Tar Heels’ graceful defeat earns gold standard sportsmanship
Atlanta sports writers praise the University of North Carolina Tar Heels for their noble behavior after losing the Southern Conference basketball title to Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta. The victims smiled, congratulated opponents, and demonstrated enduring leadership and humble grace in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Atlanta Auditorium
Tar Heels
University of North Carolina
Atlanta
Georgia Bulldogs
Carolina
Georgia
Fred Blossom-Driven Boat Wins Tampa Regatta Gold Cup
Fred Blossom steered Sara De Bota to victory in the 25 mile gold cup race at the Tampa Bay Regatta. The win also earned the interstate trophy of the American Power Boat Association, highlighting the feature event of the regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Fred Blossom
Sara de Bota
American Power Boat Association
Tampa Bay
Clos
Frances Mildern the Broadway chorus girl and Sunday school teacher
New York reports Frances Mildern a Ziegfeld chorus girl teaching Sunday school at the Chapel of the Intercession. She travels between Midnight shows and church service, balancing stage life with church duties, aided by a liberal congregation. Frances, from Denver, says theater needs church influence and values both careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances Mildern
Ziegfeld Theater
Frances
Chapel of the Intercession
Rougeless
Wwell
Broadway
Pigskin Chaser Trades Uniforms for Brass Buttons
Former football stars abandon grid for steady careers as Red Inhange becomes actor journalist and poet while Leo Method joins the High Point police force. Both men leave college glory to pursue public service and stable livelihoods after years on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Red
Hiinois
Fiigh Point
Leo
High Point
National rules changes move goal posts back ten yards
The 1927 intercollegiate rules committee moved the uprights 20 yards apart, shifting them back ten yards behind each end line while keeping them midway between the sidelines. The change aims to encourage open play and passing, especially on extra point attempts, and reduces injuries from posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mar
Durham High Wins State Championship In Narrow Victory
Durham high school defeated Asheville 25 to 21 on the Tin Can court in Chapel Hill to claim the state title. The win mirrored last year’s 19 to 16 victory and came after Durham had beaten every eastern foe while Asheville had upset western opponents. The halftime score stood 13 to 10 in favor of Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Mar
Durham High
Asheville
Durham
Prohibition of Seditious Meetings Declared in Gazette
Hong Kong reports that the official Gazette announces a ban on seditious meetings and processions under emergency regulations to curb unrest. The action aims to restrict public assembly deemed dangerous to public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
City League Basketball finals deliver multiple decisive wins
In Y M C A games Ray Street edged Emma Blair 10 8 Cloverdale defeated Elm Street 26 15 and Mechanicsville beat Oak Hill 9 2. Virginia Cavaliers win southern conference boxing meet with three firsts and three seconds to lead UNC Florida and Georgia in finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Street
Emma Blair
Cloverdale
Elm Street
Mechanicsville
Oak Hill
Charlottesville
Mar
University of Virginia
Cavaliers
University of North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Irwin
Coghill
Urmston
Brown
N. C
Carpenter
Miller
Jester
Russell
Curry
Holder
Woodall
Warren
Haley
Daniels
Accused Says Eyewitnesses Prove Theft
In a magistrate hearing the accused refuses to deny the theft, insisting that even three witnesses do not prove guilt while claiming he could summon millions who did not see him commit the act. The humorous Berlin comment lampoons the reliability of eyewitness testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
War Eagle Wins Miami Cup Stake at 25,000
War Eagle the three year old son of Man O War and Eariie ridden by Eddie Ambrose won the Miami cup stake of 25 000 dollars for a mile and a furlong closing day meet feature. L Doctor s War Flame raced well to take second with Fly Hawk third as 30 000 fans enjoyed ideal track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
War Eagle
Eariie
Eddie Ambrose
L. Doctor
BE. B. McLean
Fly Hawk
Hearn Named Manager of Wilson Bugs in 1927
Veteran left hander Bunny Hearn signed his 1927 contract to manage the Wilson Bugs in Wilson North Carolina. The AP report notes Hearn's veteran status and immediate move into the managerial role with the minor league club.
Piedmont Cafe Owner Faces Deportation Over Entry
Nicholas J. Prappas, proprietor of Piedmont cafe on Broad Street, may lose his home and business as U S immigration officials plan hearings in Norfolk, Virginia. Represented by Attorney C A York, he argues he is a law abiding home owner who desires to stay in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Nicholas J. Prappas
Piedmont Cafe
Broad Street
Greece
United States
Philadelphia
Prappas
Norfolk
C. A. York
Simmons
National Capital
Nick
Balkan
Asia Minor
Europe
Free
America
States
Statesville
North Carolina
High Point
Washington
Mytilene
Cnt
Athens
Virginia League Officials to Discuss Schedule at Raleigh Meeting
Hearn appointed manager days ago after playing for the St. Louis Nationals New York Giants Boston Braves and the old Pittsburgh Federals. He toured the world with the Giants and White Sox in 1913 14. A Raleigh meeting of club officials will consider adopting the Virginia League schedule. A separate note reports cock fights in Bla Den county despite heavy snowfall and sheriff efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearn
St. Louis Nationals
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Federals
Giants
Chicago White Sox
Raleigh
Paul Gibbs Found Dead After Disappearance
Morganton reports Paul Gibbs missing since Sunday found dead with a back wound. Pink Mull, stepfather of Gibbs’s alleged visitor, is charged with his death in connection to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganton
Paul Gibbs
Pink Mull
Gibbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sport Writers of
Land N. C
Sportmanship
Atlanta Journal
W. C. Munday, Jr
Julian Griffin
Old North
Morgan
The
O. B. Keeler
Washington Monument
Charles Frohman
Denver
West
Denver, Colo
UAL
Mecharigsville
Ors GO Cloverdale
O Vngina
Ray St
Thomas
Baynes
Fae Fee
Grissom
Cooper
Pos, Frazier
Emma Bhir
Reid
B. Culler
Elm St
Pos
E. Culler
Rucker
Gaddis
Swink
LF Mickey
Cecil Samuels Oh
Dudley
RG Hedrick
Bryant
Jennings
Hayworth
Hedrick
Bunky Hearn
Chrysler
Detroit
Gate City Motor Co
Jack Burris
S. Wrenn St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!