Carolina Triumphs Over Auburn In Southern Conference Clash
North Carolina defeated Auburn 28 to 15 in Atlanta capping a strong defensive effort. The Tar Heels held Auburn to a lone field goal and foul in the second half while Carolina built a safe lead with Hackney and Vanstory key scores.
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Tomlinson Five Triumphs In Slow P.I.B.A Game
In a city Amateur Basketball League match at the YMCA court the Tomlinson chair makers edged Harris Covington basketers 14 to 12. Pierce led Tomlinson with 12 points on six field goals while McDowell Lovelace and Bryant added points for the winners amid a low scoring effort.
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Pardue to face Orcutt in South Atlantic final
Ormond Beach Florida February 26 AP Mrs Dorothy Kiotz Pardue Chicago and Miss Maureen Orcutt Englewood New Jersey reach the women's South Atlantic golf final. Pardue defeated Mrs Stewart Hanley Detroit 3 and 2 in the upper bracket semifinal while Orcutt beat Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd Philadelphia 3 and 2 in the lower half. Pardue the Florida champion holds the South Atlantic title.
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High Point Youth Brack Gibson Poised for Tigers Season
High Point native Braxton Gibson known as Brack Gibson, submarine pitcher for Detroit, is headed to San Antonio for early spring drills after a career rising from Wallburg High School to Catawba College and Danville, Asheville, and Toronto farm stints. Detroit officials expect him to be a key pitcher this season.
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Tar Heels Favored Over Vanderbilt in Semifinal Clash
In Atlanta on February 26, 1927, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Vanderbilt reached the Southern Conference tournament semifinals. UNC edged Auburn in a low scoring second half while Vanderbilt defeated Mississippi to advance. key scorers included Stuart and Bridges for Vanderbilt and Hackney and Vanstory for UNC.
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Tar Heels edge Plainsmen to advance in tournament
North Carolina's defense neutralized Auburn by clogging the lane and forcing a lone field goal from the Plainsmen. Vanstory battled fouls while Purser and Hackney contributed from the line and distant shots. UNC advances to face Vanderbilt in the semi finals with strong support from students and alumni.
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Y Will Sponsor Annual Wrestling Tournament at Y Gym
The Y M C A announces its first annual wrestling tournament to be held in the Y gymnasium Friday night March 18 at 7 30. It will feature seven divisions from bantamweight to unlimited weight with two boys classes flyweight and mosquito weight. Weigh in window is 8 hours to 30 minutes before the meet and contestants must be amateurs per Y M C A rules. Registration closes Wednesday March 16.
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Purple Panthers Dominate Greensboro In Final College Game
High Point College's Purple Panthers beat Greensboro YMCA 8 to 1 in the season finale. Panthers overcame early Greensboro lead as Brasser led with 11 points and Mulligan added 10. Coach Jack Boylin plans baseball and spring football focus after the win.
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Three City Elementary Games Reported On YMCA Court
Emma Blair defeated Cloverdale 10 223. Mechanicsville beat Grimes Street 8 to 7. Elm Street topped Ray Street 13 to 8. Lineups and substitutions listed for each team with Riley Blair Reid and Culler among players.
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Vanderbilt Eliminates Ole Miss in Southern Conference Opener
Vanderbilt defeats Mississippi 44 to 32 at Atlanta, Stuart scores 12 of Vanderbilt's 32 points. The game features tight defense early, then a decisive rally led by Moss and Phillips as Vanderbilt pulls away in the second half.
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Charlotte High School Triumphs in State Drama Elimination
Charlotte high school won the elimination contest over Salisbury and Hickory highs in the state high school dramatic association series. The winning play was Jazz and Minuet, Hickory presented Not Such a Goose, and Salisbury performed The Trysting Place. The Charlotte group excelled in most departments with a splendid program.
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Ruth demands $100,000 salary to return to baseball
Babe Ruth announces a two year contract and a refund of 7700 in a February 20 letter to Colonel Jacob Ruppert owner of the New York Americans. He says he will not play again until these terms are met as he departs for New York.
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