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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1922

Page

4

The Sporting World Aims for Major League Debut

Earle Watson reports on Phil Bedgood, the Y M C A star, selling to the Cleveland Indians for immediate delivery and under Tris Speaker. Bill Holloway debuts for Cleveland against Boston, pitching the last inning with one hit allowed. Albany and Buford action outlined with series dates and local players named.

Phil Bedgood Lefty Bedgood Atlanta and Chattanooga Cleveland Indians

Unclear fragmentary sports column note from Coosa area

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a sports column discussion involving a team from the Coosa area and references to golf and distant calls and exhortations from a motorman. Content is highly garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes.

Stegeman to Hold Preseason Interview at Sanford

A Tebnish school notes coach Her man J Stegeman will gather his gridiron squad for a catechism party at Sanford on September 10. The interview will probe players about summer activities and breakfasts as the big season nears and the town braces for the first thud of pigskin.

Herman J. Stegeman Sanford Hearth Byron

Leading Twirler Joe Bush Tops Yankees Pitching League

The description notes Joe Bush of the Yankees as the leading pitcher in the majors. It highlights his delivery on the mound, comparing his release to a creak of lightning as he stews before letting the ball go.

Vic Allen Sterling Buford Marietta Kennesaw Buford Cobb County Joe Bush Yankees

Stalling Yanks Draw Big Fines In Chicago Game

Ban Johnson fined manager Miller Huggins and four New York players including Bob Meusel and Waite Hoyt, plus three Chicago players Urban Faber Bibb Falk and Ray Schalk, for a protested August 1 game described as a disgraceful exhibition. The fines total more than a hundred dollars for some, with the game to be replayed as decided by Johnson.

Chicago Miller Huggins New York Chicago Americans Ban Johnson Huggins Johnson Bob Meusel Everett Scott Waite Hoyt Wallie Schang Urban Faber Bibb Falk Ray Schalk

Bedgood Knocks Smith Off Again In League Tilt

Bedgood leads the league leaders to a 6-3 win over Smith as Thornton hits safely three times and Redgood drives in two. Hopkins throws out a run at home, Abe Link paces a twelve-hit assault for Bedgood while Smith manages six singles across eight innings. Mapp Freeman and Hightower supply batting power with two-baggers and a triple.

Bedgood Redgood Bill Hopkins Smith Mapp White Meadow Abe Link Bedgoods Toxies Uxtin Mesaleurs Pope Whitey Davis Davis Freeman Hightower Hightower Thornton Hightower M. Wingfield C. Wingfield G. Thornton Ss Kytle Penny Tolais Snssoserevnnnne Smith Brh Conolly Fons Pope Link Peae Weatherly Hopking Closs Goodman Dean Iman Pope W. Davia Rocem Dews Mons Bradberry

Patat Ends Roberts Valley Streak In Close Volley Match

In a league clash, Patat tops Roberta 3 sets to 1 after Roberta had won six straight. Bobby Jones and Bubber Youth led Patat with strong play, while Pat Lamkin of the leaders fought hard. Miltevalley standings note Stephenson versus Weston for today.

Roberts Valley Rum-Reigh Patat Roberta Bobby Jones Bubber Pat Lamkin Pat Stephen Stephenson Weston

Public Links Qualifying Sets Stage for National Hunt

A large field of 138 public links golfers from across the nation competed in qualifying rounds at Toledo on Monday. The event, described as matching the country’s best tournament layouts, marks the first national public links championship of its kind.

Toledo Associated Press

Old Ball Players Clash In Quiet Stadia Night

Baseball results from yesterday list AL games in New York and Philadelphia with scores 2-1, 3-5, and 7-2 plus rain in Boston Cleveland. NL reports Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 4-3. Southern results show Birmingham losses in Atlanta and prepares today’s games. The latter portion describes a Dublin funeral procession for an Irish Free State figure with broad civic presence and mass.

New York St. Louis Shawkey Schang Shocker Severid Philadelphia Chicago Hasty Perkins Robertson Schalk Boston-Cleveland L. Pet Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston

Bunko quip questions golf travel vs walking for exercise

A witty Bunko remark asks why someone would travel 25 miles to play two miles of golf when walking the 25 miles would yield ten times the exercise. The quip highlights efficiency and exercise value in a humorous way.

Impressive Funeral For Irish Leader Continued On Page One

Motion and crowd fervor marked the funeral for the Irish leader as Sister Mary Celestine and others participated. The ceremony echoed the strong public support once shown for Colina, underscoring the enduring impact of the figure on the community and political life.

Herrin Massacre Probe Begins in Illinois

Marion Illinois awaits a broad grand jury inquiry into the Herrin massacre in which 26 nonunion mine workers were killed on June 21 and 22. Attorney General Edward J Brundage announced the investigation will be fair and far reaching and has advanced funds to cover witness costs.

Marion Associated Press Lester Herrin Edward J. Brundage Ilinois Sherif Col Sam.Hunter Illinois National Guard Len Small Bruo

World Association of States Plan for Global Unity Emerges

Grenoble France AP report notes a proposed world association of states to link the League of Nations the Pan American Union and governments not members. The plan was submitted Monday as a new approach to international cooperation.

World Association of States Grenoble France Associated Press League of Nations pan-American Union

Institute of International Ettinge Meeting Highlighted

Prof Alejandro Alvarez of Chile leads discussion at the Institute of International Ettinge meeting held here, outlining regional cooperation and research priorities.

Institute of Internationette Alejandro Alvarez Chile

Doctors Not Lawyers To Decide On Northcliffe Estate

London dispatch reports that doctors, not lawyers, may control the Northcliffe estate after the late Sir Alfred Northcliffe. Executors of the March 22 will recommend a second will amid questions of the publisher’s mental state and the influence of medical opinion on the handling of large arts holdings.

Northcliffe Estates London Vig Northcliffe Dalal Express

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