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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1922

Page

8

SIOITH WING AND TOPSY LEAGUE! One act skit and baseball clash

The report describes a chaotic game with miscues by Bradberry and FeWhorter, several safe hits by Smithites, and a late rally as Leo Brad and George Thornton flare in a rough inning. Noted names include Bradberry, FeWhorter, Smithite, Lee, Leo Brad, and George Nyumps.

Bradberry Ley Region Bob FeWhorter Bob Bradder Leo Brad Goodem Wike Field Lee George Nyumps Pid George ‘Thornton Crags Greoent Pasroen Seth Vena Bard

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Southern and American Leagues

In the Southern League Birmingham beat Atlanta 2 to 1 in six rain shortened innings. Chattanooga triumphed over Nashville 7 to 6. Little Rock defeated New Orleans after rain halted play. American League results included Philadelphia and Cleveland rainouts.

Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville Little Rock-New Orleans Little Rock Memphis Mobile New Orleans Philadelphia-Cleveland St. Louis Washington Cleveland San Sphia Chienro Bostoh Detroit New York Leme Pittsburg Philadelphia

Roberts volley team dominates in winning streak

In the Y Volleyball League action, Roberts extended their winning streak to four straight with a decisive victory led by Captain Roberta and standout Stevenson. Stevenson’s team remains winless in the newly formed league, while Patat faces Weston at 6:30 in today’s contest as standings show Roberts ahead of Weston and Patat.

Stevenson Ron Roberts_ vo Robérta Steven Roberta Patat Weston Roberts

House Passes Important Bills in Georgia Legislature

Special to the Banner-Herald reports the Georgia House approved several key measures in Monday morning session while the Senate spent seven hours debating the highway issue. A Peach county bill was rejected for reconsideration. Bowden of Ware pushed a bill allowing counties to remove themselves from districts by two thirds grand jury vote while keeping the county fenced. Beckham of Dougherty saw passage of a law ending the bar admission privilege for graduates from out of state or coors exams. future bar exams would require sitting before the board. The Senate plans to tackle the income tax measure on Tuesday.

Banner-Herald Atlanta House Senate Peach County Bowden Ware Beckham Dougherty Sinta Menate

City Court Not-Pressed Forty Cases With Judge Bradwell

Forty cases in City Court were not pressed Monday by Judge Bradwell and Solicitor Rucker following grand jury recommendations. Joe Turner, a colored man, was found guilty of stealing shirts and trousers from Jesus Haley, and was fined $26. The August term will convene without a jury, with default judgments to be addressed on Tuesday.

Bradwell Rucker Joe Turner Jeses Haley Joy Turner Haley

Boxing Promoters Post Forfeits For Labor Day Fight

Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey and Leo Flynn manager of Bill Brennan posted forfeits of 10000 dollars each for their fighters appearance at Floyd Fitzsimmons arena in Michigan City Indiana Labor Day. Fitzsimmons posted a 20000 dollar guarantee to clinch the bout amid weeks of negotiation.

Associated Press Chicago Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Leo Flynn Bill Brennan Floyd Fitzsimmons Michigan City Ind Fitzsimmons

Larry Gantt Column Fragment on Athens Growth

Fragmentary column notes Athens as a pleasant site for cosy homes and a healthy climate. It envisions a local population goal of about fifty thousand and a plan to build and develop the area aggressively.

Athens

Famous Singer Debates Popular Ballads Over Opera

The famous singer argues pub lic taste leans toward sentimental ballads rather than grand opera. She notes the audience cheers for ballads like Wake Up to Girl and Why Should I Cry Over You, praising melodic ease while acknowledging opera’s status.

Erie Ovale

Unclear OCR fragment on historic cures and figures

Fragmentary text mentions an ancient collection and a witch factor scene. Hard to identify exact events or people due to corrupted OCR. No clear dates places or organizations emerge to build a solid summary.

Prohibition Officers Destroy Stillage in Raids Across Counties

Prohibition enforcement teams last week destroyed several stills and filed cases against bootleggers. In Morgan County deputy Lester Littl and federal agents raided sites. an occupant resisted, damaging a county automobile but officers recovered and continued. Still closures were confirmed, and the raids reduced illicit liquor activity in the area.

T. E. Welder Morgan County Lester Littl Plec

Negro Faker II Run In by Police Trey Thomas

A man named Trey Thomas, labeled a negro, operated a slick scheme to solicit subscription money from Ath ena residents. He allegedly visited a lawyer and another firm, feigning a child injury to obtain funds, then fled after police intervened. He was jailed on cheating and swindling charges amid repeated petitions for charity.

Trey Thomas Athena Mondey Thomas Danielsville Ordfer Hed

Thompson faces lesson to deter future petition takers

The text notes that petition takers, often lawyers, obtain the petitions by deceit and then press the public, while Thompson is expected to receive a lesson that should deter such attempts in the future. This hints at ongoing wrongdoing and a forthcoming consequence.

Congressman Brand Heads to Washington for 16th District Seat

Congressman Charles H. Brand departed Athens Monday afternoon for Washington in response to a telegraphic call from minority leader Finis J. Garrett for full membership in the 16th district. The move follows a push to secure a larger role for Brand within the party’s ranks as the 16th seeks full representation.

Charles H. Brand Athens Washington Finis J. Garrett Fuil

Remains Of F L Parr To Be Laid To Rest

The remains of Mr. F L Parr, a former Athenian, arrived in Athens Monday after a California memorial. The funeral in Athens will be held Tuesday at 10 oclock at Oconee Cemetery with Reverend Walter Anthony officiating. friends here will attend.

Ie Parr Los Angeles Athens California Oconee Walter Anthony Tdland L

Negro Held by Sheriff for Store Theft Charge

Ed McKinney, colored, was turned over to the sheriff by the Dolce over the weekend, charged with stealing goods from the Piggly Wiggly stores. Docket includes traffic ordinance violations, several cases involving Mexro hoboes and a charge of disorderly conduct.

Ed McKinney Dolce

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