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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
4
Fragmented text reports a football or basketball event involving Tech and Kentucky College, with unclear dates and lineups. Mentions Walter Bian Optical Co as a source or sponsor. The passage is garbled, but indicates a Thursday game and interteam activities.
The Washington Jockey Club meeting drew larger crowds as Three Favorites led by Listless and Evie Greene both at 16 to 1 won, shocking followers. Chandler the apprentice rode Evie Greene superbly in the last race while C. Daly’s Listless upset in the earlier fours.
The Walter Batlard Optical Co. on Peachtree Street announces a bold effort to provide the exact eyeglass goods wanted by customers. Special arrangements and promising investments are claimed to deliver the best items never before shown in this market.
November 21 report notes the Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas association gathering in Memphis for a three day meeting. Officers will be elected Thursday. Montgomery will host the grind lodge event with southern states invited to attend. dates to be set by the general committee.
University of the South reports the Purple Tigers home from a draining Texas swing with hot weather and Harris sidelined. It argues Sewanee could face Vanderbilt within about ten points, compares Texas and Vanderbilt outcomes, and predicts a tough Thanksgiving clash at Birmingham against Alabama before Mud for Vandy.
At Nashville on November 21 Estrada Palma defeated Princess Orna by a head in a tight mic handicap at Cumberland park. Suds won the first race as a 25 to 1 shot while Braden took the six furlong second race and Astrade Palme led the mile handicap. Nashville entries list several horses for today across six races with multiple favorites and longshots noted.
Cambridge Mass November 2 Investigation into Theodore Roosevelt Jr reports shows the nose fracture from a boxing match rather than the football game. Doctors plan an operation within a day or two to correct an older injury that had previously been set but worsened as the nose grew misshapen.
Siate November 21 report notes Wen of Iowa, known as Montana Cowboy Oscar Bauer, may appear tomorrow for a $1,000 purse and gate receipts. He is to meet Jimmy Farr, holder of the English championship belt, for the world middleweight crown after a prior challenge to Professor Quo was accepted. Olsen relinquishes the right to contest Farr’s belt if Bauer loses.
New Haven November 5 announced Yale and Harvard officials for the upcoming game. Umpire Matthew A McClung from Lehigh and referee Mr Whithis were named. An umpire remains undecided and Ban Johnson denies an earlier claim.
The Piedmont Golf Club schedules a subscription handicap tournament on November 25 with prizes for best net score after 18 holes, second best net score for 18 holes, and lowest gross score for 18 holes. Players must select partners for tie matches, play after 12 o clock, and turn in properly certified scorecards at the clubhouse.
Montgomery was nominated for mayor of Decatur at a large Democratic mass meeting. Nominees also named for council are Thomas L. Cooper M. Stone and I. Weeks. The main issue for voters is the water works project. Montgomery previously served as mayor in 1900 and 1901, overseeing the early school system and electric lighting.
In Ro, Ga on November 2 a Knights of Pythias lodge event featured an elegant oyster supper. Three officers attended with Lee and Greens as guests. Bennet SMeepiera and others were noted among the attendees.
Nashville November 21 Special The Vanderbilt Athletic council signed Dan McGugin to a two year extension at 2600 dollars per year, the highest coaching salary in the south. Vanderbilt has lost only one game this season to Michigan and plans a strong next year with new players joining the squad.
Defendants Wharlotte IW C and G rover appeared in court and pleaded guilty to an embezzlement indictment. Judge Moore suspended judgment on costs after bank and company settlements, and the defendants were discharged. Also noted is a relief fund for Jews and several railway and contract items in a fragmented report.
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