High Point Edges Leaksville In Extra Inning Thrill Ride
In an exhibition at the local lot, High Point nosed out Leaksville 9 to 8 in ten innings. The game swung with a seventh inning rally by High Point and a Leaksville surge in the eighth and ninth, capped by Roberson’s ninth inning homer that tied the score before Ingram’s walkoff score in the tenth. Pitcher Collins debuted for High Point, nicknamed Cav a Man, and Leaksville’s Fesperman faltered in the seventh.
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High Point High
Leaksville
Tocal
Dng
Roberson
Ingram
Perdue
Jack Bavlin
Collins
Harrison
Huff
Farlowe
Petty
Marttin
High Point
Fesperman
We Perdue
Ob Toman
Garner
Chilton
Foust
Myers
Johnson
Bob YU Mann
Martin
Stayton
Q & Reynolds
B. Crouch
Diuti
Ob Fespermag Po
Jones
Heaksville Vis
Liese
Huif
Stoten
Baseball game report unclear from fragment
The record notes pitches and outs by Harrison, Collins Bages, Fesperman, and Ves perman with a double play by Collins 10 Chilton. Hits credited to Collins 4 in 7 innings and Fesperman 0 in 3. Mentions a wild pitch by Collins and a 4:00 p.m. start time with umpire Mott.
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Harrison
Collins
Fesperman
Farlowe
Vesperman
Chilton
Mott
Negro Sprinter Is Winner At Detroit
B Hart Hubbard of the University of Michigan equalled a world indoor record by running the 40 yard dash in 11 seconds at the Michigan AAU relay carnival in Detroit. Earlier he tied the world 60 yard dash mark in Ann Arbor, while Van Riley of the Illinois Athletic Club set a new 60 yard high hurdles best on an indoor dirt track, though the record awaits official clearance after review.
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Detroit
Apr
Associated Press
B. Hart Hubbard
University of Michigan
Michigan
van Riley
Iincis Athletic Club
Michigan Aau
Winners Named in March Rifle Contests Across Groups
In New Haven on April 5 the Winchester Junior rifle corps announced winners of the March championships. Fresno High School captured the national schools title with a perfect 500 in plane and sitting. Newtonville Unit 2 60% won the national boy scout match with a perfect 100. Ashland Ohio claimed the national Y M C A championship with 500. Crosby High School Won the National Girl's championship. Webster Groves independent boys unit took the open National match with 504.
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New Haven
Conn
Winchester Junior Rifle Corps
Fresno
Calif
Unit 2
Newtonville
Mass
Ashland
Ohio
Crosby High School
Wanterbury
Webster Grove
Tigers To Battle Sally League Club
Detroit Tigers travel to Knoxville after a 6 to 4 win over Atlanta in Georgia. Tigers piled three runs in each of the first two innings but struggled late against Slappey. Heilmann and Higney each had two of Detroit’s nine hits while Atlanta had seven.
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Tigers
Detroit
Apr. L
Detroit Tigers
Knoxville
Tenn
Atlanta
Bengals
Slappey
Pipgras
Heilmann
Higney
Sout Er
The
St Louis Cardinals Triumph In Rainy Playoff Tilt
The St Louis Cardinals defeated a picked opponent after a long rain delay, taking control with steady hitting and solid defense. Walter Mail and Billy Cel led the attack as the team built a comfortable lead despite a tense finish. Claveland lid NEXL Baril Sy SOVTHAMPT contributed key plays in a spirited effort.
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St. Cardinals
Mi Fasu
Walter Mail
Billy Cel
Cardinals
Farina
Che Tyowis
Joe
Artie Claveland
Babe Ruth Ill With Flu in Asheville Hotel
Baseball crowds in Asheville watched Babe Ruth faint and be carried to a hotel bed after another flu attack. Joe Dugan and Steve ONeill aided him as the Yankees beat the Dodgers with Bob Meisel delivering a centerfield homer. Boston Red Sox beat Louisville 10 103 in Kentucky as prep for upcoming games. Sherry Smith impresses for Cleveland in New Orleans with four hits and two triples.
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Babe Ruth
Asheville
New York
Ayr
NX. C
Ball Park
Ruth
Joe Dugan
Steve O'Nei
Babe
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Jesefeld
Bob Mensel
Mensel
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Louisville
Kentucky
Colonels
Cleveland
New Orleans
Sherry Smith
Pelicans
Smith
Indians
Ben Karr
Senators Beat Giants in Exhibition at Augusta
Washington Senators won their second straight exhibition against the New York Giants at Augusta, 4 to 1. Goslin and Judge delivered key singles in the tenth to seal the victory, the Senators improving to three wins in ten exhibition games with the Giants before a series with the world champions.
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Washington
Apr
New York Giant
Augusta
Senators
National Capital
Goslin
Judge
Giants
Pirates In Oklahoma Today Activate Surprise Train Stop
A fragmented report shows the Pittsburgh Pirates in Oklahoma with a plan described as a free session after a break. The text includes garbled names and places, but indicates travel and a park event near Mabaged McBertmie, with references to a walker and a city phasis.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Luianiles
McBertmie
Vie Bell Park
Ruth Plans To Return To New York
Ruth plans to go back to New York for a scheduled opening in the league. The note mentions travel by railroad and a disruption due to illness affecting events and exhibitions.
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Ruth
New York
Kurdistan Says It Will Fight Turkish Forces
London dispatch reports Kurdish resistance plans to oppose Turkish moves and restore a caliphate role. The article notes Kurdish leaders seek Abdul Hepamid lineage, amid uncertainty about broader Arab and Ottoman reaction. The piece mentions religious tensions and possible regional interference, with wartime anxiety shaping factions.
Injuries Handicap Both Leagues Ahead of Season
Injury toll from spring training weakens National and American leagues with Maranville and Hauser sidelined. Cubs lose Grigsby. Athletics deny Heimach on start date. Ruth, Groh, Lindstrom, Frisch also hindered as teams brace for opening week games.
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New York
Walter
Rabbit) Maranville
Chicago Cubs
Joe Hauser
Philadelpha Athletics
Maranville
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Charley Hollacher
Ilto
Mont Hollacher
Chicago
Denver Grigsby
Jimmy McAuley
Los Angeles
Maranvillo
Arnold Statz
Cliff Heathcote
Wack Miller
Grigsby
Mauser
Connie Mack
Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
Jake Dawhete
Fred Heimach
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Mienie Groh
Freddie Lindstrom
Little Heinie
Lindstrom
Frank Frisch
Burke Believes His Club Is Ready For South Adhunt Season
In Macon Gar April and Hird discuss the club's prospects and potential price gains for the coming season. Ernie Burke surveys the roster highlighting young talent, expected contributions from college picks, and the addition of several players including Moore, Hartstop, Lough, and Wert Tumph. Front-office notes mention new arrivals from Florida and various minor leaguers shaping a hopeful lineup.
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Gar
Teawhees
Ernie Burke
Cmd
Yagi
Charlex Moore
Mtg
Joehartstop
Tirlanda
Lough
Rom Otherthan Crickers
Steady Thompson
Fred Ry
Rel Hell
White
Tron
Gill Nurtesky
Bennie Alslen
Hil Silivan
Waller Hunt
Himter
Aynold Anderson
New York Vireo
Howard Rogers
Leagie Gai
Hearne
Orkundi Box
Jun Passi- Dies
Ryom
Duke Freshmen Open Baseball Season at High Point
Duke University freshmen baseball team led by Coach Ike Taylor leaves Durham for High Point to play the Furniture City college nine in the season opener. Lineup includes Sutton as pitcher and Weaver as catcher with Brantley at first base and Bennett at third. Extra pitchers Jones Swift Davenport and Hartness accompany the squad. itinerary lists Oak Ridge Institute Concord Elixir Davidson Freshman as upcoming foes.
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Durham
Ike Taylor
Duke University
High Point
High Point College
Duke
Duke Red Devils
Taylor
Furniture City Collegians
Sutton
Weaver
Brantley
Crawford
Bunting
Bennett
Fulgham
Bruton
Wheeler
Jones
Swift
Davenport
Hartness
Oak Ridge Institute
Concord Elixir
Davidson
Red Devils
Freshman Champs Lead Dual-Sport Squad Show Strong
The basketball squad that captured the state freshman title features most players now on the baseball team. They are turning heads as they train for a fast exhibition against Pointer College nine, promising lively action.
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Pointer College Nine
Slattery to fight Vasher in Ithaca six round bout
Jimmy Slattery the Buffalo middleweight who defeated Jack De Laney twice has signed for a six round fight against Jack Vasher of Wheeling West Virginia in Ithaca New York next Monday night. It will be Slattery's first appearance since his recent win.
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Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Bridgeport
Jack Delaney
Jack Vasher
Wheeling
W. Va
Ithaca
N. Y
Slattery
Golf Stars Clash as USGA Funds Green Section Endowment
A 1,000,000 endowment for the green section is planned by the United States Golf Association. A nationwide tourney May 30 will raise the funds with golfers competing against par on home courses. New York and Philadelphia hosts point to a strong relay meet with teams from Athletics, Colombia, Fordham, NYU, Manhattan, City College, and over 50 high schools.
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United States Golf Association
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Colombia
Fordham
New York University
Manhattan
City College
Fighters warming toes at Fireside in New York boxing talks
New York officials hosted major champions including Jack Dempsey Mike McTigue Mickey Walker and Johnny Dundee as talks on future bouts continued at the New York State Athletic Commission. Plans floated include Tunney Gibbons and potential cross divisions with Walker Shade Greb and Kaplaz while Tex Rickard suspended discussions over terms.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
California
New York State Athletic Commission
Mike McTigue
Mickey Walker
Johnny Dundee
New York “House of Boxing
Gene Tunney
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Will Si
Polo Grounds
Dave Shade
Mickey
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
McTigue
Tha
Edouard Mascart
Louis
Sid) Kaplaz
Meriden
Conn
Tex Rickard
White Sox Keep Winning Contests in Chicago Action
Chicago reports show the White Sox sweeping victories with Nashville as a recent victim. The team benefitted from 15 hits across three innings by Nashville, while Evansville and Indianapolis series loom before a home game with the Cubs. Denver Grigsby’s broken collarbone appears healing, allowing a mid March return from transfer duties to the California Inspites.
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Chicago
White Sox
Nashville
Southernxy Sociation
Mike Cyengros
Evansville
End
Luictim. Ater
Indianapolis
Cubs
Denver Grigsby
California
Mirny
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