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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1921

Page

8

Nineteen Southern Gridiron Clashes Mark Weekend Action

A busy south football slate features Georgia at Athens facing Mercer in the season opener for both teams. Tech aims to extend a Wake Forest victory as Oglethorpe visits, while Furman hosts Newberry and Furman seeks a strong show against the Bulldogs’ rivals, with a full list of Friday and Saturday games across the region.

Mercer Mercerials South Josh Cody Vanderbilt Macon Cohen Georgia University of Georgia Bulldogs Toosen Evers Tech-Oglethorpe Tech Wake Forest Oglethorpe DaAmis Furman Billy Laval Davidd Presbyterians Davidson Alabama Bring Hill Tuscola Auburn Howard Birmingham Centre Clemson Danville Chattanooga Bryson Mory and Henry Milligan Emory and Henry Newberry Greenville Athens Georgia Tech Kentucky Kentucky West Lexington South Caroling Erskine Tulane Evgubigive Barten- Urr

Babe Ruth Sidelined With Grippe In New York

Babe Ruth is confined to bed at his hotel with grippe, missing the Athletics game in Philadelphia. Mrs Ruth says he hopes to be at the plate tomorrow, while Chick Fewster may replace him in left field Thursday. A season surge in homers is noted with 1921 totals rising sharply in both leagues.

New York Babe Ruth Grippe Athletics Philadelphia New York Evening World Ruth Ansorlia R Tope Morrow Babe Chick” Fewster Ateas

Democrats affirm disarmament aims in Senate resolution

A Washington conference resolution adopted by Senate Democrats praises the arms talks led by President Harding and expresses support for the disarmament conference. The measure, offered by Senator Harrison of Mississippi, lauds Oscar W. Underwood and endorses the US representation in the talks set for November 11 in Washington.

Washington Senate Democraty Hardine Harrison Missiasippi Reas Jarding Wash Meton United States Oscar W. Underwood Senate Wisd

Confederate veterans meet to appoint reunion delegates

A special Cobb Deylne camp meeting will be held Saturday at 10 am in city hall to name delegates for the Chattanooga reunion on October 25 26 and 27. Rev Walter Anteponys sermon is the highlight as Seaboard offers a one cent a mile rate for veterans to travel to the Confederate gathering. Also reported is the launch of the scout cruiser Richmond at Cramp Ship Yard in Philadelphia with sponsor Miss Elizabeth Strother Scott of Richmond Virginia.

Cobb-Deyleney United Confederate Veterans Chattanooga Walter Anteponys First Methodist C Seaboard Air Line Railway Chattanoora i Philadelphia Richmond Cramp Ship Yard Elizabeth Strother Scott

Baseball Results in American and National Leagues

Baseball results show American League games with Chicago 6 Chicago? 0, Boston 6, Washington 2, Philadelphia 0, New York 5 and only three scheduled. National League reports St Louis 53, Pittsburgh 41 with one game on the schedule. Daily Banner offers 45 cents a month delivered by carrier, phone 132.

Chicago Borton Washington Philadelphia New York National League St. Louis Pittsburg Daily Banner

Double Header to Be Staged at Sanford Field Saturday

A football doubleheader is planned at Sanford Field this Saturday at 3 p.m. The first game features Coach Bill White's Freshman team against the University School for Boys of Atlanta. The event showcases early-season form, with notes on players and anticipated improvements, plus a look at Mercer and Georgia preparations and potential penalties.

Sanford Field Bill White University School For Boys Atlanta Eccentry Varsity Boney Colley Frier Fletcher Williams Ossinsky White Blount Garrard Savannah Philpot Augusta Tom Philpot Ashford Athens Peaseoff Columbus Chandler Locust Grove Newton, Frier Milton Davins Akena

Football lineup and injuries ahead of Furman game

The article outlines expected lineups and injuries for a college football team before the Furman game. It notes two quarterbacks, Fitts and Pierce, may play if recovered. Randall and Jim Reynolds could handle field general duties if not. Starting backfield likely includes Hartley, Collins, Fitts, and Spicer, with others stepping in as needed. Injury list includes broken nose, torn knee and back strains, but none deemed severe. Key performers Mercer Murray and Smack Thompson have stood out in practice.

Fitts Pierce Randall Jim Reynolds Jam Day Anthony Gail Whelichel Pew Jo Lennett Reynolds Murray Page Bennett Dee Hartley Collings Spicer Struppa Smack Thompson Tanner Shelor Mulvihill Richardson Bennett Mercer Mercer Murray Vandiver Anthony Tor He Oglethorpe Tdam Thompson

Best Eats Today at Arnold Abney Co Market Items

Arnold Abney Co lists a variety of shelled nuts including walnuts Brazil nuts and almonds along with fresh produce such as yellow yams corn squash eggplants and snap beans. Also offered are Graham flour Swansdown cake flour and Swansdown biscuit flour with all goods to be charged on next month’s bill.

Brazil Arnold, Abney & Co Arnold, Abney Co Tender Arnold Abney & Co

Shifting Rules To Govern Freshmen Mercer Lineups

Officials Scett Struppa Buck Flowers and Bob McWhorter will enforce strict line shifting rules in early games to avoid intersections. The freshmen game starts at 3 pm with three quarters before the varsity, aiming to finish both games before 6 pm if weather cooperates.

Scett Struppa Buck Flowers Bob McWhorter Struppa Flowers Starg Tech Mercer

Willard and Dempsey Bout Teased for Next Summer

Jess Willard said he expected to sign the contract from Tex Rickard for a return bout with Jack Dempsey. He advised the terms and deemed them satisfactory, with the fight likely set between June 15 and July 5 of next summer.

Associated Press Topeka Kan Jess Willard Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey

Yankees Win Pennant Stakes Narrow Path to Title

Fragmented OCR summary references the New York Yankees, pennant race, and a stretch with Cleveland. It mentions three straight wins and a tilt toward the American League crown, but the text is garbled. Key entities include the Yankees, Cleveland, and a pennant race context from a Thursday game.

Faipay New York Yankees Cleveland

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