State College Faces Forward Vacancy In Cage Plans
Raleigh Dec 20 One of the biggest problems for Gus Tebell NC State basketball coach is finding a replacement for captain Fletcher Dickens who played forward the last three seasons. The 1926 team returns four regulars and Bill Williams, with Hooker Spence teaming with Gresham at forward and Hank Young joining Billy Williams as options. Harry Brown anchors the center with Frank Goodwin as his likely understudy and Jack McDowall with Hiram Watkins slated for defense under the basket.
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Raleigh
N. C
Gus Tebell
N. C. State
Fletcher Dickens
Bill Williams
Tech
Spence
Harry Brown
Gresham
Gresham-Spence
Billy Williams
Hank” Young
Williams
State
Brown
Frank Goodwin
Greensboro
Jack McDowall
Hiram Watkins
Fights Last Night Across Cities
Harry Kid Brown of Philadelphia defeated Harry Wills of San Diego on a foul decision. Newsboy Brown of New York defeated Young National ist a from the Philippines.
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Los Angeles
Harry
Kid’ Brown
Philadelphia
Harry Wills
San Diego
Newsboy Brown
New York
Young Nationalista
Philippines
Omaha boxers triumph and settle draws in arena
Denv ed Wright of Omaha defeated Mike Arnold of Denver while Battling Siki of Omaha drew with Tiny Morris of Denver in a night of competitive bouts.
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Denved
Ed Wright
Omaha
Mike Arnold
Denver
Battling Siki
Morris
Midget Mike O'Dowd Defeats Kid Lenoho in San Antonio Bout
Mike O'Dowd of Columbus knocked out Kid Reyes in Florida after beating Kid Lenoho in San Antonio. Kis Sharez also listed in San Antonio results.
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San Antonio
Mike O'Dowd
Columbus
Ohio
Kid Lenoho
Kis Sharez
Kid Reyes
Florida
Mary Holt Leads Greensboro Nursery Charity Toward Christmas
Miss Mary E. Holt of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina on Fairmont street has cared for 2,500 homeless children over 25 years and now 57 youngsters, from four weeks to 12 years, prepare letters to Santa and gifts for disabled and elderly, while the society seeks 1927 funds from North Carolina citizens and organizations.
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Wendy
Greensboro
Peter Pan
Mary E. Holt
Children’s Home Society of North Carolina
Fairmont Street
Miss _ Holt
Miss Holt
Society
Santa Claus
Wendy Love
Santa
Fairmont Avenue
North Carolina
John J. Phoenix
North Carolin
Func
Frank C. Boyles
Greensboros Empty Stocking Concert Draws Record Crowd
Greensboro drew the largest crowd since 1908 as the Empty Stocking concert at the National Theatre Sunday packed the venue, with more than a thousand people turned away after standing room sold out.
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Greensboro
William Howard Taft
National Theatre
Mistletoe Myth Ties to Oak Tree Medicinal Belief
In earlier times people believed mistletoe picked from oak trees held medicinal virtues. The claim reflects historical folklore about plant properties though modern science does not support it.
The Woman's Day and Bachelorhood Taxes
A column critiquing bachelorhood taxation and gender wage gaps. It cites historic celibacy laws, jokes about Mike No-Accounts, and notes public sector pay disparities. It highlights celebrated "Only Onlies" such as Martha Farra the elephant sifter and Edith Badgley the jockey, then pokes fun at fashion trends for spring footwear and exotic skins.
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Martha Farra
Edith Badgley
Helen Vernet
England
Laura Gardin Fraser
Miss M. Irving
Gladys Roy
America
North Carolina Hits Record Pecan Crop in 1926
North Carolina farmers produced a record pecan harvest in 1926. Department of Agriculture estimates show the state yielded 560 carloads of pecans during the year.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Judicial Conference to Address Hung Juries and Civil Trials
Raleigh December meeting to consider adding superior court districts for civil cases and a plan to eliminate hung juries. Conference on December 30 will discuss proposals as part of the final recommendations to Governor McLean ahead of the January legislature opening.
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Raleigh
INS
McLean
Easy to Prepare Coconut Dessert with Strawberries
A simple treat layers shredded coconut on sponge cake then tops with strawberries and whipped cream for a light dessert.
Wash Knife Care Quick Tips
Very short guide on cleaning steel knives using a powder bath, brick or scouring powder, and a cork or potato cut to scour. Cautions about abrasive materials and manual scrubbing for rust or residue removal.
A Job for Summer Stain Removal Tip
A quick linen stain remedy suggests stretching the stained area over a bowl and pouring boiling water onto the stain to remove it. The method emphasizes immediate action to lift fruit stains from fabric.
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Dickens
Mary Holt
Edith M
Escot
Queen Mary
York Cottage
Senderingham
King George
Duke of York
N. H. Silver Co
Allene Sumner
Mike
Seales
Wweat
Judicial Conference
Louis
Remington Portable
Moore's Book Store
the Building and Loan Association
High Point
Piedmont Building & Loan Ass'n
Geo. A. Matton
Pres
W. C. Idol
Sec
Treas
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Kayser
New Plain Patent
New Fall Plain Pat
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