Pirates hailed by Pittsburg crowd in world champs parade
Pittsburg held a vast parade celebrating the Pittsboro baseball club as world champions. Mayor Magee led the procession with city officials, the Pittature team, and National Guard units. Babe Adams received a large ovation and a $1000 testimonial purse amid cheers from thousands.
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Magee
Babe” Adams
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Fifth Avenue
Pittahare
Avor
Pittature
National Guard
Pennayivania
Allegheny County
Latonia Race Day Delivers Narrow Finishes in Rain
At Latonia track the feature race saw Darain edge Many Colors in a driving finish as Marbles faltered amid a steady rain reducing attendance and prompting scratches. The card listed six events with close outcomes and several long-shot spends.
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Ciocimath
Gatonia
Marbles
Daraln
Ormuse
Joshe
Burns
Tao
Ren
Mra. Sewell
Denver
Iooge
Ceremonium
My Henry
Jack Binns
Cremus
Walsh
You Ob
Billy Fedemer
Fipytel
Hanzaretta
Venus
Jinnica
Judith Pagereno
Savun
Tavlin
Tom Hayward
Gypsy King
Soto & Out
Transvaunt
McCormickslao Lee
Seaboard Time to Memphis Quickened
Seaboard line reports faster service to Memphis effective November 1 leaving Atlanta at 4 23 p m and arriving Memphis at 7 40 a m The quickest time includes through sleepers and dining cars as advertised by the newspaper note from a city editor or agent
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Seaboard
Memphis
Atlanta
Practical Wins at Jamaica in Saoville Stake
Jamaica October 18 Practical caught Mary Davis in the last strides to win the Saoville selling stake of 1060 dollars. Attendance was down due to poor card and threatening weather. Race summaries note Shorham and other principals across five races with times ranging from 1:09 4-6 to 1:64 2-6 and list runners and odds for the day.
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Jamaica
Saoville
Mary Davie Tir
Shorham
Seoville
Tempter
Rettig
Monus
Butwell
Langenbeck
Tonlats
Queen Marguerite
Creevy
Imitator
Hyland
Parlor
Prince Imperial
Dugan
Martinez
Martin
Brush Broom
Mary Davis
Glass
Dr. Holzberg
Granin
Netharmost
McCgher
Paradise Quean
Garner
Siskin
Tima
Campalener
Golconda
Rockatone
King
Adriade
Comedienne
Horace K
Snake Mary
Pantoufile
Queen of the Sun
Lens
Lou
Louise Wells
Little King
Star Port
Anavri
May River
Arondack
Him Top
Merry Knight
Quantico
Endymion
Grania
Mace
Capt. Swanson
Lothario
Olivia
Madeline L
Dixie Dixon
Pinkard
Glennadeane
Jack Atkin
Sir John Johnson
Besom
Rose Queen
Harrigan
Half Sovereign
Jeanne d'Arc
Nimbus
Angelus
Philander
Ping and Needles
Woodcraft
Lord Stanhope
Howlett
Lion Coach
Boola Boola
Cuthbert
Little Friend
Cherry Valley
Coon
Skin
Amy
Taiptred
Top Notch
Young Belle
Petronius
Marigot
Birmingham Refuses to Waive on Newton
Birmingham today refused to waive on Al Newton the Atlanta shortstop for whom waivers were requested. Birmingham also is on a desk for Sen tell or Mobile.
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Birmingham
Ala
al Newton
Atlanta
Sentell
Basketball Starts at A A C Wednesday For New Season
Candidates for the Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team are asked to meet at the club gym Wednesday night at 6 o clock. The first practice starts that night as the interclub series will begin soon with teams formed from players. Notable returnees include Henry Post, and guards Doonan and Thorn ton. Early schedule lists Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Mercer, and Columbus as first opponents.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Club
Henry Post
Doonan
Jemison
Hudson
McGovern
Atkleson
Spencer
E. Ramsepeck
Thornton
Colquitt
C. Ramspeck
University of Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Mercer
Columbus
War Rages In Black Republic Near Canongo
Cape Haitian reports detail a bloody clash between Dominican insurgents and government troops near Dajabon Canongo. Insurgents lured with a hill ambush then moved to Guayubin and Lebaneta, capturing them as loyal forces pressed Dalabon. Frontier control rumored to be in insurgent hands with Las Vega possibly captured.
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Cape Haitien
Canongo
Dajabon
Guayubin
Lebaneta
Dalabon
Halden
Las Vega
Howard Goodman Draw At Southam Club Bout
Danny Goodman of New York and Joe Howard of Brooklyn fought ten rounds to a draw at the Southam Athletic Club. Referee Dasher ruled the bout a draw amid a strong crowd after a fast, steady exhibition. Preliminary clashes included Hector beating Vittur in four rounds and George Ball forcing Mike O'Brien to quit in three.
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Danny Goodman
New York
Joe Howard
Brooklyn
New Southam Athletic Club
Dasher
Hector
Charlie Vittur
Vittur
George Ball
Mike O'Brien
Jackeonville
Howard
Goodman
Cloge
Mike Saul
Ski
Knockemoffski
Southern Athletic Club
Frankin Madden
Oldfield Benz racer arrives in Atlanta for trials
Barney Oldfield's 120 horsepower Benz, famed for world records to 25 miles, reached Atlanta yesterday and will be driven around the city today to keep his hand. The Benz is set for Speedway trials on Saturday amid speculation it may break the Indianapolis mile record of 42 seconds. The Indianapolis track will test a new vitrified brick surface a week before Atlanta's opening meet.
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Barney Oldfield
America
aAtlanta Speedway
Oldfield
Indianapolis
Atlanta Speedway
Qlafield
Atlanta
Darracq
J. Alec Shan
St. Paul
Express Lab
Yellow Jackets Busy as Bees Prepares for Sewanee Clash
The Sewanee Tigers loom as southern contenders as the Yellow Jackets push hard in practice. Coach stresses new plays and fierce sessions to upset Sewanee despite expected odds. A tight game is anticipated with a margin no larger than a touchdown.
Douglas 10 Fitzgerald 0 opens season in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Georgia October 18 Special The first game of the season on Fitzgeralds grounds was Fitzgerald versus Douglas Agricultural School with a 10 to 0 Douglas victory. The Fitzgerald lineup showed tight play but lacked practice while delivering a stiff effort.
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Douglas
Fitzgerald
Douglas Agricultural School
Parallel Bar Exercises by W J Cromie
W J Cromie University of Pennsylvania gymnastics instructor authors Parallel Bar Exercises in Spaulding Athletic Library Series. Book includes numerous movements shown by fine half tone illustrations with complete descriptions. Sent postpaid to any address in United States or Canada on receipt of 10 cents.
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Spaulding
W. J. Cromie
University of Pennsylvania
Spaulding Athletic Library
Cromile
United States
Canada
American Spports Publshing Company
Warren Street
Daniel Water Keeps the Stomach Healthy
An old catalog style item promoting Daniel Water mineral spring health benefits. It claims alkaline minerals neutralize stomach acids, remove mucus, aid digestion, and prevent catarrhal stomach conditions. Price 10c per gallon at the spring. Daniel Mineral Water Co. Union Point Ga.
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Daniel
Daniel Mineral Water Co
Union Point
Gordon Dominates Locust Grove 66 to 0 in 1948 Special
Gordon High School crushed Locust Grove Institute 66 to 0 in Gordon, Georgia. Woodburn scored five touchdowns, Captain McWhorter three, Minnehan two, Lassere and Hay one each, while Bowden played well for the visitors. Gordon's defense kept Locust Grove from reaching their goal line throughout the game.
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Gordon
Locust Grove
Barnesville
Ordon
Locust Grove Institute
Gordon Boys
Cunningham
Woodburn
McWhorter
Minnehan
Lassere
Hay
Bowden
Georgia's Eleven Putting In Hard Work
Athens October 18 Special Despite a tough game with Davidson Friday the Red and Black eleven have settled to hard practice for the Tennessee game at Knoxville next Saturday. All varsity men are in good shape and working hard. The showing hasn’t met high expectations but the team remains optimistic and will be in the running before the season ends.
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Athens
Davidson
Tennessee
Knoxville
Papke offers to Fight Ketchel in winner take all bout
A San Francisco telegram dated October 1 states Papke offers to fight Ketchel on a winner take all basis with unlimited side bets. The move follows the Johnson Ketchel bout held Saturday, signaling renewed contention and potential betting intrigue in the boxing world.
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Papke
Ketchel
San Francisco
Funeral of General Drum at Arlington Cemetery
The funeral rites for General Richard Coulter Drum retired adjutant general of the army were completed at Arlington Cemetery. The Washington ceremony on October 18 marked the final tribute to the late general, with taps sounding to honor his service.
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General Drum
Washington
Taps
Arlington Cemetery
Richard’ Coulter Drum
Army
Operator at Key Falls Ill in Telegraph Hero Story
A Birmingham AP operator, Dave H Burchette, kept his telegraph key open while ill and exhausted, sending news to the world. He collapsed at his desk Sunday night, diagnosed with appendicitis after unconsciousness. Surgeons operated. his fate remains uncertain. Dress or Full Dress Vests by Yeska sold by Daniel Bros. Co.
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Dave H. Burchette
Associated Press
Birmingham
Burchette
Atlanta
Western Union
Age-Herald
Lttle
Jong
Yeska
Daniel Bros. CO
Jewish Temple Fire Causes 10000 Dollar Loss
A fire at the Jewish Temple on South Pryor and Richardson streets Thursday night caused an estimated loss over 10000 dollars. Rabbi Dr. David Marx said the damage was greater than reports. The blaze started from an electric wire during a storm and spread from the sexton’s room to the main auditorium. Insurance covers the loss, repairs will take time, services are held at the Hebrew Orphans Home on Washington Street.
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South Pryor and
Richardson Streets
David Marx
Hebrew Orphans’ Home
Washington Street
Hammer Throw Abolished by Indiana High School Assoc
Richmond Indiana October 18 the Indiana High School Athletic association abolishes the hammer throw citing danger from numerous accidents including at least one fatal incident in the state. The change marks a forward step in athletic safety.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Party Organized To Climb Mt McKinley
Beattie Washington October 18. Local effort plans an amateur mountaineering party to summit Mount McKinley Alaska the highest peak in North America. Aschel Curtis famed Northwest climber says ascent is feasible with a properly equipped expedition need at least five experienced climbers. proposed route follows Dr Cook by steamer to Tyonek and up the Susitna river in a power boat.
Italian Boy Dies as Family Poisoned in New Orleans
Francis Manalefa, 13, dies after suspected poisoning in New Orleans. His mother and sister are in serious condition, believed to have been poisoned through contaminated food. Police investigate the incident as a possible deliberate poisoning.
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New Orleans
Francis Manalefa
Bad Collections for Bank
Macon Georgia October 18 Special Very little was gathered from the accounts of the Exchange Bank during September by the receivers A dividend of 2 percent was paid out after Labor day Little over 250 dollars was brought in but the failure will mean a better result of the work of the receivers another dividend will soon be in sight A report for September was made to the court today
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Macon
Exchange Bank
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Forbes Field
Raat
Macer
Comeresaman
James Francis Burke
Hall Club
Mageg
Paddemontum
Whartes
Habe
Tigers
Detroit
George TP
CoWl
Edwin Denby
Breitmeyer
Hughie Jennes
Latonia
Flrat
Ado
Warden
Ned Carmack
Flume
Nettie Traver
Pegasus
Brower FM
Butist
Ethel Carr
Katie Powrss
Stonestreet
Ban Bridge
Tony Faust
Malediction
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Gilvedear
Hennie Bard
Ballwether
Merrick
Hundation
Crenel
Della Taluca
Princesa Thorpe
Wildfire
Kempton Park
Olivia Merkle
Barten
Brunhilde
Cambronne
Autumn Rose
Lou Lanier
Howdy Howdy
Bob
Crystal Maid
Hanbridge
Austin Sturtevant
Marie Aice
M. Green
Bruce Rice
Tremar
Mellesa
Morveth
Duquesna
Royal Report
Laveno
Ben K.sleot
Ghiyr
Sayville
Practical
Daniel Bros, CO
Newton
Black Republic
Domingo
G. F. Hardy
City
Dewar & Hardy
Alabama Street
Thlia City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Fredericksburg Pike
Manassaa
Warrenton
Luray Caverns
Cumberland
Staunton
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Anderson, Winder
Lawrenceville
Decatur
Luther Perkins
Sperryville
N. C
John H. Hanes
Davis County
Haney Sawa
Southern A. C
Daniel Bros, ‘Co
Act Te Hkag Eisustones
Havana
Evias Wire
Sewanee
Yellow Jackets
Flata
Sewanee Tigers
Tech
Ilka Sewanee
Georgia
Marx
MT. M’kinley
Frederick Cook
Bond
Clarke Bros. & Co., Distillers, Or
R. H. Cate & CO
Middlesboro, KY
Jacksonville, Fla
Law Bros. Co
Latzky
Candler
Official Auto Speedway
Peachtree Street
Shelley Ivey
Pacific
Circle Tours
J. F. van Rensselaer
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
Wan A
Nated
Tigha Company
Ehrhi
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