Schmeling Sharkey Title Bout Set For New York June
The signings by Schmeling and Sharkey cleared for a New York bout in June with Yankee Stadium as a probable site. Schmeling earns about 37 1 2 percent of the gate and Sharkey 12 1 2 percent under New York Athletic Commission rules. Madison Square Garden holds an option on Sharkey for one title defense if he wins. Schmeling plans to return to the U S late in March to resume training after barnstorming and a stopover in Germany.
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Jack
Schmeling
Europa
Germany
Yankee Stadium
Sharkey
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Young Stribling
Cleveland
Tar Heels Take Big Five Lead With Wake Forest Win
The University of North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 32 to 17 to secure their second Big Five victory and hold undisputed first place. Weathers led UNC with 12 points as they showcased clear superiority over the Deacons in Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina Keteers
Wake Forest
Carolina
Deacons
Weathers
Jimmy Maus Signs Patriot Contract
Jimmy Maus has signed a contract to play with the Patriots again this season. Joe Mathes, business manager of the Greensboro club, said Maus began his pro career with the Pats after starring at the University of North Carolina as catcher. Mathes said Branch Rickey, St. Louis Cardinals vice-president, believes Maus will be ready for the majors after more experience.
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Greensboro
N. C
Jimmy Maus
Patriots
Joe Mathes
Maus
Pats
University of North Carolina
Mathes
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Lott Eliminated In Canadian Tournament
George M. Lott Jr the Chicago tennis star who has won the Canadian covered courts singles title four times in ten years missed the current round as J Gilbert Hall of South Orange NJ and Beckley Bell of New York advanced to vie for the championship in Montreal.
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Montreal
George M. Lott, Jr
Chicago
J. Gilbert Hall
South Orange
N. J
Beckeley Bell
New York
Administrator's Notice in Claudia H. Davis Estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Claudia H. Davis deceased of High Point North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims to exhibit them to the undersigned at the office of the South will be pleaded in thar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of January 1932 S L Davis Jr Adm r of estate of Claudia H Davis decd Roberson Haworth Reese Attys 1 29 16 23 30 2 6
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Claudia H. Davis
High Point
Guilford County
North Carolina
Office of the South
S. L. Davis, JR
Adm R
Notice to creditors of Clementine Meredith estate
The estate of Clementine Meredith deceased is before the Superior Court Clerk of Guilford County. Creditors must present verified claims by December 23, 1932, or be barred from recovery. Debtors should settle promptly. Dated December 23, 1931. J. C. Meredith, Administrator.
Administrator Named in Estelle Davis Estate Guilford NC
Having qualified as administrator with annexed of the estate of Estelle Davis deceased late of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate undersigned at High Point NC on or before the 1st day of January or this notice will be pleaded in of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 2nd day of January 1932 Eugene H Jarrett Admr te of Estelle Davis
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Estelle Davis
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
N. C
Eugene H. Jarrett
Adm
Held Ball and Jump Ball in Basketball Rules
The article explains held ball as when a defender refuses to play or two players grip the ball with no clear possession and no effort to continue play. Jump ball is the referee tossed between the two players in contact with the ball. Officials may call held ball near the free throw lane to prevent fouls.
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NEA Service, Inc
Sport Sparks asks readers to pick popular local sports
Sport Sparks invites High Point readers to categorize sports into spectate participate and read about. Thomas W. Sprinkle lists spectator picks horse racing basketball football jai alai and baseball while participation includes fishing volleyball tennis golf and bowling and reading bull fighting tree sitting.
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High Point
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Gaul
Williams and Howell Win Miami Pro Play
Eddie Williams of Cleveland and Earl Howell of Miami won a 3 and 2 final over Willie MacFar Lane of Tuckahoe New York and Charles Pairman of Kokomo Indiana after 36 holes in a professional tag ball tournament here yesterday.
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Miami
Fifa
Eddie Williams
Cleveland
Earl Howell
Willie MacFarlane
Tuckahoe
N. Y
Charles Pairman
Kokomo
Ind
Denver thief caught after bag of silverware theft
Police nabbed Lee Fernandez after a burglary at Mrs. Louise N. Tasher’s shop. A bag with the stolen silverware was found in his room and investigators doubted his account of a burglar forcing the bag into his hands. The value was about 150 dollars.
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Denver
Col
Lee Fernandez
Louise N. Tasher
Lee
France Urged Eight Hour Day for Women by Federation
The Federation of Women's Trade Unions in France calls for an eight hour day for women. The campaign emphasizes fair labor standards and better working conditions for female workers across the country.
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The
Federation of Women’s Trade Unions
France
Grover Cleveland Alexander Gambles Back on Catalina
Former pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander visits Catalina Island to train for a baseball comeback, staying with former boss William Wrigley Jr. and working on golf to regain shape.
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Catalina Island
William Wrigley, Jr
Grover Cleveland
Alexander Abovs
Dempsey Tops AP Poll as Nation's Most Thrilling Athlete
The Associated Press survey names Jack Dempsey as the most thrilling athlete, with 43 editors choosing him for the top spot. Boxing moments like the 1923 Firpo knockout and the Dempsey Tunney series are highlighted, while football leads overall thrills among all sports with 70 votes compared to boxing 62 and baseball 51. The Southern California Notre Dame game of 1081 and the 1929 World Series receive notable mentions for peak excitement.
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Noth
Associated Press
Eal Gould
New York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bobby Jones
Bill Tilden
Red Grange
Paavo Nurmi
Babe Ruth
Luis Firpo
Sode
Gene Tunney
Jack
Tunney
Philadelphia
Charlotte Downs Bison Basketball Team in 27 to 13 Victory
Charlotte High School defeated High Point 27 to 13 on the local court. Charlotte led 17 to 8 at halftime and maintained the advantage in the second half. Bell led Charlotte with 8 points, Hatcher added 6, while Ridge Sizemore and Guarino each scored 4 for High Point.
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Ting
Blackburn
Stevens
Miss Crowder
Greensboro
Nets
Miss Blackburn
Miss Stevens
Miss Lucas
High Point
Charlotte High Cagers
Charlotte
Charlotte Cagers
Bell
Quint
Hatcher
Ridge
Sizemore
Guarino
Ition
Post Peabody
B. Culler
Spirit world predicts business boom and 1932 election note
Fort Worth Texas reports from Rev. C L Sharp of the Fort Worth Spiritualist Church claim a message from a dead brother forecasts a spring business upturn, a 1932 presidential election impact, Democratic control, another Roosevelt, and a Manchurian settlement with Japan colonizing after China seeks a treaty.
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NEA
Fort Worth
Tex
C. L. Sharp
United States
Roosevelt
Japan
China
Henderson Directors Move To Retain Piedmont Team
Henderson North Carolina January 23. Directors of the Henderson Piedmont league baseball club were authorized to do all possible to keep the Piedmont franchise in the city. If unsuccessful they should dispose of the franchise. Action to keep Henderson in the cigarette loop followed a fans meeting. Baseball has operated here for three seasons as a civic proposition with many citizens as stockholders. A Wilmington fans meeting recently voted to seek a Piedmont league franchise for the coast city.
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Henderson
N. C
Piedmont League Baseball Club
Piedmont
Wilmington
Gorilla Jones and Piazza Meet Monday for Elimination Final
Gorilla Jones of Akron Ohio will meet Oddone Piazza champion of Italy Monday night in Milwaukee in the National Boxing Association elimination tournament final to decide a successor to Mickey Walker retired middleweight champion of the world.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gorilla Jones
Akron
Eddie Ran Falls Before Petrolle in Madison Square Garden
Eddie Ran of Poland was knocked out by Billy Petrolle in the sixth round of a ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Petrolle, with 150 bouts in eight years, landed a decisive right to drop Ran after a rallying display by the Pole.
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New York
Eddie Ran
Poland
Billy Petrolle
Ran
Petrolle
Madison Square Garden
Fights Last Night Roundup From New York and Akron
Billy Petrolle stopped Eddie Ran in New York while Chick Devlin won on points in Vancouver. Humberto Curi beat out Eddie Wolfe and Joe Walker edged Eddie Wolfe in separate matches. George Manley defeated Matt Adgie in Akron.
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New York
Billy Petrolle
Eddie Ran
Poland
Chick Devlin
Vancouver
B. C
Humberto Curi
Eddie
Kid) Wolfe
Memphis
Tenn
Joe Walker
Trenton
N. J
Dave Shade
California
Joe Lagrey
Johnstown
Akron
George Manley
Denver
Matt Adgie
Philadelphia
Raising Quail A New Farm Profit In North Carolina
Quail raising shifts from elite hobby to farm enterprise in North Carolina with many locals breeding bob whites for profit. The column notes licenses during closed season, pen setup tips, and the value of pairing quail, bantams, or Silkie stock to hatch eggs. It cites Beavers and drought context, plus local fishing transport to the outer banks.
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North Carolina
Southwest
Mexico
Coleman
Virginia
National Farm Journal
Coast
Lee A. Denson
Raleigh Weather Bureau
Carolina
Biltmore
Gilkey
Marion
T. E
Winston-Salem
Winston Sleuthe
Lexington
Ocracoke
Mystery sport Jai Alai stumps this writer
A columnist admits ignorance of Jai Alai while noting its strange appeal and the challenge it posed to his sports knowledge. He recalls Mr. Sprinkle's letter triggering a dive into sports history to understand the game’s origins and appeal.
Jal Alai: A Thrilling Old Cross Sport Gaining Global Interest
The game blends elements of handball tennis and lacrosse. It is rooted in Latin culture and has found popularity in Latin countries and growing appeal in America.
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America
Global Jai Alai Boom Spurs Training Looming Careers
It is almost a national sport in Spain, Mexico and Cuba where it has been professionalized. Trainers take promising rookies into stables and train them in the game. During training they get room and board. after development players earn 750 to 1500 dollars a month. Jai Alai is played in a three walled court with baskets strapped to the arms to catch and throw the ball against the wall. Points are awarded when a player fails to catch the ball in air or on first bounce. Six points usually make a singles match while doubles go to 30.
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Spain
Mexico
Cuba
College scores drift in scattered results
Wake Forest 17 and North Carolina 32. Alabama 34 and S U 8 25. Southern Methodist 20 and Arkansas 46. Local sports briefs summarize early college basketball results with mixed outcomes and no clear standout performance.
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Wake Forest
North Carolina
Alabama
Southern Methodist
Arkansas
Notice of Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust
Notice is given that by the deed of trust dated April 1 1931 for Realty Exchange Inc to M H Folger Trustee and recorded Guilford County NC the undersigned will sell cash to the highest bidder on Thursday February 11 1932 at 2 PM at the Municipal Building High Point NC the property described as Lots 65 66 67 68 69 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 in the J A Morris and R T Holton subdivision on Forrest Avenue. The sale is subject to taxes and superior liens.
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Realty Exchange, Inc
M. H. Folger
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
High Point
N. C
J. A. Morris
R. T. Holton
Forrest Avenue
North Carolina
Office of the Register of Deeds
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Sport Sparks
Williams and Howell
High Point High School
Cireensboro High School
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Patricia Hall
Kirkman
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Cecil
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Watt
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Willard Ee
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Ence
Brady
H. Culler
L. G
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Mask
Spirit World
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the King
Fred Morrison
Johnny Golden
Morrison
King
Betty Bowman
George
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Mickey) Cochrane
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