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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
11
The 16th annual Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game closes the season at Grant Field Atlanta with Auburn favored. Details outline lineups weights and prospects, noting Auburn’s strength, Tech’s experience, and potential ranking shifts for Vanderbilt and Sewanee as outcome hinges on today’s result.
Southern college listings show Tulane at New Orleans and various matchups including Baylor Christian at Waco, Virginia1 College at Lexington, Kentucky State at Louisville, Ouachita at Philadelphia, and Notre Dame versus Drake at Atlanta with several other regional games noted, all with uncertain formatting.
Cholly Frank landed in Atlanta for a conference with local franchise owners and Mr Reynolds’ club plans. He discussed leading the Crackers, possible contract release from Cleveland, and assembling a team balancing youth and experience for a pennant push.
Birmingham fans hope for a record field goal in the Alabama Mississippi game with Ole Miss. Coachs grant permission for a shot from all angles as the Thin Red Line seems set for an easy win. Cornell beats Harvard 1 0 in Cambridge while Cornell plays Penn in Philadelphia for the eastern grid crown. Pittsburgh against Penn State also looms as a key test, with title outcomes uncertain after two big games.
Wascross Ga November 24 Special Piedmont Institute South Georgia prep champions travel to Piedmont to face the Third District Agricultural College football team of Americus tomorrow. The game likely draws a record crowd as Piedmont, though lighter, hopes for a hard fought victory with Baneing as a key weapon.
Noahville Tenn November 24 Specialy With oth teams on the ground Testing on the eve of the twenty seventh annual meeting between the two elevens speculation is rife over the outcome of the penance Vanderbilt football battle here tomorrow Vanderbilt cures as the favorite There are few who concede the Tigers a chance except the ardent Tiger supporters who are hopeful They point but that fact that the Tigers have not played their best football this season and will beat their bent Thursday while the Commodores reached the zenith of their power against Auburn and Will show the effects of that game the Tigers are in fine condition the best of the year They are keyed to a tough pitch and have descended from the mountain ready for the battle of their careers That another great crowd such as near Ways andid s Vanderbilt Sewanee games instram and they are expecting another hard fought game Vanderbilt must win this game to cinch her claims for the title in the SIAA territory and her supporters will anxiously await the returns from the Auburn Tech game in Atlanta as well A Vanderbilt defeat and a Tech victory would give the Atlanta eleven the best claims
The Georgia Military Academy grid team meets Athens High at College Park to start the 1910 season. Cadets, in better form after a prior loss, aim for a strong showing as gates open at 10:00 AM with a 45 cent admission and free for ladies.
The University of South Carolina student body adopted a report finding four men who played in AIA games were ineligible under league rules. The ineligible players were Finn, Methery, Maciton, and McDonnell and McClory. The university offered to forfeit a tie to Clemson if Clemson’s faculty verified all players were eligible and affidavits against Clemson were incorrect.
Case faces Western Reserve in Cleveland while Cincinnati hosts Miami in Cincinnati. Mines meets Colorado College in Denver and Denver battles Colorado A and M in Fort Collins. Drake meets Ames in Des Moines. St Louis clashes with Georgetown in St Louis and Washington plays Colorado in Seattle.
A list of college and university athletic pairings appears with matchups including Lehigh at Washington, Cardale against Brown in Providence, Holy Cross versus Boston, and regional games such as Fordham versus Villanova in New York and Muhlenberg versus Albright in Allentown. Other noted pairings include Lafayette at Easton, Springfield versus Tufts, Rochester against Glatiaan, and Lebanon Valley at Lewistown, reflecting a busy regional college sports slate with several venues and cities named.
The morning 10 o clock game features Boys High versus Tech High in a key prep football clash at Grant. Both teams in great shape, with strong lineups and a close rivalry. Admission 26 cents, ladies free. Innis Brown referees with Dutch Goldin as head linesman.
Riverside Military Academy defeated Hingham School of Asheville 19 to 7 in Gainesville in a top tier game of the 1916 season. Pat Jones connected on several long passes to Haney and Teeves, while Riverside’s defense shut down much of Bingham’s attack. Both teams, lauded for their offense, will travel to Atlanta to attend the Tech Auburn game.
Milledgeville Ga November 24 Special The 1915 football season ends tomorrow as Costh Maddoxs G M C faces Gordon Institute in the classic rivalry. A win would crown G M C the state prep football champion and attract Thanksgiving scale crowds.
Milwaukee promoter Tom Andrews announced that Fred Fulton will meet Frank Moran in New Orleans this winter and that the Fulton Willard bout will occur during Mardi Gras week. Fulton expected to sign and Moran has stalled, prompting plans for an elimination bout with the winner facing Jess Willard.
The North Carolina Tar Heels, revived after a string of strong showings, prepare to meet the University of Virginia in Richmond. Virginia is favored but not overwhelmingly, with UNC showing improved line play and Captain Taslow set to return. Expected punting duel between Thurman and Long highlights a hard fought gridiron clash.
Athens on November 24 reports Clemson meets the University of Georgia in the final game of the season. Georgia faces several ineligible players under the one year rule and hopes for a dry day. Captains Paddock Conyers Thompson are set for a possible farewell game amid losses and substitutions.
A compact roundup of historical Thanksgiving football results across the South and beyond. Auburn 14 Tech 0. Sewanee 14 Vanderbilt 13. Clemson 25 Georgia 14. Virginia 20 North Carolina 3. Texas A&M 4 Mississippi 7. Alabama 0 Tennessee 2. Kentucky 6 Florida 34. Davidson 7 Wake Forest 6. Cornell 24 Penn 20. Brown 20 Carlisle 14. Pittsburgh 13 Penn State 3. Rutgers 1 New York 4. Williams 7 Fordham 6. F M 7 Gettysburg 8.
The Morehouse Talladega clash airs this afternoon at 2:30 as the Tigers seek to secure a southern four standings edge. Both teams shared the last year’s championship potential, with Talladega boasting a strong eleven and Morehouse in excellent condition. Fans in Amanta urged to attend for a real football game with admission set at 2 cents.
Macon Ga November 24 Special The 1915 season ends Thursday as Mercer meets the University of Florida at Central City Park Visitors are favored but Mercer Baptists are determined to end the year with a victory.
Jett-handed pitcher McTigue, last season with Toronto club of the International League, was signed today by the Detroit Americans marking a new move in the trade season.
The first annual road race of the local Young Wendhristian association will be held this morning. The two mile course runs along Peachtree to Pine trees with a turning point at a designated station and returns to the start. AG Spaldin & Bros offer a handsome prize with a engraved cup to be placed in the association trophy room. The event starts at 7:20.
Open Georgia Derby results show speculative wagering dominate the event. Prize money totaled 400 dollars for first, 200 for second, and 110 for third split among Ap Atslant and Sue Wiest with ownership listed. Weather and trials affect the overall event, drawn crowds remain high as bets and hopes ride on the uncertain outcome.
Emory freshmen football players were entertained Monday evening by Dr and Mrs WF Pelte at their home. Guests included Imere Misseu Anne Culrigham Elizabeth Branham and Margaret Wayne. Noel McConnell won best answer on a football themed card. JW Griffeth received the book prize while a parlor football game and mock D s entertained the guests. Officers elected for next term: Coach Noel McConnell captain JW Griffeth manager Keller Melton.
George Ward, formerly vice president of the Brooklyn Federal League baseball club, was elected president to succeed his brother Robert B Ward who died last month in New York on November 24.
Ann Arbor reports Maulbetsch of Ann Arbor has been elected captain of the University of Michigan football eleven for 1916. The star halfback, who has played two years on the team, is regarded as a leader for the coming season.
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