Georgia set for 1923 baseball season with strong roster
Coach Bill White plans a near full return from 1922 with four regulars missing. Captain Welbourn Cody Warer Hutchinson Jack Frost and Judge Thomas sit out, while infielders DeLacey Allen and Josh Watson vie for spots. Pitchers Pantore Sales Dekle and Clark headline a deep mound corps as outfielders Clark Eldridge and Fitts compete for the third spot.
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Noy
Welbourn Cody
Sterling
Warer Hutchinson
Jack Frost
Thomas
Infield
Partmount Deopadton DeLacey Alen
Josh ‘Atson
Aring
Bill al
J. D. Thomason
Bane
James David
Flella
Sockey
Colum IE
Whitey” Davises
Hutchesons
Colege
Josh Watson
Ald
Josh
Middlebrooks
McRae
Taylor
Hodges
Sheldon Fitts
George
Clark
Eldridge
Chambers
Teante’ Randall
Pat Powers
Fildie Rawson
Georgia
Kregt
Athens
Cotton Market Summary and New York Highlights
Cotton futures and spot prices show varied activity with steady to higher quotes in New York and New Orleans. Middling spot around 26.60 cents, March near 26.79, May at 27.00, and overall market buoyed by bullish sentiment and overseas factors despite some nervous selling and weekend quiet. New Orleans notes mixed price moves with late session declines and a steady close, while spot listings in New York reflect general firmness in the nearby months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Nevis
Werth
Fan Oluties
Pedncvaston
Weekly Financial Review highlights tense reparations talks
New York reports allied premiers conference on German reparations ended without an agreement. Stocks closed higher than a week prior amid mixed responses. German marks and French francs hit postwar lows before recovering. Liberty bonds and call money eased, while industry shows promise in iron and steel, copper, autos, and railroads. Clearing houses show a weekly reserve deficit of 37 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Demandster Inn
New England
South
Georgia BILD Tournament Opens Monday Evening
The University of Georgia billiards tournament begins Monday at eight in the Q Room to crown the campus champion. Eighteen entries are expected with eight or nine already signed. Frank Postero offers a concealed hard prize. Notables include Buck Bell, Buster Bird, Soph Dobbs, Gurr, Mewbourne, McKenzie, McWhirter, Perry, Turman, Thomason, Tift, Watson, Wisdom, Whitner, Winn, Wells, and Goat Yeomans. Further entrants may still sign up with Tony, Frank Postero, or Earle Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleck
Q. Room
Frank Postero
Buck’ Bell
Buster” Bird
Dave Collings
Soph" Dobbs
Ed Gurr
Howard Mewbourne
Fred McKenzie
John McWhirter
Terrell Perry
Lee Turman
J. D. Thomason
Richard Tift
Earle Watson
Dave Wisdom
John Whitner
Red" Winn
Henry Wells
Goat" Yeomans
Ard
Tony
Accuses Majors of Breach of Faith in Draft Pact
President McCarthy of the Pacific Coast league telegraphed Commissioner Landis to verify reports that the major leagues agreed to a draft for players sent from major to minor leagues by direct sale or on an optional basis The plan reportedly increases the number of optional agreement players from eight to sixteen If true McCarthy says it is a deliberate breach of faith and contract by the leagues and an attempt to coerce drafts on non-draft minor organizations He asserts the right to dispose of players as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wm. H. McCarthy
Pacific Coast Baseball League
K. M. Landis
McCarthy
Cotton Goods Market Review Shows Firm Start to Year
New York cotton goods markets open firm with moderate demand and steady staple items. Grey goods and sheetings sold at full prices with May delivery bids from box manufacturers. An announced six cent rise per yard on wide wools and upcoming price changes on cotton flannels and knits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Goods
New York
Big Tournament Opens Here February Entry Doors Opening This Month
The big basketball tournament sponsored by the Y M C A and Banner-Herald will be held in Athens the last week of February. Northeast Georgia teams including Arnoldsvile Winterville Watkinsville Colbert Hartwell Elberton Royston Commerce Winder Madison Greensboro Braselton Lavonia and others begin their seasons as entries are invited. The event promises two large trophies plus several individual prizes with season tickets to be printed soon to help fans save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Georgia
Athens
Arnoldsvile
Wintervie
Watkinsville
Colbert
Hartwell
Elberton
Royston
Commerce
Winder
Madison
Greensboro
Braseltin
Lavonia
Banner-Herald
Basketball tryout confidence under Stegeman’s eye
On the first practice day a bowler arrives in faded blue trunks and a matching shirt seeking to try out for Coach Stegeman’s team. He is told to stall and just show what he can. Social item notes Sir Harry Hoover chaperoned a rabbit hunting party returning to Athens with no rabbits found yet.
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Bill” White
Stegeman
Sir Harry Hoover
Athens
Clemson College Basketball Schedule Details Include Two State Trips
Clemson College reveals its basketball schedule with two state trips to Atlanta and Kentucky. The opener is against Georgia at Clemson, with Georgia Tech in Atlanta on January 27 and Kentucky at Lexington on February 16. The slate also lists Furman, Presbyterian, Mercer, Auburn, Davidson, and South Carolina games across January and February.
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Clemson College
D. C
Associated Press
Atlanta
Kentucky
Clemson
Clemoon Colege
University of Georgia
South Carolina Agriculturalista
Georgian Tech
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Georgetown Colose
Georgetown
Colege
Danville
Georgia Tech
Furman
Greenyville
South Carolina
Mercer
Greenville
Presbyterian College
Clinton
Auburn
Charleston
Davidson
Georgia Coed Rifle and Basketball Teams Progress at Georgia
University of Georgia women organize a basketball squad and continue rifle practice with a strong, historic push. Trials list Misses Sallie Fannie Daniel, Gertrude Stive, Mary Strahn, Emily Hammond, Sarah Babcock, May McNeel, Mary Ella Jones, Lucile Chumbley, Mary Sims. A coach is sought as schedules firm up for matches beyond Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Sallie Fannie Daniel
Gertrude Stive
Mary Strahn
Emily Hammond
Sarah Babcock
May McNeel
Mary Ella Jones
Lucile Chumbley
Mary Sims
New Honors For Suzanne Lenglen Victory In French Tennis Final
Suzanne Lenglen defeated Mrs. Satterthwaite of England in the finals of the women's singles at the Vannes Iowa tennis tournament in Cannes France. Lenglen won in straight sets 6-4 6-2.
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Cannes
France
Suzanne Lenglen
Satterthwaite
England
Vannes Iowa
TILDEN WINS CHICAGO EXHIBITION VICTORY
William T. Tilden national tennis champion defeated Francis Hunter national indoor title holder in an exhibition match at the Evanston court on Saturday. The result adds to Tilden’s rising dominance in the sport as crowds cheered the decisive rallies and sharp serves. Hunter fought hard, but Tilden’s precision and control carried the match to a clear conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Chicago
William T. Tilden
Francis Hunter
Vanderbilt offers Josh Cody full time assistant coach post
Nashville Tenn Josh Cody of Mercer University was named by the Vanderbilt Athletic Association as a full time assistant coach for football baseball and basketball. Macon Ga Mercer president Rufus W Weaver said the university would try to keep Cody. Cody said a final announcement would come from the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Josh Cody
Mercer University
Vanderbilt Athletic Nation
Yas
Vanderbilt
Macon
Vandy
Rufus W. Weaver
Mercer
Cody
Mercer Baptists Triumph in Hard Fought Macon Game
In Macon Georgia Mercer Baptist basketball team defeated Georgia Tech 30 to 20 on Saturday night. Despite a strong effort from the Yellow Jackets the Codymen secured the victory with a disciplined performance.
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Macon
Mercer Baptist
Yellow Jacket
Georgia Tech
Atlantans
Codymen
Arnoldsville Defeats Colbert In Low-Scoring Bout
Arnoldsville defeated Colbert 22 to 14 in a snappy basketball game. Ross led Colbert with six goals while Fields of Arnoldsville added four. Mark Anthony refereed with no personal fouls called. Lineups included Colbert Pas Arnoldsville Road Fields Hart Kelley and Henson, with Bosantine substituting for Spuriin.
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Arnoldsville
Colbert
Ross
Fields of
Mark Anthony
Colbert Pas
Arnoldsville Road
Wee Fie Fields
Hart
F Benton
Henson
P. Hart
Capt
G. Kelley
Coeds’ Rifle and Basketball Teams Face Tennessee Match
Georgia coeds prepare for a rifle scoring duel with Tennessee on Monday to Wednesday. Captain Miss Gertrude Straith leads a squad including Lucile Chumbley Mae McNair Mary Strahan Mary Jones Fannie Daniels and Adeline Davenport as they aim to outshoot their rivals and prove Georgia’s prowess.
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University of Georgia
University of Tennessee
Georgia
Tennessee
Gertrude B Straith
Missea Lucile Chumbley
Omar Badcock
Mae McNair
Mary Strahan
Mary Hila Jones
Mary Sims
Fannie Daniels
Ee Hammond
Adeline Davenport
Mary Alice Whitehead
Handcrafted Sweaters Featured with Embroidered Edges
A brief note describes homemade sweaters in plain colors with trim along the sleeves hem and collar. Embroidery inspired by village motifs adds a vertical decorative touch.
Little Girl Dies After Short Illness in Winder
Leola Snipes five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Snipes of Winder died at home after a nine day illness. Funeral and burial were held Friday at the little cemetery in Clarke county. She was a bright child popular with playmates and is survived by her parents grandparents Bernstein. Brothers were in charge.
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Leola Snipes
Snipes
Winder
Little
Clarke County
Bernstein
Churches and ministers announce weekly services in Athens
Local church listings show First Christian Church led by R L Porter with Bible school at 10 am and services including Lord's Supper at 11:10 am and sermon at 11:30 am Why Save the Lord's Days. Central Presbyterian, First Methodist, First Baptist and First Presbyterian provide Sunday school, sermons, and Endeavor groups. Ministers' Union set for Monday at 10 am to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
R. L. Porter
W. Stephenson
Bible School
Eldam
Skelton’s
Christian Endeavor
Central Presbyterian
A J. Cartledge
J. T. Dudley
Hugh L. Hodgson
First Methodist
Lumpkin St
Hancock Ave
E. Wasson
R. P. Stephens
Epworth League
First Baptist Church
J.C. Wilkinson
HB. B. Moll
First Presbyterian Church
Boul
Senne
First Church
J. A. Morton
Hoyt Chapel
Colquitt’ Carter
Endeavor
Veterans edge Winterville in rough Watkinsville win
Veteran Watkinsville five defeated Winterville 24 to 18 on Winterville’s court. The game saw heavy fouling with about fifteen personal penalties on Watkinsville as guard Andrews and Ward led the visitors’ defense and scoring while Winterville relied on Kerlin and Coop to threaten from the field. Winterville missed many free throws and could not match Watkinsville’s five man defense as the hosts aim toward the Athens tournament this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Watkinsville
Winterville
Watkinville
C “Oach Pety Chaiker
Tucker
Coile
Watkinsville Crew
Athens
Andrews
Ward
Watkinville Gang
Tigy
Lang Ind
Kerlin
Poe
Drews
Tockir
Fambassa
Barnett
Johnson Feree
Dub” Thornton
Seagraves Held In Clarke Jail After Hearing
Harvey Seagraves, 8, U S railroad nightwatchman, killed Paul Smith at the depot on Dec 31. He faced a preliminary hearing before Justices W Milton Thomas, J P Nunngly and T A Holbrooks, and was ordered held for the grand jury. The next day a coroner's jury found self defense. after a lengthy trial he remains jailed as the case goes before the grand jury when the superior court convenes on January 15. Attorneys: John B Gable and George C Thomas for defense. Dean W M Smith and Austin Bell for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Seagraves
U. S. Railroad
Paul Smith
W. Milton Thomas
J. P. Nunngly
T. A. Holbrooks
Seagraves
John B. Gable
George
C. Thomas
Dean W. M. Smith
Austin Bell
Mrs. Z. P. Gunn Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Z P Gunn longtime Athens resident and former Mattie May Wingfield died Saturday afternoon in Davon Fisher Hospital Atlanta after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced. She is survived by husband a son Robert Wingfield of Athens a daughter Mrs Louis Drake of Atlanta her mother and father Mr and Mrs J W Whitehead of Athens two sisters Ruby and Wilfie Whitehead of Athens and two brothers A L and Pierce Whitehead of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Gunn
Davon-Fisher Hospital
Atlanta
Gunn
Athens
Mattie May Wingfield
Gunnix
Robert Wingfield
City
Louis Drake
Atanta
J. W. Whitehead
Ruby
Wilfie Whitehead
A. L. and
Pierce Whitehead
Visitors From Many Places Attend Athens Gathering
brisk Saturday drew numerous travelers to Athens including M F Strickland Royston Ga W P Brewer Atlanta Mr and Mrs R L Arnold Gaston NC Mr and Mrs C D Richmond Mr Pleasant Mich George C Taylor Richmond VA James Marshall Washington GA G G Wilson Colorado E M Bomar St Louis F Cox Apalachee GA dl Cochran Atlanta B T Boswell Steam GA George Redditt Hartford Conn Q Zeifuss H A Chaddick D W Smith N A Talbot H Bolin Chattanooga E T Flanders Macon H J Brunner New York Mr and Mrs H B Brannen Nashville WH Lampton Atlanta G Lake Children Greenville C Pope B Erwin Atlanta G L Williams St Louis MO Gordon Smith Atlanta Mr and Mrs C Arnold Chatauqua NY A C Whitttle Greensboro NC C R Garrett Atlanta and Mr and Mrs J E Orr Atlanta
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M. F. Strickland
Royston
W. P. Brewer
Atlanta
R. L. Arnold
Gaston
N. C
C. D. Richmond
Pleasant Mich
George C. Taylor
Richmond
James Marshall
Washington
G. G. Wilson
Colorado
E. M. Bomar
Bt Louis
F. Cox
Apalachee
Cochran
B. T. Boswell
Steam
George Redditt
Hartford
Conn
Q Zeifuss
H. A. Chaddick
D. W. Smith
N. A.talbot
H. Bolin
Chattanooga
E. T. Flanders
Macon
H. J. Brunner
New York
H. B. Brannen
Nashville
WH. Lampton
G. Lake Childern
Greenville
C. Pope
Erwin
G. L. Williams
St. Louis
Gordon Smith
George Redditt Named Chief Dispenser at Georgian Palm Garden
Mr George Redditt formerly of Gainesville Florida now living in Hartford Connecticut has taken the position of chief dispenser at the soda fountain of the Georgian Palm Garden. Redditt is regarded as an expert in this line and patrons will experience high quality service and refreshments. Johnny Mendel ahon was selected to substitute for Ritchie Mitchell for a bout with Johnny Dundee slated for Milwaukee January 5th.
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George Redditt
Gainesville
Fla
Hartford
Milwaukee
Johnny Mendelahon
Ritchie Mitchell
Johnny Dundee
Lynch Agrees to Transfer Holding in South Film Business
Atlanta reports state S A Lynch has reach ed an agreement with Famous Players-Lasky to assume control of his holdings in the southern motion picture business. The deal is said to involve relinquishing related enterprises and subsidiary corps owning about two hundred theaters in the south and five regional film exchanges with offices in Atlanta Dallas New Orleans Charlotte and Oklahoma. The arrangement, expected to be signed early next week, would place Frederick G Lee as president of the new expansion and Harold B exnbitor as general manager in charge of southern theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
S. A. Lynch
Player-Lasky Corporation
South
Ce Aero
Lynch
Conaethan Enterprises, Inc
Dallas
New Or
Charlotte
Oklahoma
New “York
C. E. Halev
D.R. Millard
Fred E. Kent
Aid
Frederick G.lee
Iewin Trust
Company of New York
Spansion
Harold
A. A. C. Beats Camp Benning Quintet In Atlanta
In Atlanta Georgia the A A C team defeated the Camp Benning quintet with a final score of fourteen to thirteen. The Soldiers from Camp Benning faced a tough matchup as Baca led an aggressive effort, resulting in a narrow early season victory for A A C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Camp Benning
Baca
Atlanta Atl
A.A. C
Sunday School Class for Men Seeks Better Attendee Outreach
A church reports a men only Sunday School class taught by Dr. Wil, the pastor, aimed at encouraging member attendance and outreach. The group emphasizes visiting the sick and praying for fellow women members, noting some attendees have not been reached this Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileye Oe
Veteran graduate killed in Civil War era noted in Macon report
The article reports Theo Ellis a Georgin university student who left studies to join the Confederate army and died in a Saturday night incident. His grandson Bolan Ellis Jr. was also a student when the World War broke out, and the university issued a diploma amid the loss.
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Veteran University Graduvate
Macon
Theo Ellis
Univety
Geo
Eilis
Bolan 1Lis
Univer
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Sime
Prey
Weekly Financial Review
Liberty Bonds
Treasury
Clearing House New York
Pa Aire En
Lew" Blue
Firet
Herman Pillette
Detroit
Van-Nil
The
Greens
Y. M. Co. A. and
Cone Tinuancer
Missex Mara Ella Jones
Billie Fannie Daniel
Ethel Jester
Cecil Perry
Pegsy Baker
Lucile Chambley
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Birmingham Athletic Club
Alabama
Hte
Edwin Denby
Christ
Ministers’ Union
Minister's Union of
EL. 4Ill
Arer
Winterville High School
Jackson
Clarke
Z. P. Gunn
Benning
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