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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1923

Page

2

Floyd Johnson set for decisive test against Bill Brennan

Boxing history notes Floyd Johnson, rising heavyweight, poised for a real test against Bill Brennan in New York on January 12. Johnson, once under Dempsey's eye during preparation for a Martin bout, may prove his mettle by seeking a shot at Dempsey with a knockout or win that could propel him to future title contention.

Bill Brennan Floyd Johnson West Johnson Dempsey Bob Martin Martin Bill New York Brennan Prensan Johnson Woul Éan Gidlate

Athletics Plan Montgomery Spring Training Trip

Philadelphia manager Connie Mack and business manager John Shibe left for Montgomery Alabama to finalize arrangements for the Athletics spring training trip. The team will depart for the south in about two months.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia American League Baseball Club John Shibe Montgomery Ala Athletics South

New Union Formed for Auto Racing Aces

A new group named the Association of Automobile Aces has formed in sportdom. Charter requests are in, officers will be chosen at the first meeting during the Motor Show at Madison Square Garden next week. Early members include Tommy Milton, Jimmy Murphy, Ralph De Palma, Ira Wall of Brooklyn, and about a dozen others.

New York Association of Automobile Aces Madison Square Garden Mall Tommy Milton Speed King Jimmy Murphy Ralph de Palma Ira Wall Brooklyn

Camp Benning Quintet Triumphs Over U Georgia Five

In a fast Fort Benning game the Infantry school quintet defeated the University of Georgia at 25 to 17. Hannen and Millard each scored 9 for Benning with Watson 6 and Garr 7 aiding. Georgia led early 16 to 10 at halftime as Bennetts team held off the Bulldogs all night.

Camp Benning University Basketeers Columbus Infantry School University of Georgia Fort Benning Benningsters Bulldogs Hannen Millard Bennett Watson Garr Infantry Dough Boys Georgia Post Infantry EE Oercaras Rock Butler Smith Clarke Lippincott Georgiers Vevia Gale

MacTavish bids farewell at New Year party tale

A New Year Eve tale centers on Mr MacTavish the tious Scot who makes rounds bidding guests farewell before leaving. The host Sandy questions why he must go yet MacTavish insists he is not done for the night. A separate note mentions a blue coated copper asking Dick Harris to move from the Southern Mutual corner on Wednesday afternoon.

MacTavish Moses Mac Sandy McTavish Dick” Harris Sir Richard

Ambassador Harvey at White House meeting with Harding and Hughes

Ambassador Harvey visits Washington for a conference at the White House with President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes, discussing pending diplomatic matters.

Harvey Britain White House Harding Hughes

Local Notes On Greene Morgan Barrow Counties

Nearby towns report a Greene County tariff manager National Coal Association. Mrs Agnes Newnan of Dublin Ireland guests Greens boro family. Governor Early's pins moved to Greensboro cemetery. Died T L Ray Union Point and George W Tappan White Plains. Edward J Trotter elected Cedictown Chamber secretary. Mrs Emily H Childs 01 years died Buckhead. Miss Onnie Bowman married Edgar Pentecost Winder. Families near Appalachee affected by Martha Maloand. Russell Hosch Hoghton died. Mrs Nash and Mrs Muller McElroy died Christmas Day.

Greene County John D. Battle National Coal Association Agnes Newnan Dublin Ireland Greensboro W. Kyo NiSiee Hee Newnan Agnes Canement Roger Car Casement Iresh T. L. Ray Union Point Early Skull Bhoals Dow George W. Tappan White Plains Morgan County Edward J. Trotter Cedictown Chamber of Commerce Chas. P. Brightwall Maxeys Emily H.childs Bloodworth Onnie Bowman Buckhead Edgar Pentecost Winder Appalachee Martha Maloand Robert Miller Barrow County Russell Hosch Hoghton Nash Gordon Whitehead Crawfore Muller McElroy

France Premier Poincare Calls for Immediate Debt Plan

Premier Poincare will seek a prompt emergency plan to address France’s debt crisis. He proposes rapid measures to restructure obligations and stabilize the economy while aiming to reassure markets and domestic stakeholders.

British reparations plan draws mixed reviews from papers

London reports most morning papers endorse Britain at Paris talks on reparations but warn wide gaps with French terms may derail agreement. The Times lauds Britain's proposals as comprehensive yet notes potential en tente rift, hoping reason and progress prevail over past failures.

London Paris the Times

British to Offer Business Scheme on Reparations

The Telegraph reports a bold recovery plan replacing the standard reparations approach with a business scheme. The Morning Chronicle The Daily News and Westminster Gazette praise the idea as earnest and practical while anxiously noting how France may respond, warning of potential swift and unfertile termination if it acts alone.

Telegraph Ist The Morning Chronicle Daily News Westminster Gazette France

New Surplice Front Sweater For Women

A new sweater design features a surplice opening in the front and is pulled on over the head. It finishes about the hips with a fitted band and is described as an excellent model for the woman.

Petrova Stars in The White Peacock at Colonial Theatre

Olga Petrova headlines a stage revival of The White Peacock at the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday evening January 9. The Spanish romance blends passion and intrigue with a marital triangle and murder. Supporting cast includes Michell Harris, Robert Brister, Ludmilla Toretzka, and Doris Carpenter. Selwyns sponsor the production, noted for picturesque staging.

Madama Olga Petrova Colonial Theatre Woman's World Olga Petrova London Times Petrova America Old World New York Spain Revetts Don Miguel di Ribera Santalios Michell Harris Robert Brister H. H. McCullur Messinger Bellis Judson Langli Ludmilla Toretzka Doris Carpenter Letha Walters Selwyns

Bandit Queen Caught After Cold Hearted Gang Confession

Evanston police unveiled a new type of bandit queen Elizabeth Sulliver 21 who led a gang focused on perfect technique rather than gain. She described forcing loyalists, steering her partners, and coercing a member named Tommy Ruest to avoid quitting with threats of deadly force. The gang’s robberies included a theater and a grocery hold up, with suspects Glen Kealey Connie Wohl and Roy Green sought by investigators.

Chicago Aend Evanston Elizabeth Sulliver Glen O.K Tommy Ruest Orf Alri Clen Miekuns Glen Kealey Connie Wohl Roy Green

Nightgowns and tires headline changing fashion notes

A brief from rural fashion notes discusses new nightgown hems featuring pointed or round scallops as a modern alternative to standard hems and offers a separate tip on placing tires on rear wheels to prevent front blowouts.

Peg O My Heart at the Palace today and tomorrow

Laurette Taylor stars in a stage scene from Peg O My Heart as major theatres nationwide feature the play. The article lists venues including Strand Theatre in New York, Chicago Theatre, Loew's Warfield in San Francisco, and Sid Grau's in Los Angeles, underscoring wide impresario support and strong audience interest.

Laurette Taylor Buster Keaton Peg O MY Heart Tollar Mark Jeatre Strand ‘Theatre New York City New Chicago Chicago Loew's Warfield San Francisco Cal Sid Grauman Los Angeles the Palace

Seaton Palace Comedy Feature At The Palace Theatre

Vaudeville fans will recall the act Father Joe and Mother Myra in The Electric House now at the Palace Theatre. Director Cline called the idea corking as Bunter replied. The show includes the Seaton Palace comedy feature today and tomorrow.

Cline Bunter Electric House Palace Theatre Joe Myra

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