Mee Poa American All Stars Face Thomasville In City Battle
Rube Eldridge returns to the mound at Willis Park Friday night for Adams-Millis in a win or take all game against the powerful Thomasville club. Eldridge seeks four runs for his team and promises to hold the visitors to that total or less. The event draws fans as the aged pitcher again headlines a city showdown with new Thomasville additions bolstering their lineup.
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Bootlegger Is Given Road Work in South Carolina
Poole of this county convicted of selling one pint of unlicensed whisky and began a four month sentence on the county chain gang. Special Magistrate Harold Dean presided in what was believed to be the first case under the new South Carolina liquor law. A late constable testified he bought contraband liquor from the defendant at his home. Cases of this nature must now be stamped out.
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One of the World’s Greatest Romances
Gene Stratton Porter's famous novel is highlighted as a landmark romance celebrated for its enduring appeal and literary significance.
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Good Matches Set For Tomorrow In City Golf Loop
The second round of play is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in the Commercial golf league. A. B. club faces Adams-Millis, Ducks meet Pentagons, City Hall battles Wacho via Bankers, and the Coterians seek revenge on The Enterprise club after a first-half defeat.
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Ocean Currents and the Gulf Stream Mystery
The Gulf Stream flows from the Gulf of Mexico and speeds up to about 65 miles a day near the Florida Keys. It then moves north along the Atlantic, with branches to the West Wind Drift toward Europe and the Canary Current looping back toward Africa, influencing winter ice and regional climates.
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Greenberg Cautions Against Early Home Run Record
Hank Greenberg says he is not eager to break Babe Ruth’s 60 home run mark and would rather focus on hitting. He has 25 homers midseason and worries about the pressure and being labeled a has-been if he tops Ruth then regresses. Greenberg notes Ruth did the record 13 years after his debut and believes he has time to pursue such feats.
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Norfolk Leads In Attracting Fans To Piedmont Tilts
Norfolk Jans led the Piedmont league in attendance for the first half of the baseball season with about 40,000 fans at home games. Asheville topped the circuit with 86,000, Richmond third, while Charlotte and Portsmouth each drew around 24,000 and Wilmington about 18,000 as overall attendance rose slightly from last year.
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Date Costs Young Swain Exactly Five Dollars
Durham report says Woolf Oakley was fined five dollars after a court ruling by Judge Walter Bass. Cc. R. Hamilton had ordered Oakley to stay from Route Six time, but Oakley returned from an afternoon auto ride to find his daughter visited.
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Auburn sedan stolen from 137 Wrenn Street
Charlie Abraham reports his Auburn sedan was stolen from 137 Wrenn Street early last night. The vehicle bears license 140-309. Police were notified this morning.
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Stephen Foster’s only child dies at Foster Memorial Home
Mrs. Marion Foster Welch, 83, daughter of composer Stephen Collins Foster, died of a heart attack in Pittsburgh. She declined life-prolonging treatment and was with her daughter and son, expressing regret she could not attend the July 5 dedication in Dearborn, Michigan. She authored the song Beautiful Dreamer at age 12 and later performed her scores for friends.
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Old Swimming Hole To Receive Marker
In Orangeburg South Carolina a marker will be placed at the former old swimming hole now cleared by municipal development including Edisto Garden and Edisto bathing beach. The marker will honor the spot where local boys and men found youthful enjoyment, carved from a rock blasted from the river bed.
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Frisch Defends All Star Strategy In Walker Start
National League manager Frank Frisch defends starting Bill Walker over Hal Schumacher in the All Star game. Frisch says he favored fresh arms and would repeat the decision under the same circumstances despite a 4 1 loss to the American League.
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Negro Stars Renew Track Duel Tonight
Jesse Owens and Eulace Peacock resume their duel in the 100 yard dash and broad jump at Ohio field tonight. The meet features many track and field luminaries and serves as a farewell before athletes sail to five foreign countries this summer. Peacock has held the Indian sign on Owens in recent meetings.
Wilmington Pirates Lead Piedmont Circuit After Doubleheader
Wilmington Pirates remain atop the Piedmont League with a perfect record after a rain delay forced a makeup game against Asheville. Charlotte Tigers won 8 to 4 over Portsmouth Truckers as Norfolk defeated Richmond Colts 7 to 1. Paul Donald fanned 13 in Richmond, Frank Laveque hit a homer for Charlotte, and Byron Humphreys held Truckers steady.
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Heavy Program On In S C Net Play
Charleston July 1 A heavy program today faces entrants in the South Carolina state tennis championship as rain and late arrivals limited yesterday’s opening rounds. Only seed Rob ert Little of Alabama beat Bill Bliss 6 1 6 1, with a large field led by Robert Bryan of Chattanooga and Martin Buxby of Miami Florida captain of the University of Texas farm.
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Wildcats Beat Melrose In Diamondball Thriller
The West End Wildcats edged Melrose 9 to 8 yesterday afternoon in Diamondball. B Connell and B Kivett starred at the plate for the winners while Stroup and Suggs led the losers.
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Coleman 18 Appointed Federal Procurement Officer
Raleigh officials announced the appointment of J. M. Coleman as federal procurement officer in the state. He will oversee buying all materials and supplies for relief programs, per statements from state relief administrator Mrs. Thomas O'Berry.
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Hydrax Described as Living Relative of Elephant
The hydrax is stated as the nearest living relative of the elephant. It is a small creature about rabbit size and is mistakenly labeled a coney in the King James Bible.
Piedmont League Games Today Feature Pairings
Portsmouth visits Charlotte, Norfolk plays Richmond, Asheville meets Wilmington with rain in the forecast. Yesterday Charlotte defeated Portsmouth 8 to 4 and Norfolk topped Richmond 7 to 1.
National League Games Today Open Date No Schedule
National League play shows no matches on the date. the schedule is open with no games listed. No teams, venues, or times are provided in the readable portion.
Skeet Club Offers Prizes Wednesday at High Point
The High Point Skeet Club invites shooters to an afternoon event starting at 1 PM with unusual white targets in the traps. Prizes await the marksman who breaks a white target, which are harder to hit than the usual brown and black targets.
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Winston-Salem Fair Plans Are Well Underway
The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Fair, set for October 7 12, is being prepared at full steam. Two children days separate city and outside district pupils, premium lists are at printers, and the lineup promises balloon ascensions, chute jumps, band concerts, a gasoline rodeo, racing, and nightly shows to surpass prior fairs.
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Sunday School Meet Slated at Midway July 21
Davidson County Sunday school convention announced by Shuford Peeler of Salisbury will be July 21 at Midway Church. Three sessions morning afternoon and night call for at least six delegates per school with lunches provided. The night program features Dedication of Youth to Building a New Community and a pennant award for best attendance.
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Oakdale Defeats Mechanicsville 12-1 in Seven Innings
Oakdale defeated Mechanicsville in a seven inning game by 12 to 1. Oakdale opened with a strong first inning and maintained the lead, with R. Foust going three for four including a triple and a double. A. Wall pitched a dominant game with 19 strikeouts.
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