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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1914

Page

11

Tackle Carpenter Nearing Return for Clemson Game

Coach Heisman announced Carpenter of the Yellow Jackets is recovering and likely to play against Clemson with no operation needed. Senter shifts to tackle to fortify the line, Spencer takes wing, and Mauck limited but improving from the Georgia game as Tech braces for a strong Turkey Day effort.

Carpenter Yellow Jackets Whno Georgia Heisman Clemson Senter Spencer Senters Hugh Mauck Hugh Jackets Zame Tigers Alming Tech Sewanee Atlanta

Crystal City Pool Tournament at Crystal Pool

The Crystal Billiard and Pool parlor at Vinguet place will host a city championship pool tournament starting soon. Fourteen top players entered, matches of 109 points each held on Tuesdays and Fridays under elimination rules. The survivor wins two silver trophies donated by Bill Smith of the Crackers, with Nick Michel refereeing.

Crystal Bliard Vinguet Place Bill Smith Crackers Hisemen & Weil Nck Michel

Correction on betting question in Questions Answered column

A sports editor recalls a misreported betting tale. A bettor placed two $2 bets on football outcomes with checks posted by rivals. After one bet won, a second bet lost, confusion arose over owed payments and net winnings. The column discusses who should receive what, given cashed checks and double-wager outcomes.

Galas & Cieck Anther Guime Hino Tha Ana Hima

Griffiths Stops Mehegan in Eighth Round Fight

Johnny Griffiths, the American lightweight contender known as the Hat, defeated Hinchie Mehegan of Australia by knockout in the eighth round in Australia on November 16. The bout capped a notable performance as Griffiths moved closer to a title challenge.

Australia Griffiths Pu Hat Hinchie Mehegan

Auburn Tennessee Game Would Be Biggest Card

Auburn and Tennessee post season football clash could be the season’s marquee event. Local alumni press for a meeting, possibly in Atlanta on the first Saturday in December, to decide a championship and boost revenues. Auburn touts its unscored season, while Tennessee argues for the rivalry’s fulfillment and claim to prestige.

Tennessee Auburn Atlanta Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

President's Cup Tourney Second Round Set at Capital City Club

The President's Cup tournament enters the second round today at Capital City Country Club with five flights. Pairings include Hinton Hopkins versus C P King in the First Flight and Holland versus Humphrey in the Second Flight. Matches must conclude by Saturday, with a note of November 8 for completion of the round.

Sity Country Club Hinton Hopkins C. P. King Ralph Reed Dick Jemison P. W. Dummond W. A. Browne Muton Dargcan Je. v. Lowry Acnald FD. Hollandy

Clemson Students Put Under Arrest

Clemson College reports football team members were arrested on return from Richmond for leaving college without proper authority. They were released after explanations. commandant says coach blamed. Local discipline matter with unusual attention due to team membership. pending investigations may place students under house arrest for breaches of military discipline.

Clemson College Clemson Richmond

Savannah to_hold second annual Grand Prize 200 mile race

The Savannah Motorcycle Club announces a Thanksgiving Day 200 mile race on Savannah's Grand Prize Course with a prize pool of 150 dollars in gold for winners. About 32 top national motorcycle rovers are expected to attend, with events slated for Savannah, Ga. all day Thanksgiving.

Savannah Savannah Motorcycle Club Agaid

Paine and Johnson Vie In Brookhaven Cup Final

Mrs. T B Paine faces Mrs Edwin F Johnson in the eighteen holes final for the Capital City Country Club women's golf championship at Brookhaven. The winner will be crowned club champion and receive a trophy.

T. B. Paine Edwin Johnson Thomas B. Paine Edwin F. Johnson Capital City

Minister's Four Sons Are Football Stars

Macon Georgia November 16 Special Dr J L White pastor of Vineville Baptist church has four sons on representative southern elevens all with fine records Russell left end for Macon Charles quarterback and Locust Grove captain James left end on Virginia Swainsboro game Hubert a medical student from Richmond left half back captaining the team forced to quit due to study duties Dr White a Wake Forest graduate recalls when football was rare in his college days and favored baseball and tennis

Macon J. L. White Vineville Baptist Church South Charles Locust Grove James Virginia Swainsboro Hubert Richmond

Olympic Games in 1916 or 1918 in America

Paris reports Baron de Coubertin says if 1916 games cannot be held in Europe they may be staged in the United States in 1918 or 1920. He expects only a temporary war impact on French sport, noting records suffer as stars fight, while younger athletes improve over time and training gains become an incentive.

Paris United State Baron Pierre de Conbertin International Committee Europe America Baron da Coubertin France

Georgia Working on Trick Plays Ahead of Auburn Clash

Athens Ga November 16 Special With few injuries after the fierce Tech game Georgia plans to open the offense against Auburn. Coach Cunningham and the players aim to use trick formations and forward passes on a dry field to surprise Auburn. Logan may return and Henderson is in good shape for the best front of the year.

Athens Tech Georgia Auburn Cunningham Plasters Logan Henderson

Invitation Tourney For Women Golfers At Druid Hills Club

The Druid Hills Country Club announces an invitation golf tournament for women golfers of the city to be played next week on their course. Full details to follow this week, with qualifying rounds likely set for next Monday and Tuesday.

Druid Hills Club Druid Hills Country Club An Wounces

Thomas Arranges Cubs Spring Training Trip Plans

Chicago November 16 Desnite continued reports the Chicago National league ball club to be sold. Charles H Thomas president of the club is arranging spring training plans including a south trip leaving March 1 two weeks later than usual with Tampa accommodations. Exhibition games planned in Birmingham Alabama Atlanta and Memphis Tennessee to end the trip on April 11.

Chicago Desnite Chicago Natonal League Charles H. Thomas Oclun Mtareh Tampa Fin Thomas Birmingham Als Atlanta Memphis Tena

Bond issue and employment bureau proposed by city report

A city Industrial Commission report urges a bond issue and the creation of an employment bureau run by the city or by the Industrial Commission of the chamber of commerce. The council adopted the report, voted to pay $100 to Philip Wertner for data, and abolished the commission.

Industrial Commission of the Chamber of Commerce Council Soni Boes Philip Wertner

Washington and Jefferson Near Front in Eastern Football

The Washington and Jefferson football team leads the east ahead of key rivals. A Harvard Yale game will decide final rankings, with W and J positioned to secure at least second place if Yale defeats Harvard. Washington and Jefferson has defeated Yale and Pittsburgh and tied Harvard, strengthening its claim for top regional rank.

Washington and Jefferson Harvard-Yale Washington and Jeffersons Pennsylvania Cornel Yale Princeton Dartmouth Washington and Jefferson Pittsburg Harvard Crimson Washington

Credit Men to Hear Reserve Banks Meaning

Members of the Atlanta Association of Credit Men anticipate a 6:30 PM meeting and luncheon at the Gate of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Saunders of New Orleans, a director of the Federal Reserve Bank, will discuss the act's meaning for business and its impact on all lines of commerce. Harry P. Moore urges all members to attend. President L. Adam promises important matters to be discussed before the luncheon.

Atlanta, Association of Credit Men Chamber of Commerce Dr. Saunders New Orleans Federal Reserve Bank Harry P. Moore L. Adama

City Physicians to Examine All Claimants for Damages

City council adopted an ordinance expanding the duties of city physicians to examine all persons making claims for damages for injuries alleged to be caused by the city. They will receive extra pay not exceeding 400 dollars per year. The claims committee has faced harassing requests for large damages while many claimants were only slightly injured.

Atlanta Methodists Move to Keep Lovejoy in Place

Resolutions passed Monday by the Methodist Ministers association endorse Rev. W. P. Lovejoy as presiding elder of the Atlanta district and urge his retention amid rumors Bishop Collins Denny may shuffle North Georgia conference elders. Names of affiliated pastors listed include A. M. Hughiett of St. Mark's and G. D. Stona of Paine Memorial, among others.

Methodist Ministers’ Association W. P. Lovejoy Atlanta Collins Denny Richmond North Georgia Axpina Deg Weathers A. M. Hughiett St. Mark's CL. Bassa Mt. Vernon G. D. Stona Payna Memorial J. Branson Kirk- Wood Church

Council delays action on parking ordinance

At the request of the Atlanta Association of Building Managers the ordinance regulating automobile painting on Whitehall Pryor road Forsyth Marietta streets was not passed. Council referred the measure back to the ordinance committee to hear managers and consider extending parking beyond thirty minutes and exempting physicians.

Atlanta Association of Building Managers Whitehall Peachtres Pryor Road Forsyth Marietta General Council Ordinance Committee

Boy Admits Robbery by Breaking into Store

A 17 year old boy pleaded guilty in Judge Ben Hill's division to breaking into Smith's soda fountain on Alabama Street near Whitehall and robbing the safe of 15 dollars. He asked for leniency as the court prepared for a conference with the equity probation officer.

Ben Hill Division of Superior Court Jake Gliman Smith Alabama Street Whitehall Equity

Hill is named head of athletic union

New York November 16. Subjects of vital interest in athletics were discussed at the AAU meeting. President Alfred J. Hill Jr of Boston was unanimously reelected, with several men named vice presidents. The Panama Pacific exposition earned most national championships, except boxing to be held in Boston. Amendments allowed women to register for women’s swimming events and updated entries rules. A union ban on professional contests remained, with exceptions for instructor led group exhibitions. The secretary to issue 30 days notice to the National Catholic Amateur Athletic League regarding its alliance cancellation.

New York Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Alfred J. Hil, Jr Boston John Hilfott San James B. Suliivan Amateur Athletic Union Athletic Union Kame Tey National Catholic Amateur Athletic League Catholic League

No post season game proposed for Auburn Tennessee matchup

Chattanooga November 16 Special Local sportsmen backed by the chamber of commerce offered two substantial guarantees for a post season game between Tennessee and Auburn to decide the southern championship. The teams declined the offer. Tennessee voiced aversion to post season games and Auburn’s Carlisle game may prevent Alabama participation. Some further efforts may occur, but the project appears to be abandoned.

Auburn Tennesseans Tennessee Carlisle Indians Indians Chattanooga Venn Chamber of Commerce Tennesgue Tennesees Carlisle

Special Hours Fixed To Operate Elevators On Atlanta Sidewalks

City council passes ordinance restricting sidewalk elevator operation to hours outside peak pedestrian periods from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rule aims to reduce injuries by limiting use when sidewalks are crowded.

Atlanta

Looked Suspicious Parrot Swears at Home Visit

A Boston Transcript item humorously notes a husband who ran the household while the wife was away. He claims he enjoyed it but the parrot has learned to swear in her absence, adding a comic domestic twist to the tale.

The Boston Transcript

Naval stores trading resumed in Savannah on board of trade

Naval stores operations resumed on the Savannah Board of Trade after a wartime suspension. Turpentine and rosin activity was modest with mixed price shifts, high grades down, mid grades up, and low grades steady or slightly down. Local dealer promotions and quotations are noted, including a radiator solvent plug for autos.

Savannah Savannah Board of Trade

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