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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1922

Page

6

National Honor Roll selects top eight players per position

Billy Evans presents the first National Honor Roll compiled from about 200 editors mustering eight top players per position. Regions name Pacific Coast stars Brick Muller and Morgan End and Nebraskas Hartley and Weller as top bets, with Eastern and Midwest contenders also represented. The selections rely on experts who have seen the players in action across the country.

Billy Evans United States Pacific Coast Brick Muller Morgan Missouri Valley Weller Fulback Hartley Nebraska En ‘Tire Ers

Athens High Basketball Team Under Go as Coach Wiehrs Shapes Roster

Coach Charlie Wiehrs leads Athens High during a week of practice as he molds a capable squad with only two lettermen out. Key players Nicholson, Smith, Harris show scoring potential while Weatherly, Bishop, and Dudley bolster guard spots. Center position remains weak. tournament plans include a Northeast Georgia meet at the local Y M C A and a likely return to a high school level schedule after Christmas.

Athens High Charlie Wiehrs Nicholson Smith Harris Weatherly Bishop Dudley Northeast Georgia Ase

Chattanooga Fails Freshman Rule Spurs SIAA Action

Greenville 8 C suspended University of Chattanooga from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association during the opening day of its 78th annual session. The move cites violation of the freshman rule and follows a Friday morning executive committee meeting. Other schools may face action for using freshmen in intercollegiate games.

Greenville University of Chattanooga Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Frank Hi Tennessee Institution

Strangler Lewis Beats Zbyszko For World Wrestling Title

In St Louis on Thursday night San Jose champion Strangler Lewis defeated former holder Stanislius Zbyszko to retain the heavyweight world wrestling title. Lewis took the second and third falls while Zbyszko, 43, won the opening fall. Lewis now holds the belt presented by Tex Rickard amid his three successful title defenses.

Louis Associated Pregs Ed Strangler Lewis San Jose California Stanislius Zbyseko Zbyszko Lewis Plan Ureys Ey Presul Jng Tex Rickard New York Lewis

Red and Black Captaincy Shifts in Early 1920s Basketball

The 1922 23 University basketball captaincy changed with Eddie Rawson elected then elect Sam Boney amid doubt of a post holiday return. The column notes a playful challenge from a reader dubbed the Hello Girl and hints at private notes inked for a possible connection.

Eddie Rawson Sam Boney

Fate of Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association to be decided

Greenville to host the 28th annual SIAA meeting with executive session prior to the first business meeting. Debate centers on the one year rule for freshmen players and its impact on smaller schools like Chattanooga, Louisville, Oglethorpe, Transylvania, and the University of Alabama.

Greenville 8. C Henry D. Phillips Columbia Phillips University of Chattanooga University’ of Lotisville Oglethorpe University of Alabama University of Florida University of the South Sewane Virginia Polytechnic Institute C. P. Miles Mr. Miles

Balloons Free to City Children Saturday Morning

Davison-Nicholson company opens to distribute balloons free to every child from nine to twelve Saturday. The event aims to bring happiness to the kiddies of the city as the store welcomes all youngsters.

Davison-Nicholson Company Lex

Athens High Girls Basketball Team Improves Under Coach Nicholson

Athens High girls basketball shows steady improvement under Coach Martha Nicholson. With two regulars out, about thirty players remain, and a cut halves the squad. Standouts include Buchwald at forward and Lois Knowles at guard, while veterans Smith and Comer prepare to lead the offense after Christmas games begin against Bogart High.

Hal G. Jackson Martha Nicholson Athens High Buchwald Lois Knowles Dark Horse Smith Co‘mer Misa Comer Capt. Smith Martha Bogart High Athens

Community Condemns False Reports of Disorder

In a mass meeting the citizens condemn published reports of disorder as false and slanderous. They state lawless acts occur statewide and are not unique to them and urge continued peace and orderly conduct amid ongoing public concerns. A local note advertises a Fire Works line outside on the Jefferson road by Walter T. Poss with reasonable prices.

Jefferson Road Walter T. Poss

Community pledges to enforce law for life and property

A fragmentary public statement denounces press claims life is unsafe and property rights are protected, pledging to enforce laws impartially. It condemns all disorder and lawlessness, vows to uphold rights guaranteed by law, and to unmask any threats or masked groups undermining order.

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