Pointers climb standings as Patriots lead league
Locals the Pointers rise to second in the Piedmont standings, taking six of eight last week. The Greensboro Patriots sit two and a half games ahead after another six wins in eight. The team beat Greensboro and Salisbury, split with Greensboro, and swept Raleigh, with two games upcoming at Winston-Salem and two at home against the Bulls.
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The Nutcracker The New Journalism
Headlines echo a garbled mockery of Ruth and sports power with a spoofing tone about twins named George and Herman and a spree of wry mock headlines. The piece plays on public figures and press sensationalism in a satirical fashion.
Browning Tip for Pork Roast with Brown Sugar Rub
A pork roast browns and tastes better when a teaspoon of brown sugar is rubbed into the flour coating before cooking. The sugar enhances caramelization and depth of flavor during roasting.
Helen Wills Wins Big 1928 Hard Court Championship
Helen Wills won the 1928 international hard court tennis championship at Auteuil defeating Eileen Bennett of England 6 1 6 2 in the final. She dropped only 13 games across the entire tournament and did not play extra sets.
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Feileen Bennett
Eigland
Gelatine salad timing tips from a kitchen note
Do not add meat nuts or condensed milk to a hot gelatine salad. Let it cool before adding them but stir in before the mix begins to set to ensure proper texture.
Knox Team Wins Exhibition
Knox team wins exhibition 16 to 10 3. Errors listed for Hinkle Bryant Lacy Howerton Morgan Carter. Base hits by Clark McFadden C Kearns Johnson Green English. Home runs by Howerton C Kearns Green. Double play English to Bryant. Stolen bases Montgomery McFadden Bryant Hinkle Bally. Walks off Lacy 2 Howerton 6. Strikeouts Lacy 10 Howerton 3. Attendance 300. Umpires Johnson Warren Wallen.
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Sports Slants by Alan J Gould AP Sports Editor
Alan J Gould writes a sports column previewing upcoming seasons and notable games with analyses, player notes, and trends. The column reflects AP style and includes insights from major leagues and teams.
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Associated Press
Dempsey’s Future Hangs On July 26 Bout
Alan J. Gould reports that the question of Jack Dempsey’s retirement remains unsettled. A September return bout could be arranged with Gene Tunney or Tom Heeney if Dempsey wins the July 26 title defense, though many view such plans as wishful thinking. Tunney would pursue a world tour if he defeats Heeney, while Heeney would rush to England to handle tax matters.
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Tex Rickard Eyes $1.5 Million Gate For Tunney Heeney Fight
Promoter Tex Rickard predicts the Tunney Heeney heavyweight bout will draw about 1.5 million dollars in gate receipts. He notes Chicago and Philadelphia limits, cites nationwide advance interest, and says Dempsey was a strong personal draw during his era.
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Reds surge to league lead as Pirates stumble in NL race
The National League race shocks as Cincinnati Reds top the standings while Pittsburgh Pirates slip due to injuries. Great pitching and stellar defense by Hughey Crutz at second base spark the Reds, who could push toward a finish similar to last year with a strong run at Redland Park.
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Captain Big Billi Leads U S Davis Cup Team to Europe
CHICAGO June 4 The American Davis Cup squad of Captain Big Billi is poised for Europe after sweeping Japan five matches to none at the Chicago Town and Tennis Club. They sail Saturday to face European zone winners for the chance to challenge France, holder of the Davis Cup.
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Dan Boone Tops Piedmont Home Run Leaders
Dan Boone leads with 10 home runs in Piedmont, Molly Cox of the Patriot is second with six. Boone also previously topped Piedmont in home runs last season.
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Columbia Comets Lead South Atlantic League Standings
Sally League notes Columbia Comets with five wins and one loss in six games, outstanding fielding with only one error, and holding opponents to 20 runs as the league’s top defense. Augusta and Asheville trade places in a tight race while Spartanburg shows weak offense, and Macon loses ground as first-place potential looms.
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Schedules for June 9 Sandlot League Matches
Highland faces National Guard at Highland on June 9. Knox meets Hillcrest at Hillcrest on June 9. Piedmont hosts Kernersville at Piedmont on June 9.
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Local baseball and softball schedule lists June games
The notice lists games at Welch Field and High School from June 4 to June 5. Matchups include Commercial League Enterprise versus Commercial Bank at Welch Field, Y M C A versus N Telephone at High School, American Bakeries versus Monarch at High School, and Southern Railroad versus Public Service at Welch Field.
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Amateur league schedule lists Amos and Globe Parlor games
High Point Amateur League features Amos against Globe Parlor in Amos and Harriis Covington versus H P T D at High School No 2, both on June 9 with Hill Veneer versus Myrtle Desk also set for June 9 at Hill Veneer.
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Tri-County League games set for June 9
In the Tri-County League, Glenola faces Boston at Boston and Trinity Baptist meets Trinity High at Trinity on June 9. Mechanicsville Baptist plays Poplar Ridge at Glenola on June 9.
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French President Doumergue Plans Longer Summer at Home
President Doumergue protests his constraint as head of state and announces a longer summer stay at his country residence in the forest, continuing a pattern noted by predecessors.
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France
Doumergue
Ike Re Glorified Iroquois Ike Sold as Wife’s Gift
Hartford businessman buys the last Hartford wooden Indian named Iroquois Ike as a birthday present for his wife. She plans to convert the figure into a monument at a country home.
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Homes in Havana Packed Tight Save Space for Cars
Houses in Havana are built so closely that no garages exist and many motorists park their cars in the front rooms of their homes.
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Aluminum Shoes With Wooden Soles Worn by German Workers
Workers in Germany’s chemical plants are wearing aluminum shoes with wooden soles, a contrast to standard protective footwear. The unusual gear highlights evolving safety practices amid industrial chemical work routines.
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Pledmont and National League Games Listed
Salisbury visits Durham while Raleigh travels to Greensboro in the Pledmont League schedule. High Point plays Winston-Salem. East Carolina League matchups include Greenville at Goldsboro Fayetteville at Kinston and Wilmington at Rocky Mount. In the National League Chicago vs New York Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn are on the card.
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Baseball schedule featuring six Major League matchups
In the American League card three matchups headline Boston at Cleveland and New York at Detroit with Washington at St. Louis also and Philadelphia at Chicago. The slate lays out daily games across the league.
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South Atlantic League matchups list card
Macon at Greenville. Augusta at Asheville. Spartanburg at Columbia. Knoxville at Charlotte.
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Southern Association Schedule Sparks Travel Card
Readable lines show Memphis at Mobile Amahta at Nashville Little Rock at New Orleans and Birmingham at Chattanooga indicating upcoming Southern Association games with regional matchups.
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Paris Plans New Hospital For Middle Class Aid
Paris to build a hospital funded by the city to serve middle class residents rejecting charity hospitals. The note also mentions Sweden recognizing the legal value of a wife's home services.
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Sweden
Texas and Western League Scores Briefs
In the Texas League San Antonio beat Ft Worth 4 to 0 and Beaumont defeated Shreveport 11 to 2 while Houston and Dallas tied 6 to 6 and Waco won 4 to 1 over Wichita Falls. In the Western League Omaha lost 3 to 9 to Des Moines as other games were rained out.
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Southern Association Scores and Rainouts
Mobile defeated Little Rock 1 to 0 while Birmingham beat Chattanooga 6 to 4. Other games were rained out, leaving the schedule unsettled.
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Mobile
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Three Eye League Scores And Rain Postponement
Peoria 2 4 Quincy 3 1 Decatur 5 Springfield 6 Bloomington 7 Terre Haute 6 Evansville Danville rain affected games in action from the Three Eye League.
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Decatur
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Baseball scores from Midwest league rundown
American Association results show St. Paul 2 Louisville 7 Milwaukee 8 Columbus 9 Minneapolis 4 Indianapolis 3 Kansas City 7 Toledo 8. Second game called off due to darkness.
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International League Scores Roundup
In the International League results Toronto beat Rochester 3 to 4 Jersey City defeated Reading 4 to 6 Buffalo fell to Montreal 5 to 6.
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National League results Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 9 in 14 innings
In a 14 inning game Brooklyn falls to Pittsburgh by 9 to 7. New York defeats Chicago 10 to 5 to move within reach of the pennant.
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Baseball scores from American League games
In MLB action the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 5. The Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the New York Yankees 7 to 2. The Cleveland Indians were edged by the Boston Red Sox 4 to 3.
Pirates Open Eastern Drive With 9-7 14-Inning Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates, aiming to climb from the second division, beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 7 after 14 innings as Pete Scott collected his fifth hit. The Dodgers and 25,000 fans endured a tense, high‑scoring game before Brooklyn fell in extras.
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McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee
An advertisement urges underweight readers to try McCoy's Tablets promising at least 5 pounds gain after four 60 cent boxes or two dollar boxes. If not satisfied the druggist will refund the purchase price under the ironclad guarantee.
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