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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1922

Page

2

George Georgia Hosts Mercer In Belday Home Opener

Georgia sets its home debut against Mercer at Moss Auditorium on Belday evening with about four hundred reserved seats. Mercer arrives as a stronger side after recent wins including Tech and Clemson, while Georgia seeks strength from four away games as they face Josh Cody’s team in Chattanooga and Nashville, with Gamble as a key center for Mercer.

Costa Belday Josh Cody Mercer Moss Georgia Tecs South Carolina Scorus Obtafféa Incala Wefford Georgia Macon Tech Auburn Clemson Chattanooga Tennessee Vanderbilt

Tantrum of Fragments: Odd Health Ad Snippet

A clipped OCR fragment markets nameless pills and tablets with vague claims about firming facial features. The garbled text references products, prices, and promotional words, but concrete details are unreadable and inconsistent.

Mercer Scores and Georgia Clashes Stir Local Fans

The report highlights Mercer’s big scoring run and introduces Harmon a La-Mier High recruit viewed as a strong offensive guard. It notes Smith a tall, hardworking forward and Smokey Jo Harper, last year’s captain, as a clever defender. Cody’s team aims to push Georgia close, with Macon enthusiasts hopeful for a victory.

Mercer Harmon la- Mier Smith Gamble Smokey Jo Harper Cody Georgia Macon

Amateur Boxer Dies of Injuries in Boston Bout

Amateur boxing champion Amose J. Malanson, 25, former national 135 pound titleholder, died in a Boston hospital after a fourth round knockout in a preliminary professional bout with Joseph St. Hilaire of Hamersworth New Hampshire. St. Hilaire was detained by police pending investigation. Malanson had been cleared to box despite a prior medical check and had boxed five years.

Boston Ambrose J. Malanson Joseph St. Hilaire Hamersworth N. H St. Hilaire Melanson

Army Navy Game Set For Franklin Field This November

ANNAPOLIS The annual football game between the West Point Cadets and the Annapolis Midshipmen will be held this year on Franklin Field in Philadelphia Saturday November 25. The announcement was made by Commander Douglas L. Howard secretary treasurer of the Navy Athletic Association.

Annapolis West Point Cadets Annapolis Midshipmen Frankiifield Philadelphia Douglas L. Howard Navy Athletic Association

Golfers to Foster Public Golf Links

Public golf links, praised for producing many top players, are to be fostered nationwide by the Western Golf Association. A public links commission will be formed to aid building, financing, and operation so golf becomes accessible to all. Chicago has the most public links in America, with many other cities in the Midwest expanding.

Western Golf Association Albert R. Gates Chicago Mnks Commission America Middle West Floes

220 Yard Race Tops Nationals Opening Skating Meet

Plattsburg New York hosts the national amateur skating championship opening Tuesday. The 220 yard senior race is the big event as top skaters from the United States and Canada arrive for the competition. The meet continues Wednesday and Thursday.

Plattssurg Canada

Listen Irene's Musigir Show at Colonial Friday

Irene’s musical comedy Listen Irene at the Colonial on Friday January 27 offered by Geo E Wintz. A new lively show with top performers including Bown and Getz promising high comedy and memorable tunes that will linger with audiences after the curtain falls.

Jeweled Flirtation Runway Headlines New Musical Review

Bill Barbree and Ellis Quartette headline a chorus of performers in a seductive musical comedy. New song hits include Pucker Up and Whistle and Idle Dreams among others. Production promises stunning visuals, elaborate costumes, and audience interaction with the Jeweled Flirtation Runway featured prominently.

Bill Barbree Ellis Bruce Wingfield Seymour Sisters Pucker Miss Trene Letty

Neil O Brians Mistrels Here At Colonial Athens Theater

Neil O Brians Mistrels bring a celebrated tenth annual minstrel tour to the Colonial Athens Theatregoers on January 30 offering a three part program directed by Oscar F Hedge. The show features new first part acts and a lineup of cover comedians including Smoke Gray Detzel Carroll Cobb Miller Maher Habercorn Kane B. Mersereau Shane Marshall Wright gins Verne Richards and Quinn with musical numbers and closing comedy.

Athens Oscar F. Hedge Neil O'Brien United States Tiplees Peter Sound Cure Pete Detzel Joe Carroll Highbow Bell Arliss Jack “Smoke” Gray Gene Cobb Fred Miller Claude Root Henry Maher J. Lester Habercorn Tom Kane Wally B. Mersereau George Shane

Irish Move to Form World League in Paris Congress

The world congress of the Irish race, meeting in Paris, decided on Tuesday to organize an international World League. The decision aims to coordinate Irish efforts globally and strengthen leadership for the movement.

Paris Associated Press Nensia

Irish League Plans Across Nations To Counter Propaganda

Countess Markievicz outlined aims at Tuesday morning’s meeting for an international Irish League with branches where Irish descent is common. Plans include an international Irish Who’s Who, an Irish newspaper in Gaelic and English, university exchanges, Irish scholarships, and widespread use of moving pictures led by Eamon de Valera and the organizing committee.

Irish League Countess Markievicz Ireland Who's Who Eamon de Valera

Tribute to Joseph Warner Athens’ valued citizen of sterling character

A memorial tribute celebrates Joseph Warner as a selfless, gentle, devoted man who valued service to others. He is remembered for kindness, patience, and lasting affection from friends and family, embodying the true measure of character beyond material success. One who knew and loved him.

Joseph Warner Athens Natehr

Colonial Manager Endorses Listen Irene Attraction

Funkenstein, manager of the Colonial Theatre in Athens Ga, declares Listen Irene the best musical comedy on the road. A telegram from George Keys of the Majestic in Johnson City Tenn supports the show with praise for Nyra Brown and Johnnie Getz.

Funkenstein Colonial Theatre Irene The Colonial Bkind Athens George Keys Majestic Theatre Johnson City Tenn Irene” Company Mgr Nyra Brown Johnnie Getz Geo, Keys

Company's Ey Appearance Sparks Friday Night Ovation

In the city, Miss Brown fell ill and was hospitalized for several days, where friends and admirers paid respects. Her engagement drew a warm ovation anticipated for Friday night as Browe and her company left the city.

Brown

Peru Chile Conference Fails Without Bolivia Entry

Washington while Bolivia requests to participate, Peru and Chile plan a conference with potential non effectiveness from Chile’s view unless Bolivia is admitted. The move signals tense regional diplomacy amid border dispute concerns and possible regional mediation efforts.

Santiago Associated Press Washington Peru Chile Bolivia

Say Troops Needed To Quell Strike

Oklahoma City reports Governor Robertson kept quiet on sending troops to the packinghouse district amid striker disorders. Five men await murder trial linked to Brooks lynching. three others to plead to similar charges as plans emerged for military rule if the governor approves.

Oklahoma City Okla J. B. A. Robertson Brooks

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Oliver Morton Hy J Stegeman University of Georgia Moss Auditorium Jack B. Dunaway Sons & CO Action Hubert M AYLEE Athens, GA Horman Vicini College ‘Ave Blue Ribbon Franklin Field Geo. E. Wintz A Bown John G. Getz Clara Ginsberg N. G. Slaughter Southern Mutual Neil O’brien Lee Brown Mar Iso Pate Unie Stan ‘Ment Tion Tui Barros Jarra Tue Jae Nepe Py Dent Harding Dent Saavedra Ratna Jarra la Paz Yan Vention Neeepy BY Martin Read Banner-Herald Tom Wilbur Bicker Sally Milton Roker Joe BY Satterfield
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