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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1913

Page

4

Georgia Tech Football Clash in Doubt as Wires Go Unsettled

Georgia and Tech face an uncertain future for the annual game as exchanges between Sanford and Randle condemn or support playing at Grant field. Both sides insist on terms, with a neutral Atlanta site favored by Georgia and Grant field pressed by Tech. Athens and Atlanta await final word as the contract and expectations remain in doubt.

Georgia-Tech SV. Sanford University of Georgia W. N. Randle Tech Atla Tzig Tech Georgia University of Georwiz Randle Sanford Randie Stanford William M. T Randle Georgia Tech Atlanta Ponce de Leon Profesent Morris Grant Field Ponce de ‘Leon Grant Fields Grant Unifor S. WV. Sanford Athens Morris Grantfield Georgia School of Technology Rande

Flanagan Signed by Billy Smith for Crackers

Manager Billy Smith wired from Columbus that he has signed Outfielder Flanagan from the Decatur club of the 11 league. Flanagan played 131 games last season with 180 hits for a .352 batting average and .968 fielding. The Crackers, with Long and Welch, are expected to field formidable outer works in the league.

Billy Smith Columbus Wednesday Flanagan Decatur Crackers Long Welch

Auburn Game Date Moved to Atlanta for Thanksgiving

The director urged speeding a decision on fixing the Auburn game date in Atlanta at Ponce de Leon for Thanksgiving Day. If Georgia defeats Tech and Auburn beats Vandy, a championship game may be held in Atlanta on Turkey Day. Awaiting reply from Professor Randle.

Auburn Atlanta Ponce de Leon Georgia Tech Randle

Vanderbilt Strives For Auburn Battle In Critical Clash

Nashville November 12 Special Vanderbilt football faces a pivotal test against Auburn with a weak lineup yet still clinging to a share of the championship. Coach McGugin has Innis Brown shaping defense while Vanderbilt emphasizes the forward pass and quarterback runs to counter Auburn's seasoned line and Donahue backs. Boensch injury news hovered as Vanderbilt drills for a decisive Decatur showdown.

Nashville Tenn S&s. L Auburn Vanderbilt Georgia Commodores McGugin Innis Brown Auburn Tech Plainsmen Innis Commodore Pilot Decatur McGuein Donahue South Boensch Louise Brown Chester

Fails to Pay Dues Nets Outfielder Zimmerman Cut

New York November 12 Heinie Zimmerman third baseman for the Chicago National League club is no longer a member of the Baseball Players' fraternity. David L. Fultz president confirms the report noting Almaner man was dropped in July for failure to pay dues. Others delinquent were notified their names removed but reinstated after advisory board approval.

New York Heinie” Zimmerman Chicago Baseball Players’ Fraternity David L. Fultz Players’ Organization Tonight Almmerman Fultz

Walter M. Rich May Succeed Col. Daley

Rumors in city hall say Walter M. Rich a longtime school board member from the second ward is slated to chair the board of education when Colonel Walter R. Daley retires January 1. Rich has studied Atlanta's schools, especially girls' schools, and is regarded as a valuable member. Another prospect discussed is George M. Hope vice president of the board, also studied school problems and deemed well qualified.

Walter, M. Rich Second Ward Board of Education Walter R. Daley George M. Hope Hope

Haggin to Re enter the Racing Game in Kentucky

Lexington, November 12. James B Haggin, of New York and Lexington, buys the racehorse Ballot and plans an extended turf program. He pays 69000 for Baket to John E B Madden and 5000 for the English sire Bain from Barney Schreiber. Both will be housed at Elmendorf, Haggin estate near Lexington.

Lexington Ballot James B. Haggin New Jyne John EB. Madden Bain Barney Schreiber Misouri

Tech Denies Protesting Georgia Men in Any Case

Tech officials insist they have not protested and will not protest Georgia players Henderson Paddock and Conklin. A misleading afternoon report claimed such protests were filed, prompting Tech director William N. Randle to say no action exists. Possible protests, if any, would come via outside sources with no Tech athletic involvement.

Tech Georgia William N. Randle Brooklyn N. C Atlanta

Birmingham vs Atlanta in Attendance Debate Sparks Football Pride

In a Birmingham News column H. C. Vance argues Atlanta leads in football and baseball crowds. He urges a big Birmingham turnout for Auburn-Vanderbilt in Atlanta to prove Birmingham’s prowess. The reply asserts Atlanta will outdraw against Georgia Tech, claiming Atlanta is the South’s best football and baseball town with strong receipts and attendance.

Birmingham Auburn Vanderbilt Atlanta South H. C. Vance Birmingham News Crackers Vance Georgia Tech Janette

Grounds for Preas Action Asked For by a Fan

A 1913 letter from Chas H Strong Jr of Atlanta argues that University of Georgia football player Freas was declared ineligible by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association late, after Tech Sewanee and Tech Auburn games. The writer calls for full public disclosure of accusations, voting, and evidence, urging fair sportsmanship and transparency.

Preas Dick Jemison Atlanta Constitution Jim Preas Tech Lech Preay Bigham Huange Freas Sewanee Auburn Georgia Jenaree University of Geaman Wifthin Tech-Sewanee Tech-Auburn Frean Antions Supreme Court of Law Supreme Court of Southern Athietics Caville Chas. H. Strong, JR Atlanta

All Star Football Game For Atlanta December 6

Lewie Hardage former Vanderbilt and Auburn star and Mercer coach plans an Atlanta all star football game on Saturday December 6. Teams will be the Seventeenth Infantry at Fort McPherson coached by Lt De Vgre and a SI A A all star selection chosen by Hardage from college players who have finished their SI A A careers. A tentative lineup includes Pitts Auburn Morgan Vanderbilt Cheaps Sewanee Peabee Georgia Hasslock Vanderbilt Lamb Auburn J Brown Vanderbilt Camsdell Auburn Major Auburn Giles Sewanee E Brown Vanderbilt R Morrison Vanderbilt Robbins Vanderbilt Hardage Vanderbilt McWhorter Georgia Newell Auburn Cook Tech.

Lewie Hlardage Vanderbilt Auburn Maercer University Atlanta Mr. Hardage Pitts Morgan Vanderblitt Guards—Cheaps Sewanee Pea

National Baseball board rules on player claims

Columbus Ohio November 12 John H Farrell secretary treasurer of the National Baseball association announces decisions of the National Board of Arbitration Claims of Rugby against Montgomery for two days salary and Walters against Foster and Ferguson against Moulton are allowed Twenty four additional claims referred to the secretary for settlement

Columbus Ohio John H. Farrell National Baseball Association National Board of Arbitration Rugby Montgomery Walters Foster Ferguson Moulton

American track team off for Australasia

San Francisco November 12 Three members of the American track and field team which is to tour Australasia failed today with Manager Hustace Poixotto Cohleigh of New Orleans the fourth member will leave this city ten days later and will join the party in New Zealand The athletes who sailed to day with the team manager are George Parker jumper Olympic club Rex Gaughey shot putter Ukiah Cal high school and James Powers runner Boston Athletic association The team will not return until late in March.

San Francisco Australasia Hustace Poixotto Cohleigh New Orleans Ne Zealand George Parker Olyingpic Club Rex Gaughey Ukiah Cal James Powers Boston Athletic Association

Krause Heads Federals at Indianapolis Board Meeting

J Edward Krause was elected president for the coming year at a directors meeting of the Federal league club in Indianapolis Indiana. The club reorganization fixes capital stock at 200000 with 123000 common and 75000 preferred. Fifty thousand dollars will be used to equip the new grounds with modern steel stands and bleachers.

Indianapolis Ind Lee AE Federal League Club J. Edward Krause

Your Life Insurance Premium Worries Relief Offer

A terse note offers possible relief from life insurance premium worry. Mentions a P O box 484 and a phone contact in Atlante Gayo. The wording is unclear and appears to be an attempt at solicitous correspondence with potential clients.

P.O Atlante Gayo

Harvard strong man is a football star

Cambridge Massachusetts November 12 H R Hardwick of Quincy star football player is still the Harvard strong man In the list of the ten strongest men in a college shown tonight Hardwick's name reads 1296 2 points This is 25 points better than last year The ten strong men include five football players J C Talbot of Milton winner of second place with 1224 6 points has never been active in athletics The next eight are E F Woodruff Boston W Freedley Philadelphia L H Mills Portland R S Sweetser Boston W T Gardiner Gardiner Maine R H Randall I A Jeffrey and T J Coolidge Boston

Cambridge Mass H. R. ‘Hardwick Quincy Harvard Hardwick J. C. Talbot Milton E. F. Woodruff Boston W. Freedley Philadelphia L. H. Mills Portland Ore R. S. Sweetser W.T. Gardiner Gardiner Maine R H. Randall I. A. Jeffrey T. J. Coolidge

Kilbane Attell Title Fight Set For Washington's Birthday

New Britain Conn November 12 Abe Attell former featherweight champion received word that negotiations are closed for a match with current champion Johnny Kilbane to be held on Washington's birthday in California. Attell will travel west immediately to begin training.

New Britain Conn Abe Attell Johnny Kilbane

Tech High to Face Donald Fraser in Friday Prep Game

Tech High travels to Donald Fraser on Friday to play a regular league contest. The Tech High eleven arrive as favorites after a flawless season and recent wins over teams that beat Donald Fraser, while Fraser seeks an upset on their home field starting at 3 30 p m.

Reguar Techigh Donald Fraser Latters Tech High Kelly

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