Swampy Thrasher Denies Twin Cities Contract
Oren Swampy Thrasher denied reports he had agreed to terms with the Winston-Salem Twins or Greensboro club for next season. He said he is a free agent and has spoken with both clubs but no deal exists. The piece notes his .350 batting and outfield kne toward a top salary in a strong Carolina league context.
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Oren
Swampy
Pard
Welch Park
Elwood
Lower South Main Street
Watkinsville Walloper
Winston- Salem Baseball Club
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Wehnston-Salem
Gardens
Red
Irby
Rip’’ Harris
Jete Long
Thrasher
Rube Eldridge
Doorwaie Eruption and Distant Humour in Verse
A quirky column notes a swift race sentiment and fashion mockery as girls dress plainly. The judge's quip recalls a bird with a monkey-tail ornament and a joke about a pedestrian meeting dust, reflecting humorous snippets from the era.
Mount Holyoke Repeals Rules Yet Keeps Limits
Smokers at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley vote to repeal student council rules against smoking while campus restrictions remain in force.
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South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke
Girls College
Season ends with managers blaming alibis for pennant loss
The column catalogs post season gripes from Willie Kellar, Boss McBunk, Larry Suds, and others. They rail at missing shortstop, weak pitching, and bought minor stars as excuses, all predicting better luck and a stronger showing next year in a tongue in cheek Sporting News style.
Panthers Prowl Home After Even Road Trip
The High Point College Panthers led by Coach Boylin returned from a Virginia road swing with a split, seeing the trip as a near win. The team broke even on the road, drawing praise for their gallant fight in every game. They will now host at home, aiming to keep the momentum. The Cats then visit Catawba College Friday before another home game next week. Fans tracked results daily through The Enterprise.
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Purple Panthers
High Point College
Virginia
Boylin
Panthers
Old Dominion
Catawba College
Sporting Department
the Enterprise
Iearn
Stove Leaguers Spin Tales Of Local Diamond Fame
In small towns players entertain audiences with tales of winter baseball prowess. Babe Eldridge is praised as a top stove leaguer for two hit games, while Swampy Thrasher is criticized for forgetfulness and weak play.
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Babe” Eldridge
Walter Johnson
Thrasher
Certificates Issued To New Corporations
North Carolina secretary of state reports new incorporations Parrish Morgan company Benson with 100000 authorized stock and 10000 subscribed by Morgan and Parrish parties of Benson McGuire Co Inc Hertford with 100000 authorized stock and 5000 subscribed by McGuire Campbell and Whedbee of Hertford Charlotte Tent and Awning company Charlotte with 50000 authorized stock and 2400 subscribed by Steffey Stefey and George of Charlotte.
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Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Parrish-Morgan Company
Benson
Jessee T. Morgan
Alonzo Parrish
John R. Parrish
Benson, McGuire & Co., Inc
Hertford
Phil H. McGuire
M. A. Campbell
Norfolk
Charles Whedbee
Charlotte Tent and Awning Company
Charlotte
R. P. Steffey
E. R. Steffey
R. C. George
Red Sox bolster infield and catching with key acquisitions
Boston strengthens infield and catching through multiple trades adding Emmet McCann Ramon Herra and Fred Heney among others. Keystones for second and third base compete with Todt and Lee while Alec Gastom Picinich Bischoff Stokes and Bill Moore provide depth. Pitching gains include Ehmke Ruffing Zahnizer and Delmar Lundgreen with a reinforced outfield featuring Ike Boone Flagstead Rothenthal Jenkins Langford and Shaner.
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Boston
Red Sox
Emmet McCann
Portland
Ramon Herra
Fred Heney
Detroit
Phil Todt
Dudley Lee
Herra
Keystone
McCann
Bill Rogell
Haney
Chet Fowler
Minneapolis
Seperai
Alec Gastom
Giants
Toledo
Picinich
Bischoff
Stokes
Bill Moore
Kansas City
Ehmke
Ruffing
Zahnizer
Delmar Lundgreen
Birmingham
Southern Association
Ike Boone
Flagstead
Carlisle
Rothenal
Jenkins
Elton Langford
Des Moines
D. W. Shaner
Lincoln
Garrity Leaves Wake Forest After Final Game
Henry Garrity directed Wake Forest athletics for the last time as the Demon Deacons beat North Carolina 29 to 28. An amicable settlement and his immediate resignation were announced by Garrity and the board of trustees after days of rumors and undisclosed charges.
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Wake Forest
N. C
Henry Garrity
Wake Forest College
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Garrity
Board of Trustees
J. A. Campbell
Princeton
May Organize Negro League in Greensboro Area
Frank Fitzgerald, manager and outfielder of the Greensboro Bears, leads a push to form a six club Negro baseball loop in High Point Greensboro Durham Winston-Salem Kernersville and Leaksville. He plans talks with managers of local teams and may call a business meeting soon.
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Frank Fitzgerald
Greensboro
North Carolina State College hosts first invitational high school tourney
The first annual NC State College invitational high school basketball tournament will be at Frank Thompson gym on March 5 and 6. Any state high school may enter. cups awarded to top two in each class. Eight players from each ranking team receive gold and silver basketball watches. Spalding championship cup goes to Class A winner for one year.
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State College
North Carolina State College
A. G. Spalding
Clarence Saunders' Delivers Low Cost High Quality Goods
A Clarence Saunders store emphasizes affordable prices paired with quality merchandise, aiming to attract budget conscious customers seeking dependable products.
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Clarence Saunders
Tournament divisions set for state special schools event
The tournament will begin Friday March 5 at 9 am with two games on 85 by 43 foot courts. Divisions include Class A for 300 plus enrollment, Class B under 300, and Class C rural schools. Trophy caps go to leaders, but a school may enter only one class. cross entries into Class A from B or C forbid competing in their original class. Entries close February 26 and State college will provide sleeping rooms and meals at 75 cents per man per day.
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State College Athletic Department
College Dining Hall
Helen Wills Eye Shade Becomes Fashion at Cannes
In Cannes France Jan 21 AP Helen Wills eye shade fad wins women players over here as in the United States and England. The white and green shade gained early favor at Hotel Metro courts and English players Lattherwhite Brown Scott and Tripp wore eye shades yesterday. Local shops report growing demand ahead of the sun defense battle at the net.
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Cannes
France
Helen Wills
United States
England
Suzanne Lenglen
Miss Wills
Hotel Metropole
Lattherwhite
Miss Brown
La Barba Retains Flyweight Title in Los Angeles
Fidel La Barba won a newspaper decision over Clever Sengio in Los Angeles last night to retain the flyweight championship. The bout featured sharp exchanges and ended with La Barba dominating the late rounds.
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Los Angeles
Fidel la Barba
Clever Sencio
Coveleskie Tops 1925 Pitching Streaks With 13 Wins
Chicago January 21 AP Stan Coveleskie of the Washington Senators earned the season’s longest winning streak with 13 straight victories beginning May 9. He often benefited from relief appearances yet kept the streak alive until July 30 when the White Sox halted him.
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Chicago
Stanley Coveleskie
Washington Senators
Covey
White Sox
Ted’’ Blankenship
Washington Star
Sam Gray
Athletics
Senators
Charles Ruffing
Red Sox
Vick Volleyballers Return for Rematch at Local Y
W F Bailey of the YMCA reports a letter from Vick Chemical Company Greensboro expressing appreciation for the hospitality shown after a recent game. Arrangements are set for a rematch tonight at 7 30 in the local Y gym.
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W. F. Bailey
Vick Chemical Company
Greensboro
Vick
Equitable Building Polishing Cost Reported at 21000
New York reports the annual expense to polish cuspidors in the Equitable Building amounts to $21,000. The figure highlights operations costs for the landmark site.
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New York
Equitable
Mtigue May Meet Paul Berlenbach
The New York state athletic commission approved a February 12 Madison Square Garden return bout for light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach against challenger Mike McTigue. Berlenbach is expected to finalize terms soon after McMahon shelved plans for an elimination bout with Georges Carpentier. Resiler had license revoked after a 60 day suspension imposed by referee Haley.
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Paul Berlenbach
Mike McTigue
Madison Square Garden
State Athletic Commission
McTigue
Jess McMahon
Garden
Georges Carpentier
Berienbach
Johnny Resiler
Resiler
Pasty Haley
Chicago golfers brave ice for 1926 hole in one at Olympia
Chicago players persevere through ice snow and freezing weather to start the year. Carl Wilkie of the club sinks a 280 yard tee shot at the first hole on the number two course during a three-some at Olympia Fields marking a 1926 hole in one start.
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Chicago
Olympia Fields
Carl Wilkie
Abe Mitchell Challenges Any American Golfer for 600 Pound Match
London January 21 AP Abe Mitchell Britain’s leading match player issued a challenge to face any American over 72 holes in the coming season for a purse of 600 pounds sterling about 2425 dollars. A potential opponent may be Walter Hagen but a committee of American golfers will select the opponent if several accept.
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London
H. A
Abe’ Mitchell
Great Britain
Mitchell
England
Archie Compston
St. George’s Hill
Surrey
America
Walter Hagen
No More College For Stribling Bride Says Freshman Cap Obstacle
Savannah dispatch reports W L Young Stribling will not enter the University of Georgia this fall. His bride told reporters she does not oppose study but believes he cannot uphold the dignity of a married man and wear a freshman cap.
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Savannah
API
W. L
Young) Stribling
University of Georgia
Stribling
Batavia Congregational Church to Offer Free Taxi Service
Batavia Isis reports the Congregational church inaugurates a free taxi program for parishioners unable to attend services due to illness or confinement. The service aims to aid shut ins by providing transportation to church gatherings and events.
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Batavia
Isis
Better Than Whiskey For Colds and Flu
An advertising item touts Aspironal as a guaranteed two minute cold and cough remedy endorsed by authorities and doctors. It claims rapid relief within two minutes, urges readers to buy at any drug store, and promotes use for adults and children with a money back guarantee if symptoms do not fade.
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Evrybody
Wycoff to Play N G State Quint Friday at Tech Court
North Carolina State faces Georgia Tech Friday night on the Jackets court as Wycoff, noted as an all-Southern football star, is expected to appear. In a recent scrimmage he impressed with driving scoring and floor play. Coach Hansen says Wycoff is in good shape and can add sharp passing to the Tech lineup.
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North Carolina State
Georgia Tech
State
Techs
Douglas Wycoff
Tech
Scrubs
Wycoff
Hansen
Women in bobbed hair win tug of war at athletic meet
London reports a playful debate after a tug of war where unbobbed girls won over bobbed girls. The scene sparked questions about whether hair styles affect strength, drawing a Samson and Delilah analogy.
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London
Samson
Deliah
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