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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
11
Louisville opened its football history with a home win over Waynesboro in front of a small crowd. Regult led scoring for Louisville as the team expects more games this season against nearby rivals.
Tickets for the Georgia Virginia game went on sale at four stores with an immediate rush. Fans crowded Palmers Drug Store and Costas as clerks handed out pasteboards for the Saturday game. Out‑of‑town fans, including a large Atlanta delegation, are expected, with many staying at the Georgian hotel. Georgia, in fine condition, anticipates a tougher test from Virginia, which is favored but pacing bets on scoring and yardage. A special Seaboard train from Atlanta will carry alumni, and preparations around town include gala decorations and field practice.
Tech varsity travels to New Oberna to face Gordon’s strong eleven led by coach Jim Moore. Gordon is known for tight battles with Jacket teams and is expected to put up a solid performance at Giant Field Saturday afternoon.
Riverside academy meets the strong S D eleven from Atlanta here on Friday afternoon in a hard fought game Riverside will use the same line from Monday against Dahlon Strickland Chappelear Free Athon Haney right tackle right end Tones Greentree Barnes Klent Davidson at half and fullback The locals hope to prevail on their home field in Gamesville Ca October 21 special edition.
In a recent matchup the Nationals defeated the Americans 4 to 2. St Paul Winn contributed on October 21 with a key impact in the game.
New Orleans October 21 Special Guach Heisman and his Tech Yellow Jackets twenty strong are expected to arrive Friday morning for a battle with Louisiana State. The LSU eleven with a crowd of students arrives Friday. Both teams will hold workouts on the field, rival coaches to confer at noon to decide who takes the field first. Fans anticipate a splendid game and advance tickets indicate a large crowd.
Henderson Brown faces Arkansas Aggies in Arkadelphia with Ouachita and Hendrix also at Arkadelphia. Texas A&M quintet meets Texas College in Gation. Wolford plays Erskine in Spartanburg with tentative schedules and venues noted.
The Infantry branch earned the national trophy with a 3646 score out of 3900, overcoming a downpour across two days. Marine Corps and Cavalry followed in second and third, while Massachusetts led state teams in fourth. Awards include medals for team members and substantial cash prizes across classes. The Hilton trophy and Soldier of Warathgn awards highlighted the event, with the national pistol and united service matches set for tomorrow.
A large crowd of about 300 supporters and Tech students packed the campus for a vivid send off to New Orleans. The Gold and White were cheered through town and into the station where teammates received rousing applause before boarding for LSBS U.
October 21 The Tulane University football squad of fifteen left for Birmingham to prepare for a Saturday clash with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mullhollon at right end and Purrlea at right guard are the only Lincoln Cup players not in last season's eleven.
In St Louis on October 21 Bryan Scott of Knox College died from injuries suffered in a Saturday football game against Saint Louis University. Scott a Knox lineman collided during a tackle and sustained a dislocated neck vertebra. He collapsed after the play and never regained consciousness.
Those interested in the Atlanta Childs home will spend Halloween Saturday for the institution and other charities. Young women who wish to help are invited to join. A meeting to discuss the proposed campaign is set for October 28 Thursday at 3 o clock at the Haring Street Presbyterian church.
Eva Flage Young, longtime Chicago school superintendent, announced her resignation effective December amid ongoing debates over her leadership and anticipated nonrenewal. She cited a lingering deficit in the school fund as the reason she would have left earlier.
The Atlanta presents Matt and Jet with a new college comedy featuring songs and dances, backed by a large company of singers and comedians. Tickets range 25 to 30 cents, with a Saturday matinee. Forbes Robertson farewell engagement to be announced with Mamie and Kipling titles and Manport performances in Atlanta.
Keith Vaudeville presents Henrietta Crosman at the Forsyth with matinees and evenings today and tomorrow. The run features Thou Shalt Not Kill closing her first Atlanta engagement. The Forsyth bills Stay Crowman and a monologist Walter Brower plus a European novelty act and a road feature. Manager George H Hickman books Len Dockatader for next week.
Jewell Kelley company stages Lena Rivers with Miss Rose Morris in the title role and Durward Belmont as supporting. The production shines with local talent, matinees daily at the Biso, and plans for next week feature The Red Cross Nurse inspired by the Spanish American War incidents.
Pathe Gold Rooster Playlet titled An Affair of Three Nations stars Arnold Daly in a tale of political intrigue. The dissolute son of Count Drevenoff seeks a critical treaty paper, the count goes to war and is wounded, and American Dr Morse hides the document before murder and intrigue threaten a war. Ashton Kirk uncovers the clues to save nations.
Richmond detectives search for the killer of W R Hamilton once of Knoxville Town whose body was found in woods west of the city. He had been dead several days and $60 plus his watch were stolen. The assault was brutal with clubbing stabbing and choking. Hamilton’s daughter Mrs Bertha Nemie cannot explain the crime.
Mrs B F Wyatt of Starling Ky credits Jacobs Liver Salt for curing her rheumatism after months on crutches. She recalls sending for the remedy, starting to improve from six to eight bottles, and soon abandoning crutches. Neighbors and friends, amazed by her recovery, sought details and she urged others to try the product ordered by mail from Jacobs Pharmacy Co. in Atlanta, available in 26 or 50 cent sizes with postage prepaid.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company salesmen from nine southern states convened at Winecroft hotel. Executives Wertin, RS Wilson, M. Mcwell, and James FooTaylor spoke on expanding sales amid improving highways. Delegates enjoyed social events and a banquet at the Windsor hotel.
A factory near the Rive de Tolblnn exploded after a worker dropped a grenade as an auto truck was being loaded. Seventy four women and 21 men were employed. 37 people were killed and 51 injured in the blast.
Jno I Moore & Sona, Opticians invite customers to bring prescriptions for quality eyewear. The ad touts satisfaction and the store’s reputation for fine glasses, highlighting service at 42 North Broad Street.
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