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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
8
The Sporting World notes Georgia and Chicago meet after Harvard Princeton results. Mercer surprised with an unusual nine-man defensive front that crumpled Georgia’s offense but left gaps for passes. Chicago may improve in backfield strength while the line weakens slightly.
Luncheon menu dated October 5, 1920 lists Pure Tomato Soup Chicken Pan Pie or Beef roast Delmonico Potatoes Boiled Onions Blackeyed Peas torn Muffins Hot Biscuit Sweet Potato Pudding Coffee Tea or Milk 50c Supper October 5 1922 offers Cold Boiled Ham or Fresh Fried Oysters Baked Stuffed Potato Rice And Gravy Boston Baked Beans Peach Pie Hot Rolls
Two nights of eerie rappings and moans on Clifton avenue prompted Misa Lilian Maloney to tell police her brother in law William Monahan posed as a ghost to drive her from her father's home. Police found the sisters fighting when they arrived Wednesday morning.
The American Legion presents a Thursday boxing card at Moss Auditorium with a ten round main event Fearless Ferns versus Jackie Carr and a semi windup eight rounds Battling Benson versus Kid Napple. All fighters hail from Atlanta and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Local fans expect a strong turnout as bids to finance fall and winter boxing continue. Carr is a World War II veteran with numerous injuries, noted for his slam-bang style, while Ferns favors technical boxing. Napple recently defeated Benson in Atlanta, triggering a fiery rematch bid. A preliminary five round bout between Senegambians precedes the star events. Admission is limited and doors open promptly for the eight-thirty start.
In a Wednesday statement H W Miller vice president of Southern Railway System reports the fleet transition was completed in 12 days after the shopmen strike ended. An accumulation of 14126 cars stalled or sidelined was cleared by October 1 restoring all yards terminals and passenger trains. Embargoes on connections were lifted and the system is ready to handle all traffic offered.
University freshmen open season at Sanford Field against Riverside Academy coached by Cunningham. Coach White lists about 30 players with Smith and Sage contending for center, Lipscomb Tippen and Lewis at guards, ends Oliver Richardson Moore Jones forming a strong group, and a backfield including Nelson Herriot and Kilpatrick among others for the 3:30 Saturday kickoff.
Twenty one Georgia Bulldogs treked to Chicago for a Saturday clash with Alonzo Stagg's Maroons. Coach Stegeman leads the party with Captain Whelchel Vandiver Grayson and Newton on defense and Fletcher backs on offense. The squad will reach Chicago Friday morning and a large Athens contingent travels in the private car.
Clarke county board of education adopted resolutions expressing appreciation for the faithful service of J W Collier who served over twelve years on the Clarke county board of education. The notices were distributed to the Press and detail his long tenure and contributions to local schooling.
Undersigned offers for sale the W. J. Gardner stock of books stationery office supplies printing presses machinery fixtures accounts and other property. Bids considered at meeting of creditors in the office of Howell Cobb referee 314 Son Mat Bldg Athens Ga October 1 1922 at 10 o clock a m. Henry H West Trustee W J Gardner Bankrupt.
A vintage ad offers a penny package of Foley products for coughs and pains in exchange for mailing a cutout with name and address to Foley and Co. in Chicago. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills as remedies and claims nationwide sale.
Clarke county selects James W. Morton while the chamber of commerce names Frank O. Miller and the Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R names Mrs. James Lester Sexton. The Woman's Club picks Mrs. Thomas W. Green and other groups will announce their choices.
The Walker convention in Macon drew about 2,500 people as the next governor pledged to expose grafters and lobbyists. He denounced a well known pernicious lobby based at the Kimball House and praised steps toward disintegration by the last legislature.
The speech outlines investigation into highway work and staff reorganizations to prevent recurrences. It praises Georgian women joining public life and hints at leadership in state affairs. A large convention opened with prayer and Culpepper nomination as secretary and committees named. Macon Telegraph endorses Governor Harrill and Senator George.
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