New York Athletic Commission orders probe of Morgan Bass bout
Morgan relinquished his junior lightweight title after Benny Bass knocked him out in the second round at Madison Square Garden. A commission inquiry will examine reported financial arrangements and guarantees tied to the fight, with both fighters to appear before officials. Bass, the Philadelphia challenger, won despite early trouble as the commission question guards the bout’s integrity and purses.
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New York
Od Morgan
Benny Bass
New York State Athletic Commission
Bass
Philadelphia
Morgan
Squire Garden
Apparenty
Chirman James A. Marley
State Commission
Solons
Farley
Lafe
Sai Moreau
Jimmy Crowley
Hesigney
Boss
Notice sale of land in High Point and Ocean County
Under an order of the Guilford County Superior Court a commissioner will sell at public auction on Saturday January 4 1930 at 1 pm the property consisting of one house and lot in High Point N C on the east side of Reid street adjoining Georgy Misyes and others and a lot in Ocean County New Jersey Hollywood Manor block 72 lot 50 by 100. The High Point lot begins at George Hayes corner on Reid street runs 200 feet east and 87 feet south then 200 feet west 90 feet north to Reid street except 40 feet sold to Barton Saunders recorded in book 246 page 151. The New Jersey Lot No.-in block 72 Hollywood Manor.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
J. T. Saunders
Admr
Lucy Finch
Dave Fuller
Asbury Saunders
Ernestine Saunders
Hgh Point
N. C
Barton Saunders
Ocean County
N. J
Hollywood Manor
Sale of Land by Mortgagee in Guilford County
Pursuant to a $150 mortgage from Ruby L. Wintley to W. L. Mason dated May 11, 1927 and recorded in Guilford County, the mortgagee will sell at public auction in front of the High Point Municipal Building on January 14, 1930 at 2:00 p.m. A Lot 28 in Griffin Park, Plot Book 5, Page 243, is described by reference. Cash terms. Dec 12, 1929. W. L. Masson, Mortgagee. Steacock & Dalton, Attorneys.
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Ruby L. Wintley
W. L. Mason
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
City of
High High Point
North Carolina
Griffin Park
Office of the Register of Deeds
W. L. Massn
Steacock & Dalton
Lud Wray Becomes Pennsylvannia Football Coach
J R Ludlow Wray known as Lud is named the new coach at the University of Pennsylvania succeeding Lou Young who resigns to join the council on athletics in an executive role Sydney Hutchinson resigns as football committee chairman and Butler quits as freshman coach Young will replace Hutchinson as committee chair Wray has served as Penn line coach and his appointment surprised many in Penn athletics.
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Philadelphia
J. R. Ludlow Wray
Lud
University of Pennsylvania
Lou Young
Council On Athletics
Wray
Sydney E. Hutchinson
Butler
Young
Hutchinson
Pennsylvania Athletics
Penn
Boxing Roundup From Cities Highlights Knockouts and Decisions
In New York Benny Bass defeated Ted Morgan by knockout while Dom Valente edged Frankie Marchese in a points decision. Al Ridgeway and Nelson Tarleton earned decisions, with multiple regional bouts listed across San Diego Boston Detroit Wichita South Bend Omaha Erie and Omaha results show a mix of knockouts and decisions.
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New York
Benny Bass
Philadelphia
Ted Morgan
Dom Valente
England
Frankie Marchese
al Ridgeway
Jersey City
N. J
Nel Tarleton
Clemson College 1930 Football Schedule Released
Clemson college announces the 1930 football slate with games against P. C. at Clemson, Wofford, Citadel in Florence, N. C. State in Charlotte, Newberry, South Carolina in Columbia, Tennessee in Knoxville, V. M. I. in Norfolk, Florida at Clemson, and Furman in Greenville.
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Clemson College
Clemson
P. C
Wofford
Citadel
Florence
N. C. State
Charlotte
Newberry
South Carolina
Columbia
Tennessee
Knoxville
V. M
Norfolk
Florida
Furman
Greenville
Kid Chocolate to Clash With Johnny Lawson Tonight
Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate fights Johnny Lawson in a ten round bout at the Olympia A C tonight. The 126 pound title contender heads to Cuba for a vacation after the bout, marking his last appearance until after Christmas.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Johnny Lawson
Olympia A. C
Cuba
Rose Will Replace Gardenia At Classic
Pasadena report says Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco will be master of ceremonies at the East West football classic on January 1 in the Rose Bowl. The note recalls his Gardenia lapel emblem and compares his haberdashery reputation to New York’s Mayor Walker.
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San Francisco
Bronko” Nagurski
Minnesota
Tony Holm
Alabama
Red” Sleight
Purdue
Ted Twomey
Notre Dame
Willis Glassgow
Pasadena
Cal
James Rolph
Gardenia
Rolph
Walker
New York
USC Gridmen Prep for Rose Bowl Clash With Pittsburgh
USC coach Howard Jones orders 9:30 am practice as the Trojans prepare for the January Rose Bowl game against Pittsburgh. Jones plans a dummy scrimmage to shape a defense against the Panthers while addressing a cold and focusing on sharpening the offense with Jock Sutherland's squad in mind.
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Paul B. Zimmerman
Associated Press
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Panthers of Pittsburgh
Pasadena
Howard Jones
Men of Troy
Trojan
Carnegie Tech
Jones
Panthers
Southern California Football Board of Strategy
Jock Sutherland
Ren Smith Named To Succeed Horton
In Joplin Missouri Ren Smith is named professional at Oak Hill Golf Club succeeding his brother Horton Smith effective January 1 1930 Ren has served as Horton s assistant at the club Horton s plans for the next year are not known here
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Joplin
Ren Smith
Oak Hill Golf Club
Horton Smith
Ren
Horton
Southern Upholstery Co Receiver Named
The Southern Upholstery Company of Lexington declared bankrupt is placed in receivership with A. J. Newton, local attorney, as receiver. Newton will settle the business affairs. The Peeler-Dillon Shirt company will occupy the former building on East Second Avenue after renovation for the shirt factory. American freight cars are twice the size of British.
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Lexington
Southern Upholstery Company
A. J. Newton
Newton
Peeler-Dillon Shirt Company
East Second Avenue
Southern
Condemnation Sought On Cook Farm For State Road
The state highway commission filed a special proceeding to condemn the 60 foot right of way for highway 62 across George C Cook s farm in Alleghany township Davidson county. It seeks three and a half acres of topsoil and road easements. Cook claims 2515 feet of right of way plus trees and topsoil and dam ages totaling 2500 with possible offsets if topsoil is sourced elsewhere. Clerk EK Byerly will appoint a three member board of appraisers to assess damages and offsets.
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Lexington
State Highway Commission
Clerk of
Superior Court
George C. Cook
Cook
Alleghany Township
Highway Commission
Davidson County
EK. C. Byerly
Raper and
Carrigan Resigns as Red Sox Chief
Boston December 21 Bill Carrigan resigned as manager of the Red Sox after a talk with President Bob Quinn citing heavy business duties. Heinie Wagner named as possible successor and Boston prepares for a second new manager next season alongside Bill McKeonhie to replace Emil Fuchs of the Braves.
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Boston
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Carrigan
Bob Quinn
Heinie’ Wagner
Bill McKeonhie
Emil Fuchs
Braves
Gorgeous brocaded evening slipper described as patriotic
A brocaded evening slipper is presented with a scarlet tip, white saddle, blue and white checked shank, and a gold heel with matching trim, described as ultra modern and patriotic.
Wake Forest Drops Foes as 1930 Grid Schedule Announced
Wake Forest College announces a nine game 1930 football slate adding Guilford Baltimore and Temple while dropping Richmond Elon Furman Wofford Catawba and Navy. The Deacons open September 27 vs UNC with other games including NC State Duke and Davidson in Raleigh or Charlotte.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wake Forest College
Guilford College
Baltimore
Temple Universities
Deacons
Richmond
Elon
Furman
Wofford
Catawba
Navy
North Carolina Baptists
J. G. Carroll
University of North Carolina
Guilford
Wake Forest
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State
Mercer
Temple
Philadelphia
Presbyterian College
Asheville
Duke
Wake Foret
Davidson
Charlotte
Branch Banking Urged as Safe System for Rural Banks
Washington reports comptroller John W. Pole urges extension of branch banking by national banks to improve safety in rural communities. He cites growth of group banking and state-law evasions, noting total U S bank resources rose to 72.17 billion while national banks held 27.45 billion and country banks dominate. he calls liberalizing laws to aid profitability.
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Washington
John W. Pole
Pole urges branch banking to aid rural banks
Pole argues that country banks suffer under centralized urban systems and that only branch banking within federal district limits can restore banks. He calls for federal supervision of holding companies and changes to McFadden act to favor national banks and revive rural lending.
Keeney Park Races Are Cancelled Early
Keeney Park race track near Jacksonville was closed three weeks before the end of its 27 day meeting. Owner Frank A. Keeney said racing is halted until Florida law allows the pari mutuel system. He spoke as injunction proceedings were started by Fred O. Eberhardt and other reformers.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Keeney Park Race Track
Frank A. Keeney
New York
Florida
Fred O. Eberhardt
Tallahassee
Columbia Firemen Save Swansea from Major Blaze
Swansea officials credited the Columbia Fire department with saving the town’s business district after a fire damaged an automobile agency building and several cars. Prompt response halted further destruction.
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Columbia
Swansea
S. C
Columbia Fire Department
Hughes Funeral for Julius Hughes Details
The remains of Julius Hughes aged 21 died of pneumonia while visiting relatives in Conrad Hill township Davidson County were sent to Spruce Pine, his home.
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Lexington
Julius Hughes
Conrad Hill Township
Davidson County
Spruce Pine
Hughes
Hagen and Von Elm Lead Pasadena Open Field
Walter Hagen the British Open champion and George Von Elm lead a field of over a hundred in the Pasadena open tournament by turning 69 for the opening 18 holes. Craig Wood Horton Smith and Densmore Shute are among contenders as 60 low cards advance to Sunday’s 36 holes and the field narrows.
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Pasadena
Cal
Walter Hagen
George von Elm
America
Detroit
Craig Wood
Bloomfield
N. J
Horton Smith
Joplin
Densmore Shute
Columbus
Ohio
Massachusetts
David Mackney
Lawrence
Lew Waldron
Boston
Christmas Trees to Decorate Southern Trains for Holidays
The Southern Railway will install electrically lit Christmas trees in observation and lounge cars on its main through trains from December 22 to 27. Trains include the Crescent Limited, Birmingham Special, Augusta Special, Memphis Special, Ponce De Leon, Royal Palm, Queen and Crescent Limited, Kansas City Florida Special, Suwanee River Special, and routes between Cincinnati, New Orleans, Memphis, Jacksonville, Augusta, and St. Louis.
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Charlotte
Southern Railway
Southern
Crescent
New York
New Orleans
Birmingham
Augusta
Memphis
Ponce de Leon
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Kansas City
St. Petersburg
Danville
St. Louis
Sale of High Point land by trustee on December 7 1930
Notice of sale describes a $19,000 deed of trust held by Colonial Life Insurance Company against G W Clark and wife Bessie Gold Clark. Trustee C M Hauser will sell at 2:00 p m on site in High Point North Carolina. Property is Oakwood Court lot No 14 and northern half of lot 12 with detailed bounds.
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G. W. Clark
Bessie Gold Clark
C. M. Hauser
Colonial Life Insurance Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
High Point
Guilford
State of North Carolina
Oakwood Court
English Street
N C
Carolina
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West
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San Diego
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Mahan
Erwin Bige
Omaha
Armand Emanuel
Jack Gagnon
Neil Clisby
Tony Galento
Orange
Billy Wallace
Cleveland
Bruce Flowers
New Rochelle
Marty Stone
Roy Ryan
Pittsburgh
Wichita
Kan
Angus Snyder
Dodge City
Fred Reese
Fort Scott
Baxter Calmes
Jack Strong
Tulsa
Oklo
South Bend
Ind
Eddie Shea
Chicago
Frankie Garcia
Havana
Neb
George Schaffer
Sammy Dissalvo
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Erie
Rosy Rosales
Billy Jones
Joey Goodman
Johnny Kusie
Youngstown
Rose
Stanford
Davidson Road
Ned
Comptroller
Ures Pole
Pole
Federal Reserve District
McFadden Bank
Congress
NEA
George Trafton
Art
Shires
Sonnenberg
Qwuge
CAI
Mission Club
Chickenatza
Yucatan
Keeney Park
By Lauter
Bilin Gibson
Benny Leonard
Gene Tons
Haig and
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