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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1914
Page
7
The article previews a stronger southern college football season with balanced teams. It lists Georgia, Auburn, Tech, Clemson, Sewanee, and others as potential contenders, notes early schedules in Atlanta, and mentions rising interest despite the world series shifting attention away from football.
Alabama's complete 1927 season schedule lists October 3 Howard College in Birmingham, October 10 Open, October 17 Georgia Tech in Birmingham, October 24 University of Tennessee at Knoxville, October 31 Tulane on campus, November 7 Sewanee in Birmingham, November 13 University of Chattanooga on campus, November 20 Mississippi A&M in Birmingham, December 5 Carlisle in Birmingham, with dates and venues specified.
An early note from a local optician urges patients to bring their prescriptions to Jonathan Core Sons on Broad Street. The message emphasizes glasses as a remedy to many eye troubles, contrasting with pills, and promotes proper vision care.
Charlottesville, September 27 Special Coaches pushed players hard to shore up Virginia's light line after last year's heftier unit. Ward from Kentucky Military Institute impressed at 200 pounds. Nickell, six feet tall and near 200 pounds, may win a spot. Backfield candidates strong led by Captain Mayer, Ward, and Gocek. Berkeley up at quarterback challenges Gooch. Scrimmages hampered by heat, cooler weather hoped before Yale game.
Atlanta fans back the Boston Braves mainly because J. Carliale Staith, a native, guards the hot corner. George Stallings valued him when Dodgers moved Red. The trainer and local support boosts the Braves as Staith proves a strong infield asset.
Fritz Maleel and George Burns of the rival New York teams top the major league steals chart. The article lists the ten leading basestealers in each league through games played Wednesday September 22, highlighting who holds the most stolen bases.
Inquiries by Enis head sporting editor ask for Red Smith’s batting average and predict Connie Mack’s opening pitcher for the world series. Answers include: 1 no clear stand for Mack. 2 Boston likely to start pitching in opener. 3 Yankees have not won a pennant. 4 Philadelphia favored to win the series. 5 personal preference for a Philadelphia victory.
The Prep league football schedule for 1914 was set at the annual meeting at Marist college. Matches include G. M. A. vs Donald Fraser on October 12 and G. M. A. vs Peacock on October 22. Additional games list Tech High School, Peacock, Donald Fraser, and Boys' High in November through late November 26.
City recreation workers meet in the council chamber this afternoon at o o clock to hear the mayor and department heads report on an Adequate year round playground system for Atlanta. Committee headed by T S Settle will deliver an address and outline a plan for council submission.
Augusta Ga October 22 Clemson rivalries shifted to a local academy clash as the Richmond County Academy meets Riverlawn Academy in an October 22 contest. Local interest stays high despite the absence of the Georgia Clemson pairing from the fair schedule.
Clemson College coaches and returning players sharpen for a promising season. Bob Williams leads a robust squad with J B Carson and Hop Gandy aiding, while many veterans and several freshmen vie for positions under new rules.
Milledgeville Ga September 27 Special I G M C had no game scheduled for Saturday and the team is not ready for appearance on the gridiron today. Daily practices have continued through the past week aside from rain days as Adcox and his squad push to shape up for the season and at least field a creditable game.
Mississippi A. & M. continues fall practice with daily scrimmages as the squad reshuffles. Veterans lead the way but weight and experience gaps remain in the line, with backfield depth strong and freshmen still developing. Captain Kinney shines at quarterback ahead of the Marion Military Institute opener.
Cabiria, the acclaimed feature shown in Atlanta, will begin a week long engagement at the Grand Theater. Harry B. Hearn arranged a publicity plan and will offer the film at 16 cents the lowest price it has ever been shown for.
The National League season ends with Providence winning the pennant for the first time since 1895 as the tight race is decided in the final days. Rochester slips from first to third in the closing stretch.
Nashville reports grueling daily practice for the 1914 Vanderbilt Commodores under Coach McGugin with rain and mud limiting scrimmage work. Key players like Curry McDonald and Dinwoodle shine, while injuries heal. prospects for quarterback remain unsettled as James Richardson trains as a drop-kicker.
Philadelphia pitchers dominate St. Louis as early runs and strong defense seal a 6 to 0 win. James, Leverenz and Agnew behind the mound for the Phillies. Bender and Schang supply the catching. Umpires OLoughlin and Chili.
Griffin Ga September 27 Special Judge H T Daniel returning home from Atlantic City was greeted by a large Griffin crowd upon his arrival. The Odd Fellows Grand Sire honor and local church and city officials joined the celebration as the train pulled in. The reception reflected strong local pride in a Griffin native who gained world recognition in the Odd Fellows.
Washington reports normal fall weather with little rain for the week. Showers are expected as a disturbance moves from the far west toward the central valleys midweek and to the eastern states by Thursday or Friday. Temperatures will rise briefly, then cool, with averages near normal across the country.
The Tech Yellow Jackets prepare for a 1914 season game against the University of South Carolina at Grant Field. Team personnel remain uncertain, with selection likely announced Thursday by Coach Helgman. Atlanta fans expect a larger squad and a potentially decisive performance against unknown Gamecocks. Other notable Southern games next Saturday include Auburn at home against Jacksonville and Georgia hosting Citadel.
The Atlanta program features Klaw & Erlanger presenting On, Oh, Delphine at the Atlanta Theatre for two nights with a Tuesday matinee. Alma Theater offers Al G. Pied Minstrels with stars like Bert Swor, Ryan and Henrietta, Parilio and Frabito, LaFrance and Bruce, and Keppel and Neuber. Also the Lyric hosts The Gay Morning Glories and Annie Hurt with a bright chorus. The Grand promotes Caviria, a $260,000 Danuncio production, with lowered prices from prior runs and an enlarged orchestra under Karl Yoo Lawrenz.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt grants a long interview to members of the Belgian royal commission in Cleveland. The group thanks him for his wartime articles favorable to Belgium. They depart for New York to sail for Europe. Roosevelt plans speeches in Cleveland Columbus and Toledo.
Washington report states Secretary Bryan urged Representative Jefferson Levy to consider selling Monticello to the government. Bryan suggested Levy keep a life interest while the deed is executed, tying the move to the current Democratic administration. A bill to authorize the purchase is before Congress.
A brief ad notes a new mounting solution called FITS-U for Creston wearables. KK Haws Opticians in Whitehall-GDV promotes an inconspicuous device that stays on cotfor tabl and aims to ease difficulties with Sresiasees style eyewear.
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