Grank Signals Atlanta Club Victory on Crackers Bid
Frank Grank asserts Atlanta will field a strong club after entering negotiations to acquire majority control of the Crackers. Reynolds handles Atlanta end with a tentative $38,500 bid, aiming to secure players and a one year lease on Ponce de Leon Park. Grank vows a fight for players and support, hinting at reorganization plans and ongoing options involving Baugh and other league figures. Pelican fans recall his 1912 pennant clinching play and expect a competitive Southern League ball club.
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Mobile
Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye Restores Natural Color
Old time remedy returned to store shelves as Sage and Sulphur hair dye promises natural dark color and gloss. A downtown druggist says the formula darkens hair evenly and hides signs of gray, with added benefits for dandruff and itchy scalp.
Spring Hill Onesided Win Over Barton at Maxon Field
Spring Hill Jesuit College Scrubs defeated Barton Academy 18 to 0 at Maxon Field. The Spring Hill backfield powered the victory with repeated gains and a first-half touchdown, followed by two more scores in the second half, led by Hickey, Crouch, Rice, and Gibbons as Barton misfired on several drives.
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Maxon Field
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Jesuit College
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Alabama to Try New Plays Against Georgia Tech
Alabama coach Riley plans fresh plays for the Georgia Tech game in Atlanta after secret scrimmage work. Noojin expects tricks if straight football stalls, while Morton and Brannon recover fully for Saturday in Atlanta. The Crimson hope to add another win as they face Tech with a strengthened backfield.
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Noojin
Alabama
Tech
Atlanta
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Brannon
Ewance
Yellow Jackets
Play the Ball and Not the Man New Basketball Rules
The joint rules committee issues a standardized code for all games, focusing on playing the ball rather than the man. Changes cover blocking holding and charging to reduce rough play and open the game for players and spectators. The rules, adopted by Y M C A A A and N C A A, unify play this season and tighten penalties.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Amateur Athletic Union
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Baldhead Warning From Inquest Over Railway Shunter
An inquest at Hackney reports Charles Hall a 21 year old shunter was killed on the railway. The driver mistook the bald back of his head for his face and thought he approached the engine. A Hong Kong column mocks baldness inside the skull with the term Hboneheads.
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Charles Hall
London Times
Solicitor David Almon Cleared of Impeachment Charges
The Alabama Supreme Court, meeting in Montgomery, ruled Solicitor David Almon of Decatur not guilty of impeachable conduct and fully exonerated him from charges brought by the Morgan County grand jury. The specifications included neglect of duty corruption and offenses involving moral turpitude. A gasoline engine rarely leads an un eventful life.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court of Alabama
David Almon
Decatur
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Morgan County Grand Jury
Almon
Yankees Sign Slim Love Longest Lean Pitcher to Join
Edward H. Love a tall southpaw from the Pacific Coast League has signed with the Yankees. Known as Slim he stands 6 feet 7 1 2 inches and carries a strong reputation. Love previously pitched for Atlanta in the Southern League during part of 1913.
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New York
Edward H. Love
Yankees
Slim
Love
Atlanta
SMU Beats University of Dallas 7 0 in Dallas Showdown
In Dallas Texas SMU defeats the University of Dallas 7 to 0 as a notable football result. The line hints at early opportunities for advancement beyond athletics.
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Dallas, Tex
Southern Methodist University
University of Dallas
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