Deacons Top Conference Circuit Jim Waller Also Leads Scoring
Wake Forest holds a large lead in the Southern conference standings as basketball hits the halfway mark. Jim Waller leads with 108 points in eight games while Boyd Owen is second with 95 and Jim Cowan of Davidson has 81 in seven. SC “top flight” teams include Davidson, Maryland, Citadel, Washington and Lee, N C State, V M I and Duke, with North Carolina, Richmond and Clemson needing wins to stay in consideration.
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Wake Forest
Davidson
Maryland
Citadel
Washington and Lee
N. C. State
Duke
North Carolina
Clemson
Raleigh
Jim Waller
Deacons
Boyd Owen
Deacon
Jim Cowan
Lexington
Waller
Owen
Cowan Davidson
McFadden
Burrows
A Canvery
Knepley
Hicks
T. Andrews
Buchanan
Rumors Stir Over Skidmore and Local Sports Moves
A flurry of notes covers coaching rumors around Skidmore and shifts toward civic minded sports promotions. Plans mention a district commissioner for the semi pro circuit, new International board directors for the Semi-Pro Baseball Congress, and upcoming golfer Bobby Dunkelberger starting February 8.
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Skidmore
Carolina
Ays
George Blum
Win
Salem
Canada
England
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
Andy Merrillees
Charlotte News
Ito Bobby Dunkelberger
Bobby Dunkelger
Kimsey
Hendricks
Ready For Title Shot Joe Louis Fight
Heavyweight contender John Henry Lewis, after a long wait, prepares for a 15 round title bid against Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden. Lewis, 183 pounds and seasoned with 99 pro bouts, vows not to run but to rely on experience, speed, and ability. The Jan 23 event in MIT, N. J. frames a pivotal moment in his career.
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Mit
N. J
John Henwis
Dison Square Garden
Joe Louis
Madame
Joe
Lewis Allons
Metz Captures San Francisco Open Title
Dick Metz won the $5,000 San Francisco Open with a 36 hole one up victory over Horton Smith. The Chicago pro earned $1,000 and became the leading money winner on the winter tournament circuit with total earnings of $2,200. Metz is a protege of Gene Sarazen and is seen as a rising top player.
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San Francisco
Dick Metz
Chicago
Horton Smith
Oak Park
Metz
E. J. Harrison
Gene Sarazen
Penland Appointed Labor Inspector in Charlotte
Glen Penland a Textile School graduate of North Carolina State College is named inspector for the state department of labor in Charlotte. He boxed for the State team.
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Penland
Joe Glen Penland
North Carolina State College
State Department of Labor
Charlotte
Vardon Tops Styles in Golf, McLeod Says
Washington January 23 Harry Vardon is praised as the finest golf stylist Fred McLeod has seen Macdonald Smith ranks second and Robert Tyre Jones third in the senior PGA standings.
Keinton Mandeville man recalls luck stones game with Henry Irving
Oliver Chalker who just turned 100 recalls playing luck stones in Keinton Mandeville village street ninety years ago with Henry Irving who would later become a famous actor.
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Oliver Chalker
Keinton Mandeville
England
Henry Irving
Boxer Admits Strategy Amid Fight Demand for Finishing Punch
The fighter states he would seize any opportunity to finish the bout and plans to press advantages if a chance to land a finishing blow arises. He stresses readiness to act decisively while maintaining caution against overcommitting.
Keller Will Have Battle For Berth
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan 23. Yankee reserve Charlie Keller faces a bench battle with stars Joe DiMaggio Tom Henrich and Selkirk. Selkirk says Keller, a rookie with power, must prove himself among the top Yankee hitters. Keller hit 10 homers in 99 games and aims for a strong season.
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ST. Petersburg
Fra
New York Yankee
Charlie Keller
George
Twinkletoes
Selkirk
Joe DiMaggio
Tom Henrich
Babe Ruth
Frank Crosetti
Yankees
High Point A Leader In State Basketball Race
CHAPEL HILL Jan 23 A slate of 42 games this week in Class A B and C high school basketball was released by E R Rankin secretary of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association The schedule for the fourth week lists eight Class A 18 Class B and 16 Class C contests Greensboro High Point Durham Fayetteville emerge as favorites in Class A with three teams undefeated and Fayetteville carrying one loss in four starts Charlotte and Gastonia clash in Western Class A action Greensboro and High Point show power in recent wins Salisbury and Fayetteville also posted victories in the prior week.
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E. R. Rankin
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Greensboro
High Point
Durham
Fayetteville
Charlotte
Queen City
Gastonia
Raleigh
Wilson
Wilmington
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Sports Roundup Signals Race and Roster Rumors
New York reports flagging treason risks as San Francisco writers warn clients about overdoing Lou Nova. Davey O'Brien plans to retire from football. War Admiral losses blamed on a bent shoe in a Seabiscuit race. Harry Cooper's San Francisco Open score cited as best life moment. Connie Mack predicts Yankees can be beaten. Ellsworth Vines struggles to match Don Budge’s form. Tulane Stadium expansion eyed to 70 000 for Sugar Bowl. International league managers largely linked to St. Louis Cardinal/Brown roots. Dan
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San Francisco
Lou Nova
Davey O'Brien
Jack Bell
The
Miami News
Florida
Connie Mack
Yankees
Ellsworth Vines
Don Budge
Tulane Stadium
Baseball and team figures stir season forecast chatter
Howttye Torohto general Mannya nce features as Ogden Baltimore general manager, with ties to the Cards and Browns. President Frank Shaughnessy is a former Cards coach. Coast fans urge ending the Armstrong-Arizgmendi series. Horace Stoneham expects a colorful 1939 Giants led by Zeke Bonura. Buck Newsome’s drunk driving conviction shocks Washington and St Louis writers.
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Mannyance
Booses
Browny
Ogden
Baltimore
Cards
Browns
Frank Shaughnessy
Coast
Horace Stoneham
Giants
John McGraw
Casey Stengel
Zeke Bonura
Buck Newsome
Washington
A&i
Louis
Buck
Highland Y M C A Hosts Cage Games
The Y M C A Juniors and Midgets visit Highland Community Y M C A for two basketball games Tuesday night. After the junior contest, local youths plan to organize officially by electing officers and outlining programs in social activity athletics and community service with religious cooperation.
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Highland Community
Highland Mills
Swiss Natives Consume More Cheese Per Capita Than Any Nation
Natives of Switzerland eat more cheese per person each year than residents of any other country. The finding highlights Switzerland as the leading consumer of cheese worldwide.
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Switzerland
No record of plane crash caused by lightning
A historical report notes that there is no documented case of an air plane accident caused by lightning. The statement emphasizes that lightning alone is not established as a crash cause in available records.
College hoops leaders face exams as Big Ten and Big Six move
Jan 23 report from New York notes the major conferences have finished the first season stage and exams will compete for attention with few games. Minnesota, led the Big Ten until a recent loss to Northwestern, meets Illinois as the pace leaders seek to regain stride. Indiana and Minnesota sit tied for second at 8-1.
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New York
Minnesota
Northwestern
Illinois
Hins
Indiana
National Basketball Schedules Highlight 1938 Big Six Leaders
Kansas, after two opening losses, hosts Iowa State as it seeks a share of the lead with Missouri. California battles USC in Los Angeles for Pacific Coast top honors while Washington aims to challenge Oregon in the north. Colorado meets Wyoming in a Rocky Mountain clash as Alabama eyes SEC glory with Georgia and Kentucky looming.
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Iowa State
Missouri
Tigers
California
Southern California
Los Angeles
Stanford
Cardinals
Washington
Oregon
Washington State
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Alabama
Tidesmen
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia Tech
Tech
Vanderbilt
Parks Summer Defend Titles In Mat Event
About 100 amateur wrestlers are expected to compete in the Carolinas AAU meet in Greensboro tomorrow and Wednesday. Defending champions include George Zink 112 UNC and Charles Parks 118 Appalachian State along with Joe White 145 Appalachian State Odell Evans 174 Mt. Airy and Lawrence Summey heavyweight High Point. Full teams from Appalachian and NC State Colleges add strong college presence.
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George Zink
University of North Carolina
Charles Parks
Appalachian State
Joe White
Odell Evans
Mt. Airy
Lawrence Summey
High Point
Appalachian
N. C
Clamp Down On Women Golfers
The U S G A warns top women golfers and their sponsors to refuse free hotels and travel perks or lose amateur status. Edward L Cheney of Cleveland chairs the committee and says rumors claim some players accepted expenses. Charlotte Glutting notes financial strain on top American players and calls for easing amateur rules or opening all women’s tournaments to pros.
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N. C
Edward L. Cheney
Cleveland
Cheney
U.S.G.A
Charlotte Glutting
Italy caps hotel rates to end tipping for patrons
Italy enacts a rate regulation for hotels prohibiting tipping and allowing a 10 percent increase to benefit employees. The policy applies uniformly to all customers, shifting costs to guests to avoid tipping.
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Italy
Sun Distance Myth Upsets Seasonal Belief
Report challenges a common belief by noting the sun is farther from the earth during the summer than in winter, highlighting misunderstandings about seasonal distance changes and Earth’s orbit.
Bisons Take Conference Lead on Upcoming Road Trip
The Bisons, with a 2-0 conference start after wins over Salisbury and Gastonia, travel to Winston-Salem to face R. J. Reynolds. Coach A. J. Simeon may bench Lewis Hayworth with a cold and start Abie Short. Possible lineup includes Hartley Welborn Hussey and Horney with Short or Hayworth. The squad may also debut freshmen Bollinger Silman Reed and J Hayworth against Danville's George Washington high quint on Wednesday at eight.
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Lewis Hayworth
Hayworth
Simeon
Abie Short
Bisons
Salisbury
Gastonia
Greensboro
Winston - Salem
Hartley
Welborn
Hussey
Horney
Bollinger
Silman
Reed
J. Haywoth
George Washington High
Danville
Virginia Lads
Quint
State Heels Edge Terrors In Key Raleigh Tilt
North Carolina faces a Big Five clash tomorrow in Raleigh as State aims to pull into a three way lead with Wake Forest and Davidson. Wake Forest crushed UNC and holds a strong NC lead, while the Deacons clinch a tournament berth. Other scores: Navy over UNC 46 38, High Point 64 Atlantic Christian 42, Lenoir Rhyne 38, Appalachian 37.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Phantoms
Red Terrors
Raleigh
State
Wake Forest
Davidson
Terrors
Maryland
Deacons
Waller and
Owen
Navy
High Point
Atlantic Christian
Lenoir-Rhyne
Appalachian
N. C. State
Virginia
Tar Heels Open Intercollegiate Swimming Versus Virginia
Chapel Hill Jan. 23 The University of North Carolina Tar Heels start intercollegiate swimming this afternoon facing the University of Virginia. Coach Richard Elmer Jamerson, formerly at Oberlin College, leads a 20 man squad through intensive conditioning.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Tar Hee Tankmen
University of Virginia
Richard Elmer Jamerson
Oberlin College
Ohio
Trainer Jones notes Schenck as strong as Lawrin in current form
Hialeah Florida January 23 trainer Ben Jones says Joe Schenck is as good as Lawrin at this moment and would be a major factor in local handicaps.
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Lawrin
Hialeah, Fla
Ben Jones
Joe Schenck
Indiana Sophomore Stars Undergo Knee Operations
Bloomington report says Sophomore football players Cobb Lewis and Joe Tofil have knee operations in January. If successful, both could be fit for duty again.
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Soph Kneves
Bloomington
Ind
Cobb Lewis
Joe Tofil
Indiana
Geese use wood collars to guard against hedge penetration
In France broad wooden collars rest above geese necks to stop the birds from slipping through hedges dividing farms.
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