Spring training rosters set as Cubs and Reds lead
Major league baseball opens spring training as rosters for 26 clubs are finalized. Reds under Charley Dressen begin in San Juan Puerto Rico with a large camp while the Cubs start Feb 21 at Avalon California.
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Sports Roundup Sparks From Babe Ruth and Local Hoops
Eddie Briefted notes Ruth golfing in Sarasota while Ferrell Hudlin and Waner chased a title. John Tarleton Junior College beat Patriots to extend a 54 game win streak under coach W. J. Wisdom. Also mentions Babe Didrikson, Bob Millin, Hank Greenberg, Isador Gastanaga, and Vanderbilt hire Ray Morrison. Miami reports Carnera trains by driving a 16 cylinder car. Postmaster General Farley bets two dollars at races daily.
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Robin Lee
Minneapolis
Mill City
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Ray Morrison
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Miami
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Berger and Fischer Set for Semi Final Friday Night Battle
Casey Berger of Michigan faces Eli Fischer of Brooklyn in a two out of three fall bout limited to an hour as the undercard to Jim Henry the Goon versus Henry Graber in the main event at High Point arena. Doors open 7 15 with action at 8 30 and promoter Curt Denning promises a card blending rough power and scientific grappling.
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Michigan
Eli Fischer
Brooklyn
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Olympic Boxing Tournament Set for Virginia
Thirty two college boxers will qualify for the Olympic team at the NCAA boxing meet to be held at the University of Virginia March 27 and 28 under NCAA rules. Winners receive medals with four men from each of eight weight classes advancing to Chicago trials.
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Broadus Guller Leads North State Scorers in Tight Race
Broadus Guller of High Point tops the North State Conference scoring with 130 points as High Point sits atop the standings. Woodward of Western Carolina and Hank Bauer of Catawba chase, while Elon Guilford and Lenoir Rhyne challenge for second place in a crowded race with nine scheduled games left.
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Carolinas WMI C A basketball tournament in High Point
The Carolinas W M I C A basketball tournament begins Friday at High Point high school gym with eight teams led by the Raleigh defending champions. The event aims to cover expenses through strong attendance and could return next year, boosting High Point as a regional sports hub.
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High Point to Host Historic North State Conference Tournament
The North State Conference plans its first basketball tournament in High Point with March 27 set as the start. Local coach Virgil Yow works to prepare as Elon Catawba Lenoir Rhyne Appalachian Guilford and others field strong squads. The Panthers of High Point College are seen as favorites though past form cautions against complacency.
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High Point Ranks Close Third In Wrestling Meet
In Chapel Hill on February 11 Raleigh leads the boxing finals with an 11 point edge over Charlotte. Barnum Springs tops wrestling prelims with 26, followed by Durham 22 High Point 20 and Thomasville 9. finals set for 8 pm.
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Black Bisons Face Charlotte Wildcats Tonight in Key Showdown
The High Point Bisons travel to Charlotte to face Central High Wildcats in a pivotal Western Conference game. A Bisons victory could seal the conference title for a second straight year, while a loss may force a playoff depending on remaining results. Thursday night marks the team's farewell to local fans.
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Evening Classes Reach 250000 Pupils by Local Council
About 250000 pupils attend evening classes run by the Lenden county council with 700 instructors guiding the program. The program aims to expand adult education and literacy across the region.
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Purple Panthers Face Triangles After Postponed Game
High Point college cancels Wednesday night game with Atlantic Christian due to injuries and plans to host the A M A Triangles tomorrow at the gym. The clubs met once this season with a close Panthers win and a hard fought rematch is expected. Saturday the Panthers host Guilford in a key North State Conference clash.
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Monogram Club Sells Out Central Carolina Boxing Tickets
The Monogram Club of High Point High School opened season ticket sales for the Central Carolina Golden Glove tournament to be held March 11 12 and 18 in High Point. Only 250 ringside seats remain with rapid demand and no holds. Season tickets cost 2 admitting three evenings and one matinee with a possible extra fee for finals.
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Grocers Defeat Red Shield Five
A disputed local sports result notes the Grocers defeating Red Shield Five. An accompanying snippet discusses wage distribution in automobile construction, stating three quarters of wages go to workers outside the factories.
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Automobile price trend shows 34.6 percent decline over decade
Over the past ten years the average cost of a passenger automobile fell by 34.6 percent, reflecting a substantial reduction in typical buying prices and shifting market dynamics for buyers and manufacturers.
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