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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1922

Page

6

Maine Blazes Not Checked in Rapid Forest Fire

JACKMAN MAINE There was no halt Friday to the forest fire that started in cut over land north of town three days earlier and raced through slash piles. Fire swept through Aroostook County forests toward Moose River region as extra firefighters were rushed in. Lumbermen say damage will be heavy as pulp wood piles burn and families flee the smoke.

Jackman Maine Here Aroosyork Moose River

Fashion Description of Gown with Purple Velvet Detailing

A dated fashion note describes a purple velvet gown in a less conservative style. It highlights a high close-fitting choker collar, long light sleeves, and exquisite hip drapery as the sole ornamentation.

Thorntons Luncheonette Dinner and Supper Menu Oct 7 1922

A historic menu item listing luncheonette options for October 7 1922 with two meals and multiple courses. Dinner includes veal or roast beef options, sides, salads, and beverages priced at 50c. Supper offers pork chops, puddings, rolls, and fruit dishes. Also notes Norfolk oyster shipment and assorted produce with cake specials and a Sunday order option.

Athens High overwhelms Washington High 24 to 0 in season opener

Athens High defeated Washington High 24 to 0 as Mapp scored three touchdowns and Davis added one. Nicholson directed the Maroon defense while Nash stood out for Washington. Grove suffered a wrist injury on the opening kickoff as Athens seized control with a strong line and relentless straight plunges.

Hal Jackson Athens Washington High Washington Crew Nicholson Ma‘roon Mapp Tad” Davis Tenny Bishop Jimmy Williams Nash Washington Washington High Inds Grove Maroon Athens High Agate Bucks Green Davis High Athens High Bruner G. Bishop Re Vaughan le . Willams R E . Forbes Fowler Bishop Ry Spratley Ec. Lucas Rom Sak H. Neal Q. Nash Callaway Groves Jackson Wingfield Burpee B. Bishop C. Williams Georgia Sage Simowitz Washington Hi Muppington Hi

Cubs Take First From White Sox Since 1916 in Intercity Tilt

Chicago report notes a 10 to 3 Cubs victory over the White Sox, their first win against the AL rivals since 1916 as prep season continues. Football camps across the Big Ten end with teams gearing up for weekend openers including Northwestern facing Georgia after intense late scrimmage sessions.

Chicago Cubs White Sox

Two Golf Kings Meet at Oakmont in 72 Holes

Walter Hagen of New York and Eugene Sarazen of Pittsburgh contested the early stage of a two day match at Oakmont to determine the official world golf champion. The 72 hole struggle began on Friday with both players displaying strong form as the event unfolded.

Tittsburg Oakmont Chapmion Walter Hagen New York Eugene Sarazen Pitteburgh

Rain Quenches Forest Fires Near Cobalt Ontario

Heavy Friday rain virtually ended forest fires around the city. The disaster reportedly claimed about sixty lives and erased Haileybury and nearby settlements. Thirty-three bodies recovered. many others missing. Trains bring tents, food, bedding for about five thousand homeless who have wandered into Cobalt.

Cobalt Ont Haileybury Halleybury

Freshman Gridders Open Season With AMA Here Today

Georgia freshmen under Ford Coach William-Pierce White meet Riverside Academy at Sanford Field at 3 30 pm in Athens. Notable players include Nolan Richardson Sage Brumby Kilpatrick and Brumby or Perkins at quarterback. Riverside counters with Rosy Hosenfeld and a heavy front, aiming for a light yet potent attack. The game promises a local grid spectacle following Georgia-Chicago exposure and local prep talent.

Georgia Bulldogs Chicago Ford William — Pierce White Sterling Georgia Riverside Academy Sanford Geld Bill Beltef Ita Nolan Richardson Atlanta Tech Hi Nolan Sage Bawa Buster Kilpatrick Athens Thumby Perkins Brumby Riverside Rosy” Hosenfeld Richardson Moore Carrol Bans Lipscomb Tipping Kilpatick Simowicz Heriot Georgia-Chicago

Southern grid slate features numerous intercollegiate games

The day’s schedule lists Georgia facing Chicago in Chicago and Sewanee meeting Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. North Carolina plays Yale in New Haven, Virginia opposes Princeton in Prince ton, Alabama hosts Oglethorpe in Tuscaloosa, Tech meets Davidson in Atlanta, Auburn faces Spring Hill in Montgomery, and other matchups include Notre Dame at Danville, Furman hosting Florida in Gainesville, Washington and Lee vs NC State in Lexington, Mercer vs Dahlonega in Macon, Vanderbilt against Henderson-Brown in Nashville, Tulane meeting Miss College in New Orleans, Clemson vs Newberry in Clemson.

Georgia Chicago Sewanee Pennsylvania Philadelphia North Carolina Yale New Hayes Virginia Princeton Alabama Oglethorpe Tuscaloosa Tech Davidson Atlanta Auburn Spring Hill Montgomery Notre Mississippi Danville Furman Va Florida Calnes Ina Ibroken Tieta Georgia Bulldogs Stagg Petrela Crimson Tide Tusccatoosans Spring Hill College Tigers Vanderbilt Henderson-Brown Commodores Tiger Tech Wildcats

Giants Rally Past Yankees In Wild Game

A noisy 18 inning summary shows the New York Giants edging the Yankees. Key moments include Scott advancing to third on a misplayed grounder, Frisch driving in runs with a sacrifice fly and Frisch later singling to right as Bancroft scores. Ruth's late baserunning antics and Meusel’s hits figure prominently amid multiple innings of offense and errors.

Bancroft Ward Scott Groh Hoyt Dugan Frisch Witt Meusel Meouse Young Yankees Ruth Babe Ruth Nitcher Meusels Giants Kelly Cunningham Schang Smith Kot Long Dob Meusel Pipp Meunsel Elmer Smith Smith Hugh Jennings McNally Jones Ankees

Four Dixie Teams In North Today Clash In Intersections

Four Dixie football teams meet in the north today in intersectional clashes. Georgia faces Chicago, Sewanee battles Penn in Philadelphia, Virginia meets Princeton at Princeton, and North Carolina travels to Yale with strong offense led by Red Johnson. Georgia, Alabama connected squads and others across the South vie for bragging rights as early-season contests unfold.

Banner Herald offers book covers for Athens students

The Banner-Herald invites Athens schoolchildren to obtain durable, attractive covers for all their school books except geography. It promises instructions on how to cut out and apply the covers and says further notices will announce eligibility and distribution details.

Banner-Herald Athens Banner- Herald

Yankees Giants Lineup and Play by Play Summary

Two base hits by Schang Mipp and Frisch contribute to a rough game summary as the Yankees fall to the Giants. Scattered fielding errors and a late rally by the Giants produce a final scoreline of 6 to 0. Hoyt takes the loss while J Scott picks up a win in relief. Attendance details and sideline notes include Dixie Flyer breakfast and the Del Prado Hotel visit. The Georgia Bulldogs and Chicago Maroon face preparations for an upcoming clash at the university.

Dixie Flyer del Prado 8. V. Sanford

Bulldogs Open Western Season Against Chicago in Chicago

The University of Georgia Bulldogs arrived in Chicago in fine spirits to face the Maroon Jerseys at Stagg Field Saturday, opening the collegiate season in Chicago. Tickets went on sale Friday as Georgia looked to capitalize on their form while Chicago’s football marriors aimed to spoil the Bulldogs’ opener.

Bulldogs Takeight Skull Georgia Chicago Eleven Harold Lewis Otto Strohmeir Chicago University of Georgia Bulldogs Stagg Field University of Chicago

Mrs James Stillman Wins Court Costs In Divorce Suit

WHITE PLAINS N Y supreme court justice Morschauser presided as Mrs James Stillman and her estranged husband reached terms in a divorce case She was awarded court costs after the suit progressed through the tally of motions and rulings as the court settled the financial aspects of the split.

James Stillman Victor White Plains N. Y Supreme Court Morschauser

Where The Best Eats Are Today

A catalog style listing of fresh produce and grocery items. Names include beans cabbage butter beans corn yellow squash rutabaga turnips iceberg lettuce celery bell peppers cranberries apples pears grapes bananas hams beefs breakfast bacon cheeses chips jams jellies coffee flour and canned goods from brands such as KING-HODGSON Benson Heinz Paul’s White Rose Sunbeam Queen Missouri and more. The reader is presented with a sales oriented inventory typical of a 20th century grocery feature.

King - Hodgson Paul's Sunbeam Coffee Missouri

Stillman divorce case anchors Friday referees and actions

Friday confirmed referees in the divorce case for Anne A Still defending against banker husband. The proceedings proceed with Mrs Stillman authorized to act in the suit, affecting the Stillman divorce matter in the court.

Anne A. Still

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lee Norfolk Arnold, Abney & Co the Sporting World Earle Watson Athens HI Maroons As! Mapp Rogers Sun Maid Rogers Quality Bread the Associated Press Cubs and White SOX Chiicago U. OF GA Ghidrilla Town Stags A.M.A Sanford Field DIXIE N. C Sewanee-Penn Mipp Sacrifice Bale Frisch Bunerose J. Scott BE. Smith Hart Main Eall McCormick Owens Klem Ni Hilderbrand Rame Meuse Yankees Ab O. A R Meusel Ward McNaly Hoy P. Jones Baker Brancroft Tireh Meus Young E.smith Stegeman King - Hodgson Co Benson's New York State Cukes’ Relish Mayvon Naise Chuck Lie Lh Piggly Wiggly del Monte Pigely Wiggly Paddock Company
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