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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1922

Page

6

Seasoned stars in women's golf championship field

In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia eight contestants reached the third round of the national women's golf championship. Among the field are current and former title holders and international players. Glenna ColTot of Providence showed steady driving and approach play, defeating E A Harding 6 up 3 to advance, while facing Mrs. F C Lettee of Chicago.

White E. A. Harding Stusrel F. C. Lette Chicago

Gainesville Midland Railway Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary rail schedule shows times for Gainesville service and connections with Georgia Railroad and other routes. Entries include 7:45 a m departures and 10:45 a m returns, with arrivals around 1 10:10 and 8 10 am. Indicates Union Depot, Athens and Augusta connections and daily or Sunday exceptions.

Gainesville-Midland Gainesville Wen Rantay Georgia Railroad Union Aite, Point Augustatlan Atlanta

Weather outlook for Southeast and Florida regions

Georgia and South Carolina and Alabama receive fair tonight and Friday with mild temperatures. Florida sees partly cloudy conditions in the north with local showers tonight or Friday in the south.

Georgia South Carolina Alabama Florida

World Series Comparisons by Billy Evans

Groh of the New York Giants is no longer a youngster his injured knee limited play most of the year yet he is back in top form and has played a bang up game at third down the stretch Groh is a veteran who reads bats and faces the pitcher directly Dugan, a Yankees youngster, is praised as a future great third baseman with strong hands and a throwing arm but still learning his peak potential Eddie Foster is noted as a fading star The article rates Groh slightly ahead of Dugan with Foster trailing.

Billy Evans Groh New York Giants Dugan New York Americans Yankees Eddie Foster

Baseball Summary From New York and Results in National League

Summary of yesterday's results with New York beating Boston 3 to 1 in New York and Philadelphia defeating Washington in both games, 12 to 4 in the second game. Standings show New York and St. Louis atop the league with Cincinnati, Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston in pursuit. An October account notice appears from KING-HODGSON CO.

Testeraagus Venus New York Boston Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston Cheeseseene Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn TMT Boston & Bat All Goods King - Hodgson CO

Stadium project endorsed for Columbus by Rotary Club

Columbus Georgia residents learn of a planned athletic field at $50,000 and stadium at $100,000 to serve Benning teams and the Georgia Auburn game. The Columbus Rotary Club endorsed the plan after a Georgia Auburn committee presentation at the club meeting held late yesterday. Shelled pecans walnuts almonds and new brazils and walnuts in the hall.

Columbus Benning Columbus Rotary Club Georgia-Auburn King - Hodgson CO

Grocery Ad Brevity Highlights Value Buys

Put-It-Is Can Peas 25¢ each or $2.15 per dozen. Country Gentleman Corn 20¢ each or $1.60 per dozen. Sunbeam Coffee 37¢ per pound. KING-HODGSON Co. lists these value items in a period ad noting low prices and available quantities.

Clemson Prepares For Centre Game

Special to Banner-Herald. Clemson coaches and scouts report Centre is 60 percent better than last year at this time and predicts Centre’s high scoring pace. Doc Stewart says Centre’s strong start and 72–0 win over Carson-Newman worries Clemson, which plans intensive prep this week at Riggs Field.

Banner-Herald Clemson Centre Carson-Newman E. J. Stewart Doc” Stewart Harvard Kentucky Tennessee Carson Newman Danville Riggs Field

Alfonso of Spain Hears Plain Truth in Deauville

In Deauville King Alfonso teased a six year old girl by laughing at her questions about being nasty and crowns. A remark about credibility followed with a joke about his own looks. The article notes Spain’s mantilla sacredness and mentions Semiramis as first queen with sovereign authority.

Alfonso Spain Deauville France the Kbild

Mercer Baptists 24 Strong Headed to Georgia Fray

Mercer Baptists with 24 players plus coaches depart Macon for Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Field. The team plans a stop in Madison to watch the freshman game against Madison A and M. Key players include Ed Irwin unavailable, Red Simmons at left tackle, and Captain Carl Lancaster at left guard. Scrimmage work has limited energy for the contestants ahead of the Saturday matchup.

Banner-Herald Macon Mercer Josh Cody Everett Strupper E. P. Mosley Athens Baptists Sanford Field Madison Madison A Newberry Georgia Ed Irwin Great End Irwin Red Simmons Carl Lancaster Lynch Cecil George Harmon Shorty Poore

Colling Sparks Bulldogs On Wing Play At Scrimmage

Georgia preview notes steady Gridiron grind under Coach Stegeman with a focus on ends and flankers. Dave Collings showcases as an end potential while Paige Bennett’s absence looms. Mercer visit eyed after last year’s 28–0 win as expectations rise for a strong Bulldog rally.

Georgia Bulldog Stegeman Chicago Goat Dave Collings Demon Dave Owen Paige Bennett Bill Munday Clogs Chaile Virginia Bulldogs Mercer Baptists Costa’s

Open Championship Flight Draws Pros to Nashville Golf

A game set for Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville gathers top professional golfers from around the world for a southern open championship with $5,000 in prize money and the title of Open Champion of the Southern Golf Association. Dixie amateurs, barred from prize money, compete for prestige while attempting to wear the crown.

Nashville Tean Preas Htara Globe Artuel Belle Meade County Club Southern Golf Association Dixie

Lebanon's Beirut public strikes over streetcar fares

In Beirut Syria the public goes on strike against steep trolley rates. Fares were high and service poor, sparking boycotts as lines shrink to a fraction of normal length. Authorities plead, while the public holds firm amid vandalism and car shortages.

Beirut Syria Getran R Company America Ethckn Anl Rae

Local Market Prices Include Apples and Pears

Readable notes show prices for Cooking Apples at 25 cents a peck and varieties like Winesap Seckle Partlett Pears and Fancy Grapes listed along with a ballroom reference tied to King Hodgson and Co.

Wilde and Villa to Fight for Flyweight Title

Jimmy Wilde world flyweight champion agrees to clash with Pancho Villa in a title bout. Villa, the sensational Filipino, recently held the American title and will meet Wilde at a 112 pound limit. Date to be announced. venue and exact time to be fixed.

Jimmy Wilde Pancho Villa Johnny K. O

University Inaugurates Mail Correspondence Education

The University of Georgia announced a home study by mail program with Dr. T. J. Wooster as Director. Most departments will offer courses, limited in natural sciences and modern languages, aiming to widen access to higher education and allow students to earn while studying. The system provides individual instruction with assignments and feedback, promising strong results and broader study scope.

University of Georgia Barrow T. J. Wooster Georgia United States North West The United States Bureau Columbia Chicago

Peter Manning Lowers Record in Columbus Trot

In Columbus the world's champion trotter Peter Manning clocked a mile in 1 57 trimming the U S track mark to 1 59 1 4. The effort occurred as part of a pacing event led by Manning to lower the trotting record and underscore his status as a top horseman.

Columbus Ohio Peter Manning United States

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