Four Hornets Sold to High Point Club in Piedmont League
Charlotte reports the sale of four Hornets to the High Point club with a possible fifth. Key players include Petersen, Bitting, Miller, Conley, Wood, and Pegram, as Hayman reshapes the roster for spring rehearsals. Pegram, a promising pitcher, may join Charlotte in 1921 after further development.
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Charlotte
High Point
Hayman
High Point Dispatch
Shortstop Petersen
Hornets
Peterson
Piedmont
Willow
Little Willie Kelly
Jim Kelly
Durham Bulls
Murphy
Kirke
Earl Bitting
Asheville Memineers
Dick Miller
Conley
Norfolk
Burke
National Commission
Wood
Pegram
Searons
Earl Sitting
Rem
Joyner
Bunn Bowden
Bunn
Bowen
Locals Sign Grace Infielder from Charlotte Peterson
The town adds a brisk infield addition from the Sally League to bolster the Piedmont league roster. Peterson, a versatile infielder with promise, will play between the keystone and hot corner for High Point, joining a group of new players to contend for the pennant.
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Firem
Charlotte
Peterson
Bunn Bowden
Charlotte Near Champs
Keystone
Hot
Chinese Sea Prayer Paper Toss Tradition
A Chinese custom involves tossing thousands of prayer bearing papers into the sea as a friend prepares to sail away. The ritual sends hopeful messages and blessings for safe journeys and good fortune on the voyage.
Vineyards of California Brace for Prohibition Markets
California wine regions face demand for 175000 acres of grapes and table varieties as prohibition shifts use to non alcoholic wines and grape juice. 4000 cars of fresh wine grapes were shipped east last season for non alcoholic products while unfermented juice was barreled and sent east. Greensboro and High Point clubs clash in Piedmont league opening around April 24 as North Carolina teams seek early season games.
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Washington
California
University.of North Carolina
University of ,Vilkints At
Greensboro
High Point
Remark on Western Union ticket sellers at ball games
The remark states that among question askers in the business the men who typically handle tickets at ball games for the Western Union are the undisputed champions.
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Western Union
Why birds stay perched while asleep
A note explains that birds do not fall from perches during sleep because their feet cannot open when the leg is bent, locking the grip. This protective mechanism keeps perch and sleep intact without active balance.
High Point Eyes Strong Piedmont League Ahead
Diamond Dust notes High Point’s strong push to enter the Piedmont league with full effort and money. Bramham, a Durham attorney and major minor league official, praises the setup while predicting many left handed pitchers and busy squirrels behind Welch field as opening day nears.
Welch Field to Host Press Night and Telegraph Office
Reader notes at Welch field promise full seating as locals gather for a field event. Authors lament college drills and discuss dog house style media huts while players build a press area with a telegraph corner for instant tidings.
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Welch Field
New German Coat of Arms Adopted by Assembly
Berlin February 18. The national assembly adopts a one headed eagle on a yellow shield without a crown. The emblem is plain heraldic form with no accessories and omits the Prussian Hohenzollern elements. Red features mark the beak tongue and talons. Government servants will wear the device without the shield on their uniforms. Some Pan German papers mock the design as tasteless.
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Cath Meshorial Hospital
New Jersey
Iren
Berlin
National Assembly
Hohenzollern
Order of the Silver Eagle
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by High Point Residents
In High Point readers are urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills and related pains. Mrs. D. E. Clapp of 619 W Green street testifies the remedy regulated her kidneys and eased back pain and headaches after years of trouble. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.
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Dean
High Point
D. E. Clapp
Green Street
Doan
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Colds for All Ages
Fifty year old remedy touted as safe for all ages from tots to grandma. Claims include relief from incessant coughing and congestion with phlegm dissipation. Advertises two sizes 60c and 1.20 per bottle and asserts time tested reputation.
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Dr King
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Quick Health Boost
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sickness headaches biliousness nervousness and sallow skin. It claims the pills cleanse the waste and keep the system cleansed with a 25 cent bottle price.
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Dr. King
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Warren
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Butts
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Fla
Jack Wolfe
Joe Lynch
Gleveland
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William G. Bramham
Durham
Tracus
Maxwell House
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Neal
Era Setar
Ant Waser
Chero-Cola
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Middle West
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