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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1923

Page

15

Georgia Terrific Rally Tops Auburn In Georgia Comeback

Georgia overcame a long Auburn lead to win 35 to 29 in Athens. Ed Gurr led with nineteen points as Butler and Clarke supported the rally that stunned the Plainsmen in the final minutes. Duke and McKinney paced Auburn’s guards before the comeback sealed the Bulldogs’ victory and extended their season.

Georgia Auburn Bulldogs Tiger Tigers Ed Gurr Butler Athens Plainsmen Ngera Tlke Bulldog Clarke Jake Butler Athenstad Dudley McKinney Duke Rome A. A. Co. Hnoups Ms Dudley Ie Hahn Gurr Harrison Bes Bennett Duke Wehardson McKinney William Bennett Richardson Butter Hahn Cocke

Van-Nil Never Disappoints Minor Leagues Spark Interest

Seattle reports show Johnston, former Athletics first baseman with ten major league seasons, sought by several minor league clubs after Con Mack released him. Clubs aim for him as manager, with offers around $6,000 salary plus $3,000 debt coverage, a figure larger than any major league earnings.

Seatle Wass Johnston Erate Hia Athletics Con Mack Mide Moftec Seattle

Athens High Girls Fall To Winterville Lassies In Close Contest

Athens High girls lost 16 to 12 to Winterville Lassies Saturday night at the Athens High gym. Winterville mounted a late rally in the final minutes while Athens battled hard, with Knowles, Woods, and Smith scoring for Athens and Dawson along with Colle leading Winterville.

Athens High Winterville Lassies Winterville High School Martha Nicholson Frances Myers Washington Winsterville Louise Knowles Mary Woods Martha Smith Colle Dawson Hancock Butler Winterville Athens Buchwald Rward Wood M. Smith Jones Myera Hale Knowles

Scouts Observe Birth Anniversary Week observed in Athens

The Boy Scouts of Athens mark a weeklong anniversary celebration February 4 to 10 with a union service on February 4 and themed days each day such as Home Folks Day School Day Community Day Anniversary Day Recruiting Day and American Day Field Day activities planned with Scout and public participation.

Boy Scouts of Athens Elbertor Commerce Fjainesville Monroe E. C. Clark

Tech Defeats Clemson 35 to 22 in Atlanta

Georgia Tech beat Clemson College 35 to 22 in Atlanta. Key Tech players were Mathewson Dennicke and Brewster while Clemson was led by Day and Miller. The game showcased a strong Tech offense and Clemson defense through the contest.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Clemson College Mathewson Dennicke Brewster Tech Day Milier Clemson

Palace Theatre Week Promises Star Casts And Westerns

Palace Theatre showcases top stars this week with Katherine McDonald in White Shoulders and Be Yourself Comedy on Monday, Jane Novak and Thelma on Tuesday, Leah Baird in When The Devil Drives on Wednesday, Gloria Swan in Where's The Parade on Thursday and Friday, Neal Hart in South Of Northern Lights and Buffalo Bill, Franklyn Farnum in The White Mask on Wednesday, plus Westerns The Man She Brought Back and Glorias splendor. Dick Hatton and Pearl White headline Saturday with Plunder.

The Impossible Mrs Bellew at Elite Theatre

The Impossible Mrs Bellew headlines a trio of showings with All Wet and The Ebb Tide Comedy at Elite Theatre. James Kirkwood and Lila Lee star in a staged mix of romance and humor with vivid film images of Deauville and European resort life described as a revealing portrayal of a woman's soul.

Mrs. Bellew St. John James Kirkwood Lila Lee Bellew Deauville Europe

Brotherhood leader links mob in Arkansas to harm on striking firemen

D B Robertson president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen says a mob special train was used to punish striking workers on the Missouri and North Arkansas line. He calls for Arkansas authorities to protect members and families, pledges cooperation with the state investigation, and notes relief funds set by the union for affected members and a widow.

Brotherhood Cleveland Ohio Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad D. B. Robertson Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Robertson Government of Arkansas Harrison and Heber Springs Anigeptises Missouri & North Arkansas EB. C. Gregor Harrison Brotherhood of Locomotive Piremen

Freshmen Triumph Over Gordon Institute in Handful Game

Georgia Freshmen defeated Gordon Institute 35 to 14 in a loosely played bout before the Georgia Auburn clash. The Freshmen led from the start and used much improved passing and shooting. Many reserves saw action as Conover lads outmatched Gordon defense, while Satterfield’s squad showed coachable potential for upcoming games against Athens High and several South Carolina teams.

Hal G. Jackson Georgia Gordon Institute Stern Watkinsville Gordon Conover Satterfield Gordon Crew Freshfea Athens High South Carolina Sailor Richardson Murphey Harris Thioan Hawkinsippen Hawkins Nel ‘Wade Wichra

Peach County Debate Ends With Negative Victory

A Cotton School debate on the topic It will be in the best interest of the rural population of Georgia to reduce the number of counties from 160 to 120 ended with the negative side prevailing. Eyewitnesses said participants from Peach County failed to attend, while James H. Chafin and Herbert Jaddox led the pro side with strong arguments. Fred M. Gorfain and William G. Taliaferro defended Savannah as the opposition, delivering a spirited rebuttal. The debate concluded with the negative winning the clash of ideas.

Peach County James H. Chafin Madison, Ga Herbert Jaddox Talmo I P Fred M Gorfain William G. Taliaferro Savannah

Woman Wanted to Serve Husband's Prison Sentence

Mrs. M Morrell, living in New York, was denied by Governor Hardwick the chance to serve her husband’s five to seven year forgery sentence by proxy in Georgia. Morrell, sent to Fulton County Prison in May 1922, faced illness described as “bleeping sickness” in a letter from a friend requesting clemency. The prison commission could not act without a formal clemency petition.

Atlanta M. Morelis New York Hardwick Georgia Morrell Fulton

Lexington Locals Highlight Visits and News

Local notes list visitors and weekend plans among Lexington residents. Mr. and Mrs. Blakely of Monroe plan a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Charley Chandler and Mr. and Mrs Park of Athens visited Mrs. Ellen Mooney. Mrs. Cunningham and children returned from Athens. Radios have been recently installed in Lexington homes. Reverend Frank Morgan of Augusta is mentioned in local notices.

Blakely Monroe B. H. Henderson Charley Chandler R. EB. Park, Jr Atheny Ellen’ Mooney W. T. Cunningham Athens Ars Frank Morgan

Sanford Gives Out Bulldog Diamond Dates

Idr. S. V. Sanford lists thirty five scheduled diamond games with bulldog teams. Athens secures twenty one games as big colleges expected to visit, signaling a busy baseball season ahead.

IDR. S. V. Sanford Bulldogs Athens

Georgia Baseball Schedule Summary For Continental Games

The schedule lists Georgia baseball games from March through May at multiple sites including Camp Benning Athens Macon and Starkville. Opponents include Yale Maryland Michigan Clemson Alabama Virginia North Carolina Auburn Mercer and others with venues in Athens Macon Clemson Auburn and Starkville. The list shows dates from March 23 to May 19 with several double and home away matchups.

Camp Benning Columbus Dahlonega Athens U. of Pennsylvania Yale Macon Maryland Dartmouth Clemson Trinity Michigan Miss A. & M Starkville Miss Alabama Tuscaloosa Montgomery Vanderbilt Virginia North Carolina Auburn Oglethorpe Mercer Georgia Sanford Mead Pennsylvania Mississippi Dr. Sanford

Georgia Dawns on New Baseball Schedule

The article previews Georgia’s 35 game spring baseball schedule from March 28 to May 19. It notes trips to Starkville, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and Columbus, Macon, plus visits from Yale and Mercer, highlighting inter sectional games, conference play, and IA A battles. Dr Sanford receives praise for the ambitious plan.

Georgia Southwest Starkville Miss Montgomery Tuscaloosa Ala Columbus Macon Aaron Bernd Georgia Fames Yale Mercer Clemar Sanford

Mail collection changes after Athens postal visit

Clyde Fleming of the Atlanta division inspected Athens mail service and ordered changes. Downtown and Milledge to Baxter and Prince avenues drop the 9 PM pickup. new or extended pickups occur at 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. the Milledge to Baxter and Prince routes gain one night pickup. Delivery extended in new city area.

Clyde Fleming Post Office Atlanta Athens Milledge Baxter Prince A. m Prince Avenue

Big Impetus For Georgia Agriculture From Conference

Georgia farmers and agribusiness figures gathered for a statewide conference with more than a thousand attendees from every county. The event identified fourteen key achievements and aims to modernize the state’s agricultural system, empowering leaders to apply expert advice locally and steer reforms in the 1923 era.

Farmers’ Conference Georgia

Winder Narrowly Tops Hartwell in Overtime Showdown

Winder High defeated Hartwell High 28 to 26 in a close league clash. Starters Wilson led with 13 points and Brookshire added 8 while Hartwell’s Robinson battled inside for Hartwell, but Winder’s fast quintet edged ahead to join the leaders of the section.

Winder Banner-Herald Hartwell High Ser’ ‘High Winder High Hartwell Winder Hartwell

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