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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1905
Page
2
In a standout prep football upset, Barnesville's Blake's Eleven routed Dahlonega 41 to 6 to claim the state crown. Gordon's strong defense and sharp line play could not stop the Burgeoning Barnesville attack, as rapid drives and long gains swung the contest in the visiting team's favor. The win sparked celebrations in Gainesville with bells and cheering.
Wynne, pastor of a Baptist church in Gainesville for ten years, announced his resignation with effect January 1. The church held a recent service where the unanimous decision was recorded, and the congregation will enter the transition as his morning sermon concluded.
Gordon Institute of Barnesville arranged a Thanksgiving gridiron game with Florida University after failing to secure a date with Stone Mountain. Coach Frank Blake has developed a strong Barnesville squad that could rival Southland college teams and draw a large crowd in Barnesville. The team, led by Blake and featuring experienced players, aims to impress regional rivals and possibly challenge traditional foes like Georgia.
New Orleans reports the first local football death as GC Flicken, fullback for the Southern Athletic Club junior team, dies from head injuries after a game against Queen and Crescent. The fatality occurred Sunday amid a gerim mage style collision during play.
Rennings notes show War Point the best in the steeplechase as War Point defeats Seventh Ward and Rockmail in a two mile handicap. Earlier races go to Mollie Donghue and Beldmoore with Jockeys Jones Wishard and Jackson. Entries list Gannonau Columbus course and Komoka DeRussy among others.
At Cumberland Park Nashville on November 20 two favorites won and two outsiders claimed prizes in six races. J Ha Grilta, the 7 to 5 favorite, unseated rider D Boland in the fourth race while Bensonhurst led the rest with speed. Results list Salvage, Margaret M, Envoy, Bensonhurst, Tishimingo, Sanction among the winners and placers with various odds and times.
Danny Dougherty the featherweight champion joins the Atlanta Athletic Club to teach members the art of punching and defense. He arrives from Reading within days and will stay about a month. The club also eyes adding Jujitsu expert Jessons and two jiun tai specialists Ono and Maeda for an early December tournament exhibition and long term stay.
Two late November games on Emory College field produced a 0–0 tie between seniors and sophomores and a 28–0 junior victory. Standouts included Brown Mabbett Quilhan for seniors, Dewar Carrot for sophomores, and Bickley Byrd for juniors. Officials were Brown umpire Heagan and Lawrence.
The Central of Georgia Railway offers via its Dixie Flyer route the most perfect service to Florida. Train leaves Atlanta at 9:00 p.m. daily while the Day Express departs at 8:00 a.m. For reservations and information, apply at basement Fourth National Bank Binding and Terminal Station. W. H. Fogg, D. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.
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