Employed Boys Team Optimistic Start in Local League
The Employed Boys of the Y M C A boast victories over Bush Hill Robbins Knitting Mill and Moffitt Underwear Company. They plan games against Archdale Denny Roll and Panel Cloverdale Dye Works and a second match with Robbins Knitting Mill, with a July 27 game and August 3 clash also on the schedule. The roster includes William Wheeling Douglas Whitley Lelon Cooper Woodrow Thomas Enoch Cooper James Grissom Winfred Hinkle Tate Andrews Ed Farlow Gilbert Clinard Robert Samuel John Bullock Philip Bryant Tyree Kirk Wyatt Wall and more. two star pitchers have joined the local American Legion base ball team.
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Theeste Boys Brotherhood
Y. A
Bush Hill
Robbins’ Knitting Mill
Moffitt Underwear Company
Chestnut Street
Archdale
Denny
Douglas Whitley
Working Boys
American Legion
Weaver Entertained Before Leaving U N C
Prof. Paul John Weaver head of the university music department, bound for Cornell to take a similar post, and Mrs. Weaver were honored guests at several parties in Chapel Hill. Dr. and Mrs. Howe, Dr. and Mrs. Dey, the Piersons, and Miss Alice Noble were among those who entertained them.
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Chapel Hill
Paul John Weaver
Cornell
Weaver
George Howe
William Dey
Scouts Go South To See Him
Al Dowtin star for the Chattanooga Lookouts draws major league interest as scouts from Wake Forest and others flock to see him. Dowtin, a left swinging shortstop with a powerful arm, posts a hitting edge over rivals in the Southern League. the Phillies hold first option on Lookout players with until August 15 to decide.
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al Dowtin
Wake Forest College
Dowtin
Chattanooga Lookouts
Phils
Chattanooga
Major League Leaders At A Glance On July Fifteenth
National batting leader Herman and Robins at .392 highlight a batting race as Ott tops runs with 85. Ott drives in 94 for the Giants while Terry posts 134 hits. Hafey and Freederick lead doubles, Waner tops triples, Klein leads homers. Cuyler 26 steals, Grimes 16 wins for Pirates, Foxx hits .391, Gehringer 84 runs, Simmons 91 RBIs, Manush 134 hits, Johnson and Gehringer 31 doubles, Miller 12 triples, Gehrig 22 homers, Gehringer and Cissell 13 steals, Grove 15 wins 2 losses.
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National
Herman
Robins
Ott
Giants
Terry
Hafeyv
Cards
Frederick
L. Waner
Pirates
Kiein
Phillies
Cuyler
Cubs
Grimes
Foxx
Athletics
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Manush
Johnson
Miller
Gehrig
Yanks
Cissell
Whitesox
Grove
East Carolina League Scores Report
Goldsboro 7, Kinston 38. Greenville 0. Wilmington 0 in 15 innings. Historic lopsided game leads the league update with notable pitching and late innings tension.
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Goldsboro
Kinston
Greenville
Wilmington
Speedy flying machine touted for patent in London
A new flying machine entered for patent claims 600 miles per hour, uses gravity theory, rises vertically, and can reach France in 4 minutes and New York in under 24 hours according to the report.
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London
France
New York
Andrew Jackson's Near 70th Birthday Led White House Exit
Andrew Jackson stood as the United States president nearing age 70 when he departed the White House. The end of his term came within 11 days of his 70th birthday.
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Andrew Jackson
United States
White House
Eugene Permanent Waves at Tovette Beauty Shoppe
The Tovette Beauty Shoppe offers permanent waves priced at $7.00 and $89.00 with shampoo included. Phone number listed as 2327. Located in West End near the Ritz Theatre upstairs.
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Eugene
Tovette Beauty
West End
Ritz Theatre
Davis Cup Finalists Narrow to German American Duel
The Davis Cup 1929 competition narrows to a German American showdown for the right to challenge France. The United States shows strong all around, while Germany surges as a rising power. In baseball, the Philadelphia Athletics seek their first AL pennant since 1914 as Bob Grove leads pitching and Jimmy Foxx competes for batting honors amid a crowded field including Heinie Manush Al Simmons and Mickey Cochrane. Detroit battles Heilmann’s odd-year bid as season performances shape the race.
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New York
Germany
France
America
United States
Berlin
Teutons
Wimbledon
Germantown
Philadelphia Athletics
Bob Grove
Jimmy Foxx
Foxx
Heinie Manush
Goose Goslin
al Simmons
Mickey Cochrane
Grove
Charles Albert Bender
Mack
Napoleon Lafotte
Athletics
White
Perry Williams Featured Amid Olympic Sprinters Buzz
American observers labeled Perry Williams lucky after he won the Olympic Spring title while the slim Canadian greyhound wowed the world in Amsterdam by routing top sprinters. Disappointment in the American team and stars like Wykoff Russell Bracey shaped the reaction.
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Perry Williams
Greyhouno
Amsterdam
Wykoff
Russell
Bracey
Site of the U S Capitol Chosen on Potomac
On July 16 1790 Congress established the federal capital district on the Potomac between the Eastern Branch and Conogocheague. The area later became known as the District of Columbia. The site echoed Powhatan village and John Smith’s 1608 visit. The choice followed postwar debates and reflected Washington's wishes. First Congress met there in March 1800 with Thomas Jefferson as president.
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The
Potomac
George Washington
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Lexington Fire Department team to compete at state tournament
The Lexington fire department tournament team led by Chief Dr A E Brannock travels to Hendersonville for the annual state tournament. Eleven members form the team and will run in the four days of competition.
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Lexington
A. E. Brannock
Hendersonville
Cross Word Puzzle A QUESTION PUZZLE
Puzzle hints list many clues for horizontal and vertical entries. Includes definitions for objects actions and names such as goddess of peace queen of tennis players Italian moon goddess and Olympian goddess queen of the heavens. Ends with Answer to Yesterday's Puzzle.
Caraway Drafts Plan to Expel Diplomatic Traffic Violators
Senator Caraway of Arkansas proposes sending home all foreign diplomats who violate Washington traffic laws. She would urge the senate to seek state department action after a DC police tally showed 34 diplomats and attaches cautioned over 11 years for infractions from minor violations to driving while intoxicated. none arrested due to immunity.
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Washington
Caraway
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Senate
State Department
Greensboro Defeated 16-0 by High Point in Legion clash
Greensboro American Legion were routed by High Point 16 to 0. Crutchfield walked seven in four innings before Newman finished. Greensboro committed 11 errors led by Kennedy at short. Reece had a solid game at second. Winston Salem meets High Point Wednesday at Cone Park for district title.
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High Point Legion
Crutchfield
Greensboro
Owas
Newman
Kennedy
Reece
Winston-Salem
High Point
Cone Park
CE Neteuas
PRTOW
Kocsis
Edwards
Ieeevesee Ee
Weil
Guinevetun
Mgmogy
Isiasi
Cyvscaueld
Clark
Hayworth
Harris
Conner
Neuman
Clodfelter
Cooper
Gaddis
Maske
Hester
Marlette
Scotch Geologist Gregory Resigns From Glasgow Chair
Professor John W. Gregory will resign the geology chair at Glasgow University in September. He helped lead the first white men across Spitzbergen and into Tibet, crossed the Australian desert in midsummer, and in 1896 trekked 1,890 miles to Mount Kenya.
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Glasgow
John W. Gregory
Glasgow University
Spitzbergen
Tibet
Mount
Kenya
Pointers Hit Durham in Weekend Doubleheader at Willis Park
The Pointers play Durham in a doubleheader at Willis Park this afternoon. They return Friday for a three game tilt with Salisbury. The Boonemen, in form after rainouts, schedule five straight home games Friday through Tuesday.
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Pointers
Durham
Willis Park
Salisbury
Boonemen
Rain Cancels All Piedmont League Games
In the Piedmont League all games were postponed due to rain. In the American Association Columbus beat Milwaukee 20 to 1 and Kansas City defeated Toledo 9 to 4. In the Southern Association Nashville won 2 to 1 over Little Rock, Birmingham fell to Atlanta 6 to 9, and Chattanooga edged Memphis 4 to 3. Only games scheduled.
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L. Pet
Greensboro
Durham Owsevee Ee
Winston
Henderson 'Eee
High Point
Salisbury
Pet
Greenville
Fayetteville
AOD
Goldsboro
Rocky Mount
Kinston
Wilmington
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Rochester
Toronto
Oak
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Newark
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Buffalo
Jersey City
Tual
Philadelphia New York
St Louis
Detroit
Enn
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Ewne
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Pittsburgh
Enne
New York
Sear
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Southern Association
Birmingham
Conwar
New Orleans
Atlanta
Bae
Memphis
Nashville
Mobile
Little Rock
Chattanooga
South Atlantic
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Columbia
Macona Ee
Asheville
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Pet City
Kansas - St Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville Soo
Columbus
Milwaukee Ee
Toledo
Piedmont League
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Standings and Scores From Latest Baseball Night
New York 7 Detroit 6 and Cleveland 8 0 Philadelphia 5 4 Washington 2 Chicago 4 Boston 3 St Louis 10. This brief round shows close games across major teams with several decisive losses and gains in standings.
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New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Baseball Scores From Evening Games
The results show St. Louis 2 New York 7, Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 4, Chicago 9 Philadelphia 6 with Pittsburgh 5 Boston 4. The slate features competitive innings and notable run totals across multiple matchups.
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St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Southeastern League scores take shape in midweek games
Pensacola defeats Montgomery 7 to 3 while Jacksonville wins 4 to 3 over Selma and Tampa beats Columbus 7 to 1. The trio of results shapes early standings in the Southeastern League.
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Pensacola
Montgomery
Jacksonville
Selma
Tampa
Columbus
Baseball Scores From South Atlantic League Night
The South Atlantic League results show Columbia defeated Asheville 4 to 3, Charlotte routed Knoxville 10 to 1, Greenville beat Macon 5 to 2, while Spartanburg Augusta game was rained out.
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Asheville
Columbia
Knoxvile
Charlotte
Macon
Greenville
Spartanburg
International League Scores From Newark To Toronto
Newark defeats Buffalo 11 to 6 and Baltimore over Rochester 8 to 6. Montreal beats Jersey City 8 to 5 while Toronto edges Reading 5 to 2. Competition covers multiple league matchups with varying outcomes.
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International Leagle
Newark
Buffalo
Baltimore
Rochester
Montreal
Jersey City
Toronto
Reading
Coble Remains Sent to Burlington After Services
The body of W. B. Coble of Alamance county was moved to Burlington for burial after funeral services at his daughter Mrs Ollie Meachem’s home in Lexington. He died after a brief illness, age about sixty, survived by wife, one son and one daughter.
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Lexington
W. B. Coble
Alamance County
Ollie Meachem
Burlington
Frank Wykoff Wins 100 Yard Dash At Class High Meet
Seattle report notes Frank Wykoff, California high school sprinter, won the 100 yard dash in 9.7 seconds from a strong field, nearing the world record. Claude Bracey placed second with Wesley Foster third as the Community Athletic Association staged the meet. Percy Williams and Eddie Tolan were absent due to a leg injury and a tour start, respectively. In the mixed 440 yard relay, Myrtle Cook defeated Wykoff and Bracey despite their handicaps, with Cook winning by four yards.
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Seattle
Frank Wrykoff
California
Claude Bracey
Texas Flyer
Wykoff
Wesley Foster
Washington State College
Community Athletic Association
Percy Williams
Eddie Tolan
Michigan
New York
Sweden
Wynoff
Caraway Pushes Senate Lobbying Investigation
Senator Caraway of Arkansas plans to press for a Senate inquiry when it reconvenes on August 19. He targets lobbying at the Capitol and wants details on lobbying associations and groups financing efforts, revenues, expenditures, and aims to influence legislation. He cites groups like the Anti-Saloon League and the American Federation of Labor as examples.
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Washington
Ppt
Capitol
Senate
Caraway
Arkansas
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Anti-Saloon League
American Federation of Labor
National Association of Manufacturers
Handsome Trophy Awarded to Mrs Fitzhenry for Family Raising
London reports Mrs Michael Fitzhenry of East Dedham received a trophy honoring 40 years of motherhood. She has reared 12 children and helped raise 9 grandchildren, a feat described as not easy.
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London
Michael Fitzhenry
East Dedham
Count of centenarians in U.S. tops three thousand five hundred
Estimates place the number of Americans aged over 100 at about 3,506, reflecting a growing cohort of centenarians in the United States. The figure underscores longer lifespans and aging demographics.
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United States
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