Southern Conference Trackmen Near Record Marks
North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia athletes spark near record efforts in dual meets ahead of the Durham conference meeting. Ralston LaGore has eclipsed his own javelin mark, Earl Widmyer matched the century dash record, and Milan Zori eyes the discus mark as rivals close in on shot put and hurdles records.
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Joseph F. Nettles
Associated Press
Richmond
Durham
Carolinas
Virginia
Maryland
Ralston LaGore
North Carolina
Petter
Earl Widmyer
Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech
Hamm
Duke
Brownlee
W. P. Walwart
South Carolina
Jack of All Trades
Tom Craig
Coles
Evins
Jenkinne
Florida
Old Southern
Milan Zori
Abernathy
Grover Everett
Hawthorne
Carolina
Everett
Widmyer
Evans
Williamson
N. C
McRae
Bird
N. G
Discus Ag
Legore
McMahon
Clemson
Reid
Hartman
Jackson
Armstrong
Hubbard
High Point Golfers Defeat Winston-Salem Twins Amid Close Meet
High Point High defeated Winston-Salem High 11 to 6 at Westover club course as Joe Brownlow led Winston-Salem with a 77. Duels included Garrett and Diffendale beating Winston players, while Brownlow and White won reserves, setting up a Saturday home match with Salisbury High.
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High Point High
Winston-Salem High
Westover Club
Winston
High Point
Salisbury High
Joe Brownlow
Winston-Salem
Brownlow
Garrett
Smith
Winston- Salem
Dunkle- Warger
Duinkleberger
C. Diffendale
Dize
Tillotson
Oliver
Diffendale
Twin City
G. W. Brownlow
Royals
White
J. Diffendale
Thomas
Welch
Perry
Hedrick
National League Still Leads Way In Grapefruit League Play
In the Grapefruit League with a week left before opening day the National League holds 42 interleague wins to 35 for the American League. Cleveland's Indians beat the New York Giants four times and five clashes have raised NL contenders like St Louis and Chicago as threats. The Giants lead NL winners with nine victories but also own ten losses, while the Red Sox and White Sox post solid showings for the AL in interleague play.
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New York
Cleveland
Indians
New York Giants
Giants
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston Braves
White Sox
Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Holds First Pro Hockey Crown
Chicago wins its first professional hockey title in a 1 0 victory over Detroit as Harold Mush March scores the decisive goal after 90 minutes of hard play in front of 16 500 fans. March also scored in overtime to help defeat Montreal and clinch the world professional title.
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Chicago
Little Harold
Mush
March
Wilf Cade
Black Hawks
Detroit
Red Wings
Sea Canadiens
Montreal
High Point High Nine Battles Spencer Here
High Point High Nine plays Spencer here as part of a busy weekend for four interscholastic teams. Harold Culler is expected to start on the mound for High Point with Crowson in relief. The golf squad heads to Chapel Hill for states led by Jack Copeland in singles and David Cooper with Joe Hamlin in doubles. The Bisons defeated Winston-Salem yesterday as reserves fell.
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High Point High Nine
Spencer
High Point High School
Black Bison
Spencer High Taal
Harold Culler
High Point
Crowson
Chapel Hill
Jack Copeland
David Cooper
Joe Hamlin
Bison
Winston-Salem
Winston High
Salisbury High
Panthers and Quakers Hold Stage Today
North Carolina college sports slate shows no major Big Five games. High Point meets Guilford on baseball diamond while Duke and North Carolina tennis travel for Pinehurst tournaments. Wake Forest faces NC State in Raleigh as High Point Racquet Squadron meets Senior Rhyne in Hickory. Duke and UNC golf start two day Hope Valley series. Tar Heels return home after beating Virginia 3 1. Tar Heels also beat VMI and VP I previously. Appalachian tennis loses to Erskine in DC.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
High Point
Guilford
Duke
Pinehurst
Wake Forest
N. C
Raleigh
Hickory
Hope Valley
Virginia
Tar Heels
University of Virginia
V. M. Yr
V. P. FT
Washington and Lee
Appalachian
South Carolina
Erskine College
Due Wear
D. C
Seeded Stars Win In North South Tourney
The North South tennis tournament at Pinehurst enters the second round with top seeds advancing. Frank X Shields No 1 American entry easily passes Duke and UNC players as Walter Martin faces Harvey Harris in a third round, and other second round matchups include Bitsy Grant versus Davie Cotton and Wilmer Allison against Adolph de Menezes.
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Pinehurst
Frank X. Shields
New York
Barner Welsh
Duke University
Shields
University of North Carolina
Walter Martin
Toronto
Harvey Harris
J. Filbert Hall
South Orange
N. J
Giles Verstraton
Jackson Heights
L. I. Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Davie Cotton
Duke
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Tex
Adolph de Menezes
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
George Lott
Chicago
H. D. Gubner
Kew Gardens
L. T
Lester Stoefen
Los Angeles
A. L. Brugeau
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marcel Rainville
Montreal
J. Potter Stockton
Spring Lake
Bison Athletes Enter Net and Track Meets
CHAPEL HILL April 11 A total of 16 track and 11 tennis teams will compete in the state high school championships here Thursday and Friday Secretary BE EB Rankin announced after a final check on entries. The tennis field includes Charlotte Clayton Durham Goldsboro Greensboro Henderson High Point Roxboro Washington Wilmington and Winston Salem. The track field features Barnum Springs Charlotte High Point Kernersville Leaksville Mt Ulla Old Town Pilot Mountain Raeford Sanford Westfield Wilmington and Winston Salem. Earl Ruth of Charlotte is the defending singles tennis champion and Charlotte High is the defending track champion. Strong showings expected from High Point Durham and others with several new records anticipated.
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BE. EB. Rankin
Charlotte
Clayton
Durham
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Henderson
High Point
Roxboro
Washington
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
Barnum Springs
Kernersville
Leaksville
Mt. Ulla
Old Town
Pilot Mountain
Raeford
Sanford
Westfield
Earl Ruth
Charlotte High
John F. Kenfield
Moffitt
Graves
Holder
Musical Comedy To Feature New Music and Dance Numbers
The junior high school production in rehearsal features songs by Vernon L. De Tar with local talent in principal and chorus roles. Numbers include Won't You Smile and Isn't Love a Funny Proposition sung by cast members, plus Oh What a Girl and Spanish Town. Genevieve Pare` leads as professional director with high hopes for a successful show.
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Vernon L. de Tar
Syracuse Glee Club
New York
Charles Parker
Dorothy Rankin
Charles Tomlinson
Carey Howard
Wilton Barnes
Genevieve A. Pare
Ontario and Michigan Share The Great Lakes Border
Ontario and Michigan both touch four of the five Great Lakes as shown by geographic borders. The fact highlights state and provincial boundaries and lake access.
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Ontario
Michigan
Great Lakes
States Formed From Massachusetts New York and Virginia
Maine Vermont and West Virginia emerged as separate entities from portions of Massachusetts New York and Virginia in a historical realignment.
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Maine
Vermont
West Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
Baseball Chatter Highlights Daily Scores and Schedule
Results from yesterday include Cleveland 4 over New York 3, Boston 5 over Washington 2, Pittsburgh 12 over Chicago 7, and Cincinnati 13 over Atlanta 2. Today’s schedule lists Brooklyn visiting Washington, Cincinnati at Atlanta, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia host Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Chicago, St Louis boys, New York at Boston, and Boston at Baltimore.
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Yesday
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Saym
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Chattanooga
Detroit
Birmingham
Greensboro
Brooklyn
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Charlotte
N. C
Oklahoma City
St. Louise
St. Louis
Knoxville
Oklahoma City Preview Says Arky Vaughan Shines With Pirates
Arky Vaughan, a youthful Pirates shortstop, is projected to scorch National League pitching with a .300 average and leading Pirates in runs with 22 and doubles with seven. He also shows strong marks in triples and other categories, fueling optimism for the season.
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Oklahoma City
Arky Vaughan
Pirate
Lew Fonseca Faces Slumping White Sox in Run of Woes
Chicago reports expose Lew Fonseca’s White Sox battling injuries and shaky defense after a heavy hitting stretch and weak pitching. Eight runs conceded yesterday highlight the defensive issues facing the club on the season.
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Chicago
Lew Fonseca
White Sox
Cubs Beat Second String 11 to 1 in Preview Game
Chicago Cubs regulars led by Chuck Klein won 11 to 1 against the second team in a preseason tune up. The result boosted confidence that the regular lineup will hold jobs for the upcoming season.
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CUBS
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Chuck Kiein
Red Sox rely on Welch and Pennock for win over Orioles
Boston extends its win streak to five games by beating Greensboro 8 to 5 yesterday. Welch and Pennock are slated to start today against Baltimore, aiming to carry the success forward.
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Baltimore
Red Sox
Welch
Pennock
Orioles
Sox
Greensboro
N. C
Braves Return Home For Series With Red Sox
The Braves head back to Boston for practice before starting a series with the Red Sox, as anticipation builds for the matchup between the two clubs in the east.
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Braves
Boston
Red Sox
Giants Gain Uncle Wilbert Robin As Atlanta Fan
In Atlanta the New York Giants gained a notable supporter in Wilbert Robin, former Brooklyn manager and current president of the Atlanta club. He cheered for the Giants, then explained his loyalties by noting his long history around New York after a recent loss to Cleveland.
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Giants
Atlanta
New York Giants
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Yankee outfielder aims to match Ty Cobb on steals
Chattanooga report quotes Tenny-Ben Chapman of the New York Yankees saying he cannot equal Ty Cobb's hitting or batting feats but believes he can beat Cobb's record for most seasons leading the league in stolen bases. He notes Cobb led six times while Chapman has led three times.
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Chattanooga
Tenny
Ben Chapman
New York Yankees
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Dodgers Splash Four In Slugfest At Richmond
The Dodgers defeated the Richmond Colts in a high scoring game a ballpark on a James River island where left field sends balls into the water. The Brooklyns obeyed fan calls to "lose it" during the slugfest.
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Richmond
Brooklyn
James River
Dodgers
Richmond Colts
Tigers wind up exhibition with Barons in Birmingham
Detroit Tigers finish their minor league exhibition schedule in Birmingham against the Barons after a 13 to 6 win yesterday. The contest featured strong hitting and some defensive lapses as Detroit showed both potential and flaw in the batter’s box.
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Tigers
Birmingham
Ala
Detroit
Birmingham Barons
Barons
Phillies Captain Dick Bar Returns to Uniform
Captain Dick Bar of the Phillies, spiked on March 25 in Florida, is adapting to a uniform again and hopes to begin playing Sunday.
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Philadelphia
Dick Bartell
Phillies
Florida
Athletics Rally Past Opponents as Hayes Shines
Philadelphia Athletics catcher Frank Hayes from Trenton New Jersey has a strong rookie run. The A's have won five of six games against major league opponents with Hayes in the lineup.
Indians look to Mel Harder as AL opener starter
Atlanta dispatch notes Mel Harder is the leading candidate to start for the Cleveland Indians in their upcoming American League season opener, with the game set for soon.
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Atlanta
Mel Harder
Cleveland Indians
Reds visit Atlanta for final exhibition with Crackers
The Cincinnati Reds faced the Atlanta Crackers in the last exhibition game against minor league clubs. The Reds routed the Crackers, following a 13 to 2 loss by the Crackers in the previous day’s exhibition.
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Atlanta
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Crackers
Cardinals Browns Open Five Game Preseason in St Louis
The Cardinals and the Browns bring major league baseball to St. Louis today for the first of a five game 1934 preseason series.
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Browns
ST. Louis
Dr. Lambeth to Speak on Love at Its Best Tonight
Dr. W. A. Lambeth will address the mid week service at Wesley Memorial church on Love At Its Best. The Wednesday night gathering is drawing a larger crowd and J. Gurney Briggs leads the music. The service starts at 7 30 and will run about 456 minutes.
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Dr. Lambeth
W. A. Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Church
J. Gurney Briggs
Portugal’s Gold Standard Legacy Emerges in History
A historical note traces Portugal as an early pioneer in establishing gold as a standard. The account outlines the nation's financial reforms and trade influence shaping monetary systems, highlighting its role in early global bullion practices and economic policy.
Hundreds view circus parade and show in High Point
Crowds lined the business streets for the Barnett Brothers Circus and Menagerie parade in High Point before two Welch Field performances. The afternoon show drew many local children from the Methodist Protestant Children's Home escorted by Superintendent and Mrs. A G Dixon. The Carolina natives travel northward for the season with aerial acts revived from earlier days and a capacity Charlotte audience earlier in the week.
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High Point
Barnett Brothers Circus
Welch Field
A. G. Dixon
Barnett Brothers
Carolinas
Charlotte
Dowdy to Open Burlington Main Drug Store
D A Dowdy announces plans to open a new Main Street Burlington drug store before May 1 after leasing the building from Main Street Stores Company. The Piggly-Wiggly space will be remodeled to a modern pharmacy, with Dowdy operating three stores in High Point and one in Thomasville.
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D. A. Dowdy
North Carolina
South Main Street
Burlington
Mr. Dowdy
Main Street
M. B. Smith and Associates
High Point
Thomasville
Mann Drug Stores
Prayer Service At First M. P. Tonight
The Wednesday evening mid week prayer and praise service of the First Methodist Protestant church will be held this evening at 7 30. Rev. R J Farmer will lead and speak on Life s Solitary Places. A cordial welcome is extended to all. The old hymns of the gospel will be sung.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
R. J. Farmer
High Point Elimination Contest Sets Piano and Voice Trials
The High Point district plans an elimination contest for C and B C class schools to enter the state music meet. About 190 students from Guilford Randolph Davidson and four counties converge in High Point on April 14 with judges from Margaret Sloan High College. The event leads to a final in Greensboro on April 26 and 27 featuring ensembles across piano voice and dance categories including Jamestown Rankin Guilford Mills Home and more.
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High Point
Dan W. Smith
Guilford
A . Davidson
Randolph
Margaret Sloan
High College
Gboro
Jamestons
Mills
Rankin
Jamestown
Millis
Imity
Pleasant Garden
Gui Proximity
Eli Whitney
Pleasant den
Thomasville
Asheboro
Lexington
Alam
Edison Invents Moving Picture Projection Machine
Thomas Edison develops an early moving picture projection device. The invention marks a milestone in cinema technology and demonstrates Edison’s role in early film innovation.
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Thomas Edison
Estimated 80 000 Restaurants in United States
A rough estimate suggests there are about 80,000 restaurants operating across the United States. The figure reflects a broad slice of dining establishments from fast food to full service and independent eateries.
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United States
Thousand Islands Defined as St. Lawrence River Reach
The Thousand Islands are the stretch of the St. Lawrence River at the head of Lake Ontario.
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Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Lake Ontario
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