Left Earful Makes a Strike Watchers Split Sides
A lively sports note describes Left Earful delivering a sharp strike as observers laugh at a slick inshoot. The crowd reacts with split sides to the display and humor.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1922
Page
5
Right Earful. The Game Was Nineteen Virgins Song
A garbled verse hints at a game description with a runner stealing home and a father also returning home, described in a brittle, fragmentary line. No clear event, teams, or location can be confirmed from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Veteran Cubs Hopefuls Spark 1922 Campaign
The Chicago Cubs rely on Grover Cleveland Alexander and Speed Martin as key veterans. Alexander, coming off a rough 1921, is groomed for a strong 1922 season by manager Killifer who defers to the pitcher's judgment on conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander Syeed Martinnder
Alexander
Killifer
Speed Martin
Cub
Giants favor big pitchers in rookie tryout group
John McGraw of the York Giants prefers tall rookies in a real tryout. George Stanton, a 6 feet 5 inch southpaw, McGloughlin at 6 feet 1 inch, and Claude Jonnard at 6 feet 1 inch are among hopefuls aiming to join the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGraw
The
York Giants
Giants
George Stanton
McGloughlin
Claude Jonnard
Unclear report on Detroit Tigers roster moves and player desires
Fragmentary notes indicate Leonard refuses Detroit report seeking a year, clubs consider Ward, Ehinké, and Babe Adams. Mentions Giants, Pitt, Richer Glagner, and a shortstop prospect with uncertain status. Details are garbled and names are hard to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Leonard
Detroit Tigers
Club
Cleveland Pitching Staff Stands Tall At Six Feet Or More
Ten members of the Cleveland pitching staff measure six feet or taller, making it the tallest pitching corps in organized baseball. The group emphasizes height as a strategic asset for mound presence and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mayor Refuses to Call Council On Trolley Trouble
Augusta Ga residents face trolley delays as Mayor Juliana M Smith refuses to convene city council. She says city has no stake in schedules or fares beyond citizen impact and denies personal motives behind the criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Elmifly
Becquae
Tates
Mei and Coucil
Juliana M. Smith
Local Police Announce Arrest in Ongoing Case
Police reported the arrest of a man in connection with a local incident. Authorities did not disclose further details pending charges or identification of the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Tay
Stephenson Groomed to Play Third for Indians
In Dallas Indian training camp Stephenson is groomed as successor to third baseman Larry Gardner. He rose to prominence last year after a sensational early-season stretch at second base alongside Wambsganss and substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Riggs Stephenson
Dallas
Larry Gardner
Stephenson
Bill Wambsganss
Spring Training Lineup and Hauser News From Florida
Off season sale reshaped lineup with Jack Quinn to start against the Pirates at Hot Springs Arkansas. J Collins Pittinger Smith Pratt Harris Burns O Rourke Walters fill in with last year Red Sox positions. Joe Hauser on his way to Eagle Pass camp after Mack finally gains him. Landis heads to Tampa to watch Braves Solons opening series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgh
Pirate
Hot Springs
Ark
Freddie Blake
Yannigans
Rade
Pirates
Hot Springs Ark
Jack Quinn
Yankees
Red Sox
J. Collins
Pittinger
Smith
Pratt
Harris
Burns
O'Rourke
Walters
Joe Hauser
Texas
Philadelphia
Atheletics
Mack
Eagle Pass
Mach
Hauser
Milwaukee
Landis
Braves
Solons
Washington
Judge Landis
Tampa
Boston Braves
Washington Americans
Milan
Senators
Phil Welphia
Leesburg
Fla
Corn Beef and Cabbage Feast Fulfills Saint Patrick Promise
Michael F. Maloney, longtime downtown restaurant manager, honored a wager by serving corn beef and cabbage for 15 cents on St Patrick's Day after Ireland achieved freedom within a year. A papal dispensation removed the day as a fast during Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael F. Maloney
Ireland
Free State
Plans for Auto Races at Los Angeles Speedway
Plans for a series of automobile sprint races on the Los Angeles speedway at Beverly Hills Sunday, April 2, include four 25 mile races and a final 50 mile event with national championship points. Eleven entrants have signified their intention to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Speedway
Beverly Hills
Amundsen Leaves for New York Planned Arctic Expedition
Norwegian explorer Captain Roald Amundsen sails to New York on Friday en route to Seattle where he plans to embark on a June 1 departure for a field expedition into the icebound Arctic regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christiania
Raald Amundsén
Seattle
Arctic
Auburn Tigers Defeat U S Infantry Team 1–0
Auburn Tigers edged the United States Infantry school 1 to 0 in Auburn Alabama after a pitchers duel. Columbus players Dayix and Cobb were noted as Columbus batters while Moulton and Gibson pitched and caught for Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
United States Infantry School
Columbus
Auburn Tigers
Dayix
Cobb
Battersex
Moulton
Gibson
Tigers
Detroit Lovers Tech Triumphs 7 4 Over Tech
Detroit Lovers Tech beat Georgia Tech 7 to 4 at Atlanta. Ty Cobb led the visitors with a heavy slugging display as Cobb’s team totaled ten hits while Tech collected six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ty Cobb
Georgia Tech
Tech
Detroit
Biblical Word Opens Light, Shapes City and Family Life
A Bible Conference speaker argues that open access to Scripture inspires honesty in business, education, and government. He links Caedmon to modern translations, and asserts that without biblical literacy the home falters and society risks state control and moral decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverdate
Caedmon
Wycliffe and Tynsdale
Dr. Morgan
Athens
Cmes
Morgan Lkened
Iia
Siti
Russia
Study on New Testament inspiration to appear in Sunday Sunner Herald
Fragmentary excerpt warns that without the Bible amusement becomes license and life decays. It argues the Bible guides conduct and character, urging readers to seek inspiration through sacred texts as humanity aligns with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunner Herald
Mercer Loses 11 to 2 to Columbus
The Columbus Ohio club of the American Association defeated Mercer 11 to 2. Mercer managed only two hits while Columbus collected 13, taking advantage of each Mercer opportunity in the Friday afternoon game in Macon, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Macon
Columbus Ohio Club
American Association
Josh Cody
Mercer
Sponge Bath Ritual for Hard Days
A woman who does strenuous work uses a sponge bath of equal parts vinegar and camphor before bed on particularly hard days to ease soreness and aid sleep.
Issue Report On Cottonseed Issue Report On Cottonseed
Washington reports on cottonseed issues with officials outlining causes and potential remedies. The update highlights agricultural impacts and policy considerations affecting farmers and markets.
Cottonseed and Oil Output Report Through February 28
The census bureau notes seven months ending February 28 shows cotton seed crushed 2,625,520 tons vs 3,063,649 year ago and crude oil produced 803,439,496 pounds vs 976,758,372. Refined oil output 652,526,202 pounds vs 727,760,580. cake and meal 1,180,108 tons vs 1,347,013. Linters 347,425 bales vs 345,680. Exports of maters 77,749 bales vs 25,502. On hand data provided for several products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linters
Maters
Removing gloves the handy way by a clever woman
A woman explains a neat method to remove gloves by pulling the wrist down over the hand then loosening each finger with the inside wrist. She smooths the glove with a gentle tug and blows into it before storing. The article notes an average breathing rate of 18 to 20 breaths per minute.
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Rio
Jubing
Martin
Immgraw
Acy
miQdlay McGloughlin, Jonnard and
Stanton
Ward Ehinké
Detroit Ft
Hin -Sal
Richer Glagner
Murs
Yayer i
Lincs
Prro
Myst
Ruth
Istephenson
Rook
FCHL
San Antonio
Chicago American
Senguin
Tex
New York Giants
Perth
Carter
Wadalott
Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jacksonville
Bishop
Mammaux
Jennings
Iusghey Jennings
REDS
St. Patrick's Y
Fort Worth
Moran
Atz
Forth Worth
Mich
Collegians
Detroiters
Cole
Boston
Plan Auto Races
Columbus Army School
Detroit Lovers Tech
the Bible Conference
B. B.S.H.M
Duke of Wellington
Geolik
Olivia
BY Allman
Bicker
Jim
Bick
BANKI
To. Bick
Bares
BY Satterfield
Scott
Colonial Theatre
Matinee
Tomery
BY Martin
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