Biants Seek New First Baseman As MLB Trade Deadline Near
The Associated Press reports teams pursue upgrades before midnight deadline. New York Yankees and Giants consider first base additions to bolster power and balance, with Hen limited to rumors about Ralph Camilli and other candidates. Talks center on Terry’s potential replacement and Mel Ott’s slump, while other clubs weigh lineup changes ahead of the 1940 season stretch.
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Bill Bom
Associated Press
New York
Yankees
Giants
Manill Terry
Angrolph Camilli
Terry
Harry Danningilli
Bill Atwood
McCarthy
Mel Ott
Ued
Leiber
Bob Feller
Ies
Yanks
Joe McCarthy
Monte
Spurgeon
Spud
O’s Cubs
White Sox
Polo Grounds
Fous
Budge Seen as Favorite for Davis Cup by English Experts
English tennis writers after Donald Budge's opening at Queens Club see the Davis Cup crossing the ocean as likely. Five of six AP pollsters favor America, with Germany as lone challenger. Budge's stronger serve and crisper forehand noted. Frankie Parker criticized for lacking a forehand and health concerns on Grant.
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London
Donald Budge
Eengland
Associated Press
Queens Club
Germany
America
England
Jerry Duxhall
Austin
von Cramm
Grant
Frankie Parker
Henry Billington
Bitsy
Budge
Pures Battle In First Qualifying Round At Southern Amateur
In Charlotte the opening 18 holes of the 36 hole qualifying for the 35th Southern Amateur unfold at the Country Club. favorites Haas and Yates lead among a field that includes Munger defending champion and Perry Dowtin Horner Laxton Vann among others. Munger exempt from qualifying for one of 34 championship spots. Yates notes strong wood work with some putting inconsistencies.
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Charlotte
Charlotte Country Club
Freddie Haas
New Orleans
Charlie Yates
Atlanta
Jack Munger
Dallas
Texas
Haas
Memphis
Sam Perry
Birmingham
al Dowtin
Wake Forest College
Tary
Scudday Horner
Montgomery
Ala
Erwin Laxton
Leonard Vann
Munger
Golfers Win In Match At Emerywood With Three Clubs
Golfers from Winston Salem and Greensboro defeated by Emerywood in a junior mix match held yesterday afternoon. Point led with scores including Garrett 81 and Woollen 86 while Winston entries trailed with Belton 83 and Willis 87. Greensboro and other clubs fielded strong scorers as Emerywood seniors seek revenge after a prior Four Points win.
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Winston-Salem
Winston
Greensboro
Point
Jack Garrett
Diffendal
Frosty
Ed Woollen
Jack
John Diffendal
Gayle
Miles Gayle
Ansel Snow
Salem
Joe Belton
Perry
J. Willis
J. Coan
Bill
DeWitt Nunn
Thomas
Boro
Jack Helms
R. Wharton
D. Remmy
Bob Mclean
R. Taylor
Er McManus
Nother Inter
Rywood
Sebastian Bach’s Blindness Linked to Eye Strain
Sebastian Bach’s vision deteriorated after months of straining to copy an ancient manuscript in secret. Medical observers note eye strain and overwork as likely factors in his temporary blindness.
Baseball doubleheader slate in AL matchups today
Cleveland visits New York while Detroit goes to Washington and Chicago plays Bosoth. St Louis travels to Philadelphia as AL teams seek early season results.
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Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
National League Schedule Highlights Matchups
National League games include New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with no games played yesterday.
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National League
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cunningham Will Run Greatest Race
Princeton coach Matty Geis predicted Glenn Cunningham will run the race of his career at Princeton’s fourth annual invitation track meet. He expects the classic mile to decide if Cunningham can lower the 4 06.7 world record, noting the Kansan is ready to push hard from the start to break the mark.
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Princeton
N. J
Matty Geis
Glenn Cunningham
Geis
Fights Last Night By the Associated Press
Chicago’s Jimmy Christy won on points over Edwin Waring in a local bout. Canada’s Baby Yack defeated Frankie Martin for the Canadian bantam weight title in Montreal. Joey Raymond beat Red Hutchins in Miami. Tony Galento and Eddie Mader fought to a draw in Newark. Tommy Rawson topped Felix Garcia in Holyoke.
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Toronto
Canada
Frankie Martin
Montreal
Piedmont league action with doubleheader looming
In Richmond Charlotte beat Winston-Salem 13-3 as the Piedmont league shuffled standings. Asheville edged Norfolk 7-2 in a nightcap while Rocky Mount swept the first game in their series with Asheville 7-2, and Richmond routed Norfolk 15-2 before 3,000 fans.
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Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Twins
Rocky Mount
Asheville
Tourists
Oponer
Maggert
Todd
Red Sox
Bingram
Sherer
Campbell
John Leonard
Norfolk
Arbiter Crowley
Norflok
Johnny Neuin
Tars
Bridgens
Portsmouth
Durham
Melville
Cubs
Gehrman
Bulls
Moundsman
New Softball Team Organized at High Point Weaving Mills
The High Point Weaving Mills formed a new softball team last week to join a local city league. Ed Hoy was elected manager. Experienced players include Hoy, Wood, Smith, Wilson, Trubb, Hutchinson, Matloy, Samuels, and Mullins. Practice games with Commercial and Sunday School teams are planned.
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High Point Weaving Mills
Ed Hoy
Ed Hoy l
Neil Wood
Ralph Smith
Ed Wilson
Lester Trubb
Wesley Hutchinson
Cecil Matloy
Red Samuels
Ned Mullins
Denning Promises Boxing And Wrestling At High Point
Irish Jerry Burns returns for a main event bout against Jack League on Curt Denning’s card at High Point arena. Abdul Pasha faces George Hagen in the opener while Burns and League seek high stakes in best two of three falls. A six round boxing match features Dewey Adams and Red Michael.
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Jerry Burns
Farmer Burns
Jack League
Curt Denning
New High Point Arena
Abdul Pasha
League
Pop- Eye
Svensen
Burns
Jack Dempsey
Manasea Mauler
Jack
South
Nebraska
Bald Pasha
George Hagen
Trim
Hagen
Pasha
Denning
Dewey Adams
High Point
Royal Arcanum
Red Michael
Greensboro
Mushky Jackson Delights Kenosha In World Title Buzz
Kenosha residents flock to see Mushky Jackson, chief welcomer and sparring partner, as Joe Louis trains nearby for a Chicago title bout on June 22. The town teases him for linguistic quirks while he eyes return to New York after that day. Local chatter also notes Luke in his 17th year in the big time and Max Baer in a film role as Peter Wilson of the London Mirror provides international color.
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Lake Michigan
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Louis
Chicago
Jim Braddock
Brown Bomber
Mushky
King
New York
Joe Louis
Tolsday
Muchky
Chamber of Commerce
U. of Alabama
Boone
Luke
Chicago White Sox
Max Baer
Peter Wilson
The
London Mirror
Peter
Mushky Complains About Night Noise And Boxing Plans
Mushky laments nightly pounding by a boiler story and mentions vitamins dance. Mushky notes a plan to box in Moost hall if weather worsens. Kenosha chimes in defining moost as a cow with branches. Ike Boone recently retired as an active player and once battled Luke Sewell for a first base job.
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Mushky
Louis
Kenosha
Ike Boone
Luke Sewell
Guilford County Realty Transfers In High Point and Morehead Townships
Guilford County real estate transfers include Carrie W Bedford and husband to J M Thomas and wife on Jones Street. W J Walker and wife to Essie M Parion on Wise street. Park Cemetery Company to Mrs Clara Strayhorn Hemp in Oakwood Cemetery. Milton and Lillie Silver to J H and Minnie Steel in Sunrise Hills. Realty Associates Incorporated to Richardson Realty Incorporated on Summers and others. all for $10.
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High Point Township
Carrie W. Bedford
J. M. Thomas
Jones Street
W. J. Walker
Essie M. Parion
Wise Street
Park Cemetery Company
Clara Strayhorn
Oakwood Cemetery
Milton
Lillie
J. H
Minnie Steel
Sunrise Hills
Morehead Township
Mexican Emanuel Cortez defeats Curly Donchin in two falls
In Portland Cortez 183 from Mexico defeats Curly Donchin 185 of Milwaukee two falls in last night wrestling. In Allentown Joe Cox 228 of Cleveland defeats Jack Donovan 200 of Boston in 33 minutes 46 seconds.
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Portland
Emanuel Cortez
Mexico
Curly Donchin
Milwaukee
Allentown
Joe Cox
Cleveland
Jack Donovan
Boston
Revival of Archery As Hunters Embrace Ongbow Use
Archery regains popularity as hunters move away from highly perfected firearms and return to the ongbow. The shift reflects a broader interest in traditional weapons and outdoor skills.
Million Dollar Gate Expeicted by Mike Jacobs
Chicago report cites promoter Mike Jacobs predicting a one million dollar gate for the Braddock Louis heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park. Jacobs notes slow Chicago ticket sales but says national buyers and out of town reservations have already reached about $650,000, with high priced seats selling well and cheap seats likely to move before fight day.
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Chicago
Mike Jacobs
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Comiskey Park
New York
Joe Foley
Coterien Club Wins Two Softball Games In Weekend Action
The Coterien club defeated Triangle 5 to 2 on Saturday and Adams Millis 2 to 1 on Sunday. Turner tied the Adams Millis game in the seventh with a home run, Hayes won it in the ninth after two outs. Moffitt led Triangle with two of four, Gregory homered for the losers.
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Moffitt
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Gregory
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B. Adams
Whitley
Emory
Cote
Male Paradise Fish Guards Young After Nesting Fight
The male paradise fish builds a nest and carries each newborn fry to it, then spends time defending the brood by driving away the mother who would eat the youngsters.
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Paradise Fish
Birmingham firm offers morning community singing
To counteract the Monday blue feeling a Birmingham firm begins the work week with a half hour of community singing before work starts.
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Birmingham
England
New York Estate Deploys Airplane to Combat Fish Pirates
The New York estate adopts aerial surveillance to deter fish piracy, deploying an airplane to monitor coastal waters and target illicit fishing operations. Authorities claim improved patrol reach and faster response against suspected poachers.
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Estate
New York
Ecuador stamp honors 1736 geodesic base line
The 1736 French led survey across Ecuador near Quito established a long base line for earth measurements. Two pyramids marked the ends, later rebuilt by the president after demolition. One marker was found moved uphill to improve visibility, seen by visiting scientists. The 1936 Ecuador stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary.
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Ecuador
Quito
Mooresville Edges Tommies 4 1 In Defensive Slugfest
Mooresville defeats Thomasville 4 to 1 despite trailing in hits 11 to 9. Cook gets the win while Parker takes the loss as Mooresville takes the lead with timely hits and solid defense.
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Thomasville Tommies
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Meyers
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OM McHugh
Blair
Cddbeass
Hicks
OOOM
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Sheeley
Maus
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Parker
Cook
Lee and
Cowan
Court To Decide On Picture Title
Elaine Barrie Barrymore must appear in superior court next Monday to show cause why she should not be enjoined from using the title How to Undress In Front Of Your Husband. E K Nadel and Duane Esper challenge Sherill C Cohen who owns the copyright and exclusive rights in the United States. Miss Barrie uses the name Elaine Barrymore in public appearances.
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Los Angeles
Elaine Barrie Barrymore
Superior Court
Notice of Public Auction in Guilford County North Carolina
Under a court order Thural Ingram as executor will sell at public cash auction on Friday July 9 1937 at 11 30 A M at the East door of the Guilford County Superior Courthouse Greensboro for two tracts totaling 83 300 square feet known as 315 Taylor Street High Point These lots sold subject to an outstanding deed of trust recorded in Book 633 Page 185 with commissions and attorneys listed Geld McAnally Geld as attorneys.
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Guilford County
Thural Ingram
Emily Coltrane Saunders
Bessie Blanche Jordan
Greensboro
High Point
Gray Street
William Roger
Gray's Street
P. D. Ebede
Emily Coltranne Saunders
Taylor Street
Office of the Register of Deeds
Geld, McAnally & Geld
Attys
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