Giants And Cubs Digging In For Battle To Finish
In a tight pennant chase, the Giants lead the National League while the Cubs surge with home form and pitching return. Roy Henshaw won for Chicago as they tied for second. the Yankees hold a strong AL edge with 7 1 win over the Browns and a 10 9 ten-inning win for Cleveland. Randall Gumpert debuts with a 5 2 win for Philadelphia's Athletics.
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Olympic Team Declines New York Civic Reception
The main squad of 289 American Olympic athletes, officials, and coaches pass up New York invitation to stay over for a civic reception. They may attend a dockside gathering before disbanding, with talks of internal Olympic reforms and past team selections fueling debate among officials and critics.
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Grudge Wrestling Show Fights Tonight in High Point
In High Point a grudge wrestling bout headlines Curtis Denning’s weekly mat bill at High Point arena. Dobie Osburn and Cowboy Luttrall meet amid long standing bad blood with a potential North Carolina suspension hanging over Luttrall if he misses the bout. Also featured are Ivan Vaduroff and Bill Middlekauff in a rough showdown, with Denning predicting a capacity crowd for the eight thirty start.
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Noted Olympic Leaders Questioned Over Policy
The speaker says many friends among Olympic leaders, but questions their judgment on several points. They criticize the push for profit percentages, claiming it is short-sighted and caused incidents like Jose Owens abrupt return home, while personally agreeing Owens did the right thing.
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Camper Hit By Lightning Bolt at Cedar Mountain Cabin
CHARLOTTE August 28 The boy W Upchurch Jr 14 was shocked by a lightning bolt while standing in a doorway at a Cedar Mountain boys camp cabin He was knocked unconscious but did not suffer burns Other campers were unharmed and the incident remains under observation
Boy Struck By Auto Seriously Hurt Near Home
SANFORD Aug. 28 Passersby found 18 year old Carl Richard son of Colon on a road near his home early yesterday. He was taken to a hospital here where attendants said his condition was critical after being struck by an automobile.
King Edward VIII Inherits Crown and Gold Dinner Service
The article reports King Edward VIII receiving the crown along with a gold dinner service valued at about 10 million dollars. This royal inheritance underscores the immense wealth tied to the monarchy during his accession.
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Paris Leads World in Automobile Accidents
Data show more auto crashes occur in Paris than in any other city, signaling high risk traffic and safety concerns for residents and visitors.
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Roundup of Baseball Giants Dodgers and more hints of boxing
New York sports roundup surveys current stars and rumors across baseball football boxing and track. It notes Horace Stoneham meeting to discuss world series plans while Col. Jake Rupert frets over a 13 to 1 Yankee lead. Mentions Tony Canzoneri Barney Ross Mike Jacobs and Joe McCarthy's Yankees with Beau Bell Lou Ambers and Pepper Martin.
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Manchester Evens Junior Series With Spartanburg Club
American Legion Junior baseball teams of Spartanburg and Manchester New Hampshire reach the deciding game for the eastern title. Manchester won 6 to 4 to tie the series at one. The winner meets Los Angeles Juniors next week in the Little World Series. Bob Whitcher and Savern Wright are the starting pitchers for Manchester and Spartanburg respectively.
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Camping Trip Description From Edenton Boy
EDENTON August 28. Shelton Moore ten year old known as Snooks spent his first night away from home on a camping trip with a group of boys. His mother told him to write daily. His first card reads Dear Mama Hot skeeters flies snakes Snooks.
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Baseball Results Yesterday From Major League Scores
Yesterday's results show New York defeated St. Louis 7 to 1 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 to 2. Cleveland topped Washington 10 to 9 while Detroit lost to Boston 4 to 2.
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Sports Scores From Early Games
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 and Pittsburgh routed Brooklyn 6 to 3. Boston edged St Louis 1 to 0 while New York and Cincinnati played a rain delayed game.
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Local golf meet opens with Crosland lead at Myers Park
Charlotte hosts the Myers Park country club summer invitation as match play begins. Bob Crosland defends his title with a 75 in yesterday's pro-amateur, followed by Henry Poe who shot 76 to medal. Richard Tufts and four Charlotte players trail, while Bill Snow, the only high schools entrant, carded 87 to face Albert Ackley in the first round of the second flight.
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Four Clubs Left In Doubles At Longwood
BROOKLINE Mass Aug 28 The national doubles tennis committee confirmed four top teams as the Longwood tournament reached semifinals. Defending champions Perry (eer) and Johnny Van Ryn, Biggs and Wayne, and the Davis Cup duo Don Budge and Gene Mako were among the seeded pairs. Parker and Magin from New Jersey stood as the remaining challenging pair.
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Mills Home 10 Battle Snow In Series Playoff
The Amateur league second half crown will be decided tomorrow at Willis park as Oakdale faces Tomlinson at 2 PM after a three way tie with Guilford. Oakdale can clinch by beating Tomlinson, forcing no playoff, while Tomlinson would force a post season series. In the Commercial league Mills Home Baptists meet Snow Lumber at No 406 diamond with a 12 to 9 first win. a Mills win seals the title, Snow requires a deciding game.
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Sheriff Opposes Clevenger Reward Claim
Asheville August 28 Sheriff Laurence E Brown said he would oppose any move to collect the 1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Helen Clevengers murderer He noted no information was furnished Walter B Orr former Charlotte police chief said he would claim part of the reward Miss Clevenger a New York University student was shot to death in her hotel July 16 Martin Moore 22 is convicted last week
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Baseball Stat Leaders Show Medwick Dominance For Cardinals
Medwick leads in batting with 2367 runs 102 J Martin tops runs 102 Ott 96. Medwick 123 RBI and 186 hits pace Cardinals while Ott 108 RBI and Demaree 171 hits lead Giants and Cuba. Camilli 12 triples and Good man 11 for Reds. Ott 27 homers. Berger 22. Martin 19 stolen bases. Lucas 11 3 and French 16 5 lead pitchers.
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Quick Triple-Toss Divorce Ends Kurdish Marriage Bond
A Turkish marriage can be dissolved in minutes when the husband repeats I divorce you three times. The simple utterance frees both spouses, ending the union instantly.
Treasury Department Handles World’s Largest Money Flows
The Treasury Department of the United States processes more money than any other institution in the world, reflecting its central role in global finance and government operations.
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Grand American Handicap On Trapshoot Card Today
Vandalia Ohio hosts the 100 target Grand American Handicap as America's top trapshooters compete along a quarter mile line. Favorites rarely win this event, with past champions often overtaken by unknown shooters on a hot day. Ernest Hawkins of Wayne Indiana led the preliminaries with a 97 from the 21 yard mark as 608 entered the big event and 693 fired preliminaries.
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Inter-City League Clu Be See Action On Saturd
All six Inter-City Industrial league clubs will play Saturday weather permitting. Dukes Power Electricians vs Thomasville Chair Makers at Finchfield. Bossing and McCrary clash in Asheboro previews league title fight. White Sox host Ragan Maurice at Adams-Millis Park. Games start 3 30. Two matches were rained out yesterday.
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Tobacco Heiress to Sell Proped Beach Property
Honolulu August 25 Doris Duke heiress says she may sell her Kalawao property after the harbor board refused permission to build a private pool on the shoreline She quotes that harbor commissioners granting the request would amount to class legislation and grant a monopoly on public lands she calls a trust She notes she will proceed if the harbor declines to approve the plan and she cannot have a pool at the surf side Duke spoke by phone with her Honolulu representative William Jr
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Pair Convicted In Man's Death
MARSHALL Aug 28 Judge Don Phillips said he would sentence two young farmers Hobart Taffey and Gay Rice of the upper Laurel section for the slaying May 28 of Blane Shelton of the Long Branch section. Taffey was convicted yesterday of second degree murder and Rice faces verdicts.
Lynching Toll Over Fifty Years Exceeds Four Thousand
Over the last five decades more than 4 600 people were lynched in the United States. The grim statistic highlights racial violence and patterns of mob justice across multiple states and eras.
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Milk richer in protein than cow's milk found
A study indicates milk contains significantly higher protein content than cow milk suggesting dairy producers may adjust processing to exploit nutritional advantages. Further research is planned to confirm results and assess impact on dietary recommendations.
Taffey Testifies in Manslaughter Case Involving Shelton
Taffey testified he shot Shelton after Shelton allegedly attempted to take a revolver from him. He said Shelton refused to comply with an order to drop the weapon, leading to the fatal shot.
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