Panthers Meet Lenoir-Rhyne In Night Clash At Harrison Gym
The High Point College Purple Panthers host Lenoir-Rhyne in a 8:00 p.m. game at Harrison Gym as part of a seven day North Carolina Virginia tour. The team works on defense and shooting after a 46-31 season start and earlier wins over Adams-Millis Knitters and defeats to Asheboro semi pro McCrary gl es. The Panthers aim to rebound after a recent setback to Wake Forest and look to maintain momentum against ACC EC Newport News Apprentices and other notable teams.
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Lenoir-Rhyne Cogs
High Int College Purple Panthers
Harrison Gym
North Rolina
Virginia
Actice
Red
Othce
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del Malfregeot
Samet
Panthers
Greensboro
Asheboro
McCrary Gles
E. C
Newport News
Illiam and Mary
Navale
Wildcats Take Narrow Lead in South Conferencein Race
In Charlotte on January 11, the Duke and Davidson artists advanced toward playoff invitations after near upsets. The Wildcats beat South Carolina 37 to 24 with wan Iverson and Hicks shining. Clemson edged Duke 39 to 38 as Price Berg and Buchanan McFadden starred for the losers. Other results: Wake Forest 48 Guilford 19. Apprentice School 32 Elon 26. Loyd New 7 North News 32. Atlantic Christian 24. North Carolina Freshmen 29 Newport News 18. Clemson visits NC State. Lehigh-Rhyne at High Point. Elon at Randolph–Macon.
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Davids
Duke
South Carolina
Clema
Wildcats
Gamecocks
Wan
Iverson
Hicks
Cats
Clemson
Price and Bergn
Dukes
Buchanand McFadden
Tigers
Tawba
Guilford
Newrt News
Apprentice Hool
Elon
Lendyne
Atlantic Christian
7Th Carolina
Nisburg College
Clemerton
N. C
North Carolina
Len-Rhyne
High Int
Randolphcon
End of career for Rutgers athlete Eli Fischer
Death yesterday ended the sports career of Eli Fischer a Rutgers athlete who lived in Brooklyn New York before moving with his wife about a year ago He became critically ill from a kidney condition and had been in a hospital since Sunday under an oxygen tent at age 29.
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Greensboro
Eli Fischer
Imer
Wrestling Results From Newark to San Francisco
Vic Chris of California defeated Little Wolf of Colorado by two straight falls in Newark. Sandor Bo of Hungary threw Jim El Pulpo of Mexico City in San Francisco. Corvene of Decatur and Robins of Chicago wrestled to a draw in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Vic Chris
California
Little Wolf
Colorado
San Francisco
Sandorbo
Hungary
Jimy el Pulpo
Mexico City
Indianapolis
Corvene
Decatur
Ill
Robins
Chicago
Drew
High Point Y M C A to Clash With Winston-Salem Saturday
High Point boxers prepare for a home bout at the High Street arena against Winston-Salem Y team in a series opener. Coach Ben Canipe declares his squad in top form and lists members: Wooddell Imes Weldong Kimsey Wagner Irving Little Dennis and Bogle among others.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
High Street Arena
Ben Canipe
Camel City
Billy Wooddell
Carolinas
Bruce Imes
George Weldong
Claude
Red) Kimsey
Bill Wagner
Bison
Cowboy Baer Back In Gotham to Find Fight
New York January 11 Max Baer a veteran showman and boxer looks for fighting work in the city He says he has changed and wants a chance to prove it He prefers outdoor fights and hopes to meet Lou Nova or Tony Galento with Joe Louis as a future target Ancil Hoffman and promoter Mike Jacobs plan a possible bout but Baer insists on outdoor venues if possible
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New York
Max Baer
Max, Jr
Maxie
Lou Nova
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Joe
Nova
Buddy
Max
Galento
Chicago
Ancil Hoffman
Mike Jacobs
Tommy Farr
Jimmy Braddock
Red Burman
Farr
London
Yanks Seek First Baseman to Succeed Gehrig
The Yankees scout for a Gehrig successor with Tommy Henrich likely to move to first base. Prospects Ed Levy Johnny Sturm Leonard Gabrielson and Charley Keller compete as Lou Gehrig contemplates retirement amid a .295 season and long fishing days.
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New York
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Iron Man
Tommy Henrich
Gehrig
Henrich
Joe McCarthy
Tommy
Charley Keller
Newark
Gehig
Yank
Ed Levy
Binghampton
Johnny Sturm
Louisville
Leonard Gabrielson
Seattle
Lou
Long Isand Sound
Iron Horse
Sophomores Defeat Junior High 12–10 in Court Bout
The Sophomores of the Senior high defeated the Junior high cage team 12 to 10 yesterday afternoon. The Junior high five will meet the Durham Junior high club tomorrow at 3 45 on the local court. Lineups list Surrett Hucks Tatum Winders Robbins Humphries Truitt Metcalf Carden and Hedrick Price Kivett Wilson Mangum.
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Junior High
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Hucks
Tatum
Winders
Robbins
Humphries
Truitt
Metcalf
Carden
Sophs
Hedrick
Price
Kivett
Wilson
Mangum
Pirates keep strong lineup with Ray Mueller as only new face
Pittsburgh manager Pie Traynor said the 1939 Pirates would field a near identical lineup to the 1938 pennant runners with Ray Mueller as the sole new addition. He rejected rash trades and noted few young players may soon push regulars. The pitching staff stays intact with Mace Brown signed.
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Carl Albracht
Pittsburgh
Ray Mueller
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pie Traynor
Chicago Cubs
Mueller
Boston Bees
Pirates
Freddie Hutchinson
Seattle
Detroit Tigers
Gus Suhr
Pep Young
Arky Vaughan
Lee Handley
Johnny Rizzo
Lloyd Waner
Paul Waner
Heinie Manush
Mace Brown
Hialeah Park Opens For 46 Day Racing Meet
Hialeah Park opened its 46 day racing meet in Miami with ornamental gates and festive cues. Joseph E. Widener, president of the Miami Jockey Club, voiced optimism and prediction of the best meeting ever as horses ready to run in the winter season.
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Hialeah Park
Miami
Fla
Joseph E. Widener
Miami Jockey Club
Arm strong and Mann win in scattered bouts across cities
Henry Armstrong 13414 outpointed Baby Arizmendi 13610 in Los Angeles while Nathan Mann 195 stopped Art Lasky 198 in New Haven. Joey Ferrando 133 from Jersey City outpointed Norment Quarles 136 in Washington and Pedro Montanez 1394 from Puerto Rico stopped Tommy Rawson 136% in Boston at 1 31 of the second.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Henry Armstrong
Baby Arizmendi
New Haven
Conn
Nathan Mann
Art Lasky
Washington
Joey Ferrando
Jersey City
N. J
Norment Quarles
Richmond
New York
Pedro Montanez
Puerto Rico
Tommy Rawson
Boston
Charity Basketball Game Aims to Aid Infantile Paralysis Fund
A charity game between the Winston-Salem Y team and High Point College is set for Saturday night in the college gym. The Winston squad features several all Southern players and members of the Carolinas AAU championship Unique team.
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Winston-Salem “Y
High Point College
Winston
Eagles 10 Play Dixie Titlists in Asheboro Showdown
The McCrary Eagles host the Southern Bleachery of Taylors, D. C., in Asheboro Friday at 8 p.m. The visitors boast three all-Southern players Hill Berry Burnett plus Sudduth and Jones, with a strong semi pro reputation. The Eagles, fresh from defeating State College, aim to prove their vigor led by coach Paul Cheek and a lineup featuring Cockerham Roye Holleman Harris and Essick.
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McCrary Eagles
Taylors
D. C
Bilt Hill
Connie Mack Berry
Burnett
Hill
Duke
Berry
N. C. State
Clemson
Tigers
Sudduth
Jones
Eagles
State College
South Carolina
Paul Cheek
Cockerham
Roye
Holleman
Harris
Essick
Cheek
Pinehurst trials open with free-for-all stake tops list
The Pinehurst Field Trial club began its open events with the free-for-all stake leading the program. Beau Essig owned by Virgil P. Hawse won the all age stake, with Shore's Mabel Doone second. Singleton Kite took the puppy stake, while Home Run Peggy earned second in the puppy event for Claudia Phelps.
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Louis M. Bobbitt
Winston- Salem
Rumson Farm
Don
Hoagland
Singleton Kite
H. Winges
St. Matthews
S. C
Seco Place
Péggy
Claudia Phelps
New York
Aiken
Funeral held for 100 year old Rowan County resident
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Jane Meeks 100 years old reputedly the oldest resident of Rowan county was held today at Beulah Baptist church near Wadesboro.
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Kannapolis
Martha Jane Meeks
Rowan County
Beulah Baptist Church
Wadesboro
Babe Ruth Ill In France hospital for heart check up
Babe Ruth 45 in a French hospital after a heart attack scare. He cheerfully reassured visitors and said he is fine while worrying about his former boss Col. Jacob Ruppert, Yankees owner, who remains seriously ill. Ruth noted weight loss and planned further tests before a possible home return.
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Janae Babe Ruth
French Hospital
Babe
Col
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Robert H. McConnell
Ruth
Administrator's Notice for J F Holton Estate
R H Sechrest administrator of J F Holton deceased Guilford County North Carolina invites claimants to present claims by January 10 1940 at 500 North Main Street High Point NC. Creditors urged to pay debts promptly. Attorney Thos W Springie listed with dates 1 11 18 25 2 18 15.
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J. F. Holton
Guilford County
N. C
North Main Street
High Point
R. H. Sechrest
Thos. W. Springie
Beall Wagner Wins Theatre Trophy
Beall Wagner, co captain and guard of the 1938 Black Bison football team, was named winner of the Broadhurst trophy for the most valuable senior. A secret committee selected the honoree after watching every game. The presentation occurs tonight at 9 on the Broadhurst theater stage, with Ernett Stafford presenting and a special program planned.
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Bill Wagner
Broadhurst Theater
Ernett Stafford
Sports Roundup From New York Docketed Autographs and Boxing Notes
A New York sports roundup covers autograph intrigue with Duke fans at a Pasadena departure. It notes Max Baer’s prominence, Van Mungo’s changing role per Larry MacPhail, and mimeographed boxing minutes from the New York Boxing Commission. Other items ponder Pitt football, Pitt freshmen, Teddy Yarosz, Joe Gould, and Farr’s British prospects with varied boxing and baseball tidbits.
Armstrong Wins Over Arizmendi In Searcing Duel
Henry Armstrong defeated Baby Arizmendi in ten hard fought rounds to retain the welterweight title. The crowd of 10 000 plus roared as Armstrong dominated with relentless punching and avoided a knockdown despite a bloody visage on Arizmendi. Gate receipts surpassed 25 000 dollars as spectators surged entry.
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Robert Myers
Los Angeles
Henry Armstong
Baby Arizmendi
Henry
Tompico
Armstrong
Arizmendi
High Point Bison Lose Opener to Lexington 42 32
High Point high school fell 42 to 32 at Lexington in a rough game on the Lexington gym. Lefty Hartley led Hig Point with 15 points as the Bisons led by a half but were overwhelmed by Lexington fast breaks. Thurman Horney left early with an eye injury and L Hayworth filled in despite an ankle issue.
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Bisons
Hartley
Bison
Thurman Horney
L. Hayworth
Danville
Harney
Hussey
Short
Hayworth
Darrell Welborn
Bollinger
High Point
Iess
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Iara
Ce Eee Ae
Csaceacke Lexington
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C. Cariton Mece
Styers Covéegens
Revelle Eeeeeee
Tuteis
Shawn Ae
Black’ Bison
Evans
Douglas Reid
James Hayworth
Herbert Speas
Night Basketball Pairings for Local Leagues
Tonight in the Y Industrial basketball league at the Y arena Redwine faces Adams-Millis at 7 30 and Beeson Scorchers meet Triangle Hosiery at 8 20. Amateur league games include Tomlinson versus Adams-Millis at 6 45 Highland plays Marsh at 7 35 Schlitz against Piedmont Motorcycle at 8 25 and Globe Parlor versus Harriss-Covington at 9 15.
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Adams- Millis
Beeson Scorchers
Triangle Hosiery
Tomlinson
Adams-Millis
Highland
Marsh
Schlitz
Piedmont Motorcycle
Globe Parlor
Harriss-Covington
Vines and Budge Lock In Tight In Cincinnati Tennis
Ellsworth Vines and Don Budge battled to a three all deadlock on the exhibition tour in Cincinnati. Vines won the latest match last night with set scores of 7 5, 2 6 and 6 4 showcasing his superior service.
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Vines
Cincinnati
Ellsworth Vines
Don Budge
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