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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

2

Luckie Boland Shine in Georgia Scrimmage vs Cavaliers

Georgia Bulldogs tuned up for the Virginia game with a 20 minute scrimmage in Athens. Curtis Luckie starred on offense and Kells Boland stood out replacing an injured back. Forbes and Curran faced health doubts as Georgia prepared to travel to Charlottesville for the key matchup.

Bulldogs Virginia Forbes Marcus Burant Athens Georgia Bulldogs Rattlers Charlottesville Cavaliers of Virginia Thomaz and Mehr Woodruff Harry Southern Virginia Domion Varsity Curtis Luckie Kells Boland

Atlanta Community Chest Opens Campaign With Near 100k Subscriptions

Agencies report $98,966 given on first day of the Atlanta Community Chest drive at the Kimball house luncheon. The goal is $400,000 for 40 charities, with 700 workers canvassing all city sectors. Campaign runs through November 12. Special gifts division reports over $1,000 subscribed from major industries and firms.

Atlanta Community Chest the Chest Daily Report Kimball House

Postal Clerks Vote To Seek Congress Aid On Measure

Atlanta postal clerks railroad mail clerks city carriers and supervisors voted unanimously to urge Congress to override the president's veto of the Kelley-Holge bill authorizing a postal employees sanitation? no, sanction. The bill would raise postal workers salaries by 200 dollars yearly. George president of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks spoke urging passage. The measure had passed Congress but was vetoed and awaits Senate action.

Atlanta Congress Teo F. George Washington, D.C National Federation of Tost George National Federation of Post Office Clerks Senate

Dodd Takes Over McClure Five and Ten on Peters Street

H. M. Dodd of Atlanta will assume ownership of the McClure Five and Ten Cent store at 248 Peters Street. The store will operate as Dodd's Five and Ten Cent store with Branch No. 9 post office services for customer convenience announced Tuesday.

H. M. Dodd Atlanta McClure Five & Ten Cent Peters Street Dodd

Purchase of Site for State Mansion Considered by Committee

A special General Assembly committee considering the governor's mansion purchase or erection inspected proposals in Atlanta. They heard bids including Edwin S. Anstey tome on the Pendo for 80000 and the Walter R. Andrews residence on Peachtree Road plus other offerings. Members include Senator George W. Lankford Senator Redwine Miss Bessie Kempton Fr B. Dykes and Ren Jowler with Redwine absent. Governor Walker has leased the Ansley home for one year and will move in November 15.

General Assembly Capital Edwin SP. Anstey Tome Pendo Walter It. Andrews Peachtree Road Andrews Drive George W. Lankford Lyons Redwine Fayetteville Bessie Kempton Fulton County B. Dykes Dooy County Ren Jowler Bibb County Walker Alremly Ansley

Darktown Elite Raided at Banquet by Police

In Atlanta Darktown, Andy Jola hosted a delayed Halloween banquet for about 50 guests from Whespberry alley's top society. Police arrived after neighbors complained of disorderly merriment. Guests were detained and charged with disorderly conduct.

Darktown Andy Jola Atlanta Andy Witticiams Neigh ‘Bors Hen

Calhoun County Capital Move To Arlington Ordered

The Calhoun County Commission adopted a resolution naming Arlington as the county capital and ordered county books and records moved from Morgan to Arlington as soon as a suitable place is provided. Chairman Beatwick was directed to start erecting a facility at once with a vault in the current justice courthouse. The December term of Calhoun County Superior Court will be held at Arlington, and the new theater building will host sessions for city and superior courts.

Arlington Calhoun County Morgan Board of County Commissioners R. H. Beatwick Custer Superior Court Board of Commissioners Calhoun County Superior Court

Alleged Thief Held for Investigation

Tom Tummer, a man described as Negro, was arrested by Detectives Curren and Chester after police found a large quantity of clothing suspected to be stolen from 260 Peters Street. He reportedly confessed and is held on suspicion while the case is investigated.

Tom Tummer West Mitchell Street M. F P. Curren J. J. Chester Peters Street Tummer

Votes of Americus ratify paying bonds

Americus voters approve a $60,000 street improvement bond issue to repave sections of Americus with wood block pavement laid about a decade ago. Work begins as bonds are sold with serial retirement and interest at 4 1/2 percent payable semiannually.

Americus Dmericus

Rickard Plans Mixed Weights Bout at Madison Square Garden

Promoter Rickard reveals a December 2 pre mix event at Madison Square Garden featuring Tommy Gibbons and Norfolk to debut a colored boxing mix. Norfolk, a negro heavyweight, and Gibbons will headline a 15 round bout aimed at reviving interest and aiding charity, with proceeds supporting Yearst Christmas fund and fighters.

Robert Lusk New York Tex Rlickard Madison Square Garden Rickard Ue Garden Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Norfolk Metropolis William Standolph Yearst

Bulldogs to face Virginia on Lambeth field

Georgia prepares a strong team to meet Virginia at Charlottesville Saturday following a decisive win over Tennessee in Athens. Coach Kellison touts a renewed Georgia effort as Virginia aims to rebound after a loss to Washington and Lee with Neale resting regulars to avoid fatigue before the big clash.

Three Days Left in Elephant Puzzle Contest

Readers are urged to submit solutions before the deadline to share in thirty big cash prizes totaling more than two thousand dollars. Subscriptions and prize values are explained, with options to remit via multiple smaller subscriptions or a single twelve month term. Another contestant can sponsor the entry by recording the solution in the contestant’s name.

Fifth Ward Civic League to Hear Scouting Leaders

Commissioner George E Waits and Scout Executive A A Jameson will headline the Fifth Ward Civic League meeting set for Thursday night at 8 o clock in the English Avenue School auditorium. The event invites residents to engage with local civic and youth programs.

George E. Waits A. A. Jameson The Hoy Scout Movement Fifth Ward Civic League English Avenue

Notre Dame to Meet Southern California on Pasadena Day

Los Angeles November 5 Notre Dame University will play the University of Southern California in an intersectional football game at Pasadena next New Year's Day. The announcement came tonight from Gwinn Wilson graduate manager of the Southern California institution.

Los Angeles Notre Dame University University of Southern California Pasadena Gwinn Wilson Southern California

Montgomery Romero Fight Ends In Draw At Madison Square Garden

Quintin Romero of Chile and Sully Montgomery of Centre College battled six rounds to a draw in a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Montgomery, weighing 204 and Romero 1991 2, fought steady early while Romero rallied late. Miguel Ferrara of Argentina stopped George Eintroch of White Plains in the fourth round.

New York Quintin Romero Chile Sully Montgomery Sto Q Madison Square Garden Montgomery Romero Miguel Ferrara George B. Eintroch White Plains

Purple Plays Newnan FBI Buck Cheeves Team Invades Newnan

Buck Cheeves' Boys' High Purple Hurricane will play Newnan Friday afternoon as they chase a second win this week after a 5 to 0 victory over G. M. A. Tuesday. Coaches plan light practices and a long signal drill before Friday departure.

Buck Cheeves Boys' High Purple Hurricane Newnan Boys’ High G. M.A Cheeves

Bennie Regan Stops Miller in Eight Round Bout

Bennie Regan of Atlanta knocked out Magsey Miller in the final round of an eight round bout at Chattanooga. Regan dominated the contest and sent Miller to the canvas seven times before the knockout occurred.

Chattanooga Venn Bennie Regan Atlanta Magsey Miller Regan Miller

Pep Tossers Meet Tonight For Basketball Team

A meeting of Pep Class basketball candidates and supporters is planned for 7 o'clock tonight in the classroom at the Baptist Tabernacle to organize a team for the coming season.

The Baptist Tabernacle

Display of Apples Wins Many Friends For King of Fruit

National apple week spreads across Atlanta and the nation with the slogan Tell em About Apples. The crop is plentiful and prices are low, making apples affordable for all households. Noted Arkansas figures quote diverse apple uses from pie to cider, as supporters recall early efforts by Hardly and the Apple Shippers' Association leading to a 1913 nationwide celebration.

Atlanta South Georgia C. R. Porter Porter Brothers' Farm Corporation Esom Hill James Hardly Quincy Mississippi Valley Growers’ Association Porter Hardly International Apple Shippers’ Association Jetter Mr. Hardly International Apple Shippers’ ‘Association

Auditorium Boxing Card Promises Thrilling Knockouts

American Legion show at the Auditorium features 12 round clash Jack Reddick of Atlanta versus Soldier Buck of Louisville with a full undercard of prominent heavyweights and featherweights. Promoter Holt Gewinner and fighters ramp up for an action packed evening as tickets sell at Jake's Market.

American Legion Jack Reddick Atlanta Soldier Buck Louisville Harry Fas Southern Athletic Club Kimball House Legion Holt Gewinner Reddick Jake Joe Burman Goobout Farley Bill McGowan Battlingsrooms Wild Bill Strickland Benny Ray Columbus Jordan Sheppard Macon Gunboat Farley

Alabama Fox Hunt Opens With 148 Hounds at Jackson's Creek

Mobile November 4 A pack of 148 hounds was cast at Jackson's Creek sixteen miles south of Mobile marking the first hunt of the Alabama Fox Hunters' association. About 100 people followed the dogs as five foxes were caught. Hunts start daily at 5 am and Friday the dogs will be cast again for finals. The meeting created the Alabama Fox Hunters association from separate northern and southern Alabama groups. Officers named include T 47 Adams Mobile president J J Wilder Talladega vice president Dr M L Moorer Mount Vernon secretary and a board of directors: A Z Cowles Ramer M Jones Troy Z Tatley Birmingham Doc Bates Birmingham and Dyke Evhols Deratur.

Mobile Ala Alabama Fast Hunters' Association Jackson's Creek Iriday Alabama Fox Time Association Adams J. J. Wilder Talladega M. L. Moorer Mount Vernon Secret Heard

L VIELE SEEKS AAU INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS BID

New York November 5 The Amateur Athletic Union has received a bid from Louisville to run the 1925 indoor national track and field championships over three days ending February 28 as set by the AAU The bid will be acted upon at the annual convention in Atlantic City starting November 16 The championships were held here last winter and won by the Illinois Athletic Club

New York Amateur Athletic Union Louisville Metally A.A. UT Atie City Hlinnix Athletic Elyh

Morrow Joins Atlanta Athletic Club Roster

Gus Morrow, famed basketball star, joins Atlanta Athletic Club candidates under Coach Joe Bean. Morrow offers coaching services free, making him eligible as an amateur. He joins a colorful lineup including Eckford, Roane, Jenks, Bennett, Ritz, and Bill Morrow as they prepare for a season opener against the Kansas City Blues on December 19 in Kansas City.

Gus Morrow Joe Bean Atlanta Athetic Club Morrow Go Me AL Jie Vandy Athletic Club Bean Joe Eckford Baby Roane Emory Jenks Tech Joe Bennett Georgia Ritz B. A. Cy Bill Morrow Oglethorpe Petrels Auburn Avenue Kansas City Blues Kansas City

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