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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1922

Page

15

Bulldogs Baseball Prepares For 1922 Season Amid Competition

Fair skies boost Georgia Bulldogs practice as trials for the shortstop and fielding posts continue. Coach White trims promising candidates, with Eldridge and Boney among hopefuls, while discussion centers on pitching shift toward curve balls and reduced fast-ball reliance for the 1922 campaign.

Boney Ing Breach Borgia Les White Burlera Bean Varsity Basino Richape Wilmson Eldridge Raton Ter Infers Cody Hesacasteheron Jeluteheson Smith

Georgia Road Conditions Improve Across Central and Northern Areas

Weather service reports general road conditions in central and northern Georgia are improving rapidly. Paved highways around Atlanta are easy to negotiate with few hazards. rural routes remain rough in places as repairs continue.

Georgia Atlanta

Southern Camps Reflect On 1921 Baseball Campaign

The piece discusses 1921 campaign tactics and the shift to team play. It notes the 1922 ball likely to be less lively, with improved pitching by about 25 percent. It highlights livelier equipment and stronger major league standards affecting offense and one run plays.

Tam

Babe Ruth Hits First Homer Of Training Season

Babe Ruth belted his first homer of the training season in New Orleans, sending a grand slam drive over deep right field as the Yankees defeated the New Orleans team 9 to 3. Ruth contributed heavily to the win with the bases loaded in the Thursday game.

Babe New Orleans Babe Ruth Yankees

Carpentier Retires After Medical Clearance in London

AP reports Jean Carpentier can fight no more after recent medical checks. Doctors who examined him before departure note his frail condition and the postponement of his planned bout with Ted Kid Lewis in London set for May. Carpentier weighed about 150 pounds after surgery, listed at 160 pounds officially.

Associated Press Carpentier Ted Kids London

Larry Gantt's Column Continues Amid Civil War Skirmish

Larry Gantt recounts a continued column likely from Gen Breckenridge era where Lumpkin's battery opened fire, the attackers desisted, and the group was captured near Jackson Brook Ansaga and held under guard for several days.

Breckenridge Lumpkin Jackson Brook

What Is Happening Daily at The Bible Conference

The article discusses inspiration as worded in King James and American Standard Bibles, quoting Job and Tim 2 3 and noting God breathed meaning. It argues that Old and New Testaments are linked and that writers show individual agency while receiving divine breath.

the Bible Conference BL. H. M Dr. Morgan Elihu Paul God Paul S

Relic Arsenal Building in Athens Featured as Historical Find

A fragmented account describes an arsenal building turned factory for cotton goods before being sent to the front. It notes the building as a relic in Athens and mentions muskets once sought by boys at the front, highlighting a novel suspensor story arc.

Ville Athens

The Child Thou Gavest Me at Palace Theatre

A two day engagement at the Palace Theatre presents The Child Thou Gavest Me a John M Stahl production from Associated First National. The Belgian-set drama features star cast Lewis Stone Barbara Kent William Desmond Richard C. Atkinson Adele Farrington and others with lavish sets and tasteful interiors.

Palace Theatre Hfe Johne M. Stahl Associated First National Pictures,Inc Belgium Stehl Tia Stahl Lewis Stone Barbara Calyeton William Desmond Richard C‘ltchie Headrick Adele Farrington Winter Hall Helen Howard Mayre Hall Ruby McCoy

Unloved Wife Drama Heads Athens Colonial Theatre

The play The Unloved Wife premiers at the Colonial Theatre next Thursday with a ladies only matinee. Cast and scenic production praised as a dramatic success promising entertainment and discussion of marital fidelity and deception.

Athens Colonial Itiona Miss May Colonial Theatre

Buster Brown and Tige Set to Visit Athens Monday

Buster Brown and Tige visit Athens Monday at 4 15 p m at Michael Bros store if fair weather. Tige will perform and Buster share experiences plus free souvenirs for children. If rain, attendance moves to Strand Theatre at the same time.

Buster Tige Athens Michael Michael Bros Strand Theatre

Trial resumes for John A. Ealter and Hard Top Bottomley case

London AP report says the case against Hard tp Bottomley, MP and former publisher of John Bull, was resumed on Thursday. He is charged with converting to his own use 6,000 pounds belonging to the Victory Bond club.

London Associated Press Tp Bottomley Parliam Joni Bull Victory Bond Club

Receivers of Stolen Goods Bound Over

Two men,Charlie Leird and Tugelo Leird, accused of receiving stolen goods, were bound over to a city court at a justice of peace hearing in Athens Wednesday afternoon. The goods were alleged to have been stolen from a box car in a local freight yard.

Chariie Leird Tugelo Leird Athens

Presbyterians Plan Self Denial Week Across U S

The Presbyterian church will hold Self Denial Week from March 19 to 26, inviting over three million members to give up small pleasures to fund missionary educational and benevolent boards. Women may skip candy, cosmetics, movies, while men forego lunches, smoking, theatre outings, and flowers.

New York Presbyteria United States Henry C. Swearingen

Commandery No 14 Brings Temple Rite to Masonic Hall

The Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 will hold an inspection and confer the Order of the Temple at the Masonic Temple this Friday evening March 17 at 8 oclock. Past Grand Commander A G Miller of Waycross Ga will inspect. Sir Knights urged to attend.

Acdhigelia Godfrey de Bouillon E. T Masonic Temple A. G. Miller Waycross Order of the Temple

Dempsey May Meet Lewis in Mixed Match

Billy Sandow, manager of Ed Lewis, world heavyweight wrestling champion, deposited a $5,000 check with the Nashville Banner sports editor as part of a challenge to Jack Dempsey for a mixed match between the two champions to be staged anywhere.

Nashville Tenn Billy Sandow Stranger) Lewis Nashville Banner Jack Dempsey

Where The Best Eats Are Today At Piggly Wiggly

Fresh produce selection at Piggly Wiggly highlights Snap Beans Squash Bell Peppers Potatoes Celery Apples Oranges Bananas and other fruits and vegetables. Shopping guide notes ripe varieties and crisp produce available in store.

California Lai Yys

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