Panthers Meet Elon In Greensboro Easter Baseball Clash
The Panthers of High Point College meet Elon in Greensboro on Easter Monday at 3 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium with Captain Ed Hedrick likely to start on the mound. Elon beat Methodist Protestants in opener and both teams aim to prove strength on neutral ground, with notable players Curry Dixon and Cap Perdue among the hitters.
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Memorial Stadium
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War Memorial Stadium
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Fettle
Wake Forest
Deacons
Methodists
Purple Panthers
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Gate City
Ed Hedrick
Elonites
Twisters
Martin
Heath
Mitchell
Hill
McFadden
Brasser
Perdue
Dixon
Yow
Blosser
Pointer
Haworth
Boylinites
Frank Kitchens
Dan Boone
Moose” Clabaugh
Cotton” Perdue
Rip Rap Seen As Derby Favorite In Open Kentucky Derby Field
Kentucky Derby preparations near completion as Rip Rap, chestnut colt by Broomstick from Blue Sky, trains at Belmont Park under Max Hirsch. The Sage Stable runner has won three of four starts including the Walden Handicap and is among top contenders for the May 14 Churchill Downs race.
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Sage Stable
High Point Leaguers Top Davidson in Exhibition Slugfest
High Point swamped the Davidson Wildcats in an exhibition at Jones Field scoring nine to three in five innings as rain shortened play. Martin pitched well for High Point with six strikeouts, Poole struggled for Davidson, and Feari doubled for the Wildcats while Harvey Johnson drove in two runs for High Point.
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South-Paw
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Presbyterians
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Feari
Portsider
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Raleigh Capitols Knock Off Wake Forest 6 3 In Exhibition
Raleigh Capitols defeated Wake Forest College 6 to 3 in an April exhibition. Wake Forest scorers totaled 3 runs with 2 hits and 1 error while Raleigh Capitol's offense produced 6 runs on 13 hits with 0 errors. Kitchen Phelps Elliott Mayer Bryant contributed for Raleigh.
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High Point College Ex exhibition game draws regional crowd
Easter holidays began at High Point college on Saturday but many students will stay for the Monday game. A large crowd from High Point, Greensboro and Winston-Salem is expected for the exhibition. It is the season’s most important local college game.
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UNC Track Faces Three Tough Conference Tests in Week
The 1926 Southern Conference champion Tar Heels, led by Coach Bob Fetzer, travel to Raleigh to meet N C State, then visit Georgia in Athens for a key midweek showdown, and finish at Grant Field against Georgia Tech. Turnout and fast pacing are expected as UNC pursues a second straight conference title.
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Atlanta
Tech
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Alexander
Fanfare near for Piedmont loop opening and D B Bulls clash
The article previews the Piedmont loop opener with the Pointers facing the Durham Bulls in Durham and McCarty's Bovines visiting High Point. It notes Frank Kitchens' proteges, a dust tasting welcome for Guilford Quakers, and mentions Olq Dan challenging Braley for fastest in the league plus other colorful team details.
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Furniture City
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Questions on baseball rules and history
The user asks about four strikes in batting history changes to called balls the pitching rubber introduction the present 60 foot pitching distance and when feinting to first without throwing was ruled a balk.
Unclear historical cricket rules and oddities noted
The excerpt lists quirky rule changes from the late 19th century including four strikes to retire a batsman in 1887 for a single season. It mentions ball count adjustments from nine to eight to seven and later to four, with brief mentions of 1898 and a ban on deception against baserunners labeled a batik in PSO.
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Voigt and Stranahan Reach Mason and Dixon Final
George Voigt of Brannockburn and R A Stranahan of Inverness won semi final matches to advance to the Mason and Dixon amateur golf final in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Voigt defeated Irving T Smith Jr Greenwich Conn and Stranahan eliminated Jack Ryerson Onwentsia Chicago.
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Ohio
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Greenwich
Georgia Tech swimmer sets 150 yard backstroke world record
Iowa City April 16 KK D Young a nineteen year old Georgia Tech star established a world record in the 150 yard backstroke at the national collegiate swimming meet finishing in 1 44 in the finals.
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Iowa
Georgia Tech
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Pointer pilot faces stiff outfield crowd in contention
The excerpt highlights a competitive Pointer outfield with Bogart, J. Smith, Braley, and Clabough challenging rookies Fister and Sanford. It notes Daniel Boone and Clabough at first base and questions the team's prospects amid strong material.
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Sanford
Bogart
J. Smith
Braley
Clabough
Dan Boone
Local baseball camp adds nine hopeful twirlers
Burnett from Cleveland Ga arrives to try out with the Kitchenmen and Cook from Chattanooga steps in, bringing nine contenders for five pitching spots. The skipper faces a tough choice with abundant material and a potential net loss. Frank, in particular, seems unsure how to proceed.
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Cleveland
Cook
Starboard
Chattanooga
Frank
Piedmont league exhibition win as Martin shines
The Piedmont league unit beat Davidson Wildcats in an exhibition as pitcher Martin delivered an exceptional performance despite wet conditions and a feared lineup including Braley Stewart Clabough Boone J Smith and others. The team extended its winning streak with strong hitting from the lineup.
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Piedmont League
Davidson Wildcats
Martin
Portsider
Braley
Stewart
Clabough
Boone
J. Smith
Racing Dan Boone hits first homer of season at home
Dan Boone, last year's circuit king, homered for the first time this season against High Point college. Clabough followed with four base hits after his 1926 Texas league title, continuing strong showings in the latest game.
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Olq Dan
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Davidson Wildcats
Dan Boone
High Point College
Clabough
George Schmidt Improves At Short Position Play
The report notes George Schmidt showing marked improvement in form at short position by gaining easier throws and surpassing prior efforts. It warns rival Weaver to watch Schmidt’s rising performance and stick work overall.
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George Schmidt
Weaver
Georgia bat prodigy stars as pace quickens in High Point
Chick Stewart notes a young player adding weight that boosts his power at the plate. A recent display sent a ball over the left field wall underscoring potential for another home run king in High Point.
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Chick Stewart
Georgia
Chick
City factories urged to close for opening game
Next Thursday the Point ers play their opener here and city factories are asked to close for a half day so workers may see the Kitchenmen’s brand of ball. The game starts at 3 o clock and little time will be lost. This season factories are not usually rushed.
Pointer Booster Night Urges Full Support for High Point Team
The call encourages fans to gather and back the local boys for next Thursday’s game to boost team morale and draw attention from rival cities. Organizers stress loyalty to Kitchens and his club and urge a strong turnout.
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High Point
Crichton Sets Sedgefield Course Record in Rain
Marshall Crichton, High Point pro, slashed the Sedgefield course record to 68 in a best ball with Fred Newnham of Greensboro. The Gray duo carded 69 while Crichton and Newnham posted five birdies and a 65 best-ball total. They plan to compete in Charleston’s Carolinas professional tourney as Harold Long leads the field.
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Greensboro
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Charles Gray
Pat Denofrio
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Grays
Gray
Pere
Charleston
S. C
Carolinas
Harold Long
Raleigh Country Club
Pirates Suffer Season’s First Defeat in Chicago
Chicago bunched hits in the seventh inning to beat the Pirates 5 to 2 in the series opener. Hill and Gooch pitched for Pittsburgh while Bush and Hartnes worked for Chicago. The Pirates scored in the first and fourth frames, but the late rally failed as Chicago pulled away.
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Pittsburgh
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Gooch
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Hartnes
Tar Heels Face Six-Game Week In 1927 Schedule
The University of North Carolina baseball team opens a tough week with Davidson in Salisbury on Easter Monday. They then play Duke twice in three days, Wake Forest and Guilford in Greensboro, with Elon and Virginia looming in the week’s end. The slate includes a title bid if results go their way.
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Salisbury
Duke
Durham
Wake Forest
Greensboro
Memorial Stadium
Guilford
Charlottesville
Virginia
Chapel Hill
Davidson Wildcats
University Nine
Cavalier
Rowan
North Carolina
Wildcats
University
Davidsons
Carolina Nine
Fayetteville
Deacons
Elon Christians
Elon
Guilford Quakers
Doak
Quakers
Carolina
Virginia Cavaliers
Al Mello’s 1926 boxing record summary
Al Mello defeated Morrie Schlaifer Meyer Cohen Bob Lowrie and Jack Zivic twice and lost to George Kid Lee He KO'd Tony Marto and Johnny Saxon Jimmy Slattery was born August 25 1904 in Buffalo NY Sally Montgomery and Quintin Romero fought to a six round draw in 1924 Notre Dame scored 210 points while opponents totaled 38 The longest place kick on record is 65 yards by F D J T Haxall of Princeton against Yale in 1882 Kuck of Kansas State Teachers College threw the shot 50 feet 34 inches at Stagg Field last season
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Morrie Schlaiffer
Meyer Cohen
Bob Lowrie
Jack Zivic
George Kid Lee
Tony Marto
Johnny Saxon
Jimmy Slattery
L. Slattery
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N.Y
Sally Montgomery
Quintin Romero
A. J
Notre Dame
F. D. J. T. Haxall
Princeton
Yale
Kuck
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Stagg Field
W. P. Kuck
Sam Jones Holds White Sox In Browns Victory Debut
St Louis Browns pitcher Sam Jones in his debut limited Chicago to four hits as St Louis triumphed 3 to 3 in a game dated April 16. Connally and Croungée joined Jones and Schang in the scoring and fielding effort.
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Schang
Results show Chicago and St Louis delays. Boston and New York lead
Detroit Cleveland game postponed by rain as Philadelphia and Washington post wins. Chicago lost to St Louis while Boston defeated New York and Philadelphia routed Washington.
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National League Scores Early Standings
In a sequence of results many NL games saw the Reds best the Cardinals 5 4 while the Pirates defeated the Cubs 5 2. The Giants beat the Dodgers 7 2 and the Phillies won 3 0 against the Braves. The Mets topped the Braves 7 6 over Boston 6 3.
College Baseball Scores From Greensboro and Durham
Guilford defeats Emory and Henry 6 to 2 in Greensboro while Pennsylvania beats Duke 12 to 6 in Durham. The results reflect a doubleheader day with notable performances by both teams in the early season schedule.
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Emory and Henry
Durham
University of Pennsylvania
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Scores from Southern Association baseball standings
Game results list shows Chattanooga 6 Atlanta 9 Little Rock 9 Memphis 2 Nashville 9 Birmingham 7 Mobile 3 New Orleans 2.
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Memphis
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New Orleans
International League scoring roundup with varied results
Toronto beat Jersey City 9 to 5 and Rochester won 12 to 10 against Newark. Buffalo led Reading by 6 to 7 in another contest while Syracuse defeated Baltimore 8 to 6 in a high scoring game.
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Reading
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Baltimore
Southeastern League Scores Report
St Augustine 2 Jacksonville 6. Selma 8 Columbus 14 Albany 9. Savannah 5 called end 7th due to darkness. Pensacola 5 Montgomery 16.
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Montgomery
Virginia League Scores Report
Norfolk 1 Portsmouth 19. Petersburg 3 Richmond 16. Wilson 4 Kinston 3. Local league results listed for the Virginia circuit with multiple city matchups and final tallies.
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Virginia League
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Richmond
Wilson
Kinston
Cotton State League Scores From Jackson and Meridian
In Jackson Vicksburg defeated the Beavers 2 0 while at Meridian Laurel fell to Vicksburg 2 1. Other games postponed due to rain.
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Vicksburg
Meridian
Laurel
Coast League Scores Lead Off With Mixed Results
Pactific Coast League results show Missions with 12 over Seattle's 3, Oakland 6 over Los Angeles 4, Hollywood 4 over Portland 6, and Sacramento 7 over San Francisco 6 in a tight set of games.
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Oakland
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Portland
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San Francisco
Texas League scores roundup Fort Worth Dallas
Fort Worth 5 Dallas 3. San Antonio 4 Waco 5. Houston 8 Beaumont 19. Wichita Falls 12 Shreveport 3. Local standings and results from recent league games.
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Waco
Houston
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Shreveport
Guilford College Defeats Emory and Henry in Rain Soaked Game
Guilford College Quakers beat Emory and Henry at World War Memorial Stadium in Greensboro. The game ended after eight innings due to rain with Guilford scoring six and Emory and Henry two as Likens Combs Coletrane and Neece pitched. About 200 spectators attended the drizzle affected contest.
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The Nut Cracker and Circus Notes in Chicago
A playful mix notes Ringling clowns may top recent Garden shows and mentions popular Chicago songs andPouling with four managers. It hints at doubt over a Delaney boxing rematch while precincts await full ballot results and records a quirky arts anecdote about an artist and model wife. A New York syndicate buys 12 water firms as staff humor resurges with radio jokes about a vacuum cleaner.
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