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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1923

Page

2

Connie Mack’s Ex-Athletics Rule the League Slates

Connie Mack, the Philadelphia baseball figure hailed as the incubator of the American League, reshapes rosters by supplying former Athletics stars to rival clubs. The article lists players now with Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Washington, and Boston, implying Mack’s influence stretches across the league as he builds contenders.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Mack McInnis Clevsia Collins Chicago Baker New York Dugan Strunk Jamieson Cleveland O'Neill Schang Picinich Washington Myatt Bush Picater—cenawkey Oveleskie Bitener—Pennecls Boston Moore Detroit Ee Eile

New College Wins From Arnoldsville in Midweek Game

The New College dormitory basketball team captured its third victory by defeating Arnoldsville on Wednesday night. Lankford scored nine points as teammates Todace and Pletds contributed, while Arnoldsville’s lineup featured Ola Yege and the Rehabilitation squad in a close contest.

New College Arnoldsville Ola Yege Arnetdeville Lankford Todace

Fields Bedgood Is Athens Visitor Star Pitcher

Fields Bedgood is highlighted as a visiting star pitcher for Athens in a brief note from the Ithern League. The article emphasizes Bedgood’s prominence and role in the visitors’ lineup.

Fields Bedgood Athens Fields Bedgood Ithern

Auburn names Alan J. Auburn as football coach

Alan John Auburn was named Thursday to succeed M. ue as football coach by athletic authorities of the association. Gib Wilson, former University of Michigan star and Pitt halfback, will assist in the program.

Auburn Alan John F. Pittsnatitete M.ue Wilson University of Michigan Douglas University of Pitt

Cambridge Track Meet Plans Amid Unclear International Links

Cambridge track organizers hint at a summer meet linking with international partners amid tentative plans. The notice mixes unclear phrases about combined events and location notes, with limited readable specifics on teams or dates.

Cambridge Mass

Athens High School Basketeers Open 1923 Season With Victory

Athens High School opened the 1923 season with a decisive 45 to 18 victory over Madison High. Forbes scored ten baskets at center as captain Nicholson contributed strong forward play, while Shouse and Bearden led the Madison defense. The Red and White controlled the floor, building a seven point lead by halftime and expanding it after intermission. Bearden, Shouse, and Bearden again stood out for Madison in a losing effort.

Athens High School Basketeers Madison Quintet Hal. G. Jackson Athens High Madison High Crew Charlie Wickis Walter Forbes Madison Lads Forbes Madison Boys WIEHR Wienrmen Mapp Paul Nicholson Nick Shouse J. Bearden Bearden Pos Madison High Nicholson Shouse Smith Vason Forbes Wate Hind Eee Daniel Mapp Sedpeckaseeys

Frank Snyder Perfect Catcher Praised By McGraw

Frank Snyder, praised by John McGraw as a perfect catcher, is hailed for his fearless play and mechanical excellence. The veteran backstop, once reduced by arm trouble, revived last season with a .343 batting average while starring in key series against the Yankees. McGraw credits Snyder’s catching for pitchers’ success and notes the NL’s strong crop of receivers.

Billy Evans John McGraw Frank’ Spyder McGraw Frank Spyder Las Johnny Kling Jimmy.aseler Ince Snyder Min Snyder Cathier Benie Cone Yankees Karl Smith Smith Sratus

WAITE KILLED NEGRO 46 CAUGHT IN GEORGIA

Sheriff Mallard arrived with Joe Jenkins in Statesboro after his capture in Denver Colorado. Jenkins denied a statement and claimed self defense. Friends say Jones refused to assist Jenkins with a car stuck in mud, sparking a fatal altercation over a butcher knife used for hog butchering.

Statesboro Mallard Joe Jenkins Sylvania Alfred Jones Jenkins Denver Colp Reg Bulloch Jenking Umake Bny Jones

W Z Yates Dies In Hartwell

Hartwell Ga W Z Yates proprietor of Yates Hardware died at his residence after a flu relapse He was 65 and a Hart county prominent citizen member of city council Survived by widow three sons H L of Chicago Robert and Jack of Hartwell and two daughters Louise and Frances Funeral services set for Friday

Hartwell W. Z. Yates Yates Hardware Hart County H. L Chicago Robert Jack Louise Frances

Fire destroys Winder hardware store and adjoining buildings

Fire at 3 a m gutted R L Woodruff hardware mercantile and its building owned by R L and H A Carthers. Stock valued around 2300, insured for about three fourths. Adjacent S P Snutt property damaged as crumbling walls collapsed. Losses covered by insurance in part, details unclear.

R. L. Woodruff Messrs R. L H. A. Carthers 3Ertirm

U S Officials Seek Turkish Privilege Solution at Lausanne

At the Lausanne Near East conference the American delegation, led by Ambassador Richard Washburn Child, presses a friendly approach to obtain a foreign judicial privileges settlement for Turkey. Child met Ismet Pasha on Thursday and urged a counter proposal on this sensitive matter.

Lausanne Associated Press Turkey Richard Washburn Child Italy Ismet Pasha

Germition is Reported to Be Greatly Stiffened

Continued from page one, reports describe German leadership as greatly stiffened amid wartime chaos. A German in a steel mill area was disturbed as a crowd vandalized a barber shop window displaying French entry imagery. Seizure of German barges by the French is confirmed, with measures to block similar cargoes. Unemployed crowds press the Liverpool French consulate seeking Ruhr work, but consulate officials cite no instructions from Paris.

Steele Ketwig Control Commission Mu+nister Rohr Valley London Liverpool Ruhr France

Sinclair Probe Turbulence in Senate Oil Inquiry

The Senate oil investigative committee heard F Sinclair chair the Sinclair Consolidated company resume testimony amid questions on subsidiaries and a government lease to Ten Dome. Senators LaFollette and others signaled limits on exploring the Tea Dome matter as the hearing neared its end.

Washington Sinclair Senate Oil Investige F. Sinclair Sinclair Consolidated Company Sinclair Poration LaFollette

Death of Little Girl Last Nigl

Little Miss Margaret Olyar aged four died at home in Washington Street on Thursday night after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Long and is survived by a sister Elizabeth and a brother Witte Long. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by B Dunaway Son, funeral directors in charge.

Margaret Olyar H. W. Long Washington Laura Elizabeth Bres Witte Long B. Dunaway Son

Booze Cargo Landed at Tampa Harbor in Tow

A cargo of liquor valued between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars arrived at the Tampa port on the schooner Charles Hide after being towed by the motor ship I W Rise from Manat River Points. Tow lines were passed at the request of the crew when the Riggs stopped, and the vessel beached about twenty miles from Captain Fred Roberts. The Riggs claimed Nassau bound liquor, but the captain fell ill.

Tampa Fia Charles’ Hide I. W. Rise Manat River Fred Roberts Nassau Pett The Vemsetn, Ly

Italy Warns France to Be Careful on Ruhr Threats

A garbled dispatch notes Italy advising France to exercise caution amid Ruhr tensions. It mentions pressures on Germany and potential forcible steps for reparations, with emphasis on seeking oats and consideration before action.

Two More Arrests In Child Case Identified Floggers

Houston reports two more arrests as a child testifies identifying floggers in a case involving Bonnie Lee and Armand. Witnesses appear before the Grand Jury as officials press forward probes into masked assailants, with the child positively recognizing one suspect. Card of thanks follows from Bryant family for support and floral offerings.

Houston Tex Haron R.A Bonnie Lee Bonnie Lée Armand Grand Jury

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