Bigger Conference Indoor Games Looming
UNC athletic officials plan the second southern conference indoor games to be held March 7 in Chapel Hill. Invitations mailed to 150 institutions from Mississippi to D.C. include 43 members, 35 prep schools, and 50 high schools. A 12-event program will mix conference and non conference entries open to all southern schools. Last year Washington and Lee won conference honors, UNC led the freshmen, and Augusta Military Academy topped scholastic events with about 5 000 spectators.
White Sox Weigh Trade Of Third Baseman Kamm
Reports say the Chicago White Sox may trade third baseman Willie Kamm to the Cleveland Indians for first baseman Lew Fonseca, 1929 AL batting champion. Kamm, bought from San Francisco in 1923 for cash and players reportedly worth over $100,000, was benched at times last season for unexplained reasons and was said to be on the market at season's end.
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Chicago
White Sox
Willie Kamm
Cleveland Indians
Lew Fonseca
Kamm
San Francisco
Invite 150 Colleges To Southern Indoor Games
CHAPEL HILL January 22 More than 150 institutions have been mailed invitations to compete in the Southern Indoor Games in March at UNC. The meet will mirror last year with 12 events and a possible increase in sprint and hurdle races from 60 to 70 yards. Freshmen scholastic and non conference events are open to any southern team, with invitations sent to 48 non conference colleges 35 prep schools and 50 high schools from Washington to the Mississippi. Washington and Lee topped last year’s meet, edging UNC and 10 conference schools. Augusta Military Academy won scholastic honors as Ed Hamm and other stars drew a large Tin Can crowd.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Ath
Washington
Mississippi
R. A. Fetzer
Washington and Lee
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Augusta Military Academy
Ed Hamm
Young
Georgia
Sandifer
Farmer and Barkley
Carolina
Harvard Quarterback Critiques Gridiron Ailments
Harvard quarterback Wood discusses football overemphasis. He blames spectators for mental strain on players and criticizes colleges for pushing constant practice and new ideas. He argues the game should please both victors and losers and remain enjoyable for fans and athletes alike.
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Wood
Harvard
Two Deadlocked In Billiard Play
CHICAGO Jan 22 AP Two Chicago players Allen Hall and Arthur Thurnblad share first place in the world three cushion championship with two wins no defeats Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia holds one win and no losses Johnny Layton the defending champion returns tonight to meet Charles E Jordan as he recovers from a shoulder problem Jordan's delay was extended while Reiselt faces Dave Jacobs Hall has a potential path to the lead by beating Scoville.
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Chicago
Allen Hall
Arthur Thurnblad
Otto Reiselt
Philadelphia
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Frank S. Scoville
Buffalo
Charles E. Jordan
Los Angeles
Jordan
Reiselt
Dave Jacobs
St. Louis
Hall
Scoville
Hunter Joins In Golf Pro Ranks
New Rochelle NY publisher Francis T Hunter influenced by Bill Tilden to turn professional. He will join in the exhibition for Tildens pro debut at Madison Square Garden on Feb 18 but won't tour with Tilden and Kozeluh. Hunters rise in early pro golf parallels his 1927 1928 rankings and 1928 national doubles/title efforts.
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New York
Bill Tilden
Francis T. Hunter
New Rochelle
N. Y
Hunter
Jack Curley
Tilden
Madison Square Garden
Karel Kozeluh
Henri Cochet
France
New Pitcher Signs Up With Pointers
R G Stallings a 20 year old southpaw has signed with the Pointers for the coming season. The six footer weighs about 165 pounds and played last year with Erlanger Mills at Lexington. He won nine games and lost three, reputed to have a good fast ball and curve and almost perfect control on the mound.
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R. G. Stallings
Stallings
Erlanger Mills
Lexington
Bowling Tonight at King Pin Alleys and Friday Match at King Pin
The Amateur Bowling league will bowl tonight at 7 30 at the King Pin alleys. The Raleigh duck pin team will meet the King Pin team Friday night at eight o clock at the King Pin alleys. The Raleigh team seeks revenge after a narrow loss in their visit to Raleigh. The Mixed Bowling league results last night show Fowler's Store taking two of three from A and P Stores, City Stores beating Sunshine Laundry, and Enterprise winning by forfeit. Fowler's star Meyers posted high single game 122, high set 322, and his team 1488, both league records. Forsyth alleys beat the King Pin team in Winston and moved into league lead. Causey led the local team, with a 98 first game and strong later games as Hemrick of Winston posted the high set of 353.
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Winston
Causey
Hemrick
Bowman
Comer
New Easy Way to Break Up a Cold In Stanback Headache Powder
A historical ad touts Stanback Headache Powder as a simple harmless cold remedy. It claims rapid relief of congestion and feverishness with no after effects, endorsed by physicians and dentists across the South.
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Sunday School Loop Underway in Local League Action
Green Street Baptist defeated South Main Methodist 20 to 7 with Steele scoring 14 and Mask guarding. South Main saw Comer and Hicks star. other listed players and substitutions noted. First Presbyterian beat Wesley Memorial 14 to 4 with Gomo, Abels, and Barrer strong. schedules for week include First Reform vs Welch Memorial and Presley-Baptist vs Wesley Memorial. Also a note on St Moritz tower of Pisa style lean in the old town church dating from 1573.
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Basketball Origin Told By Dr. James Naismith
Kansas City report recalls how Naismith created basketball by using peach baskets as goals in a Springfield gym. He discussed the game on KMBC radio at 11 40 p m each Friday, critiquing flaws and offering improvements from his half century of involvement.
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James H. Naismith
Naismith
Springfield, Mass
University of Kansas
KMBC
Highs Tilt With Winston In Local Scrubs Match
The Highs prepare for a 7 15 o clock tilt against Winston Salem junior teams. The feature varsity game follows. Winston is sending its second boys team as the Winston girls game was called off for graduation exercises in Twin City schools.
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Winston
Twin City
Gobblers Offer Menace To Carolina Basketeers
CHAPEL HILL Jan 22 A fast smooth working V I P squad of ambitious sophomores will invade Chapel Hill Friday night to menace Carolina s record of no Southern Conference losses this season The game starts at 8 30 o clock The Tar Heels have played one conference tilt and won from South Carolina 39 8 V P I looms a tougher foe and unless Carolina s offense clicks from the start their record may be spoiled Weathers scored 22 points last game and Carolina expected to start Edwards and Hines at forward Pelham and Alexander at guards and captain Jones and McCachren at guard for the Tar Babies.
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