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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

6

Baseball Results Southern League and Standings

Yesterday in the Southern League Birmingham beat Atlanta 10 to 1 while Little Rock defeated New Orleans 4 to 1 Chattanooga earned a 3 to 0 win over Nashville and Mobile and Memphis were not scheduled. Standings show Mobile 73-47, New Orleans 67-53, Birmingham 49-? Nashville 48-? Chattanooga and Atlanta with notable gaps. Tonight’s games include Little Rock at Birmingham and New Orleans at Memphis.

Birmingham Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Nashvile Mobile Memphis Mobile Nashville Avanta Aprita Memphis

Bedgood Leads Bedgood Club to Seventh Inning Win

Bedgood dazzled with four strikeouts and five hits allowed in seven innings as Bedgood toppled Neibling 6 to 4. Key miscues by Gus Rocko and a sharp defense behind Hightower backed Bedgood who moved back into first place. Neibling’s struggles continued despite Freeman’s shoe-string catch and timely hits by Anderson and Hightower.

Bedgood Bed Neibling Gus Rock Gus Rocko Gus Freeman Boose McWhorter Dub Thornton Hightower Anderson Smith Bom Moss Lanter Ginn T. McWhorter Rocco Lewis Bloodworth Hayss Offie Anderson W. B. Thornton Kytle Mapp P. Ene Srl G. Thornton Meadow Pinney Wmnn Inn Gacrifice Fly Lanier Link Bradberry

Athletics Delphia Returns to Lineup for 26th Home Run

Delphia Giargaog returned to the lineup with 10 days out and belted his 26th homer of the season off Guy Morton of Cleveland in the ninth inning of the first game of the doubleheader.

Delphia Giargaog Rinie Philadelphia Athletics Guy C. Morton Cleveland

Two Athenians in Asheville Golf Invitation

Athenian players A. E. Griffith Jr. and William Phinizy travel to Asheville to compete in the annual Invitation golf tournament at Asheville Country Club. More than 200 golfers will attempt to qualify in the morning with 128 advancing to eight flights of 16. The event continues into next week at Baltimore Forest Country Club.

Ashville A. E. Griffith, Jr William Phinizy Athens Asheville Country Club Baltimore Forest Country Club

Patat Wins Thrilling Volley Ball League Battle

In a five game match Patat defeated Weston in a see saw contest that kept fans thrilled. Key players included Bubber Joel Patat Funkenstein Stevenson Doctor Hendren and Jake Joel as standings show WY 1000 WANE 500 and other records. A postponed Roberts versus Patat game was moved to Thursday at 6:15 PM.

Patat Weston Yeaterday Batts Bubber Joel Funkenstein Stevenson Doctor Hendren Jake Joel Roberts

Russian Rubles Are More Stable

Moscow reports a stabilization of the ruble as the State Bank cuts short term loan rates to two percent monthly from ten percent and lowers deposit rates to one percent from three percent. President M Scheinemann says stabilization will continue aided by a hoped for harvest and falling food prices. The ruble hovers around 4.090.000 to the dollar and slowly rises.

Moscow M. Scheinemann State Bank

Police Find Two People Once Lost

Prince Rupert, B C. Lost in the mountains Peter Stafford and his wife were found recently by two constables on the Kaye river 33 miles from Skeena mill. They had not eaten real food for 20 days surviving on broth from boiled old wet skin. Stafford with tuberculosis was in pitiful condition. They were discovered in a small tent under a tree and moved by canoe and along the shore to safety with limited supplies remaining.

Prince Rupert B. C Peter Stafford Kaye River Skeena Mill Stafford

Negroes Bound Over On Stealing Charge

George Jackson Fletcher Howard and Jim Rowe three Negroes from Clarke County after completing a chain gang sentence in Oconee were bound over to higher courts for trial on theft of a Cadillac from Hugh Price last year. Bonds set at $500. They are also wanted in Bibb County for auto theft. They were caught in Oconee in a stolen car without a tag and sent up on the charge of accident.

George Jackson Fletcher Howard Jim Rowe Clarke Oconee County Hugh Price Justice Mitton Thomas Bibb County Oconee Tuseday Mornj

Dixie Allures Foreign Visitors Says Mary McBride

Mary Margaret McBride notes that famous visitors to the United States seek Dixie lore after seeing Liberty and Woolworth Tower. She cites guests like Mrs. Muriel Swiney and Margot Asquith, noting songs such as Dixie and Georgia shaped worldwide interest in the South.

Mary Margaret McBride Dixie New York City Woolworth Tower Mary Markares McBride New York Evening Mail Daily Toainesets South United States New’ York

France Defines Position At London Conference

The French delegation released a long statement via Havas Agency detailing its stance at the London talks. It criticizes Germany for persistent depreciation of currency and argues Germany seeks favorable terms, counting on reparations as a path to recovery. Paris notes the Allies face a tough balance as France rejects creditor demands while reserving freedom to act on reparations policy.

Paris Iby London Havas Germany Europe Gamanys Rency Ce Pl Aes M. Poincaire

Southern R. R. Asks For Support

WASHINGTON D C Fairfax Barrison, president of the Southern Railway System, said today every effort has been made to operate the property so that men could honorably return to work. He noted that the company has sought to settle with its workers and has gone to great lengths to offer a resolution.

Washington, D. C Fairfax Barrison Southern Railway System

Iow! Tui Against! Rally to Support the Southern Railway

A fragment urges readers to rally behind the Southern Railway to protect transportation interests. It calls on employees patrons and citizens along the line to back the road and ensure its maintenance and operation. The appeal emphasizes immediate action to keep the railway running.

Rom Salle Glieves Wia Southern Railway Ater

Odd Fellows encampment at Pocatiligo to honor visit Athens

The Berduchets Odd Fellows encampment at Pocatiligo hosts a full day program with local and district officers in attendance. Athens representatives C A Vander Leith Harold T. Tuck preside over meetings as R L Bramsett and E S Jackson hold district roles while other Athena and Athens Odd Fellows join the event in the patriarchal degree.

Berduchets Odd Fellows Pocatiligo Wenesday Sesson Athens C. A. Vander Leith Harold T. Tuck R. L. Bramsett Jackson Athena

Even Wallflowers Get Partners for This

A fragmented passage discusses dance theory and social dynamics, mentioning stumbles, partners, and rhythms. It hints at a formal or ritual dance scenario with observers and participants, suggesting a broader cultural or artistic context without clear names or dates.

Athens Considers Street Fair to Start Fall 1923

It is proposed to secure property for use as both a fair ground and public park. A street fair would be held this fall while work begins on a proper fair ground for fall 1923. The coming Athens fall fair must proceed without delay though time is short for exhibits.

Carroll Athens Jose

Mourning Northcliffe as World Pays Tribute in Press

In London a remarkable British press tribute marks Viscount Northcliffe's death. The late editor is hailed as the greatest force in journalism with mournful tributes from journalists and diplomats worldwide. President Harding’s condolence to Lady Northcliffe appears among messages, while King George’s telegrams are not noted among empire leaders.

London Associated Press Viscount Northcliffe America Harding Lady Northcliffe Harvey Scotland King George Empire

Fountain City Woman Praises Local Tonic for Health

FRLE WORN out Fountain City Tennessee wife of a farmer on Route 3 says she has known of the tonic for many years. She gave a statement of her experience with this well known tonic for women. She was in a rundown state and weak. After taking one bottle she felt better. After three or four bottles she was much improved and regained health. She urges others to try it and to inform their druggists.

City Tenn

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