Danville Military Institute Tops High Point Bisons 34 to 26
Danville Military Institute defeats the Black Bisons of High Point 34 to 26 as Walter Sprye and Wynn star for DMI with 11 and 9 points. Hartley and Horney lead the Pointer aggregation with 10 and six points, while DMI features six all state basketball players and a strong fourth quarter rally.
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Danville Military Institute
Bisons
Wynn
Sprye
Hartley
Horney
Walter Sprye
Bison
Horne
Bollinger
Davis
Welborn
Cobley
Wildcats Trim Wofford 36 25 in Spartanburg
Davidson college Wildcats defeated Wofford 38 25 in Spartanburg with Jim Cowan scoring 12 and J D Hicks 16. Davidson led 28 17 at intermission as Coan Harrison and others contributed guards and forwards in a steady win.
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Davidson College Wildcats
Wofford
Jim Cowan
J. D. Hicks
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Terriers
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Davidson Wofford
Iverson
Coan
Harrison
Hendrix
Johnson
Flynn
Cowan
Clarks
Hicks
Shuler
Tram'ell
Hoge
Ballenger
Thomas
Patch
Gosum Captures San Pasqual Handicap at Santa Anita
Nelson A. Howard’s Gosum upset the crowd at Santa Anita Park winning the $10,000 San Pasqual handicap by a length over No Dice. Arch ie Gray drove Gosum to the finish as Quick Devil and Espona faded. the race time was 1 50. The $139,749 wagering pool saw Gosum pay $37.80 across the board, with No Dice returning $15.20 and Quick Devil $4.
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Santa Anita Park
Esposa
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A. A. Baroni
Louis B. Mayer
Quick Devil
William Zeigler
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Austin C. Taylor
No Dice
It Is Always Safe To Use A Good Old Gag
A Pottsville Journal note observes audiences seize on familiar gags, whether spectators are too young to recall past jokes or too old to remember them well, making humor a universal safe bet.
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Pottsville
Metz Grabs Oakland Open Lead With 65 Push
Dick Metz of Chicago shoots a five under par 65 in round three to reach a 54 hole total of 204 and move into the lead at the Oakland Open. E J Harrison surged to second with seven birdies after a late recovery, while Ben Hogan and Mark Fry stood third and fourth at 206 and 207 respectively.
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Dutch” Harrison
Oak Park
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N. Y
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Marvin
Bud” Ward
Olympia
Wash
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Fry
Ward
Horton Smith
Wildcats Trip Duke 19 11 in Davidson Wrestling Meet
Davidson defeats Duke 19 11 with falls from Johnston and Ellis. Johnston pinned Sutton, Ellis pinned Summerville, and Davidson wins multiple decisions across 125 to unlimited weight classes.
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McLean
Roanoke Beats Elon to Claim Virginia Title
Roanoke College overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Elon College Christians 46 to 33 in Salem Virginia. The Maroons trailed 19 to 20 at intermission before switching momentum and sealing the win behind key scorers and steady defense.
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Paper Box Triumph Over Florist in High-Scoring Net Clash
In a Commercial League matchup Paper Box defeated Florist 26 to 8 in the second half, finishing with 117 points to 226 for the opponents. Key scorers included Lassiter and Cromer for Paper Box while Swartzberg led Florist with 18 points and Ellington added 12. Officials listed Hedrick Farlowe and Surrett.
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Sarrett
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Surrett
North Carolina Tops Virginia Tech in Opener
UNC wrestling opened its season with an 18 to 14 victory over Virginia Tech in Chapel Hill. Cink and Harris won by fall, Broadshock and Torrey by fall and by decision, with Alexander and Demuro also earning decisions for the visitors and locals.
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Adams-Millis triumphs 88 54 over Greensboro in league game
Pepper Martin leads Adams-Millis with 18 points as the defending team controls the pace. Cooper and Spencer set the tone with crisp passing while Dawson helps bring the ball up court. Greensboro’s Blue tops the visitors with 13 points as Adams-Millis moves into a tie for the second half lead, with a big matchup against McCrary next.
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Byrd
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Catawba Tops Appalachian In Rough North State Win
The Catawba Indians beat Appalachian 34-26 in Salisbury to extend their conference streak. Lanky Tom Davis led scorers with 13 points as Hampered by a tight defense and fouls, Appalachian trailed most of the game before a late push fell short.
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Maryland Beats Duke in Boxing Duel at Durham
In Durham Maryland defeated Duke 6 to 3 in a boxing dual meet. Maryland captain Benny Alperstein fell to Chuck Kasik in the 135 pound feature, with Kasik earning a close decision for Maryland.
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Fracher
Jordan
Duke
Bradley
Uncommon Knowledge Facts From History and Literature
A collage of curious trivia from Eiffel locks to celebrity names, noting middle names, births, and odd anecdotes. Highlights include Beau Brummell, Jack Dempsey, Gandhi, Field and Wilde anecdotes, and Britannica‑style trivia drawn from Stimpson Kane and Smith.
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William Harrison Dempsey
Mahatma Gandhi
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George W. Stimpson
Bobbs-Merrill
Joseph N. Kane
H. W. Wilson
Rail abandonments spur highway led revival in towns
A National Highway Users Conference study finds communities cut off by rail have grown economically and demographically after shifting to motor roads. The report highlights increased population business and transportation access as rail service wanes.
Local Boxing Card Sees Knockout and Duke Decision
In a regional bout Sulli van was stopped by knockout at 1 20 of the second round. Heavyweight Vincent beat Raisin by decision. Referee Criswell of North Carolina State oversaw the event with timer Lloyd from Duke.
Processing tax on cotton becomes heated Washington issue
Washington January 14 AP processing taxes advocated by many congressmen as a lift for cotton farmers sparked a lively Capitol Hill debate. Southern leaders split with Bankhead and Byrnes both weighing support and opposition as details emerged of a plan to compensate land retirement with loaned cotton. Senator Smith proposed a sit down strike to break the impasse.
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Southeastern governors plan freight rate talk in Washington
The Southeastern governors conference meets Friday in Washington to discuss railroad freight rate readjustment and Wage-Hour law administration in the South. Attendees include nine state governors plus Virginia Kentucky Oklahoma Texas leaders, Southern publishers and lawmakers.
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Hydraulic Brakes in Lincoln Zephyr Improve Braking
Principal engineering in the 1939 Lincoln Zephyr introduces hydraulic service brakes with independent rear parking brakes. The system features four wheel hydraulic actuation, self energizing operation, cushioned pedal feel, and reduced exposed parts for quieter, smoother stopping with low pedal effort.
New Technique to Treat Stutterers Introduced by Doctor
Evanston Ill Jan 14 A new technique for treating stuttering announced by Dr Raymond Carhart of Northwestern University uses a two room setup with sound proofing and an adjustable listening system. The method aims to build self confidence by letting the patient read and talk alone while being heard by an instructor through a glass partition. It proceeds in stages culminating with the group listening on the other side. Not all cases respond equally, but the approach offers a structured path toward fluency for some patients.
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United States Library of Congress Largest Global Collection
The Library of Congress now holds the world’s largest index of print materials with over five million printed books and pamphlets in its diverse collections. Scholars and researchers access vast holdings spanning history, literature, and government documents.
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Airplane Altitude Record Reaches 645 Feet in 1909
The 1909 aviation milestone marks an altitude of 645 feet set during early flight tests. Pioneering aviators expanded limits as heavier craft and guiding tech improved. This record reflects rapid progress in early airplane development and experimental aviation.
Vehicle brake and frame protection features described
The text details a left body-frame channel with tubing protected by spring steel armor for road debris impact. It notes a rear-mounted master cylinder on the cross-member behind the engine, access through a body floor handhole, and a parking brake system lifting rear brakes by cable. The lever on the instrument panel provides brake application and release.
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