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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1921

Page

7

Stephenson Leaves College To Report With Indians

Riggs Stephenson, captain of Alabama baseball, joins Cleveland Indians for opening game after an emergency call from manager Tris Speaker. Sewell, Stephenson’s former Alabama partner, later lifts the pair with strong hitting. Alabama loses key players to pro baseball and faces a weakened season without them.

Stephenson Cleveland Riggs Stephenson Alabam Tris Speaker Cleveland Indians Wambsgans Sewell University of Alaba University Riggs Wambigans Alabama Lenoir Columbus American Association

McLeod Joins Hitting Pitchers League

McLeod, Furman’s top pitcher, added a home run in the eighth inning to win his game the other day. He joins a group of pitchers including Stone of Merc er, Clarke and Frost of Georgia, Johnson and Ollinger of Auburn, and Edwards of Mississippi College as season home run hitters. All named pitchers have homers this year.

Turk Walter Johnson Scott Perry Stanley Coveleski Michigan McLeod Furman Stone Mercer Clarke Frost Georgia Johnson Ollinger Auburn Edwards Mississippi College Tige Frank Anderson Sanford Atlanta Tech Oglethorpe

Stone Key to Mercer Infield Strength in Short Stop

Mercer baseball fans argue Stone at short improves the defense and offense. The last noted feat is a triple showcasing his hitting prowess and fielding impact.

Stone Mercer

Russians Reluctant to Return as War Prisoners in Germany

Berlin reports show many Russian soldiers in German custody refuse to go back to Russia, especially Cossacks who favor remaining in Germany. About 190,000 plus former Russian troops remain in camps. some accept the Soviet open-purse aid and paroles. German guards’ leniency draws propa ganda claims, denied by Victor Kopp. Some prisoners sell crafts and stage fairs to raise camp funds.

Berlin Russia Germany Lenine Trotsky Moscow Victor Kopp Kopp Christian Association

Georgia Team Extends Win Streak Under Coach White

Georgia’s team, led by Coach White, has won fourteen of fifteen games this season, drawing larger crowds statewide. The squad plays cohesive baseball with steady hitting and strong team-wide performance, despite lacking one standout slugger or star fielder. Use Georgia products.

Georgia Coach White

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