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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1914

Page

11

Baseball Moguls Seek Peace End War But Seek Absorption

Chicago November 5 club owners of the American league opened talks for peace but avoided full settlement of the base ball war. They favored absorbing the Federal league rather than recognizing it, and rejected a third league. Yankees president Farrell denied any sale. Discussions on player transfers and redistribution to minors were left to President Johnson and league owners at Omaha.

Chicago Federals Federal League St. Louis Brooklyn New York Finnt Farrell Yankees Johnsen Mick Philadelphia Jennings Detroit Dibvers Agkadvun Plunk Bealer Ang Coombs Mack Hid Griffith Washington Boston Braves

Riverside to Meet Sewanee Military Academy Saturday

Riverside Military Academy football team left Gainesville for Sewanee Tennessee to face the Sewanee Military Academy in a hard fought game. Both teams expect a close contest with the outcome uncertain.

Riverside Sewanee Military Academy Gainesville Riverside Miliary Academy Sewanee Tenn Sewanee Military Academy Gleven Depy

Anniston All Stars Lose to Alabama Preds

In Anniston Alabama on November 3 the Alabama Presbyterian College football team defeated the Anniston All-Star squad 11 to 6 in a rough game. Wellford scored on a 20 yard end run in the first quarter for the sole Anniston tally. Beckham recovered a punt for a safety and added a defensive highlight as passes faltered.

Anngton Ala Alabama Presbyterian College Anniston Wellford

Numbering Players Adopted by Tech and Auburn in Atlanta Games

The Constitution’s idea to number opposing players will be used by Tech and Auburn for all remaining games. For the first time in Atlanta, fans can identify players from score cards as jerseys bear visible numbers. Coaches Heisman and Donahue praised the move for clarity and press aid.

Constitution Tech Auburn Atlanta East Plainsmen Number McCord Johnston Morrison Heisman Donahue

Close Score Expected in Georgia Clemson Game

Athens observers predict a tight battle as Georgia prepares to host Clemson after a week of tough practice. Clemson, fresh from winning South Carolina and Citadel, is seen at peak speed while Georgia’s lineup is bolstered with improved strategy and condition.

Clemson Athens Red and Black Clemson Tigers Georgia Bob Williams Tennessee Auburn South Carolina University of South Carolina Citadel Tigers Georgis

Auburn Students Eye Attending Georgia Game With Jackets

Auburn students show keen interest in traveling to the upcoming game against Georgia. Faculty planned a holiday and the student body supports wearing jackets to boost team morale amid a hopeful but uncertain outcome.

Auburn All Auurn Georgia ‘Edborn

Lady Golfers Complete First Round at Capital City Club Meet

First round finished in Capital City Club Ladies golf meet with eight players defeated. Match play resumes today in the second round as pairings are announced. several results include Mrs. T. B. Paine over Mrs. Hall by one up and Miss Marion Golsmith over Mrs. Wolford two up.

Capital City Club T. B. Paine Frederick Francy Ada Inman Saunders Aly. Gude W. H. White, Jr Mra McGill W. Hall V. Mra Thornton Frank Adairs A. V. Gade J. McGill EB. Wolford Constance Leroux

Capital City Country Club Golfers Qualify For President's Cup

Capital City Country Club golfers reach the President's Cup by qualifying through a two round event on Saturday. Players advance by gross scores with match play from scratch in the early rounds. Trophies go to the winner and runner-up of the final fight.

Capital City Country Club

Tennessee Poised To Defeat Vanderbilt In Classic Showdown

Tennessee eyes a historic upset over Vanderbilt after arriving in Nashville for a final Dudley Field workout ahead of the Saturday clash. The Volunteers boast a strong lineup, while Vanderbilt faces a notably weak recent field as McGugin accepts a tough task and aims to prove doubters wrong.

Naghenle Tenn iSnacialj University of Tennesse Dudley Field Vanderbilt Commodores Tennesse Vanderbilt Tennessee Commodores Volunteers Wiat Vanderhit Hay Commodore McGugin

Two Prep Games Set For This Afternoon League Play

Two prep league games scheduled this afternoon at 3 o clock feature Decatur High meeting Donald Fraser High at Grantfield Tech High and Peacock Fleet facing off. Both contests viewed as evenly matched with likely improvements influencing outcomes. Tech High leads with a perfect record and could stay atop the standings after Thanksgiving morning clash. Admission is standard.

Fooi Prep Decatur Boys’ High Donald Fraser Grantfield Tech High Peacock Fleet Tech High Anders’ Fighre Sutiack

Memphis Favors Montgomery Franchise Transfer If Pa yment Is Made

Memphis secretary Thomas T. Watkins said at the Southern league meeting in Birmingham that Little Rock should replace Montgomery, but only if Montgomery receives $15,000 compensation. He argued the change would benefit the league and noted Little Rock’s absence from baseball.

Memphis Montgomery Little Rock Tenn Thomas T. Watkins Memphis Baseball Club Birmingham Saturda Watkins Little Heck Little Hock Waclins

Ten Plainsmen Face Jackets In 1913 Showdown At Grant Field

Tech meets Auburn in a anticipated Grant Field clash with Jim Jemison noting Tech as stronger than last year while Auburn contains most of the same lineup. Both teams project a hard fought, high tempo battle with Auburn favored by pundits though Tech boasts more speed weight and power in attack and defense.

Dick Jemison Tech Auburn Grant Field Atlanta Auburnites Donahue Plaay Plainsmen Jackets Taxytor Lang Meford Patten Johnston Fielder Kearley Thigpen Pitts Robinson Aenell Hart Auburn Alaven Culpepper Tawhselle Harris Taylor Houston Jacke Bielder Potter McGord Gorae Mauck Sneed Carpenter Senter Morrison Gores Johnaston Forceck Eldie Achurnites Rider Arnold Hairston Sewanee Mike Donahue Mike The Prahahie Sears

Georgia Military College Heads to Richmond Academy Clash

Milledgeville Ga November 3 special Georgia Military College travels to Augusta Friday for a second game with Richmond Academy. Since an early season 26 to 0 GM C win Richmond has shown resilience and a hard fight is expected. Coach Maddox remains confident though wary of a tougher contest as M Chas and other players have steadied.

Milledgeville Georgia’ Military College Augusta Richmond Academy GM. C Richmond Ceach Maddox M. Chas

Sixty Scholarships Offered At Big Corn Show Prizes

The Georgia Corn show premium list mailed statewide this Saturday night offers sixty scholarships from the Georgia State College of Agriculture. Fifty-nine are short term awards of about $25 to cover transportation, board, and expenses for two weeks of study in January. Subscriptions from banks, railways, chambers, and corporations fund the prizes.

Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens State College Georgia Bankers’ Association A. B. & A. Railway Auanta Chamber of Commerce Hi. G. Hastings Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Georgia Railway & Power Co Southern Bell Telegraph & Telephone Co Southern Xpress Company J. B. Hocka- Way Baamele Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Phil Campbell W. G. Cooper Campbell

Negro Slayer Caught After Fifteen Years in Reed Creek Case

Hartwell Ga November 5 Sheriff Sia Johnson leaves for Tellico Tenn to fetch Muss Linder colored under indictment for the Frank Sims murder in Reed Creek district. Linder fled after the 15 year old killing and has remained at large until now.

Hartwell Spe Gial Sia Johnson Tellico Tenn Muss Linder Frank Sims Reed Creek Linder

Visit of friend fails to save man who took poison

Macon Ga November 5 Special The chance visit of a friend to H L Strickland on Poplar Street this morning failed to save the latter's life. Found unconscious after swallowing poison the victim was rushed to the hospital where physicians worked for hours. Strickland formerly lived in Macon and had recently returned here after despondency over job loss.

Macon George Skinner Fitzgerald Davery G. 0. A. Daughtry Vinevilla Southern Railway Florida H. L. Strickland Poplar Street Strickland South Carolina Stricklang

Holmes Institute Lectures Highlight Citizenship Efforts

A. F. Herndon, president of Atlanta Mutual Insurance, delivered the Holmes Institute second lecture in the college chapel. He praised the school for reaching Atlanta’s colored youth and stressed the need for good citizenship while noting community support from both races. Holmes urged donations to cover school expenses as B. R. Holmes reported the institute’s funds were running tight.

Holmes Institute Coltege Chapel A. F. Herndon Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company Atlanta Taugkt & Food Usefal Trade B. RF. Holmes

Stole Flour for Starving Family Saved by Cop

A Macon, Georgia minister recounts a desperate father who stole a sack of flour after grocery credit was refused. A police officer, visiting the home, saw starving children and paid for the flour himself, sparing the man from arrest. The tale highlights mercy over punishment.

Macon South Bfacon Aha Peterman

Farm to Table Service Expands to Galveston

Washington announces expansion of the farm to table parcel post service with a new operating date in Galveston Texas. The service will be added tomorrow, marking another installment in the national rollout of this agricultural delivery program.

Washington Galveston Texas Parcel Post

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