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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1922
Page
6
Larry Gantt extols calm cows for rich milk and robust calves. He notes proper feeding, grooming, and a quiet mind yield the best dairy output and even presents his daughter as an example of the milk’s benefits. Hodgson farms boast two large silos and well kept barns as a model dairy. The piece ends with a reference to the greyhound as an old dog breed.
Dr W H Bocock defeated Joe Downs 1 up to capture the first flight crown in Cloverhurst four flight tourney. Dr J B Stewart won the fourth flight by ousting L C Rucker. Charles Martin beat L M Jordan 1 up in the second flight and will face the Weir Griffith winner for the flight title.
Smith wins a tense extra innings game 9 5 after Ate Link drives in the tying run in the ninth with Henry Rigdon scoring from second. Abe Link saves, catching Andy Andersons for a key double to center. Tom Neibling shines at short, crowd applauds. Batteries Link and Littard for Smith, Anderson and Lanier for Neibling.
A fragmented menu note lists Yeeberg lettuce celery ripe tomatoes bell peppers okra butter beans and Mr Laréna cream cheese from Costas Delicatessen Shop. It references Rocky Ford cantaloupes fancy red frutas pin oranges and other items at Costas Delicatessen.
Standings and results across leagues show Southern League games with Little Rock defeating Birmingham 6 to 0, Atlanta 4 Memphis 6, and Nashville 2 as Mobile 9 to 6, Chattanooga 3 to 2, and New Orleans, plus National League matches Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 0. Also mentions America League standings with Chicago Philadelphia and Detroit outcomes.
The Athens golf squad hosts Marietta at Cloverhurst with Marietta leading the league at 31 points, followed by West End Atlanta 23 and Athens 9. Athens lists Murray Soule Ed Porter Frank Lawler Thurmond McWhorter Arthur Griffin Dave Anderson. Marietta presents George Daniela Frank Mee Mungin Brumby Joe Wyatt Dr Perkerson L M Tramm Dir Fider Morgan McNeek Jr Robert Northcutt Glenn Giles. only six from Marietta will play today.
Special to Banner-Herald from Atlanta reports the formation of a probe committee comprising eight members to investigate a lobby charge. The panel includes three senators and five representatives, tasked with examining allegations and compiling findings for further action.
A resolution authorized to accuse a nefarious lobby of pressuring legislators and denying the people the right to vote on the pending capital removal bill for six years. The measure moved directly to the House for action.
In a dramatic testimony Carson claims he did not intend to shoot the man who was fleeing after disregarding a stop call. He recounts a night ride with friends on Mitchell's Bridge road where they met a negro offering whisky and later identified the suspect as Andrew Harris. The case centers on a fatal shot fired as the victim moved toward a house, with witnesses detailing actions at Ash’s residence and the hospital transfer.
C. D. Flanigen, longtime secretary of the city Board of Education, said Friday he would consider a resolution to rescind his resignation after being asked by the board to reconsider at its Thursday meeting. He noted he had not received formal notice but would not state a definite course of action.
Respondents followed a man who had stolen ten dollars, learned his wrong name and residence, then traced him to a shack. Harris and White located the suspect near Adams’ place, pursued into the woods, and in a fast moving truck Carson fired toward the fleeing man, who fell after being struck.
An advertisement depicts a distressed housekeeper praising a vegetable tonic. The user claims relief after using the product, noting initial misery, pricing for two bottles, and recommendation to others. The copy frames the product as a mild remedy for women’s ailments and stresses its all natural ingredients.
A man named Ash confronted a loan shark style robbery at a Caryon home. He fired a pistol wounding a Black man who fled with $10. The injured man was taken to St Marys after Athens General could not treat him. Ash notified the sheriff as the case heads to the October term of the court.
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