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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
6
Mercer brings two top pitchers, Stone and Thompson, to challenge Georgia at Athens. The series test pits Mercer’s strong rotation against Georgia bats and hurlers, with Stone’s past dominance and Thompson’s fresh form shaping a likely thriller. The broader Southern conference notes Vanderbilt’s admission and athletic rules, plus Judge Landis and local baseball news.
Local store displays fresh fish such as eel and shad along with snapper and mushroom items. Fresh vegetables include tomatoes cucumbers lettuce celery and spring onions. Store advertised price specials and quality produce from King Hodson Co.
The Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League final ended 28 to 23 in favor of Princeton Tigers over Penn. Princeton balanced with no standout star, while a forward with a special mask aided by spectacles. Separate notes discuss strong prospects for New York and St. Louis teams in the league races and rough odds for Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Chicago Cubs in the National.
Cleveland Am ericans plan a regular pitching staff incl Coveleskle, Bagby, Uhle, Sotheron, Mails, Morton and Keefe. Two recruits from Barton, Odenwald, Lindsey, Guess, Pott nd Bisonette expected to fill spots with Barton and Odenwald favorites. Boats remainSouth till April 1 per Cincinnati Reds manager Moran.
Ships scheduled to be held here Saturday night have been postponed to April 18, it was announced Thursday. The delay affects local maritime displays and related public viewing plans.
MOBILE Ala Two new members are now regulars on the pitching staff for the Browns Dave Danforth from Columbus and Wayne Wright from Louisville join Urban Shocker Elam Vangilder Davie Bil Bayne and Ray Kolp The era leader Urban Shocker won 27 games last season and is easing into spring conditioning Danforth, a southpaw, is expected to anchor the rotation Wright, a Ohio State graduate, previously tried by the Browns two seasons ago and now seems ready for the American League season
James Pepper Austin remains with the St. Louis Browns and will celebrate his 40th birthday next December. Despite losing a regular spot to Frank Ellerbe, he continues to train for multiple infield positions and insists he can still contribute in the American League this spring.
Angel Face a musical comedy played to a well filled Athens audience Thursday evening at the Colonial theatre. The production pleased with musical songs and a pretty chorus. Miss Marguerite Zender, returning star, was pleasing in her new role. The lively entertainment lifted audience spirits for the two and a half hours.
The Disciples of Christ plan the Group Evangelism Congress for North Georgia at East Point Christian Church in Atlanta from April 4 to 6. Dr. R. L. Porter will speak twice on recruiting for the ministry and the restoration plea. James E. Sturgia is also listed on the program.
A large program in Cincinnati will feature ministers from churches of Chiat and several Georgia speakers. Dr J Randall Farris of Savannah Dr W H of Columbus Ind pr C J Sharp of Hammon Ind Dr Traverse Harrison and Dr C C Crawford of Cincinnati Ohio are listed among participants along with other Georgia men. Large attendance of Northeast Georgia Christian church members is expected.
In New York a nationwide coal strike is set to begin April 1 as 595000 union miners will lay down tools when their contract expires. Subcommittees push for a 20 percent wage increase, $5.20 daily for unskilled labor, and a union dues checkoff, while operators demand wage cuts to match reduced living costs.
The report notes widespread layoffs and absences as plant closings take effect. About 21,000 workers remained on payroll by week’s end, with 7,000 of the Adie group out of work after the Arlington mills shut down amid union tensions. Everett and Methuen mills shut entirely, while five other plants operated with dwindling staff. Woolen mills, including American Woolen, operated to some extent but did not join the wage reduction.
The event drew over 200 Dodge and old car owners for prize drawings of cash and goods. Abit Nix oversaw the drawings awarding $12.50 to W J Carruth and $750 to E S Sell, with Hugh Massey among top prize winners. Prizes included $10 to A F Anderson and $5 to Capt Jew Nicholson, amid a display of automobile brand promotions.
A list of merchants and prizes is presented, naming stores such as Goodman, J Bush & Co, Fickett Jewelry Co, Manhattan Cafe, The McGregor Co, Wingfield Cash Grocery Co, Lawler Motor Co, Hilley & Jones Co, Yow Brothers, Morris Music Shop, Krafts and more. The document notes winners entitled to prizes and directs winners to call at the indicated stores to claim rewards, including gloves, hats, kitchenware, and various consumer goods. It features a long roster of businesses and a sweepstakes outline with numerous prize items and participating shops.
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