Carolina Wins Southern Championship Title Again
Washington Tubbs II reports from Atlanta that the University of North Carolina captured the Southern Conference basketball title for the fourth time in as many years, defeating Mississippi A and M 88 to 23 after a tight first half. Cobb led the Tar Heels as UNC pulled away in the second period.
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University of North Carolina
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Clemson
Virginia
University of Mississippi
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University of Kentucky
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North Carolina Wins Title Run Through Four Tight Games
North Carolina posted 153 points across four games with Clemson Virginia Ole Miss and Mississippi Aggies while opponents scored 90. key scorers Jenkins 34 R Johnson 34 Mohney 32 E Johnson 31 led the Tar Heels as they reached the Southern Conference final rounds. The final game matched the semifinal score against Ole Miss with the same as in Monday night action.
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Pugs Triumph In St. Louis and Albany Bouts
St. Louis lightweight champion Charley Rosenberg defeated George Butch in St. Louis while O J Kaplan outpointed Babe McCarty in Albany. Bud Gorman of Kenosha beat Ray Newman in Albany as well.
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George Butch
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Phil Kaplan
New York
Babe” McCarty
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Ray Newman
Jersey City
Trying Them Out By Tris Speaker In Cleveland Camp
Cleveland Indians manager Tris Speaker is testing players for infield and outfield roles at Lakeland Florida spring camp. Only catcher Luke Sewell has not come to terms, as the squad rounds into playing form in Florida.
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Hair-Groom Cream Promises Gloss and Easy Style
An ad touts Hair-Groom as a dignified combing cream sold for a few cents per jar at drug stores. It claims to give natural gloss and a well groomed effect suitable for business and social dress, with greaseless formula that keeps hair in place all day.
Maas 5 Eruption By JOHN HERNDON
Piedmont league readies for season with managers signed except Raleigh. Lee Gooch shines at Greensboro as Danville Leafs, Salisbury-Spencer Colonials, Durham, Winston-Salem squads name leaders. Duke Duncan sells Caps to Jimmy Hamilton group likely to farm Raleigh for Nashville Southern club.
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Pilots
Lee Gooch
Greensboro
Bib Higgins
Danville Leafs
Moose Marshall
Salisbury-Spencer Colonials
Art Bourg
Durham
Cy Chisholm
Winston-Salem
Duke Duncan
Caps
Jimmy Hamilton and Associates
Nashville
Baseball Budgeting Boosts North Carolina Cities
The piece notes no Pointer contracts for local Piedmont league players this year and mocks High Point as lacking pro baseball. It predicts heavy fan travel to Winston-Salem and Greensboro, and argues cities should fund organized baseball as Asheville already does to advertise and drive local pride.
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Danville Leafs Sign Dan Boone To First Base
OR Higgins, manager of the Danville Leafs, amid flu symptoms in Chattanooga, announces signing Dan Boone to play first base. Boone, a former major league pitcher turned hitter, joins an infield including Billie Meekin at second, Strain at short, and Angel Aragon at third as fans await the new lineup.
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Giants Star Hughie Jennings Rebounds From Illness
Reports from Asheville say Hughie Jennings, once confined in a sanitarium, is rapidly recovering from grippe. Eastern rumors of serious condition were dismissed by his physicians as absolutely false. the recovery is underway after a two week illness.
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New York
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Jennings to Leave Sanatorium After Rest Period
The article notes Jennings reportedly has tuberculosis but a physician says only long rest is needed. Conditions allow for possible discharge in a week or two unless an unforeseen event occurs.
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Tar Heels win fourth Southern Conference title
The Tar Heels of North Carolina defeat Mississippi Aggie 38 to 23 to secure their fourth Southern Conference crown. The season’s standout moments include NC State delivering a strong drubbing to the champs, with several tourney entrants boasting better records than Carolina.
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Reuther Still Senator Holdout In Washington
President Griffith of the Senators hopes Walter Reuther, a pitcher, will sign soon after a dispute over contract terms. Reuther says the offer is below 1925 terms after discussion at the Tampa camp. Marberry Morrell and Joyce will share mound duties next Saturday against the Boston Braves as contenders for regular spots.
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Tar Heels Finish Strong Against Aggies in Finals
The Tar Heels started slowly against the Aggies, firing long shots as they studied defense. After halftime they surged to score in rapid succession, ending the first half tied 15 apiece and showing a reserve power that shuts down opponents with a machine-like, flawless defense and sharp shooting.
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Babe Ruth Uses Eye Shade At Yanks Camp
From St. Petersburg reports describe Babe Ruth wearing a green sun protector on his forehead during Yankees drills. The piece notes resin for pitchers and eye shades for hitters while detailing routine workouts and Babes attire as he mimics a city name impersonation.
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Wills Defeats German Champion in Mentone Round Three
Helen Wills defeated German tennis champion Frau Nellie Neppach in a decisive third round match in Mentone France. The score stood at 6 to 8 in the final set, with Wills overcoming Neppach to advance.
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Helen Wills
Frau Nellie Neppach
Reds Holdout Puts Star Shortstop Prospect in View
Cincinnati observers praise Frank Emmer after workouts as a potential star shortstop for the Reds. Walter Christensen and Jimmy Hudgens also attracted attention among newcomers. The pitching staff remains short with Rixey and Luque pending arrivals while catchers are all present, leaving a 21-man squad.
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Frank Emmer
Bobby Wallace
Cincinnati Reds
Walter Christensen
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Donohue
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Writer W. C. Saunders Improves After Pneumonia Attack
Elizabeth City editor W. C. Saunders, famed for the Elizabeth City Independent, was reported slightly improved after a severe pneumonia attack. Doctors held out hope for his recovery.
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W. C. Saunders
UNC Celebrates Chase Ruling and Southern Title
Chapel Hill notes a double triumph as Dr. H W Chase declines resignation to lead Oregon and the Tar Heel basketball team wins the Southern Conference championship at Atlanta.
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University of North Carolina
H. W. Chase
University of Oregon
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Wilton Residents Fight College Move to Rocky Mount
Citizens of Wilton oppose transferring Atlantic Christian College to Rocky Mount. To keep the college, locals must raise part of a $350,000 endowment. $100,000 in pledges has been collected so far.
College President Remains to Lead Campaign for Citizenship Remainder
President Howard Hilley of the College will stay on the job to raise the remaining funds. A citizenship committee has asked him to report to the state convention of the church to support the effort and to continue working for the college here.
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Supremecourt chair tribute to long serving messenger George Alston
A crepe draped chair stands by the door of the Supreme Court as a silent tribute to George Alston a court messenger who died last week after forty years of service. The chair marks the seat where Alston sat during duty.
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George Alston
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Raleigh to host first annual high school basketball tourney
The first annual high school basketball tournament opens in Raleigh tomorrow and will run through the week, bringing seventy teams to the capital city.
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Greensboro Court Frees 18YearOld on Suspended Term
Boyd Gerring er, an 18 year old orphan, was arraigned in Guilford Superior Court for stealing seven cents from a farmer. Judge C. C. Lyon placed him on good behavior for three years with a suspended sentence.
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Boyd Gerringer
Guilford Superior Court
C. C. Lyon
City investigates stray dog killing by officer in Asheville
City officials probe the clubbing death of a large stray dog by Policeman C. R. Searcy. The public safety commissioner faced protests after residents read of the incident in a local paper.
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C. R. Searcy
Commissioner of Public Safety
Wake Forest Star Greason Named Lexington High Coach
Murrey Greason, three year Wake Forest athlete, is elected Lexington High School coach. He will report next fall and will head athletics while serving on the faculty.
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Murrey Greason
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Auto registrations show North Carolina total at 377049
North Carolina reports 377049 autos licensed as of March first. Guilford Mecklenburg Wake counties top the list with the highest numbers, reflecting county leadership in vehicle registrations.
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North Carolina
Guilford
Mecklenburg
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Raleigh Duke Dun Can Sign Six Players for Piedmont Season
The Raleigh club announces six signees for the Piedmont League season. Holdovers Bill Cashion at first base and Bill Hackney as pitcher return from last year alongside four new arrivals Crockett shortstop Dean outfielder Nicholeter infielder and Leo Bank pitcher joining the roster.
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Duke Duncan
Bill Cashion
Bill Hackney
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Dean
Nicholeter
Leo Bank
Cobb Leader for Basket Season
Cobb North Carolina forward topped the 1926 Southern Conference tournament with 19 points in the final against Mississippi Aggies. He finished the event with 47 points, while Newcomb of North Carolina totaled 42 and Bryant of Mississippi 24 in four games.
Students Attend D A R Convention Pageant in Charlotte
Greensboro students traveled to Charlotte for the D A R convention where a pageant on the work and progress of the organization was staged. The group included Emily Ridecutte of Salisbury Bertie Craig of Reidsville Martha Ward of Selma Virginia Wilson of Chapel Hill Willie Dellinger of Wilmington Meredith McCullers of Garner Bess Guilford of Aurora Louise Ervin of Richlands Ernestine Shipp of Climax Charles Hoffman of Gastonia Anabel Needham of Pfafftown Doris Wheeler of Brevard Martha Pierce of Beaufort and Virginia Goodman of Salisbury.
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North Carolina College
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Bertie Craig
Reidsville
Martha Ward
Selma
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Willie Dellinger
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Brevard
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Beaufort
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Wanted Clean White Rags Offered for Five Cents a Pound
The High Point Enterprise runs a brief notice announcing a buyback for clean white rags at five cents per pound.
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