklyn manager Lee Magee moved to Milasap watcher and secured a regular second baseman spot for Reed. The brawl and ensuing events are noted in a local report, with Magee’s actions and Reed’s position illustrated.

Atlanta Boy Brooklyn Feds Sawee Magee Avlion

Willard Leaves Jacksonville for World Title Fight

Jess Willard heavyweight champion hopeful leaves Jacksonville by rain at 1 20 p m for Key West then Havana aboard the LaLayana to meet Jack Johnson Amis in a 45 round title bout. He is accompanied by manager Tom Jones and several sparring partners. They expect to reach Havana Tuesday evening.

Jacksonville Fla Jess Willard Key West

Richmond Academy to Play Pittsburg Federals

Augusta Ga March 14 Special The Academy of Richmond County pace pall club has asked for a game with the Pittsburg Federals now training here and Manager Rebel Oakes has granted the request the game to be played next Saturday. The Academy is Gorge Tt Stallings alma mater and George’s feelings can be imagined when he learns of the arrangements he does not love the Feverals and has a wholesome fear of them judging from his recent notions.

Augusta Academy of Richmond County Pacepall Pittsburg Federals Rebel Oakes Gorge Stallings George

Buffeds to Play Two Games in Atlanta

Atlanta fans will see the Buffalo Federal league team in action on Thursday at Grant Field against Georgia Tech and again Friday in a double bill. Manager Larry Schlafley will start Hal Chase at first base, with Joe Agler in the outfield. Russell Ford, a top pitcher, and Jack Dale Lon, a strong hitter, headline the Buffeds lineup as they arrive in Atlanta for the two-game set.

Athens Atlanta Baseball Larry ‘Schlafley Buffalo Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta Joe Agler Crackers Joe Lal Chase Sue Buffeds Hal Chace Russell Ford Llke Will Pitell Jack Dale Lon Nelda Clyde Tagle Bill Louden Thursda

Amateur Leagues to Hold Meetings Tonight at Peachtree Street

Three amateur leagues plan meetings for organization purposes tonight at Peachtree Street. The Virginmar School league gathers at 3:45 PM, the Electric league at 8:00 PM, and the Junior Sunday School league also at 8:00 PM. All meetings occur at Peachtree Street location.

Ais Virginmar Welock Electric League Peachtree Street

Augusta tourists report form formidable team from locals

Augusta Ga March 15 Wechal. The entire Augusta baseball squad will be here this week with Manager Tndler Reese Stone Ave Bikes We Mant is Nerenhouse and Watson on hand. Others due soon include Pavenpol Maren Weegrete Wes Burgess Ivell Smith Marrnes Paym O'New and Guess. Dudley has more talent offered than he can use and plans exhibition games with Carolina league clubs though dates aren t set. Clemson College baseball schedule listed with multiple games against Presbyterian Furman Citadel and others through late spring. University of Georgia appears on Clemson slate May Auburn Newberry Furman contests noted.

Augusta Wechal Tnndler Reese Stone Ave Bikes WeMantis Nerenhouse Watson Pavenpol Maren Weegrete Wes Burgess Ivell Smith Marrnes O'New Guess Dudley

Braves 11 G M C 3 in Milledgeville game

The world champions Boston defeated G M C 12 to 3 in Milledgeville. Gowdy starred for Boston and Ellison had a rough day behind the plate as Connally hit a bases loaded homer in the fifth. Attendance reported as about 1500 with Stallings present at spring camp.

Milledgeville Gom. C Gowdy Boston Gom Rudolph Luane Camp Gheesling Ellison

Sewanee Baseball Schedule Announced For Spring

Sewanee Tennessee released its dates list for spring baseball. March 27 Morgan at Sewanee, March 29 Beloit College at Sewanee, April 7 University of Chattanooga at Sewanee, April 14 15 TA at Sewanee, April 28 Cumberland University at Sewanee, April 24 Chattanooga at Chattanooga, April 30 May 1 Mississippi at Starkville, May 1 4 Mercer at Sewanee, May 12 13 Tennessee at Sewanee, May 21 22 Vanderbilt at Nashville.

Sewanee Tenn Marenta Morgan Heloit College Beloit Wig University of Chattanooga T. A Chumberland University Chattanooga University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Missis Starkvill Mercer University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University Nashville

Clemson Football Schedule Announced for Fall Season

Clemson's football schedule released today lists Furman in Greenville in September, Davidson at Clemson October 2, Tennessee in Bloomington October 9, Auburn in Anderson October 28, Carolina in Columbia November 6, Citadel in Charleston November 6, North Carolina in Greenville November 13, Richmond November 5, and Georgia in Athens.

Marc Clemson Clemson Furman Greenvill Davidson University of Tennessee Enosville Auburn Anderson S. G Carolina Columbia Geteber Citadel Charleston University of North Carolina Greenville Charlotte Ma Tin Richmond University of Georgia Athens

Official notice on railroad train discontinuations in Atlanta

Southern Railway declares effective March 1 2 and 20 in Atlanta the discontinuation of several trains including Nos 11 and 14 and the Florida Special Nos 3 and 6. Sleeping car lines Cleveland Jacksonville and Detroit Jacksonville will also be discontinued. Assistant General Passenger Agent J C Beam signs Atlanta Ga local notice.

Southern Railway Atlanta Detroit Jacksonville Ines Uineilinan Cleveland Florida J.C. Beam

Grace LaRue Tops Week At Atlanta Theaters

Grace LaRue headlines in Atlanta with a vivid stage presence and striking costumes. The bill features Claude and Fannie Water in The Straight Path and Red Cross Mary by John Hymer, plus the Courtney sisters and Clubland act, with Life of Our Savior added by Lyric management changing schedules for five daily showings.

Ae Cme Sures Grace LaRue Adelaide Hughes Wanéers Egp Collins LaRue LaRue Atlanta Claude Fannie Water Ofice John Hymer Belshan Courtney Sisters Imberly Mohr Rice Sully Scott Rayne Dillas Robert Moran Abie Lyte Lyrie Wilogva Pathe Christ Trent Spata Holy Land Arama Jormaures Lyric Hexina Goon

Moyer to Describe Prison Record and Pending Changes

Washington March 16 Frederick Zerbst deputy warden at Leavenworth has been chosen as warden of Atlanta penitentiary succeeding Warden Moyer. The appointment takes effect April 1. Zerbst, 48, began as a guard twenty years ago and rose to day captain and parole agent before becoming assistant to Thomas Morgan. Attorney General Gregory said the change is non political and aims to improve prison life with dormitory cells and more humane facilities while preserving hope of parole.

Gregory Washington Morer Moyer McKelway Warden Moyer Williamsport Flo War Department Department of Maths Federal Atlanta Mover Herbst Leavenworth Prison Thomas W. Morgan Zeabst Ailante Zerbst Leavenworth

France Lets Contract for 26000 Horses in Kansas City

In Kansas City Missouri on March 13 a local firm concluded a contract to furnish the French government with 26000 artillery and cavalry horses at an estimated value between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 dollars. Since September 7, when foreign contracts began here, 16 horses and mules have been received. Great Britain has taken more than 40,000 animals valued at about 12,000,000 dollars.

Kansas City Mio Great

Cotton Market Mixed As Prices Climb Then Ease

The cotton market opened steady with gains in early trading as Liverpool and spillover demand from spinners supported futures. By midday prices firmed further on strong exports and private cables, but late session selling and realized profits dragged values toward the day’s lows. reports of steamship fines and submarine fears dampened sentiment, leaving markets barely steady at close with spot and futures mixed across regions.

New York Macyi Nehvenes Wits Liverpool Wall Street New Orleans Otober Oday United States Tverpool

Rainy Night Passes Over Atlanta Citizens

A week after rain began, Atlanta town endured a prolonged wet spell. The weather forecast predicted more rain though hazy skies and dinner shortages persisted as night fell, obscuring the stars and keeping streets damp.

Le Breton to Speak on Romantic Drama at Alliance Francoise

Le Breton, member of the French Academy, will address the Atlanta Alliance Francoise at Lorelock in the Ansley hotel Tuesday afternoon. His lecture topic is The Romantic Drama, and the talk is open to members and guests.

LE Breton le Breon French Academy Atlanta Alliance Francoise Lorelock Ansley Hotel

Gordon Opens Season as Cadets Top Gordon 14 to 1

Gordon vs Sixth District A M S opened the season with a 14 to 1 defeat at Barnesville Georgia. The game was slow and substitutions frequent as Gordon struggled against the cadets with weak offense and erratic defense. Batteries listed include K For Gordor Weilsen Cornelis and D Al M Fortner Stock White Arnold with Umpire Haivere.

Barnesville Gordon Agricultural and Mechanical School ASD A

Narrow Stock Movements Dominate March Market

In New York the session was dull with unusually narrow price moves, though some shares remained firm around the prior week’s close. Foreign exchange markets were quiet while exports showed improvement. London markets rose on reports of Allied progress and firmer foreign demand. Total stock sales reached 600 shares with irregular demand for Pacific and Southern Pacific issues. US bonds unchanged.

New York Ipial London Brush France Ameriiang Northern Pacific Southern Pacific United States

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