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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement pitches National Cash Registers as essential for anyone handling money or records. It claims the devices save money daily, pay for themselves quickly, come in over 500 types, and improve accuracy of sales, charges, and cash flow with a receipt system.
Washington on October 3 reports an unofficial 1912 U S cotton crop of about 12.7 million bales of 500 pounds each. The estimate relies on government methodology and notes crop condition at 69.6 percent of normal on September 25, slightly above the ten year average but below last year. Ginning through September 25 totaled 3,055,083 bales with 23.6 percent of the crop already shipped.
The 1912 Georgia football opener set for tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. features the Red and Black against the University of Chattanooga. Chattanooga is described as a strong squad based on recent scores, including a 6-5 win over Mercer last fall and a narrow 1-point loss in 1910. Coach Cunningham lists the lineups with Parrish Bowden Conklin ends and Wheatley Morris Harris at fullback, among others, as officials set admission at 50 cents general and 25 cents grandstand for ladies admission.
The piece sketches a playful verse about a baseball vow and pressure on Ted to keep promises. It riffs on strikes and swings with witty wordplay and flirtatious sports imagery, ending as the narrator notes a forthcoming fitting occasion.
The piece details Coach Cunningham praising a productive practice session with stronger team play. Injured player Steve Crump nears return and John Morris is slated to see action. the game is set for 3:30 PM with captains to decide quarter length. Officials include Wahoo, Creekmore, and West. spectators are asked to stay off the field during practice.
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