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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
6
Albert Mobley, a prominent Monroe man and Walton County booster, spent Wednesday in the city calling on friends. He is secretary of several civic groups and a noted promoter in the metropolis.
A clipped remark notes the Bank of EO claiming Jack Dempsey can only begin making phonograph records with the punching bag as part of his comeback.
Vic Allen delivers a singing display at a Kiwanis luncheon with remarks on college athletics. The article notes sportsmanship of the teams and mentions Mr. Allen alongside Mr. John, highlighting continued discussion from Page One.
Allen has contributed much to promoting clean athletics in Georgia through active involvement and ongoing interest, shaping standards and encouraging fair sportsmanship across local programs.
G B Miller, Southern Railway commercial agent, quoted Fairfax Harrison saying since August 15 the system has added skilled shopmen to its roundhouses. The current total is 4,165, about 36 percent of normal, with 20 percent of a normal skilled roster at work. All new hires undergo mechanical ability tests. more men will be added daily due to the strike negotiations failure.
A meeting of the Fiftieth District Senatorial Democratic Executive Committee is set for Saturday at 10 o clock. Judge H S West serves as chairman and calls the gathering.
Bedgood blasted four home runs led by Kytle Mapp and Bedgood to beat Bradberry 6 to 2 in seven innings on White Field. Slaughter and Hopkins sparkled for Bradberry with sharp plays while Bedgood pitchers held Bradberry to five hits and two runs. The box score shows Bedgood with six runs on 11 hits and Bradberry with two runs on five hits.
Albany wins 4 to 3 over Buford in a tightly played game with Albany fielding flawlessly. Ned Brogden and Beau Settle sparked Buford’s offense before Albany rallied with late scorers. three Buford passed balls by Chambers aided the decisive run in the ninth.
After seven years as a big league pitcher, Joe Wood now fields and hits well enough to secure a regular berth in the Cleveland outfield. The old slogan they never come back seems outdated as Wood proves his comeback with steady play and reliable defense.
The Athens Bi team, third in the Northeast Georgia League, travels to Marietta for a second match after a 6-6 tie. Marietta leads the league with 83 points, while Athens sits three points from second with 51. West End is runner up.
American League yesterday Detroit defeated Philadelphia 11 to 8 in Philadelphia. New York toppled Cleveland 9 to 3. Boston defeated St Louis 12 to 2. Washington beat Chicago 1 to 0. Today Detroit visits Philadelphia while Cleveland travels to New York and St Louis visits Boston. Chicago plays Washington. National League yesterday Cincinnati edged New York 2 to 1. St Louis doubled Boston 11 to 12. Chicago beat Brooklyn 4 to 1. Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 10 to 4. Southern League games saw Mobile beat Atlanta 4 to 3 in first game and 6 to 4 in second. Little Rock topped Memphis 8 to 1. Birmingham beat New Orleans 2 to 0. Today Mobile at Atlanta Memphis at Little Rock New Orleans at Birmingham Chattanooga at Nashville.
The Methodist church trustees plan to request $100,000 from the general board of church extension to fund educational centers. E J Bondurant, chairman, said a meeting would frame the request. The funds come from a war era budget of 40 million, with one and a half million allocated to wartime work but not yet collected, likely years before delivery.
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