Bison Quintet Plans 1935 Basketball Schedule
The Black Bison high school team announces a 12 game 1935 season with Western conference opponents. Coach Wade Lette says more dates will be added soon as Marlette prepares a strong roster led by veterans Lloyd Ey Willie Hinkle Walter Durland and others. The slate includes Burlington Gastonia Salisbury Greensboro and Charlotte games with locations varying by home or away.
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Black Bison
Wadelette
Marlette
Lloydey
Willie Hinkle
Walter Jim Durland
Bisons
Burlington
Ilotte
Gastonia
Winston
Salisbury
Charlotte
Greensboro
Infant Death Rate in Guilford County Below State Average
In 1933 Guilford County recorded 151 infant deaths before age one, with a rate of 66.6 per 1000 live births, well below the state average of 66 deaths per 1000. The county had 2,666 live births during the year.
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Gull
Ion
The
Board of Health
Ford County
Virginia Tech Full Back George Smith Voted Best Blocker
George Smith of Virginia Tech, 180 pounds, repeated as Southern Conference best blocker. The award, donated by William P. Jacobs, will be presented at the Richmond conference, with Smith earning 32 votes. Tucker Watkins VM I and Herman Snyder UNC were runners up with 18 and 17 votes respectively.
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D. C
George Smith
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
William P. Jacobs
Jacobs
Smith
Richmond
Tucker Watkins
Herman Snyder
University of North Carolina
Bailey
Washington and Lee
Wentz
Duke
Carpenter
Jack Dunlap
Gromley
Maryland
Folger
Clemson
Alexander
Red Sox buy Charlotte franchise in Piedmont League
Boston's wealthier Red Sox acquire the Charlotte Piedmont League franchise for 3500 dollars. Judge Frank S. Hill approved the transfer in Mecklenburg Superior Court. Eddie Collins led negotiations with Dan W. Hill and Ed Hecht. lease for Charlotte ballpark awaited closing. Possible new manager names include Mike Kelly or Jack Oslow.
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Boston Red Sox
Charlotte
Boston
Red Sox
Claes
Frank S. Hill
Mecklenburg Superior Court
Eddie Collins
Dan W. Hill
Ed Hecht
Charlotte Hornets
Wilbert Robinson
Johnny Dobbs
Bernard
Mike) Kelly
Chicago Cubs
Spartanburg
Jack Oslow Flery
Richmond Colts
Local YMCA Handball Semi-Finals Set With Vets In Contention
The seventh annual YMCA handball tourney reaches the semifinal phase at 5 pm Thursday. Julian Franklin faces M L Patrick while Shelley York meets either C M Waynick or Irving Smith for a finals spot. Former champions Waynick, York, and Smith compete, with York or Waynick likely to claim a permanent trophy. Doubles tourney announced for January.
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Julian Franklin
M. L. Patrick
Shelley York
C. M. Waynick
Irving Smith
Ing Smith
York
Waynick
Sion
Volleyball Team Begins YMCA Practice Wednesday
The volleyball squad will open practice at the YMCA on Wednesday as handball winds down at the same facility.
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Blocking Trophy Honors Duke and Carolina Players
The piece lauds blocking as essential to football success and highlights the H. A. Millis blocking trophy. Herman Snyder of Carolina and Jule Ward of Duke win the award after a tight vote, recognizing their roles in opening holes for top teams in the Big Five. The trophy, with an engraved silver scroll and a gold personal medal, is praised as a strong incentive for blockers.
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Duke
North Carolina
Davidson
Carolina
Wildcats
Herman Snyder
Blue Devils
Jule Ward
Millis
Local YMCA Volleyball Team Plans Season
At a dinner meeting the YMCA volleyball group agreed to focus on the sport this year. Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 15 pm. M L Patrick was elected manager with Temple as captain and Raper as coach. Upcoming games are set with Greensboro Winston Salem White Oak Proximity Charlotte and Kannapolis which last year won the Southern YMCA championship.
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Edgar Hartley
Jamie Lyda
M. L. Patrick
W. T. Saunders
Express S. P. U. and Smoke Shop Winners In Bowling Circuit
The Industrial Bowling league saw three tight matches at Lucky Strike alleys. Southeastern Express, S. P. U., and the Smoke Shop won their contests. Kellam Foundry fell to Smoke Shop two to one. R. Davis led Smoke Shop with 353. Kennedy 350 for Kellam. Hearne topped Southeastern with 315. Cook 264 for Wilson. Earnhart led S. P. U. with 347. Tonight the Commercial league clubs will play.
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Southeastern Express
P. U
Smoke Shop
Southeastern
Wilson and Co
San Souci
Kellam Foundry
R. Davis
Kennedy
Kellam
Hearne
Cook
Wilson
Howell
Earnhart
For
Talks on Taxes Series Sets Raleigh Radio Dates
Officials from North Carolina municipalities will speak on WPTF Raleigh Fridays at 9 pm through April 5 on What Do I Get For My Taxes. Sponsored by the North Carolina League of Municipalities, speakers include Stanley Winborne Roy Deal George A Iseley Edward M Barton and Raleigh City Manager BE Knox who will discuss The Forgotten Roads on January 18 and March 22 Moss will discuss Your Municipal Water Supply. Ordinary fruit jelly applied to the face is said to be a first class beauty preparation.
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WPTF
Raleigh
North Carolina League of Municipalities
Stanley Winborne
Roy Wi. Deal
George A. Iseley
Edward M. Barton
M. Knox
Knox
B. H. Moss
High Point
Membership Increase Sought in Southern Conference
Forest Fletcher president of the Southern Conference says a proposal to raise membership from 10 to 16 will be discussed at the forthcoming meeting. He noted receipt of a memorandum from C. P. Miles of Y. P. L, a former conference president.
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Lexington
Forest Fletcher
Washington and Lee University
C. P. Miles
Duke Opens with S C on Monday in 1934 basketball schedule
Duke University reveals a 25 game season opening Monday in Columbia against South Carolina. The Devils, except Sammy Bell, graduate 1934 team, play Florida twice, Army, Wake Forest, N C State, V P I, Washington and Lee, Davidson and more across Durham Chapel Hill Raleigh and other venues.
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Duke University
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Sammy Bell
Devil
Washington and Lee
South Carolina
Florida
Gainesville
Danville Independents
Danville
Wofford
Wake Forest
Army
West Point
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
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Virginia
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Raleigh
Catholic University
Durm
North Carolina
Blacksburg
Lexington
Davidson
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Lightweight champion Ross defeats Pacho. Baer stops McGoorty
Cleveland’s Barney Ross, 138 pounds, out pointed Bobby Pacho, 188% in Los Angeles to retain the world lightweight title while Buddy Baer, 288 pounds, knocked out Mickey McGoorty, 215 1 4, in Hollywood to keep the junior welterweight crown.
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Cleveland
Barney Ross
Bobby Pacho
Los Angeles
Buddy Baer
Hollywood
Calif
Mickey McGoorty
Detroit
Conference considers enlarging circuit and lifting ban
A conference plans a resolution to enlarge the circuit and another to abandon the current ban on broadcasting conference games as stated by Fletcher.
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Fletcher
Open Season Starts as MLB Owners Meet in New York
Major league owners and managers converge on New York for the annual league meetings. Boston’s Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins eye trades for Jack Burns and Oscar Melillo while debating first base options. Frick to be installed as NL president and dog races at Braves’ park face opposition.
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Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
National League
Eddie Brietz
New York
Tom Vaebawe Ateunnu
Boston Party
Melillo
Sox
Yawkey
Edide Morgan
Ford C. Frick
Emil C. Fuchs
Boston Braves
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
Stop Olin Dutra Stirs Miami Biltmore Open Crowd
The Miami Biltmore Open drew 300 golfers as Olin Dutra led after 18 holes with a 70 while Abe Espinosa held 36 hole lead at 146 after a 74-72, as Dutra’s shout echoed through the field.
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Miami
Fila
California
Philadelphia
Abe Espinosa
Espinosa
Chicago
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