High Point Highs Adopt A Baseball Schedule For The Season
High Point Highs outline spring sports with baseball and track drills starting next week at Welch field under coach W W B Haislip Jr for baseball and Charlies Hazelhurst for track. Principal L R Johnston expresses optimism. outdoor practice begins with no indoor court required. The baseball schedule lists games with Winston-Salem Trinity Bessemer Pleasant Garden Greensboro Burlington and other opponents from March to May. first practice Monday at 4 PM.
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High Point High School
Welch Field
W.W. B. Haislip, Jr
Charlies Hazelhurst
L. R. Johnston
Winston-Galem
Trinity
Bessemer
Pleasant Garden
Greensboro
Burlington
Welchfield
Prisoner McKinney Cleared After Long Dismissal Breathes Free
Clarence Leroy McKinney known as 51, freed at Ohio penitentiary after surrendering to warden. He had been serving a life sentence for murder since 1922 for killing Special Officer Emory McCreight. Wilmington court had earlier tied him to the crime, while Louis Vandervoort and Walt Bangham faced related sentences for second degree murder and manslaughter.
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Columbus
Clarence Leroy McKinney
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas
Guilly
McKinney
Aralle
Cincinnati
Wilmington
Emory McCreight
MccKinney
McCreight
Louis Vandervoort
Jamestown
Walt
Bangham
Mansfield Reformatory
World War Vet Held For Shooting a Girl
Fredericksville VA February 21 Henry Ross 20 year old over seas War veteran is under arrest charged with shooting Louise Perry 17 of Ewood City suburb The girl is expected to die Ross denies the shooting and in a moment of consciousness whispered she did not believe him guilty Circumstantial evidence links Ross with the shooting
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Fredericksburg
Henry Ross
Louise Perry
Ewood City
Ross
Rose
Four Boys Seeks Country Homes From City Probation Officer
A Pamlico county farmer, prompted by a 9 year old's failed placement, offers to adopt or place four other boys ages 10 to 14 on farms. Juvenile court and probation officer Herold Knapp seek responsible farmers to provide steady work and reduce city mischief. Interested farmers should respond to Knapp.
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Lowlands
Pamlico County
Herold Knapp
Knapp
Sana
Adopted Son Accused Of Poisoning Family
In Danville Virginia Edgar Gordon aged 12 adopted son of Mr and Mrs R T Gordon is charged with poisoning the family after an anger dispute over stove wood He allegedly dumped rat poison into flour biscuits sickening four members who recovered The boy was returned to the Richmond Children’s Home Society.
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Danville
Edgar Gordon
R. T. Gordon
Children’s Home Society
Richmond
Richard
Samuel
Fire Destroys Weinstock Nichols Store in Auto Row
In Los Angeles on February 22 a $735,000 blaze leveled the Weinstock Nichols Accessory company store on Automobile Row. The fire also involved explosions of acid and required rescue of roomers from an adjoining lodging house. The flames threatened broader destruction along the row.
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Los Angeles
Weinstock-Nichols Accessory Company
His Victory Over Dundee Brings Him Fame
Tony Julian a Boston lightweight boxer rises from obscurity after defeating veteran Johnny Dundee for the junior lightweight title. The win brings him New England recognition and interest from New York promoters, with a possible rematch likely in the near future.
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Dundee
Eorom
Tony Julian
Boston
New England States
Julian
Johnny Dundee
Tinit
NewWretork
New York
Asheville Probe in Poison Plot Involving Charles Cash
Developments loom in the case of Charles Cash charged with sending poison with intent to kill. Postal inspector Claude V. Brown returns from Alabama to question Mrs. Clara Earnest, alleged to have received poison instructions. Cash remains bound for $2,000 and May term trial before Judge E Yates Webb in Asheville. Mrs. Earnest’s status uncertain, likely a witness.
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Asheville
Charles Cash
Othe
Amane Owiths
Claude V. Brown
Alabama
Questio
Clara Earnest
Inspector Brown
Corona
Earnest
Gash
United States District Court
E Yates Webb
Shelby
Weather Extremes at Alto Crucero Bolivia
In Alto Crucero Bolivia water freezes every night year round and at noon the sun can be hot enough to blister skin. This striking climate note highlights daily temperature swings in a single locale.
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Alto Crucero
Bolivia
Piedmont league approves season schedule at Greensboro meeting
At the O Henry Hotel in Greensboro the Piedmont league directorate approved the season schedule prepared by Arthur Lyon. The plan opens April 25 and 26 with High Point at Danville, Winston Salem at Greensboro, and Raleigh at Durham, despite concerns over player rest.
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Piedmont League
W. G. Bramham
O. Henry
Greensboro
Arthur Lyon
High Point
Danville
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Durham
Social functions at Fri State medical meeting entice guests
Entertainment by physician wives of the convention includes a musicale and tea at the Sheraton with Miss Gates and Harold Knapp. Mrs. Owen Smith chaired the event assisted by local doctors wives. Other features included an automobile drive to Winston-Salem a reception at the Furniture Exposition building and a tour of the Stehli silk mill.
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Fri-State Medical Association
Owensmith
Sheraton
Miss Gates
Harold Knapp
H. I. Coffield
Clara Boyd
Owen- Smith
Delegates Set for Episcopal Diocese Wilmington Meeting
About 600 delegates are expected to attend the annual meeting of the Episcopal diocese at Wilmington with delegates from every mission and parish anticipated. W N. Noe, executive secretary, reports letters sent and arrangements completed for the council.
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Wile Ming Tow
AlLx
Tainting Institute
W. R. Noe
Sagt
Everry
Playing Baseball in Japan How American Invaders Lost to Japs
Pitcher Billy Evans discusses the 9 to 2 loss of the American big leaguers in Japan. He notes weather and arm soreness affected his fastball and explains one costly second inning error spree led to the defeat. Tomorrow features Tris Meusel's radio tricks.
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Japan
Jens
Billy Evans
NBA Service
Trish Meusel
Giants
Slayings Probe Expands as Prohibition Agents Join Search
Federal agents and Los Angeles police widen the hunt for Earl Remington's killer a week after he was shot in his yard. Investigators say the widow called him a society bootlegger and police report seizing liquor and a notebook with 200 names and deals. They questioned men named in the notebook who allegedly bought liquor from the engineer.
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Los Angeles
Earl Remington
Bootser Zer
Remington
Big Pay to Pro Golfers Raises Pay Critique
Memphis, Feb 22 The Western Golf Association investigates claims that professionals are overpaid for exhibitions. Charles O Pfeil, president, argues exhibitions inspire players though small clubs cannot afford huge sums. Pfeil supports Chick Evans plan to fund a caddy education and a Chicago event winner prize.
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Memphis
Tenn
The
Western Golf Association
Charles O. Pfeil
Pfeil
Chick Evans
Evans
Chicago
Perch at Ayscough Lake Trained to Surface for Hand Feed
At Ayscough Lake in Spalding England perch have been trained to rise when the gardener splashes water to eat from his hand and even allow a gentle tickle on their snouts.
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Ayscough Lake
Spalding
England
Kalamazoo Shows Ten Year Championship Run In Basketball
Kalamazoo College in Michigan aims to seal a tenth straight Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball title under Coach Ralph Young. The Kazoo men have led the league for years and last season were runners up in the national collegiate tournament in Indianapolis.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan Inter-collegiate Athletic Association
Ralph Young
Michigan
Indianapolis
Ohio State Buckeyes star Miner leads Big Ten scoring
Ohio State's Miner tops the Big Ten in scoring with over 80 points, matching a losing team in Western Conference play. His accuracy on field goals and free throws stands out as Michigan and Iowa stars in winning programs trail him in the stats.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Buckeyes
Miner
Miller
Michigan
Munk
Iowa
Engineer Harmon to Retire, Miller Named Successor
Winston Salem Feb 22 D W Harmon county engineer for the county highway commission will retire March 1. He will be succeeded by M Miller formerly of Wake county. The retirement comes as Harmon cites an inadequate salary for his departure and the announcement notes his active role in highway construction since the commission's creation.
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Harmon Tecective
Winston-Salem
D. W. Harmon
Wao
County Highway Commission
M. Miller
Wake County
Harmon
Record Indoor Marks Set by New York Meet Stars 1923
Joie Ray broke his mile and a half record with 6 41 1 5, Loren Marchison set an indoor 60 yard dash record at 6 1 5, Jimmy Connolly clocked 2 43 3 5 for 2 3 miles, Landon and LeRoy Brown tied for first in the high jump at 6 feet 5 1 4 inches, highlighting a strong showing by Crach Athletes in New York.
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Crach
New York
Leroy Joier Ray
R. W. Landon
Loren Murchison
Joie Ray
Loren Marchison
Jimmy Connolly
Georgetown
Landon
Yale
LeRoy Brown
Dartmouth
Sleeper Endured Below Zero in Denver Sand Pits
Ernest Adams, 12, runaway from Kansas City, slept for ten days in sand pits west of Denver under a straw bed and threadbare coat during the severe cold. He told police he had not slept before revealing his ordeal after being spotted by a motorist in a sand pit crevice.
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Denver
Ernest Adams
Kansas City
Debate Over State Farm Aid Delays Action Tomorrow
A lengthy debate centered on a measure to aid farm families in the state. Advocates urged passage as a path to improvement of conditions for about one million two hundred thousand tenants and farm workers. The Giles bill was allowed to be considered again tomorrow.
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Biton
Giles
Fire damages Hill Veneer plant on Frant Russell Street
A fire at the Hill Veneer Company on Frant Russell Street caused minor roof damage after flames were discovered in the early afternoon. The alarm was reported around 2 p.m. and Northside fire department responded.
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Hil
Hill Veneer Company
Frant Russell Street
Northside Fire Department
Will Hayes Sued Over Motion Picture Trust Claim
Sidney E. Samuelson Newton theater owner sues Will H. Hayes and major film companies in New York Supreme Court seeking 150000 damages. He alleges a motion picture trust exists, that he was blacklisted, failed to receive contracted films, and that efforts aim to ruin his business.
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New York
Sidney E. Samuelson
Newton
N. J
Supreme Court
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Famous Players Lasky Corporation
Associated First National Pictures
Samuelson
Motion Picture Trust
Death of Gordon Waddell Raynal Son of Dr and Mrs Raynal
Statesville notes the burial of Gordon Waddell Raynal aged two and a half at Oakwood after a diphtheria illness. Funeral services were conducted by Dr H M Parker. The death was unexpected.
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Siteple
Raynal
Statesville
Gordon Waddell Raynal
C. FE. Raynal
Oakwood
H. M. Parker
Hiccoughs Put Carolina Beach Man In Serious Condition
Wilmington February 22 reports P. C. Ludwig of Carolina Beach eighteen miles away is in a serious condition after nearly two weeks of persistent hiccoughing.
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P. CO. Ludwig
Carolina Beach
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