Allison Wins North and South Tennis Title in Five Sets
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas overcomes Ellsworth Vines national champion in a five set final to claim the North and South singles crown. He completes victory by winning the doubles with John Van Ryn of Philadelphia over McCauliff and Hall. Mrs John Van Ryn takes the women's singles title defeating Virginia Rice.
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Pinehurst
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Texas
Ellsworth Vines
John van Ryn
Philadelphia
Eugene McCauliff
New York
Gilbert Hall
East Orange
N. J
Allison
Vines
Virginia Rice
Boston
Virginia Hilleary
McCauliff
Fitz
Questionnaire Wins Paumonak Handicap at Jamaica
Questionnaire driven by owner James Butler wins the Paumonak Handicap at Jamaica Race Course as the 1932 meeting opens before 10 000 fans. Wearing green and white silks the favorite at 8 to 5 carries 130 pounds to a one and a half length victory over Hi Jack owned by George D Widener, with Flying Heels of John J Curtis four lengths back in third.
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New York
Questionnaire
Jamaica
Dong
James Butler
George D. Widener
John J. Curtis
Flying Heels
Qualifying Play In National Matches To Start Mid June
The United States Golf Association set qualifying rounds for the national amateur public links championship during the two weeks starting June 13. The Shawnee public course in Louisville will host the event July 19 to 23. Each city may enter up to six players. entrants must be amateurs not belonging to private clubs with courses in January.
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Louisville
United States Golf Association
UNC Golf Team Defeats Furman 13-5 in Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina golf team beat Furman University 13 to 5 in Chapel Hill. Captain Joe Adams shot a low medal 71 as UNC extended its winning streak. Brown and Carolina collected multiple points from McGee Adams and others, while McWilliams, O'Brien, Garrett, and Ashcraft added wins for Furman.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Casella
Furman University
Joe Adams
Brown
Carolina
McGee
Adams
Ashcraft
McWilliams
Furman
O’brien
Laxton
Garrett
Hoover France Primary Battles for Maryland Delegation
A clear cut contest for Maryland's 19 Republican convention votes arose as President Hoover filed his candidacy with the secretary of state while former Senator Joseph S. France also seeks the nomination.
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Hoover-France
Annapolis
Hoover
Joseph S. France
Maryland
Baseball scores from Southern Association games
Nashville edged by Atlanta 5 to 6 as New Orleans beat Birmingham 13 to 4. Knoxville defeated Chattanooga 15 to 3, while Little Rock won over Memphis 8 to 7.
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Nashville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Memphis
Aged Fox Hunter Jim Petree Dies by Suicide
Jim Petree, 77, a renowned fox hunter from Winston-Salem, shot himself at his Mount Tabor home. Officials acknowledged suicide but continued probing the surrounding circumstances.
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Winston-Salem
Jim Petree
Mount Tabor
Freeman withdraws from Y M C A contest as fourth casualty
Freeman dropped out of the six week YMCA channel swim. Paul Koontz noted the only unfavorable current last week. Leaders show Strock 17.6 miles, McAnally 17.4, Jester 15.6, Barrier 15.4, Raper 15.1. Next Tuesday Greens boro comes to Greensboro YMCA pool for a return meet. Locals won 45-21 here last Wednesday and aim to improve in the rematch.
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Verks Freeman
Paul Koontz
Strock
McAnally
Jester
Barrier
Raper
Greensboro High
Greensboro
Presnell Freed as Trial Ends in Fast Verdict
Presnell is free to resume life after a swift jury verdict in a private prosecution case. Judge Walter E. Moore, age 75, presided as evidence closed and the jury deliberated about an hour. Presnell faces a complex personal situation with two wives and plans to visit Erwin, Tennessee to decide his next steps.
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Walter E. Moore
Superior Court
Presnell
Erwin
Tenn
Susie Beddix
Trials and marriages shape Presnell’s life across states
The narrative describes a man’s move from trial beginnings in 1900 to fleeing to Oklahoma Territory, then Missouri and Centerville Iowa. He wed again after learning his first wife was dead, served as school board member, road commissioner and justice of the peace, and adopted two children with conflicts over fidelity. A North Carolina lawyer notes no bigamy charge could be filed there as he had not cohabited with two wives in the state.
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McAllister
Okla
Indian Territory
Moberly
Centerville
Iowa
Cldriet King
Schol Board
Road Commission
Exline
John R. Jones
North Wilkesboro
Presnell
North Carolina
Kelley
Massie
Darrow
Charlies
Davis
Kahahawal
Eugene Beebe
Branson
Pariah Massie
Naval Base
Beebe
Horace Ida
Bonus Exponents Remain Optimistic Despite Setback
Washington April 16. Leaders push for a two billion dollar soldiers bonus outlay with sponsors remaining confident of victory. Owen D. Young argues printing money is not the right path to increase money volume while Patman and LaGuardia prepare opposition testimony before the ways and means committee.
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Phashington
Owen D. Young
Patman
Texas
Crisp
Representative Laguardia
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Negro Youth Injured in Street Scrap Near Burns Hill
Preston Barber a negro youth of 1817 East Washington street received a throat cut requiring 15 stitches after a quarrel with a man described as Cleve of Burns Hill near Robertson Service station on Kivett drive. Barber was taken by Sechrest’s ambulance to High Point hospital for emergency treatment. He said Cleve approached and cut him with no stated reason.
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Preston Barber
East
Washington Street
Cleve
Burns Hill
Robertson
Kivett Drive
Barber
Sechrest
High Point Hospital
Massie Reveals Slaying Narrative At Trial
Massie testifies about the Kahahawa killing and the gang of naval officers after a dance. He describes rumors about his marriage and insults toward his wife and himself as the trial unfolds with Darrow questioning his account and Beebe advising on evidence.
Hard to parse horizontal puzzle and confession details
A scrambled list of crossword style clues precedes a courtroom narrative where Massie describes a plan to extract a confession. He says Mrs Fortescue and Kahahawai were involved, and a summons with a fake seal was used to lure Kahahawai into a car. The rope ladder and a diploma seal were part of the ruse.
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Jones
Massie
Lord
Cortez Finds Aztec Chocolate Drink Long Before Spain
Spanish explorer Cortes notes Aztecs brewed and drank chocolate in Mexico around 1520, revealing early chocolatelike beverage culture among Mesoamerican civilizations.
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Cortez
Mexico
Glass Efficiency Diminished by Dirt Over Six Months
A study notes glass loses up to half its efficiency as dirt accumulates, with six months needed for significant impact. The finding highlights maintenance importance for windows and transparent surfaces in buildings.
Czar Alexander I Pressed Disarmament Idea in 1816
In 1816 Czar Alexander I raised the issue of disarmament before nations, signaling early interest in arms reduction amid European diplomacy and postwar efforts.
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Alexander I
Russia
England Uses About 140 Million Stamps Weekly
England mails maintain a high pace with estimates showing about 140 million stamps used each week. The figure highlights demand in postal services amid steady communication activity.
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England
Animal skeletons and bone counts in species
The body of a horse has 1 bones and that of a dog 255. The body of a bird has 161 bones.
Depth of the Nero Deep Near Guam Given as Six Miles
A report notes the Nero Deep located near the Island of Guam reaches about six miles in depth. The item highlights the significant depth of this undersea feature and its geographic context near Guam.
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Island of
Guam
New Zealand road surfacing compares with United States
New Zealand shows rapid road development with more than 63 percent of its roads paved. In contrast the United States has about 20 percent paved roads, highlighting differing infrastructure levels between the two nations.
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New Zealand
United States
Lincoln Bust in Fifth Avenue Window Sparks Public Interest
Frances Savage, an American sculptor, created a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln. Her approval to display in a Fifth Avenue shop window during the February 12 week drew public attention as passersby reacted with simple praise and curiosity. The scene underscored how accessible art in storefronts can engage broad crowds.
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New York
Frances Savage
Abraham Lincoln
Fifth Avenue
America
Lincoln
Frances Savage Gains Notoriety Through Sculpture Showings
Frances Savage rose to prominence as her sculpture gained attention at a Women's City Club exhibition. She displayed bronze busts and cement works and drew expert praise for mutability. A shop window display boosted public interest, signaling she will keep attracting both critics and shoppers.
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Frances Savage
Women’s City Club
Jefferson Davia
Lee
Ivar Kreuger and Circus Sideshow in Local News
The city learned about Ivar Kreuger the Swedish match king owning an automatic cigaret lighter. Flatbush filmed an 8 S Van Dine murder mystery with a circus setting starring Nancy Carroll's sister Terry. Earl Carroll ordered Vani ties to pause for Holy Week while New York's pumping system could deliver 18 million gallons daily. Madison Square Garden crowd nicknamed the fighter Mr Also.
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Ivar Kreuger
Flatbush
Nancy Carroll
Terry
Earl Carroll
New York
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Ran
Bees Die in Freeze Threatening Local Orchard Yields
Freezing temperatures in late March killed many bees around Mamphis Tennessee causing orchardists to fear reduced fruit yields this year.
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Mamphis
Tenn
High Point LaBelle Soda Shoppe and Luncheonette Opens
A correction notes the LaBelle Soda Shoppe and Luncheonette as High Point's newest business at 126 North Main Street.
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LaBelle Soda
High Point
North Main Street
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Oxfords
Thompson Shoe Store, Inc
Basel
Mooney
Waiker
Southern Association
Fox Hunter
Joan Bennett
John Boles
Broadhurst
YM. C. A. News
LaGuardia
Young
Kahahawai
Coral Island
China
U. S. Supren Court
Staten Island
Tim McCoy
Alberta Vaughn
the Broadhurst
William Gaines
Freeze
DeSoto
DeSoto Motor Corporation
Chrysler Motors
UP DeSoto
Superior Motors, Inc
Main St
J. S. Hayworth
Wright-Cline Shop
Coe Ea
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