UNC Baseball Opens Spring Practice With Hitting Expectation
Chapel Hill March 10 UNC's baseball team begins spring drills relying on a .321 team batting mark from 1926 and a strengthened mound staff. Returning veterans include Sapp Westmoreland Fulcher Whisnant and fresh talents Ellison Ingram, with Tom Young moving to first base and Buck Finlater joining Captain Kirby Hatley and Ed Mackie in the outfield.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Tar
Sharpe
Letterman
Beam
Sapp
Westmoreland
Fulcher
Whisnant
Ellison
Ingram
Tom Young
Gardens
Bob Sides
Finley
Coxe
Satterfield
Jones
Tenney
Webb
Tar Heels
Young
Buck Finlater
Senators Set for three day NL camp tour
The Washington Senators depart Tampa training camp for a three day visit to National League camps. First stop Bradenton to be guests of the Phillies today with games against the New York Giants scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday in Sarasota. Piedmont league directors will follow in Durham on March 10.
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Washington, Md
Washington Senators
Tampa
Fla
Bradenton
Phillies
New York Giants
Sarasota
President Bramham to Meet Friday on Season Schedule
President Bramham will meet Friday night with club owners to decide the upcoming season schedule. The draft submitted to owners was deemed practically impossible, prompting the gathering aimed at resolving the plans six weeks before the season opens.
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W. G. Bramham
Rube Marquad Seeks Senators Relief Role in Tampa Camp
Rube Marquad, veteran NL pitcher, shows up at the Washington Senators Tampa training camp seeking a job. He formerly managed Providence in the Eastern League, won a pennant, and previously worked out with the Boston Braves in St. Petersburg where he now resides. Manager Harris weighs him as a potential relief pitcher.
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Washington
Rube Marquad
Tampa
Fla
Washington Senators
Marquad
Providence
Boston Braves
St. Petersburg
Harris
Rube
Indians Edge Reds 6 5 in Lakeland scrimmage rosters trimmed
Cleveland manager Jack MacAllister used the bulk of the Cleveland Indians roster in a 6 to 5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at the Indian camp in Lakeland Florida. Twenty one players appeared including three pinch hitters and one pinch runner as the Indians prepare to face the Boston Braves at St Petersburg today.
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Cleveland
Jack MacAllister
Reds to face Babe Ruth in Orlando practice
The Cincinnati Reds meet the New York Yankees in a workout at Reds training camp in Orlando Florida with Babe Ruth starring in a $70,000 bat showcase.
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Cincinnati Reds
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Reds
Orlando
Fla
Pirates to play first intra-club game in Paso Robles California
The regulars and the Mannigans of the Pittsburgh Pirates will meet in the first intra-club game at Paso Robles today after rain postponed yesterday's schedule.
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Pittsburgh
Mannigans
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paso Robles
Calif
Fothergill Pounds Down for Speed as Batting Title Goal
Detroit outfielder Fothergill aims for the American League batting title this season and is trimming weight to gain speed on the bases.
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Detroit
Fothergill
Browns Stick to Tactics After Exhibition Setbacks
Dan Howley and Coach Bill Killifer insist on their planned methods despite two exhibition defeats. They risk minor losses to keep the team sharp for a main summer campaign. A Tarpon Springs camp critique notes a demand for bigger steaks after two days of Sarasota Palmetto camp feeding, which is described as pancake thick.
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ST. Louis
Dan Howley
Bill Killifer
Browns
Tarpon Springs
Sarasota-Palmetto
White Sox Outfield Reassignment Faces Schalk in Debut
In Schalk's first season as manager he must re arrange the White Sox outfield after Mostil's failed suicide attempt disrupts training at Shreveport. Rain delayed Cubs practice at Catalina Island. Brillheart showed promise in centerfield.
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Chicago
Mar
Cox
Ray Schalk
Johnny Mostil
Shreveport
Schalk
Mostl
Cubs
Catalina Island
Brillheart
Cubs poised for added strength with two new pitchers
Wilson brings a trace of glee to Manager McCarthy as he believes the Cubs gain southpaw pitching depth with two players.
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Wilson
McCarthy
Cubs
Rookie Ty Cobb shines in first Athletics game in Florida
The Athletics at Fort Myers applaud rookie Ty Cobb for a six inning debut season with a double a walk and a run saving catch after three at bats. In Bradenton the Phillies struggle with practice and Manager McInnis plans to lean on pitchers to stop the Senators.
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Athletics
Fort Myers
Fla
Ty Cobb
Giants
Bradenton
Phillies
McInnis
Senators
Boston Braves Relax After Cardinal Win Camp in Florida
Boston Braves eased up at their St Petersburg camp after beating the Cardinals 9 to 4. Dick Burrus impressed at first base while Paul Wanninger joined the Red Sox in New Orleans and is seen challenging Rigney for the shortstop job after reporting late from St Paul last season.
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Boston
Cardinals
Avon Park
Fla
Boston Braves
St. Petersburg
Dick Burrus
Paul Wanninger
Red Sox
New Orleans
Rigney
Wanninger
St. Paul
Mostil Improves After Suicide Attempt
Johnny Mostil showed signs of improvement in Shreveport as physicians and friends gathered at his bedside. The White Sox center fielder had slashed his wrists throat and ankles and stabbed above the heart in a hotel room Tuesday in an act prompted by unknown reasons possibly temporary insanity linked to health worries.
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Shreveport
Johnny Mostil
White Sox
Mostl
Pompano Track Closures Halt Miami Racing Card
Sheriff Paul C. Bryan said Broward officials closed the Pompano Horse Club plant and canceled this afternoon's racing card. He planned to wait for the supreme court ruling on pari mutuel betting before action, but track officials ordered closure immediately. Seaboard Air Line also canceled special trains between Miami and the track.
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Miami
Fla
Paul C. Bryan
Broward County
Miami Daily News
Pompano Horse Club
Supreme Court
Seaboard Air Line
Pompano Track
Championship Playoffs Set for North Carolina YMCA Title
In Raleigh four teams remain in the YMCA basketball chase Rocky Mount defeated Fayetteville Greensboro Salisbury and Charlotte will face Salisbury Friday and Greensboro Saturday The winners meet in High Point March 17 for the state title
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Raleigh
Mar
North Carolina
High Point
Pitt Legislator to Seek Lieutenant Governor Post
Edward G. Flannagan, Greenville member of the North Carolina House from Pitt County, plans to run for lieutenant governor in 1929. He initially hesitated but has announced his candidacy amid assembly adjournment rumors.
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Edward G. Flannagan
Greenville
Sincere Deliberations Marked 1927 Legislature
Raleigh March 10 The general assembly of 1927 closed after 64 days in session with a lasting impression of sincerity and serious purpose. Most measures enacted were worthwhile, and about 1200 laws were deemed generally beneficial. Reconsideration of bills showed fair effort to refine and enact good features while removing objections.
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General Assembly
Flannagan leads as possible candidate in crowded NC races
The article notes Flannagan, Greenville native and businessman, courting candidacy for lieutenant governor amid a field that already includes Rivers Johnson, R. Fountain, and W. H. S. Burgwyn. It highlights Johnson as a strong contender and details the upcoming speakership race among Tom Gold, Sandy Graham, and Harry Nettles, with Gom’s farm colony bill among notable achievements.
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Flannagan
Greenville
Pitt County
Rivers Johnson
Duplin
R. T. Fountain
House
W. H. S. Burgwyn
Johnson
Filannagan
Senator Johnson
Senate
Tom Gold
High Point
Guilford
Sandy Graham
Orange
Harry Nettles
Buncombe
Piedmont
Nettles
Graham
Gold
Finance Committee
Buncombe County
Lee
Greensboro
Legislature Session Marks Fairness and Thorough Committees
The senate and house operated with outstanding fairness from speakers to members. Debates were allowed on all bills, with full discussion even when defeat was likely. Committees did intensive work, dissecting and reassembling hundreds of measures, yielding careful, sincere recommendations and substantial reconsideration when needed. The nine weeks showed a genuine aim to advance state welfare and constructiveness.
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House
Fountain
R. O. Everett
Durham
Rivers Johnson
Long
Governor Long
General Assembly
Silent Rider at Broadway Showcases Hoot Gibson Lead
Hoot Gibson stars in The Silent Rider at the Broadway theater with Blanche Mehaffey opposite him. Otis Harlan Nora Cecil and a strong supporting cast deliver riding and acting prowess, while endings include House Without a Key and the first episode of On Guard a military mystery serial with Army cooperation.
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Katherine Newlin Burt
Hoot Gibson
Blanche Mehaffey
Titan Locks
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Gibson
Reynolds
Otis Harlan
Nora Cecil
Bar Z Ranch
United States Army
To Heat Plates Safely For Dinner Service
The guide advises warming plates under a hot water faucet for a few minutes and drying immediately. It warns that heating in an oven can cause cracks and discoloration over time.
First Lady's Smile Honored in Congressional Club Tribute
Ohio writer William Chalmers praised Mrs Calvin Coolidge with a poem and song set by Miss Helen Fromer. The piece honored the First Lady at a Congressional Club breakfast where tenor Paul Althouse performed the new tribute. Mrs Coolidge did not smile during the performance.
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NEA
Washington
Ohio
William Chalmers
Congress
Buckeye
Congressional Club
Buttermilk Cream Promises Overnight Beauty Transformation
Advertises Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a magical beauty product that smooths dull complexions, lightens rough hands, and vanishes from sight without shine. Claims harmless, non hair-stimulating, and ideal as a powder base. Transformation within twenty four hours.
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Howard
Big Lemons Grow at East Asheboro
Mrs. K. L. Winningham of East Asheboro tends a ten year old lemon tree in her yard. It bears three immense lemons with humorous buds and the largest measures 14 and a half inches in circumference attracting many visitors to view the phenomenon.
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Asheboro
K. L. Winningham
Trouble Enough Title Comes From a Tale of Dyspepsia
A kind old woman consoles Willie who confesses his troubles with dyspepsia and rheumatism. He explains that he stayed after school because he could not spell the words, a humorous moment highlighted in Tit-Bits.
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Willie
Adlerika Claim Cures Gas and Bloating
A reader testifies after taking Adlerika for stomach gas and sleeplessness. The ad claims Adlerika removes gas and relieves fullness sometimes bringing out long stored waste matter. It associates these effects with relief from chronic constipation. Matton Drug Co. at 107 North Main Street promotes the product.
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R. C. Miller
Matton Drug Company
North Main Street
Healing power of Petersons Ointment touted for eczema
The advertisement proclaims Petersons Ointment as a mighty cure for eczema and severe itching on skin and scalp. It claims quick relief overnight and lists pimples rough skin itching piles ulcers chafing and burning feet as conditions it treats. A box costs 35 cents.
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Peterson
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Health
An advertisement touts cod liver oil tablets as a supreme builder for weak children, claiming teeth and bone growth with vitamin content. Sugar coated tablets are said to be tasty like candy and easy on stomachs, with a 60 tablet pack priced at 60 cents and a 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
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McCoy
Manaing Co
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