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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1922

Page

5

Spectacular Inter league basketball thriller ends tight

The Deltas and Sigma tied in a thrilling frame as Todd, Jones and Hartley led the Delta attack while Philpot and Wiedling sparked the Sigma. Referee Larry Conover kept the pace brisk as Hoffman and Hicke battled for supremacy in a Varsity-like showdown.

Varsity Larry Conove Richard Hicke Mister Philpot Bulldog Mr. Hicke Philpot Deltas Mr. Philpot Cen Huaran Daniels S. E. As An. Walker DP. T. da Todd Jones Tartley Bned A 'S Brodnax Hartley Wiedling Perren Francis C. Dart Delta Hick Friedlins Tower Hartley Todd Cc Brodnay Daniels Philpo Inman Wal Alexander Pease Inman Jones Hicky Cp. I. D Feild A. E D. T. Dax Hartleey Ring Rom Larry Conover State

Mercer Five Prepares for Georgia Clash in Athens

Mercer men’s basketball eyes final regular season with a two day rest before facing Georgia in Athens. The Bears boosted by captain Hopper lead a determined lineup as Mercer aims to rebound from a 27 to 18 setback and finish with a strong record against top opponents.

Macon Mercer Georgia Sea‘ Cor Ate Extu Xame Mercer Deg Athens Biegeman Auburn Avanta Athletic Hopper Mercer $ Tolt Gil Georgia Oer Wayeroas Coral Ver Root le Pvar Reer

Lightweights Face Boys High In Saturday Night Clash

The Lightweights meet Boys High at 8 o clock Saturday in Athens as the Freshman team of the University is also in action tonight. Boys High brings a veteran quintet while locals expect a strong showing from the Lightweights in their usual spectacular style. More details to follow after the Georgia Frenchmen game tonight.

Boys High Athens Georgia

Freshmen to face Boys High on M C A court Friday

The Georgia Freshmen meet Atlanta Boys High School Friday night at 8 on the M C A court. Following Tech High's victory over the Green Jacket five, Boys High aims to emulate their rival and post another Atlanta win.

Georgia Boys High School of Atlanta Tech High

Freshmen and Tech High Clash Sparks Friday Night Showdown

The Georgia nen show that the old game can still thrill as Tech High narrowly beat them by two points. Coach White's lively scrappers promise a hard fought, exciting clash this Friday night with strong effort and fan anticipation.

Tech High

Bulldogs Five Escape Wreck on Western Point Line

The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team returned to Atlanta Thursday after a train wreck near West Point on the Atlanta and West Point line. Coach Stegeman said the players, riding on the engine and several cars ahead of them, remained on the tracks when the locomotive and cars overturned. None were injured. they had just beaten Auburn at Auburn the night before.

Bulldog Atinta West Point Bulldogs Stegeman Georgia Five Auburn Auburn Tigers

Teach Scott Deal Abandoned By New York

Detroit clubs failed to reach a trade with New York over outfielder Veach in exchange for infielders. Detroit manager Cobb announced the deal collapsed after New York would not consider trading Shortstop Scott or Veach for another player. There were attempts to involve Boston for infielder Dugan but no agreement was reached.

Fortun Delta Taus Richard New York Detroit Washington Tigers Cobb Scott Vanes Boston Dugan

Canon Citizen Moves to Athens

Mr L L Moss a well known lantor and businessman from Canon Georgia plans to move his family to Athens attracted by the citys strong school facilities and higher educational institutions. He is accompanied by Teddy James postmaster of Canon a prominent local businessman with multiple agricultural and commercial interests in the area.

L. L. Moss Cana Moss Athens Teddy" Jarnes Canon James

Gantts Column Urges Crop Shifts for Southern Farmers

Larry Gantt argues cotton overproduction harms farmers under boll weevil conditions. He advocates growing food crops, notes rising storage and price pressures, and criticizes Holloman's Washington duties, urging farmers to set prices by themselves to avoid ruin.

Holloman Washington

Hogs bring $10 000 in Sumter county sale

In Americus Georgia nine carloads of hogs were sold to Swift & Company for slaughter at the Moultrie plant, totaling about 10000 dollars. Seventy five farmers took part with George O Marshall coordinating the cooperative sale the largest here since the program began three years ago. Hogs averaged 220 pounds with few under 130 pounds and Swift bought all offered at a fixed price based on average grade. A premium above market quotes was paid.

Americus Sumter County Swift & Company Moultrie George O.marshall Schley Marion Americas Marshall Swift and Company

Putnam Plans Bold Tactics Against Boll Weevil

In Eaton ton Georgia the Putnam county farming effort faces the worst crop year with bank failures and marketing shortfalls. Farmers adopt weevil resistant plans for 1922 with Uncle Sam support and a government station planned. Acreages for peanuts potatoes and peppers are signed with a big marketing bureau supplying seed and guaranteed sale.

Eatonton Putnam Uncle Sam Putnam Faremers

Fort Mill Cannery Plan Sought Amid Boll Weevil Risk

Farmers and business people are invited to a mass meeting Tuesday afternoon in Fort Mill to discuss forming a large cannery. The aim is to counter boll weevil damage and offer a profitable income by growing vegetables for canning, with tentative share subscriptions already encouraging. Experts from Clemson College extension service are expected to join after the gathering.

Fort Mill 8. C Fort Mil Clemson College Extension Ser

Melon acreage grows in Thomasville area

Reports from Thomasville and surrounding counties indicate a large watermelon crop this year. The Boston district plans to form an organization to handle melons shipped from the area, with J I Bruce leading the meeting. Cantalope planting is also expected to rise in Meigs Ochlocknee districts as shipping success last year encourages growers.

Thomasville Thomas Boston J. I. Bruce Meigs and Ochlocknee

Native industry urged as 750 cases of canned sweet potatoes ordered

Waycross Ga. W H Baxley of the Waycross Packing company received a Nebraska house order for 750 cases of canned sweet potatoes. With no stock on hand he concentrates all effort on fulfilling the large order, seeing potential revenue for local farmers and regional development.

Waycross W. H. Baxley Waycross Packing Company Nebraska

Men’s Bible Class Social At First Christian Church

The First Christian Church hosts a Friday night Men’s Bible Class social with special band music. All members are urged to attend and encouraged to bring a friend.

Christian Church First Christian Church

Walter Johnson Prefaces Pitching Lessons in Banner Sport

The Pen Of Walter Johnson offers a glimpse into Johnson’s baseball insights as the premier hurler of the major leagues. He reflects on angles of hurling and shares expert knowledge from 15 years with the Washington American League club.

Walter Johnson Johnson Washington American League

Hoover Reports Progress on Russia Relief to Pres

Washington reports a full progress report prepared for President Harding by Secretary Hoover on famine relief in Russia and foreign aid. The document notes U S associations raising money for relief are under Justice Department scrutiny for possible Soviet connections. Some fear a chain of communist societies operating in the United States under famine relief.

Hoover Russia Washington Harding Weil United States Department of Justice

Weds 3 Times In 18 Months In Matewan

Mrs Sid Hatfield of Matewan wed for the third time in 18 months. Her first husband C C Testerman, Matewan mayor, was killed in 1920 in a gun duel between townsfolk and detectives. Her second husband Sid Hatfield, ex police chief, was killed during a court gun fight. Now 25 year old widow wed 8 H Perry, a state constabulary sergeant.

Sid Hatfield Matewan W. Wa Ing C. C. Testerman Awige Thak H. Perry State Constabulary

Commandery Notice for Godfrey de Bouillon Conclave

A stated conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14, E T will be held in K of P Hall this Friday evening February 10 at seven oclock The Order of the Temple will be conferred All Sir Knights are courteously requested to be present G PALMISANO E C JOHN G QUINN Recorder

Godfrey de Bouillon E. T K. of P. Hall Gt & V'Elock Order of the Temple Senighte

Wanted Hot Water Tank For Kitchen Range Attachment

Want ad reads for a hot water tank in good condition to attach to a kitchen range. Provide contact by phone 66.

Rub My Tism Antiseptic Ad Pros Teats and Ailments

Advertisement for Rub My Tism claims antiseptic and pain relief for infect ed sores tetter sprains neuralgia rheumatism. Product promotes quick relief and healing through topical use.

Bridges Burned On Mexican Railway Corridor

Reports from Juarez say revolutionists set fire to two railroad bridges on the line between Chihuahua City and Torreon to disrupt defense of forces. Telegrams describe the arson as part of the ongoing conflict.

EL Paso Heart Chihuahua City Torre Juarez

666 Colds Fever La Grippe Remedy Ad

A brisk advertisement touts 666 as a speedy prescription for colds fever and la grippe claiming rapid relief from illness.

No-To-Bac and 666 Advertisement Claim Quick Tobacco Cure

No-To-Bac promises to curb tobacco cravings with a tablet that stops desire and supposedly frees users quickly. The ad guarantees a refund if tobacco is not released, and also touts 666 as a quicker cure for colds flu and pneumonia prevention across the same page.

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