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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
3
The piece reviews Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Melodeon hall with Kin Tobbard noting the dogs good but poor support. It then shifts to a mix of brief ad copy and quips including a Chamberlain cough remedy testimonial from Australia and several light jokes from newspapers.
Wild Bill Donovan recalls a 1907 game when a tall youth in a Washington uniform faced Detroit Tigers. He had heard Johnson struck out twenty two in Idaho. Donovan questions the claim then watches as the young pitcher impresses, calling him the greatest kid he ever saw.
Long list of 1913 golf events across continents forecasts record participation. Notable entries include British amateur at St Andrews, British women's championship, Metropolitans at Fox Hills, and Open at Hombob France with professionals like Harry Vardon and Edward Ray.
The article portraits John Pierpont Morgan Jr. as a strong, capable successor to his father, noting his similar appearance and demeanor. It covers his education at Harvard, early leadership in Morgan interests, London experience, role during the 1907 panic, and his pursuits in art collecting, yachting, and a New York town house and Long Island Sound estate valued with major improvements.
Miller Huggins criticizes Kid Griner, a Tennessee schoolboy in baseball’s early days. Griner reputedly “stent trick” delivering then charging toward the catcher. He allegedly dashed as a ball returned, nearly reaching the batter, with fans noting his dash to the plate.
Pitcher Marty OToole shows spring form as he recovers from arm soreness and readies for a strong bid with the club. Officials note his recent sale price and recovery from a prior injury while Pittsburgh deal and St Paul revenue are mentioned in relation to his return.
Marty OToole of Pittsburgh, once a $22 500 twirler, overcame a severe pitching arm strain that crippled him in 1911. He pitched under handicap last season, delivering good ball at times, with many losses by narrow margins. This year he reports no soreness and feels better than in several seasons.
Al Bridwell is running short of condition and Evers doubts he can fill Tinker’s old spot. Corriden appears the choice, with Borton showing strong progress. Jimmy Callahan says Babe Borton now grips the White Sox first base role with growing authority.
Athens B P O E 790 meets Wednesdays at 8 pm in lodge quarters at Broad and Lumpkin Streets. William Lodge 15 meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall over Davison-Nicholson Co. St Elmo Lodge K of P No 40 meets Mondays at 8 pm in Castle Hall Max Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays at 8 pm in Woodmen Hall Talmage Building Clayton Street. Visitors welcome.
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