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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1922

Page

6

Savannah convention elicits high praise and new standards

The 1921 Savannah convention drew over nine hundred delegates and adopted the AAL Standard of Excellence. Dallas speaker B B Lee headlines the 1922 program while Dr M E Dodd leads a sunrise service in Shraveport. Delegates enjoyed Tybee Island boat ride and surf bathing during the event.

Savannah B. B. Lee Dallas Texas M.E. Dodd Shraveport Tybee Island

Bulldogs Sing Victory Over Mississippi College 6 to 0

Georgia defeated Mississippi College 6 to 0 at Sanford Field on Thursday. Boney led the offense with multiple hits, while the Georgia defense capitalized on five Mississippi errors. Salem, Lambright, and the Bulldog infield supported pitcher Lambright, and the game served as a benefit for the University M. C. A. Box score and summary follow.

Bulldogs Mississippi College Sanford Field Band of Sale Georgia Moundsman Mississippi Eorgia Bale Keystone Delta Lads Lambright Sale Lambight University

JoyoUS day baseball game between Mississippi and Georgia

Georgia and Mississippi faced off with a 1 1 tie in the early innings and a late surge by Georgia. Dickens hit a ninth inning double play and Thomhkson, Boney, Stolen bases by Busby Clark Gul Tey added to the scoring. Sale and Lambright combined on the mound with 12 hits allowed and 2 500 in attendance.

Georgia Cody Hutcheson Clarke Eldridge Thomason Boney Sam Bulldogs Powers Mey Sale Hamilton Mississippi Nuy Bungles Dickens Thomhkson Busby Clark Gul- Tey Lambright Lette of Sale Kaliska AB. R

Georgia Leaves Today for Two Mercer Series

Coach White takes the Bulldogs to Macon for a two game series with Mercer to close Georgia’s baseball schedule. Frost and Pantone start on the mound, Cody at second, Boney at first, with Sam anchoring the batting order. Large student turnout expected as Mercer hosts the last games of the season and fans look for strong Georgia defense and hitting.

White Bulldogs Macon Mercer Georgia Frost Pantone Cody Boney Sam Baptists Tattore Kentucky Fes Gerey Mercer-Georgia

Golf tourney in Birmingham yields bright play by women

In the Southern Golf Association championship division Mrs Davier Lown des of Atlanta led Mrs Matt Murphy of Birmingham by five at the turn in Thursday action. Other results include Miss Rosalie Mayer of Atlanta defeating Mrs Kenneth Duffield of Memphis 6 and 4 and Mrs Thomas Paine of Atlanta defeating Mrs L H Beck of Atlanta 1 up 20 holes. Semi final pairings set for tomorrow feature Mrs Dozer Lowndes versus Mrs Thomas Paine and Mrs T Williams versus Miss Mayer. Mrs Giesmer of Birmingham eliminated Mrs Dave Gant, holder of the 1920 title.

Birmingham Ala Davier Lowndes Atlanta Matt Murphy Southern Golf Association Thomas Paint L. H. Beck Rosalie Mayer Kenneth Duffield Memphis Dozer Lowndes Thomas Paine T. Williams Mise Fe Mayer T. T. Williams Henry Giesmer Geismer Dave Gant

Defendant calmly describes crime in trial

In Columbia South Carolina Ira Harrison, M Jeffords and Glenn Treece face trial for a planned crime. The defendant calmly details the events and names witnesses including Jeffords and Treece as character witnesses. The jury heard their testimony this morning as the case proceeded.

Columbia Ira Harrison Himsel M. Jeff ‘Ords Glenn Treece H Arnetto Jeffords Tréece

Move to Abolish Twelve-Hour Day in Steel Industry

President Harding hosted a White House conference with 41 iron and steel leaders and government officials to discuss ending the twelve-hour workday. The session emphasized no governmental interference in private business while signaling a possible nationwide revival in industry as a goal.

Washington White House Harding Iron and Steel Industry Mellon Hoover Davis

Big League Results and Output Restrictions Report

A brief item notes Diamond mines in South Africa restricting production. The report mentions league results context briefly and cites shifting outputs, with limited details on affected companies or dates. Authorities may be adjusting supply, while market observers monitor price implications and worker implications.

Where The Best Eats Are Today

Fresh produce listed includes ripe tomatoes kale snap beans and water from Piggly Wiggly with brief mention of availability an unidentified reader message in a small town grocery context.

Great Progress of Georgia B Y P U in 1890s Convention

The Georgia Baptist Young People's Union grew from its 1895 roots to over 42 000 members and 1600 unions. Its first Macon convention was in 1896 with J L White as president, followed by successive leaders in Washington, Moultrie, Macon, Griffin, and Gainesville as the organization expanded statewide.

Athens Hell Georgia Macon J. L. White J. J. Wethfeld Wineries C. Norman Washington Cmanteation J. B. Howell Moultrie Norman J. W. Merritt Gainesville

Why Some Women Use Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy

A short promotional piece argues that happiness and success come from inner freedom and cheerfulness. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves aches and the blues, giving women a new lease on life and improved well being.

Lydia E Am

Watson Protests Malone Conviction in France

Washington reports Senator Harris protests a conviction in France tied to a Geonolan visit. The protest focuses on the legality of the ruling and questions of jurisdiction and procedure. The episode adds tension to ongoing diplomatic and political exchanges between the nations involved.

Washington France Harris Ead I Geonolan Rtocra Ae Department

Wall of Water Damages Tie Town on Thursday

Fragmentary report notes a dam breach near Tie Town on Thursday sweeping away several small houses and forcing evacuations. Details are incomplete but authorities warn of continuing flooding and urge caution.

Ani Jose Li Bat All Governtea

Harding address planned for final session at commerce meeting

President Harding is slated to speak at the final session of the tenth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, with Secretary Hughes and Chairman Lasker also listed among the speakers. The program notes an address by President Harding and remarks by Hughe and Lasker as part of the concluding proceedings.

Washington Harding

Convention Commits to Elections and Reports at Final Session

The final business session of the convention Thursday opened with the election of directors and reports from committees followed by action on resolutions previously adopted at group meetings. All items had been presented to the board of directors for approval on Wednesday.

Chamber

Two Swimming Contests Set For Saturday At Y M C A

The Athins Y M C A to stage two swimming contests Saturday afternoon at the Y pools. Girls compete at 3 30 with six events including sprints and dives, while boys swim at 6 00 featuring ten events from 20 yard dashes to a 100 yard run and distance finage. Public invited.

Roberson WS Surprise at the Resistance

A terse note records Roberson WS surprised at resistance. The fragment mentions Amy Bic under tal med einen did for me and Tanjac sold by gists, suggesting a minor sales or disposition event with unclear details.

Amy Bic Gists Adv

Sacred Concert at Hill Baptist Church May 21 1922

John A. Ector presents his chorus in a Sunday afternoon concert at Hill Baptist Church corner Reese and Pope streets. The event, typically held in July for University summer school students, is moved earlier so local students and teachers may hear it before leaving the city. The concert features top county musicians.

Colinetetat Ata Nea John A. Ector Hilla First

Larry Gants Column Continues with Relic Gun Find

The column notes fifteen hundred guns dumped into the Oconee, now rusted fragments confirming once there were arms. A relic piece was saved by Jone and given to Tom Bailey for safekeeping. Political mentions surface around Mr C H Arnold and legislative speculation.

Oconee Jone Tom Bailey C.H. Arnold Arnold

Oglethorpe Report on Local Figures and Street News

A casual street report notes residents including C. Randal and several who were members of the Senate. The item reflects ordinary local chatter about people and public service, with no single event highlighted.

Oglethorpe Yeand C. Ranald The Senate

Georgian Hot Merchants Land Menu Item List

A menu fragment presents various dishes including Cream of Chickeney Toast with Green P Pot Roast of Bee cinre Sante Potatoes Fried Summer Squash Corn Muffins ES View Bread Bread, Butter, Pudd and Orange Sauce Coffee Tea. The text mentions Georgian Hot Merchants Land with numerical fragments 0. 1 and repeated item wording.

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