My Kingdom for a Horse but Ring Prefers a Bicycle
A neighborhood debate over what birthday gift to a young boy inspires two essays on horse versus bicycle. Parents split by gender lines, with horse holders praising reciprocity and longevity while bicycle advocates note practicality and safety. A related anecdote recalls Walter Catlett missing a game at the Polo Grounds, dulling children's view of him as a comedian.
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Walter
Bud Fisher
Walter Catlett
Polo Grounds
Bell Syndicate
High Point Firemen Headed to Asheville for State Convention
City Councilman Rodney Snow Fire Chief A B Horney and assistants plus 14 local firemen leave High Point today for Asheville to attend the annual state firemen convention and tournament. Officials expect a large attendance. Horney may be elected president as High Point aims to defend its water-throwing record of nine seconds.
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Rodney Snow
A. B. Horney
Oakes
Long
High Point
Asheville
State Association
Horney
North Carolina Association
Furniture City
Ashe~ville
Seven Jewels Elgin Watch in Fifth Anniversary Sale
A watch from Elgin with seven jewels is offered during the Fifth Anniversary Sale for nine dollars and seventy five cents. The price emphasizes value and duration of the sale event. Potential buyers are invited to seize the limited time deal.
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Hudson
Stephens Revival 70 to open September 13 in city
Preliminary plans set for a city wide revival led by Rev. George Stephens with a large tabernacle to be built at North Main and Church streets. Fred N. Tate chairs the executive committee as volunteers prepare for a six week revival starting September 13 and church cooperation is planned for evening services.
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George Stephens
Fred N. Tate
North Main
Church Streets
S. C. Clark
An Ffort
Joseph D. Cox
Milton Whitener
Cecil Marriner
Ed Millis
Clara Cox
Carter Dalton
C. Clark
Clarence Smith
C. C. Garrett
Stookey
F. L. Conrad
Tom A. Sykes
A. M. Rankin
Edgar Hartley
M. F. Crooks
D. A. Neese
Tabernacle
Howver
Don Cochran
Stephens
Rules of golf moving ball on readiness to play stroke
The article explains when a player is penalized for touching the ball during preparation. It notes that a move is counted if the ball leaves its original position even slightly, but not if it merely oscillates and stays in place. It clarifies the ruling defining when contact constitutes a move and resulting penalty.
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Innis Brown
Bell Syndicate
High Point Red Sox to Play Maxton in Week Doubleheaders
The High Point negro Red Sox meet Maxton in two doubleheader games at Welch park on Monday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday feature South Boston Va. visitors. The Red Sox management promotes top attractions for the city, promising fast clean baseball. Local crowds have been strong despite previously poor attendance. Special seating is reserved for white spectators at each game.
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High Point Negro Red Sox
Maxton
Welch Park
Boston
Red Sox
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