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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

Page

6

Plentiful football chatter and captain talk at Georgia

In a lively look at the season waning, Allen M. Woodall surveys Georgia grid chatter. He notes three athletic captains likely to lead the basketball five, cites Georgias freshman squad glory against Florida, and recalls a disputed Georgia Auburn freshman game with a 105 yard return and a referee error.

Georgia George Clark Joe Bennett Edi Gurr Charlie Weihers Sam Boney Bill White University of Florida Bill

Battling Siki Labeled Big Liar After Confessions

Paris report says manager M Nellers calls Battling Siki a greater man than ever and defender of his world heavyweight title amid his confessions on the Carpenter bout. He warns he will fight to the limit if needed and challenges proof beyond Siki’s word, while Des Champs and Carpenter refuse comment on the framing claim.

Paris Associated Trees Siki M. Nellers Publishe M. Diagne Des Champs Carpentier Cherges

Bennett and Fletcher Named to All Southern Team

Captain-elect Joe Bennett and big back John Fletcher appear on the All Southern football squad for 1922, with Georgia teammates Whelchel Tanner Vandiver and Collings left to honor others. The piece praises Whelchel and Tanner for grit, notes Vandiver and Collings steady play, and recalls Tanner’s early career from Rabun Gap.

Allen M. Woodall Joe Bennett John Fletcher Stegeman Bulldog Sterling Grid Warriors Georgia Whelchel Tanner Vandiver Collings Reat Puss Whethher Athens College Whelcher Rabun Gap Goat Cunningham Rabun Dave” Collings Nemo

Kentucky Names Three Grid Dates

LEXINGTON Ky Four dates for the University of Kentucky football schedule for 1923 have been set. The card includes Centre at Danville on November 3, Alabama at Birmingham on November 10, Tennessee at Lexington on November 29, and Georgia Tech at Atlanta on November 17.

Lexington University of Kentucky Centre Danville Alabama Birmingham Tenessee Georgia Tech Atlanta

Mercer Debating Teams Draw Strong Spring Schedule

Mercer University announces under Prof A P Montague that its debating teams will meet Furman University University of Richmond Howard College Mississippi College and Vanderbilt University next spring It is likely Emory University will be added to the schedule

Macon A. P. Montague Mercer University Mercer Furman University University of Richmond Howard College Mississippi College Vanderbilt University Emory University

Van-Nil Satisfies State and County Taxes

Van-Nil completes payment satisfying both state and county tax obligations. The action clears outstanding balances for the current tax year, with no further delinquency reported. Local records reflect full settlement and closure of the tax matters.

Woman Convicted in Hammer Death Escapes Jail

Mrs Cytra Phillips, held on a ten years to life sentence for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows, climbed from a county jail window with steel saws during the night. She slipped onto a roof, descended a fire escape, and vanished possibly aided by other inmates, with authorities pursuing an auto getaway.

Los Angeles Cal Cytra Phillips Alberta Meadows

Prohibition Fight at New Orleans Enlists Federal Raid Effort

Federal, state, and city officers join with the Anti Saloon League after a two day conference to intensify enforcement in New Orleans and vicinity. Ray C. Haynes confirms a cleaner city plan and says additional agents and intelligence men have been ordered for special duty with wholesale raids possible in two weeks.

New Orleans Anti-Saloon League iRay C. Haynes B. Wheeler P. A. Baker Louisiana Alabama Mississippi Haynes L. G. Knott

Five Killed in Oklahoma City Interurban Collision

Oklahoma City reports five people killed when an interurban railway car crashed into an automobile. The incident dominates the day as other regional items include Greek generals freed in Athens, Ku Klux Klan grand jury exclusions in Cook County, and a sequence of diplomatic and local political notes across cities.

Chicago Ku Klux Klan Cook County Oklahoma City

Mystery at Greeneville Dr Frank Fox Death Case

In Greeneville Tennessee Dr Frank Fox 26 son of wealthy hospital owner C P Fox was found dead in a roadside automobile with a heart wound and a pistol nearby A woman's high heel print was found in the road Evelyn Kincheley of Manassas Virginia who was to marry Fox on Christmas Day has come to Greeneville to aid the investigation

Frank Fox Qreeneville Tenn Hall-Mills C. P. Fox Greeneville Hoapital Dr. Fox Misa Evelyn Kincheley Manessas Greeneville

Toccoa Kiwanis to Receive Charter in December Night

The Toccoa Kiwanis club will be awarded a charter Thursday night December 7 with over two hundred guests anticipated. The Northeast Georgians report the event as the biggest in Toccoa’s history, following Hartwell’s earlier charter sponsorship.

Toccoa

Autonomy Awaits Irish Residents

London reports that King George signs the Irish Constitution bill and the Anglo Irish treaty bill expires Wednesday, the Free State takes charge. The first session of the Oireachtas is set for Wednesday at five. Appointments for the Governor Generalship and other posts are noted, with evacuation of British troops to finish by December 18. The Duke of Agricola is speculated as Ulster governor general.

London Ashyllen Press Ireland George Free State Bairean Oireachtas Daily Mail Dublin William Cosgrave Plat Butler Yates Geo. Russell Earl of Dunraven Earl of Wicklow Lord Glenavy James Campbell Lord Decies Helen Gould Timothy Healy Irish Free State Healy Hiing Ulster Duke of Agricoln

Historic meeting in Holyhead between Irish president and Governor General

In Holyhead Wales the first president of the Irish Free State met with Governor General William Cosgrave and Defense Minister R Mulcahy. They discussed Healy's return to Dublin, Ireland's improving situation, and hoped for a union of North and South. Cosgrave praised Healy and noted rising exports since 1921.

Holyhead Wales Associated Press Irish Free State William Cosgrave Dial Ealtenn R. Mulcahy Dublin Timothy Healy London Cosgrave

Iowa Captaincy Promotes 1923 Hawkeye Football

Iowa City reports Glen Miller elected captain of the 1923 Iowa football team. Fresno also notes Ralph De Palma begins a ten day speeding sentence. New York covers Madison Square Garden six day race updating miles and laps with leaders Walker and Lorenz dropping out. Buffalo notes Johnny Weissmuller setting world records in the forty and one ten yard swims while Sybil Bauer lowers the 100 meter backstroke mark.

Iowa City Glen Miller University of Iowa New York Madison Juare Garden Walker Lorenz Buffalo Johnny Weissmuller Sybil Bauer

Many Hurt When Train Is Derailed

Omaha passengers on a Wabash liner bound for St Louis were among twenty four slightly to seriously hurt when the train derailed about six miles north of Shenandoah Iowa on Monday night. The accident occurred after the engine tender sprung a leak and the train broke apart while crossing a bridge. Nearly 160 yards of track were torn up and about a hundred people were shocked or bruised by the crash.

Omaha Neb St. Louis Shenandoah Iowa

Quality Fruit Cake And Fresh Produce Display

A description notes a quality fruit cake rich with figs dates and cherries packed in tins of two three and five mail. It mentions fresh spinach iceberg lettuce celery cauliflower okra and beans. The scene recalls a Parisian style fashion display with well-dressed women and sleeveless gowns.

Heans Arnold Abney & Co Parisini

Bankrupt Auction Set In Clarke County Court

By order of the Honorable Hens, a bankruptcy sale is scheduled for December 16 at 12 noon in the Superior Court Room in Clarke County. The assets include stock of merchandise valued at 17,593.46, equipment with pumps and fixtures at 17,870.74, notes and accounts receivable at 40,973.33, and 14 second hand automatibles. Terms depend on bids and court confirmation. inspection and inventories available through Trustee J. B. Joel in Athens, with GREEN & MICHAEL attorneys for the trustee.

Clarke County Cievryia Ap Eisamet Cally Triste J. B. Joel Tristes Athens Con Green & Michael

Sage and Sul Compound Restores Natural Hair Color

An old time beauty remedy claims Sage and Sul Compound darkens gray hair naturally. It describes applying a liquid mixture from Wyeths Sage and Sul to restore color, with examples of home use and visible results by morning.

Ani I

Mentho Sulphur Supposed Relief For Eczema Claim

An advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a remedy for itching eczema. It claims the sulfur preparation destroys germs, soothes skin irritation, aids healing, and leaves skin clear and smooth. It also recommends menthol for internal use and a mentha product for prevention.

Stop Catarrh Balm Promises Easy Breathing Relief

An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a simple remedy for nasal congestion. It claims tiny amounts be applied inside the nostrils to soothe catarrh and clear blocked airways, promising free breathing through the head.

Porte & Ely

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Sport News By Allen M. Woodall Eerie Watson G. Minetty Jack Hicks Someboy Tom Simms Army Navy Philadelphia Columbus Jacksonville Gators Mungin Brumby Invaders Mungin Duvall William Pierce Riverside Clemson South Corona Dash Auburn Sam Simowitz Sam Fatima Liparri Mreas Tosacco Con G. M. Knight and Rona Allen, JR Packard Trucks Bennett and Fletcher Kentucky U. S Angora Black Sea Detroit James Couzins U. S. Senate Henry M. Tichnor Kansas City American Association of Highway Officials Clifford Older Illinois Asia Minor Harvey Europe Cork Mexico City Oaxaca City Hankow Yarigtse Toccoa Kiwanis Lewis T. Terman America Stanford Department of Psychology United States Jonathan Edwards New England Divine Darwin-Galton Wedgewood Kealy Erskine Childers Fresno Ralph de Palma Banner-Herald Darke
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