Raleigh to Host First Annual High School Basketball Tourney
More than 500 players from 63 North Carolina high schools will compete in Raleigh March 5 and 6 at State College for three divisions. Dormitory housing provided, meals at cost, with trophies and a Spalding silver trophy for the overall winner.
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Raleigh
Department of Physical Education
State College
North Carolina
J. F. Miller
Tech
Miller
Frank Thompson
Tech Athletic Commission
Mammoth
A. G. Spalding Company
Spalding
Frank Thompson Gymnasium
Raleigh Y. M. C. A
City Auditorium
Girl from Montmartre at Broadway Today and Thursday
The Broadway presents The Girl from Montmartre a warm tender tale set in Spain with romance thrills and laughter. Leading cast includes Lewis Stone Barbara LaMarr Robert Ellis and Bobby Mack. The Educational comedy shown is a brisk pleasant start to finish.
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Spain
Montmartre
Broadway
Lewis Stone
Barbara LaMarr
Robert Ellis
Bobby Mack
What Happened to Jones at American Thursday
Reginald Denny stars in What Happened to Jones at the American theater starting Thursday. The comedy follows a rich bible manufacturer who faces police trouble after a poker raid as he tries to clear his name and win back his fiancée. Critics in New York hail it as Denny’s best picture and a top farce of the year.
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Reginald Denny
George Broadhurst
Denny
Tom Jones
Jones
New York
The Strenuous Life revue at Charles ton by Grantland Rice
A new revue titled The Strenuous Life by Grantland Rice debuts with every dancer of the Charles ton presenting all steps. The show combines comedy and news for a complete performance.
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Grantland Rice
Hair-Groom Keeps Hair Combed Glossy All Day
An item highlights a hair grooming product labeled Hair-Groom promising lasting smoothness. It touts a glossy look and all day neatness, suitable for daily use and long wear.
Hair Groom creates glossy well groomed hair for all
The hair grooming cream Hair-Groom costs only a few cents per jar at drug stores and provides a natural gloss and lasting combed effect. It remains greaseless and helps hair grow thick and lustrous, keeping even stubborn hair styled all day.
YWCA Girls Fall to Greensboro Visitors in Close Game
The local YWCA basketball team lost 36 to 27 to Greensboro TY, Wecagers, in a tight contest. Teague led Greensboro with 20 points while Hutchinson scored 18 for High Point, as Greensboro extended its season to three wins. Earlier, Leaksville High School girls edged the local team 24 to 22 in a hard fought double bill.
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Y. W. C. A. Basketeers
Greensboro
Ty, W
Ecagers
Teague
Hutchinson
High Point
Miss Hutchinson
Leaksville High School
Leaksville
Farlow
Lenglen Recovers From Case of Nerves
Suzanne Lenglen reports nerves eased after rest in Monte Carlo and will play doubles Friday rather than Saturday. Officials hope she may face Helen Wills at the Nice club tournament starting March 7. The club seeks funds to cover a 1 000 000 franc house project.
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Monte Carlo
Suzanne Lenglen
Nice
Suzanne
Helen Wills
Papa Lenglen
Frances
Y M C A Parents Night Presents Strong Man and Wrestling
Parents of junior and senior Y M C A members are invited to a Friday night demonstration at the Y gym. The program includes floor exercises, tumbling, a strong man act by A W Hanlon of Maine, a 1000 pound lift, and a wrestling exhibition featuring Bailey and Duke University captain Henry May.
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W.F. Bailey
A. W. Hanlon
Maine
Bailey
Henry May
Duke University
Captain May
Mr. Bailey
Florida Player Leads First 36 Holes Golf Lakeland Open
Willis Klein of West Palm Beach led after 36 holes of the Lakeland open championship in Lakeland Florida as $4,000 in prizes was up for grabs. Klein carded 143, with Tommy Armour at 144 and Bobby Cruickshank Al Espinosa and Andy Kay tied for third at 145. Jim Barnes and Leo Diegel withdrew.
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Lakeland
Fla
Willis Klein
West Palm Beach
Klein
Tommy Armour
Sarasota
West Coast
Bobby Cruickshank
al Espinosa
Chicago
Andy
Greb to defend title against Tiger Flowers at MSG
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh will risk his middleweight crown for the fourth time since winning it. He meets Tiger Flowers, Atlanta Negro, in Madison Square Garden Friday night. Previous defenses included a rematch with Johnny Wilson and bouts with Ted Moore Mickey Walker last summer.
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New York
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Johnny Wilson
Tiger Flowers
Madison Square Garden
Wilson
Ted Moore
England
Greb
Mickey Walker
Frisch Signs Contract for Giants in Sarasota Start
Frank Frisch, Giants second baseman, signed a contract and it is whispered his prior salary was renewed. He will begin at Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday. Curtis Fullerton, formerly with the Red Sox and hired by the Yankees, has been told to stay in St. Paul this season.
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Frisch
New York
Frank Frisch
Giants
Sarasota
Fla
Curtis Fullerton
St. Paul
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Helen Wills Skips Today for Rest in Monte Carlo
In Monte Carlo on February 24, Helen Wills withdrew from today's play citing a needed rest after five straight weeks of competition. In doubles, Senorita De Alvarez and Didi Viasto beat Misses Ritchie and Connell 6-2 6-2 in the opening round.
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Helen
Monte Carlo
Helen Wills
Senorita de Alvarez
Didi Viasto
Ritchie
Connell
Double Attraction at Broadhurst Showcases Two Vintage Dramas
Broadhurst presents today and tomorrow a double bill headlined by Under the Rouge a sensational drama and Flashes of the Past a retrospective of major events from the last 15 years both offering local theater goers a vivid period experience.
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Broadhurst
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim Quick Body Gains
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a fast way to add 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days. It markets sugar coated tablets with rich minerals and guarantees a money back if the target weight gain is not achieved, with 60 cents for 60 tablets.
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Randall’s Pharmacy
Mann Drug Co
McCoy
Tilden to Meet Lacoste in U S France Team Match
William T. Tilden the outdoor tennis champion will open against indoor king Rene Lacoste in the first U S France team match starting tomorrow. On Saturday Tilden meets his conqueror from last week Jean Borotra in a second singles clash.
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Tilden
New York
William T. Tilden
Rene Lacoste
France
United States
Jean Borotra
Plank in Critical Condition in Gettysburg
Gettysburg Pennsylvania February 24 AP Edward S Plank former star pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics was stricken with paralysis and reported very low today authorities said his condition was grave and uncertain
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Plank
Gettysburg
Edward S. Plank
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago’s Nazelli Edges Staten in Urbana Bout
In Urbana Illinois Chick Nazelli from Chicago defeated Eddie Staten in a close decision. Jimmy Smith of Urbana stopped Battling Vicery at Cha nute Field in a knockout (3).
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Urbana
Ill
Chick Nazelli
Chicago
Eddie Staten
Danville
Jimmy Smith
Vicery
Chanute Field
Vernon bout ends in draw between Malone and Moore
Vernon California report states Jack Malone of St Paul and Ted Moore of England fought to a draw, with a 10 count noted.
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Vernon
Cal
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Ted Moore
England
Philadelphia Sports Skirmish Nearing Start
Philadelphia report notes Connie Mack's Athletics in pursuit as a race tightens with rivals in spring training action at the Phillies camp. The piece outlines early movements and near-term drills shaping the season prospects.
Philadelphia Nationals Begin Spring Training in Florida
The Philadelphia Nationals opened spring training in Bradenton near Fort Myers with six players arriving last night ahead of workouts. Recruit pitcher Joe Pate from Fort Worth is among the new members at Mack's camp.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Philadelphia Nationals
Bradentown
Mack
Joe Pate
Fort Worth
High Point Ordinance For Rabies Vaccination Of Dogs
The High Point City Council passes Section 82A requiring all city dogs to be vaccinated against rabies by March 15 each year. Exceptions cover puppies under four months, bitches in season, and dogs shown outside the city under certain conditions. Violations carry a $10 fine per day, with heads of households liable for violations by their dogs. The ordinance was approved on February 16, 1926, by City Manager R. L. Pickett.
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City of
High Point
N. C
R. L. Pickett
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