Inter-City Industrial league opens with six teams
The Inter-City Industrial league begins its season on Saturday May 1 with six teams after Wiscassetters of Albemarle earned the sixth berth. Other clubs include Bossong and McCrary Hosiery Mills Asheboro White Oak Greensboro Hemp Manufacturing Company Hemp Mill Adams-Millis Hosiery Mills High Point. Commissioners named David T. Yow Paul Ingle and Judge Lewis Teague. Opening day matches Adams Millis vs Hemp Bossong vs White Oak and McCrary at Albemarle. schedule to follow.
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Inter-City Industrial League
W. F. Bailey
Wiscascettitters
Albemarle
Wiscassett Kaiters
Wiscassett
Bossong and
McCrary Hosiy Mills
Asheboro
White K
Greensboro
Hemp Manfacturing Company
Hemp
Adams-Millis Hosiery Mills
High Point
Bailey
Neighborhood Tennis League Forms Eight Clubs
An eight club neighborhood tennis league organized at the Y M C A with Claud Reitzel as president and Rich ard Short as vice president. Teams include Montheu Avenue Country Club Burrus Memorial Howell Street Y M C A Woodrow Avenue Blair Park and Kivett Drive. Matches on Tuesdays with the top four to a postseason series. season ends May 18.
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Claud Reitzel
Richard Short
Charlie Spencer
Holt McPherson
J. D. Hill
Jesse Frazier
Ed Smith
F. L. Conrad
T. R. Short
H. L. Brockmann
Tom Green
Montheu Avenue
Country Club
Burrus Memorial
Howell Street
Woodrow Avenue
Blair Park
Kivett Drive
Youth golf action shapes North and South finals at Pinehurst
April 9 Pinehurst reports two rounds to complete the double round qualifier. George T. Dunlap Jr. of New York meets Tom Jamison of Pittsburgh in a quarterfinal, while Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point faces Charles Whitehead of Plainsfield. Other results include James T. Hunter, Frank Strafaci, Johnny Johnson, and Carl Dann advancing in earlier matches with decisive scores.
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Pinehurst
George T. Dunlap, Jr
New York
Tom Jamison
Pittsburgh
Henry Clay Poe
Durham
N. C
Dunlap
John Levinson
Kennebunkport
Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
Charles Whitehead
Plainsfield
New Jersey
Dunkelberger
Texas
Jack Munger
Whitehead
Richard
Tufts
James T. Hunter
North Adams
Mass
Atom
Frank Strafaci
Brooklyn
Johnny Johnson
Lumberton
Carl Dann
Orlando
Fla
Florida
Outsiders Take Heed as Derby Favorites Eye May Race
New York April 9. A dozen outsiders are contending for Derby hopes led by Fairy Hill and Court Scandal both at 20 to 1. Sceneshifter Black Look Ptolemy and Maedic among notable candidates train at Lexington and Jamaica. Final prep is the World Memorial at Jamaica May 1.
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New York
Churchill Downs
William Dupont, Jr
Hialeah Park
Maxwell Howard
C. V. Whitney
Earl Sande
J. E. Widener
Townsend Martin
John Hay Whitney
Jamaica
Elither
Aqueduct
Black Look
Flying Cross
Ptolemy
Thomas J. Healey
Whitney
Lexington
Maedic
Dewitt Page
Saratoga
Max Hirsch
Bold Venture
Pompeon
Court Scandal
Mosantre
G. W. Loft
Columbia, D. C
Belmont Park
Sortie
Thomasville Club Hosts Reidsville Nine in Home Opener
Thomasville's new North State Class D team opens its home season with an exhibition vs Reidsville of the Bi-State league at 3 30 p m Saturday at the park off the High Point Thomasville highway. Manager Jimmy Maye rounds the club into shape with Riley Pinkston Parker Surratt among tryouts and season tickets sell for ten dollars for 55 home games.
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Thomasville
Reidsville
High Point
Jimmy Maye
Riley
Pinkston
Ragan-Maurice
Thomasville Chair Makers
Parker
Hutchinson
Surratt
Coach Kobs leads Michigan State to steady spring effort
In a busy round up Ken coach John Kobs guides Michigan State baseball through steady practice in the dugout. The report references wagers on a future fight, LSU extending spring basketball practice, and speculation on Clark Griffith and Al Simmons affecting team standings.
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New York
Ken
John Kobs
Theichigan State
George
Han
Mike Jacobs
Barney Ross
Pedro Monnez
State Thietic Commission
Louisiana State
Clark Griffith
al Simmons
Sears
Marti McManus Catches Veteran Amer League Infielder
Marti McManus, a veteran American League infielder, has been credited with catching duties for the team as spring training reports mention his readiness and seasoned experience at shortstop.
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Marti McManus
Amera League
Fight Results From Associated Press Cards
In New York Harry Balsamo aged 162 stopped Mickey Bottone 164%4 in a technical knockout in three rounds. Pedro Nieves 141 outpointed Charles Bocchio 139% in six. In Philadelphia Benny Bass 134 knocked out Johnny Cavello 13014 in two. Frank 173 drew with Nick Young 181 in eight.
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New York
Harry Balsamo
Mickey Bottone
Newark
N. J
Pedro Nieves
Puerto Rico
Charles Bocchio
Philadelphia
Benny Bass
Johnny Cabello
Frank
Nick Young
Yankees bolster lineup with Johnson and Powell hot at No three
In Tulsa Oklahoma Roy Johnson ripped the ball at the No three spot and Alvin Powell, normally the left fielder, snapped his batting slump by hitting there.
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Tulsa
Okla
New York Yankees
Roy Johnson
Alvin Powell
League Commissioners Named for Inter-City Industrial League
W F Bailey president announces three newly appointed league commissioners who will oversee operations of the Inter City Industrial League and are well known in baseball circles.
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Bailey
League
Black Secret Demands Police Backing For Tonight’s Match
Curt Denning arranges police protection for the main setto at High Point arena as Tarzan White faces the Black Secret. The Secret arrives early, insists on security, and warns he will not wrestle without protection. Ivan Mikeloff meets Bull Curly in the opener, both best two of three with 90 and 60 minute limits.
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Curt Denning
Tarzan White
High Point Arena
Denning
Curt
White
Rasputin
High Point
Ivan Mikeloff
Bull Curly
Tatcoes Sailor
Curly
South
Dixie
Vines Sees Two More Years Of Pro Tennis
In Albany notes Ellsworth Vines expects about two more seasons on the pro tennis circuit. The report mentions his plan as part of a broader sports roundup including Cuban reactions to Hubbell and Cronin considering Bobby Doerr for leadoff in Boston. Bernie Bierman to lead Montana coaching school June 21 26.
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Albany
N. Y.penn Loop
Ellsworth Vines
Carl Hubbell
Tornilla Bola
Bernie Bierman
University of Montana
Joe Cronin
Bobby Doerr
Red Sox
Florida State league plans 154 game schedule with 14 player limit
The Florida State league sets a 14 man roster and a 154 game season including 14 Sunday doubleheaders. Dana X. Bible attends Nebraska spring practice while visiting Lincoln and Texas U. He receives a warm welcome from the team.
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Dana X. Bible
Nebraska
Texas U
Bible
Lincoln
Wilmington Produces Two Pocket Billiard Champs
Wilmington Delaware boasts two pocket billiard champions with Jimmy Caras the current title holder and Ralph Greenleaf a former resident. The text also recalls Travis Jackson who preferred facing Dirty Dean over Van Mungo, asserting his battering recollections.
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Wilmington
Del
Jimmy Caras
Ralph Greenleaf
Travis Jackson
Dean
van Mungo
Eight Teams Enter Volleyball Meet
Eight teams compete in Kan napolis for the Southern YMCA tournament first round. Pairings include Wilmington versus Macon and Winston-Salem versus Louisville with Greensboro facing Augusta and Portsmouth meeting Canton. Winners advance to the second round to meet Knoxville and Kannapolis respectively.
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Kannapolis
Wilmington
N. C
Macon
Winston-Salem
Louisville
Portsmouth
Canton
Wilmington-Macon
Knoxville
Tenn
Kannapolie
Portsmouth-Canton
Horse trainer Bert Mitchell Suspended Over Strychnine Test
Bert S Mitchell a leading American trainer faces suspension by the Florida racing commission after a saliva test on All Round a three year old maiden from Mrs Emil Denemark Chicago stable showed a positive reaction to strychnine. Mitchell sought an immediate hearing and defended his lack of knowledge of the incident.
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Miami
Fila
Bert S. Mitchell
America
Florida Racing Commission
Mitchell
Chicago
Emil Denemark
Tropical Park
Training Camp Briefs Highlights From Across Cities
Scores from camps show St. Louis defeating Chicago 4 3 and Washington edging Chattanooga 4 3. Memphis shut out Philadelphia 8 0 while New York routed Cleveland 9 2. New York beat Oklahoma City 1 0 as Detroit played to a scoreless tie. Montreal 1 1 Toronto 12 6 Buffalo. Rochester 8 Columbus 7 New Orleans 5 Jersey City 2 Boston Savannah rain. Brooklyn 2 St. Louis rain. Cincinnati 4 Jacksonville 4 in a rain shortened or tied game at 8 innings.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Chattanooga
Memphis
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Oklahoma City
Detroit
Montreal
Toronto
Buffalo
Rochester
Columbus
New Orleans
Jersey City
Boston
Savannah
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Regional College Baseball Pairings and Venues
A list of matchups across cities including Richmond Boston Chicago Cleveland and New York with teams Richmond Philadelphia Columbia Savannah Savannah Cincinnati Pittsburgh Tulsa and Jacksonville facing local hosts in designated venues from Savannah to Tulsa. The schedule outlines partnerships between university and club teams in several southern and eastern locales.
Giants Draw in Helena on Southwest Junket
New York Giants draw large crowds in Helena Arkansas with biographical sketches as announcers offer player data when they come to bat during the southwestern tour.
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Giants
Helena
Ark
New York Giants
Southwest
Stripp Likely Out Start After Tooth Problem
Joe Stripp of the Brooklyn Dodgers probably will miss the season start due to a sore shoulder caused by bad teeth. He will return home to have the teeth removed and recover before rejoining the club.
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Stripp
Jacksonville
Fla
Joe Stripp
Brooklyn Dodger
Hale in Bed With Chest Cold Delays Indians at Helena
Sammy Hale was confined to bed today with a chest cold as his Cleveland Indians teammates traveled to Helena for another game against the New York Giants.
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Hale
Helena
Ark
Sammy Hale
New York Giants
Reds Invade Georgia in Sole Savannah Appearance
Cincinnati Reds visit Savannah for the team's only game in the state with Gene Schott slated to start as the right handed pitcher.
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REDS
Georgia
Savannah
Cincinnati Reds
Gene Schott
Hildebrand Slated to Start for Browns in San Antonio
Oran Hildebrand was scheduled to start on the mound for the St. Louis Browns in San Antonio Texas today.
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Hildebrand
San Antonio
Tex
Oran Hildebrand
St. Louis Browns
Cardinals Finish Florida Spring Practice Ahead of Alabama Series
The J. Louis Cardinals completed their Florida spring training with a light workout and will play the Albany club in Albany, Georgia, tomorrow.
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Albany
Daytona Beach
Auker In Form For Tigers Nine Inning Win
Manager Mickey Cochrane praised Elden Auker for a strong nine inning effort. The right hander allowed only five hits as the Tigers defeated the Montreal Royals.
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Auker
Lakeland
Fie
Mickey Cochrane
Elden Auker
Tiger
Montreal Royals
Bees All Wet at Savannah Boston Beets
Damp from a drenching at Savannah yesterday the Boston Bees arrive in a pessimistic frame. Manager Bill McKechnie and the Bees have been rained out twice in three days.
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Columbia
8. C
Savannah
Bill McKechnie
Boston Bees
Hartnett Shoulder Sore Raises Manager Grimm Concern
San Antonio reports manager Charlie Grimm expressed worry over Gabby Hartnett's sore shoulder, adding uncertainty to lineup plans for the team as the injury lingers.
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Hartnett
SAN Antonio
Charlie Grimm
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs Meet Browns in Chicago Day Matchup
The Chicago Cubs faced the St. Louis Browns in a daytime contest, continuing the seasonal interleague clash. Both clubs showcased pitching and hitting as fans watched from the stands.
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Chicago Cubs
the &J. Louis Browns
Sox Open Seven-Game Exhibition Schedule vs Pirates
Longview Texas host the Chicago White Sox in the first of seven exhibition games against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 1950s spring slate begins.
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SOX
Pirates
Longview
Tex
Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh
Senators Win 12 in Grapefruit League Start
The Washington Senators left the Grapefruit league to day after 12 victories in 19 starts.
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Senators
Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Red Lucas Hurls for Longview vs Chicago White Sox
Manager Pie Traynor sent pitcher Red Lucas to start for Longview against the Chicago White Sox today in a spring exhibition full of early action and notable names.
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Lucas
Longview
Texas
Pie Traynor
Red Lucas
Chicago White Sox
Red Sox Arrive in Atlanta Minus Manager Cronin
The Boston Red Sox reached Atlanta with manager Joe Cronin missing from the group. Team officials did not disclose the reason for Cronin's absence as players prepared for upcoming games.
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RED
Atlanta
Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Phillies End Southern Exhibition Schedule in Richmond Fight
Richmond Colts host the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of the Southern exhibition campaign. The game marks the conclusion of Philadelphia's pre season tour in the Piedmont league setting.
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Richmond
Phillies
Richmond Colts
Picard Leads Charleston Open in Third Round
Henry G. Picard of Hershey Pa holds a three stroke lead at the Country Club of Charleston on the old Wappoo course in the third round of the Tournament of Gardens. Lighthorse Harry Cooper and Sam Snead chase within striking distance as Picard contemplates his bid for top money and a share of the added entry fees.
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Kenneth Gregory Charleston
Wappoo
Henry G. Picard
Hershey
Picard
Country Club of
Charleston
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
Johnny Revolta
Revolta
Snead
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield Center
Conn
Horton Smith
Piccard
Paul Bunyan
Asheboro Man Is Injured By Auto
Asheboro based Hal Yeargen was struck on McCrary street by a car said to be driven by John Miller. He suffered head and arm injuries, received treatment at a local clinic, and was released.
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the Enterprise
Asheboro
Hal Yeargen
John Miller
McCrary Street
Yeargen
Arthur Hasty Out on Bond in Yow Slaying Case
Asheboro reports Arthur Hasty who is charged with the March 18 slaying of Babe Yow was released on a 7500 dollar bond. He is to stand trial at Randolph Superior Court in September after a mistrial last week when the jury could not reach a verdict.
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Enterprise
Asheboro
Arthur Hasty
Babe Yow
Randolph Superior Court
Yow
Publisher Gordon Gray to explain future program
Gordon Gray, publisher of the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel after April 30, will outline the new publishers’ program at a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in Winston-Salem Monday night.
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Winston-Salem
Gordon Gray
Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel
Braddock Seeks Tougher Legs With Wisconsin Hikes
World heavyweight boxing champion James J Braddock plans leg development through extensive hiking around his Little Siesibagma Lake camp in Stone Lake Wisconsin. He says hiking will build pace and timing, with boxing mainly in Chicago area after the woods training. He emphasizes solitude and rugged terrain shaping his return.
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Stone Lake
Wis
James J. Braddock
Little Siesibagma Lake
Braddock
Wisconsin
Chicago
McCrary Backed For Highway Job In Asheboro
D B McCrary a leading Asheboro manufacturer has been recommended to Gov Clyde R Hoey as a member of the new State Highway commission endorsement comes from friends and supporters statewide He is a successful businessman civic leader and head of one of the state's largest hosiery plants located in Asheboro.
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Asheboro
D. B. McCrary
Clyde R. Hoey
State Highway Commission
McCrary
Nathan H. Yelton Begins 2nd Term as County Superintendent
Heads schools in Bakersville as Nathan H. Yelton starts a new two year term today in Mitchell County. He resumes duties after being reappointed to lead local education efforts.
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Bakersville
Nathan H. Yelton
Mitchell County
Caldwell County Bond Election Set for May 11
Caldwell county residents will vote May 11 on issuing 165000 dollars in school building bonds. The measure aims to fund school construction and improvements. Local officials urge turnout to determine the financing plan.
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Caldwell County
Athletics beaten by Memphis 8 to 0 in final Southern exhibition
The Athletics were shut out and limited to two hits as they lost their final Southern exhibition game to the Memphis club of the Southern association. They travel home today.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Memphis
Southern Association
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