Zone Two basketball and volleyball tournaments slated locally
State 110 pound Y M C A basketball tournament draws announced. Raleigh meets Greensboro, Asheville faces Draper, Charlotte plays Durham with a bye for one team. Semifinals at 2 pm, final at 7 pm Saturday. Volleyball Zone 2 tourney on local court features Greensboro, Winston, High Point. winner advances to state championship in Greensboro March 16.
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Greensboro
Asheville
Draper
Charlotte
Durham
Winston
Highest technical plans for auto speed tests at Daytona
Daytona Beach March 7. Major H O D Segrave drives the Golden Arrow with a gun sighting layout as targets on the beach guide his run. The 36 cylinder Triplex awaits a driver while timing devices from the American Automobile Association and a new city setup aim for ultra precise speeds. Beach conditions remain the only concern before racing begins.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
H. O. D. Segrave
Great Britain
Segrave
J. M. White
Philadelphia
American Automobile Association
United State Bureau of Standards
Promising Young Pitchers on Doak’s Wolfpack Squad
Raleigh March 5 The North Carolina State College baseball team under coach Chick Doak shows a strong early season outlook with nine hurlers and a forty man squad. Pitchers Sandy Shore B S Linneth W H Averette Harvey McLawhorn T Williamson G A Harris J R Hampton and George Hunsucker headline a rotation that built last year’s state championship club. Catchers Charles Eatman Jimmy Mayfield and C B Turner Jr return as Doak emphasizes depth and outdoor workouts ahead of nineteen games this season.
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Raleigh
Springfield
Mass
Chick
Doak
Ted
Larry Allgood
Roxboro
State College
Sandy Shore
Booneville
Lin
Duke Cols Veteran Nine for Spring Baseball at Duke
Duke coach Jack Coombs will field a four veteran squad for spring practice as Duke prepares for a 21 game schedule. The roster features Belue Jenkins Hawkins and new pitchers Buie and Peeler alongside captain Dean Werber at short and Farley at third. The infield and outfield show strength with Werber, Deane, Farley and batsmen Murray Kistler and Warren returning, plus newcomers vying for positions. Werber, Farley and Dean starred in fielding last season. batting figures were solid but not outstanding.
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Jack Coombs
Duke University
Blue Devils
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Jenkins
Hawkins
Coombs
Buie
Peeler
Dean
Blue Devil Diamond
Werber
Short
Farley
Duke
Weaver
Blue Devil
Henry Kistler
Nick Warren
Barker
Hollingsworth
Allen
Adams
Kistler
Murray
Deane
Warner
Warren
Devils
Clarence Gamber Rated Longest Driver Among Golfers
Experts say Clarence Gamber, a Michigan professional, is the longest driver off the tee among golfers, earning notable recognition for fairway distance.
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Clarence Gamber
Michigan
Reds plan 1830 more miles on 1929 schedule
Reds business manager Frank Behile states Cincinnati will travel 1830 additional miles in this season compared with 1928, as the 1929 schedule expands.
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Reds
Frank Behile
Cincinnati Reds
Air lorries to fly freight between London and Berlin
Massive air freight traffic prompts construction of specialized air lorries that will haul goods between London and Berlin. These planes will not transport passengers.
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London
Berlin
Bell removed from Thundersley church for recasting
A bell hanging in Thundersley church in Essex has been taken down after 340 years. It will be recast by the same London firm that originally cast it in 155.
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Thundersley
Essex
London
Atlantic Christian College Drops Baseball
March 7 AP report from Wilson notes Atlantic Christian College will not field a baseball team this year as the athletic committee drops the sport. Coach Mark Anthony cited several undisclosed reasons for the decision.
Local junior high tops Salisbury in out-of-town game
The local junior high basket ball team defeated Salisbury junior high 27 to 1 in Salisbury. It was their first away game of the season with smooth team play. Lineup features Fesperman 12 Hoover 2 Culler 10 Hedrick 1 Eldridge 14. Substitutions Browns for Coma Park for Siler. Referee Gordon.
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Salisbury Junior High Five
Salisbury
High Point Fesperman
Hoover
We Ee Culler
Hedrick
E. Hoover
Aevo
Eldridge
Browns
Coma
Park
Siler
Gordon
Wilson
England faced over a million street accidents in decade
A survey notes at least one million traffic accidents occurred in England between 1918 and 1928, with about 49 000 proving fatal. The statistics reflect road dangers of the postwar era and underline calls for road safety measures.
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England
Hat styles spark debate on women and baldness trend
A column argues that tight hats worn by women may cause hair loss, predicting the condition could become as common in women as men. It weighs cosmetic pressures and health concerns while noting expert cautions.
State Champs Face National Meet in Chapel Hill Showdown
The eastern and western state champions meet for the high school title at the university Tin Can in Chapel Hill with a national tourney berth on the line. NC champions will join 40 teams at the 11th annual University of Chicago interscholastic, April 2 to 5. Wilmington and Durham have previously represented the state in the national event. Last year Wilmington’s strong team defeated Portland Maine and Rock Springs Wyoming before falling. The contest is expected to be a tight, hard fought title match amid elaborate preparations.
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Mar. T
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Rock Springs
Wyoming
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Avinninge
Holshouser Impresses Braves In Spring Camp
In St. Petersburg Florida Herman Holshouser a North Carolina teacher shows he can throw a fast ball with a hook and likely will stay with the Braves this season. A battle rages for outfield posts as Waner brothers draw attention in Paso Robles California with talks of salaries.
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Fla
Herman Holshouser
North Carolina
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Waners
Paso Robles
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Lloyd
Ruffing Seeks Return To Glory With Red Sox
Bradenton Florida March 7 Charley Ruffing 24 year old pitcher who showed promise two years ago but lost 25 games while winning ten last season arrives at Red Sox camp weighing 230 pounds and intends to rebound.
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Ruffing
Bradenton
Fla
Charley Ruffing
Red Sox
Robinson holdout stirs Robins as McWeeney balks
Clearwater Florida March 7 Wilbert Robinson is peeved over the holding out of Doug McWeeney The Robins offered 12000 for the season but he demands 3000 more and has given an ultimatum to sign or be traded Dazzy Vance causes less trouble for Robbie
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Clearwater
Fla
Wilbert Robinson
Doug McWeeney
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Doug
Dazzy Vance
Robbie
Giants Rout Texas University In 23 to 3 Spring Opener
The New York Giants toured into Austin for a spring barnstorming game against Texas University and returned with three home runs and a lopsided 23 to 3 victory. The performance echoed big league power as the Giants impressed on the road.
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San Antonio
New York Giants
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Austin
Texas University
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Yankees Pace Slowed by Cold. Miller Huggins Cautions
Miller Huggins says the Yankees are not advancing as expected due to a cold that hinders pitchers from throwing hard. He warns the rest of the week will demand seven days of work in three, risking arm and leg injuries.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Miller Huggins
White Sox Infield Built for Opening Season
Dallas March 7 Autry will catch with Shires at first Kerr at second and Kamm at third for the White Sox infield according to Lena Blackburne who indicated the tentative lineup.
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Dallas
Tex
Lena
Blackburne
Autry
Shires
Kerr
Kamm
LA Infielder Martin Tierney Secures Browns Trial
Martin Tierney a 19 year old Los Angeles semi pro infielder begins a trial with the St. Louis Browns and is expected to be farmed out to gain experience.
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Martin Tierney
Los Angeles
St. Louis Browns
Capuchine Delivers Fast Relief From Neuralgic Pain
Capuchine provides quick relief from neuralgia headaches rheumatic pains and neural aches. The liquid medicine acts fast soothing nerves and calming chills without upsetting the stomach. Sold by druggists in 30c 60c and trial sizes. praised for thirty years by millions.
Phillies Begin Full Week in Winter Haven Camp
A dozen early-bird Phillies, mostly batterymen, started their first full week with a double drill. Manager Shotten said the entire squad is expected by tomorrow or Saturday and more advanced practice will then be the order.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Shotten
Athletics Open Season with 19 in Avon Park Tilt
Connie Mack took personal charge as 19 Athletics players departed Fort Myers for Avon Park for the season opener against the St. Louis Nationals. Starting lineup announced: Orwell at first, Dykes second, Cochrane catcher, Simmons left, Foxx third, Haas center, Miller right, Hassler short, Yerkes Breckenbridge and Walberg as pitchers.
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Fla
Connie Mack
Athletics
Avon Park
St. Louis Nationals
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Cochrane
Simmons
Foxx
Haas
Miller
Hassler
Yerkes
Breckenbridge
Walberg
Pat Malone Ready For Cubs Pennant Drive
Pat Malone, famed burly speedball artist, is fit and prepared for the Cubs' National pennant pursuit on Catalina Island in Avalon California, March 7.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Cali
Mar
Perce
Pat
Malone
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Cardinals Rookies Set to Start in Exhibition Tilt
Avon Park Florida March 7 Three rookies Cochran Busco and Keise to pitch for the St Louis Cardinals as they open exhibition play against the Philadelphia Athletics Manager Billy Southworth orders Charley Gelbert to bat seventh with Douthit leading off Selph at second High at third Roettger in right Bottomley at first Holm in left and Wilson Smith catching
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Steve Busco
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Holm
Wilson
Smith
Broad Silk Wins Close Pinehurst Feature Race
Miss June Nightingale's Broad Silk edged Steinway and Galliano in a tight finish at Pinehurst Jockey Club eight race meeting. The entry from Victoria British Columbia defeated Steinway and Galliano, both owned by Dennis Bauer of New Orleans.
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Mar
Boxing Night Yields KOs for Tra bon and Fed or
In Rochester Joe Tabon of Kansas City KO'd Nick Zinia of New York in the third round. In Eldorado Mickey Fedora of Canton Ohio stopped Ward Whitehead of Shreveport in the eighth round.
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N. Y
Joe Trabon
Kansas City
Nick Zinhia
New York
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Ark
Mickey Fedor
Canton
Ohio
Ward Whitehead
Shreveport
Walter Johnson Leads Senators as Training Camp Opens
Walter Johnson returns as commander in chief of the Senators with 21 years in Washington. The camp features a pitching-heavy roster including Sad Sam Jones, Garland Braxton, and Bob Burke, along with Bam and rookies vying for spots. Buddy Myer joins at third, Bluege shifts to left, Cronin understudies at short, and Muddy Ruel trains his arm as catchers work minimally.
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Associated Press
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Fla
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Washington Baseball Club
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Connie Mack
Washington
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Johnson
Bob Burke
Jim Weaver
Liska
Jack Warhop
New York Highlanders
Buddy Myer
Boston Red Sox
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Bluege
Joe Cronin
Stuffy Stewart
Minter Hayes
Stewart
Joe Judge
Harley Ross
Little Rock
Charles Gooch
Arzigab
Muddy Ruel
Benny Tate
Ed Kenna
al Bool
Zeb Milan
Patsy Charrity
Nick Altrock
al Schaght
Bowling League Opens At King Pin Tonight
The new city bowling league begins tonight at King Pin with four teams. Commercial Bank faces Wachovia Bank in an all bankers match and Post Office meets Marietta Paint. The league has two halves and the two half winners compete for a silver trophy.
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New City
King Pin
Commercial Bank
Wachovia Bank
Post Office
Marietta Paint
Clifford Brown Wins Weekly Basketball Throw
Clifford Brown won the Ray street court weekly basketball throw with a score of 80 this week.
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Clifford Brown
Ray Street
Goitre Remedy Sold by North Carolina Mother
Mrs. Clara Pabodie of Gastonia says Sorbel Quadruple removed her daughter's goitre four years ago. She offers to share the full experience. Sold at all drug stores or via Sorbel Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. Locally at Matton Drug Co Ady.
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Clara Pabodie
Gastonia
N. C
Sorbel Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Matton Drug Co
Ady
Best Of Cage Players Named Nat Homan Crowned Greatest
Nat Homan of New York long a New York Celtics member is hailed by experts as the greatest basketball player of all time across the sport.
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Nat Homan
New York
New York Celtics
Grid Team Needs Courage Says Tad Jones Quote
Tad Jones, former Yale coach, says without model courage all the coaching in the world won’t make a great football player. He emphasizes character and resolve as essential.
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Tad Jones
Yale
Elementary Schools 10 Hold Cage Elimination Series
The city elementary school cage elimination series will be played at the Y M C A court next week. Strong teams from lower grades enter, except Johnson Street. Mechanicsville may join. Bay Street selects squad captained by Dempsey Neal with Billie Armentrout Clifford Brown Henry Bynum Alva Newton Jas Smith Robert Parker and Truman Hilton.
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Mechanicsville Lads
Bay Street Boys
Dempsey Neal
Billie Armentrout
Clifford Brown
Henry Bynum
Alva Newton
Jas Smith
Robert Parker
Truman Hilton
Wisconsin Tops Nine Big Ten Titles In 23 Years
Wisconsin has captured nine basketball championships in the 23 seasons since the Big Ten began. The record highlights the program's sustained success and dominance in conference play.
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Wisconsin
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