High Point Narrowly Tops Thomasville 9 7 In Season Opener
In the opener of the local high school season High Point defeated Thomasville 9 to 7 at the High School field yesterday afternoon. Green and Leonard each scored two runs for the locals while Smith led High Point with three hits. Thomasville’s standout was Leonard who topped Smith by one in key hits as the nine inning game featured 12 hits for High Point and six errors for the locals amid a tentative first game of the season.
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Fuller Fights Berg To Ten Round Draw At Madison Square Garden
In New York Sammy Fuller in a sawn off Boston Italian style fought Jack Kid Berg to a ten round draw at Madison Square Garden. Berg proved tougher than expected though Fuller claimed four rounds while Berg swept the early action. Also, Morrie Sherman defeated Phil Rafferty in the semi final.
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Boston
Jack
Kid” Berg
Madison Square Garden
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Uate
Morrie Sherman
Detroit
Phil Rafferty
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Sherman
McAdoo Sees Garner Growing Strength, Hoover renomination noted
William Gibbs McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, reported from Los Angeles that national interest centers on the next Democratic presidential candidate. He said Hoover’s renomination appears assured, while John Garner's strength is rising due to his recent floor actions in Congress.
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New York
Hoover
John Garner
Congress
Madame Violet World’s Greatest Palmist at High Point
Note to readers about a professed palmist Madame Violet offering readings of past present and future. Claims to name friends and enemies, advise on business and love, whether one is married or single, and marriage timing. Mentions absent friends and path to success and promises confidentiality and satisfaction. Office on North Main Street, High Point, hours 9 AM to 10 PM. Look for Siren.
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High Point N. C
Training Camp Whom Is He Hack Wilson At Bat
Hack Wilson struggles at the plate in a Detroit Tigers versus Kansas City Blues opener at Biloxi. The pudgy Brooklyn outfielder went 0 for 5 and fouled off 14 straight pitches as Washington’s pitcher kept him from driving in runs.
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Hack Wilson
Brooklyn
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Kansas City Blues
Giants Find New Right Handed Star In Schumacher
San Francisco reports Harold Schumacher pitched a complete game for the New York Giants, defeating the Missions 4 to 0. McGraw aims to use the potential rookie as the extra starter.
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Harold Schumacher
John McGraw
New York Giants
San Francisco Missions
Hoag Favored For Yankee Pinch Hit Role
Birmingham April 2 The AP reports Myril Hoag faces long odds to win an outfield spot with the New York Yankees but appears assured of a pinch hitting role this season without a hard fight.
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Birmingham
Ala
Myril Hoag
New York Yankees
Athletics and Phillies Open City Series Feud
Philadelphia April 2 The annual five game series between Mr Mack s Athletics and Mr Shotton s Phillies opens today Al Simmons and George Earnshaw back from Hot Springs join their teammates for the first time since last fall Mickey Cochrane recovering from an infected foot is expected to wear a uniform
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Mr. Mack
Athletics
Mr. Shotton
Phillies
al Simmons
George Earnshaw
Hot Springs
Mickey Cochrane
Fear on Gehringer arm dominates KC baseball update
Kansas City report notes Char lie Gehringer’s throwing arm as the central concern in the team’s early season assessment. The AP dispatch frames whether his arm can handle full time duty, signaling uncertainty about the infield and pitching plans ahead of opening games.
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Charlie Gehringer
Indians Open Series Against Dodgers In New Orleans
First major league test for the Cleveland Indians as they face the Brooklyn Dodgers in New Orleans. Connally and Brown to pitch today with Ferrell slated for tomorrow’s game.
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Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Connally
Brown
Ferrell
Reds Complete Jaunt in Louisville Training Stop
Reds finish their spring trip in Louisville with planned ninth inning work by St Johnson and Hilcher as they face the Louisville Colonels this afternoon and again tomorrow.
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Louisville
St Johnson
Hilcher
Cincinnati Reds
Jolley Struggles as Sox Try Change to Catcher
Manager Lew Fonseca of the Chicago White Sox is trying to convert outfielder Smead Jolley into a catcher to aid the staff. Jolley has shown some progress but Fonseca still seeks a catcher to assist Bennie Tate and Frank Grube.
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Ark
Lew Fonseca
Chicago White Sox
Smead Jolley
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Jolley
Smead
Bennie Tate
Frank Grube
Hack Looks Good as Pirates Drub Cubs 6–0
Los Angeles April 2 AP Stan Hack impressed in his first year in the majors with three hits as the Pirates defeated the Cubs 6 to 0. The game also showed Dutch Henry is not the Cubs ideal southpaw starter.
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Hollywood Entries In Horntoad Derby Fizzle
Palm Springs California April 2 AP Hollywood entries fizzled in the Horntoad Derby road race as Taxicab of Los Angeles defeated favored film stars. Gov. James Rolph presented the winning silver loving cup to Taxicab’s owners after the event.
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Los Angeles
Eddie Cantor
Charles Farrell
Virginia Valli
George Bancroft
James Rolph
California
Rural library planned for rural pupils in Ypsilanti area
Ypsilanti Michigan reports that a complete educational circulating library will be available to rural school children through efforts of the local Business and Professional Women's club.
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Ypsilanti Business and Professional Women’s Club
Wake Forest and State clash on diamond today in Raleigh
Wake Forest and North Carolina State open their college baseball seasons in Raleigh after a weather postponed Easter Monday contest. The same day Davidson trailed 3 2 as Lenoir Rhyne rallied to win. Guilford fell 10 4 after beating Parris Island Marines and Catawba lost 6 2 at Bion.
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Maxwell Denies Backing From Tobacco Firms
In Raleigh A J Maxwell candidate for governor denied tobacco companies back his campaign saying they opposed him for his 1932 stance against a general sales tax.
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A. J. Maxwell
State Bank Statements Not Required First Quarter
Raleigh reports that following the comptroller of the currency Gurney P. Hood the state banking commissioner announced there will be no first quarter call for state bank statements.
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Gurney P. Hood
Roosevelt for President Club Formed in Raleigh
A Roosevelt for President club is organized in Raleigh with Carol L. Williamson, commissioner of public safety, serving as president.
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Carol L. Williamson
Indiana native Elmer C. Shepherd dies by own hand near Greensboro
Elmer C. Shepherd aged 68, a native of Indiana, killed himself with a pistol at the home of his daughter Mrs. Perry W. Smith near Greensboro. The death is a suicide and the event occurred at the residence. Authorities are investigating but no other persons were reported as involved.
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Elmer C. Shepherd
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Perry W. Smith
New Salisbury Postmaster Appointed
Salisbury reports P. N. Peacock has been named postmaster at New Salisbury, replacing R. C. Jennings who moves to a field inspector role in the agriculture department.
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P. N. Peacock
R. C. Jennings
Agriculture Department
Sixty Men Proceed to Work on Prison Camp
Six men have been given work on the state prison camp now under construction in Washington North Carolina.
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Washington, N. C
Shad Prices Low In Kinston Market
Shad are selling at the lowest prices in years with roe fish bringing 25 cents per pound, fishermen report from Kinston.
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Kinston
Robbed During Funeral Vigil in Forest City
While tending the funeral for Max Smith in Forest City Utah Selvy was robbed of 500 dollars by thieves who entered his home during the service period.
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Forest City
Max Smith
Utah
Selvy
Dog Drowns Itself, Neighbor Says
Emmett Marsden reports his 21 year old terrier, after months of illness, walked to a creek and drowned deliberately, making no effort to be saved. The dog died by its own action, Marsden stated.
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Emmett Marsden
Marsden
GOP Gathers in Marshall for District Convention
Republicans of the tenth district meet in Marshall on April 2 to choose a congressional candidate, district chairman, delegates and alternates to the national convention, members of the state and district executive committees, and a presidential elector.
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Twenty Week Deceased's Job in Columbus Michigan
A Columbus Michigan fire department post drew 20 applicants after a local member of the force died recently. Columbus counts about 10 000 residents.
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Columbus
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Grass specimens gathered from North Carolina by Duke botanist
Dr. H. L. Blomquist of Duke University has collected 240 grass specimens from North Carolina, noting the state's limited status among grassy states.
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N. C
North Carolina
H. L. Blomquist
Duke University
Hill to Clash With Orcutt for North and South Title
Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey, defending champion, meets Mrs O Hill of Kansas City for the north and south women’s golf championship at Pinehurst. Orcutt beat Mrs Sarah Fownes Wadsworth of Pittsburgh five and four in the semi final. Hill eliminated Miss Margaret Maddox of Atlanta two up.
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Baseball results from several cities across the circuit
Yesterday's results include Raleigh 7 Raleigh PL 2, Birmingham NY 5 Birmingham LA 4, Montgomery 6 Minneapolis 1, Atlanta 17 Atlanta LA 3, Biloxi 11 Brooklyn N 10, Los Angeles 6 Pittsburgh 0, San Francisco 4 Missions 0, Fort Lauderdale Buffalo 14 Coast Guard 1, Greensboro House of David 5 Jersey City 4, Dallas 16 Rochester 6, Memphis Montreal 9 Memphis 4, Omaha 7 Kansas City 2, Wilmington 13 Wilmington PL 6, New Orleans Toledo 6 New Orleans SA 4.
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Final plays in ninth annual state drama festival
Final play contests of the ninth annual state dramatic festival will be held in Chapel Hill today and tonight following group meetings a business session and drama discussions. Awards will be presented afterward.
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Tulane Green Wave Hopes Rise From Spring Practice
New Orleans April 2 The quality of Tulane s next football season hinges on ifs and ands Ted Cox replacing Bernie Bierman at head coach and gaps at end tackle and guard filled by new recruits and returning letter men The spring practice game between subs and varsity failed to settle the question showing promising material but overall ragged play as the Wave eyes a strong Southern Conference season
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Ted Cox
Bernie Bierman
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Haynes
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Upton
Wrestling Results From Rochester Draws Mix of Notables
From Rochester New York United Press results show Ed Don George of East Aurora and Dr Leonard Hall of Los Angeles tied. Jim Browning of Verona Missouri and John Spellman of New York also tied. Len Macaluso of Colgate tied with Jake Patterson of Syracuse. John Foresgren of Vancouver and Pat McKay of Ireland also drew.
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Verona
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New York
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Syracuse
John Foresgren
Vancouver
Pat McKay
Ireland
Wrestling Bout Cards and Tosses Highlight Regional Meets
At Toronto Charley Strack defeated Andy Brown from Beeton and Joe Savoldi from Michigan. Hardy Kruskamp from Ohio and Gus Sonnenberg from Providence faced Charlie Hanson of Sweden in the event.
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Polo Birthday Observance Planned in Aiken
Ken prepares for observance of polo birthday as a parade opens festivities led by Governor Blackwood. Thousands expected for the 50th anniversary polo celebration in Aiken, featuring a retro parade, four period polo matches, and nine periods by top modern players.
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Championship bout approved for Sharkey Schmeling title fight
The international championship committee has approved the June New York heavyweight title bout between Jack Sharkey and Max Schmeling. National Boxing Association president General John V. Clinnin announced the decision.
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McDonald Convicted in Sanford Assault Trial
Hughie McDonald, a young Black man, was found guilty at his second trial of attempted criminal assault on Mrs. D. H. Wilburn in Sanford North Carolina and faces a 15 year prison sentence. The first trial ended with a disagreement by the jury.
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Allison Favored to Win Houston Invitation Matches
Wilmer Allison of Austin and Lester Stoeffen of Los Angeles are favorites to win today in Houston in the invitation tennis tournament. Allison faces Jimmy Quick of Dallas while Stoeffen meets Jake Hees of Houston in the semifinals after knocking out Junior Coen 6-0 6-2.
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King Pin Visitors Lose in Three-Team Sweep
King Pin Bowling alleys in Winston-Salem sent three teams home after a clean sweep. A high team total reached 1,641 against 1,586 for the opponents. Peace Bowling anchored with the evening's top 145 and a 606 team tally. Hoss Brannock led Winston-Salem with 354, one pin ahead of Howard Bryan's 117 118 118.
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Boxing Night Results Show Mixed UK and US Wins
Fights last night in New York and Boston feature Jackie Kidberg and Jackie Fields ruling early cards. Notable decisions include Sammy Fuller and Al Santora victorious while Joey Costa and Rudy Santerre fall, with several bouts in Boston and surrounding cities.
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