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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

6

Red And Black Upset Clemson In 29 20 Triumph

Georgia coach Stegeman’s Red And Black defeated Clemson 29 to 20 in Clemson S C. Ed Gurr and Days led scoring with four field goals apiece as Georgia built a first half lead and withstood late Tiger pressure. Georgia goalkeeper Garrat and Day were standout players with Bryan also contributing several baskets. Referee E T May oversaw the game before about 1200 enthusiastic fans.

Clemson S. C Banner-Herald Ed Gurr Georgia Clemson Tigers Stegeman Days Bryan Stewart Fee CU Seateenawepaee Vaaweeyee Pas Clemson Gurr Day Watson Butler Cseeee Cobb Clark Colbert Bennett Mills Richardson Vaughn Dotterer Cox Johnson Cobb Wertz Hunter E. T. May

Five More Contenders For Georgia Billiard Crown

The Georgia billiard crown narrows to five as Ed Gurr Richard Tift Frank Fuller "Buster" Bird and Dave Collings survive the tourney at the University. Remaining brackets postponed due to Guer's absence. Wednesday's play featured Fuller vs Thurman and Collings beating Wells 100 81 while Tift edged Whitner 100 75 and Bird won 100 66 over Head. Ed Gurr staged a dramatic comeback to beat J D 63 50.

Ed Gurr Richard Tift Frank Fuller Buster” Bird Dave Collings Guer Jee Thurman Thurman Frankye Culloden Henry Wells Dave Collings Johnny Whitner

Jeff Smith Pugilist Highbrow Rediscovers Books

Jeff Smith a prizefighter known as king throne battles for a title while sharing a passion for world literature. The article notes his undefeated stance, fluency in multiple languages, and his three sons who share his world of books and family ambitions.

Bob Dorman New York Darwin Emerson Bocke Jett Jeff Jeft Mike

Daredevil correspondents honored in tobacco-free note

A framed quip dedicates to William Chenault Munday and Edward Kenyon, praising their wit and speed while noting they have not spent money on nicotine in six months, though they are always smoking in the Classic City.

William Chenault Munday Edward Kenyon

Forbes and Mapp Join Athens Squad

Athens High basketball team prepares for the season under coach Charlie Wiehrs. New additions Walter Forbes and Armand Mapp challenge for center and guard spots, boosting hopes after recent strong drills and improved passing and floor work. Forbes rehabs a shoulder, Mapp recalled for next season’s start.

Hal £. Jackson Athens High Maysville High Charlie Wiehrs Walter Forbes Armand Mapp Maen Mappen

Nicholson Named Captain Of Athens High Team

Paul Nicholson, the sterling forward for the locals, was chosen to lead the squad this season. Snidg will make the team an admirable leader as he is well liked by all. This is likely his last year at school and his athletic work at Athens High will be long remembered.

Paul Nicholson Snidg Athens High

Athens High to Elect 1922 Grid Captain Today

The Athens High letter-men from the 1922 football season will gather this afternoon in the high school gym, under Coach Charlie Weihrs, to elect the next year’s team captain. Sixteen players earned letters last year, including George Bishop Jim Williams Knox Fowler Walter Forbes Toots Weatherly Frank Jackson George Burpee Johnny Lambert Bertus Bishop John Green Paul Nicholson Bob Wingfield Frank Dudley Armand Mapp Tad Davis and Pete Lanier. The vote will occur before basketball practice at five o'clock.

Athens High Charlie Weihrs George Bishop Jim Williams Knox” Fowler Walter Forbes Toots” Weatherly Frank Jackson George Burpee Johnny Lambert Bertus Bishop John Green Paul Nicholson Bob

Third Base Weak Spot in Brown Lineup

St Louis Browns gauge third base as the team’s weak point for 1923 remaining without a durable solution. Frank Ellerbe’s knee limits a return at the hot corner while Eddie Foster declines to play due to leg strain. Rumors connect Charley Deal from the Los Angeles Coast League with a major league past and value to the Browns.

Louis St. Louis Browns Bobby Quinn Browns Phill Ball Leo Fohl Frank Ellerbe Ellerbe Eddie Foster Foster Los Angeles Charley Deal Willie Kamm Chicago Deal

New Athletic Program At Fla. Introduced At State University

TAMPA Fla With the resignation of W G Bill Kilne as foot Coach at the State University and the appointment of Major J A Van Fleet to succeed him comes the announcement from Gainesville that an entirely new system for athletics has been adopted. An athletic director will be appointed to have complete charge of all branches of sport including financial control purchasing equipment and making of schedules. This position has been offered J L White Jr of Miami who has not yet accepted.

Tampa Fla W. G Bill) Kilne The State University J. A. van Fleet Gainesville J. L. White, Jr Miami

The Open Style Fighter Who Prefers Open Air Training

The fighter speaks of his profession and his “boys,” outlining a training program based on open-air living, rest, wholesome food, and road work. He travels with family in any weather, bans liquor and tobacco, accepts no trainer, and refuses water during bouts, taking only orange between rounds. He believes he can still reach middleweight despite recent bouts with heavyweights and intends to fight.

Smith J Wilson

iRed Sox Infield Big Proposition

Boston sports editor outlines Frank Chance taking over the Red Sox near last place in 1923. The main challenge is assembling a viable infield plus improving pitching and outfield to climb to sixth or better in his first season.

Boston Masg Aton Red Sox Frank Chance Red Sox Sox Chance

Schaeffer Given Another Trial in Balkline Title Quest

Jake Schaeffer of San Francisco earned another shot at the 15,2 balkline billiards championship held by Willie Hoppe. The elder Schaeffer, known as the Wizzard, held the title for 17 years until Jake’s upset in tournament play. The upcoming match, part of a boys’ work event, will be contested in Chicago amid a poorly printed program.

Chicago Jake Schaeffer San Francisco Willie Hoppe Schaeffer Wizzard Jake Tin Mach

New York Sure To See Ty Cobb At Top of Game

Ty Cobb is set to be a major draw in New York this season as controversy over a disputed hit fuels his drive. The Detroit Tigers star aims to outperform critics and prove his prowess, especially if the Mets show up in a top form against the Yankees.

New York Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb Johnson Con Tigers Bingle

Ruth Never Again To Pack Old Time Wallop Say Pitchers

New York pitchers at a Riveting of major leaguers betting on a Babe Ruth comeback in 1943. They claim Ruth has seen his best days as a slugger and doubt he can regain his old power.

Ruth New York Babe Ruth

Sligo Attack Destroys Trains Amid Night Rifle Fire

Masked men in Sligo Ireland set fire to a railway station and destroyed two passenger trains halting service. Overnight gunfire with rifles and machine guns rumbled through the town as authorities investigated the incident.

Sligo Ireland

Nyra Brown Greeted In Eve Musical at Colonial Theatre

Nyra Brown headlined the Athens run of Eve at the Colonial theatre last night with Johnny Gets and a chorus of singing beauties. The show offered lively dancing and bright costumes, with strong harmony from Gets Brown Jees and Brown. The plot was light and meandering though the performance drew applause for pacing and staging.

Nyra Brown Athens Colonial Theatre Johnny Gets Nyla Brown Gets Brown Jees Cea Little Baby Richards Dience

Masons Corners Band Makes Big Hit

A lively open air concert by the Whitehall Band led by Professor J L Morris delighted residents of Masons Corners. The troupe wore costumes of local notables including a druggist attorney and the mayor. Visitors rode in a one horse rig as the band performed on the city corner drawing many townspeople.

Thal Man Gidley Silver de Semplete Jace Rue Randams Whitehall Band J. L. Morris Masons Corners Corners

Taxation Address by Dr Palmer at Athens Rotary

Dr Lloyd P Palmer addressed the Athens Rotary Club detailing state and county taxes, city taxes, narcotic and alcohol taxes, and specific levies on drug stores. He cited penalties for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and license requirements, including cigarette and soda fountain taxes and required registrations.

Lloyd P. Palmer Athens, Rotary Club Georgia Guan Georgia Pharmaceutcral

Basketball Seen As Major League Problem This Winter

New York reports basketball during winter growing as a problem for major league club owners as players participate in professional basketball in the off season. The sport has drawn a large following and is affecting post season barnstorming and major league play.

New York Professi al

Death threats for hearin witnesses in Herrin riots case

Four witnesses in the Herrin riots murder trial reported death threats. The threats, unsigned and left at their homes with hangman’s rope, urged retracting testimony against defendants George Harrison, R. P. Poole, R. O. Greer, and George Neisor. State’s attorney Delos Duty said the incidents were reported to him.

Piros Hangman W. Middletauff

Raleighs Cone Method Recall Predates Cone by 300 Years

The piece notes M. Cone’s autosuggestive healing slogan and claims Sir Walter Raleigh anticipated the idea by roughly three centuries. It cites Raleigh’s quip about daily improvement and the unborn man’s lack of awareness of life’s pleasures.

Raleigh M. Coue Sir Walter Raleigh M. Cone Sir Walter

Recall of Troops On Rhine Aimed to Show U S View

The article explains that the recall of troops on the Rhine was intended to signal the U S stance. It notes that perseverance in Germany could lead to American withdrawal, and that U S efforts to avoid force depended on French acceptance of its suggestions.

Rhine U. S Franca Germany

All Soldiers Back by February Fifth

Rhine contingent ordered returned to the United States by February 5 with specific note that the entire force is to be withdrawn. Senate debate over recalling Roland Boyden as unofficial observer to the reparations commission continues, tied to troop withdrawal. Major General Henry T. Allen confirms withdrawal preparations and plan for Antwerp departure aboard the St Mihiel on January 31, while he remains to oversee cleanup and disposition of assets.

United States Senate Roland W. Boyden Reed Missouri Boyden State Department Germany Coblenz Henry T. Allen Antwerp St. Mihiel New York Allen

French Troops to Replace Americans in Cobtens Withdrawal

Paris reports in official circles that French troops will replace American forces when they retire from Cobtens. The statement was made Thursday indicating a transition of security responsibility from U.S. to French units.

Paris Preoalsy Press Cobtens

Manchester Guardian rebukes U S withdrawal from Rhineland

Manchester Eng. the Manchester Guardian regrets the American decision calling it a misfortune. It argues withdrawal harms efforts to detach the Rhineland from Germany and warns separation would threaten future peace as British and American forces retreat.

Manchester Eng The Manchester Guardian the Guardian Rhineland Germany Besos

Ladies Day In Kidnap Trig Tied To Mer Rouge Klan Raid

Witnesses identify Kelly Harp and Mer Rouge mayor R J Dade as Klansmen involved in raids. Ex Klan captain W R Norseworthy admits past leadership and hints at forthcoming statements. No official lodge leaders commented while Captain Skipwith promises a full account when ready.

Ku Klux Klan Mer Rouge Little Rock Ark Kelly Harp R. J. Dade W. R. Norseworthy Tocal Klan Wil Byt Morehouse Klan Skipwith

Gantt Colum and Bank Plans Highlight Athens Area

In this column the writer notes Larry Gantt and current events surrounding local banking. Howard and King Howard are linked to a Lexington Athens banking future, with expectations of relocation and strong regional leadership. The piece also mentions Hon. Sanders Walker and Dr. Albini Hawes, crediting Hugh Gordon for convening a significant Georgia bankers’ meeting and stressing support for farmers and the bank’s mission.

Sanders Walker Monroe Walker of Bankers Hugh Gordon San- Seele Georgia Albini Hawes Elberton Commercial Bank Hugh

Local Bakery Prices Include Bread and Pastry Deals

A vintage ad lists low prices on raisin bread 20c per loaf nut bread 25c loaf quality bread three loaves 25c cream puffs and butterfly rolls 15c each milk biscuits 12c dot Parker House rolls 12 dozen Indian River oranges and grape fruit. A fresh shipment of Wheatena is available from Arnold Abney & Parker House.

Maryland Dot Parker House Arnold, Abney

Do It Yourself Remedy for Colds and Coughs Ad

A humorous old ad promotes a home remedy for catarrh chest colds and irritated throats. It claims a simple mix can clear nasal passages and relieve persistent coughs quickly. The blurb urges buying parmint and scolding readers about inexpensive, effective care.

Jaye

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Sport News Clemson College Lee James Head Buster T. D Earle Watson J. D Jeff Smith Pugilist Highbrow Slubb Forbes and Mapp P" Nicholson Charley Colonial Getz John E. Drewry Cobb St. Jester State of T. Larry Gantt Colum Howard George and Bas Thade Lene Lexington King Howard Ho. Wm. M. Howard Congren South Wm. King Henry W. Gi King Hewani Joe Smith Pright Hon. B. &. Walker Van-Nil
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