Heavyweight Title Bout Nears Despite Venue Scramble
Talks for a 15 round bout between Champion James and Challenger Joe edge toward a June showdown on Lake Michigan shore. Officials seek a $590,000 prize and a Chicago venue while field size and stadium costs spark dispute with Braddock’s team and Soldier Field considered but deemed unsuitable.
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Jon
Lake Michigan Shore
James K
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Sheldon Clark
Cicago Sportsman
Rk Board
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Ould
Braddock
Manjer
Comiskey Park
Tax Deductions for Professions and Home Offices
Taxpayers in professions may deduct expenses tied to their work such as supplies, office rent, heat, fuel, and utilities. Deductions cover hired help, depreciation, insurance, dues, and appropriate business use of vehicles. Some items require allocation between business and personal use.
Juries Fatal Mount Collision Reported in Week
In Mount Feb 8, Otto Forsyth dies after a collision. authorities identify Stephen of sixth as a local resident involved. Details remain unclear as reports on the accident are incomplete and ongoing.
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Otto Forsyth
Age Catching The Catchers And Youth Nowhere
A nationwide look at aging major league catchers and a dearth of young receivers for 1937. Veterans like Hartnett and Cochrane loom large as teams fear erosion of talent while prospects such as Arnold Owen emerge amid rising contract costs and trade talk.
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Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Luke Sewell
Chicago White Sox
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Townsend
Gus Mancuso
New York Giants
Rick Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Rollie Hemsley
St. Louis Browns
Curt Bolton
Washington Nationals
Cleveland
Frankie Putiak
Billy Sullivan
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Babe Phelps
Philadelphia Athletics
Frank Hayes
Frankie
Brooks
Cochrane
Door reopened for Bambing to get Major League spot
Babe Ruth's 42nd birthday tribute at the New York Writers' Dinner rekindled talk of a return to major league baseball. Ruth expressed desire to rejoin the sport, praising Ruppert and recalling his career while others voiced admiration from figures like Postmaster General Farley and ex-mayor James J. Walker.
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Bambing
Babe Ruth
New York Baseball Writers
Alan Gould
New York
Scribes
Ruth
Colonel Ruppert
Farley
James J. Walker
High Point and Greenville Lead In High School Race
The NC high school basketball race heats up as High Point and Greenville push for top positions in Class A. Key games include Greenville’s 19 to 17 comeback win over Rocky Mount in overtime, and Durham’s 29 to 10 victory over Raleigh’s contenders, while Salisbury climbs in the Western standings with a 32 to 18 win over Gastonia.
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High Point
Greenville
Palpoury
Pitt County Quint
Salisbury
Gastonia
Rocky Mount
Greenies
Edgecombe
Durham
Mraleigh
Rocky
Black Bisons Face Burlington In Tuesday Night Clash
The Black Bisons of High Point travel to Burlington to meet the Burlington high club in the high school gym. The Bisons seek revenge after a previous loss to Burlington while High Point aims to rebound from an opening loss to Salisbury high.
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Black Bisons
Burlington
High Point High School
Burlington High Club
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Pulldogs
High Point
Salisbury High
Reds boast strong catching staff with Lom bardi Campbell and Day
The Reds feature a top catching unit led by Ernie Lombardi with Gilly Campbell and a fast trio in reserve. The piece notes the looming sale or trade of Lill Dickey and mentions Davia aiding Cus Mancuso amid tough eastern support and a good price offer.
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Davia
Cus Mancuso
Reds
Ernie Lombardi
Gilly Campbell
Engney
Lill Dickey
Bulldogs Face Greenville Test as Eastern Schedule Unfolds
Durham aims to seize first place with a win over Greenville after a 25 to 19 win by Greens boro over Winston Salem and a 25 to 15 victory by High Point over Charlotte. A Durham victory would tie for first with Greenville while a loss endangers a spot in the class A finale. The Eastern slate shows Feb 9 Greenville at Durham and Feb 12 Rocky.
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Greensboro
Winston-Salem
High Point
Charlotte
Greenville
Durham
Bulldogs
Greenies
Rocky
Tar Heels Top Big Five Race by Lone Game
North Carolina leads the Big Five basketball race with one win ahead of Duke and N C State after Wake Forest upset Duke. The week features Duke Carolina Friday clash and Davidson at Wake Forest Saturday.
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Charlotte
Davidson Wildcats
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Duke
Blue Devils
N. C. State
Duke Carolina
Davidson
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Reds face contract woes over Puerto Rico training plan
In a New York roundup, the Cincinnati Reds may breach contract if Puerto Rico training guarantees fail to post by February 15 after Florida training was agreed. The Giants already secured Havana backing, while Warren Giles opposes Caribbean plans. The item also notes high school athletes' demand for packets of pay and scholarships, and Matty Bell’s new SMU contract plus a university professorship on completion.
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Cincinnati Reds
Puerto Rico
Tampa
Fla
Larry MacPhail
MacPhail
Warren Giles
Reds
New York Giants
Havana
Florida
Matty Bell
Iowa
Dicker
Southern Methodist
High Point Prepares for Packed Sports Calendar
In High Point the week begins with Harry Bolick Night as fans honor the coach. The Black Bisons pursue Western Conference titles with three key home games, then the Carolinas A A U Basketball championships open at High Point College. The run includes Piedmont North Carolina and Central Carolinas Golden Gloves events, Y M C A Gold Medal tours, and Girls Gold Medal meets.
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Harry Bolick
Black Bisons
High Point College
Salvation Army
Carl Smith
Wade Marlette
High Point High
Wade
Bison
Bisons
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Willie Hinkle
Willie
Hob Bolton
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Greenville
Arcanum
Hugh Bentley
J. W. Welborn
Bolick
Clinton
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Paul Ferguson
Carolinas
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Camden and Durham Vie for Russell Memorial Polo Trophy
Camden Yellow Jackets face a Durham team in the Camden Mid-South polo tourney final for the Russell Memorial trophy. The Camden Ramblers defeated the governor's horse guards of Atlanta 9 to 5 after a two goal handicap, opening the tournament.
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Camden
N. C
Camden Yellow Jackets
Durham
Camden Ramblers
Governor's Horse Guards
Atlanta
Camden-Atlanta Tlt
First American apart book edited by Edward Blackwell in 1734
Edward Blackwell edited the first American apart book in 1734. It reprinted a British work with added American references and context.
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Edward Blackwell
Conference title bid narrows to thirteen teams
The Southern Conference race tightens as eight teams eye Raleigh bid with Virginia withdrawing and Citadel ineligible. Washington and Lee, North Carolina, Duke, N. C. State, Richmond, Wake Forest, South Carolina and Davidson are top contenders. Connie Mac Berry leads scoring with 144 in 13 games. Jim Waller trails with 112 in eight.
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William and Mary
Citadel
Raleigh
University of Virginia
Cavaliers
Partipate
Washington and Lee
North Carolina
Duke
N. C
Wake Forest
South Carolina
Davidson
N. C. State
Virginia
Connie Mac Berry
Berry
Jim Waller
Waller
Washington
Tee
Ag Ag Wiliam and Mary
Maryland
State
Clemson
Sean Seans
Virginia Tech
W. M
Charlotte
Burned to Death in Home Fire Fatal for Batton
The charred body of W. G. Batton a 40 year old farmer was found in the ashes of his home. His wife and four children were away at the time.
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Wilson
W. G. Batton
Death by Own Action Shocks Asheville Worker
In Asheville on February 8, W. R. Capps a Dreachery employee was found shot to death at his home and the death was listed as self-inflicted.
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Asheville
W. R. Capps
Dreachery
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