Western Conference schedules set by coach at Salisbury meeting
High Point will renew football with Charlotte next year after a one year break. Western Conference games include Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Gastonia, and Greensboro on varied dates with home and away assignments. Four spring baseball games are also planned among Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point with a Charlotte-Gastonia final.
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High Point High School
Charlotte High
Wade Marlette
Salisbury
Bison
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Astonia
Greensboro
Gastonia
Bisons
High Point
Gaston County Ranks Third in US Spindles
The census bureau reports Gaston County North Carolina the third most spindles among U S counties this year behind Bristol Massachusetts and Providence Rhode Island The ranking notes that some counties focus on spinning while others weave or use externally sourced yarn with Carolinas leading textile counties listed by spindle counts including Greenville Anderson Cabarrus Union Guilford Mecklenburg and Rowan among others
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Washington
Gaston County
North Carolina
United States
Bureau of Census
Bristol County
Mass
Providence County
Rhode Island
Bristol
Spartanburg County
South Carolina
Carolinas
Greenville
Anderson
Cabarrus
Union
Guilford
Laurena
York
Greenwood
Pickens
Richmond
Mecklenburg
Richland
Cherokee
Aiken
Lancaster
Rutherford
Rockingham
Rowan
Newberry
Cleveland
Stanly
Durham
Chester
Halifax
Davidson
Lincoln
Allance
Catawba
McDowell
Caldwell
Iredell
North
Right Down At Alley Right Down At Alley
In the Commercial Bowling league at Lucky Strike alleys Postoffice beat Pat Brown Telephone defeated Gaines Garland Inc and Adams-Millis overcame C E Kearns all by three straight games. Leading scores include Cecil Pat Brown Inec 335 Peace Postoffice 365 Potts Telephone 346 Kearns Garland 331 Foust Adams-Millis 346 Self Kearns 371. Civic Clubs Bowling league session set for Thursday night.
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Postoffice
North State Telephone
Adams-Millis
Pat Brown
Telephone
Gaines Garland, Inc
C. E. Kearns
Cecil
Inec
Peace
Potts
Kearns
Garland
Foust
Accused Robber Not Able To Make Bond
Harry P. Sawyer arrested in Baltimore and linked to a $2,200 railway express robbery here last Thursday pleaded not guilty in city police court. Bond set at $20,000. defense says funds unavailable. Trial expected in January. Sawyer described as from Chicago with other warrants.
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Gastonia
Dee
Harry P. Sawyer
Baltimore
Sawyer
A. C. Jones
EF. R Warren
Chicago
Plumbers Seek UNC Course in Building Sanitation and HVAC
The State Association of Plumbing Contractors, meeting in Greensboro, decided to ask University of North Carolina officials to establish a course in building sanitation heating air conditioning and ventilation. The move was announced at the group's semi annual session.
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Greensboro
State Association of Plumbing Contractors
Regional Population Figures By County and State
A list of county population figures includes Carolina 117564 Oconee SC 110592 Robeson NC 104816 Vance NC 161184 across North and South Carolina, reflecting uneven counts among counties.
Industrial Fives Play Thursday
The Industrial Basketball League resumes with six teams on the high school court. Adams-Millis, last year’s champions, meet Allen Jay at 7:00 p.m. followed by Ss. P. U. vs C C Campsetto at 7:45 and High Point Paper Box against Tomlinson Chair at 8:30.
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Adams-Millis
Allen Jay
S&s. P. U.C. C. C. Campsetto
Tomlinson
Steele
Cooper
Buchanan
Wheelis
Maust
Allen Joy
Hayworth
Nelson
Elder
Glasgow
Oliver
Ss. P. U
G. Smith
Dennis
Morehead
Kimmerlein
C. C. C. Camp
Seeman
Powell
Manuel
Atkinson
Jones
H. P
Farlow
Thomas
Brown
Gentry
Stout
Newsome
Schwem
A. Smith
Ingram
South Carolina Plans To Cut Its Budget For Coaching Staff
The University of South Carolina athletic budget and coaching staff were not settled after a meeting of the athletic advisory board. The board discussed reductions and will reconvene to finalize action, with letters issued to team members and routine matters addressed. A Citadel VMI game was tentatively approved pending agreement with Clemson and the State Fair association for a fair week event at Municipal stadium.
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Columbia
D. C
University of South Carolina
University
L. T. Baker
Citadel V. M. I
Clemson
State Fair Association
Durham Utilities To Reduce Rates Jan 1
The Durham Public Service Company will cut electric rates on January 1 to deliver an annual saving of 84,641 dollars to consumers in Durham and surrounding areas. The reduction, announced by the state utilities commission, is described as voluntary after multiple conferences with company representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Durham Public Service Company
Durham
State Utilities Commission
Commission
Driver Of Fatal Car Faces Court Tuesday
Clarence Simmons, 25, will appear in a magistrate court Tuesday after an automobile crash near Southport that killed Pauline Miller of Wilmington. Simmons and five others were in a car that left the highway and overturned into a ditch. he was charged with driving while under the influence of liquor.
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Southport
Clarence Simmons
Here
Pauline Miller
Wilmington
Simmons
Fish ear hearing spans below human range and above violin notes
The text notes that fish possess a remarkable sense of hearing, capable of detecting sounds below human audibility and slightly higher than the highest violin notes. It emphasizes their acute perception of underwater sound.
Pro Football Sees New Rules Aimed at Popularity
The National and American leagues report strong seasons and growing fan interest. Giants upset Bears for the championship in New York as pro football expands with five rule changes to speed play and curb deliberate end zone passes. Changes include penalties from the play’s original spot and redefined fumble rules.
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Chicago Bears
New York Giants
New York
Giants
Bears
Kansas City
Charlotte
Jake Wade
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Pros Face Louisville in Sunset Showdown
Charlotte football fans anticipate Sunday's clash between the Purols and the Louisville Bourbons at Robbie's Field. After two losses to Louisville this season the Purols seek a postseason upset, while Louisville aims to repeat a dramatic 18 11 victory and extend its league dominance.
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Queen City Club
Louisville Bourbons
Charlotte
Louisville
Louieville
Bourbons
Kentucky
Robbie
Buster Mott
Trainmaster Killed Clearing Wreck in D C
Trainmaster W. L. Williamson of the Southern Railway was killed early today in Montgomery Richland County while clearing a derailment with a wrecking crew. He appeared struck by moving cars as they were switched to a sidetrack. He left a widow and one daughter, Mrs Minnie W Parker.
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Columbia
D. C
W. L. Williamson
Southern Railway
Montgomery
Richland County
Williamson
Minnie W., Parker
Barclay to Play in East-West Game on Pacific Coast
Captain George Barclay of North Carolina has accepted an invitation to the East-West college all star game on the Pacific Coast this winter. He is the lone Southern pick by Colgate coach Andy Kerr, who will coach the East squad. Barclay led the Tar Heels to their best season since 1929 and is named on multiple All American teams.
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Chapel Hill
George Barclay
Carolina
Pacific Coast
Barclay
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Tar Heels
All-American Board
The
E. A
Associated Press
United Press
Grantland Rice
Keer
Brominski
Columbia
Bogdanski
Brooke
Akerstrom
Steen
Syracuse
Mujas
Hartwig
Weinstock
Pitt
Borden
Fordham
Shepherd
Maryland
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Evanston
Dutra Leads Way In Miami Tourney
Olin Dutra national open champion led a 137 golfer field at the Miami Biltmore tournament in Miami Florida as he shot 70 and 74 to reach 144 midway on the 36 hole day. He heads the field of 300 players with strong wind and a subpar start in the first round. Twenty four pros and amateurs remained in contention for advancement and the Col Henry L Doherty trophy with rounds to complete.
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Miami
Fla
Olin Dutra
Dutra
Pirates Boss Traynor Bids for Major League Shakeup
Harold Pie Traynor, Pirates manager, seeks three or four trades to strengthen the club before Friday. Talks involve Phillies and Braves with other majors as teams eye Oscar Melillo, Babe Herman, Wallie Berger, and Burns. Frick is installed as NL president, all-star game set, Ruth future debated.
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New York
Harold
Pie) Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
Traynor
Corsairs
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Boston Braves
Tom Yawkey
Eddie Collins
Oscar Melillo
Brown
Boston Red Sox
Eelane
Rogers Hornsby
Cagy
St. Louis Americans
Old
Clark Griffith
Washington
Sox
Melilla
Buddy Myers
Pirates
Paul Waner
Karl Grace
Philly
Babe Herman
Pittsburgh Leader
Emil Fuchs
Bill McKechnie
Wallie Berger
Fred Frankhouse
Braves
Red Sox
Stanley Hack
Kiki Cuyler
Charlie Grimm
Wrigley
Bill Terry
Giants
Mel Ott
Carl Hubbell
Same
Senators
Browns
Boston
Babe Ruth
National League
Ford C. Frick
Bill Brandt
Philadelphia
Frick
Service Bureau
Cleveman
Claenee
Ruth
Jake Rupert
Yankee
Contractors Discuss Problems At Carolinas Convention
Charlotte delegates from the Carolinas branch of the Associated General Contractors of America meet for their annual convention with over 200 industry members in attendance. The event opens with sessions and ends tonight with a banquet and a keynote by Dr. D. W. Daniel of Clemson College.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
Associated General Contractors of America
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
D. C
Generals Open Season With Hopkins as Key Returnees
Washington and Lee wrestling fans preview a strong lineup as four undefeated champions return. Rowland Thomas, 118 pound champ, leads a squad featuring Frank Crew 126, I G Shively 145, and Seitz 165. The schedule includes Johns Hopkins in Lexington and a clash with Michigan, plus the Southern Conference meet January 1-2.
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Lexington
Washington and Lee
Generals
Johns Hopkins
Michigan
A. B. Mathis
Rowland Thomas
Baltimore
Thomas
Hugo Bonto
Hawthorne
N. J
Frank Crew
Drexel Hill
I. G. Shively
Chambersburg
Seitz
Cass
W. Va
Mel George Lowry
Clinton
John Bosman
N Branch
Walter
Hasbrouck Heights
Hermon Levine
Washin N. J
Carl Areng
Donough
Leo Kaplan
Rockville Center
North Carolina
State
Raleigh
Duke
Durham
Blacksburg
Southeastern Board Plans $50,000 Advertising Drive
The Southeastern development board advisory committee approved a plan to raise $50,000 for an educational and fast funding campaign with Georgia as the initial headquarters in Macon. P T Anderson was invited to become state chairman and Georgia hosts the first drive, while six-state scope was maintained for now.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Development Board
Georgia
Macon
P. T. Anderson
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Carolinas
Virginia
Florida
Fights Last Night Sporting Roundup From Chicago to Charleston
The report lists several boxing results with city and state labels. Tony Cancela stopped Cornfin in Tampa, Bus B defeated Paul in Manhattan, Orville Broullard drew with Willie Davies in Detroit El Paso, and Carl Les stopped Lipps in Savannah. Wally Pottsville defeated Henry Firpo in Minersville.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tony Cancela
Tampa
Fla
Cornfin
Columbia
Kansas City
Manhattan
Kans
Tommy Paul
Orville Broullard
Detroit
Willie Davies
el Paso
Drew
Charleston
Carl Les
Savannah
Joe Lipps
Charlotte
N. C
Pottsville
Wally
Minersville
Henry Firpo
Lou
Florida Faces 1950 Schedule With Several New Opponents
Florida and state opponents mix uncertain fall slate as Rollins College and North Carolina State loom, while Kentucky and Sewanee rejoin the schedule for the first time in years.
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Gainesville
Fila
Dec
Florida
Rollins College
North Carolina State
Gators
Kentucky
Sewanee
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Guilford County
R. Jansen
Jansen
Great Britain
Melbourne
Australia
Pat Brown, Inc
J. Davia
R. Davis
Byerly
North State Tel. Co. J. Davis
M. Davis
Bowman
Braswell
Plymouth
Wrena Street
Durham Utilities
Frank
Charlotte Pros
Great Guard
Pace
Buc
Eddie Brienta
Southeastern Board
Hendy
Coca-Cola Bottling Coo
Velephone
Theenshore
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