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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1922

Page

8

Lord Rallies Defeats Tendler in Boxing Ring

Benny Leonard, world lightweight champion, defended his title in a twelve round no decision bout against Philadelphia’s Tendler in Jersey City. Tendler matched speed in early rounds, but Leonard surged after mid rounds, drawing praise as the standout challenger and signaling few rivals for the title.

Jersey City Benny Leonard Tendler Philadelphia Ringalde Jine + Schallenger Willie Mitcheme Leonard Léonard Tenler Kansas

Bradberry Nine Lands 11 9 Victory Over Smith

Bradberry Nine defeated Smith 11 to 9 in a muddy, error filled game at the Y Playground. Whitey Davis powered Smith with a home run and a triple, while Bradberry’s Frank Holden and Howard McWhorter starred in the field and on the mound. The late surge by Bradberry with three runs in the seventh tipped the scale as darkness neared and the crowd packed the stands for a showdown with Hedgood and Neibling.

Whitey” Davis Lee Bradberry Bradberry Smith Whitey Davis Frank Holden Frank Tony Costa Howard McWrdotter Hojqvara Bradberry Clan Hines Fiee Hiltard Smithites Hedgood Neibling

Watson Spring Featured As Delightful Georgia Summer Spot

Larry Gantt’s column invites readers to visit Watson Spring in Georgia, praising its charm and hospitality. Ralph Bright welcomes friends and the public, urging formation of parties to enjoy a entertaining resort visit for a day or more.

Zens Ralph Brightwell Georgia Watson Spring

Baseball Scores From Southern and National Leagues

Thursday results show Memphis defeating Atlanta 3 to 1 in the second game rainout. New Orleans beat Chattanooga 4 to nothing while Birmingham topped Nashville 7 to 5 and Mobile downed Little Rock 5 to 2. Today Memphis visits Atlanta, Chattanooga at New Orleans, Nashville at Birmingham, Little Rock at Mobile. In the American League New York beat St Louis 6 to 5 in 11 innings, Detroit defeated Washington 9 to 1, Cleveland shut out Philadelphia 11 to 2, Chicago beat Boston 4 to 3. Today New York at St Louis, Washington at Detroit, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland. In the National League New York defeated St Louis 12 to 7, Boston beat Chicago 8 to 7 in 10 innings, Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 6 to 5, St Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham Nashville Mobile Little Rock St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louia Phildelphia CincInnati Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnat I . L. Pet Cleveland Washington Pet Boston Necene

Georgia Tech Alumni Clash in Athens August 3

The article recalls Georgia Tech and Georgia connected figures from 1912 to 1919. Edgar Montague, known as tittle Monty, starred for Tech in 1912 to 1913 and later captained a baseball team in 1915 to 1919. He now works for Southern Bell in the Motor Vehicle department and plays second base for the company team. The piece notes Teets married a Athens beauty, has a daughter, and is in the cotton business there. The Georgia Tech Alumni scrap is set for August 3 with Montague leading the company team in run scoring and a .439 batting figure.

Zes Georgia Teets Georgia Tech Atlanta Edgar Ws Nadde Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Keystone Tor Tech Georgia-Tech

Bell Endorsed By Leading Lawyers

Prominent attorneys across Georgia endorse Judge R C Bell of the Albany circuit for the court of appeals. Dignitaries including Frank Hooper Albert G Foster Roland Elila J R Pottle Sheppard Bryan and others voiced support. Bell will stand for re election for the unexpired term of Judge Ben Hill appointed until the next general election on the first Tuesday in November.

Banner-Herald Atlanta Gar R. C. Bell Albany Court of Appeals Frank Hooper Albert G. Foster Madison Roland Elila Macon J R. Pottle Sheppard Bryan Bell Ben Hill

Central of Georgia Railway asks workers to return

President Wilson informs Central of Georgia Railway shop employees they may report for duty at once. Returning workers with seniority rights will restart as new hires after a period, while others without accepted seniority lose prior status. The company and workers face a stalled national settlement, urging a return to duty to restore transportation.

Central of Georgia Railway Wilson Ose Watt The Central Winburn

Read Banner Want Ads in The Banner-Herald Athens

Classifieds highlight local wants and offers from Athens businesses and residents. Short items list goods for sale services help wanted and real estate opportunities with contact details and prices where provided.

Athens

Coal Distribution Plan In Hands Of States

Washington reports the federal scheme for emergency coal distribution now rests with state cooperation. A central committee of department heads is to oversee operations within each state, except railways, with Hoover requesting state officials to set up the necessary distribution and price controls. Communications regulator Atchison also asked state bodies to aid in enforcing priority orders for coal transport and other essentials.

Washington J Beriachety Ib Peing Hoover Etter Noye Fet Scatander Interstate Commerce Atchison

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

Ancient Egypt valued women’s plant knowledge for medicine. Hippocrates later studied herbs. Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, promoted as a woman’s remedy, was introduced decades ago and sold as a natural plant-based medicine for women’s ailments.

Ueir Ia Ara Egypt Hippocrate Lydia Lydia E. Pinkham

Athens Colored School Building alterations bid notice

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until Noon city time August 1 1922 for additions and alterations in the East Athens Colored School Building. Plans and specifications may be had by mail at my office in the City W Barnett City EngineerJul 26 27 29.

Lcity East Athens W. Barnett

Alumni Baseball Series Promises Georgia Tech Tilt At Sanford Field

The third in a series previews the August 3 Sanford Field game between ex Georgia and Tech stars, with a rematch set for August 12 at Poncey Park Atlanta. July 11 tied 4 4 after 10 innings at Woodville. lineups feature Georgia stars including Teets Philpot, noted pitcher and two time All Southern, famed for a no hit game against Tech in 1919.

Georgia Tech Sanford Field Poncey Park Atlanta Woodville John Dec Brown C. Philpot Georgia Tech Philpot

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