Scholastic Teams Plan to Fight for Title
Wen High Point fack stars will enter the scholastic division of the Southern Conference indoor games tomorrow night at Chapel Hill. The Black Bisons will face top high school and prep teams from Winston Salem Durham High Goldsboro Sanford Baum Springs Newark Prep Anita Ga Boys high and others. Potts Marion Sams Chapin Byram Jorrell Marley Owler enter sprints relays and hurdles while Omas Dennis and Hubbard compete in the longer events. CHAPEL HILL March 9 The res division of the South Conference Indoor Games.
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Wen High Point High School
Fack Stars
Chapel Hill
Charlie
Black Bisons
Winston-Salem
Durham High
Goldsboro
Sanford
Baum Springs
Newark Prep
Anita
Boys’ High
Potts
Marion Sams
Chapin
Byram
Jorrell
Marley
Owler
Omas
Dennis
Hubbardl
Williams to lead U S Davis Cup team return bid
Dick Williams, former Davis Cup player and captain from 1921 to 1925, named leader of the United States international tennis squad as the USTA reorganizes the Davis Cup effort. The announcement, by president Walter Merrill Hall, follows criticism that recent teams were guided by nonplayers. Williams played 1913–1927 and remains a strong national competitor.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
R. Norris
Dick) Williams
Philadelphia
America
Walter Merrill Hall
England
Holcombe Ward
Hall, Williams
Dwight F. Davis
John Hope Doeg
Jones W. Morsereau
Walter L. Pate
Bernon &. Prentice
Williams
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Cliff Bolton Chooses Store Over Senators
Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators faces a holdout as star pinch hitter and substitute catcher Cliff Bolton declines an $800 raise to open a grocery store near his North Carolina home. Bolton, who rose from industrial league beginnings to major play, says he will not play for less.
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Cliff Bolton
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Nats
Cam
Biloxi
Miss
Bolton
High Point
North Carolina
Griff
High School Teams to Clash Across the South and East
Saturday will pit Winston Salem High Point Durham Raleigh Goldsboro Sanford and Barnum Springs against top high and prep teams from the south and east. Nineteen teams headed by Newark Prep and Atlanta Boys High are part of the lineup.
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Winston-Salem
High Point
Durham
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Sanford and Barnum Springs
Newark Prep
Atlanta Boys’ High
Lexington Victor In Tourney Game
RALEIGH MAR 9 Bessemer and Lexington defeated Lincolnton and North Wilkesboro to open class A at the ninth invitational NC state college tournament. Class A results: Bessemer 238 Lincolnton 15 Lexington 38 North Wilkesboro 16 Canton 34 Mebane 7 Spencer 20 Roxboro 2 Spencer the defending champion faced little trouble against Roxboro. The Rowan county team won 20 to 2.
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Raleigh
Mar
Bessemer
Lexington
North Carolina State College
Lincolnton
North Wilkesboro
Canton
Mebane
Spencer
Roxboro
Rowan County
Local Bowlers To Tackle Virginians
High Point Bowling team champions of the Piedmont league meet Roanoke Virginia bowlers at Lucky Strike alleys Saturday at 3 30 pm. Best three of five. Roanoke won the last meeting in Virginia city, locals seek revenge.
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High Point
Roanoke
Virginia City
Trio Games Tonight In S. S. Circuit
Three games are set for the Y M A Bunday School league tonight at the Association building. First Ref ormed vs Green Street Baptists at 6 30 o clock Calvary M E vs Ward Street M E H at 7 and M EB versus Highland M E at 7 30.
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Y. M. ©. A. Bunday
Association
First Reformed
Green Street Baptists
Calvary M. E
Ward Street
M. EH
M. EB
Highland M. E
Negro Killed When Dry Kilns Collapse
Wilmington March 9 Willie Lee a Negro was killed and seven other Negro employees of the Ti etionic snore company eight morn ing at Earste Sh when two dry kilns around which they eovey suddenly.eens Burgar the war s one at the falurean se rious conditions. He was badly burned by steam and little hope is held for his life. The others sustained fractures severe lacerations and bruises. The cause of the accident has not been determined. The kilns were 120 feet long and 20 feet wide. Their walls 13 inches thick. Reconstruction will be started Monday.
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Wilmington
Mar
Willie Lee
Earste Sh
Eens Burgar
B. H. Thompson
Tho Injured When Automobiles Crash
Tho Injured When Automobiles Crash. Three men were injured returning from Norfolk Virginia when their car collided with one driven by Rev L P Spencer at Lawrence. John Lassiter of Four Oaks was treated for head injuries. Ben Gardner and W S Smith of Smithfield sustained facial injuries.
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Tarboro
Mar
Norfolk
L. P. Spencer
Lawrence
John Lassiter
Four Oaks
Ben Gardner
Smithfield
W. S. Smith
New York Auto Show Attendance Surges Past 1933 Levels
Paid attendance at the New York Auto Show exceeded 1933 figures by 63 percent, underscoring growing interest in recent automotive models and industry trends. The report highlights robust exhibitor participation and strong consumer turnout across opening days.
Yanks Add Three-Fingered Pitcher Floyd Newkirk
The Yankees promote Floyd Newkirk from St. Paul to the majors. The rookie won 12 and lost 9 for the Association club in 1933 and his right hand pitching fingers are missing two digits, leaving him a three fingeredthrower likened to Three-Fingered Brown.
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Cubs
Floyd Newkirk
St. Paul
Yankees
Outfielders Duel Over Fly Ball Sparked 1913 Mischief
In a 1913 Eastern Association game, New London outfielders William Nealon and Joe Briggs chased a fly ball. Both claimed the catch, collided in a clash, exchanged insults, and were ejected after teammates separated them, while runners advanced around the bases.
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William Nealon
Joe Briggs
New London Club
Joe
Bill
Billy
Wildcats Netters Schedule Set for 13 Matches
Davidson announces a 13 match tennis schedule starting March 30 led by captain Charlie Myers and star Jimmy Halverstadt. John Lafferty returns after absence, pairing previously with Halverstadt to win the Southern prep school title. Opponents include Florida Rollins Georgia Tech Wake Forest Virginia William and Mary Carolina and the 2021 state tournament.
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Davidson
Mar
W Son
Wildcat
Charlie Myers
Jimmy Halverstadt
Atlanta
John Lafferty
Rome
Halverstadt
Darlington School
Darlington
Florida
Gainesville
Rollins College
Winter Park
Frs
Emory University
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Atlanta Ga
Greenville
Wake Forest
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
William and Mary
Wil Mamsburg
Country Club of Virginia
Richmond
Carolina
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hil
Rooms 201 and 112 Capture Intra-Mural Wins
Rooms 201 and 112 won yesterday at the Junior High intra-mural tournament. Room 201 defeated Room 203 9 to 2, while Room 112 edged Room 101 6 to 4.
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Room 201
Room 203
Room 112
GMP
Hedrick
Bean
Armentrout
Hilton
Goodson
Gmftp Ee Ae
McDonald
Yates
Auman
Slaydon
Owens
Apmong Co
Robbins
Thomas
Teachers Organize Charlotte Branch for State Assembly
Mar 9 report from Charlotte notes about 150 teachers forming a local branch of the Classroom Teachers organization to push for friendly school representatives in the general assembly. The move aims to influence state policy and support public schools.
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Charlotte
Mar
General Assembly
Lottery queen sentenced in Forsyth County case
Winston-Salem March 9. Upon pleading guilty to operating a lottery larceny and prostitution Mrs Fannie Richardson known as lottery queen was sentenced to 16 to 18 months in state prison. Additional six year sentences were suspended provided she stays away from Forsyth County for five years after release.
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Winston-Salem
Fannie Richardson
Forsyth County
Williamson Not To Run In S C Games
Carolina's indoor track hopes for the Conference title at Chapel Hill were hurt by the dismissal of veteran half miler Harry Williamson due to a back injury from last winter's auto accident. Teammate Tom Hawthorne may be sidelined with an ankle injury, affecting the squad’s lineup.
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Carolina
Chapel Hill
Harry Williamson
Tom Hawthorne
Virginia tourney teams square off in quarterfinals
In Lexington Virginia on March 9 two Virginia entrants remain in the 11th annual South Atlantic scholastic basketball tournament. Thomas Jefferson High faces Charlotte in a key quarterfinal while Staunton Military meets Durham. Greenbriar Military plays Emerson and Eastern High takes on McKinley High in night contests.
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Lexington
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson High
Richmond
Spartanburg
S. C
Charlotte
N. C
Ashland
Staunton Military
Emerson
Greenville
Eastern High
Washington
D. C
Tech High
Atlanta
McKinley High
Thomas Jefferson
Roanoke
George Parker Chosen Guilford College Basketball Captain
Guilford College announces George Parker of George will captain the Quaker basketball team next season. Nine players received letters, four with first basketball awards. new letter men include John Hugh Williams, James Cox, Albert Blanton, and Ed MacManus.
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Guilford College
George Parker
George
John Hugh Williams
Concord
James Cox
Staley
Albert Blanton
Shelby
Ed MacManus
Bergenfield
N. J
Harold A
Hap” Purnell
Camden
Setzer Weston
Fred Newman
Winston-Salem
Ted Griffin
Snow Camp
Parker
Quakers
Guilford
Ipilays
Quaker Cage
Air Travel Between Europe and Africa Expands Rapidly
Airline traffic between Europe and East, Central and South Africa climbs sharply as carriers add routes and frequencies. Industry observers note growing demand from business and leisure travelers, with improved connectivity and new partnerships driving the uptick.
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Europe
East
Central and
South Africa
Indoor sports pay off for Southern Conference events
Richmond Va March 9 The cash crowd grows for indoor events led by boxing and basketball at the Southern Conference tournaments. Virginia's swimming meet drew larger crowds while track at Chapel Hill and wrestling at Virginia Tech lacked fresh figures. Net profits may dip from last year due to lower admissions though basketball and boxing crowds remain sizable.
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Richmond
University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Golfing Stars Stop For Atlanta Meet
ATLANTA March 9 The 2000 Metropolitan Open at East Lake attracts golf pros for the first time in seven years. In 1927 Bobby Jones led with the low score as Johnny Golden beat Johnny Farrell in a playoff for first prize. Jones sits out the first 18 holes starting at 11 am while Golden and Farrell compete.
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Atlanta
Mar
East Lake
Bobby Jones
Johnny Golden
Johnny Farrell
Bobby
Farrell
Golden
Jones
Levinsky Faces Neusel in MSG Title Tilt
King Levinsky meets Walter Neusel the German import in a ten round feature bout at Madison Square Garden seeking a shot at Primo Carnera for the world title.
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Levinsky
Neusel
New York
King Levinsky
Walter Neusel
Germany
Primo Carnera
Madison Square Garden
World and U S Highway Miles at Year’s Start 1938
At the start of 1938 global highways totaled 8 968 000 miles with about 4 000 000 miles in the United States.
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United States
Giants and Athletics open exhibition season in 1929 lineup
Associated Press reports the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics start spring play, with Bill Terry aiming to field the World Series lineup. Johnny Verger injured, Blondy Ryan at short, Hal Schumacher to start, Clyde Castleman to follow. Dodgers see new NL ball help. Glenn Chapman hits 492 feet, Joe Stripp adds two over fences at Tinker Park.
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Miami
Fra
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Bill Terry
Johnny Verger
Travis Jackson
Blondy Ryan
Hal Schumacher
Memphis
Bill
Clyde Castleman
Dodgers
Orlando
Fia
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tinker Park
Glenn Chapman
Indianapolis
Joe Stripp
Braves Plan Full Scrub Game In Florida Camp
In Winter Haven Florida manager Bill McKechnie says the Braves will hold a full scrub game despite lacking power hitters. He complains pitchers boast of hitting and vows to test them in practice. In the Phillies camp Dick Bartell, California captain, lifts mood after first day as 13 pitchers audition under a broiling sun.
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Phillies
Winter Haven
Fla
Dick Bartell
California
Browns. West Palm Beach. Hornsby backs Rogers in Browns plan
In West Palm Beach Florida Rogers Hornsby praises Manager Rogers Hornsby and signals continued confidence in the Browns leadership. The veteran star expresses satisfaction with the current management and hints at a stable, forward looking approach for the team.
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Browns
West Palm Beach, Fla
Rogers Hornsby
The
White Sox to bank on infield strength in AL race
In a St Petersburg practice, manager Lew Fonseca praised Chicago infield depth with Jimmy Dykes Jack Hayes and Zeke Bonura turning two double plays. In Florida, the Yankees reduced their holdout roster to three Bill Dickey Ben Chapman and Lyn Lary, with Dixie Walker finally reaching terms.
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Pasadena
Cal
Lew Fonseca
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
Jack Hayes
Zeke Bonura
YANKS
ST. Petersburg
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Ben Chapman
Lyn Lary
Dixie” Walker
Cardinals holdouts among second squad listed at Bradenton
Cardinal camp notes show Ernie Orsatti George Watkins Flint Rhein and Paul Dean among holdouts. Cubs issued six inning practice game order at Avalon California as part of the routine.
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Cardinals
Bradenton
Fia
Ernie Orsatti
George Watkins
Flint Rhein
Paul Dean
Holdonts
Red Sox Prep For Spring Work Against Noted Pitchers
Sarasota Florida Boston Red Sox will practice batting against top pitchers including Bob Grove Rube Walberg Bob Welland Frits Ostermueller and Dusty Rhodes Director of conditioning Jack Onslaw says the hurling staff is ready for action under Manager Bucky Harris.
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Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Bob Grove
Rube Walberg
Bob Welland
Frits Ostermueller
Dusty” Rhodes
Jack Onslaw
Richmond Pilot
Bucky Harris
New Orleans notes on Frankie Putiak finger protection
Frankie Putiak of the Cleveland Indians, who broke his tight forefinger three times last season, is seeking tips from veteran receiver O'Neill on protecting the digit. The exchange highlights how catchers guard fingers during heavy fingerwork and framing.
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New Orleans
Frankie Putiak
Ve O'Neill
Dazzy Vance Shines for Reds in Tampa Debut
The veteran pitcher Dazzy Vance, new to the Cincinnati Reds, delivers an impressive showing in Tampa, illustrating his strong start with the team.
Stage Set For S. C. Indoor Meet At Hill
Chapel Hill prepares for the Southern Conference Indoor games and Winter Athletic Carnival with 379 performers from 44 schools across eight states. Finals at 7:30 p.m. follow 1:30 p.m. prelims. Duke, Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland battle for honors as Newark Prep leads scholastic entrants. Governor Ehringhaus to serve as honorary referee amid a strong lineup of officials and volunteers.
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Chapel Hill
Muar
Carolina
Carl Snavely
Newark Prep
Duke
Virinia
Maryland
Clemson
William and Mary
Catholic U
Davidson
Richmond
Georgetown
Wake Forest
Boys’ High
Atlanta
Woodberry Forest
Asheville School
John Marshall High
Ehringhaus
J. W. Mulligan
Washington, D. C
William L. Mapel
Lexington
R. A. Fetzer
Davidson Wildcats Open 1934 Baseball Practice
Davidson begins 1934 baseball with Flake Laird in charge. Six lettermen return including Harris, West, Bumgarner, Mackerell, Mack, and Morgan. A large group of reserves and sophomores compete as the schedule features Michigan State and several North Carolina teams.
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E Davidson
Davidson
Davidson Wildcats
Flake Laird
Harris
West
Bumgarner
Mackerell
Mack
Morgan
A. W. Burns
Ravenel
Wingfield
Moore
Casali
Jenkins
Richardson
Becker
Tipton
McLean
Burns
Smyre
Loftin
Haake
Gladstone
Weeks
Partridge
Stewart
Rogers
Michigan State
Fights Last Night Report From Multiple Cities
Boxing results from Philadelphia and other cities show Tommy Bashara of Norfolk defeating Johnny Craven of Conshohoek. George Salvadore of Boston outpoints Pat Murphy of Terre Haute, while Young Jack Sharkey of Minneapolis defeats Billy Frink in Evansville.
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Philadelpha
Tommy Bashara
Norfolk
Johnny Craven
Conshohoek
Galveston
Tex
George Salvadore
Boston
Pat Murphy
Terre Haute
Ind
Evansville
Jack Sharkey
Minneapolis
Billy Frink
Sandlappers to You Columbia Comets name contest
Columbia baseball fans chose the Sandlappers as the Piedmont league entry name. The contest included sports writers from the two daily papers and Billy Laval, a backer, serving as judges.
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Columbia
D. C
The
Comets
South Atlantic Association
Sandlappers
Fans Sports Writers
Billy Laval
Piedmont
Slow warmup helps engine parts expand evenly
Even in warm weather it is smart to start the engine slowly. A gradual start allows pistons and cylinder walls to warm and expand uniformly for better longevity.
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