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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1915

Page

6

Crackers Open Four Game Set With Little Rock Travelers

The Crackers begin a four game series with the Little Rock Travelers at Ponce de Leon Park. lineup changes include Covington Starr Downey Hiwert infield and Shaw Jantzen Baker in the outfield. Fincher leads the Travelers pitching staff with five wins while several new faces join both teams. The Nashville Vols visit next for four games as the home stand nears its end.

Dick Jemison Crackers Little Rock Travelers Ponce de Lega Park Serex Puesay Covington Starr Downey Hiwert Covingtons Birmingham Stary Chattanooga Furmingham Livertsas Montgomery Shaw Jantzen Baker Chicago White Sox Gipson Gribben Nashville Vols East Day Fincher Merritt Moran Heck Travelers Soran George Memphis Fast Ac Beck New Orleans Pelicans Bert King Warmer Metabe Diamond Vols Pawlet Dédne Beker Stark Memphis Street Smith Vets Kroh Berger Barling Rogers McLeod Leverette Cracker Finther Rumler Rf Pblwert Woyington Elbel Gibson Jost Aianping P Tracher Hilt

Mobile Defeats Chattanooga In First Southern League Game

In Mobile Alabama on May 16 Wopile and Wagner led a 1-0 win over Chattanooga as Home pitched effectively with four scattered hits. McGill and Hogs each had three safeties, while the box score details the lineup and pitching lines for both teams.

Mobile Ala Wopile Wagner Marshall Chattanooga Hogs Smc Gill Chas Fuemsb Lab Pontes al Ria Utara Sakl Tb al Waaeng Matsiaihe

Kansan City Stars Past St Louis In Ten Inning Win

Federal League game summary shows Kansas City beating St Louis 5 to 2 after tying earlier, with late hits in extras. Batter details list Maim, Brown, Davenport, Hartley among others.

Kansan City St. Louis St Loui Kansas City Ft Louis Maim Brown Davenport Hartley

Saier and Fournier Pound Ball Hardest in Leagues

Jacques Fournier and Vic Saier of Chicago clubs lead the big leagues in extra base hits through May 12. Fournier has 43 total bases and a .757 average while Saier has 63 bases and a .708 mark. Leading ten extra base hitters across both leagues are listed.

Jacques ‘Fournier Vic Saier Chicago Fournier Saier Averaue

Four Good Fights On Bill Thursday Boxing Show

Promoter Mike Saul stages a Columbia theater boxing card with thirty rounds across four bouts on Thursday. Main event features Yank O'Brien of Jacksonville vs Key Hurst in ten rounds, followed by Kid Underwood versus Battling Budd in a ten round semi windup. Earlier bouts include a four round opener and a ten round bout to complete the program, with ringside price at one dollar and general admission from five to thirty cents.

Mike Saul Columbia Theater Steet Columbia O'Brien Eddie Stantoni Hirst Terry Nelson Kid Underwood Battling Budd

Baseball scores from leagues show varied results and delays

In American Association and International League play, Montreal beat Providence 3 1 while Newark Toronto and Jersey City Buffalo were postponed by rain. Kansas City edged Indianapolis 9 8 and Milwaukee Louisville suffered a rain delay. Texas League scores include Beaumont Fort Worth 6 Galveston 3, Calfax San Antonio 7 Shreveport 1, and Waco 5 Houston 2.

American Association Ameanolis Cleveland J. Paul Olimiius Kansas City Indianapola Milwaukee Beaumont Forth Worth Galveston San Antonio Shreveport Waca Houston

Pool Tournament Resumes In Georgia Championship

The Georgia state pool championship resumes Tuesday night at Montgomery billiard parlors for the second round of games. Matches run Tue Wed Thu Fri with $100 in cash prizes. Players include Merit vs Johnson, Phillipa vs Marks, Evans vs Martin, Skelton vs Felkner, played on a 5 by 10 table with 2 and 5 16 inch balls.

State of Georgia Montgomery Johnson Phillipa Marks Evans Martin Skelton

Baseball Schedules Across Leagues Reported for Today

The Southern League lists lite rack in Atlanta with Pobes de Leon and multiple city matchups including Memphis New Orleans Chattanooga Mobile Nashville. The South Atlantic features Columbus Augusta Albany Savannah Jacksonville Charleston Macon Columbia and more. American and National Leagues show several intercity games with Washington St Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Boston Cleveland and Brooklyn Kansas City matchups. Various state leagues mention Valdosta Brunswick Griffin Anniston Rome Talladega and other regional pairings.

Southern Leng New Orleana Birmmenain Atlanta i Allthe Rock WEES Albany York Macon Detroit Columbus Boston Charleston Chicago Savannah Volumbia Philadel Augusta Ae Federal Jeague Gga Xeark Fat Brookly An Pirtnbure Kan Brooklyn St Louis Cinotar Baltimore Las St Lou Buffalo Work LUBE Beunse Aga Wavernas Laurange Ameri Anniston Atlanta Pobes de Leon Jame Memphis New Orlean Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Binningham Ox Savannah Jacksonville Macone Columbia American League Washington St. Louie Philadelphia New York Cleveland Federal League Kansas Newark Pittburg Burtalust Louis Valdosta Americas Brunswick Dothan Wayerona Thomasville Georgia Alabams Leagne Griffin Rome LaGrange Talladega Newvan Tyrus Cobb Cobb Vic Baier Gub Cislex Gamer Rr Ave. Cobh Collins Chivaga Linbold Veland Will Roth de Veach Jackeny J Collins Chicaxel Kavanaveh Playera Clui, Gaines Os BR Goar Baler St. Louis Johnston Pittsburg

Leading Run Getters Cobb and Laier in Exhibition Game

Montgomery Alm May 16 exhibition notes cite Cobb and Laier as leading run getters. Teams include Little Rock Mokthern and Montgomery City Leaguer 2 references, with batterymen Moran Cribbens Barrell Whiting and Domshus listed in the fragment.

Cobb and Laier Montagomery Alm Beurenyteninge Little Rock Mokthern Arsed Montgomery Moran Cribbens Barrell Whiting Domshus

Little Residence Robbed Saturday Jewelry Is Taken

Daylight burglars struck the residence of Sidney D. Little at 72 East Worth Avenue Saturday, stealing jewelry valued at 3400 and two Mrs Little’s art squares valued at 75, plus clothes and shoes. The couple had left town Friday with a roomer in charge. a door was found broken when they returned. Mrs Little urged women detectives and policewomen to patrol residential areas more.

Sidney D. Little East Worth Avenue

Sacred Concert by Holmes Institute Pupils in Saint Paul

A sacred concert was held Sunday morning at 13 o clock in St Paul A. M. Church by pupils of Holmes Institute. The program featured plantation melodies. Rev. Wi A McClendon praised the institute for aiding unfortunate city children and Holmes urged donations to cover school deficits. The enrollment was described as the largest in the school’s history. A missionary meeting was announced for Turner Chapel A. M. Church tonight to encourage colored families to send their children to school.

St Paul A, MB Holmes Institute Wi. A. McClendon Holmes Missionary Case Turner Chapel A. M. Dn

After Killing His Wife And Wounding Parents He Ended His Life

Jacobatown New Jersey May 26 Edward Applegate four years old of Wheat Sheaf Pennsylvania killed his wife and probably fatally wounded his father in law Edwin De Pou wounded his mother in law and then killed himself on the De Pou farm The Applegates had been married nine years They quarreled a few days ago and Mrs Applegate returned to her parents home Applegate visited today and when she refused to return with him began shooting

Jacobatown N. J Eaward Applemate Edwin de Pou de Pou Applegates

Philadelphia and Chicago battle to 4-2 win for Athletics

In Chicago, May 16, Philadelphia Athletics beat the White Sox 4-2 on bunched hits and an error by Roth. Lajoie doubled twice, Shawkey and Sihapg combined on the win, while Bateman Melnils was hit by a pitch during batting practice breaking his nose.

Athletics White Sox Chicago Rugrell Roth Philadelphia Lajoie Weavers Felling Shawkey Bateman Melnils Shawkey and Sihapg Russell, Benz and Schalk

Black man hidden in turnkey locker after police chase

A drunken Black man named Wilson attempted to escape from police cells last night and was found hiding in Turnkey Born's private locker with a hatchet. He confronted Officer W McKinney, warded off blows, and was struck with a billy before being taken to hospital. Melaney assists.

Turnkey Born Tom Wilson W. Mckinney Wilson Melaney Billy Mela

Lightly Clad Citizens Aid Police in Negro Capture

Citizens armed with pistols and shotguns aided Officers Walter McWilliams and G H Austin in pursuing a suspect described as a chicken thief on Prospect Place near Thebland Avenue. After a chase through several blocks the man fractured his skull in a fence, fled again, was shot by police, and later identified as John Holley of 118 Randolph Street at the hospital.

Wall Walter McWilliams G. H. Austin Prospect Place Thebland Avenue Ofreen McWilliams John Holley Randolph Street

Bible Class Banquet Set by Second Baptist Church

The Young Men’s Bible class at Second Baptist plans a Thursday 7 20 p m banquet at the YMCA building. Pastors and speakers include Dr John & White Governor John x Slaton Warden Fred Zerbat City Attorney James L Mayson. Admission is 30 cents per plate. Tickets from Thomas 3 Day 12 Auburn avenue.

Second Baptist Church John & White John x. Slaton Fred Zerbat At-Lanta “Federal Prison Amt James L. Mayson Thomas Auburn Avenue

Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified advertising details from The Constitution describing insertion rules, phone orders, and how to place want ads. Mentions courtesous operators, assistance with wording, telephone billing, and professional cards. Includes references to Atlanta area telephones, law firms, and moving pictus plays program.

Atlanta

Piedmont Institute Holds Commencement

Piedmont Institute opened its commencement with the annual sermon as students took part in the song service. The exercises continue with a debate by the literary Societies and graduating exercises scheduled for Friday morning, with final events Friday evening.

Wayeroas Piedmont Institute

Lost and Found and Found Items in Fractured Scribbles

A jumble of lost and found notices lists dogs, keys, watches, and small items with scattered contact clues. It mentions a brown and white terrier named Tip, a Buick, and several Ivy League style phone numbers, plus various apartment or street references. The text is heavily garbled but centers on return offers, rewards, and directions to contact the owners.

Daver Ivy Ivy 548, Lost—Three $10 and One $8 Bioclock Snodsy Whitehall Ebay Acre Catewart S. Bromd Buick Willard Street Ween Piedmont Nortin Dullyer Ward

Stenographer and nurse help wanted ads merged item

SITUATION WANTED Female: stenographer with several years experience seeks law or real estate office post. Also graduate nurse advertises operating room experience. widowed housekeeper seeks summer resort job. Experienced stenographer requests responsible position at once. Albany and Montgomery and Gainesville addresses appear.

Audreay Ower Ivy Ree Prix Vale Yeling Whlelm&n Care Addrean Care Constitucion Drew Arivation Gainesville Dexter Montgomery Ala Fens Charpeug Naniu Perition Ag Hwasskeeper

Business opportunities for sale in this city

Classified notes offer multiple business and investment chances from a central Atlanta area. Listings include selling half interests in established ventures, brokerage partnerships, and dine priced groceries. Also ads for nursery stock agents, poultry stock, seeds and plants, horses and vehicles, and a boarding house sale with furnishing details.

Southern Detective Agency Hox Atlanta Decavur Merchant Ons Desley Ment Siips Co Fourth National C.F. C Constitution Bustores Cave Ivy 21St Timnts

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