Owens amid A A U row over barnstorm tours and amateur status
Aug 17 report from Newark details Jesse Owens and Ohio State coach Larry Snyder clashing with the Amateur Athletic Union over plans for barnstorming tours. The A A U accuses promoters of greed while Owens questions amateur status as he eyes Olympic competition and possible delayed return to America.
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NDON
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Ath- Union
Owens
A. A. Ys
Larry Snyder
Eleanor Jarrett
Feld
Berlin
Thirty Seven Fine Thoroughbreds in Sparks Circus Cast
The Sparke managed Downie Bros Circus brings thirty seven Kentucky thoroughbreds with top trainers to a two hour show. It features acrobats, Jack Hoxie, Friscos performing Seals, George Hanneford and the Hanneford family, plus bareback riding and clown comedy on matinee and night performances on the field Thursday in August.
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Kentucky
Big Sparke
Downie Bros. Circus
Jack Hoxie
George Hanneford
Hanneford
Bears Kill Threat to Crops Spreads Fear in County
Aug 17 report says county farmers remain alert for bear damage after last week’s incidents where black bears killed on farms.
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Thie Y
Sharkey and Louis Set For Comeback Showdown
New York reports Jack Sharkey and Joe Louis, both on comeback trails, meet in a ten round bout. Louis, 21, seeks a decisive win to prove his loss to Schmeling was a bad break and prove he remains a top heavyweight contender. Sharkey, 38, returns for love of action and to pursue a second title, aiming to prove he can win the championship again.
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New York
Jack Sharkey
Joe Louis
Louis
Brown Bomber
Joe
Max Schmeling
Detroit
Sharkey
Schmeling
Mckain Praised by County Agent in North Carolina
Lexington August 17 C C McKain elected president of Farm and Home Week at State College next summer is lauded as one of the best farm superintendents in North Carolina. As head of Mills Home farm near Thomasville for seven years he has boosted land productivity. The Holstein herd of over 40 cows averages more than 10 000 pounds milk per cow annually. Under his supervision the farm follows State College extension recommendations in swine poultry dairy and agronomy. McKain also holds several county farming posts including president of Farm and Home Week and secretary treasurer of the Davidson Farmers Mutual Exchange.
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Lexington
C. C. McKain
Farm and Home
State College
North Carolina
Mills
Thomasville
P. M. Hendricks
State College Extension Service
Hendricks
McKain
State College Extension
McKoin
Davidson County Soil Conservation Association
Davidson, Parmers’ Mutual Exchange
Davidson County Pomona Grange
Davidson County Board of
Secretary Treasurer of North Carolina Holstein Friesian Breeders
The text notes a person serving as secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina Holstein Friesian Breeders Association and as a member of the Pilot Grange. It identifies roles within dairy breeding and local agricultural society.
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Agriculture
North Carolina Holstein Friesian Breeders Association
Pilot Grange
Wadesboro Man Killed In Crash Near Conway
Hubert W. Williams of Wadesboro North Carolina died when his motorcycle collided with a truck near Conway on Saturday night. His wife Mrs Williams sustained a fractured nose and other injuries. The truck driver Joe Irvin a Negro was held by county authorities pending investigation.
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Conway, 8
8. C
Here
Hubert W. Williams
Wadesboro
N. C
Ai ken man hurt in fall from pavilion guard rail
Earle Garvin aged 22 of Kitchings Mill Ai ken county was injured Saturday night when he fell about 12 feet from a dance pavilion guard rail. Relatives report he is at a Columbia hospital with severe back injuries.
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Aiken
8. C
Earle Garvin
Kitchings Mill
Aiken County
Columbia
Saad
Coffee imports of the United States top 1.74 billion pounds
The United States imports exceed 1.74 billion pounds of coffee annually, highlighting the scale of domestic consumption and reliance on foreign beans for the market.
Hitler Finishes Olympics as Germany Tops Medal Count
Berlin records a grand closing as 110000 spectators fill the stadium to celebrate Germany with a record medal haul while the United States earns key wins in track swimming and rowing. The event underscores Nazi prestige amid massive attendance and costs.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Tokyo
Hitler
Bach
Germany
United States
Grunau
Jesse Owens
Sweden
Norway
Japan
University of Washington
Huskies
Honora
Holland
Rita Mastenbroek
Los Angeles
United States Army
Two Holes in One on Consecutive Days
Durham reported golfer J. Marvin Browning aced on consecutive days at Chapel Hill course. He first holed out on No. 7 Saturday afternoon and then again on No. 9 eight days? received on Sunday morning, marking back to back holes in one.
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Durham
J. Marvin Browning
Chapel Hill
Browning
Cat's Egyptian roots traced to ancient domestication
The ordinary house cat is a descendant of the North African gloved or Caffre cat domesticated by the ancient Egyptians.
Wesley Memorial and First Church of God to battle for softball title
Wesley Memorial and the First Church of God meet in the First Annual Soft Ball Championship for Sunday Schools at 6 p.m. on the high school No. 1 diamond. The Church of God hopes to extend a winning streak led by pitcher Stoker. Wesley Memorial relies on Dudley as they chase a comeback series win. Proceeds support the Give a Lunch Fund for school children.
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Wesley Memorial
Church of God
Welch Memorial Boys
Stoker
Dudley
Moody absence shakes tennis and gate receipts
New York reports Helen Moody's absence will reshape tennis and ticket revenue. Boston sports writers visit for Sharkey Lewis bout. Beantown fans once favored the Red Sox but now praise Bill McKechnie's budget team. Dorothy Ruth, daughter of the famed figure, plays first base for Riverside Drive girls.
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New York
Tennis Nationale
Helen Moody
Boston
Red Sox
Sarasota
Bill McKechnie
Dorothy Ruth
Riverside Drive
Boxing and baseball notes from a bustling sports page
Jack Sharkey's cold eyes draw attention as Strangler Lewis sheds 15 pounds in a two hour bout with Lee Wycoff. Julian Black, Joe Louis' manager, poised to weigh in with decisive words. Gehrig aims for 50 home runs as Sehmeling starts training at Speculator and Braddock pushes at Loch Sheldrake in a busy spring baseball and boxing update.
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Jack Sharkey
Lke Lou Gehrig
Max Sehmeling
Speculator
Jimmy Braddock
Loch Sheldrake
Baseball woes and boxing odds mix in weekend sports notes
The Phillies and Browns each extended a major league losing streak to 14 games. Jimmy Braddock forecasts a Louis victory over Sharkey. Yankee scoring spree highlights odd American League games while Mrs. Ethel Mare from Illinois backs yearling auctions at Saratoga and Isabel Dodge Sloan shows racing spending strength.
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Phillies
Browns
Jimmy Braddock
Louis
Sharkey
Yanks
Ethel V. Mare
Illinois
Saratoga
Mrea
Isabel Dodge Sloan
Results Yesterday Show Mixed Baseball Scores Across Cities
Yesterday's results feature Boston 7 to 3 loss, Detroit 6 to 2 win, Chicago 6 to 8 defeat, New York 4 to 6, Philadelphia 10 to 1 win, St. Louis 2 to 2 with Cleveland, and Cleveland 9 to 2 victory.
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New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
W. L. Pet
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
W. Tl. Pet
Tees
Cleveland Rete
Detroit Eteenee
eRee
Kernersville Man Killed In Wreck
Glenn Hastings a 43 year old resident of Kernersville was killed when his car struck an embankment near Greensboro. State Patrolman A H Clark said charges likely against Gary Nunnally the driver of the car who was only slightly hurt and discharged from the hospital.
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Greensboro
Glenn Hastings
Kernersville
Here
A. H. Clark
Gary Nunnally
Nunnally
McCrary Eagles to Meet Bossong Indians Tuesday
Asheboro fans anticipate a key Inter-City league showdown as the McCrary Eagles clash with the Bossong Indians Tuesday. The game, postponed twice by rain, shapes the playoff race with McCrary aiming to snap a winless run against Bossong since midseason.
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Asheboro
McCrary Eagles
Bossong Indians
McCrary
Boksong
Caen Iee
Duke Power Triumphs 7-0 Over Thomasville Chair Makers
The Duke Power Electricians defeated the Thomasville Chair Makers 7 to 0 at Willis Park in an Inter-City league game. Lord Perry pitched for Duke, limiting Thomasville to eight hits while Duke tallied 14. Key hits included a Perry triple and a Lopp double. Attendance noted with box score incomplete.
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Duke Power Electricians
Thomasville
Willis Park
Lord” Perry
Duke
Perry
Lopp
Royals
Culler
Wayne Connor
Eost
Johnson
Weaton
Oakes and Gardner
Major League Leaders Highlight Batting and Pitching Totals
A snapshot of top performers across the leagues lists leaders in batting runs and RBIs, including Gehrig and Averill for the Indians and Yankees, with Ott and Medwick showing strong runs and RBIs for the Cardinals and Giants. Pitching leaders include Hadley and Pearson of the Yankees and Lucas of the Pirates.
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Indians
Averill
Gehrig
Yankees
Gehringer
Tigers
Yankees and Trophy
Hite
Os Tigers
Walker
Tigera
di Maggio
Trosky
Lary
Browns
Werber
Red Sox
Hadley
Pearson
Mize
Cardinals
Dem
Cubs
Medwick
J. Martin
Ott
Giants
Demaree
Sermie Cardinals
Herman
Cube
Camilli
Phillies
Goodman
Reds
Giante
Kleineae Camilli
Berger
Bees
Giants Capture Second Place in NL as Cubs Stall
The Giants surge to second in the National League after a 6-3 win over the Phillies while the Cubs drop with a Cincinnati double defeat 4-8 and 5-4. Yankees split with Athletics as Gehrig hits his 37th and 38th homers. Dodgers beat Bees 5-2 on rookie Jeffcoat's three-hitter.
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Sid Feder
Associated Press
Giant Express
Gas House Gang
Bill Terry
Fang
Cub
Carolina
Giants
Phillies
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Athletics
Dizzy Dean
Pirates
Jeffcoat
Dodgers
Bees
Sotany Bronca
A’s
Tommy Bridges
White Sox
Tigers
Harry Kelley
Yankee
Buck Newsom
Senators
Ivy Paul Andrews
Browns
Cleveland Indians
Rob Smith
Slugging Story Termed Hoax in Asheville Hotel
Police officials called a claimed assault on Drar les Vaughn, a Los Angeles clergyman, a hoax and publicity scheme after an investigation found the incident fabricated. Vaughn reported an intruder bit him and missing papers and an address book.
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Asheville
Drarles Vaughn
Los Angeles
W. J. Everett
Fred Jones
Fed
Vaughn
Soviet Plans Largest Producing Plant in eastern Aberia
The Soviet Union announces plans to build what would be the world’s largest producing plant in eastern Aberia, signaling a major industrial expansion and strategic project for heavy industry.
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Soviet Union
Aberia
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