England sweeps opening Davis Cup singles matches
Fred Perry and H. W. Austin defeated Budge and Allison in straight sets in the 1930s Davis Cup challenge. Austin beat Allison 6-2 2-6 4-6 6-3 7-5, Perry toppled Judge 6-0 6-8 6-3 6-4 to give England a strong start as the United States fell behind in the five-match series.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Fred J. Perry
H. W Unny Austin
Great Britain
United States
Aus
Wilmer Allison
Perry
Don Judge
England
Lance
United
Allison
John van Ryn
Philadelphia
Orge Patrick Hughes
C. R. Tuckey
Germany
Budge
Jstin
Jerica
France
Austin
Per
Simuse
Major League Batting Race Shifts as Vosmik Overtakes Johnson
In New York on July 27 the American League standings show Bob Ao n of the Athletics dropping from the lead to a lower position while Ve Vosmik of Cleveland climbs from second place to top the race. Vosmik extends a hitting streak and adds 12 points to reach a .857 average, pushing Johnson from the top spot. The National League leaders list follows.
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York
Bob Aon
Athletics
Vosmik
Cleveland
Johnson
Young Bandits Take $66 in Bank Heist
Two youths robbed the Bank of Highlands in Phlands driving away with 66 dollars in hand and leaving behind several thousand in currency. The manager dropped the car and the bandits fled toward the South Carolina line as police pursued.
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O Young Bandits
Bank of Highlands
Phlands
Ndita
Highhere
F. H
South Carolina
Favorites Jinxed In Annual Sea Bright Tennis Tourney
Sea Bright New Jersey July 27 AP Favorites in the annual Sea Bright invitation tennis tournament were upset throughout the week as seeds fell. In the finals Gregory S. Mangin and Wilmer Hines will face unranked Mrs. Ethel Burkhardt Arnold and Gracyn Wheeler, with Mangin knocking out Frankie Parker and Hines beating Berkeley Bell en route to the final.
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Sea Bright
N. d
Gregory S. Mangin
Newark
Wilmer Hines
Columbia
Ethel Burkhardt Arnold
Los Angeles
Gracyn Wheeler
Santa Monica
Calif
Mangin
Frankie Parker
Spring Lake
Tigers Lead American League With 8 2 Victory Over Indians
Detroit moved into the AL lead by defeating Cleveland 8 to 2 as the Yankees were beaten 9 to 3 by the Senators. Heinie Manush sparked Detroit with two home runs, while Ed Linke was knocked out by a line drive and later hospitalized. The Cubs beat the Reds 6 to 1 to stay within 2 1/2 games of the Giants in the NL standings.
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Tigers
Indians
Senators
Yankees
Hugh
Pullerton, Jr
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Mickey Cochrane
Yanks
Cardinals
Cleveland
Detroit
Heinie Man
Ush
Yankee
Washington
Ed Linke
Heinie
Linke
Jess Hill
Jack Redmond
Ben Chapman
Cubs
Reds
Behin
Giants
Retail Trade Gains Persist Despite Heat Wave
Dun and Bradstreet reports weekly gains in retail trade across the country with demand broadening since the start of the month. Heat waves kept shoppers away at times, but wholesale markets show continued expansion and summer stock sales rising as May and June purchases release.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Asheboro Surges in NC Junior Legion Title Race
Charlotte Gastonia and Asheboro contended for the final eliminations in the North Carolina junior legion baseball race. Charlotte captured the Central district championship 7 6 over Belmont before 5000 fans in Gastonia, Asheboro defeated an opponent 7 6 for the eastern title, and Gastonia had earlier won the western district. The three teams draw for finals pairings with a bye to meet the first match winner for the title.
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Charlotte
Gastonia
Asheboro
North Carolina Junior Legion
Belmont
Grease Film Remains After Thorough Dishwashing
A single film of grease about one millionth of an inch thick clings to every dish despite extensive washing. The note discusses persistence of grease residue and its stubborn nature.
Democrats Approve Framework for New Tax Schedule
Washington July 27. Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee approve a tax plan with an excess profits levy, inheritance and gift tax changes, and adjusted surcharges. Personal incomes up to 150000 retain current rates, sur Taxes rise with higher brackets, corporate rates set between 12 1 2 and 14 1 4 percent across income ranges.
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Democrats
Washington
House
Ways and Means
District Director Refuses To Sign Sanitary Toilet Project
Raleigh July 27 The District No 3 director of the Works Progress Administration Phillip R Whitley said he would not sign a 1 million dollar sanitary toilet construction bid for 18 counties noting he cannot take the paper from the state office He called the Civil Works Administration program a waste of money and said taxpayers oppose it The statewide effort to fund toilets in four districts totals 3 409 756 and has been sent to Washington by the state PWA office
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Raleigh
Phillip” R. Whitley
State Works Progress Administration
Whitley
Civil Works Administration
State Board of Ealth
U. S. Public Health Service
Washington
PWA
Dayton Plans 10th Bryan Darrow Evolution Trial Celebration
Dayton Tenn marks the 10th anniversary of the William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow evolution trial with a memorial service and a planned celebration set for September 23 to 25. The event honors the science versus religion clash and Bryan’s prominent role in the case.
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Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Lions Conclude Mexico City Convention Elect Osembaugh President
The International Association of Lions Clubs adjourned in Mexico City after a record 5 000 delegates enjoyed a Mexicana and tours. Richard J. Osembaugh of Denver was elected president, succeeding Hascall, as the group noted record membership and 20 789 activities across 2 710 clubs.
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Mexico City
International Association of Lions Clubs
Lions of
Mexico
United States
Canada
North America
Roosevelt
Premier Bennett
Republic of Mexico
Senor Lazaro Cardenas
Lions
Richard J. Osembaugh
Denver
Lion
Dick” Osembaugh
Denver Sewer Pipe and Clay Company
Osembaugh
Denver Lions Club
Colorado Lions Clubs
International Board of Directors
Vincent C. Hascall
Omaha
Neb
Hascall
Legume Nitrogen Fixing Highlighted in Plant Study
Legume plants are grown primarily for their ability to absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere. This natural process supports soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Discovery Out To Win Sixth Race In As Many Weeks
Discovery, the boss horse of the American handicap division, chased a sixth straight win in the Arlington handicap at Chicago. Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s display had to carry 135 pounds, with Stand Pat as second choice at 6 to 1 and Riskulus 116 pounds challenging. Calumet Farm’s Skip It carried 96 pounds in the field.
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Chicago
Discovery
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Stand Pat
Wooden molars save man from dentist visit in Rockwell
In Rockwell Texas a laborer named forgoes dental care after a friend carves wooden molars. The improvised teeth work enough to satisfy him though he notes they do not look good.
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Rockwell, Tex
Local Civitan Clash Ends in High Point Win at Muddy Park
Under heavy rain and a sea of mud at City Lake Park the High Point Civitan club defeated Greensboro 17 to 14 in a diamond ball game. W. F. Batley earned the win as High Point notched its second victory over the Gate City club.
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High Point Civitan Club
Greensboro Civitan Club
City Lake Park
Greensboro
High Point
High Point Civitans
Gate City
W. F. Batley
North Carolina political history questions
A set of six prompts asking about historical NC events and figures: 1908 Democratic convention deadlock in Charlotte. number of Chas B Aycock speeches in 1900 campaign. railroad location politics between Goldsboro and Charlotte. 1845 corn crop contrasts eastern versus western counties. Tyrrell county formation abolition and reestablishment. 1902 bitter attack on Judge Walter Clark.
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Charlotte
Chas. B. Aycock
Goldsboro
Tyrrell County
Walter Clark
Nominating Contest Ends on 61st Ballot with Kitchen Victory
The gubernatorial nomination contest narrowed to W. W. Kitchen of Roxboro Locke Craig of Asheville and Ashley Horne of Clayton. Kitchen won on the 61st ballot and later defeated J. Elwood Cox by a large margin in the fall election. Aycock spoke to over 100000 people, traveling 6000 miles by rail and carriage.
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W. W. Kitchen
Roxboro
Locke Craig
Asheville
Ashley Horne
Clayton
Kitchen
J. Elwood Cox
Aycock
Goldsboro-Charlotte
Fayetteville
Raleigh and Gaston
Raleigh
Graham
Hillsboro
Morehead
Greensboro
John W. Ellis
Salisbury
Goldsboro
Charlotte
Piedmont
Mountain Counties
Carolina
Tyrrell County Formed From Albemarle in 1729 and Reestablished
The article traces Tyrrell’s origin as a 1729 precinct carved from Albemarle, its 1754 repeal, reestablishment by the 1755 assembly, and notes Washington county as the only later division from Tyrrell in 1799. It also covers Ind&e Clark’s nomination for chief justice amid allegations of aiding fusionists and advising Butler and Rus sell.
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Albemarle
Tyrrell
General Assembly
Washington County
Ind&e Clark
Supreme Court
Marion Butler
Dan Russell
Deaf mute couple arraigned in robbery case in writing
Herman Skeds, 26, and Florence Skeds, 24, both deaf mutes from Flint Mich, were arraigned in felony court on a robbery charge. Herman received six months imprisonment while Florence’s sentence was suspended on condition she returns home to Flint. Court proceedings were conducted in writing.
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Chicago
Herman Skedsmore
Florence
Herman
Flint
Mich
Chicago Defeats Cincinnati 5-1 in Sole Victory of Day
Yesterday’s results show Chicago beat Cincinnati 5 to 1 as the only game played. Today’s slate features St Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Chicago, New York at Brooklyn, and Philadelphia at Boston.
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Washington
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Peet
Brook
Asheville
Wilmington
Memphis 1-0 Chattanooga Knoxville 1-0
Memphis defeats Chattanooga 1-0 while Knoxville also posts a 1-0 win over New Gaines. The report notes Little Rock hosts Nashville in a night game.
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Memphis
Chattanooga
Knoxville
New Gaines
Little Rock
Nashville
Games Today Feature River City Matchups
Scores of early games include Memphis at Cha and Little Rock at Nashville. Knoxville visits New Orleans as teams clash across the schedule with several regional contests set.
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Atlanta
Teeweewens
Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
Rain Delays Piedmont League Doubleheaders
In Charlotte on July 27 rain halted Piedmont league doubleheaders as the Wilmington Pirates pursued a larger lead. Charlotte-Portsmouth and Norfolk-Richmond games were postponed, while Asheville’s Tourists and Pirates continued play with Asheville taking two of three after a 9-1 winover Mountain Men. Bill Alexander pitched Corsair’s win, limiting opponents to five scattered hits as Wilmington surged early.
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Charlotte
Wilmington Pirates
Bill Alexander
Corsair
Pirates
Taylor
Asheville
Potter
Major League Leaders Highlight Daily Stats
The report lists leaders across teams including Gehringer and Greenberg of the Tigers for runs, Veomik and Werber among top batters, Vosamik and Stone contending for triples, and Greenberg and Johnson leading home runs. Pitcher leaders include Lyons of the White Sox and Allen of the Yankees with impressive win totals.
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Gehringer
Tigers
Greenberg
PenSeanenene
Thletics
Johnson
Hite
Vesmik
Indians
Veomik
Werber
Red Sox
Vosamik
Stone
Senators
Athletics
Almada
Lyons
White Sox
Allen
Yankees
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