Smoke Shop Faces Defending Champions In Night Tilt
In the fifth annual Y M C A Gold Medal Basketball tourney at the association gym tonight, the Smoke Shop team, built from former High Point college stars, challenges Burlington All-Stars, the defending Class A champions, at 9 o’clock. Also on tonight’s card are Triangle Hosiery Mills vs Greensboro Blues, while afternoon games include Fair Grove Terriers v Marsh and Adams-Millis v Milk Shake in Class B and C showdowns.
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Association Gymnasium
Nee
Arthur-Joiner
Sears
Ellington Florist
CCC
Marsh
Beeson
Burlington All-Stars
Smoke Shop
High Point College
Greensboro
Burlington
Triangle Hosiery Mills
Greensboro Blues
Fair Grove Terriers
Adams-Millis
West End Coal
Greensboro “Y
Arthur Joiner Pharmacy
West End Coal- Ellington Florist
Redwine Hardware Beats Elon College in Finalists Bid
Redwine Hardware, built from Elon college players, defeated The M Co Triangles 54 to 35 last night to advance to the finals. Bradley scored 17 and Fesmire 11 for Redwine while Woody Thomas and Sam Gurneau led the Elon squad.
Triangle Hosiery Mills Reach Class B Semis
Triangle Hosiery Mills advanced to the Class B semifinals by beating the Mack-Judson Colts 26 to 18. They surged in the first half and eased off in the second. Weisner and Byrd starred for Triangle. Jessup led the Colts.
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Triangle
Triangle “Hosiery Mills
Mack-Judson
Weisner
Byrd
Jessup
Dawson
Klutz
Hucks
Mock Judson Colts
Hudson
Santa Scotton
Deere
Farlowe
Hedr
Ellington Florist Beats CCC Five 28 to 20
Ellington Florist defeated CCC five 28 to 20 in a hard fought game. They led by two at halftime and surged in the second half with H. Giles as the key factor.
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Ellington Florist
CCC
G R. Giles
Gummey
GOB Alecaneskdsvackis Davis
Enupp
Perrer Sharks
Thornburg
Williams
Winchester Settee
Baxley
Tre Weer
Ellington Florist Co. C. C
Cooper
Hirsch Jacobs Pays 2500 for Horse Destroyed
MIAMI March 13 Hirsch Jacobs leading trainer paid 2500 to claim the horse Character after it broke a leg at Tropical Park. The barrier sprung the gate and the horse was destroyed. under racing rules Jacobs owned the horse from the moment it stepped on the track and covered removal costs.
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Miami
Hirsch Jacobs
Tropical Park
Jacobs
Sears Juniors Lose Thrilling Game to Arthur Joyner
Sears Juniors, a early favorite, fell to the Arthur Joyner team 18 to 15 in a tight contest. Reed and Farlow led the winners while scoring honors for the Juniors were well divided.
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Sears
Arthur-Joyner
Reed
Farlow
Arthur Joiner
Phiar
Fariowe
Hedrick
Johnson
Neeewereeere Petty
Sears “Y
Jrs
Barrier
Isae
Hartley
Feveuersereseees
Ettewe Wright
Whitt
Reese
Weiborne
Grant
Sears “Jrs
Parlowe
Murder Witness Furnishes Bond
Joseph Shelton Howard, 21, of Norfolk, released on 5000 bond as a material witness in the murder case involving his father Laban B. Howard in the death of former state patrolman Edward Hester Hawkins last August. An uncle furnished the bond and returned him to Norfolk after arrest there.
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Richmond
Joseph Shelton Howard
Norfolk
Laban B. Howard
Edward Hester Hawkins
Howard
Young Howard
England Records Snake Skin Imports Driven by Shoes
In 1932 England saw large snake skin imports due to demand for snake skin shoes. South America shipped 4,000,000 skins, Africa 2,000,000, and India 1,250,000 skins to England.
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England
South America
Africa
Escape Favored to Win Classic Sandhills Cup
Escape a bay gelding owned by Richard K. Mellon of Pittsburgh led a strong field in the Sandhills cup on the Sandhills course between Southern Pines and Pinehurst. The three mile timber race features three year olds and up, with Charioteer Career and Fugitive also entered, while other events on the card include the Catawba, Croatan steeplechase, Yadkin steeplechase, and the Midland flat race for three year olds and up.
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Sandhills Race Course
Richard K. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Southern Pines
Pinehurst
Charioteer
Richard Wallach
Simon T. Paterson
G. H. Bostwick
Brush
Lawmakers seek to free lawyers from fee regulation
Senate Bill 229 would remove the Industrial Commission’s power to regulate lawyers fees in Workmen’s Compensation matters. If enacted, lawyers could set their own rates while doctors remain unconstrained, a change opposed by the commission and many insurers as risking overcharges. Chairman T. A. Wilson warned passage could endanger litigants in compensation hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
State Industrial Commission
Senate
A. Hall Johnston
Buncombe County
House
Commission
Junior Bar Association of
Asheville
Industrial Commission
T. A. Wilson
The
Early Color Printing Trials by Gutenberg Assistants
Peter Schaeffer and Johann Fust were among the first to attempt color printing. The experiment occurred in 1457 as part of early printing innovations led by Gutenberg's workshop.
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Peter Schaeffer
Gutenberg
Johann Fust
Thyroid Gland Size Tied to Age and Seasons
Scientists state the thyroid gland in the throat varies with age and fluctuates seasonally. The gland enlarges or shrinks over time and across different seasons, reflecting metabolic adaptations.
Massanutten Clinches 36 18 Victory Over Black Bisons
In the South Atlantic interscholastic tournament Massanutten Military Academy defeated High Point High School 36 to 18. Captains Meisky and Causey led High Point with five points each while Massanutten’s Suitt and Minnick scored 11 and 10 respectively as the Virginians built a lead by halftime and never relinquished it.
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Beeson Hardware
Marsh Furniture
Marsh
Everhardt
Hayworth
Ft Miller
Nelson
Sterherate
Lohr
Beeson Hardware Co
Payworth
Hassel
L. Conrad
T. Sees Groome
D. Conrad
Hedrick
Lexington
Little Black Bisons
High Point
N. C
Yergem Military Institute
Bisons
Tar Heels
Massanutten
Dick Meisky
Virginia
Maassanutten
Meisky
Garland Causey
Suitt
Minnick
Lee University
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah
Spartanburg
5. C
Massanutten Military Academy
Monroe
Western High
Washington
Richmond
Staunton
St. John's College High
Purr
Idol
Hinkle
Saber Eveeres
F. Evans
Wee Causey
L. Evens
van Hyning
Biezaro
Cree
Ll Murray
Teeees
Mattiford
Renee Minnick
Balin
Cesey
L. Evans
Mesanutten
Vanynivy
Carnahan
Bizzro
Murrey
Judy and
Waskey
Southpaws Shine in College Basketball Scoring Leaders
Chicago March 13. Left handed players Joewell Young of Purdue and Bill Hughes of Macomb Teachers lead national scoring. Young set a Big Ten record with 172 points and Hughes won the Little Nineteen crown with 149 points.
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Chicago
Jewell Young, Young
Purdue
Bill Hughes
Macomb
Tigers Start Camp Aims In With Pitching Questions
Detroit Tigers face a crowded pitching staff as Mickey Cochrane drills the squad in Lakeland. Hank Greenberg anchors the lineup with Rudy York shifting to third to boost offense. Tommy Bridges and Scoe Rowe are the only proven starters, leaving five spots wide open as Cochrane bets on catching and fielding to shape the roster. Ray Hayworth and George Tebbetts back up Warren Cochrane with potential shifts in the infield and outfield spots.
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Paul Mickelson
Lakeland
Fla
Tiger
New York Yankees
Mickey Cochrane
Jungle Cats
Hank Greenberg
Cochrane
Tigers
Yankees
Mickey
Tommy Bridges
Scoe Rowe
Beaumont
Geerg
Rudy York
Jane
Gberg
Coehringer
Bill
Gil English
Willy Wil
Owen
al Sim
Pably
Gooselin
Jo-Jo White
Petes Fox
Gerald Walker
Simmons
Fox Walker
Jin
Motorboat Champs Tune Up for Biscayne Bay Regatta
Miami March 18 A big majority of 1986 outboard and inboard champions gather for the Biscayne Bay Regatta, the country’s oldest consecutive sailing show. Notables include Fred Jacoby North Bergen Gar Wood Jr national interscholastic champ Tom Cooper Kansas City Clint Ferguson Watham Ma ss Roy Meyer Chicago and Maude Rutherford Sands Point Miami who set a 1-2 mile lap record of 65.489 mph.
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Miami
Biscayne Bay
Fred Jacoby
North Bergen
N. J
Townsend
Gar Wood
Tom Cooper
Kansas City
Clint Ferguson
Watham
Mass
Roy Meyer
Chicago
Maude Rutherford
Sands Point
Cardinals Tour Giants in Two-Test Camp
In Havana Frank Frisch and Cardinal officials awaited the first test of the Red Bird pitching staff minus Dizzy Dean in two games with the New York Giants. Lou Warneker starts today and Paul Dean is slated to pitch Sunday. In San Antonio the Browns showed form as they prep for the season opener against the Minneapolis Millers. In Pasadena Jimmy Dykes urged White Sox first baseman Zeke Bonura to stop talking to coaches and base runners this season.
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Havana
Cuba
Frank Frisch
Cardinal
Red Bird
Dizzy Dean
New York Giants
Lou Warneker
Paul Dean
Browns
San Antonio
Tex
Minneapolis Millers
American Association
Pasadena
Calif
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Zeke Bonura
Cubs Sign Frank Demaree Boosts Avalon Drill
Avalon California manager Grimm of the Cubs announced the signing of star outfielder Frank Demaree. The team held a brisk workout session as optimism rose over the new acquisition and the upcoming season prospects.
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Frank Demaree
Avalon
Calif
Grimm
Cubs
Rain Halts Pirates Drills In San Bernardino
Rain forced the Pittsburgh Pirates to shift training indoors in San Bernardino California for light drills under electric lights.
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San Bernadino
Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants Meet Cards in Havana Ambush Clash
The New York Giants opened a series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Havana Cuba as they confront one of the season’s top National League rivals. The matchup marks a test for both teams with high stakes in the standings and momentum early in the campaign.
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Giants
Havana
Cuba
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees name rookies for Grapefruit opener
In St. Petersburg Florida manager Joe McCarthy lists a rookie trio to start the Grapefruit League opener against the Boston Bees. Steve Sondra will start followed by Kemp Wicker and Jim Tobin in the pitching order.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Boston Bees
Steve Sandra
Kemp Wicker
Jim Tobin
Manush Clouts Clearwater in Punchy Sea Stint
Heinie Manush's hitting in Clearwater sparks Burleigh Grimes with visions of a Dodger outfield packed with punch this season.
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Manush
Clearwater
Fla
Heinie Manush
Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn Dodger
Athletics Keep Outfield Trio With Moses Budget Pact
Mexico City report that the Philadelphia Athletics have kept their regular outfield trio intact with Wally Moses and manager Mack reaching a salary agreement.
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Mexico City
Philadelphia Athletics
Wally Moses
Mack
Phillies to Run Baseball School in Philadelphia Park
Baseball school set for the Philadelphia park the week of April 28 organized by the National League club based in Philadelphia.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Philadelphia Park
Cochrane Uses Quartet in Seven Inning Intra Squad Game
In Lakeland Florida manager Mickey Cochrane used pitchers George Gill Pat McLaughlin George Coffman a Detroit recruit and Vic Sorrell in a seven inning intra squad game.
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Lakeland
Fla
Mickey Cochrane
George Gill
Pat McLaughlin
George Coffman
Detroit
Vic Sorrell
Nationals Split Into Two Teams For Practice Game
In Orlando Washington Nationals split into two teams for their first spring practice game. The coach led both squads through early drills as players tested positions and adjusted to game pace.
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Orlando
Fla
Washington Nationals
Al Hollingsworth Says Arm Never Felt Better
Arm ace for the Cincinnati Reds, left hander Al Hollingsworth, declared in Tampa that his pitching arm never felt better after a period of rest and rehab. He described the elbow and shoulder as strong and ready for season drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
al Hollingsworth
Cincinnati Reds
Red Sox Rookies Taught Pitching Tricks by Pennock
Sarasota Florida report says Wise veteran Herbie Pennock will coach Red Sox rookies on throwing to first base a skill rarely learned by minor leaguers as they face today’s firing line.
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Sarasota, Fla
Herbie Pennock
Red Sox
Landis to Watch Bees Yankees Exhibition in Sarasota
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball high commissioner, will attend the exhibition series opener between the Boston Bees and the World Champion New York Yankees in Sarasota Florida. An estimated 4000 fans are expected.
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Landis
Sarasota
Fla
Kenesaw Mountain
Boston Bees
New York Yankees
Indians Open Spring Action Versus Pelicans in New Orleans
The Cleveland Indians faced the New Orleans farm club in their spring opener in New Orleans marking the first taste of spring competition for the team.
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Indians
Pelicans
New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Copeland Describes Merchant Marine as Chaos
In Boston Royal Copeland says the U.S. merchant marine is in chaos and urges the new maritime commission to take full shipping development responsibility. He warns prospects for an American merchant marine are at a low ebb unseen since before World War I.
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Boston
Mass
U. 8
Royal S. Copeland
N. Y
U.S
Maritime Commission
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boxing Night Recap: Armstrong and Vaughan Triumph
In New York Henry Armstrong defeated Mike Belloise in a knockout at 1328. In Hollywood Jimmy Vaughan beat Baby Arizmendi on points at 135. details list origins from Cleveland and Tampico with ten rounds noted.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Armstrong
California
Mike Belloise
Hollywood
Jimmy Vaughan
Cleveland
Baby Arizmendi
Tampico
Picard Revolta Fail To Clasp International Golf Prize
In Miami on March 13 Henry Picard and Revolta failed to seal a third straight inter national golf title as Lawson Little and Tony Manero edged them after an 18 hole playoff. Little sank a 25 foot putt on the 36th to force the playoff and then drove and ironed to lead the final run. Manero sparked his side with a 32 four under par as the match swung and Little again answered with a clutch finish for the $2,000 prize and gallery share.
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Miami
Fla
Henry Picard
Johnny Revolta
Lawson Little
Picard
Revolta
Little
Tony Manero
Manero
Hornet Skipper Charlotte Seeks Lee Head Manager
Joe Engel president of the newly organized Charlotte club in the Piedmont league announced today that Lee Head, who managed the Knoxville Smokies in the Southern Association in 1935, has been obtained to manage the team.
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Hornet
Charlotte
Joe Engel
Charlotte Club
Piedmont League
Lee Head
Knoxville Smokies
Southern Association
Bill Bryce Elected Clemson Basketball Captain
Clemson February 13 report states Bill Bryce senior and star center has been elected captain of the 1957 Clemson basketball team.
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Clemson
Bill Bryce
Powell-Wagner match ends with Powell’s decisive win
Dick Powell defeats Bob Wagner in two straight falls as wrestling fans howl. Powell dominates from the start, taking the first fall in 15 minutes and the second in eight minutes before the referee suspends Powell for rough tactics. Black Four defeats Mayes McLain in two straight falls, with McLain injured after a fall.
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Dick Powell
Cowboy Luttrall
Bob Wagner
Custo
Wagner
Powell
Wrestling Commission
Mayes McLain
Laine
Wallburg School to Stage Tom Sawyer Play
Wallburg School plans a performance of Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer by fourth to sixth graders in the school auditorium at 8 o clock Friday night March 19. About 50 children will sing and dance in a staging with scenery costumes and a tuneful score by G Schaefer including pirates skeletons and graveyard scenes.
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Wallburg
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Teretta
Finn
Aunt Polly
Othe
G Schaefer
Mareh
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Elon Stars
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Ee Barrier
Clark
Renne Weisner
Ellington
Murphy
Victor
West Siders
Condors
New York City
Harry Smith
Bobby Harris
Black Bisons
South Atlantic
Detroit Tigers
Roy Hughes
Roy
Steve O'Neill
Lloyd Brown
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Hopper
Ken Sheehan
San Francisco Seals
Pete Daglia
Pete
Powell — Wagner
Easi
Black Secret
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Wallburg School
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