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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1922

Page

6

ALL-PLAYGROUND TEAM PICKED BY WATSON

The Banner-Herald names its first and second All-Playground teams listing W. Davis S. Thornton and others at infield positions. Pitchers include Bedgood and Link with Nebelings and Andru as backups. Outfield stars feature McWhorter Howard and Clarence Mapp, with notes on fielding and hitting progress.

Banner-Herald W. Davis G. Thornton Komiing H. Smith Goodman Bradberry Se Hightower W. Thornton Tenienet Bedgood Pecanaparseremee Santa Morton Hodgson Wally Pope Wally Lefty Bedgood Star Smith Link Andy Andru Markspoy Ee Wachtinas Urilliance Thornton Forbes Platter Billy Pittard Billy Micel Lanier Causa Claxy Bob McWhorter Howard McWhorter Clarence Mapp Garden Stara Clarence Moes

Rain Delays Bedgood Bolshevists Opening Series at Y Playground

Rain interfered with the Bedgood Bolshevists opening series at Y Playground. Bedgood faces Forbes on the mound for the Bolshevists as the teams assemble a probable lineup. The Banner Herald notes Bedgood and Bradberry as top infielders, with Marion Conolly excelling at short and behind the plate.

Bedgood Bedgood-Bolshevists Y Playground W.T. Forbes Bolstievists Iery Ceocne Bradberry Rocco Quillian M cWhorter Mapp Marion Conolly Banner Herald Smith Club Bedyood Nethiing Thi Kirt Kytle Abe Goodman Lee Bradberry

Club Standings and Scores In MLB and Minor Details

Yesterday's results show American League teams with New York defeating Boston 9 to 4 in Philadelphia, Detroit edging St Louis 5 to 4, and Boston losing to Washington 12 to 3 in Chicago. Giants beat Boston 7 to 6 in New York in the first game of a twin bill as Long George Kelly homered for the Giants.

Philadelphia New York St. Louis Detroit Washington Boston Chicago-Cleveland Chicago Cleveland Giants Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn

Athens High Grid Candidates Begin Work At Y M C A Gym

Athens High grid hopefuls gathered for the first workout in the gym as wet weather kept drills indoor. With Coach Weihrs absent, Physical Director Jones led over twenty aspirants through drills while noting Clarence Mapp will not return to school. Veterans include Bishop Forbes Jackson Davis Williams Moon Wingfield Epps and others, with newcomer McPae from Columbus likely to challenge for a position. Outdoor practice starts Wednesday when Coach Weihre arrives from Savannah as the stiffest schedule in school history is arranged.

Athens Charley Weihrs Jones Maroon and White Clarence Mapp Bishop Forbes Frank Jackson Davis Williams Leathers Moon Wooten Green Ashford Epps Price Upchurch Mitchell Ginn Davia Higginbotham McPae Columbus Weihre Savannah

Bulldogs Start Damp Football Practice At Uga

Rain drenched the opening sessions as more than twenty candidates reported to Coach H J Stegeman for morning and afternoon drills. Captain Whelchel Vandiver Anderson Newton M Day R Day Boney Ossineky Frye Freeman back players plus Randall Thompson Fletcher Clarke Cleckly Lost Butler showed in the field. Larry Conover arrived from Pennsylvania to assist in skull sessions and training guidance as the squad prepared for the opening-day practice. Georgia opens its schedule Saturday against Newberry College in Athens.

H. J. Stegeman Whelchel Vandiver Anderson Newton M. Day R. Day Boney Ossineky Frye Collins Randall Thompson Fletcher Clarke Cleckly Pot Lost Butler Larry Conover Pennsylvania Togs Stegeman Georgia Newberry College Athena

Australian official to be raised to higher diplomatic status

The Australian government plans to elevate its representative in the United States from trade status to a full diplomatic official. The proposal, to be introduced in Parliament, aims to strengthen ties with the United States and expand bilateral cooperation across trade and political fields.

Bydney New South

Ruth belts two homers as Yankees top Phillies 9 to 4

Babe Ruth hit two home runs in Philadelphia against the Phillies, boosting his season total to 31. The Yankees defeated Philadelphia 9 to 4, with Ruth eight behind league leader Ken Williams.

Philadelpha Babe Ruth Ken Williams

Larry Gantt's Daily Column Idea on Cotton Division

Larry Gantt discusses a proposed cotton dollar division attributed to Dr Barrow, urging readers to memory scrap book ideas and to reflect carefully and prayerfully before final judgment.

Larry Gantt

Many Children Hurt In Wreck In Cleveland

Twenty four persons including fourteen children were injured Monday when a light truck carrying a picnic party skidded and overturned. Nine were taken to the hospital seriously.

Cleveland

Dreams And A Dreamer Dreams And A Dreamer

An essay recalling Tom Shackelford, his early Athens days, and his dream of expanding the University of Georgia. It details Mrs. Mattie Compton, Governor Wilson Lumpkin’s daughter Marthasville, and Walter B. Hill supporting the campus expansion. The piece reflects on visionary figures who persevere through doubt to realize large state projects.

R. C. Orr Tom Shackelford Athens University of Georgia Mattie Compton Compton Martha Atlanta Lumpkin Wilson Lumpkin Atlanta Marthasville Tom Walter B. Hill Dave Saomoliah State Agricultural College Georgix Jen Bhackshford Greaming A . Me Congress

Georgia Proclamation on Constitutional Amendment for Senate and Districts

A proclamation by Governor Thomas W. Hardwick outlines an amendment to Article 3, Section 2, Paragraph 1, increasing the Senate from fiftyone to fiftytwo and creating Senatorial District 52. It details district compositions, procedures for ratification, and the 1922 general election submission to voters, with official publication and secretary signs.

Georgia State of Thomas W. Hardwick State of Georgia General Assembly Senate Echelwndes Brooks Thomas Grady Decatur Miller Mitchell Seminole Cook Berrien Lanier Cook County

Grocery Ad Listing Fresh Produce and Pantry Staples

A fragmented ad promotes fresh vegetables including string beans and okra along with corn and yams, plus iceberg lettuce celery tomatoes and bell peppers. It lists King-Hodgson Co offerings like Welch's syrup Aunt Jemima flour and Sunbeam items. The text repeats brand names and a discount claim for cash purchases.

King - Hodgson CO WELCH King- Hodgson CO

Turn Shackelford Down Poem Ad Against Candidate

A reader note from a Woman Voter critiques Judge Brand’s rival Tom Shackelford in a noisy poem and cartoon dissent carried as an ad in the Sunday Banner Herald. It urges voters to support Judge Brand, warns of senority and two years of regret if Shackelford wins, and emphasizes campaign urgency.

Shackleford Congress Judge Brand Andy Gump Tom Shackleford Washington

Mercer University opens fall football practice with 200 candidates

Special to Banner-Herald Macon Ga Mercer University began football practice Monday afternoon with over two hundred candidates reporting to Coach Josh Cody and assistant Everitt Strupper. The schedule includes games against Georgia Vanderbilt Auburn and Oglethorpe with Georgia to be met in the second game. The Orange and Black hope to win with backfield veterans Sid Yohingon and Consuello Smith leading. Local consensus says the Baptist school will field its strongest team in history amid unusually high enthusiasm.

Banner-Herald Macon Mercer University Josh Cody Everitt Strupper Mercer Georgia Vanderbilt Auburn J Oglethorpe Elevn Orange Black Sid Yohingon Consuello Smith Ithe Hine Concensus Baptist Ite

Before You Shop in the Stores of Athens Shop First

In Athens local shoppers are urged to compare prices and quality before purchases. The Banner-Herald highlights several area merchants offering competitive deals, with emphasis on value and service.

Athens Banner-Her

One Arrest Made After Winder Shooting

A white Barrow county farmer, Hiram McDaniel, was jailed after a Saturday night shooting on the Loganville Winder road. Other victims include Mrs. F M Stewart and Curtis McDaniel. Sheriff and neighbors provide few facts, but initial reports link the trouble to a disturbance at Mrs Stewart’s store. Investigators expect Barrow County Superior Court to hear the case in two weeks.

Hiram McDaniel Barrow County John Roy Perry Logansville-Winder Road Winder F. M. Stewart M. Bob. Jackson Curtis Stewart McDaniel Curtis McDaniel Tamale Barrow

Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand Ad Boosts Nervous Health

An old advertisement urges readers to buy Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from Palmer & Gon to ease nervous fatigue despondency and appetitive issues. It promises relief within three days with a money back offer on the first box. Also mentions Backache relief and other vague nervous system ailments.

Palmer & Gon Palmer & An Dax Wendell

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