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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1923

Page

6

First Georgia billiard tournament closes round one

Ten contestants remain in the University of Georgia billiard tournament after Tuesday’s action. Frank Fuller leads a string of players advancing to the second bracket as Ed Gurr and J. D. Thomason win tight matches. Commodore Perry is eliminated by Johnny Whitner in a notable upset.

First Flight University Georgia Billiard University of Georgia Frank Fuller Lee Turman J. D Thomason Johnny Whitner Richard Tift Ed Gurr Earle John McWhor McWhor Earle Watson J. D. Thomason Fred McKenzie Gurr-Watson Gurr Fredie McKenzie Sunshine Mewbourne Guerr-Watson Richard Commodore Commodore” Perry Atlanta Terrel Johnny Collings-Wells Bird‘Head Gurr-Thomason Q Room

McGraw Seeks Three New Stars For the Giants

New York Giants manager John McGraw aims to reinforce the outfield pitching and catching units after noting a strong existing infield. He reportedly targets National League stars Eddie Roush of Cincinnati and pitcher Lee Meadows of Philadelphia, seeking to add these names to his roster.

New York McGraw New York Giants Hig Eddie Roush Cincinnati Giants Roush Lee Meadows Phillies

Veteran Hawaiian Player Reflects On Older Football Era

Honolulu headline quotes veteran Hawaiian football player Frank Kanae, a 25 year veteran once nicknamed cannon ball for his fierce charges. At forty with fourteen children, he laments the game’s decline, recalling hurdling and mass plays as the true essence, predicting retirement soon.

Honolulu T. H Frank Kanae Hawaii Kanae

Athens High Girls TQ to Play Atlanta Quintet Saturday

Athens High will host Washington Seminary of Atlanta Saturday night in the season opener at the high school gym. Coach Nicholson plans to start her best players and expects a large crowd for the steel cut battle, with the 8 o clock tipoff drawing local fans to see the Georgia nines challenge the Atlantan quintet.

Bogart High Washington Seminary Atlanta Atlanta Crew Nicholson Atlantans Hardie Capitol City Hata Soittle

Six National League Clubs Refuse to Waive on Wet Jack Fournier

St Louis, Mo. Manager Branch Rickey of the Cardinals says six NL clubs refused to permit Jacques Fournier to drop to the minors. Rickey had warned months ago that Fournier’s batting and throwing were slipping. After Fournier fell from .243 in 1921 to .104 in 1922, Rickey saw a potential trade piece, with talks opening with the Baltimore Orioles for a direct return.

Jack Fournier Louis Jacques Fournier Branch Rickey Cardinals Rone Rickey Fournier Baltimore Orioles Orioles

Gossip at the Colonial advertised Eve show draws Athens crowd

In a Georgian Palm Garden circle of Athens social figures the talk turns from sports to the latest theater bill. One observer notes the Colonial is featuring a show titled Eve and signals intent to attend and start anew.

Athens

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast acting remedy for sore stiff aching joints. It claims the pepper heat penetrates within three minutes, easing pain and stiffness, and directs buyers to ask their druggist for the genuine Bowles product.

Rowles

Georgia Red and Black to Face Clemson on Current Crusade

Seven players from the Georgia Red and Black basketball team depart Thursday morning aboard the eight oclock Southern train for a cage invasion of South Carolina. The Georgia squad, after a week of practice, will meet the Clemson Tigers at Clemson tonight with Furman and Wofford games set for Friday and Saturday nights. Coach Stegeman lists George Clark, Joe Bennett, Jake Butler, Josh Watson, Ed Gurr, Bob Richardson, and Slick Lamar on the trip.

Husky Southerns South Carolina Georgia Clemson Furman Woffird Stegeman George Clark Joe Bennett Jake Butler Josh Watson Ed Gurr Bob Richardson Slick” Lamar

Accused Woman Named For Wednesday Hearing In Hooded Gang Case

Friday testimony in Morehouse parish reveals a grand deportation scheme linked to the local Ku Klux Klan. Miss Hamilton faces questions on deportation orders while witnesses describe a reign of terror after the Morehouse chapter formed. Debates over Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards deaths loom as Wednesday's session unfolds.

Mer Rouge Morehouse Parish Hamilton Louisiana Little Rock Ark Met Rouge Morehouse Watt Daniel Thomas F. Richards Lake LaFourche Nip” Echols Robert Dade Joseph Davenport J. L. Smith Henry J. Nevis T F. Richards Thomas Richards Sidney White White Watt Daniel Ku Klux Klan

Take Salts For Stomach Ailment From Vad Salts Ad

A noted authority explains stomach fermentation from excess acid and suggests four ounces of Vad Salts mixed in water before breakfast for a week. The text claims relief begins with the first dose and describes how the salts neutralize acidity flush out gas and support digestive organs. It concludes by praising Vad Salts as inexpensive and harmless.

Dr Evans Defends Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana Case

Atlanta report quotes Dr H W Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan defending the organization amid Louisiana allegations linked to the Morehouse parish kidnapping and floggings that killed Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards. Evans says the Bastrop hearing is not a trial and predicts Klan vindication both legally and to fair-minded citizens.

Atlanta H. W. Evans Ku Klux Klan Louisiana Morehouse Parish Watt Daniel Thomas Richards Bastrop Daniel Richards Evans

Does Your Back Ache From Kidney Trouble

A reader testimonial recalls kidney pain and night urination in 1918. The speaker credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief after using Palmer & Sons pharmacy. The ad promotes a 60 cent price and mentions Buffalo and the Better Business Bureau style assurances.

Bo Jin Dean Palmer & Sons Faster Burn Co. Msgrs Buffalo,n

Notice to butchers and meat dealers in Athens

Notice to all who deal in fresh meats in the city of Athens. January 20, 1923. Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 will hold a meeting in the Masonic Temple in Athens at eight o'clock Thursday evening in accordance with city ordinance. No corporation or person will be allowed to sell fresh meats.

Athens Aioe Mount Vernon Lodge A.M Jin Cordance Ig Saat

Seizure Of Mines In Ruhr Valley To Be First Act

Amsterdam dispatch reports nine divisions totaling 120,000 men may join the French Ruhr movement. German railway authorities ready 73 military trains to guard railways bridges and plants. Belgians begin moving 1800 troops to cooperate with France for Ruhr occupation at Aix la Chapelle.

Ruhr Valley Amsterdam Associated Press Brussels Ruhr Aix- La-Chapelle

Harold Hulme Farm Exemplar Of Progress And Plenty

Larry Gantt profiles Harold Hulme and his farm noting four large corn cribs, eight thousand bushels of sweet potatoes, and diversified crops. Manager Jerry Bond oversees a well organized operation with scattered buildings for fire safety and labor saving tools. The piece urges other farmers to visit the farm to learn modern, science driven farming methods.

Hulme Harold Ulme Jerry Bond Harold Hulme

Upshaw accuses high officials of drinking in Washington

Georgia representative Upshaw on the House floor charged that bootleggers ply their trade among too many public men in Washington. He pledged to turn over evidence to enforcement authorities, saying some highest officials have been seen lifting devilish peesee theirs. He would not publicize names, citing the House not being a justice court.

Washington Chasington Capitol Representative Upshaw Georgia House Senate Wenesday Upshaw Youlls

Sidelights On Cotton Meeting in Athens Discuss Creed To Save Cotton

Bankers farmers and business men in Athens heard a plan to protect cotton crops from boll weevil damage. The creed urged soil prep, selecting climate suitable seed, heavy fertilization, and intensive cultivation aided by calcium arsenate as an adjunct, with emphasis on timely growth and cost awareness.

Athens A. M Soule State College of Agriculture Brazil England

Fire death linked to threats and arson in San Salvador

Coroner's jury cites hearsay evidence as it links a fatal blaze at a residence to threats against Dr Odum and a motive to burn the house. Police suspect a trap may have caused Smith's death, with several people under suspicion and arrests likely soon as investigators probe the blaze. Earthquakes felt elsewhere in the region add to a day of tumult.

Blackhear H. L. Riggins Odum Smith Dr. Odum

Notice of dissolution and local advertising circular

Notice states the firm Manos Lunch Room run by Mrs B C Manos and partners dissolved January 9 1923 at St Grayton St Athens Ga. The text includes ads for King Hodgsom products and fresh foods with prices and discounts plus promises of daily bargains and a nut bread offer to be baked this afternoon around three o clock.

Manos B. C. Manos Stretey St .Grayton St Athens Steve Demetrios

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