Perry Upsets Vines In Pro Debut At Madison Square Garden
Fred J. Perry a British challenger defeated Ellsworth Vines 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4 before a record 17,630 crowd paying 58119.50. Perry’s aggressive net play and endurance wore down Vines as Lott defeated Bruce Barnes 6-2 5-5 and Perry-Lott team won doubles 6-3 6-2.
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Perry
Vines
Paul Michelson
New York
Fred J. Perry
Ellsworth
Madison Square Garden
Love
Generals Star Hurt In Game With Elon
Washington and Lee prepared to face Maryland Friday without star center Bob Spessard who was injured in the Generals 43 to 26 win over Elon last night. The injury to a nerve at the base of the spinal column left him with a sore back for several days.
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Richmond
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Bob Spessard
Generals
Elon
Spessard
British Railways Passenger Traffic Figures
About 1.1236 billion passengers travel on British Railways annually, reflecting sustained high demand across the network and the scale of rail transport in the region.
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British Railways
The Human Body Breathes More Air per Weight
A study notes the human body by weight breathes more air than it consumes in food over a 24 hour period. The finding highlights the efficiency of metabolic processes and respiratory needs in daily life.
Security Act To Face New Attack
Norman C. Norman wealthy retired jeweler and anti New Deal crusader sought a court decision ruling the old age benefit provision of the Social Security Act unconstitutional. He petitioned a federal court for a preliminary injunction restraining the Consolidated Edison Company of New York from paying the Social Security tax. He said he held 100 shares and claimed the tax would irreparably damage his and other shareholders equity.
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New York
Norman C. Norman
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc
Burrus Welch Given 15-Month Sentence
Burrus Welch of High Point was sentenced in Forsyth superior court to 15 months on the county roads after arraignment on drunken driving and concealed weapon charges. Evidence showed he drew a gun on officers during arrest. judge William B.E. Harding imposed 3 months for drunken driving and 12 months for the weapon.
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Winston-Salem
Burrus Welch
High Point
Forsyth Superior Court
Welch
William BE. Harding
M P Orphanage Wins Tight Game Over CCC
The M. P. Orphanage basketball team defeated CCC 22 to 4 in a fast struggle. Red Cable led scoring with 17 points as the club built an 18 to 10 halftime edge and pulled away in the final period. Bondurant and Williams starred for the los ers while the winner seeks more games and scheduling contact through Millard Coble.
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M. P
CCC
Red Cable
Bondurant
Williams
M. P. Club
Millard Coble
Porpoise Devours Its Weight in Fish Every Two Days
A porpoise consumes fish equal to its body weight roughly every 48 hours, reflecting its high dietary demands. The finding highlights the creature’s energetic needs and feeding behavior.
Starting five named for High Point in opener vs Atlantic Christian
High Point college Panthers prepare for the North State title defense against Atlantic Christian Bulldogs in Harrison Gym. Coach Yow plans Harris, Martin, Hampton, Intrieri, and Towery as starters with a deep bench. Junior varsity meets Thomasville Chair in the 6:45 p.m. opener.
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High Point College
Atlantic Christian Bulldogs
Harrison Gynasium
Thomasville
Walnut Cove
Ray Inthieri
Yow
Rose
Harris
Martin
Hampton
Intrieri
Towery
Kearns
Hester
Brinkley
Booth
Bulldogs
Duke Wins Fifth Conference Tilt
Duke University seeks a sixth Southern Conference title after a 40 to 34 win over the Wildcats in Winston-Salem. The Blue Devils earlier beat Richmond Clemson South Carolina Wake Forest and Davidson, with coach Eddie Cameron’s team scoring 22 points to nine in the first half and finishing strong.
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Charlotte
Duke University
South Carolina
Durham
Blue Devils
Richmond
Clemson
Wake Forest
Davidson
Devils
Wildcats
Winston-Salem
Eddie Cameron
Elon
Washington and Lee
Lexington
Catawba
Indians
Lynchburg College
Virginians
Home Run Susan Ties for Open Derby Honors in Gamecock Trials
In Sumter South Carolina on January 7 Home Run Susan owned by Miss Claudia Phelps of Aiken shared top honors with Singleton's Hammer owned by Henry Weinges of St Matthews on the final day of the Gamecock field trials. The Aiken dog won the open derby while the St Matthews entry captured the puppy stake. Second in the open derby went to Top Sail owned by Joe McCall of Clover and Commache Mary owned by B B Abrams of Columbia was third. Carolina Joyeuse owned by Luther Smith of Sumter placed second in the puppy stake with Red Light owned by A C Bergs of Massachusetts and Millikin's Dr Sam tying for third.
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Sumter
Susan
Claudia Phelps
Aiken
Singleton
Hammer
Henry Weinges
St. Matthews
Top Sail
Joe McCall
Clover
Commache Mary
B. B. Abrams
Columbia
Graham Completes 15 Years' Service
In Raleigh on January 7 Sandy Graham handed his gavel to Lieut. Gov. Horton during inauguration ceremonies. The event marked the end of a long legislative career, with remarks noting the retirement amid general rejoicing yet a lingering sense of regret from colleagues and those who served with him.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Sandy Graham
W. P. Horton
Oee
Sandy
Iceland Geyser Ejects Water High Into Sky
Iceland's famous geyser has a basin 70 feet wide and erupts a column of water 80 to 200 feet high. The feature draws visitors and researchers curious about its periodic bursts.
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Iceland
Sixth NC State League club sought for 1937 season
Salisbury reports the North Carolina State Class D league completing plans for 1937. Five clubs Lexington Landis Mooresville Newton Conover and Coolemee sign for $500 franchise fees. High Point represented, lease target by Jan 11, Salisbury may join for eight clubs. Gene Lawing elected president. J R English authorized to arrange post season with Bi State league.
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High Point
J. R. English
Jim Poole
English
Martinsville
Poole
Salisbury
Gene Lawing
Charlotte
E. M. Holt
Cooemee
O’shaughnessy
Lexington
A. C. Fite
E. A. Timberlake
George C. Cobb
Landis
P. K. Dry
D. C. Linn
H. M. Deal
Newton-Conover
O. W. Bolick
T. W. Sanders
L. B. Beal
Ray Pitts
Coolemee
O. H. Coulter
Mooresville
J. M. Matheson
O. B. Hager
Officers Named By Fair Stockholders
Randolph county fair stockholders meet in the courthouse to hear a profitable 1936 fair and elect directors for 1937. W. A. Bunch is reelected president and treasurer, W. B. Millikan vice president, and C. M. Hayworth secretary. C. B. Allen and C. Hasty to locate and sell the old fair ground lot. Dates for the 1937 fair to be set by officers. fall event planned.
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Asheboro
C. B. Allen
Charles Hasty
North
J. T. Redding
Co. E. Allen
T. L. Cox
A.L Ferree
Jasper Vincannon
J. D. Ross
W. R. Williams
W. A. Bunch
W. J. Armfield, Jr
T. F. Bulla
W. B. Millikan
C. L. Hasty
Cc. W. Brown
C. M. Hayworth
J. M. McDowell
L. F. Brittain
L. F. Rosa
Cc. M. Hayworth
Balloon Made From Synthetic Rubber Proven Superior
A U. S. Army balloon constructed entirely of synthetic rubber has shown in recent tests to be more satisfactory than balloons made from genuine rubber, signaling a potential advance in military aerial hardware.
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U. S. Army
Polaris Becomes More True Pole Star Over Two Centuries
The article notes Polaris will become increasingly the pole star, moving toward within one quarter of a degree of the celestial pole after about two hundred years due to celestial motion and precession.
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Pole
Celestial Pole
Sports Roundup From Eddie Brietz Aims at Big Year
In New York on January 7 Eddie Brietz surveys sports gossip. P. A. Tom Foudy recruits St Marys freshmen Linely Vigil Hasta Magnana Soup Campbell N Corrigible and Bill Love. George Swede Akerstrom coaches Middlebury and takes notes with wife at games.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
John Q
Tom Foudy
P. A
St. Mary's
Linely
Vigil
Hasta
Magnana
Soup” Campbell
N. Corrigible
Bill Love
George
Akerstrom
Colgate
Little Middlebury College
Vermont
Harris Covington Faces Younts Loflin In Amateur Title Battle
Tonight the Y M C A Amateur league features a showdown as league leader Harris Covington defends its undefeated record against second place Younts Loflin. A Hardware club win could tie for first. Other games include Highland versus Red Top in Amateur and Globe Parlor versus Adame Millis Blues, with DeMolay facing Y juniors in Commercial.
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Harriss-Covington
Younts & Loflin
Harris-Covington
Hardware
H.C
Highland
Red Top
Globe Parlor
Adame- Millis Blues
Younts
Loflin Hardware
Adams-Millis
Younts Loflin
Adams-Millia
Pease
Weert
Calvary K
Eeeer Ereere
Ee Mills
Shelley York Won Permanent Handball Trophy
Shelley York clinched the Dr. W. L. Jackson handball trophy by defeating Sam Holt in the singles final 21 4 21 5 at the Y M C A. York, who had fallen short twice before, finally claimed the title and brought the trophy home.
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Y. M
Dr. W. L. Jackson
Shelley York
York
Sam Holt
Y. M. C. A. Juniors Set for Kannapolis Showdown
The Y M C A Juniors travel to Kannapolis tomorrow night for a close contest after routing Greenville F C and then defeating Winston-Salem. The Kannapolis squad, strong in the Carolinas, will challenge the local team in a nip and tuck battle.
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Kannapolis
Greenville
F. C
Winston-Salem
Flab
Carolinas
Hampton Coach Becomes 83rd State Coaching Applicant
Dick Esbeck of Hampton Virginia HS filed for Hank Anderson’s NC State head coach post. A 1927 VPI graduate, he later served on the VPI coaching staff.
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Raleigh
Dick Esbeck
Hampton
Hank Anderson
N. C. State College
Chimney Swifts Favor Natural Nests Where Cavities Abound
Chimneys are not the natural homes of chimney swifts. Only in areas with scarce caves and hollow trees do the swifts resort to chimneys and buildings to nest.
Boston University Hosts Students From 73 Nations
Among the student body, Boston University reports representation from 73 nations in its diverse campus. Officials highlight international programs, cultural events, and global studies as key priorities for the year.
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Boston University
Earnings Of Rayon Silk Mills Revealed
The federal trade commission reported today that average returns on capital investments by 311 silk and rayon firms in the last half of 1935 ranged from a seven percent net loss to a 4.8 percent net profit. The commission grouped the firms into seven categories and listed the six month averages for each.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Virginia Tech Basketball Squad Faces Struggles and Hope
Blacksburg Va January A veteran Tech basketball squad enters the season amid clouded by lack of a tall center but with depth and talent. Captain Joe Mottola leads a guards corps including Herman Haga Frank Walkauskas and Ike Cessna. Sophomores Lane Litton Bud Larimer and Carroll Leith compete for posts alongside veterans George Spin Earl Lake and John Ha. After an early test against North Carolina Tech aims to climb the Southern Conference standings.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Monk
Maculey McIver
Tech
Gobblers
Joe Mottola
Techmen
Herman Haga
Max Mel Henry
Frank Walkauskas
Wards
Carol Shockeyter
Ike Cessna
George Spin
Earl Lake
Mottolas
Bud Larimer
Lane Litton
Oliver
Charley Southern
Jo Dennis
Frank Pierce
Bill Sonny Powers
Carl Sundby Carroll Leith
Bill Watkins
John Haguards
North Carolina
Solons Oppose Six Day Legislature Plan
Raleigh January 7 Lieutenant Governor Jon and Speaker Gregg C announced a six week legislative plan drawing mixed early reactions. Proponents argue longer sessions speed bill passage while critics warn it wastes time and risks being labeled do little.
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Suppe
Mangrove Seed Dispersal Details Revealed
A mangrove species disperses seeds differently from most trees. Seeds fail to seed airborne and are carried away by tides, while young plants develop on the tree and then drop as spear like propagules into the mud below.
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Judge Landis
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