Danville Franchise Retained. High Point Loses Chance
The Associated Press announced that Danville, Virginia’s franchise and players were forfeited to the Piedmont League. Bramham said High Point has no opening this year, ending local hopes for a return of baseball to Welch Park. Fans reacted with disappointment, but Bramham noted Danville remains in place as long as needed.
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Associated Press
John H. Farrell
National Association Baseball Leagues
Danville
Kaiser
William G. Bramham
Farrell
High Point
A. P
Welch Park
Thrasher
Sarge” Herndon
Rube
Eldridge
Auburn
N. Y
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Today
Enterprise
W. M. Bramham
Durham
Bramham
N. C
G. Bramham
Bingville
Piedmont
Furniture City
League
Danville baseball franchise rumor stirs High Point interest
Local fans reacted to AP reports that Danville quit the league with plans to rally funding for a new franchise. Chamber officials eyed a mass meeting while E K Ingram urged measured action and cautioned against rushing to a decision.
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Danville
Chamber of Commerce
Lenglen Retains Tennis Title After Dramatic Final
Suzanne Lenglen defeated Helen Wills 6-3 8-6 in the Carlton tournament final in Cannes despite Wills’ knee gash and intense crowd pressure. The American charger rallied hard, forcing a near second-set upset before Lenglen clinched the title.
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Cannes
Helen Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Helen
Suzanne
Molla Mallory
Forest Hills
Carlton
Miss Wills
Mile
Lenglen
Mlle. Lengthen
Golf and Tennis Stunts Highlight Winter Garden Show
A large winter garden hosts golf as added attraction beside a jazz-filled dance floor. Suzanne Lenglen defeats Helen Wills in a grueling two-set match amid talk of future televised events and club tournaments. Protests over a Dempsey Wills bout surface as promoters plan a Philadelphia arrival.
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Garden
Wagger Jewelry Store Offers Matching Oddware at Cost
Customers can match their silverware with odd pieces at cost at the Wagger Jewelry Store, presenting an opportunity to complete sets and save on purchases.
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Wagger
Speaker Takes Charge of Indians in Hot Springs Camp
Tris Speaker, manager of the Cleveland Indians, arrived in Hot Springs to personally supervise the battery of players sent for spring training. The group includes pitchers Benny Karr Garland Buckeye Walter Miller Elim Leysen N K Lehr Roy Benge A G Weldon Joe Shaute Byron Speece and catcher Martin Autry.
Resin use denied by two baseball circuits after union meeting
Resin use by pitchers, restored to baseball, was rejected by at least two leagues as a joint committee of major and minor leagues failed to accept the resin bag rule. The American and National leagues clashed over the issue in a lengthy overnight session.
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Resin Limited
New York
Landis
American League
International League
Opposition Develops To Championship Fight
Baptist and Methodist ministers in Philadelphia and vicinity launched a movement to prevent the proposed heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills, sparking religious and civic debate over boxing.
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Kendrick
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Republic
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Estell Taylor
Wilmington
Del
Vicinity
Indoor golf as cabaret attraction debuts in Chicago
Indoor golf matches were added to the program at a major Chicago amusement venue. The elaborate setup features carpeted fairways sand hazards and undulating greens, presenting a novelty attraction for guests.
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Chicago
Great Stadium For Penn Will House 10000 Seats
University of Pennsylvania officials announced plans for a large indoor stadium costing about 1 million dollars with seating for more than 10 000. University engineer Percy Wilson said the site near Franklin Field will provide unmatched indoor athletic facilities.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Percy Wilson
University
Franklin Field
Pennsylvania
Trinity Wins Narrowly Over Thomasville 17 to 15
Trinity edged Thomasville 17 to 15 on Trinity’s home floor in a tight game marked by strong passing. Steed led Thomasville with 11 points while T Bouldin scored eight for Trinity. McDowell officiated efficiently.
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Trinity Basketeers
Thomasville
Trinity
Steed
T. Bouldin
McDowell
Fire disrupts trading at New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Fire on the seventh floor of the New Orleans cotton exchange building halted activities today as trading was interrupted. The blaze disrupted operations at the exchange in the city, AP reports.
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New Orleans
Have a Camel on your birthday night
A nostalgic Camel cigarette advertisement urges celebrating birthdays with friends to choose Camel for lasting contentment. It touts mellow taste and the finest tobaccos, claiming Camels offer the fragrance and goodness of the primest cigarette.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point Baseball Club
Love
Charles F. Aeschlimann
Leslie Bancroft
Oleer
Mile Lenglen
Riviera
Wiece
Silver
N. H. Silver CO
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
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