Big Five leads shift as Carolina tops State in tight race
In a jumbled Big Five, North jasin beats State 81 34. Duke defeats Davidson while Wake Forest faces Chapel Hill in an overtime clash. Appalachian loses 34 to Boone and Guilford 41 34 to Atlantic in Wilson. Elon meets Lenior at Hickory.
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Lalotte
Toou
North Ja
State
Duke
Davidson
Bat Wildcats
Lina
Dson
Wake Forest
Chapel Hill
Phantoms
Appalachian
Boone
Guilford
Atlantic
Wilson
Elon
Lenotrat
Hickory
Boxing Results Across Regions Highlight Lightweight Wins
The report lists several recent bouts with winners and scores: Florida's Ben Brown defeated Billy Hood 169 while Babe Breese stopped at 137.5. Louisiana saw Babe Miller overcome Tiger Burns, and Jack Torrance outsized Billy Owens at Nashim with 255 to 105. The terse results cover multiple regional matchups and point differentials.
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Associated Press
Fla
Ben Brown
Billy Hood
Orla
Babe Breese
The
Kans
Billy Sharkey
Tester
Mass
Drew
OTA
Pia
Tiger Burns
Lies
Babe Miller
Jack Torrance
Billy Owens
Nashim
North Carolina league to admit ads clubs to new Class D circuit
The north Carolina league plans to admit several advertising clubs to the newly formed Class D circuit during an executive session at Charlotte. Eight towns including Landis, Lexington, Mooresville, and Conover are currently on the waiting list, with prior affiliate members facing reorganization.
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Tlotte
Hdents
North Carote League
Landis
Lexingoleemee
Moresville
Conover
Chicago Offers Braddock Louis Heavyweight Title Show
Chicago welcomes a proposed 15 round world heavyweight title bout between James J. Braddock and Joe Louis with a $500000 bid from Sheldon Clark. The plan, supported by Governor Horner Mayor Kelly and the state athletic commission, targets Soldier Field June 15.
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Chicago
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Sheldon Clark
Braddock
Joe Gould
Soldier Field
State Athletic Commission
Henry Horner
Edward J. Kelly
The Ace of Spades and Reading at 87
A column noting Mrs. R. A. Gallimore aged 87 remains unfazed by age, enjoys love stories, and confirms detectives as relaxing reading. The piece reflects on aging, reading habits, and a personal hobby alongside casual remarks.
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R. A. Gallimore
W. L. Gallimore
East Green Street
Columbia Coach Proposes Change to Three Second Rule
Taul Mooney of Columbia basketball proposes removing the current three second rule and replacing it with a rule allowing a player in the foul zone with back to the basket to pass only. He says this would stop pivot posts pulling and pushing and prevent ineligible shots without a return pass.
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New York
Taul Mooney
Columbia
Pie cravings and Hollywood humor in a casual column
A light anecdote about mid afternoon pie temptation and a humorous telegraph office story in Oberlin. The piece then shifts to a Hollywood angle noting Thackeray's Henry Esmond reprint and an agent's request to handle his works for film adaptation.
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Hollywood
William Makepeace Thackeray
Henry Heamond
Random House, Inc
Henry Esmond
Letters Home From Haiti By Zora Hurston
Hurston, in Haiti on Guggenheim research, writes in a vivid, self deprecating tone. She describes being in the dog house yet intends to turn over a new leaf and asks for prayers to endure until death.
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Zora Hurston
Lippincott
Haiti
Dog House
Heben
Counterfeit Bills and Coins Circulating in the United States
Reports indicate counterfeit money in circulation with notes and coins described as 80 percent perfect in quality, to the point where bank tellers may not detect them. The text notes that these fakes are circulating across the United States.
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United States
Pompoon Stamina For Derby Fits Pompey Line
Cyril Clark, Pompoon trainer, believes the Derby hopeful can carry speed over 1 1/4 miles despite Pompey’s lineage. Clark cites Pompoon’s stride and notes past greats like Ladysman and Equipoise as benchmarks while defending misridden rides in eight starts last year.
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Orlo Robertson
New York
Pompey
Cyril Clark
Pompoon
J. H. Louchheim
Clark
New Orleans
Philadelphia Sportsman
Pompeon
Ladysman
Equipoise
Belmont Park
Henry S. Horkheimer
Worthington Valley
New England
BE. R. Bradley
Brooklyn
Ethel V. Maras
Samuel Riddle
Judge Udall Names Prisoners Neither Respond in Court
In Phoenix Arizona Judge Levi Udall called two prisoners for arraignment but they did not answer. Court officials said Sheriff Roy Merrill tried to reach the jail to free the prisoners but failed. A locksmith repaired a stubborn jail lock.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Levi
Udall
Roy Merrill
Paltaly Calls Profanity Worse Than Murder
In Lincoln Rev. O D Paltaly ranks swearing as a greater sin than murder, declaring profanity "more wicked than any sin one may commit against his fellow man."
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Lincoln
O .D. Paltaly
Prodigal's Return Chicago Apologia
In Chicago AP report partial text shows a prodigal return theme with unclear naming and missing details. The fragment mentions Albert Beeweayk and a likely related event but the article is incomplete. Further context is needed to establish full facts, individuals, and outcome.
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Chicago
Albert Beeweayk
High School Grapplers To Meet Mt Airy Here Tonight
High Point high school wrestling hosts Mt Airy in a dual meet at 8 pm followed by a basketball clash between High Point DeMolays and Winston-Salem DeMolays. Lineup includes Loflin 105 and Kearns 145 among others in a billed showdown.
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Saferight
Ee Emerson
Crawford
Payne
Hepler Kennedy
Scale Lewis
Jackson
Hucks
High School Grapplers
Mt. Airy
High Point
Mt. Airy High
Charlotte
Central High
Winston Bale
High Point Fights For Lead In North State Race
Salisbury February 2 Western Carolina Teachers College edged Appalachian 36 32 to seize a temporary North State Conference lead as High Point presses to reclaim the top spot. Lenoir Rhyne, Elon and Catawba loom in a busy week of pivotal games shaping the first half standings.
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Salisbury
Western Carolina
Teacher's College
Appalachian
North States
Pawing Panthers
High Point
Panthers
Catawba Indians
Elon Christians
Elon
Christians
Lenoir Rhyne
Boone
Guilford
Quakers
Wilson
Lenoir-Rhyne
Hickory
Bears
Peahead Walker
Catawba
Indians
High Point Panthers
Roanoke College Quint
Salem
Virginia
Naval Apprentice School
Newport News
BE. C. T. C. Lenoir
Rhyne
Guilford Quakers
Case Dismissed Over Misdelivered Electric Razor
Judge Bonnelli dismissed the case after the plaintiff Kelly sought redress for an electric razor that had been received by four Kelly brothers by mistake, used, and forwarded to the rightful owner.
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Kelly
Chicago
Bonnelli
UNC Dean to Speak at Salem College Founders Day
Dean Robert B. House of the University of North Carolina will deliver the principal address at Salem College founders day celebration in Winston Salem on February 3.
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Winston-Esalem
Robert B. House
University of North Carolina
Salem College
Make Do Hacks for Everyday Tasks
A short guide suggests practical improvised methods for common chores when tools are unavailable. One tip uses torn envelope corners as makeshift funnels and similar inventive, low effort solutions.
State Alumni Seek Von Glahn as Athletic Director
A group of 85 North Carolina State College alumni demanded J. L. Von Glahn be appointed business manager and graduate manager of athletics, reporting directly to the administration. They also urged the athletic council to allow time to nominate Hank Anderson’s successor, noting his contract was not renewed. The trustees’ Greater University of North Carolina committee asked the council to recommend a coach acceptable to President Graham and Dean Harrelson within a week and urged cooperation with university leadership.
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Raleigh
N. C. State College
J. L. von Glahn
Hank Anderson
Board of Trustees
Greater
University of North Carolina
State
Frank P. Graham
John W. Harrelson
Graham
Col. Harrelson
Rev F L Conrad Speaks at Lutheran Meet in Gibsonville
The Eastern Conference of the United Evangelical Synod of North Carolina opened in Gibsonville with a sermon by Rev. F L Conrad of High Point. Tonight he preaches as a two day meeting begins with a morning sermon by Dr B Fulenwielder and a discussion on Loyalty the objects and the subjects.
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Gibsonville
United Evangelical Synod of North Carolina
F. L. ConrAd
High Point
B. Fulenwielder
Church Meeting Opens At Newton
Newton Feb 2 The North Carolina classis of the Evangelical and Reformed church opened its 10th annual session in Grace Reformed church. The opening sermon was given by Rev C B Hiatt of Julian. Tonight marks the 50th anniversary of Grace church dedication with Dr W W Rowe of Lenoir delivering the address. Officers to be elected tomorrow and the classis adjourns tomorrow afternoon.
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Newton
North Carolina
Classis
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Grace Reformed Church
Be, Hiatt
Julian
Grace Church
W. W. Rowe
Lenoir
Claesis
Largest penknife weighs 42 pounds with 1851 blades
The extraordinary penknife weighs 42 pounds and contains 1851 blades, claimed as the largest ever made. Its value exceeds $7500.
Private Floodlit Tour of Athens Acropolis Costs $32
A tourist can privately illuminate the Acropolis in Athens with powerful floodlights for two hours on any night for 32 dollars. The offer highlights a rare nighttime view of the ancient site.
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Acropolis
Athens
Panthers Face Catawba In North State Showdown
High Point college coach C Virgil Yow drills the Panthers for a North State Conference tilt with the Catawba Indians on Wednesday night at Harrison gym. Injured Towery expected back. Hester and Brinkley share guard duties as the squad prepares for the key county clash following Guilford loss.
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C. Virgil Yow
Panther
High Point College
Catawba Indians
Indians
McCrary
Asheboro
Harrison Gymnasium
Guilford
Towery
Bill Hester
Brinkley
Candor High School
Kathryn Hemphill Favored To Win In Miami Biltmore
Kathryn Hemphill starts as the favorite as qualifying opens in the Miami Biltmore women’s golf tournament in Coral Gables Florida. Dorothy Traung from San Francisco enters Florida with a strong challenge alongside Marion Miley Jean Bauer and Mrs Leon Solomon as other threats. Hemphill cites recent Punta Gorda victory and advocates equal rights on the course while joking about her brother Melvin as a hidden golf talent.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Kathryne Hemphill
Miami Biltmore
Columbia
California
Dorothy Traung
San Francisco
Florida
Kathryn
Punta Gorda
Patty Bere
Minneapolis
Marion Miley
Lexington
Jean Bauer
Providence, R
Leon Solomon
Memphis
Tenn
Miami
Hemphill
Melvin
Southpay Melvin
Boxing furor erupts as Gould targets Johnston and Braddock
Joe Gould attacks James Joy Johnston over boxing tactics and claims of Braddock's age stoking a New York feud. The column notes Johnston's role with Madison Square Garden and Schmeling Braddock plans, plus commentary on Joe Louis prospects and a stray joke about Japanese pole vaulters.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Braddock
Max Schmeling
Germany
Long Island City Bowl
Louis Braddock
Chicago
Gould
Jimmy Johnston
Garden Boxing
Bob Pastor
Louie
Johnston
Louis
Scotty Reston
Eddie Brietz
Joe Gould
James Joy Johnston
Joe Louis
Jimmy Braddock
Schmeling
Schmeling-Braddock
John Reed Kilpatrick
Don Budge Scrambles To Catch Bryan Grant In Surf Club Tennis
Don Budge must win two matches today to overtake Bryan Grant in the Surf Club Invitational brackets. Budge and Charles R. Harris were among seeds taking byes past first rounds as Budge defeated Philip Hank 6-1 6-2 and prepared to face Bill Hardie, with Grant easily beating A. Lynch Jr. and eyeing Richard Seabury in the next round.
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Surfside
Don Budge
Bryan Grant
Budge
Charles R. Harris
Palm Beach
Oakland
Calif
Philip B. Hank
New York
Bill Hardie
Miami Beach
Vernon Marcum
Lakeland
Fla
Marcum
Leonard Clark
Grant
A. Lynch, Jr
Miami
Richard W. Seabury
Infant Jimmy Ray Hubbard Dies in Asheboro
Funeral service held Sunday at Trexler for Jimmy Ray Hubbard two day old infant of Mr and Mrs James Hubbard of Burnestreet who died Saturday morning at 3 am at their home in Asheboro The baby's only near relatives are its parents who survive
Infant Teague Dies in Spies North Carolina
Lacey Edgar Teague infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Teague died at home in Spies NC late Friday afternoon Funeral was held Saturday at Union Grove church east of Seagrove Surviving relatives are his parents
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Teague
Abheboro
Lacey Edgar Teague
Edgar Teague
Spies
N. C
Police One
Union Grove Church
Seagrove
New Pinehurst Pro-Am Golf Tour Planned for Feb 14
New Golp Mebat Pinehurst announces a pro-amateur golf tournament for Carolina and Virginia players starting February 14 at Pinehurst. Officials plan a two day event with professional and amateur entrants competing together.
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Pinehurst
Carolina
Virginia
Langford Peddles Louis Photos and Odd Funeral Plans
Street scene notes Sam Langford in Harlem selling Joe Louis pictures. Boxing writers’ dinner for the late Joe Humphreys raised funds for a gravestone, but the body rested in a Moravian grave with limited headstone space. A posthumous transfer to another plot awaits.
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Sam Langford
Harlem
Joe Louis
Joe Humphreys
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