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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1922

Page

5

Tide Noses Out Bulldogs in Fray at Athens

Alabama eked out a close road win over Georgia as McCauley, Rawson, and Gazzola starred for the Tide. Sam Boney and Clarke shone on defense while Eddie Rawson provided steady forward work. Georgia’s McCauley and Caster split long-range shots in a hard fought clash.

Bulldogs Cumnger Paler Mercer Murray Soney Sam Boney Clarke Siam Sam Eddie Rawson Eddie Gazzola Mabama Mr. Guzzola McCauley Fey Rous Athens

Georgia scoring sequence and players in unclear game notes

The fragmented OCR report records players Boney Murray Welhry Bene nett and Carter from Ada Wamu, with scattered scoring notes. It mentions Peratis Alabantt yan Georgia Scoring-fiehd fanley oid and incomplete fractions like four out of seven and one out of eight.

Georgia Boney Rawson Murray Welhry J. Benenett Pertais Alabantt Yan Fiehd Fanley Oid Honey Aye Ada- Wamu Carter Aon Soout

Fulton High Invades Athens For Tonight's Basketball Clash

Fulton High visits Athens High in a nine o'clock matchup at the Athens High gymnasium. Athens has trained hard this week and Fulton, known for a strong lineup, will provide a lively test as Kilpatrick Gryason and Mell lead the home defense against the Atlanta visitors.

Gainesville High Athens High Fulton High Athens Frost Atlanta Buster Kilpatrick Gryason Mell

Tech Hi Tops Georgia Freshmen In Narrow 25 23 Win

Georgia freshmen faced Tech High in a tight battle as the visitors edged out a 25 23 victory. Both teams featured strong efforts from Richardson for Tech High and a balanced Georgia defense, with the game marked by rough play and limited scoring opportunities for the freshmen.

Manfiell Georgia

Tech High and Georgia Play Hard in Defensive Battle

Tech High freshman Richardson and Hooten lead scoring with four and three goals respectively, Clifton and Williamson add offense for Tech High and Georgia. Butler and the Brooks anchor defense as Thompson trails Georgia in a tight game with limited scoring and several substitutions.

Clifton Tech High Williamson Georgia Butler Brooks Pume Thompson Tech High Georgia Richardson Rv. F. Richardson V. F Loot Williams 1. F. Cutton Randall C. Prouk Te. Carter Brook

Dean and Eppes Triumph In City Circle Game

Two games in the City Y League Monday featured Dean routing Pound 49 to 10 while Eppes defeated Dudley 14 to 10. The first game was a rough effort on the Y court, Dean’s squad overwhelming Pound. The second clash was a tighter, better played contest with limited lineup details available.

Dean Eppes Dudley Pound Wanch Rand Pound Denis of Pound R. F Golwakser See Keller F. Ashford Jackson Tolen Ro ‘ Colling Hypring Bolton Tratley Bondurant Deckson S Canes G. i Bush

Murder Mystery Reopens With Robe and Actress Ties

Mrs. Douglas MacLean, wife of a film actor, gave a statement detailing what she saw the night director William Deemond Taylor was slain. She described the screams of Henry Peavey that woke residents and hinted at a drug peddler seeking an actress connected to the case. She refused to identify the man lurking near Taylor's apartment.

Douglas Maclean William Deemond Taylor MacLean Henry Peavey Taylor Bungalow Court

Sweet potatoes could boost Athens farming and profits

Larry Gantt notes The Sweet Potato King Mr. Alexander of Fort Smith Ark built a million dollar fortune from potatoes. Georgia is best suited for this crop and Athens could lead a South wide market. Farmers should plant, order seed, and prepare beds now with drying and storage houses planned. The Agricultural College provides groundwork and instruction for this industry. Potatoes yield 150 to 260 bushels per acre, with potential price around one dollar per bushel.

Alexander Fort Smith Ark Georgia Athens South Agricultural College

New Pope Elected Without American Involvement

Vatican reports indicate a new pope was elected with no American participation while white smoke signaled the final ballot. Pope Daius III, after a brief wait, departed Clementine Hall for St Pete with Sacred College men. Cardinal O Connell arrives in Naples aboard the Presidents.

Sistine Chapel Varneadt Daius III Clementine Hall St Pete Sacred College Archvige Tan G Mellon Tle Vatican

New York Visitor Leaves for Rome on Special Train

Wilson from New York departed at 6 30 in the morning for Rome on a special train as a guest of the Italian government. Cardinal OConnell, Archbishop of Boston, arrived in Rome at 12 40 this afternoon, an hour after the new pope was elected.

Wilson New York Rome Sovernment Associated Press

Way Down East at Palace Athens Shown to Rave Crowds

Athens patrons packed the Palace twice as Way Down East with Lillian Gish and Richard Hart held the crowd spellbound. The Griffith production impressed with realism dramatic snowbound sequences and a memorable barn dance scene. The cast includes Vivian Ogden Burr McIntosh and Kate Truce with a new score enhancing the screening.

Athens Palace Mondad Palace Anna Moore David Bartlett Lillian Gish Richard Harthelmess Griffith Creighton Hale Vivian Ogden Burr McIntosh Kate Truce Lowell Sherman Florence, Short Mary Hay George Neville Morgan Belmont New York Newport Griffth Partons

Theatrical Reception Praises New Film Feature

Manager Gidley recalls several audience reactions to a Monday matinee and evening show. Quotes from Mrs Sunior and Mrs Erwin call the picture perfect and wonderful. Others like Miss Gerdine and Mrs Ball hail it best ever seen with high praise from many attendees.

Gidley Mary V. Sunior Erwin Susie Gerdine Jon. Webb Lillian Gish Nk Myers Sam Tribble Fred Ball

Paris presses decry refunding bill as blow to France

Paris papers denounce the U S refunding bill as a severe setback for France. Editorials say France must pay about 1 500 paper francs in annual interest while Germany’s cash reparations will yield only about 1 100 000 000 paper francs. Reconstruction costs threaten to overwhelm French finances unless relief is found.

Paris Associated Dress Congress Nce Morn G Hute France United States Germany Supreme Council Cammés United Stars der Liveries Fm Dean Henes Sions

Pauline Frederick Weds Second Cousin in California

Pauline Frederick married Dr. Charles A Rutherford of Seattle on Saturday in Santana California. She plans to continue moving picture work. Meanwhile the American Bible Society announced suspension of Bible production citing high costs and a planned close of its operations.

Pauline Frederick Santana Calif Charles A. Rutherfod Seattle American Bible Society New York Optagt Astor Thief

Major Wheeler Claims Army Advancement Not by Merit

Major Malcolm Wheeler of the Third United States Cavalry alleges in a letter to President Harding that army advancement is driven by favoritism rather than merit. Officials deny any such notification reaching White House or War Department. Wheeler, hospitalized at Walter Reed after a shooting incident at Camp Dix, asserts a Prussianism influence in the service.

Washington Malcolm Wheeler Third United States Cavalry Harding Colby Camp Dix

Slaymaker Talks To Boys Sunday at YMCA

Captain F L Slaymaker spoke to the Sunday Y Club about Christ as a boy's comrade. Despite bad weather, 4% boys attended and valued the address. He described Christ helping his parents in the carpenter shop and playing with other boys, urging youths to emulate Christ in wisdom and favor with God and man.

F. L. Slaymaker Young Men's Christian Association Christ Captain Slaymaker God

Prohibition Agents to Work Secretly in States

Washington reports a new policy allowing federal prohibition agents to operate under cover in various states. Commissioner Haynes ordered a stop to public announcements of agent appointments following complaints from prohibition directors. The plan assigns new agents to duty without publicity to improve enforcement.

Washington Prohibition Headquarters Haynes

Putnam Farmers Diversify Crops for 1922 Plan

In Eatonton Putnam farmers plan vigorous efforts against boll weevil with 1922 wheat and fall oats under way and Uncle Sam teaching cotton under boll weevil conditions. A government station is planned and acreage will be reduced. Farmers have signed for peanuts potatoes pimentos and other safe money crops with a big marketing bureau providing seed and guaranteed sale.

Eatonton Putnam Sam

No Announcement Prohi Agents In Future Appointments

Washington announces that the appointment of federal prohibition agents in different states was ordered stopped by Commissioner Haynes. He said prohibition directors complained that naming the agents handicapped enforcement workers.

Washington Haynes

Two Mine Workers Officials Freed From Jail On Bond

Pittsburg Kas March 2 Alexander Howatt and August Dorcy deposed president and vice president of district fourteen United Mine Workers were released from Columbus jail Monday night on $2000 bond each and the agreement to call no more strikes in Kansas coal fields.

Pittsburg Kas Alexander Howatt August Dorcy District Fourteen United Mine Workers Columbus Kansas

Seventy-Nine Dead In Jap Train Wreck At Itogawa

Seventy nine bodies have been recovered from the wrecked train buried by an avalanche at Itogawa station. Thirty three injured passengers were extricated. Victims were crushed as roofs collapsed under rocks and snow. Three hundred soldiers, firemen, and coolies continue rescue work with at least a dozen more believed buried.

Itogawa

Governor Sued on Seduction Charges in Mississippi

A $100,000 damage suit was filed in U S district court in Jackson Mississippi charging Governor Lee M Russell with seducing a former employee of his office.

Jackson, Miss Lee M. Russell Mississippi United States District Court

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