Opening Day Rain Dampens Eastern Ballin As Pirates Edge Cubs
Pirates defeat Cubs 4 3 in Chicago as Rogers Hornsby fails in two chances and Grimes is helped by Chicago miscues. In Cincinnati Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Reds beats them 5 2 while Red Lucas allows five hits. Indians outlast Tigers 5 4 in 11 innings and Browns beat White Sox 3 1. Prospects note Hoover Walker and Walker slated to toss first balls in Washington and New York.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
Seaboard
Pirates
Cardinals
Indians
Browns
Chicago
Wrigley Citadel
Cubs
Frank Leroy Chance
Joseph V. McCarthy
Burleigh Grimes
Rogers Hornsby
Grimes
Cub
Rajah
Elwood English
Adams
Buccaneers
Charlie Root
Cincinnati
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Reds
Red Lucas
Chick Hafey
Hafey
St. Louis
Tigers
Cleveland
Whitehill
Detroit
Sin
Lind
Joe Shaute
Willis Hudron
White Sox
Sammy Gray
Alphonse Thomas
Hoover
Senators
Athletics
Washington
Jimmy Walker
Yankee Stadium
Red Sox
John McGraw
Phillies
Baker Bowl
Braves
Robins
Boston
Jupiter Pluvius Sets Up for Sally League Opening
April 17 report from Atlanta notes eight clubs in the South Atlantic Association opening action. Greenville overwhelmed Asheville 50 to 16 as Hamel drove in a key four-base hit to spark a 5 2 win over Augusta. Thurman Wical pitched well for Charlotte. Columbia beat Macon 6 4 and Knoxville toppled Spartanburg 6 1. Other games featured Atlanta 6 Chattanooga 2 Birmingham 13 Nashville 4 New Orleans 5 Mobile 3 Memphis 8 Little Rock 1 Jacksonville 9 Tampa 5 Columbus 5 Montgomery 1 and Selma 9 Pensacola 8.
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Atlanta
Jupiter Pluvius
South Atlantic Association
Greenville
Asheville Tourists
Hamel
Charlotte
Augusta
Knoxville Smokies
Spartanburg
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Little Rock
Jacksonville
Tampa
Columbus
Montgomery
Selma
Pensacola Fliers
Walter Johnson Confident As Manager Of Senators
Walter Johnson returns to baseball as Washington Senators manager confident in a strong lineup he calls the finest group of players. He favors giving pitchers freedom to throw their best pitches and notes the team has a balanced squad in the American League aimed at challenging the Yankees.
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Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Senators
Johnson
Joe Judge
Nats
William H. Doherty
Associated Press
Washington
Washington Baseball
Weser
Idaho
Hig Farm
Alta Vista
Walter
Nationals’ Hurling Corps
George Kelly
John McGraw
Newark
Yankees
Paving Bid Sought by High Point City Council
High Point North Carolina proposes asphalt or concrete street paving with granite or concrete curb and gutters. Sealed bids due April 25 1929 at 2:00 PM with five percent certified check. bid bonds not accepted. Specifications available from City Engineer. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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High Point
N. C
North Carolina
Stribling Christner Bout May Open Boxing Program
New York April 17. If all goes well the opening gun in the Dempsey Fugazy outdoor boxing campaign will be fired at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn with W I Young Stribling southern heavyweight and K O Christner of Akron as the principals. Dempsey now is attempting to get the boys to sign on the dotted line.
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New York
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
W. IL
Stribling
K. O. Christner
Akron
Dempsey
Minneapolis fighter Belanger defeats Dillon in Winnipeg bout
Minneapolis-Charles Belanger outpointed Harry Dillon in Winnipeg in a 19 round fight. Tiger Jack Payne stopped John Maton in Wilkes-Barre, and Charlie Pond knocked out Freddie Bruno in Waycross in two rounds.
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Minneapolis
Charles Belanger
Winnipeg
Harry Dillon
Wilkes-Barre
Jack Payne
Africa
Johnny Maton
Cincinnati
Waycross
Charlie Pond
Miami
Fla
Freddie Bruno
Indianapolis
Apple green rashaware suit with pleated skirt on a yoke
A fashion note describes an apple green rashaware suit featuring an all-around pleated skirt set on a yoke, paired with a jaunty Eton jacket over an off-white satin blouse.
Duke Netmen Set for State Championship at Chapel Hill
Duke University tennis team, after a 9-0 win over North Carolina State, advances to the state tournament in Chapel Hill beginning Wednesday. The Devils feature sophomores Rogers Meyers Frank Folk Hargrave and Farriss with captain Stewart Rogers not defending his 1928 singles title. George Rogers leads Duke as No 1 player with Meyers and Frank strong in singles.
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Frank
Folk
Hargrave
Farriss
Stewart Rogers
the Hill
George Rogers
Duke
Meyers
Irregular Conduct Linked to Physical Defects in Child Guidance
The article argues irregular behavior often stems from physical issues such as nutrition digestion or gland disorders as well as environmental factors. It highlights intelligence tests to gauge a person’s capacity and advocates clinics and schools for child guidance as part of a long term reform whose benefits will emerge in twenty years.
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Herman M. Adler
Guilford Battery Men Prep for Weekend Baseball Clash
Guilford College reports batters and pitchers preparing in the gym due to rain. Menoir Rhyne and Catawba visit for two Little Six title bearing games, with Zachery and Sykes leading pitching. Bunn may miss one game with an ankle injury. Stout ready to cover third.
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Guilford College
Shepard
Menoir-Rhyne
Guilford
Bears
Catawba
Zachery
Sykes
Quakers
McBain
Bunn
Stout
Chic snakeskin walking shoe feature note
A concise description highlights a chic snakeskin walking shoe with a modern tip strap and banding across a calfskin shank in dark brown.
Tennis frock features almond green crepe with split skirt
A new tennis frock in almond green crepe showcases an accordion pleated skirt split down the front to reveal matching trousers when milady runs.
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Milady
Cause of cancer and care tips from Indianapolis paper
Medical note explains cancer causes and guidance for managing pain bleeding odor and related symptoms. Advises patients to seek care at Indianapolis Cancer Hospital in Indianapolis Ind. Includes contact and treatment options.
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Indianapolis Cancer Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Abdicating Queen Turpie Leaves Dixie Women Golf Crown
Miss Marion Turpie abdicates as Queen of Dixie women golfers with the May 6 championship at New Orleans Me taux course. Contenders include Mrs. Ruth Reymond of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Dave Gant of Memphis, and Mrs. Melon Lowndes of Atlanta. Virginia Van Wie is not expected to compete.
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Atlanta
Marion Turpie
New Orleans
Metairie
Turpie
Glenna Collett
Pinehurst
Europe
England
Scotland
Birmingham
Miss Turpie
St. Andrews
George Turpie
Ruth Reymond
Baton Rouge
Laurel
Miss
Dave Gant
Memphis
Melon Lowndes
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
Florida
South
Duke Golfers Meet Washington and Lee Tomorrow
Duke University's golf team travels to Hillandale links to face the Generals of Washington and Lee in the season’s first away meet. The Blue Devils, after losses to Georgia and Georgia Tech and a home win over Carolina, seek improved form with captain Jennings, Beaqua, Horton, and Randall in the lineup.
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Durham
Duke University
Generals of Washington and Lee
Hillandale Country Club
Blue Devil
Duke
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Carolina
Davidson
Greensboro
Capt
Jennings
Beaqua
Horton
Randall
Australians Favor American Cars in January Imports
In January Australians imported 73 percent of assembled chassis from the United States. North America supplied 79 percent of unassembled chassis and 87 percent of automobile bodies to Australia, with 80 percent of motor car parts also from the region.
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Washington
United States
Australia
North America
Canada
Prof Pole Drugless Therapies Promised For Chronic Diseases
An advertisement extols Prof Pole's drugless system using diet hydrotherapy massage and mental therapeutics to treat chronic illnesses. It claims no drugs or surgery and offers free consultation at 212 Commercial National Bank Building with hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.
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Father Kneipp
Prof. Pole
Commercial National Bank Bldg
Adyv
Gap Emerges Between Girls and Boys in School Skills
Observations show seven year old girls often outperform boys in writing spelling and arithmetic. After age seven boys surpass girls in these academic areas.
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W. A. Davis
E. M Knox
H. Strickland
City Hall
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ETON
Chapel Hill
Jhealth
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia, the Health Magazine
Bettie A. Clark
East Washington Street
Wilson Motor Co
E. D. Steele
W. C. Idol
Icicies
Guilford Battery
Queendom of Dixie
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Pole
Steuart, Son & Co
Balto., Md
Goodyears
Goodyear
Alee Ae
Hiatt Tire Co
West High Street
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