Southern Football Title to Be Decided by Auburn Georgia
Auburn and Georgia meet at Grant Field or Ponce de Leon in Atlanta for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. Auburn enters undefeated, beating Mercer Florida Clemson Mississippi A&M LSU Tech and Vanderbilt. Georgia has one defeat, by a non-SIAC foe. The game, a hard scrimmage before Thanksgiving, draws national attention and could set attendance records. Captains McWhorter and Newell face off in their final college game amid evolving strategies from both teams.
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Southern Interecollegiate Athletic Association
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Florida
Clemson
Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical
Louisiana State University
Tech
Vanderbilt
Sloan
Gemgia
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Virginia
Madama
Rrot Field
Ponce de Leon
Grant Field
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Georgia Line
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Mississippi College
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Marion High
Texas
Davidson
Tee Eelabama
South Carolina
Stetson
Birmingham
Slagville
Birmingham Geribes
Gamlet
Western title still doubtful this season
Western football title remains unsettled with Chicago holding the strongest claim. Wisconsin stands as the lone obstacle to a clear championship, with both teams holding solid records. If Wisconsin wins, the title race could become a muddled outcome as Chicago’s recent form faces its toughest challenge.
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University of Wisconsin
Victores
Staggs Waniors
Wisconsin
Carr
Mercer Baptists Meet Tigers In Annual Gridiron Clash
Mercer and Clemson clash in Macon on Monday with Clemson the favorite after a strong showing vs Georgia. Mercer aims for a solid showing and to keep the score close, though Baptists are not expected to win.
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Mercer
Clemson
University of Georgia
Baptists
Fisher University of Nashville vs Morehouse gridiron clash
Readable text describes a November 21 football game between Fisk University of Nashville and Morehouse College to decide the southern Negro football championship. Morehouse won last year by traveling to Nashville and defeating Fisk. Fisk vows a strong effort in the rematch.
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Murehouse
Fine Poultry Show Opens At Columbus Fair
The Columbus fair and poultry show opens tomorrow and runs five days in Columbus Ga. The event, one of the largest poultry displays in the region, is organized by the Columbus Poultry Association with an official grant from Governor John M. Slaton.
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Columbus Fair
Columbus
Columbus Fair and Poultry Show
Columbus Poultry Association
John M. Slaton
Ritchie Pleases Pompadour Jim In Tough Cross Bout
James J Corbett notes Willie Ritchie a fighter with grit who pushes from the bell to the final gong He outslugged Cross to show he is a genuine champion in the ten round bout The writer compares him to McFarland and Britton and predicts a stronger showing in longer fights with Welch or McFarland
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James J. Corbett
Wille Ritchie
Joe Gans
Northa
Willie
Merting Cross
Ritchie
McFarland
Britton
Cross
Freddie Welch
Packy McFarland
McWarland
Motorcycle Champ On A Visit Here
Arthur Chappelle world champion motorcyclist visits Calhoun Georgia spending days with friends before Savannah Christmas day races. Calhoun business men plan Georgia Products day banquet November 18 hosted by the Woman's Club featuring only Gordon County raised products.
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Arthur Chappelle
Atlanta
Chappelle
Savannah
Calhoum,' Ga
Calhoun
Calhoun ,Woman’s Club
Gordon County
Opera Glasses and Eyewear Ad from 34 Awntenai Street
A vintage advertisement offers a magnificent stock of imported opera glasses and eyewear by Lemaire and other makers. Customers are urged to make their selection at K Hawkes, with the address listed as 34 Awntenai street.
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Lemaire
K. Hawkes
Awnitenai Street
Agv
Carlisle and Navy lead eastern scoring, close team chase
The Carlisle Indians and the Navy share the lead in points scored against opponents with 247 each. Navy has allowed only 7 points, while Carlisle has 29 scored against them. Army sits third with 219, followed by Dartmouth at 218 as eastern elevens stay tightly bunched and scores stay close.
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Gettysburg
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Holy Cross
Maine
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Tehiek
Brown
Wisconsin
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Carlisia
Little Rock Eyes Southern League Berth Or Western Association
Little Rock faces a decision at the December 15 league meeting in Atlanta. If a Southern League berth is not secured, officials will seek entrance to a reorganized Western association. The proposed Western group would include Little Rock Fort Smith Hot Springs Tulsa Muskogee Springfield Shreveport and Tulsa.
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Atlanta
Western Association
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Hot Springs Ark
Jonlin
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Tulse, Okia
Shreveport, la
Clemson Tigers Poised For Thanksgiving Battle With Tech
Clemson Tigers prepare for a fierce Thanksgiving Day game against Georgia Tech. Tech has no Saturday game remaining, while Clemson shows rapid improvement and is pegged as a near even money favorite. Both teams eye scoring, with Tech hoping to spoil the holiday in Atlanta.
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Clemson Tigers
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Tech
Tigers
Atlanta
Georgia
Nine Dead and Forty Hurt in Train Wreck Near Clayton
Savannah reports nine killed and about forty injured after a passenger train derailed on a two degree curve near Clayton Alabama. The crowded excursion train was headed to the Bufanta fair with five coaches and ran five minutes late. Most passengers survived, with two hundred lightly hurt and an elderly woman possibly among the few not recovering. The Central of Georgia railway authorities provide care and relief efforts.
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Clayton
Ala
Central of Greorgia Railway Company
Bufanta
Alabama
Pont
Monroe Floyd
White
Curbbell, JR
Pompei Atley
Zach Phar
Bonnie Brock
Clio
Wilbur McLean
Annie Wilkerson
Wash M'Rae
Mordecai Mra
Company
Geatly
Sewanee Kentucky Football Game Postponed to Monday
Sewanee versus Kentucky football in Sewanee was called off Saturday due to Kentucky missing train connections and will be played Monday at the same site.
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Venn
Speeall
Sewanee-Central of Kentucky
The Firefly Captures Macon Theatergoers
In Macon on November 16 the musical comedy The Firefly drew praise for its clean, tuneful, wholesome entertainment. Edith Thayer, a 20-year-old prima donna, impressed with size of voice and charm, delivering melody and character work that outshines rivals. The reviewer predicted no better show south this year or likely in the near future.
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Macon
Edith Thayer
Yale Has Outside Chance In Game With Harvard
Yale before Harvard meets in football with Yale’s late surge noted after a hard fought loss to Princeton. Harvard, led by Mahan Brinckley and Hardwick, shown strong in a 37 6 victory over lain opponents. The dope favors Harvard though Yale’s rallying spirit keeps the race undecided.
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Harvard
Tigers
Atlanta Pride Fueled by Rivalry in Attendance Showdown
Atlanta reported 8,783 paid admissions for a Georgia Tech clash, outpacing Birmingham by 2,885 as Birmingham sought to prove its football crowd could top Atlanta’s. W N Randle, Tech athletics director, confirmed the figures while noting Atlanta’s longstanding edge.
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Birmingham
Auburn
Georgia-Tech
W. N. Randle
Tech
Auburn Eleven Wins Board with Georgia Clash Looming
Auburn leads series with 8 wins to Georgia 7 and 3 draws across 18 meetings. Next Saturday marks the nineteenth meeting with Auburn tallying 208 points to Georgia’s 168. Former scores show dominance by both sides across decades from 1882 to 1912.
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Georgia
Auburn
Batson Aeroplane Trial On Herb River
Savannah, Ga November 16. The hydro-aeroplane built by Captain A Batson was tested in Herb river. The craft drew 12 inches of water and weighs over 5000 pounds while maintaining water stability. Batson plans an initial air flight later this week if weather allows.
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Speela
Herb River
A Batson
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Enanes
Auto men elated over success of show in Atlanta
The automobile show ended with praise for Sousa and the event. Attendance reached 15,000 with $1,150,000 in business and strong delegate turnout from the South. Leaders Reed and the Atlanta Automobile and Accessory association express optimism for a bigger next year.
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Gate City
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