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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1922

Page

7

Bedgood Wins Thrilling Battle In Close Victory

Bedgood edged Neibling 4 to 3 as both pitchers excelled in a tense ninth inning. Wingfield delivered a key pinch hit and Bedgood’s defense tightened late, strengthening their lead in the league standings despite tight play from Neibling and the Nebbing squad.

Wingfield Fron Neibling Lanier Earle’ Watson Specters Parently Indark Bedgood Neibling Mr. Wingfield Fleet-Lanter Red Ginn Tom Redgood Lewis G. Thornton Dub Thornton Nelbling William Shakes Batte Milope Smith Griffeth Hightower Booze McWhorter Hope Smith Wrengfield Clan of Smith Nofbling

Hagan’s Dolla Balm Ad Claims Youthful Look

A female testimonial praises Hagan’s Mag Dolla Balm as the best product to look young, signed by Mrs. Mary Tutfly of Fort Texas. An ad notes the powder costs 75 cents and is available by mail from Lyon Mfg at 4280 Fifth Ave Brooklyn, urging readers to try it.

Hagan Mary Fort Texas Jaes Lyon Brooklyn

Babe Ruth and Ken Battling for Home Run Lead

The report notes Babe Ruth remains ahead with 32 four-base hits while Ken trails with 26. Brown is described as a sturdy challenger though not a likely threat to Ruth’s lead.

Ken Babe Ruth

Smith and Bedgood clash as league lead up for grabs

Today’s V. League Big Five showdown pits Smith against Bedgood in a decisive game for the top spot. A Smith win would tie for first, while Bedgood could cement the lead with a victory. Bradberry faces Neibling in the same day’s action.

Smith Bedgood Mt Shah Pet Neibling Bradberry

Albany Buford championship baseball series teased

Bill White in charge of arrangements for the Albany Buford championship baseball series says a hammer of a series is coming to Sanford Meadow starting Thursday. Athens should consider itself fortunate to obtain this championship, with roosters from Albany and Buford expected in large numbers and both clubs boasting high victory averages. Macon and Atlanta will send delegations and local fans are ready for a baseball feast.

Bill White Sanford Meadow Bill Gally Athens Fred Sale George Clark Clff Pantone Jack Frost Buford Albany Elberton Nine Macon Atlanta Mead

Baseball Results and Standings in the American League

Yesterday's results show Detroit routed by Beaton 16 to 3 while Philadelphia won 7 to 81 at home. St Louis moved into first with a 6 barrier in the standings as New York leads with 47 losses? The table lists New York 7 47, Detroit 63, Cleveland 50, Philadelphia 48 in various positions. Today matchups span St Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, and others with several games not scheduled.

Beaton Detroit Philadelphia Louis L. Pet New York Bos Cleveland Washiver Philadelphia Severe Ang O St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston

Cures Malaria and Fever Ad Seeks Purchaser

Fragmentary ad copy markets a treatment for malaria chills fever dengue and a mentioned fever. It names no clear company or dosage and provides minimal context beyond the claimed cure.

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Roberts Weston Volleyball Match Postponed Till Thursday

League leaders Roberts and Weston were set to meet but the game was postponed. Tonight at 6 16 the Stephenson and Patat teams will clash at the Y Court as standings show Roberts leading with wins and Weston trailing.

Roberts-Weston Roberts Weston Stephenson Patat Y. Court WL Pet. Roberts EAE Correre Osserseegeree Stephen Patatoo Stephenson

Athens Delegation to Hear Governor Hardwick in Lexington

A large Athens delegation will travel to Lexington on Tuesday to hear Governor Hardwick speak during the noon hour at city court. He will arrive in Athens about 11 oclock and depart by car to Lexington. He will address audiences in Athens and Danielsville on September 6 with a morning talk in Danielsville and a later address at Most auditorium that evening.

City Lexington Nooton Athens Hardwick Danielsville

French Premier Declares No Moratorium Without Securities

Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincaré stating France will not consent to any moratorium with Germany unless Ruhr mines and National forests are controlled by the Allies with guarantees. He said France will not ruin Germany under a guarantees pretext and will discuss methods to ensure Versailles treaty execution once Germany fulfills obligations.

Barluc France Associated Press Germany Ruhr Guaerantee Poincaire General Council Department of the Meuse

Spencer Quiet After Big Sunday

Spencer North Carolina remained quiet after a Sunday explosion caused a water main break on a Southern Railway line. Fire and scattered shots were reported but no disorder occurred overnight. Utilities repaired the 12 inch main, delaying train movements, while authorities considered guards for shop enclosures and awaited further patrolling guidance.

Spencer N. C I Southern Railway Ie Mana Sher- J. H. Krider Scott Ling

Old Dr Lindsey. Durham must have bron sand

Larry Gantt's Daily Column notes a terse, fragmentary reference to Old Dr Lindsey and a remark about Durham, suggesting a local, gossip-tinged column item with incomplete context and names.

Larry Gantt Lindsey Durham

Georgia Virginia football game may move to Athens schedule

Dr V Sanford faculty director of athletics at the University stated the transfer of the Georgia Virginia football game to Athens in November was practically clinched. Virginia authorities are willing to join in Armistice Day plans. transfer awaits a telegram from Charlottesville. The schedule also lists Newberry College Mercer Tennessee Oglethorpe Virginia Vanderbilt on fall dates.

V. Sanford University Athens Virginia Sanford Charlottesville Vanderbilt Tenessee Sanford Field Newberry College Mercer Oglethorpe

Browns idle, Ni, leads with game

New York Americans beat Chicago 7 to 5 behind Babe Ruth’s 25th and 26th home runs while the Browns were idle. Giants win 5 to 4 over the Cubs to hold a 3.5 game lead over the Cardinals. Cardinals rally to 9-6 over the Quakers. Cincinnati takes two from Brooklyn 10-6 and 4-3. Boone outduels Johnson and Speaker’s club edges Washington 2-0 in 12 innings.

New York New York Americans Chicago Babe Ruth St. Louis Browns Giants Cardinals Cubs Scott Claude Jonnard Eighe Tuns Philly Quakers Cincinnati Brooklyn Grimes Paver Cadore Rixey Boone Walter Johnson Speaker's Club Washington

Gities Service Co Reports July Earnings Slump

The July monthly statement from Gities Service Company shows earnings down by 019,465.00 from June with total surplus and reserves at 47,909,778. Expenditures before stocks fell 524,611.00 versus June. District manager Ben S. Noble notes eleven wells drilled in July, producing about 1400 barrels, four in Osage, with brisk demand for fuel oil and higher prices.

Chles Service Company Ben S. Noble Osage Pennaylvahia Okwaborpa Forth

Soldier Bonus Bill Expected to Pass Senate Says Legion Commander

Washington dispatch reports American Legion national commander Hanfort McNider stating a majority of senators, including both parties, favor and pledge to pass the soldier bonus bill. He predicted Senate consideration would lead to passage this week, asserting faith in pledged lawmakers and the bill’s justice for soldiers.

Washington Associated Press

Strikes Threaten Anthracite as Talks Resume in Philadelphia

Representatives of anthracite workers and of mine operators met in Philadelphia for another session aimed at ending the idle mines dispute that has kept coal production halted since April 1. John L. Lewis led the United Mine Workers side while Sam Warriner headed the operators, both sides seeking a solution amid mounting pressure from constituents and field offices.

Pittsburg Associated Press Bulger Black Coal Company The Cleveland Iociation Thenotan SS “Oprators Terre ‘Haute Ind Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association United Mine Workers, America Indiana Oer Dac Miguia Higan O Saginaw Michigan Mondane Reine Philadelphia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Samu D. Warriner Igh Coal and Navigation Cemp

Dr. J. E. Sammons Sermons at First Baptist Here

Dr. J. E. Sammons pastor of Rome First Baptist preached at the First Baptist church here Sunday morning and night in the absence of Dr. J. C Wilkinson. He spoke Sunday night on the Voyage of Life comparing an individual to a journey. A male quartet including Eustice Stevens Morton Hodgson EB B Mell and J L Sexton aided the music program.

J. E. Sammons Rome First

Boone Leads Cleveland Past Washington In Twelve Inning Pitcher Duel

Daniel Boone, a long lanky recruit from the Southern association, outpitched veteran Walter Johns as Cleveland defeated Washington 2 to 0 in twelve innings. Boone allowed two more hits than Johnson but excelled in the bullpen and delivered the game winning RBI single with two out in the twelfth.

Alabama S Ator Washington Daniel Boone Southern Association Walter Johns Cleveland Boone Johnson Ater

Harding backs commission to investigate business

President Harding plans to propose a nine member presidentially appointed fact finding commission to report by July 1923. The body would have broad investigative powers including access to company books and would be considered by the House Commerce committee conference for immediate action.

Washington Eated House Commerce Committers Harding Wident Winslow Congress

Griffin Prepares For Three Big Games With Albany Team

Griffin, Ga. neighbors claim one of the state’s top squads after a strong season. The Albany college outfit, noted for a string of wins, visits Griffin Monday for three key matchups. A large crowd is expected as local fans anticipate spirited games led by the visiting team’s noted playmakers.

Grifin Eitizeng Spalding County Griffin Entimbany Georgia University Ana Albany Greenville Fay Georgia Boys

Where the Best Eats Are Today at Piggly Wiggly

A brief local note highlights available produce and deli offering okra orange fresh beans peppers and sweet milk at the Piggly Wiggly store. The item suggests a focus on fresh produce and dairy staples in today’s shopping options.

Renee Ose Bek

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