Spectacular Golf Battles Open National Pro Championship
Thirty one survivors of the tightest qualifying test in 16 years with Olin Dutra moved into the first round of the National Professional championship at Blue Mound. Notables including Gene Sarazen and Ryder Cup members faced round one matchups. Mortie Dutra and Jimmy Hines led the high scoring parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mickelson
Milwaukee
Wit
Olin Dutra
Blue Mound
Gene Sarazen
America
Mortie Dutra
Detroit
Jimmy Hines
Timber Lake Club
Long Island
New York
Reggie Myles
Ashland
Sarazen
Vincent Eldred
Pittsburgh
Tom Creavy
Albany
N. Y
Dick Metz
Craig Wood
Deal
N. J
Johnny Farrell
Leo Diegel
Johnny Revolta
Young Menominee
Mich
Ace
Ed Dudley
Big Boy
Wilmington
Del
Harry “Lighthorse” Cooper
Chicago
Johnny Golden
Walter Hagen
Robby Cruickshank
Richmond
Paul Runyan
White
Ambergris Value and Occurrence in Ocean
Ambergris is valued at twice its weight in gold and described as a gum like substance from whales used in perfumery. It is found floating in masses sometimes exceeding 200 pounds across ocean waters.
Robbins Victor Ia Amateur Loop Edge Adams Millis
Robbins Victor Ia Amateur Loop defeated Adams Millis varsity by 10 to 6 at Willis Park. Robbins had battles with Adams Millis in the Industrial league and will likely meet again soon. F Fowler led Robbins with 2 hits in 3. Hill pinch hit a go ahead double. Harris hit a homer for Adams Millis. game lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with 400 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Millis
Willis Park
Robbins
F. Fowler
Carl Hill
Remmer
Harris
Adam Thomas
Fondren Meets Mason In Match For Golf Honor
ASHEVILLE Aug 9 W D Dub Fondren won medal honors with a 140 to lead the qualifying for the Biltmore Forest Invitation golf tournament His score set a new record for the 11 year old event Beverly Mason of Biltmore Forest and a host of players from Asheville Charleston and other cities posted scores in the mix for the championship pairing action next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
W. D
Dub” Fondren
Beverly Mason
Biltmore Forest
Fondren
Augusta
Mason
Alan Smith
Lewin Johnson, Jr
Charleston
8. C
Jack Wagner
Statenville
Ve. Garfield Miller
Coral Gables
Fla
Joe Adams
Vse
Horace Williams
J. Petersburg
Figp
Jack Toomer
Naples
Ve. Vet
D. C
Ralph Redmond
BR. L. Pittman
Fayetteville
Carl Dann, Jr
Orlando
Ad Dowtin
Raleigh
Dick Wilson
Southern Pines
Paul Cushman
Greenvile
Singing Sands of the Desert Explained
The desert’s singing sands are believed to arise from millions of sand grains rubbing together, generating a resonant hum as wind and movement shift the dunes.
Charity Charity Affair Sets Big Baseball Day At Willis
Saturday features a high school athletic fund benefit charity game at Willis between Southern Public Utilities and the overall nine with a 2:30 start. Robbins and Melrose, ex high school stars, follow in a league leadership showdown as Amateur and Industrial league games aid the fund. Admission 15 cents bleachers 25 cents grand stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Southern Public Utilities
Robbins
Melrose
Whitehill Leads Senators to 5 1 Victory Over Yankees
Senator pitcher Karl Whitehill silenced Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as Washington beat New York 5 to 1 to take a two game lead with one left in the series. Buddy Myer and Heinie Manush hit home runs, Goslin and Cronin added key hits, while Ruth hit into two double plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Karl Whitehill
Joe Cronin
Washington
Senators
Yankees
Lamba
Whitehill
Kite
Johnny Allen
Buddy Myer
Heinie Manush
Goose Goslin
Manush
Athletics
Red Sox
Dodgers
Giants
Cubs
Cardinals
Asheboro and Staley Lead Randolph Loop Title Chase
Asheboro and Staley, each with six wins and one loss, pace the Randolph Loop in a tight championship race. The standings show these clubs well ahead of rivals with clear win totals and percentages noted, while other teams trail behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Staley
Randolph County League
Pet
Ashek's
Orew
Rameeur
Hadley-Peepten
Oe Paar Cs
Boxers Fight Results From Multiple Cities
Boxers Tonielli Herrera Le Girone Smith Knight Hiedle Petrolie Hasan bloom Christner Montana and others fought in Chicago Des Moines Laurel Seattle New York Akron Lakewood Newark with various decisions and a knockout noted in early reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Laddie Tonielli
Carlos Herrera
el Paso
Tex
Moines
Jimmy le Girone
Des Moines
Russ Smith
Omaha
Laurel
Joe Knight
Miami
Pla
Joe Aa
Binghamton
N. Y
Seattle
Wash
Preddie Hiedle
Tacoma
Frankie Petrolie
New York
Angeles
Maxie Hasenbloom
KK. GO. Christner
Akron
Point Pleasant
N. J
Newark
Cated Montana
Lakewood
Motion Docket Saturday Specimen Set
The motion docket in superior court will be heard on Saturday August 12 instead of Friday August 10 as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Superior Court
Standings and Results in Piedmont League
Standings list Greensboro at Winston-Salem Durham at Wilmington Charlotte at Richmond. Yesterday Greensboro defeated Winston-Salem 4 to 3. Durham beat Wilmington 6 to 0. Charlotte lost to Richmond 4 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Durham
Wilmington
Charlotte
Richmond
Results in Philadelphia Boston doubleheader Sunday
A pair of games between Philadelphia and Boston is slated for Sunday as the teams meet in a doubleheader. The schedule confirms two contests on the same day with both clubs seeking a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Boston at Ph. Washington at New York
Sports brief notes upcoming games featuring Boston at Philadelphia and Washington at New York with schedule details to follow.
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New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Washington
Orbe Wees
Cleveland
Rene Sheetene
St. Louis
DougIe Bill For Charity Melee Draws Industrial League Interest
Correction notes two games on Saturday at Willis park raising funds for the high school athletic fund. The Melrose Robbins contest joins Southern Public Utilities and High Point Overall in the Industrial league event. Runt Pierce of Robbins is the correct name. gate fees require 25 percent of receipts at the park. First game starts 2 30 o clock. Tickets printed by Moffitt Printing and available in Robbins Melrose mills and Ben Swartzberg shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis ‘Park
High School Athletic Fund
Melrose Robbins
Southern Public Utilities
High Point
Ines
Industrial League
Runt” Pierce
P. U
Robbins and Melrose
Moffitt Printing Company
Robbins and Melrose Mills
Ben Swartzberg
Main
English Streets
Melrose All-Star Lineup Attracts Attention Of Fans
The Robbins team features two non local high school players Arnold Clark a Jamestown product and skilled shortstop. Dyke Reitzel Gaddis a Melrose star and basketball baseball standout teams with Harold Culler who also played with the Bisons. Culler to Gaddis forms a strong on field pairing for Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Melrose
Jamestown
Arnold Clark
Reitzel Gaddis
Harold Culler
Bisons
Gaddis
Culler
Melrose Nine
Twin athletes join Melrose team in multiple sports
The Melrose club features twins Bill Bryant and Charlie Kearns active in football basketball and baseball over four years with the Bisons. Kearns stars at Furman and plans coaching at Mills Home. Bryant attends High Point College. Additional Melrose teammates include Calvin Flynn, Howard Parrish, and Joe Craver, all noted for multi sport prowess and local high school success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bryant
Charlie Kearns
Bisons
Charlie
Furman University
Bill
Goat
High Point College
Kearns
Mills
Melrose
Bryant
Calvin Flynn
Hillcrest Silk Mill
Port
Howard
Parrish
Joe Craver
Lexington
High Point Lege
Melrose Twins Showdown With Versatile Lineup
Preston Carroll anchors second base while hitting with power making pitchers beg for mercy. Bill Lane covers multiple positions as a dependable utility man. Joedy Bull leads as skipper and Claude Wilson runs the business side with son Bill helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Carroll
Bill Lane
Melrose
Joedy Bull
Claude Wilson
Joedy
Claude
Bill
Dean Brothers Staging Battle In Remote Strikeout Contest
In Chicago the Dean brothers Dizzy and Paul lead a Cardinal junior varsity squad in a remote control strikeout contest. Dizzy eclipsed the Cubs by fanning 17 last week and five more yesterday. Pant, with 35 games, struck out 169.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Doel
Dean
Dissy
Stem
Se Cardinals
Paul
Itiesom Wee Leak Can Association
Cardinal
Fach
Dizzy
Cubs
Pant
Amateurs Qualify For National Title Fight
Amateur golf qualifiers named for the national championship at Kenwood Cincinnati September 11 16. Notable performers include Frank Dolp of Portland Scotty Campbell and Lawson Little with strong rounds in Denver and Tacoma while veterans Egan Evans and Ouimet vie for spots. Local district leaders Yates Perry Caldwell and others posted solid scores in Atlanta Nashville Washington and Baltimore regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash
Ross
Sandy) Somerville
London
Ont
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Frank Dolp
Portland
Ore
Lawson Little
California
Dolp
Tacoma
Albert “Scotty” Campbell
Dr. O. F. Willing
Don Moe
Goodman
Little
Denver
Kenwood
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Wilson Marks
Princeton Star
H. Chandler Egan
Chick Evans
Francis Ouimet
Jens Guilford
Boston
Atlanta
Charles Yates
Nashville
Sam Perry
Birmingham
Washington
Hauser Tops Parade In Home Run Pace
Durham report notes Joe Hauser remains the leading slugger in the American Association, despite a recent dip of 17 points in homer percentage per game. He totalled 62 circuit hits and a .460 average, maintaining a clear lead over Graham of Woonsocket, who gained four points to second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Minneapolis
Joe Hauser
Miller
Graham
Woonsocket
London Warmest November in 18 Years
November 1928 stood as the warmest eleventh month on record in London for eighteen years, while parts of southern England saw unusually wet conditions nearing another rainfall record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gene Sarazan
Joe Palooka
Tims
Buntzky
Hokay
Soa
Broadhurst
Rialto
THURS
Kay Francis
Georgh Brent
Wstance
THUR
W. C. Fields
Carolina
Hell's
Highway DIX
Topar “Roctrety Girl
Twin
Adams-Millis
Adams-Millis-Southern
By Orlo Robertson
Dizzy Dean
Robert Moses Grove
A's
Jimmie Foxx
Randolph Loop
Rand
Piedmont League
Frankly
Fran
Dougle
Dean Brothers
Salem Street
Ee Bellamy
Cancer Blackfare
Dorothy Jordan
Clifton Sutter
Lester Stoefen
Rye
Vely
Y.Y.M.C.A
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