Giants Beat Braves 7 6 in Rain-Soaked Series Opener
Boston July 25 Giants grab an even break in the series by beating the Braves 7 to 6. Virgil Barnes pitched for New York. Joe Genewich started for Boston and exited in the first inning with follow-up relief from Bill Ryan Jess Barnes Vargas and Leimer. Other scores note Cardinals over Pirates 7-2 in Pittsburgh, Reds top Cubs 3-2, Athletics rally past Red Sox 8-2, White Sox beat Tigers 6-3, and Indians thump Browns 12-7.
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Athletics
Braves
RED Sox
Boston
Virgil Barnes
Joe Genewich
Bill Ryan
Jess Barnes
Bill Vargas
New York
V. Barnes
Snyder
Genewigh
Ryan
J. Barnes
Vargas
Leimer
Bryan condemns evolutionists in Tennessee speech
In Winchester Tennessee on July 25 William Jennings Bryan attacked evolutionists following the Dayton Scopes trial verdict. He said Darwinism chills students and urged Christian teaching, praising faith and warning that atheism would usurp public schools, while defending Darrow and pledging to promote Christ in Tennessee.
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Winchester
Tenn
William Jennings’ Bryan
Dayton
J. T. Scopes
Tennessee
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Preacher Here 10 Head Committee Rev Milton Whitener
Rev Milton Whitener reports the summer missionary conference in the new Catawba College buildings drew over a thousand attendees with 225 students enrolled. The 1926 conference committee includes Whitener as chairman J H Keller China Grove A O Leonard Lexington and two ladies from Concord and Lincolnton.
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Milton Whitener
Salisbury
New
Catawba College
Reformed Church
J. H. Keller
China Grove
A. O. Leonard
Lexington
W. P. Mabery
Concord
J. C. Shuford
Lincolnton
Results Across Regions Amid Rain Delays and Wins
Regional scores show Virginia Norfolk 7 Kinston 6 and Portsmouth 2 Wilson 7 with several games postponed due to rain. International Rochester 10 Toronto 9 3 Syracuse 6 Buffalo 5 Cincinnati 3 1 Chicago 2 8 St. Louis 7 Pittsburgh 2. Florida State Tampa 6 Lakeland 5 St Petersburg 7 Sanford 0. Piedmont Winston-Salem 4 Durham 1. Raleigh’s area games noted with multiple small-city pairings and rain delays.
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Brooklyn
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Cleveland
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Salisbury-Spencer
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Southern Association
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Wee
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Little Rock
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Eanae
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Rocky Mount
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South Atlantic League
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Greenville
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Knoxville
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Wilson
Richmond
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Toledo
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St. Paul
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
Tampa
Lakeland
St. Petersburg
Sanford
South Atlantic Columbia
Asheville
Spartanburg
Macon
Piedmont Winston-Salem
Rateigh
Salisbury
Silver Fox Wins Cincinnati Derby at Coney Island
Silver Fox with Fator up won the $25,000 Cincinnati derby at Coney Island track in Cincinnati, finishing two and a half lengths ahead of King Nadi and Caraectus. The mile and a quarter time was 2:02 1-5. Payouts included 87.20 for a $2 win ticket, with place and show prices of 3.20, 2.90, and 5.00 respectively.
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Fator
Coney Island
King Nadi
Caraectus
Silver Fox
Changed umpire decision sparks Danville riot after game
In Danville the Salisbury-Spencer vs Danville baseball game ended 5 to 4 after 11 innings. Umpire O'Toole altered two calls in favor of Salisbury-Spencer, provoking bottles hurled at him and a near riot as police escorted him from the park. Danville fans called it robbery, while Millsaps anchored Danville's infield and the game featured strong play across the innings.
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O’toole
O'Toole
Salisbury-Spencer
Millsaps
Salisbury
Ington
Staley
Stockton
Cashion
Sanders
McDonald
Mullen
Elliott
Grieshaber
Phillips
Douglas
Herndon
J. Smith
Thrasher
Barrett
Gober
Rf Schmidt
Twins Defeat Ledbetter's in 4-1 Victory at Winston-Salem
In Winston-Salem on July 25 the Twins hammered Ledbetter for under 12 hits and beat Durham 4 to 1. The Bovines managed just three hits as Winston-Salem scored all runs in the first and third frames, holding them scoreless until the seventh. A brilliant solo homer by Charlie Carroll highlighted the game amid notable individual plays.
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St. Louis Brown
Cleveland Indians
Sisler
Indians
Buckeye
Cole
Edwards
Miller
L. Sewell
Myatt
Danforth
Wingard
Vangilder
Gaston
Hargrave
Winston-Salem
Twins
Ledbetter
Durham
Bovines
Turner
Charlie Carroll
Bourg
H. Smith
Mallonee
Lennox
Beasley
Hazen
Hayworth
Pets
Winston Salem
Irby
Carroll
Correll
Maltby
Morgan and
Richardson
Pickett Enters Charlotte Hospital For Treatment
F M Pickett a local textile man and esteemed citizen was taken to Charlotte Friday afternoon to enter a hospital for treatment He is president of the Pickett Cotton mill and has been in ill health for several months He underwent an operation in a Richmond Virginia hospital about two months ago
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F. M. Pickett
Charlotte
Mr. Pickett
Pickett Cotton Mill
Vie
Richmond
Drizzle Fails to Delay Raleigh Wins 8 7 in 11 Innings
In Raleigh on July 25 a rain-soaked Patriots capitals game stretched to 11 innings, Raleigh overcoming Greensboro 8 to 7 after a muddy diamond caused numerous errors. Hackney earned the win as heavy showers paused play and the crowd reached 1,750.
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Raleigh
Patriots
Capitals
Greensboro
Masonic Picnic in Elkin Draws Large Attendance
The annual Masonic picnic set for August 6 in Elkin gathers the Masons of Surry Yadkin and surrounding counties to benefit the Oxford Orphanage. District Deputy Grand Master W S Reich started the event seven years ago, with local support from A M Smith Captain E L Byrd and regional manufacturers. Distinguished speakers Jake F Newell and Senator Lee S Overman are expected as thousands flock to the grounds praised for their elaborate facilities and generous donations.
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Surry
Yadkin
W. S. Reich
Oxford
A. M. Smith
E. L. Byrd
Oxford Orphanage
Jake F. Newell
Charlotte
Lee S. Overman
Trinity Wallops Local Team 23 To 0
Trinity defeats High Point 23 to 0 in an afternoon game. Trinity’s strong batting and errors by High Point led to a lopsided score. Batteries: Trinity Johnson Payne and Holton. High Point W Willard F Willard Rutledge. Notable hits include Bolton and Payne with multiple bases.
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Trinity
High Point
Johnson
Payne
Holton
W. Willard
F. Willard
Rutledge
Bolton
P. Payne
Parkin
Craven
J. Payne
Scouts honored for fighting blaze near Jamestown
Palmetto Fire Insurance gifts three 300 candlepower lamps to Boy Scouts at Camp Uwharig for aiding a residence fire near Jamestown. Scout Executive Gordon A. Blair coordinated the response that prevented major damage and a grateful insurer sent thanks from Cox and Hawks, noting the scouts’ daily fire drills and vigilance.
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Jamestown
Palmetto Fire Insurance Company
Camp
Uwhariig
Gordon A. Blair
Southern Real Estate Company
Greensboro
E. E
Bertha L. Hassell
Cox
Tomlinson Team Defeats Asheboro 9 to 3 In Tri County
The Tomlinson nine registered a 9 to 3 win over Asheboro yesterday afternoon, while Erlanger beat Asheboro 4 to 2 in another Tri County league game. In Chicago, William Tilden faced a stiff test before prevailing 6-4, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 8-6 to reach the Illinois men's singles final.
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Thomasville Chair Company
Tomlinson
Erlanger
Asheboro
Mason picnic invitation noted by Grand Lodge leader
"We hope that every Mason who reads this will consider it a special invitation to attend this picnic and offer his aid in every way possible for the benefit of this great institution," said Mr. Reich. "Last but not least, our own beloved Leon Cash, grand master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, will be there to see that everything is done in proper order."
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Reich
Leon Cash
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Narrow Price Changes In the Bonds Market
New York July 26 Extremely narrow price fluctuations marked today's quiet bond trading as the general average fell to the week's lowest. Convertible oil liens moved lower amid petroleum weakness while Pan American and Skelly bonds showed heaviness. Some semi speculative railroad issues like Frisco Seaboard Katy and St Paul advanced slightly amid small gains. A single sale of St Lawrence and Adirondack second Sixes at 192% marked a notable rise.
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Pan American
Skelly
Frisco
Seaboard
Katy
St. Paul
Ten Inning Victory For Raganites In Extra Innings
Special to The West Enterprise Thomasville July 25. Raganites edged Amazon 5 to 3 in ten innings after a tense pitchers duel scoreless through six. Blue and Batman each earned a triple while Sears and Batman starred for Amazon in a hard fought extra frame. Batteries: Ragan F Harrington and Long. Amazon Sears and Batman.
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Amazon
Ralads
Tun
Raganites
Ragan
Arzous
Blue
Batman
Razan
F. Harrington
Long
Sears
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