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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

6

Bulldogs Start Trial Trip With Clemson Tonight

University of Georgia coach H J Stegeman guides the Bulldogs in a season opener on the road against Clemson, the first test before Furman at Greenville. Georgia aims to balance fast team play with strong individual stars and hopes to reach the national tournament in Kansas City. The squad includes forwards Bass, Scott, and a mix of veterans and newcomers as they dedicate Clemson’s new floor.

Bulldog Clemson Bass Scott Kansas City Atlanta New York University New York Pennsylvania South Bobby Jones Jones University of Georgia Clemson Tigers Greenville Furman Athens Auburn Georgia Larry Conover Stewart Page Bennett Eddie Rawson Joe Bennett Mer¢c Murray George Clarke Charley Wicks Richard Poverly Clemson-Furman University of South Cdrota Columbia Wofford College Lally IeAny Southlina Ing Tooell Mercer Alabama Burn Merc

Killlower Signings and Third Base Prospects Aboard

Glenn a Killlower signs with the New York Americans and will debut at third base, with mentions of past stars like Arthur Devlin Frankie Frisch Larry Gardner Eddie Grant and others linking college to major league success, noting third base standouts and expectations for Killinger's major league future.

Killinger Samber Collegians Larry Gardner Cleveland St Il University of Vermont

Burns Accepts Trade to Cincinnati with Calm Dignity

George Burns, after a decade with the New York Giants, accepts his trade to Cincinnati for Heine Groh and others. He pledges to work hard for manager Pat Moran, remains grateful to New York, and says he cannot deny the game’s business side despite not being thrilled about moving. Burns cites the Giants' pennant chances as a factor and emphasizes a steady, even temperament.

Heine Groh Ather Gonzales Burns Yankees George Burns Cincinnati Pat Moran Giants New York

College to Major League stars shine in early baseball notes

The piece traces players from colleges to the majors, noting Sisler at Michigan as both pitcher and hitter, and Eddie Collins from Columbia shaping second base play. It highlights Connie Mack era second basemen, Jack Barry and Joe Dugan from Holy Cross and Athletics, and Barry from Carroll College, with clubs bidding for Dugan and others living up to college roots.

University of Michigan Sisler Fhrst Eddie Collins Columbia Connie Eves Eddie Jack Barry Joe Dugan Atheltics Holy Cross Vane Barry Wit Killingen Colleans

Winterville High To Play Lavonia in District Clash

Winterville Ga Coach Veach is preparing his basketball squad for a foe Lavonia contest this afternoon. The game marks the start of the Eighth District schedule with teams including Lavonia Elberton Hartwell and Winterville forming the half where the winner advances to the district championship.

Winterville Veach Lavonia Fee Ees Io Bs Freeman Bennett Morton Eri Leeman Tucker Laventon Elberton Hartwell Terville

Link Athens With Direct Route Into Middle West

A report on a proposed road project to connect Athens with a direct route into the Middle West was postponed to a special steering committee. The committee, led by A. H. Je Reworth, Charles E. Martin, J. W. Barnett, and W. F. Dorsey, will study the Gainesville Midland proposal and report back to the general committee. Kiwanis member R. R. White is listed on the Gainesville Midland general committee.

A. H. Je. Reworth Charles E.martin J. W. Barnett W. F. Dorsey Gainesville Kiwanis R. R. White

Athens urged to invest in building new homes

Mr Bradberry advocates local wealth directed to construction. He notes recent cottage ventures rent well and argues Athens has ample funds among residents to cover housing needs. He says building houses is the safest investment with steady income and endorses the plan wholeheartedly.

Bradberry Athens Berry

Woman President for Athens Meet Endorses Welfare Conference

Mra J E Hagen of Montezuma president of the State Federation of Women’s clubs issued a statement endorsing the Northeast Georgia Conference on Welfare to be held in Athens January 23 24 26 urging club women and representatives to attend. She notes the program includes many topics of interest to clubs and offers inspiration and information from noted speakers. Mrs J BE Hayes resident Georgia Federation signs the message.

Mra J. E. Hagen Montezuma State Federation of Women's Clubs Northeast Georgia Conference On Welfare Athens J. BE. Hayes Georgia Federation

Neutral Senator Scores Newberry

Washington. Senator Willis, Republican of Ohio, one of the doubtful senators in the Newberry contest, offered an amendment to the local report arguing that large expenses by relatives or friends of a candidate without consent violate policy. Senator King, Democrat, questioned the conclusion, while Willis and Newberry exchanged remarks.

Washington Willis Ohio Newberry New King Stak Newbersty

Red Cross Helps Needy Families

Miss A Dornblatt reports how a city Red Cross chapter aided a poor family after a 13 year old girl sought eye care. The eldest daughter’s request connected officials to the case, leading to continued support including coal and milk for the children while the parents questioned city aid.

A. Dornblatt Weve Red Cross Red

Exhibit on preparing crops for market at college conference

Dr. T. H. McHatton of the State College of Agriculture announced an exhibit of pack ing fruit and vegetables for market at the marketing conference January 23 28. Demonstrations will cover grading picking crates and containers for shipping fruit and truck crops. Manufacturers plan full exhibits of baskets crates hampers and boxes. A North American Fruit Exchange official will join the program as a national authority on marketing. Georgia leaders in the field will also appear, including executives from the apple, watermelon and sweet potato sectors.

T. H. McHatton State College of Agriculture Georgia Thor Haid B. C. Moomaw, Jr North American Fruit Exchange R. H. Black Consolidated Apple Growers Exchange Cornelia J. J. Parrish Southwest Georgia Watermelon Growers Os80- Elation Adel R. S. Roddenberry Georgia Sweet Potato Storage House Association Moultrie

Woodrow Wilson Foundation for Members Begun

The Woodrow Wilson Foundation for Members was launched with enthusiasm. Judge Andrew J. Cobb on the national committee outlined plans to raise one million dollars and award an annual trophy for the citizen who has given the greatest single service. Dr. J. H. T. McPherson chaired the meeting, with Mrs. G A Mell, Clarke county's womens chairman, stressing Athens women will fully cooperate.

Andrew J. Cobb Dr. McPherson T. W. Reed Harry Hodgson Morton Hodgson Walter T. Forbes Duncan Burnett George A. Mell Clarke County J. H. Dogler Woodrow Wilson Foundation United States J. H. T. McPherson G. A. Mell Athens

Stubbs Trial Opens In Murder Case Of Reed Engineer

Fitzgerald Ga Fred Stubbs one of fourteen ex employees of the A B and A railroad faces murder charges over the July 6 shooting of Engineer W T Reed. Judge Gower barred labor union members and railroad employees from juror eligibility. State says it has strongest case against Stubbs. he was said to be part of the group alleged to attacked the locomotive. Stubbs captured in Florida.

Fred Stubbs Stubbs Fairfield Hie Reed Florida

Reverend Bruce Nay Visits Athens Before Fitzgerald Move

Reverend Bruce Nay of the 18 Christian church in Fitzgerald is in Athens for a few days. His household is being prepared for shipment. Mrs Nay plans to leave Athens probably Friday for Fitzgerald. Nay says he is impressed with Fitzgerald.

Bruce Nay 18 Christian Church Fitzgerald Athens Nay

Experience opens two day run at Palace theatre Athens

Richard Barthelmess and Marjorie Daw star in George V Hobart's Experience, a Paramount screen adaptation of the stage hit. The film follows Youth in search of happiness through wealth, pleasure, fame, and poverty, before returning to love and contentment at home. It drew large crowds and pleased Athens audiences.

Richard Barthelmess Marjorie Daw George V. Hobart Palace Theatre Paramount Picture Palace Athens

Supreme Council Hears Germans In Paris Meeting

The German delegation led by Dr Walter Rathenau was received by the allied supreme council. The reparations commission reports a Wednesday night conference with the Germans produced no result.

Cannes Associated Preas Walter Rathenau Allied Supreme Council Reparations Commission

Penrose Leaves $226,200 Cash in Bank Box

Washington report that Boies Penrose the late United States Senator from Pennsylvania left $226,200 in cash in a safety deposit box at American Security and Trust Company. The amount includes five ten thousand dollar notes and numerous one thousand and five hundred dollar bills.

Washington Bojes Penrose United States Pennsylvania American Security and Trust Company Ete Deputy Register of

Cholera Outbreak in Manila Shows Mild Spread

Manila health authorities report thirty six cholera patients and forty five carriers confined in isolation hospital. Only two cases are serious and no new cases are developing. In the last 48 hours four patients and seventeen carriers were cured at the hospital.

Manila

Navy forbids officers to buy fruit and vegetables

Biblical phrasing aside, the report notes United States Army and Pacific transport crews are prohibited from purchasing food from vendors at waterfronts, restricting access to fruits and vegetables as shortages or policy requires.

United States Army Tray Pacific Waterfront

Chinese and Japanese Agree on Shantung Concessions

An entente was reached by Chinese and Japanese delegates as talks on Shantung concessions resumed Thursday. The discussions focused on extensions of the Tsingtao Tyinganfu railway in the Kiachog leasehold area regarding building rights and future cooperation.

Washington Ft Shantung Tsingtao-Tyiganfu Kia Chog Learehold

Fraternal Notice for Godfrey Boullion Commandery Meeting

A stated conclave of Godfrey Boullion Commandery No 4 will be held in King of Pings on Friday evening in January at o'clock. All Sir Knights are courteously requested to attend. G Palmisano, F. John G. Quinn, Recorder.

Godfrey Boullion Commandery No P Ing Thia Knigh G. Palmisano John G. Quinn

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South Carolina Wofford H. J. Stegeman University Georgia Atlanta Athletic Club Spartanburgh. M. C. A Spartanburg Glenn A Killlower Ati Penncrate The New York Americans Frank Baker Enn State Nine Arthur Devlin Geotown Frankie Frisch Fordham College Gardner Red Sox New England Cankeer Eddie G. Grant All Ing Bok New York Giants McGraw Winterville High Lavonia Middle West Larry Gantt Bruce CK Barthelmess Maraore Supreme Council Penrose Ee Chinese Jip Maronic Vicks Paddock & Co., Inc Clayton St Scott Hardware and Newark Shoe Co Mahogany Maxwell House Coffee del Monte Heinz Belcher South Georgia Royal Baking Agricultural College Armour Paddock & Company, Inc Clayton Street
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