Records Fall In 1934 Track And Field Duels
The 1934 track season centers on the Bonthron Cunningham duels with Mile marks by Cunningham and a shot put record by Torrance. Cunningham runs 4 06.7 in the mile and Torrance sets a 55 feet 112 inch shot put record at the national indoor meet.
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New York
Bill Bonthron
Princeton
Jienn Cunningham
University of Kansas
Jack Torrance
Uisiana State
John Lyman
Stanford
Cunninghames
Torrance
Cunningham
Bonthron
New York Athletic Club
Tiger
Glenn
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Buck deer top prize for S. A. Setzer in eastern Carolina
S. A. Setzer, 68, retired merchant of 125 Briggs avenue, bagged a 275 pound buck near Hamstead, with a smaller buck earlier in the hunt. His son H. C. Setzer and C. W. Spencer accompanied him as they returned home after photographing the deer across his car fender.
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North Carolina
S. A. Setzer
Briggs Avenue
Hamstead
Mr. Setzer
Track records fall and records redefined in 1930s sports notes
New marks set in several track events highlighted by Glenn Hardin at the 220-yard hurdles finish reclassification by electric timing. Princeton’s Bonthron wins 1500 meters in 3 45.38 in Milwaukee, Torrance and Lyman shine in field events with record tosses, and Stanford leads NCAA and 4A meets with top team scores.
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Glenn Hardin
Louisiana State
Hardin
Los Angeles
Bonthron
Cunningham
Milwaukee
Princeton
Marquette Stadium
Open Letter From North Carolina Press Bureaus
An open letter from staff at state college and university press bureaus in Raleigh Chapel Hill Durham and Davidson outlines issues of common concern to campus and university media in North Carolina.
Women Golfers Begin Play At Pinehurst
Pinehurst action opens with eight qualifiers in the annual women’s season members championship. Helen Waring tied for medalist with a 93 in qualifying. Other qualifiers include Mrs J K Love Johnstown Pa Mrs H J Blue Pittsburgh Pa Miss Helen Morrison Spring Lake N J Mrs Harold Buckminster Boston Mass Mrs Emmet French Southern Pines and Mrs Isabell e Roe Minneapolis with scores around 98 99.
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Pinehurst
Helen Waring
Richard Clemson
Middletown
N EU
Hach
J. K. Love
Johnstown
H. J. Blue
Pittsburgh
Helen Morrison
Spring Lake
N. J
Harold Buckminster
Boscon
Emmet French
Southern Pines
Isanelle
Minneapolis
Hermes First True Aircraft Carrier of Britain
The British Navy placed the Hermes into service early in World War I as an old cruiser rebuilt with a fly-off deck. She was torpedoed and sunk soon after while on patrol in the North Sea.
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North Sea
Forest Fires Ravage Country in 1933 Totals Revealed
Approximately 140,722 fires scorched 43,889,820 acres causing an estimated loss of 60,274,960 dollars across the United States in 1933.
Thanksgiving salute to university publicity directors
Open letter praising publicity directors at the University of South Carolina and The Citadel for their work with football coverage. The note singles out Fred Dixon, Bob Madry, Marion Alexander, Ted Mann, Freddie Crawford, Grier Martin, Coach Doc Newton and others for their role in generating press, early copy, and national recognition. It ends with holiday wishes and thanks.
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University of South Carolina
Citadel
John H. Fan
Fred Dixon
H—L
Bob Madry
George Barclay
Barclay
Bob
Carolinas
National Press
Marion Alexander
Herman Snyder
Ted Mann
Freddie Crawford
Grier Martin
Davidson
Doc Newton
Wildcats
Parley Talks Stall In Major League Meeting
Major league owners enter a joint session with Commissioner Landis amid stalled trades as giants, pirates, and phillies dispute a three way swap. Rumors cling to potential moves involving Davis, Waner, Grace, and Todd with others floated but uncertain.
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Pirates
Giants
Phillies
Eddie Brietz
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
George Davis
Bill Terry
al Todd
Lloyd Waner
Earl Grace
Waner
Hal Lae
Boston Braves
Bill McKechnie
Braves
Lee
Bill Myers
Cincinnati Reds
Don Brennan
Allyn Stout
Boston Red Sox
Oscar Melillo
St. Louis
Buddy Myer
Keystone Guardan
Washington Senators
Landis
P. K. Wrigley
Cubs
National League approves night games and territorial pacts
The National League voted 5 to 8 to permit seven night home games per team with visiting team consent, a shift amid opposition from New York, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh while Giants and Dodgers hinted possible changes. The Boston Braves dog racing issue was addressed by Judge Emil C. Fuchs with a pledge not to embarrass baseball under NL rules prohibiting betting in parks.
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Giants
Dodgers
Boston Braves
Emil C. Fuchs
Braves
National League
Crosley Says Reds Spend Heavily To Chase Wins
Reds president Crosley, in his first year, disclosed spending over 255000 to bolster the club while noting additional cash tied up in major league deals for Koenig Comorosky MacFayden Piet and Slade as the team fights from a last place start toward improvement.
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Crosley
Reds
Koenig
Comorosky
MacFayden
Piet
Slade
Elon Cagers Open Season Against Durham Y
Elon College cagers prepare for their season opener with Durham Y at home Friday night at 8 oclock. Coach Walker lists probable starters including co captains Tuck and Smith, Feamire or Bradley at center and Cameron and Roy at guard.
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Elon College
Durham
Peahead
Walker
Tuck
Smith
Feamire
Bradley
Cameron
Roy
North Carolina to open bids for 12 street projects
The state highway and public works commission will open bids on December 18 in Raleigh for twelve street and road projects across North Carolina. The estimated total cost is about 340 thousand dollars.
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Raleigh
State Highway and Public Works Commission
North Carolina
Bees Sting Only When Annoyed Set in Bureau of Entomology
An agriculture report from the Bureau of Entomology notes that bees sting only when provoked or annoyed, emphasizing cautious handling and safe practices around hives.
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Bureau of Entomolo
Espinosa and Turnesa Lead in Miami Open Close Call
Abe Espinosa of Chicago and Mike Turnesa of Elmsford NY chased a $12,500 Miami Biltmore Open title, tying at 219 after 64 holes and finishing one stroke behind Orville White who shot a 72 on the final round. Dutra stood two back at 222 after a windy day.
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Ted Gill
Miami
Fla
Abe Espinosa
Chicago
Mike Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Orville White
St. Louis
New York
Parnosa
Ca Dutra
National Opera c
California
Espinosa
Turnesa
and Dutra
13 Lettermen Being Initiated At Elon
Elon College begins three day initiation for 13 new letter men athletes and managers. Initiation tonight at Society hall Alamance building follows a Thursday minstrel in assembly. Committee led by Ralph Neal and officers Obediah Johnson, Howard Smith.
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Elon College
Elon College Club
Society Hall
Alamance
Ralph Neal
Birmingham
Ala
Obediah Johnson
Howard Smith
Kipling
N. C
James Adbitt
Roxboro
Hal Bradley
Varina
Joe Caruso
Riverside
N. J
James Day
Fair Grove Defeats Wallburg in Fast 18 to 10 High School Game
THOMASVILLE Dec 13 The Fair Grove High school basketball team defeated Wallburg Tuesday night in a fast game by 18 to 10. It is the fifth win in six starts this season. Coach Tom Kearns earned praise as part of his squad was promoted from last year's midget team.
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Thomasville
Fair Grove
Wallburg
Tom Kearns
Farms on all weather roads reach under one fifth
Report notes that out of 6,250,000 U.S. farms not more than 16 percent are situated on all weather roads. The data point highlights limited rural road accessibility and potential impact on farm operations and transport.
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United States
Davidson Wildcats Open Season With Small Quir Davidson
Davidson College Wildcats basketball opens its season at the Charlotte YMCA Saturday night. Center Dick Cathey of Gaston is the tallest at just over six feet, with Harris Peabody, Quick, Knorr, and Verton all under five feet ten. The team lines up with speed and accuracy, and a proposed lineup swap moves Cathey to center with Knorr at forward. The schedule shows a Feb 13 game in Charlotte replacing an earlier date.
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Davidson
Dea
Davidson Wildcat
Charlotte
Dick Cathey
Gaston
Mam
Harris Peabody
Quick
Verton
Harris
Cathey
Knorr
Wildcats
Peabody
Cachey
Lina
Cha
York City Licenses Surpass Early 1934 Totals
More than 17 450 licenses were issued in York City during early 1934 compared with 14 921 for the same period last year. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was completed in 1889.
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York City
Paris
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Gene Venske
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Palo Alto
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Southeastern College
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Southern Giant
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Southern California
Marquette
Indiana
Fresno State
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Yale
Harvard
Bill Gang Peeters
New Tenn Stars
State College Press Bureau
Raleigh, N. C
University News Bureau
Chapel Hill, N. C
Duke Press Bureau
Durham, N. C
Mr. Grier Martin
Davidson Press Bureau
Davidson, N. C
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Ducaut
Maya
Elon Cagers
Turnesa Oz
Elon
Davidson Boas
Lotte Y
High Point
United Warehouse Corner High
Tomlinson Streets
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Reginald Marshall
Gladys Frazier
Rhythm Boys Singing Trio
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