Panthers Edge Guilford In Tight High Point Victory
The Purple Panthers of High Point College defeated Guilford College 29 to 28 in a close, hard fought game on the local court. Monk Hill starred with eight baskets, Tim Manning led scoring with 10, and Smith and Ferrell both totaled 11 for Guilford with Bozo Di Marco adding five for High Point.
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Zym Court
HR. P. College
Guilford College Perdue
Ike Seasates
Wake Forest Coaching Situation Remains Unsettled
Wake Forest faces a coaching void with Hank Garrity’s resignation and no spring football plans. Professor Carroll notes action may come from the athletic council soon while candidates like Hartsel Major and Rabenhorst are discussed. Cadell is favored for baseball, and Hays just led the basketball team to a first win after taking dual duties.
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Hank Garrity
J. G. Carroll
Athletic Council
Prof. Carroll
Harry Hartsel
Rip’ Major
Harry Rabenhorst
Hartsel
N. C. State
Major
Wofford College
Rabenhorst
South
New Mexico
Louisiana State College
J. C. Caddell
Bob Hays
Garrity
Durham
Slight Baseball Rule Changes Agreed by Joint Committee
A joint rules committee of the major and minor leagues approved nearly one hundred changes to playing regulations. Key points include extending home run park limits to 250 feet, liberalizing the sacrifice fly rule, allowing resin for pitchers to dry hands, and new procedures for substitutions and late-game decisions.
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New York
Syracuse Club Features Youthful Prospect Team For Spring
The Syracuse International League club eyes spring training in High Point with a young roster under Branch Rickey. New president Warren Giles leads a mostly under 30 squad, adding veterans like Danny Clark and Chief Nason, while Roscoe Holm’s return fades amid option disputes. trades move Seree and Bliss out to Fort Smith and San Antonio.
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Syracuse International League Baseball Club
High Point
Syracuse Club
Phil. G. Bartelme
Syracuse
Warren Giles
Barttelme
Giles
Rickey
Arthur Oeschler
Stars
Binghamton
Kelly
Chris Seree
Fort Smith
Bliss
San Antonio
Baseball Sacrifice Rule Expanded Across All Fly Balls
Major and minor leagues ended a two day session by making the sacrifice rule effective on all fly balls where a runner advances to any base. Previously a sac fly was allowed only when a runner scored from third after the catch.
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New York
Johnson Reports On Pitchers Use Resin
President Johnson of the American League has submitted a full report on resin use by a pitcher. The National League favored resin while the American League opposed, but an investigation followed. Moriarity's demonstration suggests resin helps raise seams and roughen ball surfaces to hinder hitters.
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Chicago
Johnson
Rules Committee
New York
National Circuit
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Bears Triumph Over Northwest All-Stars In Portland
In front of about 5,000 fans Chicago Bears defeated the Northwest All-Stars 54 to 3 in a Portland football game Red Grange played for the Bears and George Wilson for the All-Stars during the first half only.
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Chicago Bears
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George Wilson
College football results from several campuses
Wake Forest beat Elon 35 to 20 in Winston-Salem. Washington and Lee topped Richmond 35 to 20 in Lexington. Richmond Blues defeated Fort Monroe 43 to 28 in Richmond. Sewanee over Howard College 49 to 25 in Sewanee. St Johns College won 32 to 20 against Randolph Macon in Annapolis. Chicago beat Ohio State 21 to 20. Georgia defeated Georgia Tech 33 to 29 in Athens. Tulane won 52 to 31 against Auburn in New Orleans.
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Elon
Lexington
Washington and Lee
University of Richmond
Richmond
Richmond Blues
Fort Monroe
Sewanee Tonn
Sewanee
Howard College
Annapolis
St. Johns College
Randolph Macon
Chicago
Ohio State
Athens
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
New Orleans
Tulane
Auburn
The Wheeling Brother Drains The Bar In Odd Tale
A whimsical verse notes a Wheeling youth who drinks until the floor and ceiling appear mixed. It then pivots to a pun about a home run daily boosting pay and a single daily keeping a job secure, closing with a playful line from Purple Cow.
Duke Duncan Denies Raleigh Exit From Piedmont League
Reports circulated that Raleigh would be dropped from the Piedmont league were dismissed by Duke Duncan who said the Capitals would operate as normal. Other clubs might leave, but the Capital City faced fewer financial losses than peers in 1924 and 1923.
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Duke Duncan
Duke
Caps
Panthers Improve As Forward Play Shines In Comeback
The Purple Panthers at High Point College show vast improvement, with sharper forward shooting and a cohesive team effort. A late NC State rally denied them a win, and the column predicts a possible reversal if the teams meet again.
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High Point
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Meekin Among Leaders in Eastern League Fielding
Billy Meekin former Pointer infielder ranked among top fielding third basemen in the Eastern League last season with Worcester. He appeared in 72 games in the Class A circuit and made 12 errors for a .957 fielding percentage. He finished the season with Portsmouth in the Virginia League and may play for Danville next season as Bob Higgins has offered a large contract.
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Meekin
Portsmouth
Danville
Bob Higgins
Carroll Faces Hard Task Rebuilding Monroe Team
Carroll has a tough job ahead at Monroe Louisiana where he will manage next season. Only two players from last year return Happy Albrecth and pitcher Jean Munn. He plans to recruit largely from the Piedmont league and has offered Loren Thrasher a contract though Thrasher cannot attend.
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Monroe
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Albrecth
Jean Munn
Carroll
Piedmont League
Loren “Swampy
Thrasher
Bootlegger’s Daughter Inspires Quiet Affection
A fragment recalls a line about a bootlegger’s daughter who evokes enduring love. The terse verse hints at affection amid rough origins and literary wit, attributed to Ralph W. Wolfe.
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Ralph W, Wolfe
Those at the head of the table make the speeches
A Wisconsin Octopus opinion piece notes social hierarchies at meals with leaders speaking while others endure smaller portions and leftovers during gatherings.
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Wisconsin
Why are all the roads leading to the big cities plastered with Bromo Seltzer signs
A reader asks about the proliferation of Bromo Seltzer advertisements on roads to major cities and wonders about the marketing strategy behind the signage trend.
Carolina wrestlers crush Concord YMCA 33 to 0
In Chapel Hill on January 30 the Carolina wrestlers dominated Concord YMCA, winning every match and defeating them 33 to 0. The meet showcased decisive performances from Carolina with no losses.
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Carolina Grapplers
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Granite slab quarried in large 100000 foot block
A single granite slab measuring 100000 feet in length was recently quarried. The find highlights a sizable natural stone block suitable for large construction projects and may affect regional supply. No individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Spaniard Franco Completes Longest Spain to Argentina Flight
After about 15 hours in the air the Spanish pilot Franco completed the longest and most perilous stage of the sea flight from Spain to Argentina. The aircraft landed in the sea off Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, at 8 o clock this evening with Plus Ulra in command.
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State High Gagers Ready for Annual Championship
North Carolina high schools prepare for the 12th annual state basketball championship overseen by the State High School Athletic Association. Entry blanks are due by February 6, with conferences to follow and the final set for Chapel Hill in early March. The federation governs football baseball track and tennis with 197 member schools. A trophy will be awarded to the champ.
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Senators Release Four Vet Players From Washington Americans
Four ten year veterans Bob Veach Harry Nemo Seibold Everett Scott and Alan Russell were released unconditionally by the Washington Americans. Griffith announced in Tampa that the players may sell their services and that every major league club waived on them.
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Washington Americans
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Tampa
Bob Veach
Harry “Nemo” Seibold
Everett Scott
Alan Russell
Wills Worries Over Rule While On Gallia Tour
Helen Wills wins three matches in Cannes tourney but unsettled by New York telegrams questioning amateur status due to her writing for American papers. She defies claims, says articles aid young players and do not cover her matches, awaiting public judgment after first article appears.
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France
Helen Wills
New York
R. E. Haylock
Norfolk
England
Jack Hilliard
Evelyn Jones
Felix Poulin
Wills- Hilliard
Acoe
Violent Hurricanes Tales Return from Bermuda
Widespread tales of brutal hurricanes reach Bermuda and are linked to dramatic works. Rumors suggest sailors brought back storm stories that may have inspired a Shakespearean setting in The Tempest.
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