High Point College Dominates First Dual Track Meet
High Point College won 84 to 42 against Catawba College in the inaugural dual track meet. Zacovic of High Point led as top scorer, with multiple event wins and high finishes by HP athletes across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
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Zacovic
Panther
Catawba
High Point
Catawba College
Zacovie
Mulitzean
Boone
Rung
Fletcher
Hughes
Maust
Mulligan
Bethea
A Rookie Barnes Debuts in Battle for 1950 Pennant
Dan Boone leads his team as rookie pitcher Barnes debuts amid pennant race talk. Sally Barnes Sr. smiles on the field as Baby Sally Jr. weighs eight pounds and is slated to be a left handed pitcher, with promises of a strong career.
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Dan Boone
Barnes
Sallie
Dan
Gar Wood Joins Miami Glider Association
Gar Wood, famed speedboat designer, becomes a charter member of the Miami Glider Association formed by sportsmen including Glenn Curtiss to promote gliding activities in Miami Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Gar Wood
Glenn Tr. Curtiss
Rain Wreaks Havoc on Box Office Receipts in Chicago
Chicago reports rain and weather again disrupting American Association games. Postponements and financial headaches push box offices to shorten schedules and trigger doubleheaders, threatening profits needed to offset 1929 shortcomings.
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Chicago
American Association
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Local Bowlers Win Match From Burlington Five
The Lucky Strike team visited Burlington yesterday and won by 96 pins. It marked their third victory in a five game series. The High Point bowlers travel to Winston-Salem tomorrow night to begin a five game contest.
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Burlington
Winston-Salem
Cubs Crippled Crew Nearing Health Ahead of Cardials Game
In St Louis on April 7 the Cubs' injured lineup receives treatment as trainer Andy Lotahan works overtime. Hornsby heals a sore heel while Grimm recovers a cracked rib and Sheriff Blake nurses a twisted knee. Hartnett, Bell and others receive care as the team prepares for their third clash with the Cardinals.
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ST. Louis
Andy Lotahan
Cubs
Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
Charlie
Grimm
Sheriff Blake
Lester Bell
Baggy Hartnett
Lotshaw
Local golfers Salisbury high on local links
The High Point area golf team defeated Salisbury High 18-0 at High Point Country Club. Moffitt led with an 8&9 win over Randell, Snow beat Lucas 3&2, Clinard defeated Hudson 3&2, and Marsh fell 2&1. High Point scorers: Moffitt 89, Snow 97, Clinard 99, Marsh 169. Salisbury: Lucas 101, Hudson 109, Randell 102, Brown 115.
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High Acheo
Salisbury High
High Point
Moffitt
Randell
Salisbury
Snow
Lucas
Clinard
Hudson
Marsh
Brown
Mandell Shelved Lightweight Title Defense Order
The Illinois State Athletic Commission has shelved its order requiring Sammy Mandell to defend his lightweight title against King Tut of Minneapolis or face consequences. The move comes amid embarrassment as the commission delays the mandated bout.
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Chie A
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Sammy Mandell
King Tut
Minneapolis
Mandell's Title Defend Crown in July Match Upset
Mandell faced a rescinded order after promoter clippings showed he would defend his National Boxing Association title against Al Singer in July. Sponsors produced signed contracts, and Mandell was advised to forget the bout.
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National Boxing Association
Mandell
al Singer
Singer-Mandell
Swedish Paper Offers To Pay For Fighter
Kenosha, Wis April 17 Sweden seeks a welterweight Olympic champion for 1982. Karl Ogren, Kenosha schoolboy and recent Golden Gloves welterweight winner, was offered a well paying job and all expenses by a Swedish newspaper to represent Sweden in the Olympics.
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Kenosha, Wis
Sweden
Karl Ogren
Kenosha
Woman to Probe African Hunting Commission
Mrs De lia Okeley a noted explorer and famed hunter has been named by the king of Belgium as the sole woman member of a commission to study big game shooting in the Belgian Congo.
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Washington
Delia Okeley
Belgian Congo
Anderson and Jessup Face Off in North and South Final
Pinehurst N C April 17 Miss Penelope Anderson Richmond Va and Mrs Maria Jessup Wilmington Del will meet in the women's North and South Tennis final tomorrow. Anderson defeated Virginia Hilleary Philadelphia 9 7 6 1 in the semi final while Jessup beat Virginia Rice Boston 6 4 6 2
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Pinehurst
N. C
Penelope Anderson
Richmond
Maria Jessup
Wilmington
Del
Miss Anderson
Virginia Hilleary
Philadelphia
M Jessup
Virginia Rice
Boston
Mussolini Faced Recurrent Detention for Public Demonstrations
Reports recount Benito Mussolini facing multiple detentions from 1914 to 1964 for public demonstrations and speaking without authorization against successive Italian governments.
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Mussolini
Priso
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