Battle for conference top as High Point hosts Elon
High Point leads the conference and Elon College travels to the Har lum tonight for a clash billed as the Battle of the Century. Tipoff is 6 o'clock with the main game at 8.0 o'clock. The outcome will affect final standings as both teams push for the top spot and boast fast, high energy play. Coach expectations include starting five for High Point with Bradley and Cromlish at forwards and Martin at center.
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High Point
Vistians
Elon College
Bradley
Roye
Cromlish
Har- Martin
Hampton
Tow- Brinkley
Gynasium
Firat
Orth
Lenoir
Sunior
Ag High
Hugh “Stork” Hampton
High Point College
Eal Bradley
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College
State Loop Extends Eight Franchises in North Carolina Circuit
EB reports the North Carolina baseball league plans to expand to eight teams. An agent for the Bees visited Salisbury seeking a franchise and a $500 deposit was noted. Thomasville and other towns like Landis Mooresville New Cooleemee and Shel were linked to potential agreements as the circuit eyes six clubs if all goes well.
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New North Carote Baseball League
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Bees
Quinn
Thes
Salisbury
Fran Salisbury
Thomasville
Shel
St. Louis Cardinal
Lex- Landis
Mooresville
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Cooleemee
Cooper Leads Field in Houston Open at $3,000 Prize
Harry Cooper tops the Houston Open after 18 holes at River Oaks trailing only by two strokes to Byron Nelson. Ed Dudley Horton Smith Henry Picard Craig Wood and Densmore Shute follow in a tight 72. Sammy Snead stands at 74 and others chase the early leaders in this Texas event.
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Houston
Tex
Doughty
River Oaks
Harry
Byron Nelson
Young
Cooper
Ed Dudley
Augusta
Horton Smith
Chicago
Henry Picard
Hershey
Craig Wood
New York
Densmore Shute
Boston
P. G. A. Champ
Jimmy Demaret
Jack Burke
Orville White
St. Louis
Abe Espinosa
Shreveport
Harold
Hug) McSpaden
Kansas City
Joe Ezar
Waco
Texas
Jimmy Thompson
Shawnee-on-the-Delaware
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Immigrant Wire Haired Fox Terrier Crowned Queen of Dogdom
Flornell Spicypiece, a white three year old wire haired fox terrier from Halleston, won best of show at the Westminster Kennel Club's 61st exhibition in Madison Square Garden before a crowd of 10,000. Owned by Stanley J. Halle of Chappaqua, N Y, the dog also claimed best terrier earlier in the week and topped a field that included White Rose of Boveway and other top breeds.
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Halleston
England
Wesminster
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Madison Square Garden
Dorian V. Marienhof
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Tank Tao
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Gehrig Salary Clash Rumors Loom in Yankee Talks
Col. Ruppert vows to curb Gehrig salary demands by threatening to trade him if needed. He also jokes he would play first base before Gehrig earns $50,000. Other notes include Eddie Brietz's hospital recovery and Schmeling as a future free agent after the Braddock bout.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
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Lou Gehrig
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Ralph Sasse
Memphis
Army
Smith
Dempsey
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Juteson Square
Max Schmeling
Braddock
Babe Risko
Babe
Joe Gould
Soldier Field
Comiskey Park
Alice Marble Rumor Sparks Rush to Roosevelt Hotel
A fragment notes a bell-boy mentioning Alice Marble at the Roosevelt prompting a rush to call in. The brief hints at a possible sighting or report but lacks full details or confirmation.
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Alice Marble
Roosevelt
Carolina Stars Defeat Duke to Lead Southern Standings
North Carolina's White Phantoms beat Duke 41 to 35 in Chapel Hill to extend their winning streak to 10 games and take undisputed first in the Southern Conference. Pete Mullis, Earl Ruth, and Bill McCachren scored 34 points for the Phantoms as Duke faded after halves.
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Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Pete Mullis
Earl Ruth
Bill McCachren
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McCachrens
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Ter Heels
Trio fast tilts on schedule at L A tonight
Three fast games are on schedule tonight at the Salvation Army gymnasium starting at 7 o clock. Allen Jay High School faces Salvation Army in the first game Adams Millis meets Harriss Covington in the second and the undefeated Sherrod Shirt club clashes with Trinity High in the nightcap. Standings show Sherrod Shirts 0 0 0, Adams-Millis S 9 0, Allen Jay 2 1, Salvation Army 12 2 2 5.
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Miss Marble Answers Door For Tennis Champion
Reporters arrived at a home seeking the national tennis champion Alice Marble. A grey-haired woman opened the door and identified herself as Miss Marble, prompting a brief moment of embarrassment before the visitors explained their purpose.
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Miss Marble
Alice Marble
Boxing scandal threatens Jack Torrance title bid
In New Orleans on February 13 a boxer claims he walked out of a fight with Jack Torrance to avoid a dive, endangering Torrance the world shot put champion. Willis and Torrance manager Herb Brodie face conspiracy charges as the Louisiana boxing commission gathers for questioning. Willis used the alias Arthur Hattick of New York. Arthur Huttick reportedly surfaced in New York. Willis and Brodie were arrested and jailed after the commission secretary requested action.
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Jack Willis
Herb Brodie
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Willis
Baton Rouge
State Boxing Commission
Arthur Hattick
New York
Arthur Huttick
New York Daily News
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Brodie
Irwin Pocie
Commission
Chick Hafey Return Sparks Debate Among Fans
Rumors swirl that Chick Hafey may rejoin, but critics warn against a risky comeback. In a field where publicity matters, Bing Crosby has managed to make a splash by entering sports coverage and drawing attention.
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Chick Hafey
Bing Crosby
Oklahoma City's water contains record mineral content
Oklahoma City reports the highest mineral load among US cities with 12.1 grains per quart in its drinking water. The figure signals unusually hard water likely affecting appliance use and maintenance for residents.
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Oklahoma City
United States
Local Golfer Seeks Fame in Midweight Champion's Shadow
The speaker notes a golfer who owns a stake with middleweight champion Fred dy Steele and plays in golf tournaments to gain press exposure, saying the effort barely costs him and keeps his name in the papers.
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Freddy Steele
High Point Bisons Triumph Over Gastonia In Conference Showdown
High Point Bisons defeated Gastonia 33 to 14 in a Western Conference clash. Evans and Lloyd led scorers with 10 and 8 points respectively as High Point opened 18-6 by halftime and pulled away in the third quarter. The Bisons travel to Asheville for a non conference game tonight before returning home for Greensboro, Asheville, and Winston-Salem tests with a potential conference decider against Greensboro.
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Asheville High Maroons
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Winston-Salem
Return of Grapplers Delights Capacity High Point Crowd
A near capacity Labor Temple crowd watched promoter Curt Denning bring wrestling back with six heavyweights in a royal. Dick Powell was the first to lose as Mayes McLain Strangler White Jack League Bob Wagner and Paul Murdoch produced a night of quick falls and near chaos. League won the main match with a late decision over Powell, while McLain defeated White and Wagner took two straight from Murdoch.
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Bob Wagner
Dick Powell
Jack League
Strangler White
Mayes McLain
Paul Murdoch
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Wagner
Murdoch
Powell
Dixie Dick
Leo Alexander
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North Carolina sales tax foes suffer major defeats
In Raleigh on February 13 the fight against the sales tax in North Carolina continued to fail. Despite efforts to carve out exemptions for bread and other staples, agricultural implements, work clothes and second hand goods, the measure remains largely in effect with only narrow, recent gains. Leader Willie Lee Lumpkin faced a tight roll call vote as supporters clashed with opponents in the House.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Willie Lee Lumpkin
Franklin
Nash
Bill Fenner
Elon Grapplers Travel to Meet Y M C A Here Tonight
Elon college wrestlers invade High Point to wrestle the Y M C A grapplers at the Y gym at 7. The match starts early to allow fans to also watch Elon vs High Point basketball at High Point college. Local matmen seek a repeat victory over the Christians in a close expected bout.
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Elon College
High Point
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Brunswick Defeats Sales Tax Provision In House Vote
In Brunswick the committee struck down a tax provision forcing merchants to collect a two percent levy and banning ads claiming absorption. The measure failed as supporters cried out no. The sales tax debate moved through the chapter with strong opposition in the House.
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Brunswick
R. E. Sentelle
Horses Still Aiding British Railways In 20th Century
Horses and horse vehicles remain extensive in British railway work alongside 22 655 motor vehicles. In use are 13 786 horses and 26 940 horse vehicles, underscoring continued equine contribution to traffic.
Holdout Players Face Tough Stand by Baseball Owners
New York on February 13 reports owners clamping down on holdouts as they pressure players to accept terms. Col Jake Rupert of the Yankees leads a cadre urging signings with the warning that teams will play this season regardless. Gehrig and DiMaggio salaries cited as targets, while Comiskey Quinn Collins Bradley voice firm positions.
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van Mungo
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Jake Rupert
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Jake Powell
Charley Ruffing
Yankee
Louis Comiskey
Bob Quinn
Eddie Collins
Alva Bradley
Cleveland
Adjournment Likely as North Carolina Revenue Bill Sails Through
Raleigh reports the revenue bill has passed the house and moves to the senate on Monday. Observers expect swift senate action though amendments could delay final enactment. The house may then focus on the appropriations bill which can pass three readings in one session since no taxes are included.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
House
Senate
General Assembly
Finance Committee
Virginia Horse Show Brings 112 Entries to Camden
The one day Virginians horse show drew owners from 12 states including prominent riders and entrants to 16 hunter and polo pony classes. Tomorrow the polo finals for the Russell Memorial trophy will be held, while Camden's show mark ets face Augusta in the cup and the Ramblers meet the Governor's Horse Guards in the consolation final.
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Ambrose Clark
George H. Bostwick
Richard K Mellon
Marion Dupon Scott
Randolph Scot
Camden Llow
Augusta
Camden Ramblers
Governor's Horse Guards
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Warentey
Durham
Foggy Day Report Incomplete Details
A full day of fog leaves readers with limited readable facts as the article fragment offers only scattered phrases and no clear events or names to summarize.
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