Industrial Nine Beats Leaguers In Close Piedmont Clash
Dan Boone’s Pointers edged Thomas Mills 8 to 4 in a result filled game at Piedmont league play. Lefty Young hurled well for the Tommies, while Slayback, Radley, and Slate contributed key plays for Industrial. Boone, boosting his lineup, urged a tryout for Lefty after the win.
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Dan Boone
Thomas Mills
Stokes
Dees
Taylor
Radcliffe
Eleazer
Millers
Piedmont
Radey
Smith
Whitey Walgren
Slate
Singling
Glisspie
Young
Slayback
Kleazer
Cox
Shover
Walgeren
Boone
Lefty
Dan
Page Dennis
Thomas Miller
Salisbury
Catawba College
Catawba
Hollywood Girls
Piedmont League Expands and Names Three New Managers
The Piedmont League enlarges to eight clubs and names three new managers: Guy Lacy at Charlotte, Ray Kennedy at Asheville, and Bunn Hearn at Greensboro. Returning to North Carolina roles are Odie Strain, Dan Boone, Jim Teague, and George Whitted. Kennedy and Hearn become part owners. Hearn left the NY Penn league, Kennedy owns part of the Tourists. Strain, Boone, Kane are former Piedmont players now managing again.
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Raleigh
Piedmont
Charlotte
Asheville
Guy Lacy
Ray Kennedy
Greensboro Pats
Johnny Kane
Winston-Salem
Twins
Odie Strain
North Caro
Lina
Dan Boone
High Point
Jim Teague
Henderson Ecocks
George Whitted
Durham
Kennedy
Hearn
Tourists
Strain
Boone
Kane
Teague
Whitted
Ferebee Delivers Winning Homer for Tar Heels Over Deacons
In Charlotte on April 22, Smoke Ferebee homered in the tenth to lift the North Carolina Tar Heels to a 3 2 victory over Wake Forest in their first Big Five baseball clash. It marked Ferebee fourth straight game with a homer as Duke and Davidsonalso played. Duke beat Davidson 6 3 in tennis at Durham.
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Charlotte
Ferebee
North Carolina Tar Heels
Heels
Wake Forest
Duke
Davidson
Blue Devils
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Durham
Garber
Roddy
High Point to field strong Class B ball club this year
The write up praises High Point small league baseball, noting Dan Boone has assembled a harmonious roster. Veterans mentor rookies, the infield is energetic and capable, and the team is expected to play hard and stay upbeat to support pitchers.
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High Point
Quakers Take Two Virginia Road Trips for Emory and Henry Lynchburg Meets
Guilford College posts a three day trek to Virginia April 23 24 and 25 to face Emory and Henry and Lynchburg. Team strengths lie in sprints hurdles and distance while field events lag behind. Haworth Allen Newlin Wellons and others are named for the trip with expected showings in the hurdles mile and broad jump.
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Guilford College
Quaker
Virginia
Emory and Henry
Lynchburg
Quakers
North Carolina
Old Dominion
Haworth
Allen
Newlin
Phillips
Wellons
Love
Turner
Tonge
Singletary
Monroe
Thompson
Alley
Budd
Andrew
Bridger
Hill
Basley
Williams
Trivette
First Boxing Show Set for Willis Park Tuesday
K C Conway announces the American Legion committee will stage the first Willis Park boxing event Tuesday night April 28 with a 32 round card. Main bout Buster Newberry vs Bill Feimster, semi Bill Parrish vs Wildcat Callicutt, plus four preliminaries including Black Cat Lula vs Kid Wagner and Irish Jack Smith vs Tuffy Roberson. Main ten rounds, semi eight, color bout six rounds, others four. Newberry is former Carolinas light heavyweight champ, Feimster recently beat Smothers. Curtain raiser features Mack Hilliard vs Raymond Sides in featherweights at eight o clock.
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K. C. Conway
American Legioning Committee
Conway
High Point
Buster Newberry
Bill Feimster
Bill Parrish
Wildcat Callicutt
Black Cat Lula
Kid Wagner
Jack Smith
Tuffy Roberson
Mack Hilliard
Raymond Sides
Newberry
Feimster
Carolinas
Jack Smothers
Smothers
Wildcat Callicut
Parrish
Callicutt
Sie
Greensboro
the Black Cat
Raymond
H Point
Ewes Must Have Quiet Halt Quarry Plan
WAPINITIA Ore UP report says a quarry site near Wapinitia was offered for lease by a landowner if blasting could wait until after lambing. He cited that noise would disturb ewes during birthing season. The Oregon State Highway Department sought the site for a gravel quarry.
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Wapinitia
Ore
State Highway Department
Opening Piedmont league game set in High Point
Charlotte vs High Point opens the Piedmont league in High Point for the first time in five years. Gene Moore, Boone, Walgren and Whaley lead the High Point lineup as Shover records the win over Dees and Young. Final score 4 3.
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High Point
Charlotte
Asheville
Point
Emeee
Geneoere
Wleaser
Boome
Blayback
Mo Oh
Seesese
Dees
Sudseesse
Shover
Peeeon
Thomas Mills
Williams
Radcliffe
High Point Eendes
Ragsdale
Boone
Walgren
Yow
Whaley
Ratey
Taylor
Slate
Cox
Bleazer
Young
Mayo and Morton
Swiderski Stops Corri In Narrow Victory
Paul Swiderski of Syracuse halted Pietro Corri of New York in a six round bouts ending decisive early. The match unfolded in Oklahoma City with Swiderski clinching the win on points.
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Oklahoma City
Paul Swiderski
Syracuse
Pietro Corri
New York
Flint bout ends with Williams outpointing Burns
Flint Michigan report states Ray Williams of Chicago defeated Chuck Burns of San Antonio by outpoint in a ten round matchup.
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Flint, Mich
Ray Williams
Chicago
Chuck Burns
San Antonio
Tex
Portland Bout Sees Forgione Edge Willis in Light Bout
Vincent Forgione of Philadelphia outpoints Jack Willis of Texas in a 12 round match in Portland.
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Portland
Vincent Forgione
Philadelphia
Jack Willis
Texas
Catawba to Meet Pointers at Willis Field Tomorrow
Catawba college baseball will host Dan Boone's Pointers tomorrow at 3 on Willis Field after rain postponed today’s game. The Pointers then travel to Salisbury Friday to return the visit, with original Salisbury and High Point dates shifted due to travel issues.
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Catawba College
Dan Boone
Pointers
Salisbury
High Point
Collegians
Willis Field
Davidson Golfers Headed to Greensboro for Dual Meets and State Tourney
Davidson College golf team leaves for Greensboro for two dual matches against Duke and UNC and to compete in the state tournament at Sedgefield next Saturday. Captain J. K. Pepper Jr. leads a squad including T. P. Caldwell, A. L. Mills, and J. M. Wagner after a 1-2-1 start.
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Davidson
Davidson College
Greensboro
Sedgefield
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Wildcat
Davidson Boys
Clemson
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Greenville
U S. C
J. K. Pepper, Jr
T. P. Caldwell
Yazoo City
Miss
A.L. Mills
S. C
J. M. Wagner
Statesville
Landis Dominates Baseball as Federal Court Upholds Rule
Federal Judge Lindley upheld Kenesaw Mountain Landis as absolute despot of organized baseball. He dismissed an injunction to curb the commissioner over Fred Bennett and affirmed the major minor league agreements as a code empowering Landis with paternal disciplinary powers. Milwaukee indicated plans to appeal.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Walter Lindley
Fred Bennett
America
Lindley
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Landis
Bennett
Milwaukee Club
Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston bout sees Risko outpoint Levinsky in Chicago
Johnny Risko from Boston defeats King Levinsky of Chicago by decision in a boxing match. Odds and round details are not specified but the victory marks a notable win for Risko over a well known opponent. The bout took place in Chicago with Risko prevailing on points.
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Boston
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
King Levinsky
Chicago
Duke North Carolina Meet Promises Brilliant Dual Showdown
Track fans expect a brilliant performance in the Duke North Carolina meet at Chapel Hill. The contest will decide the state championship as far as dual meets are concerned.
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Chapel Hill
How They Stan D AmErICAN LEAGUE Games Today
Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia New York at Boston.
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Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Baseball Scores from Yesterday Show Big Matchups
Results yesterday include Cleveland 6 Detroit 4, Washington 12 Boston 3, New York 12 Philadelphia 1. St Louis Chicago game postponed due to cold weather.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Sports matchups for major city teams across the league
Boston faces Brooklyn while Philadelphia meets New York. Chicago plays Pittsburgh and Cincinnati contests St. Louis in a set of key early season games featuring four major markets.
Baseball Scores and Weather Note From Evening Matches
Result updates show Boston defeated New York 5 to 1 while Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 7 to 3. Cincinnati played Pittsburgh was not scheduled and Chicago faced St Louis with rain.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago-St. Louis
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cardinals In First Game At Home Today
The Cardinals host their season home opener with holiday ceremonies. Gouvernor Caulfield and Mayor Miller plan to pitch and catch the first ball as bands play and stands are decorated. The club sits atop the standings after five wins and one loss.
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Cardinals
St, Louis
Queen City Clubbacks Battle for Early Lead in Area Series
Charlotte and Asheville loom as probable top teams with Dan Boone challenging their status. The Pointers start in High Point with a two game series against Charlotte, then move to Asheville for three games. A large crowd is expected next Wednesday to see the famed Queen City club in action.
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Charlotte
Asheville
Dan Boone
Queen City Clan
Opening games hint at High Point league status
Dan Boone warned that the two clubs may not win the first two games, yet they will learn High Point is in the league before September 12. The remark frames early season uncertainty while signaling High Point’s looming status.
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Dan Boone
High Point
Baseball Notes Inspire Bold Rally In Pennant Race
The text praises a strong push for the flag and mocks bias against clubs like Charlotte Asheville or others, noting High Point leads the chase. Dan delivered a superb performance with a line drive that soared over the outfield wall and kept rising after contact.
Whaley Makes Storybook Catch at Wall
Bill Whaley chased a hard line drive in the second inning and hauled it back against the boards just before crashing into the wall. The sensational grab capped a dramatic defensive moment.
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Bill Whaley
Yesterday's Stars Clip Opponents with Strong Showings
Herb Pennock of the Yankees hurled a steady game versus the Athletics allowing seven hits and earning a 12 to 1 victory. Ossie Blume of the Senators homered and added two singles to drive in four runs against the Red Sox. Ed Brandt of the Braves beat the Giants 5 to 1, limiting them to five hits. Jonathan Stone of the Tigers hit his third homer in as many days with two on in the ninth against the Indians. Jim Elliott of the Phillies scattered nine Brooklyn hits, fanned five and won 7 to 0.
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Herb Pennock
Yankees
Athletics
Ossie Bluge
Senators
Red Sox
Ed Brandt
Braves
Giants
Jonathan Stone
Tigers
Indians
Jim Elliott
Phillies
Brooklyn
Bisons-Thomasville Tomorrow in Rain-Shifted Prep Game
High Point and Thomasville lifters scrap in a rain moved baseball contest not a conference clash. Coach Mariette uses it to set lineup for Friday’s key Winston-Salem showdown. Bisons chase conference honors as they balance wins and losses and plan for Tuesday rematch in High Point.
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High Point High School
Thomasville
Mariette
Winston- Salem
Bisons
Greenboro
Charlotte
Bees
Twins
Aldred
Brogden
Winston
Richards and Tilden to Meet in World Tennis Championship
Chicago April 22 The series continues as William T. Tilden II and Vincent Richards prepare for a world professorial tennis championship match at the Chicago Stadium on May 17.
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Chicago
William T. Tilden Ir
Vincent Richards
Chicago Stadium
Boston Braves Look Like Pennant Contenders
Boston under Bill McKechnie shows early-season momentum as they sit second in the National League with six wins. Ed Brandt won his second complete game in a 5 to 1 victory over the New York Giants, while Socks Seibold and Tom Zachary also claim wins as the team hits well, averaging near ten hits per game. In the American League, the Yankees and Senators surged with 12 run games, Boston Red Sox fall hard to Washington, and Cleveland edges Detroit 5 to 4 as weather limits others.
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Hugh 8S
Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Bill MecKechnie
Boston Braves
McKechnie
Boston
Braves
Ed Brandt
New York Giants
Socks Seibold
Tom Zachary
Brooklyn Robins
Jim Elliott
Brooklyn
Phillies
Senators
Yanks
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit Tigers
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
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Homer
TAR Heels
Deacons
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J. B. Gillen, JR
Guilford College Harriers
Willis Park
American Legion
Cannon-Fetzer Co
South Main Street
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High Point, N. C
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