California Eyes 1928 or 1929 National Amateur Golf Championship
San Francisco or Los Angeles likely host the national amateur golf tournament in 1928 or 1929. Roger D. Lapham, president of the Northern California Golf Association, says the event should be on the Pacific coast by 1929 at the latest. He notes California’s growing golf scene and favoring a large city to absorb the expected crowds.
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Thomas R. Curran
International News Service
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Roger D. Lapham
Northern California Golf Association
United States Golf Association
Lapham
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
California
George von Kim
del Monte
Sacramento
Aycock’s Son Named for Father in Wake County Record
Brantley Aycock, 20, son of the late Governor Charles B. Aycock, has his name formally changed to honor his father. The court records, filed after months of effort, were received by his mother Cora Aycock. Brantley, a University of North Carolina student and NC National Guard NCO, follows the elder Aycock famed as educational governor.
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Raleigh
Brantley Aycock
Charles B. Aycock
Cora Aycock
Vitruvius Royster
Wake County Superior Court
Aycock
University At Chapel Hill
Brantley
Birmingham
Ala
Young Aycock
North Carolina National Guard
Ruth Poised To Defend Home Run Lead In Metro Race
New York December 27 AP notes Babe Ruth may bow to Rogers Hornsby in next year’s chase but Ruth’s all time home run record seems safe. Ruth has 356 career homers since 1915 compared with Hornsby’s 191.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Rogers Hornsby
Babe
Hornsby
Cobb and Speaker Head to Washington over Betting Scandal
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker traveled to Washington to discuss the charges by Dutch Leonard that their 1919 game was fixed. The two famous outfielders, joined by an attorney, offered little comment as they sought possible actions with federal investigators and congressional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Speaker
Cobb
Leonard
Landis
Post Office Department
San Francisco
Charles H. Strub
William H. McCarthy
San Francisco and
Missions Clubs
Harry A. Williams
Pacific League
League
Williams
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Comiskel
Ban Johnson
American League
Frank Navin
Detroit Tigers
Comiskey
Augusta
Department of Justice
Tris
Dutch” Leonard
Detroit
Cherry’s Refusal Sparks Night of Tension at Cluny Home
Maid Mary Kearney testifies at coroner about overheard quarrel between Miss Cherry and Mr. Cluny over an impending marriage. Cherry declares she will marry Chris Wiley, Cluny threatens force, and Mary fears dismissal. The scene ends with Cherry locked in and Mary sent to the kitchen as Hathaway arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kearney
Faith
Chris Wiley
Mary
Miss Cherry
Ralph
Chris
Mr. Cluny
Cherry
Bob
Governor McLean Nears Release of Revenue Bill and Message
Raleigh dispatch reports Gov McLean and the advisory budget commission near completion of two key 1920s measures for the General Assembly. The governor’s message and the revenue bill are both in final stages as the commission divides sections for drafting. The plan includes data on new regime innovations and an outline for the coming biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
J. C
Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
Budget Commission
Christmas at Raleigh State Prison Celebrates With Feasts
Christmas joy fills the Raleigh State prison as 250 inmates share a turkey dinner while gifts arrive from donors. Prisons farms and camps hold tree ceremonies. C H Walsh, a prisoner, decorates the dining hall and Curtis Rickard crafts a Christ Child painting for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Prison
Central Prison
C. H. Walsh
Christ Child
Curtis Rickard
Rickard
Galen Stone Dead
Galen L. Stone founder of Hayden Stone and Company died at his Boston home at age 64. Stone began as a curb reporter in the financial district and rose to prominence in the money world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Galen L. Stone
Financial District
Money World
Hayden. Stone and Company
North Carolina Ranks Fourth in Developed Water Power
A 1925 report from the state water resources division shows North Carolina developed 597000 horsepower, with about 111000 horsepower sent out of state and 119000 used locally for aluminum reduction. The report notes inter-state power exchange boosts efficiency. NC ranks fourth among eastern states in developed water power and fourth in undeveloped potential.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Water Resources Division
Department of Conservation
Wade H. Phillips
South Carolina
New York
Mississippi
United States Geological Survey
North Caroina
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Jack Barris
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Johnston
Chesterfield
Licostr & Myers Tobacco Co
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the Enterprise Bureau
Walter Hote
Galen
Broadhurst
Dre
Warner Bros. Offic
Irene Rich
Conway Tearle
Broadway
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Alaska
Pathe Comedy
Fox News
American Theatre
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Blackville
Randall's Pharmacy
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