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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
6
A fragmented historical notice proclaims candidacy for Superior Court judge in the West Circuit and for the Eighth Congressional District in Georgia. It includes expressions of gratitude, commitment to reform, and a pledge to vigorous campaigning, naming THOMAS J. SHACKELFORD as the proposer.
County Friends announce O H Arnold for Commissioner Roads and Revenues Clarke County Georgia subject to primary action September. Arnold promises to serve if elected and asks voters support. He will devote time to county affairs once in office.
A Clarke County candidate for the Legislature announces reentry for the Democratic primary on September 19, 1922, urging loyal support and thanking supporters for their continued backing.
A rail timetable fragment notes daily No 3 service to Galopeville and Gainesville connections. It shows departure times around 10:45 am and 6:20 pm with arrivals at 10:10 am. Georgia Railroad mentions a union line from Union to Augusta.
New York Yankees beat Washington 5 to 4 as Babe Ruth hit his 28th homer of the season in the first inning. He trails the league leader by four homers, with Hornsby Williams and Walker at 32.
The Bradberry team beat Smith in the Y league as Howard McWhorter hit a two run homer in the eighth and appeared to score himself. Umpire Bedgood and base umpire Mapp figure in a dispute over a potential replay. The piece notes coach and players’ reactions and hints at behind the scenes wagers and occult meetings surrounding the matinee.
Dr. A. M. Soule attends the Georgia Swine Growers convention in Carrollton where he shares the main program with Governor T. W. Hardwick and delivers an address before attendees. The event highlights swine growing as a fast rising Georgia industry with involvement from College of Agriculture faculty and agents.
Federal and county officers led by Sheriff Halof of Medinon county and Federal Officer T. H. Verde of Athens, with deputies Me Commons Kidd and Henley, conducted a raid and captured a still in the area.
Bradberry defeated Smith 6 to 5 as Howard McWhorter delivered a long game winning hit. Whitey Davis sparked offense with a high batting average rise while four double plays highlighted sharp fielding. Abe Good man, Abe Link, and McWhorter featured in key plays as New York and Cincinnati show varied scoring in this league tilt.
American League games in New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia with scores 5 4 1 2 3 11 5 6 and listings of pitchers. National League Brooklyn beat New York 10 3 while St Louis defeated Chicago 6 4 with noted batteries. Next day matchups include Chicago at Detroit and St Louis at Cleveland.
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