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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
HIS
PLEDCE;H HAD
FORSAkEN RING
Picture of Ruby Bob; Knocked
Out by Mere Dub, Should Be
Proof Enough.
Bv Otto Floto.

ZINC on the wall just above my
n desk is a picture of one of the
= worlds greatest fighters
stretched full length on the floor of
,ne ring. Standing above him is
HUGH Mcintosh counting the fatal ten
seconds required by the code before
oe7niaI announcement can be made
rogardinc defeat. A few feet away
stands Bill Lang grinning smile
M the victor that won't come Off. In
rho corner with his face over the
'oDer rope is Tommy Burns, who
acted as chief advisor of the defeated
man on that occasion. If the New
York Boxing Commission could get
hu; single slant at that postal card
there wouldn't be the slightest doubt
in their minds as to their action when
refusing Robert F'itzsimmons permits
sion to battle in Gotham. For the
defeated fighter on the occasion we
refer to above is Ruby Robert. The
battle took place in Sydney, Aus
tralia. few years ago.
Announced He Was Through.
Immediately after the battle FitZ-
simmons sailed for America and
managed to reach Reno, New, a few
DAYS before Jeffries and the Smoke
fought their now famous battle. Out
10 Montana Springs at Jetf's training
onarters there were seated Hugh Nc
Into. William +. Corbett. Tommy
Burns, Battling Nelson and a few
others OF course, fights and lighting
were discussed and there and then
FitZ announced TO the crowd that
never again would he battle in the
ring Il was convinced of my passing
when a dub like Lang can stop me,
ne said. While it is true the sun
was so hot it bothered me to great
extent vet no kind of handicap should
have been great enough to keep me
from beating men like Lang" Just
AT this stage of the conversation Lang
himself Joined the party and the con-
yersation drifted to other subjects.
White Hopes appeal" to Him.
When recently saw in print F1tZ 3
determination to re enter the ring my
mind recalled to me his confession
on the memorable afternoon as we
we're seated on the benches under the
shade trees on the lawn in front OF
Jeff'S training quarters. just what
has brought about such a reversal of
idea on the resolution he made that
day is guess. We can only fathom
his intention by laboring under the
Impression that the showing of the
white hopes was so mediocre as ne sat
and watched them, that his old fight
ing blood was aroused and got beyond
control of his better judgment Hence
the announcement of his intention TO
re-enter the ring and give battle to
those who are burIesquing the sport.
But again the vision of the picture
an that postal card arises before our
eyes, convincing us more than ever
THAT the commission acted in accord
snce to good judgment and sound
logic In addition, they have helped
preserve the sport. Let's remember
Fitz on his past performances.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Birmingham Quintet
Rules 10 to 8 Choice
Over Atlanta Five

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Jan. IL
What is expected to be the best bas-
ket ball game of the season will be
played here tonight when the At
lanta Athletic Club and the local five
clash here.
Although the Atlanta quintet will
be somewhat crippled with couple
of players out of the game, the home
team is not expecting an easy time
of it. The boys have been practicing
hard daily, and are on edge for
stiff tussle. True. they expect to win,
but they will not enter the fray over
confident by any means.
Joe Bean coach of the visiting
squad. hasn't much to say regarding
the outcome of the game. Joe says
he is sorry all his players viii not be
in the game. but declares that the
boys are ready to put up a hard ffght
to win The home team mas oeeh
made 10 to s favorites over the WIS.,
itOrS
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
,Milt Reed Balks at
Signing With Phils

Milton Reed, the Atlanta boy who
is on the reserve list of the Phirlies,
has just received his contract for the
coming season. Milt balks at the
price the Philly management placed
on his services, and announces in
emphatic terms that there will be
nothing doing unless there Is good
raise made in the salary offered him.
Reed played with the Phillies near
the close Of last season, and did good
work on the infield. This Is his sec
ond trip to the National League On
the other occasion he was taken UP
by the Cardinals from the Rome club.
He is "A fast fielder, and can also hit
the ball. his only drawback being the
fact that he is rather light for the
big show.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
BOXING
News of the Ring Game

Mickey Cannon. the laxative welter-
weight, begs pleads ana demands us TO
announce that he is after a match with
Eddie Hanlon, and says he will not rest
1ntl he drags Eddie in the same ring
with him. Cannon also states that Mr..
lanlon is afraid of him and doesn I
want any of his game.
Several weeks ago Hanlon and Gan
non clashed in a scheduled 15-round al
fair IN Jacksonville, but the bout ended
IN the first round with Eddie get
ting the verdict on a foul. Cannon,
however. says HanlOn was lucky par,
~ that night, and states that he VIII
meet Billy Lotz's protege any time ana
l+t the entire purse go to the winner
cannon is waiting to hear from Eddie.
Frank Whitney expects 10 stay in
Atlanta for a couple of months at least
FRANK has bout pending with Bob
IN'Sler, at Jacksonville, Fla, on jan
nary 20, and expects to close other
matches within the next few days Pro,
Woters throughout the South would
DO well to put Frank on with some OF
me lop-notchers.
although Frank may not be cham
ron, he is a good. willing battler, and
Always gives the fans a run for their
money Whitney will start taking light
workouts to-day He will box with Jim
nv Grant, the fast little bantamweight.
Young Goldman. who recently lodged
on of a match with Spider" Britt. will
cry To swing the padded mitts with jeff
'aHncN in a scheduled three round bout
.g-mEht II it's on the level, Goldman
WI. last about as long as KID Brooks
.n against Joe Superior, one round. or
course there is always a chance of Gold
man taking Brodie.
George Chip feels confident he can
make the middleweight limit and be
Nuens' George Is trying hard to get a
r.o.'9 with Mike Gibbons, but VIII
now have to wait until the latter gets
"To1N with Packey Mcfarland.
. Tom McCarey can not arrange a
va.rh between Rivers and Richie at
+,hon for Washington's birthday, he
D.. sign Leach Cross to meet Jack
nIton. Jack fights Mike Glover. Of
boston, on January 10. Glover was re-
thUF credited with shade over Brit
fanny Morgan continues to boost his
weight sensation, Battling Lee
hSNE. Morgan sends us clippings that
.leT recent go. Morgan denies the
csI9ItS sent out from Gotham that the
'''ornian bested his protegs
,. .4 Man Fitz is throwing fits because
'ohng authorities have locked the
... 10 me ring and thrown the key
Fllz has taken his case to the
sr,I AND declares that he will yet re-
enter the ring
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17

not quit. Far from it. He kept
fighting me all the time, but he sim
ply could not stand Cor those body
punches. | really believe that he
would have beaten me had ! kept
after his head all the time. But |
varied my punches when | found out
his weak spot
Buys an Auto and Takes Spin.
Joe felt pretty bad after the bat
tie, especially when they accused him
of showing the white feather He
and his manager, Joe Levy, pleaded
with me for return match in Los
Angeles. but I figured that | was
entitled to good. long rest after that
battle, so | bought myself an auto
mobile and proceeded to enjoy myself
for while
Together with Foley and party
of friends, | toured the southern part
OF the State in the machine. ! want
ed to forget the fighting game for a
while at last. But in the meantime
was receiving all sorts of ring and
theatrical offers from all parts of. the
country. They kept after me wher-
ever | went and they did not want to
take mo- for an answer.
Returning home. | felt like fight
ing again, and, after looking over all
the OHers. ! came to the conclusion
that the best one in sight was that
from Hugh Springer, of Vancouver,
who agreed to guarantee me 81 900
for q fifteen round battle with Fred
die Welsh. ] accepted this one by
wire. little thinking of what trouble
it was going to stir up.
Foley made the trip to Vancouver
TO arrange the details, while l Jump
ed in the machine again and started
out for another trip, this time to the
mountains near Salinas, where |
roughed It for couple of weeks in
order to get myself ready for the
Britisher
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
SPORTING COMMENT
BUCKLEY hasn't always been

p UCklEY hasn't always been
~ as lucky with Tommy Muir
ply, although at the present time
he has the Flatbush lightweight
hooked up with Champion Willie
Richie. Murphy has been one
of those strangely unlucky men
in the ring we meet once in a
long time. He's always been
right there knocking at the door.
but up to now never has received
recognition from a champion.
His proposed match with Richie
in San Francisco has been post
poned TO January so, and Tommy
never will believe the bout is
really on until he hears the bef1
ring for the opening round
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Ritchie-M urphy Go
Called off; Cofroth
Through ithChamp

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-THE
Willie Richie Tommy Murphy light
weight championship fight scheduled
for January 30 was called off to-day
by Promoter Jimmy Coffroth, after it
has twice been postponed Cofroth
says he is through with Richie. and
will seek other opponents Richie
yesterday sent word that the Achilles
tendon of the left leg was so badly
injured that his doctor advised him
not to 60 through with the match. In
the words sent Coffroth Richie made
no mention OF a later date or of a
desire to battle Murphy. He simply
called off the battle
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Murphy Now Claims
Lightweight Title

SAN FRANCISCO, Ian. Thames
J. Buckley, manager of Tommy Muir
claiming the lightweight champion
ship for the Harlem boy. He de-
clares that Murphy is the king pin
of the 1873 pound DIVISION because ,s
ed on him twice Buckley has this
The public insists that Murphy
sbouId he given the title through ms
willingness to meet all corners and
through his showings with Ad VOL
CAST the former titleholder. Muir
pbv's battles with Wolgast proved
that he is Ads superior whereas
Pitchie won his title from the Cadil-
lac man on a foul.
Murphy will not meet anyone IN
ill Richie gives him chance at the
title"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Marist College Wins
Over Peacock Fleet

Marist College took a one side
game from Peacock Fleet Yesterday
afternoon, "a to s.
Wells. of Peacock. appeared to be
the only man that could effectuahY
pierce the Marist defense, and he
only got away for one goal In the
first half Cooke, Of Marist, played
the best game for the visitors. MAX
ing IA of their "a points. Lowry aud
Dodge also played good ball
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
UMPIRE CONNOLLY INJURED.

BOSTON. Jan. l7.-Cmpire Tommy
Connolly, OF the American League,
was painfully injured while chop
ping wood al his home in Natick The
axe slipped out Of his hand. and, re-
bounding from the log, cut his left
hand badly. BY the liberal use of
stitches the surgeons say they will be
able to save three fingers that were
nearly severed. a minor artery was
oDpDp1
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Soccer Teams Clash
At Piedmont Park

The stone Mountain and Atlanta
soccer teams clash this afternoon at
Piedmont Park. Stone Mountain will
try hard to push Atlanta from second
place in the league table. while the
Atlanta boys are determined on
ngthening their hold on their po-
sition.
No other games are scheduled. so
the Foote & Davies second string viii
hitch up with Forrest Avenue School.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Princeton Players
Can Not Write Games

PRINCETON, n. j., Jan. 11.-Mem-
hers of Princeton's football eleven in
the future will not be allowed to write
expert" stories of the games for the
newspapers under their own names,
according to an announcement to-day
bv member of the board OF athletic
control He declared that the sen
nent of the board was against the
ira ctice and that he expected 10
bring the matter up at the next meet
ing. That rule would be issued
against the practice he felt certain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
CARLISLE vs.. W. & j.

NEW YORK, Jan. II-AnnOunCe .
ment was made to-day that negotia %
tions for a football game between
Washington and jefferson College
and Carlisle has been satisfactorily
concluded. The game will be played
at the Polo Grounds Saturday, No
ycmbcr 81
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Clabby-P etroskey
Battle Postponed

Los ANGELES, Jan. 1.-THE Pc
troskey -Clabby boxing contest sched-
ulcd for this Afternoon at Vernon Are
ma has been indefinitely postponed.
Petroskey was reported H. suffering
from an ailment which, II was id,
might be diagnosed as appendicitis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Red and Black Five
Beats Auburn BOYS

ATHENS. GA. Jan. 1.-THE Red
and Black basgetball quintet opened
its season last night by swarming the
Auburn five, 70 to II.
Peacock and Captain Brand did
stellar work for Georgia, Brand led
the scoring with 26 points, Peacock
made "a and Lester counted %. Glenn
ents. for the visitors, basketed II OF
the H.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
GEssLER NOW A MANAGTR.

PTTTSBURG, Jan I1.-TtODert
CBrownie) Gessler. former big leae-
uer and baseball coach, signed a con
tract to manage the PittSburg team
Of the Federal League, according to
an announcement made to-day by
Secretary Mccullough.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Boys High Plays
Tech High Today

Tech High and Boys High Will
meet this afternoon in what prom
ises to be one of the best played
games OF the first round Of the prco
basket ball league schedule. The
game will be played on the court OF
the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
SIGNS WITH FEDS.

Fred Kommers. outfielder, last sea %
son with Pittsburg and Columbus, re p
turned to-day from ST. Louis and
ANNOUNCED that he had signed a con
tract With the st. Louis Federal
League club.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Stone Mountain and
Donald Fraser Clash

Donald Fra ser and stone Mountain
fives will tie up this afternoon on the
former teams court
Both OF these schools have good
teams this season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Phelan May Jump
To Tinker's Team

LINCOLN. ILL. Jan. 17-Art Phe-
Ian, the Cubs utility infielder, will
probably sign with the Chicago Fed
eral League team, according to his
father, August ]. Phelan, who said his
son had received fiattering offer
from the Federals Phelan was Of
fered $500 more monthly than he drew
last season with the Cubs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
GROVER HAYES IN DRAW.

Frankie Burke. Of this city. and Gro
YER HAYES. Of chicago, boxed ter
tame rounds at the Coliseum last
night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
BY Ed w. Smith.
: JIM BUCKLEY, veteran New


York manager, can continue
his lucky streak with his
white hope destroyer" Gunboat
Smith he believes he will have
the champion Of the world under
his wing before many more
months have passed into history.
For Buckley has been lucky"
with Smith and figures it out in
his own way to his utter salts
faction. BY some lucky circum-
stances Smith was kept out Of
two fatal bouts that were fought
during the year OF 1913.
UCkLEY is now telling about
- the strange luck that has
pursued Smith during the past
year. Mind you, Jim is not
boastine about this in any way,
but rather discusses 1t in an
awed manner. Here's about the
way he tells it:
ga LONG about last April we
- had a nice offer TO box
Smith against Luther MCCarty in
San Francisco and decided to
accept it, AS a matter of fact
the match might have Leen con-
sidered on, for | know the Nc
Carly people so figured it. A
short time after all of the de-
tails had practically been agreed
upon for a battle in Jim COT
froth's club in San Francisco and
the date set for July 4, McCarty
and his manager Billy MCCar-
ney thought they saw a chance
Of picking up "A nice little purse
of $1,000 out in Calgary by beat
ing Arthur Pelky They took
the match on for the latter part
Of May, and poor McCarty met
his death in the ring there,
"NTOW, you see, if he had gone
~ straight on through to
san Francisco and started train
ing there, it Is possible that
Smith might have been in the ring
with him when he was killed or
dropped dead,
IT HEN there was some talk
about Smith meeting John
"Bull' Young in Los Angeles.
Tom MCCarey made us nice Of
fer and We had about decided to
take 1t. The contest was to have
been decided in August. We got
to figuring and decided that
Young wouldn't be much of
card, so ! insisted uron having a
side bet of s., 800 to make the
game worth while.
OWE all met in Frisco to put
" the money up. but at the
last minute Bulls father weak
cncd on the proposition and the
match fell through. McCarey
then got less Willard to box
Young. and the latter was SO
badly hurt he arterWard died.
lnasmuch as Smith is even a
harder hitter than Willard, We
were lucky again.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Mexican Starts Off With Rush, but Willie Lands Knockout Blow
RITCHIE TELLS HOW HE OUTFOUGHT JOE RIVERS

tn tuntnt sio d ob Of Champion
uout H t Georgian
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
"NOW, you see, if he had gone

straight on through to
san Francisco and started train
ing there, it Is possible that
Smith might have been in the ring
with him when he was killed or
dropped dead.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17
Bv Willie Ritchie.

CAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Ill
- never was in better form during
my ring career than / was when
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-17

r.-. Man F1tz is throwing fits because
hohlng authorities have locked the
To- the ring and thrown the key
RITZ has taken his case to the
.sr,I and declares that he will yet re-
The Spectator., 1914-11-17
Notice For Publication No 07864
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 U. $. Land Office at Little Rock. Arkansas. October 10. 1914.
 Notice is hereby given that William A. Nelson. of Mulberry Arkansas, who. on October ,. 1911. made Homestead Entry. No 07S64. for SWl-4 SEl.4. section 22. Township 1 N. Range 29 w.. 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make three year proof. to establish claim to the land above described before A. N. Hill County Clerk of Franklin County. at Ozark. Arkansas. on the 22nd day of November, 1914
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Albert Shook. Wesley Shook. G. NJ. Peters and George Davis all of Mulberry Arkansas.
 JNo. w. ALLEN. Register
The Spectator., 1914-11-17

checked girl No one can imagine the confidence 1 have in nr. Miles Heart Remedy. A. R. CANON, Worth, Mo.
 The unbounded confidence MT. Canon has in Dr. Miles Heart Rem edy is shared by thousands of others who know its value from experience. Many heart disorders yield to treatment, if the treatment is right. Ii you are bothered with short breath. fainting spells. swell ing of feet or ankles, pains about the heart and shoulder blades, pal pitation, weak and hungry spells, you should begin using Dr. Miles Heart Remedy at once, Profit by the experience of others while you may.
 pr. Miles Heart Remedy ls cold and guaranteed by all druggists,
 MILES MEDICAL co. Elkhars, iNa-
The Spectator., 1914-11-17
LEGAL NOTICE.
Commissioner in Chancery

Notice is hereby given that l, Joe Noll. executor of the last will and tes- lament of Mathis Becker. deceased. will apply to the Probate Court of the ozark district of Franklin County. Ark ansaS, at the February Q9l5) term thereof for an order authorizing the sale of the following lands lying and situated within said county and district to-Wit:
 The east half of the southeast quar- ter of the southeast quarter of section twelve; township nine. north; range twenty-siX, west. Containing twenty acres more or less. And the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section one; township nine. north range twenty-siX west. Containing forty acres more or less, and belonging to the legatees of the said Mathis Becker deceased.
 JOSEPH NOLL. Executor of the last will and testament of Mathis Becker, deceased.
The Spectator., 1914-11-17
WERE NOT POLICY SLIPS.

Slips of paper inscribed with Chi nese characters were produced before Magistrate Herbert, in the Tombs police court, recently. when Lee Flung of , Mott street was arrai gncd for having policy slips in his pos session. Detectives said that when they entered Lees room he began to tear up the slips. Jim Gum, wEo acted as interpreter, read the slips in court
 Ten pounds of prunes," he read. Fifteen pounds of rice, five pounds of tea
 That's enough" said Magistrate Herbert. What was this place. boarding house?"
 Lee Flung nodded his head eagerly. and was immediately discharged.- New York Tribune.
The Spectator., 1914-11-17
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is Hereby Given, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Franklin County, made and entered on the 5th day. of November A. D. 19l4in certain cause (No 227) then pending therein bet ween Will Hill complainant and Cora Bettis ct al defendants the under signed. as Commissioner of said Court, will offer sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the North door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County by law for judicial sales. on Tuesday the Ist. day of December A. D. l9l4. |, the following described real est ate, to- wit. The East Half of the NE Id, Sec. 30. and the SW IA of the NV l4 of Sec 36, all in Tp. 9. N. k. 27, west, containing 120 acres, in Franklin Coun- ty, Arkansas.
 Said described land is sold subject to the homestead and dover right of the widow. Cora Bettes.
 1 Terms of sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause. with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of 1 November. A. D. 1914.
 M V. Waterfield
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Spectator., 1914-11-17
HEART BEAT AFTER DEATH
SWitchman's Pulsaton reported to Have Continued Long After Res
 piration Had Ceased.

Chicago medical circles were inter- ested in the report of an interne m one of the largest hospitals III the city that the heart of patient who died in his ward had continued pull sation two hours and forty minutes after the mans respiration had ceased. The report was made by Dr. l.. c. Morrill, of the staff of St. l.ukes hospital.
 The patient was George Fitch, tif- tv-two years old, a switchman. who had been caught between two freight cars. His chest was crushed. He was operated on and died the night of July 31. According to Doctor Morrill's report. breath stopped at midnight. Doctor Morrill, remained by the mans side and discovered that his heart continued to beat. It did not cease until 2 40 o'clock in the morning. he declared. and. mean- while. by every test the mans lungs were lifeless.
 Physicians declared the case of eX- treme interest. and requested Doctor Morrill, to elaborate his official re- port.