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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1924

Page

2

Scrimmage in Order This Week at Tech Flats

Tech enters final stage of 1924 football season with scrimmage days planned for Thursday and Friday as Coach Alexander reshapes the squad after Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt games. Williams improves from injury. Merkle and Reeves also noted to be limited. Epinard returns to trainer in France after papers delay and sea voyage. will stay two weeks at Maisons-Laffitte before moving to Wertheimer farm. recovered from split hoof.

Tech Flats Tigers Epinard George Congdon Tech York Auburn Turkey Alexander Notre Dame ISU Vander Ault Clay Williams Ivan Williams Pech Com- Moores Mwe Ivo I Tech Gus Merkle Bob Reeves Heither Vanderbilt Rata Tiny Hearn Tiger Plainsmen Georgia Plas Bulldogs Bunker Boozer Pitts Tiger Line Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club Grant Field Plains Aroln Paris Gene Leigh Maisons-Laffitte France Cherbourg Southampton United States Great Britain Folkstone Boulogne Maisons, Laffitte Pierre Wertheimer Department Gironde M. Wertheimer Laurel

Hepbron Outlines 1924 Basketball Rule Changes

George T. Hepbron details revised rules for 1924 basketball at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The major change raises umpire power, assigns officiating duties near the ball, and permits tosses during scrimmage. He notes dribbling, pivot, and shooting updates and clarifies free throw procedures.

George T. Hepbron Atlanta Athletic Club Atlanta Bunker Auburn Hepbrow Mephrow National Association of Basketball Hepbron Mc. Hepbron Manders A. A.C Andy Ceme

Chicago Quint Meets Mercer

The University of Chicago basketball team will meet the Naval Academy five on December 30 for the first time. The Maroon cagemen also will entertain Mercer University, with Mercer, champions of the Southern Conference last year, set to play the Maroons January 3.

Chicago University of Chicago Naval Academy Mercer University Maroons

Reynard Wins Chase Futurity In Fox Hunters Meet

Bowling Green Kentucky November 17 Reynard won in the first cast of the National Fox Hunters association meeting here as six hundred hantsmen with one hundred fifty hounds failed to catch a fox in the chase futurity three foxes were started and led the pack for several miles allowing judges to study the contenders.

Bowling Green Reynard National Fox Hunters’ Association

YMCA Basket School Delayed One Week

The Y M C A basketball school opening is postponed for one week due to scheduled gym meetings. Physical Director C Matheny, in charge, announced the delay last evening.

Inasivun C. Matheny

Walker Fight Called Off in Pottsville

Pottsville, Pa. November 17 The Mickey Walker Frankie Wendall welterweight title bout scheduled for Monday night was canceled as promoters could not cover Walker's $3,500 guarantee.

Pottsville Mickey Walker Frankie Wendall Walker

Freeman Stages Fourth Round KO Of Knowles In New Orleans

New Orleans November 17 Tom Freeman of Hot Springs Arkansas welterweight stopped Al Knowles of New Orleans in the fourth round of a 15 round bout Freeman weighed 136 1 2 pounds Knowles 137 pounds in the clash billed as a scheduled bout.

New Orleans Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Ack al Knowles Freeman Knowles

Negotiations Concluded For Oakland Club Deal

Washington president Claris Griffith says he will consent to Walter Johnson leaving the team if the veteran and Oakland deal parties reach a successful agreement. Reports place the price near 385000 with the transfer to be finalized tomorrow and a new Walter Johnson field planned. Johnson plans to manage the club and may pitch on opening days as the deal advances.

Washington Claris Griffith Washington Baseball Club Walter Johnson Witchers Oakland Edwaine Ewings Eltb Johnson Griffith Siffith

Pacific Coast Upset News Echoes Across Nation

Hartland November 17 The Pacific coast joins the rest of the country in upsets with Minnesota’s surprise victory over Illinois and Stanford California clash looming. Stars like Grange Nevers Howell lead coast excitement with bags of talent including Schulte Ledbury and Jinday while Washintonians anticipate a strong backfield showing from Smith and Nevers.

Pacific Coast Schulte Ledbury California Bagshaw George Wilson Elmer Lesreau Howell California Center East Middle West Dastehonrils Ols

Cochrane Star Catcher Joins Athletics From Portland

Philadelphia reports Gordon Cochrane star catcher from Portland joins the Athletics in exchange for five players and cash. Other players named to Portland include Denny Burns Bob Ilasty Harry Rhonda Olie Shirling Charles Row and catcher. Cochrane, 21, hit .584 in 99 games last season and is a Boston University graduate.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia American League Baseball Gordon Cochrane Portland Athletics Mr. Mack Denny Burns Bob Ilasty Harry Rhonda Onie Shirling Charles Rowand Pacific Coast Star Boston University

Harvard Fans See Victory Over Yale

New York November 17 Harvard faces Yale with a mix of injuries and optimism. Harvard’s season has been rocky yet critics see strong material and potential greatness. Yale prepares with light work to stay fit while Harvard deals with casualties including Spaulding on crutches and Gamache hampered by a knee.

New York Yale Harvard Cambridge Brown Boston Untyard Moston Phi Spaulding Ernie Gamache Conch Fisher Adie Daley Gelirke

Northwestern Gri dders to Get Medals Soon

Northwestern football team to receive a distinguished service medal for their showing against Chicago. Walter Dill Scott announced the award at Branaton. President Scott praised the team in a clubhouse meeting but denied they were in peak physical condition for the Maroon game.

Branaton, II Northwestern Walter Dill Scott Chicago Scott

Stribling Begins Intensive Training for Fay Show

Stribling, buoyed by recent power, starts daily workouts at the Southern Athletic Club to prepare for his Thanksgiving Day bout with Harry Fay of South. Strong fan interest and telegraphic orders for ringside seats arrive from Macon and Columbus as the south crowd eyes Stribling toward a potential light heavyweight title standing with McTigue looming. The Legion reveals that ladies will not be admitted free to the event.

Stribling Harry Fay Planship South Ray Mike McTigue Fay Southern Athletic Club Mnasium Kimball House Usx Bond Fay Neiser Greenville T. Stribling Keiser Georgia Holt Gewinoner American Legion Kimbatl Macon Columbus Hig Kimibo Bill McGowan Atlanta el Clemons Knoxvile Pete Cole Trome Benny Ray Jordan Sheppard Marcon Shepard The Legion

France Accepts Gilbert Plan on 26 Percent Recovery Tax

Paris reports France agrees with Seymour Parker Gilbert Jr on applying the 26 per cent recovery tax to the general reparations fund. Britain and Yugoslavia are seen as paid ahead of proportional shares, with a finance ministers conference to decide future distribution. Berlin notes the move preserves the Dawes plan and transfer committee jurisdiction.

Paris Associated Dress Seymour Parker Gilbert, Jr Dawes Luther Germany Vireley Finance Ministers France Great Britain Jugo Slavin Berlin

Victims Identified In Florida Coast Wreck

Fort Pierce Fla November 17 Two previously unknown victims of the Florida coast wreck near Wabasso Friday night were identified as Mrs Lurla May Greer 27 and her baby daughter Ann two years old of Dadeville Ala by the husband and father. The other two killed were Miss Ruby Stone of Northfield Vermont and Mrs Elizabeth Foxton of Alpena Michigan. Bodies going home for burial. three injured moved to St Augustine hospital. four more in local hospital reported doing well.

Fort Pierce Fin Florida Mich Railroad St. Augustine Chey Irs William C. Miller Linwood Blanche Stone Northfield Robert Davin

Amateur Athletic Union 36th convention opens in Atlantic City

Atlantic City reports the 36th AAU convention opens with plans to broaden activity, approve 137 records and notable athletic achievements, back a new boxing federation, admit Florida to a new district, and consider distance running and marathon changes. Murray Hulbert named president designate as Pittsburg hosts closing sessions.

Atlantic City N. J Associated Press America Toriy Amateur Athletic Union Pittsburg Murray Hulbert New York William C. Prout Boston Arepa AALT William W W. Cuddy A. A. Chex! Com Attee Ting Provent Carlos Gallegna Arenos Aires Dominion A. A Hulbert Wo Nen Southern Pacific Association Southern Association Florida Southeastern Association A. A Michigan Association Piedmont Association Louis Clarke Baltimore Prout Boston Inter Eminine

Third Battalion Beats First Battalion in Regimental Game

The Third Battalion defeated the First Battalion 25 to 20 in the regimental basketball tournament at Georgia Tech. Strong passing and quick plays defined the win as the Third Battalion pulled away in the second half with a tally that secured the victory. Both teams favored short passes and pressed to control the ball.

Third Battalion Georgia Tech Rts

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