High Point Beats Winston-Salem in Lopsided Victory
High Point, led by Blum and Caudle, overwhelmed Winston-Salem 34 to 14 in Twin City, using airtight defense in the second half. Caudle, Reid, and Blum stood out on offense and defense as points piled up for the Bisons.
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Twin City
Winston-Salem
High Point
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Cris Caudle
Lawrence Reid
George Blum
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Chandebsesavies
1928 Rubber Usage Reaches 14 Million Pounds
The automotive industry used 14 million pounds of rubber in 1928, accounting for 86 percent of the total rubber usage.
Loughran Carnera Title Fight Delayed To Feb 28
Primo Carnera and Tommy Loughran will train an extra week after the Miami boxing commission granted Madison Square Garden’s request to push the heavyweight championship bout from February 22 to February 28. Officials cited too many competing events and Carnera’s reported right-hand sprain as factors.
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Miami
Pla
Primo Carnera
Tommy Loughran
Miami Boxing Commission
Madison Square Garden
Washington
Vines Near Half-Million Goal In First Professional Year
New York, Feb 14. Bill Tilden and Ellsworth Vines have earned over 100000 at the gate in 17 matches of their tennis tour and Vines expects to reach his 50000 goal for the year with room to spare. O'Brien notes a 40-40-20 split and projects nearly 50000 to 100000 more by tour end while handling financing for other troupe members. Vines should clear about 50000 this year and has around 49500 left after expenses.
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New York
Bill Tilden
Ellsworth Vines
Iines
Tilden
Bill O'Brien
Vines
Henri Cochet
Martin Plea
Big Bill
O'Brien
California
Local Triangles To Enter Zone Tourney At Winston-Salem
High Point Y M C A joins the Central inter zone elimination series in Winston Salem. High Point faces Greensboro at 3 30 p m Saturday and Winston plays Draper at 4 30 p m. The winners meet Saturday night for the championship.
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High Point Y. M. C. A
Winston-Salem
High Point
Greensboro
Winston
Draper
Turmoil Looms Over Southern Conference Basketball Tourney
Discontent grows as funds and fair access to the Raleigh tournament come under fire. Critics allege misused door receipts and unequal pay for officials, while Clemson and Virginia face exclusion questions. Journalists recount gate impediments and press-ticket snubs during last year’s Raleigh event.
Carolina Keeps Big Five Lead With Davidson Win
North Carolina defeated Davidson 39 to 25 to maintain a share of the Big Five lead, half a game ahead of Duke. N C State opened a four game Virginia swing by beating West Virginia 46 to 30, while Wake Forest fell to George Washington 42 to 31. Lenoir Rhyne lost 86 to 28 at Appalachian State as Elon prepared for a Guilford clash.
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Charlotte
Tar Heels
North Carolina
Davidson
Chapel Hill
Duke
Durham
Blue Devils
N. C. State
Virginia
Wv. P. IL
Raleigh
Wake Forest
Washington
George Washington University
Virginia Alumni Push for Removal of Two Athletic Officials
Roanoke Virginia February report says alumni group seeks removal of University of Virginia head coach Fred Dawson and athletic director James G Driver. A statement from alumnus C R Williams promises details on finances and the group’s resolution to oust both officials. Williams White Jr contradicts the ouster claim, saying the move is not a major issue.
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Roanoke
Fred Dawson
James G. Driver
University of Vir
Ginia
C. R. Williams
Williams
Driver's
Dawson
Virginia Athletics
Williams H. White, Jr
Washington
University Athletic Council
Jellyfish in Haitian waters harbors over 300 small fish
Researchers report a jellyfish trapped in Haitian waters contained more than 300 juvenile fish inside its body. The find highlights unusual symbiotic or accidental prey-predator interaction in the Caribbean.
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Haitian
Fights From Nightcard Across Cities
In Philadelphia Mas outpointed Schmeling and Feldman outpointed Poster. Barry beat Arce, Portnoy outpointed Rousseau, Hugh es knocked out Lucas, Jackson stopped Janos, Genaro stopped Dado, Payne outpointed Woods, and Fortenberry drew Griffin in West Palm Beach.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Steve Hamas
Passaic
N . da
Max, Schmeling
Germany
Abe Feldman
New York
Loui Poster
Pottstown
Donald
Red) Barry
Washington, D. C
Umberto Arce
Puerto Rico
Sam Portnoy
Johnny Rousseau
Montreal
Miami
Fla
Frankie Hughes
Clinton
Ind
Johnny Lucas
Camden
N. J
Los Angeles
Peter Jackson
Wilmington
Calif
Lou Janos
Cleveland
San Josh
Frankie Genaro
Speedy Dado
Junior High Downs Sophomores in Tight 17 16 Victory
Junior High, led by Walker with 10 points, edged Sophomores 17 to 16 in a close game. Wall scored seven for the Sophomores as the teams stayed tied until the final whistle. Sophomores had previously beaten Junior High 26 to 13.
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Walker
Wall
High Junior High
Ek Eo
Sophs
Jr. High
Lloyd Whitley Named to All Star Quintet in 125-Pound Tourney
The selection committee named the all tournament team from the 125-pound basketball tournament held Friday and Saturday. First team includes Wragg and Putnam of Greenville, Cromer of Columbia, Whitley of High Point, and Staub of Columbia. Second team lists Aitken of Charlotte, Bonds and Earnhardt of Kannapolis, and Shuttesworth of Greenville. Honorable mentions feature Henderson, Florence, Freeze, Bagnall, E Hartley, McCall, R Hartley, Wolfe, Skipper, Schuyler, and Farlow.
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Kannapolis
Wragg
Greenville
Putnam
Cromer
Columbia
Whitley
High Point
Staub
Aitken
Charlotte
Bonds
Earnhardt
Shuttesworth
Henderson
Florence
Freeze
Bagnall
Sumter
E. Hartley
McCall
R. Hartley
Wolfe
Skipper
Schuyler
Farlow
Elon and Guilford Lead NC Conference Standings
Elon and Guilford are tied for the North State Conference lead with four victories and one defeat each. Appalachian sits third with five wins and two losses while High Point College is third with seven wins and three losses. Standings show Western Carolina six and three, Catawba two and six, Lenoir Rhyne two and eight, Atlantic Christian one and seven, with games to be played. Also noted is a Virgin Islands population detail stating ninety-two percent are Negro and the remainder white.
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Elon
Guilford
Appalachian
High Point College
High Point
Western Carolina
Catawba
Lenoir-Rhyne
Atlantic Christian
Money and Marriage Doom Schmeling After Philly Fight
Max Schmeling, once heavyweight champion, lost to Steve Hamas in Philadelphia as a 15,000 crowd watched. The veteran German battled through a bloody nose and swollen eyebrow, while Hamas earned a clear decision. Postfight, Schmeling planned a comeback, citing needed more fights and a future title shot. Observers blamed money and marriage for treacherous declines.
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Philadelphia
Max Schmeling
Steve Hamas
Hamas
Passaic
N. J
Penn State
Tommy Loughran
Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Bill St
Max Baer
Yankee Stadium
New York
Black Forest
Hase
Moose
Spud Murphy
Pennsylvania Commission
William Terry
Teuton
Baer
Anna Ondry
Germany
Paulino Usecodun
Barcelona
Spain
Danville Allstars to Challenge High Point Five Tonight
An all star Danville Virginia squad visits High Point YMCA tonight at 8 for a bold clash with the Tigers. Danville arrives with state championship stars and sharp shooters while High Point under Wade Marlette features the Farlowe brothers and Raper forming a strong unit.
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Danville
High Point
Wade Marlette
Farlowe
Procter's Star Captures Derby Stake at Albany Meet
Procter's Star owned by C. S. Procter triumphed in the derby stake over fifteen top two year olds at Albany Georgia. Norias Roy Jr and Norias Esso from W. C. Teagle of New York finished second and third. After the derby, 28 entries raced in the all age stake.
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America
Procter
Star
C. S. Procter
Tal
W. C. Teagle
New York
Norias Roy, Jr
Norias Esso
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