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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
8
Congressman Brand cannot attend Senator Watson's funeral in Thomson due to illness. He remains in Piedmont sanitarium Athens under physician orders and sent a telegram to Mrs. Watson expressing condolences and regret.
Bancroft of the New York Giants is praised as a pivotal infield star with speed brains and versatility at bat and in the field. Scott of the New York Americans is hailed as one of the game’s great shortstops, noting his ground coverage and timely base hits at the difficult Volo Grounds. The column also briefly mentions Turkish military movements near Smyrna and Abdestan.
Mercer football faces dengue fever casualty blows as Red Simmons and Cal Lancaster miss time. Ed Irwin and others variably limited while preparations shift toward Georgia in Athens. Mercer plans to travel with a large Macon fan contingent and a probable lineup from L E Lynch to Dave Rice.
Reports say 10 Greek warships proceed toward Athens as revolutionaries depart the islands of Mytilene and Chios. Arrests target officers who refuse to join, with refugees and Smyrna district evacuees among those affected. An independent Greek division reportedly lands near Constantinople replacing part of the Turkish forces.
At Philadelphia the Phillies beat the Giants 3 to 0 in the first game and 2 to 3 in the second. Brooklyn lost to Boston 0 to 7. Chicago defeated Pittsburg 4 to 1. Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn, Boston, and Chicago were among the teams noted.
Local prep promoters list a tough schedule with games against Yon, Toccoa, Decatur, Gainesville, Dublin and Richmond Academy in Athens and Augusta. Dates stretch from October into November with open weeks and a note on Washington Wish in Athens.
Athens high school grid warriors face a demanding schedule with six games including October 6 against Washington high and a Dublin trip for a key clash. The roster features the well-regarded Jack Ford and other stars as the Maroon and White pursue another strong campaign.
A chaotic slice from a football camp notes star players Smapp and Stege, the relentless coach, and a grueling practice routine. It discusses scrimmage avoidance, injuries, and a looming clash with Mercer Baptists. Mentions J. Thomason, P. K. Andgrp, Sam Richardson, Mapp’s return, and likely backfield with Nicholson, Davis, and Jackson.
New Haven, Eastern league champions, won the three game series with the Baltimore Orioles, International league winner, taking Wednesday's game 6-5. New Haven scored all six runs in the ninth inning with two outs, securing the closer.
Fort Worth Texas reports the Mobile Bears, Southern Association pennant winners, defeated rivals to claim the Dixie championship in a decisive victory.
A battered OCR fragment hints at a Fort Worth Panthers game against Mobile or Pate squads. Mulvey drove in a run with a single in the ninth, Niehoff credited with the winning out or run, yielding a tied late battle in the sixth and ninth inning thrill.
Mercer University in Macon begins a new year with commencement led by Dr. Weaver. Soug Boifeulete and Cather Williams delivered remarks with welcome notes from W. D. Upshaw and Moore.
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