Eagles Fall To Mt Pleasant In National Tilt
McCrary's Eagles, defending North Carolina’s flag in the national tournament, saw a 27 game winning streak end as Mt Pleasant of Texas won 4 to 1. Hooks Calloway sought his 28th straight victory but Texas scored three in the first inning and added one in the sixth to pull away. Hal Johnson sustained a hand injury and Warrington played through a split finger as McCrary dropped to three wins two losses in the tourney.
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SOC Chakales Enterprise
Wichita
Kansas
McCrary
Eagles
North Carolina Standard
Hooks Calloway
Tar Heels
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Cox
Burge
Calloway
Texans
Valley Eaves
Brown Bomber Defends Title Tomorrow Night
New York report previews Joe Louis likely to defend his heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium against Tommy Farr with debate over potential KO, gate receipts, and Farr's unorthodox style. Farr’s past victories and odds spark cautious confidence in a tough 15 rounds, while Jacobs’ cut of the purse looms.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Shufflin
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Tommy Farr
Louis
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Farr
Tommy
Jack Doyle
Broadway
Max Baer
London
Joe
Harvey Mathews
the Enterprise
Boston's Jim Turner Grabs Nat. Limelight
Jim Turner of the Boston Bees delivered a standout pitching outing, shutting out the Pirates 1-0 on five hits to raise his season record to 14 wins. The rookie right-hander, with six nine inning wins and 13 complete games, gained national attention as weather delayed Cubs and Giants games.
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Cubs
Giants
Boston Bees
Jim Turner
Turner
Pirates
Yanks
White Sox
Tony Piet
Rudy York
Tigers
A’s
Tommy Bridges
Detroit
Roy Hughes
Johnny Allen
Indians
Lefty Grove
Red Sox
Senators
Emil Bildilli
Browns
Cards
Dodgers
Reds
Phils
Hornets and Red Sox Break Even in Rainy Doubleheader
In Piedmont League action Charlotte and Rocky Mount split a doubleheader with Rocky Mount winning 3-2 in game one and Charlotte taking game two 8-4 after scoring six runs in the opening frame. Rain postponed other league games across Asheville Durham Norfolk and more.
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Hornets
RED Sox
Richmond
Asheville
Durham
Norfolk
Charlotte
Rocky Mount
Portsmouth
Winston-Salem
Eagles eliminate McCrary in national tournament
The McCrary Eagles of Asheboro fall to a strong Texas team in Wichita as North Carolina’s representatives bow out of the national semi pro tournament. The piece salutes the Eagles’ players and sponsors for their bid and notes local lore about Dodge City Ponca City and the Santa Fe and Cimarron trails alongside Wichita's historic press scene.
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Wichita
Kansas
Texas
McCrary
Eagles
Ake
North Carolina
McCrary Eagles
Asheboro
Ernest Quigley
Dodge City
Boot Hill
Hill
State Line
Oklahoma
Ponca City
Jesseries
Great West
Wichi
Ksas
The
Eagle
Beacon
Arkansas river grows from creek to stream in sudden rain
Amid sudden rainfall the Arkansas river swelled from a mere creek to a full stream, shocking officials and prolonging a full day and a half of tournament play. Players like Steve Crippen, formerly with McCrary and Bossong, featured for Arkansas City Cubs as crowds filled stands and box seats along the right field fence. Local and regional radio and newspaper services covered the event with play by play from KFOR and stations in Enid, Lincoln, LaGrange, Buford, and Waynesboro, broadcasting to fans across several states.
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Uts
McCrary
Eagles
Steve Crippen
Bossong
Arkansas City Cubs
Enterprise
Annie Oakleys
Asheboro
Tacoma
Washington
Merid- Miss
Waynesboro Crew
KFOR
Neteam
Lincoln
LaGrange
Buford
Enid
Oklahoma
Associated Press
United Press
Cotin
Semi pro baseball spans 3500 miles in Buford to Tacoma clash
Buford Georgia and Tacoma Washington faced off in a cross country clash with the Georgians winning. The teams homes are 3500 miles apart underscoring the wide reach of semi pro baseball. Iford also played Hollywood California in the opening game exposing Pacific Coast baseball influence.
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Buford
Tacoma
Washington
Iford
Hollywood
Calif
Henkle and Van Cramm Advance
In Brookline Massachusetts on August 25 American tennis enjoyed a boom as the doubles tournament drew large crowds on Longwood courts. German duo Gottfried Von Cramm and Heinrich Henkel defeated Dick Murphy and Sam Fitch while Budge and Mako faced Mulloy and Jarvin. Upset struck Lakeland Florida as sixth seeds fell to unranked British pair Delaforde and Jones.
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Brookline
Mass
Longwood
Don Budge and Company
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Heinrich Henkel
America
Don Budge
Lakeland
Fla
Murray Delaforde
Clarence M. Jones
Yellowstone Becomes U S First National Park in 1872
Yellowstone was established as the first U S national park in 1872, a milestone before the idea of a vast system of protected parks existed.
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Yellowstone
U. S. National Park
Early Game Laws Spread Across Colonies Then Federal Act
By the revolutionary era most colonies pursued game regulations and the first federal game law was enacted in 1766, signaling a shift from local to national oversight of wildlife and hunting.
Hendersons advance in NC closed tennis tourney
In Greensboro Aug 25 John Henderson of Chapel Hill defeated J R Purser of Charlotte to reach the third round in the men's division while Archie Henderson the titleholder also advanced. Eloise McLean of Greensboro beat Mrs Harry Wilson in the women's division in the only other completed match.
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Greensboro
John Henderson
Chapel Hill
Meyer Hendrix
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Archie Henderson
MI Jr
J. R. Purser
Charlotte
Eloise McLean
Harry Wilson
Y Boys Horseshoe Tournament Planned at the Y
The Y M C A announces a horseshoe tourney Friday at 2 pm for boys under 14 in midget singles and doubles and under 16 in junior events. Participants may sign up at the Y with entries closing Thursday August 26. Many entries already received.
Sharpshooters vie for 64 National Amateur spots in Portland
In Portland Oregon on August 25 the National Amateur qualifier begins with Roger Kelly of Los Angeles leading medal scores at 142 after two rounds. Teammates Marvin Ward Olympia and Art Doering Jr Chicago tie at 144 while Frank Strafaci Brooklyn and Ray Billows Poughkeepsie share 145. A playoff tightens the 64th qualifying position with T S Jamison Pittsburgh and Willie Jumesa White Plains tied at 155 before darkness halted play.
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Ore
Roger Kelly
Los Angeles
California
Kelly
Alderwood Club
Marvin
Bud) Ward
Olympia
Wash
Art Doering, Jr
Chicago
Ray Billows
Poughkeepsie
New York
Doering
Frank Strafaci
Brooklyn
Strafad
Billy Bob Coffey
Fort Worth
Texas
Busines
T. S. Jamison
Dr. O. Pittsburgh
Willie Jumesa
White Plains
Turnesa
Jamison
Six Football Games Set for High Point College Season
Practice begins September 13 under Coach C. Virgil Yow with two daily sessions until classes start September 17. The team will resume intercollegiate play in the new stadium with Western Carolina Teachers as the only conference opponent this season. The schedule includes Louisburg Junior College, Elon Reserves, Appalachian Reserves, East Carolina Teachers College, Catawba Reserves, and Western Carolina Teachers College, with home games at High Point and a Thanksgiving finale at Cullowhee.
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High Point College
C. Virgil Yow
Western Carolina Teachers
North State
Louisburg Junior College Trojans
Elon
Catawba
Louiisburg Junior College
Louisburg
High Point
Appalachian
Boone
East Carolina Teachers College
Greenville
Western Carolina Teachers College
Cullowhee
Philatelic Americans Meet in Asheville for Annual Convention
Philatelic Americans from across the country began arriving in Asheville North Carolina for the 48th annual convention of the Society of Philatelic Americans. A Great Smoky Mountains National Park commemorative stamp will go on sale at a temporary post office sub station when the meeting opens tomorrow.
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Asheville
N. C
Society of Philatelic Americans
Great Smoky Mountains National Park c
Tennis duel halted by rain in Durham and Greensboro
In a drenched scene under darkness, Mrs. Lewis Heflin of Greensboro and Rhoda Widgery of Durham were forced to suspend their battle until today. Each took a set.
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Lewis Heflin
Greensboro
Rhoda Widgery
Durham
Broadway gossip on Louis Farr fight and other sports notes
In New York chatter August 25 the Louis Farr bout draws weather worries and rumored moves by Bill Terry toward Cleveland. Speculation links Schmeling to a possible title bout and a Don Budge clash with Von Cramm. Also noted are golf oddities, Farr team plans, and a Davis Cup venue shift to Germantown Cricket Club.
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New York
Louis Farr
Bill Terry
Cleveland
Giants
Broadway
Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
Don Budge
Max Schmeling
West Dune
John Downey
Westchester
Tommy Farr
Joe Louis
Tommy
Germantown Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Forest Hills
Giants Hope to Halt Cubs by Strong Offense
A New York paper quotes Bill Terry saying the Giants cannot head off the Chicago Cubs unless they mount a powerful offensive push. The remark highlights the critical need for scoring to counter Chicago's current form.
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New York
Bill Terry
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Yanks star George Selkirk in doubt over shoulder injury
The crepe hangers report George Selkirk may not play again this season for the Yanks due to a lame shoulder. A side note mentions race horses receiving beautification and a Broadway surgeon directing an owner to a veterinarian for a corrective issue.
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George Selkirk
Yanks
James Stotter
Broadway
Doc Stotter
Local State League Games Played Across Lexington Area
Lexington hosts Mooreaville while Landis visits Shelby two rivalry games headline today. Newton-Conover travels to Salisbury and Thomasville meets Cooleemee in county league action.
Results Yesterday: Local High School Scores Reported
Cooleemee beat Salisbury 6 to 1 while Shelby routed Newton-Conover 18 to 1 in a rain shortened night at Newton. Thomasville defeated Lexington 2 to 1 and Landis won 3 to 1 over Mooresville.
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Cooleemee
Salisbury
Shelby
Newton-Conover
Newton
Thomasville
Lexington
Landis
Mooresville
Thomasville Triumphs 2–1 At Lexington In Preseason Clash
The Thomasville Tommies edged Lexington Indians 2 to 1 as Canty doubled in the eighth to drive in Maus and Gerte man. Canty led Thomasville with 2 for 4 while Reeser took the loss for Lexington though he fanned 10. Wright lasted eight for the win with Davis closing.
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Thomasville
Cooleemee
Tommies
Lexington Indians
Canty
Maus
Gerteman
Resser
Thomasville Abrho
Abrho Dryess
Cantey Cf
Delingr
Mueller Rf
Payne Cf
Pinton
Carrier
Moose Ib
Lunden
Ghealy
Cook If
Rag'ale If
Surdey
Mausec
Novakec
Gerdan
Reeser
Wright
Davia
Horner
R. Lexington
Lundeen
Cantey
Payne
Mueller
Gertleman
Lexington
Balla
Davis
Lee, Brown and Ridenhour
Battle to Tie Between Enterprise and Mann No 7
Enterprise and Mann No 7 battled to a 2 2 tie in ten innings as darkness halted play yesterday afternoon.
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Enterprise
Mann No. 7
National Park Service Founded in 1916
The National Park Service of the United States was organized in 1916 marking the formal creation of a federal agency to oversee and develop national parks and public recreation and education efforts nationwide.
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National Park Service of the
United States
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