Prospects Bright for Wake Forest Track Team
Wake Forest officials report a strong return of four lettermen including Weldon Rackley and Ober with solid freshmen prospects like Goodwin and Hackney. Coach Utley crafts a versatile squad aiming to beat N. C. State on April 24 and compete in five meets through May 12 against Duke University, University of Richmond, William and Mary, and Catholic University.
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Wake Forest
Cinder Path
C. G. Maddrey
Seaboard
Daniel Weldon
Rackley
Goldsboro
Deacon
Goode
University of Richmond
Utley
South
Neculus
Phil Utley
Baptist College
Bailey
Gore
N. C. State
Raleigh
Arthur Green
Ahoskie
North Carolina
Goodwin
Edenton
J. W. Hackney
Greensboro
Richmond
R. Powell
G. Bryan
Lumberton
Parrish
Benson
Mondh Ober
Stradley
Cook
Isolday
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Duke University
Baltimore Justice Orders Five Lashes At Whipping Post
A convicted wife beater in Baltimore is to receive five lashes at the whipping post, as ordered by the court. The sentence is part of a punitive measure reported by local authorities.
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Baltimore
Snake Oil Antiseptic Lotion Praised Coast to Coast
Advertised as a powerful penetrating liniment for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and sore joints. Customers from New Orleans Minneapolis and Pittsburgh boast quick relief and walking from crutches after use. The ad touts a golden red oil produced by Herb Juice Medicine Co and urges readers to buy at Mann Drug Co with an Adv note.
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B. Werner
New Orleans
H. ©. Hendrix
Minneapolis
Minn
J. B. Moore
Pittsburgh
Herb Juice Medicine Co
U. 5
The
Mann Drug Co
Promising Pitcher Elliott Seeks Berth in Piedmont Circuit
Dewey Elliott, a hopeful young pitcher, writes Polly Snyder seeking a berth in the Piedmont league. Snyder helped him land work with Shamokin in the York Pennsylvania league after meeting him in Norfolk. Elliott, a railroad man in the off season, would require no travel arrangements if signed.
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Dewey Elliott
Polly Snyder
Polly
Kid
Norfolk
Shamokin
Ellicott
Digit
Elliott
High Point Forms Local Credit Men Association
About 35 local businessmen met at the Sheraton Hotel to perfect the High Point Association of Credit Men with officers named for one year. The group joins a national network of 142 units and plans monthly meetings to discuss credit issues. E. B. Moran outlined the three lines of defense in the national body. The poll noted annual credits totaling $16,500,000.00.
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High Point Association of Credit Men
Sheraton Hotel
C. F. Tomlinson
C. C. Garrett
W. C. Idol
J.R. Lyon
Fred N. Tate
George T. Heackney
Lexington
J. G. Pennington
Thomasville
C. C. Crawford
Asheboro
Adj. C
Nation
High Point
Thomiasville
E. B. Moran
Chicago
National Association of Credit Men
Credit Interchange Bureau
Adjustment Bureau
Department of Commercial Justice
Moran
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Furniture Association
Standeart Seeks Regular Berth With Dodgers After Waterbury Pennant Run
Jerry Standeart, of the SEDMUNT LEAGUE and Waterbury pennant winner in 1924, is pushing for a Dodgers roster spot. His 328 hitting and stellar defense at Waterbury have impressed at Clearwater camp, with infield likely to include Standeart at third, Butler short, Maranville second, Fournier first.
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Sedmont
Twins
Jerry Standeart
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jerry
Waterbury
Dodgers
Clearwater
Dodger
Standeart
Butler
Maranville
Keystone
Fournier
Milton
Lew Wendell Life and Career Charted by Ace Ahead
Ace Aaron recounts Lew Wendell a famed Guilford county rabbit hunter turned baseball figure. The feature traces his rise from star catcher who faced Christy Mathewson to minor leagues to a long stint in the Philadelphia Phillies catching corps with noted skill and mentorship to rookies.
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Polly Snyder
Guilford County
Lew Wendell
Philly
New York News
Frank Oliver Leads 1926 Tomlinson Chair Club Rise
FRANK OLIVER a renowned all state prep school halfback and college baseball figure joins the Tomlinson Chair company team. He will pitch and play outfield for the Industrial league squad this season after starring for Oak Ridge on grid and diamond. Oliver once rejected a Spartanburg Sally league contract and now ships as a clerk with the Tomlinson Chair company.
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Frank Oliver
Frank
Oak Ridge
Spartanburg
Mike Kelly
Tomlinson Chair Company
Shaner Out Two Months for Red Sox Recruits
Walter Shaner, outfielder first baseman, broke his leg sliding into third in New Orleans and will be sidelined at least two months. The Braves extended their training-season dominance with a sixth straight win, defeating the Giants at St. Petersburg.
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Poston
Red Sox
Walter Shaner
New Orleans
Braves
Giants
St. Petersburg
Pirates Manager Happy Over Good News From Camp
Manager Bill McKechnie announced two reasons for cheer with the Pirates in camp. Captain Max Carey returned from St. Louis hospital, and an X ray showed Eddie Moore’s foot injury had no broken bones. The team, minus the injured and rookies, traveled to San Francisco for a six game Coast league series opener against two Frisco clubs.
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Pittsburgh
Bill McKechnie
Pirates
Max Carey
St. Louis
Eddie Moore
Moore
San Francisco
King Solomon Knocks Out Mace in Atlantic City Bout
In Atlantic City King Solomon the Panamanian heavyweight champion knocked out Fred Mace of Jersey City in the tenth round. The decisive victory added another win to Solomon's noted career.
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Atlanta
King Solomon
Panama
Fred Mace
Jersey City
Welterweight clash sees Callahan defeat Mack in Seattle
Seattle welterweight bout ends with Tim Callahan defeating Fred Mack in front of local boxing crowd. Details on score and rounds unclear in OCR.
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Seattle
Tim Callahan
Paul
Freddie Mack
Funeral Services for Ralph Way Loftin
Funeral services for Ralph Way Loftin nine months old son of Mr and Mrs L R Loftin 110 Smith Street were held at 12 30 this afternoon at the home Rev H O Miller of West End Baptist church officiating. After the service the party proceeded to Gravel Hill church near Benton for another service. Loftin died after several days illness with pneumonia and his passing saddened the community. pallbearers included J H Carroll G Q O Kearns E E Wood and D H Lynch floral carriers were Miss Helen Lee Miss Rena May Tadlock Miss Doris Lee Miss Blanche Lynch and Miss Evelyn Lee.
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Ralph Way Loftin
L. R. Loftin
Smith Street
H. O. Miller
West End
Loftin
High Point
Denton
J. H. Carroll
G. QO. Kearns
E. E. Wood
D. H. Lynch
Helen Lee
Rena May Tadlock
Doris Lee
Blanche Lynch
Evelyn Lee
Mrs Teague to be buried in Oakwood
Funeral services for Mrs W Kh Teague mother of city Prosecuting Attorney Lewis E Teague who died yesterday morning at 710 North Main Street will be held tomorrow at 4 30 at the home with Rev Geo R Brown Rev J M Hilliard and Rev Thomas Carrick officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
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W. Kh. Teague
Lewis E. Teague
North Main Street
Geo. R. Brown
M. P. Church
J. M. Hilliard
Thomas Carrick
Oakwood Cemetery
Last Showing Sea Beast at Broadhurst Theater Tonight
Tonight marks the final screening of The Sea Beast at the Broadhurst starring John Barrymore with a big sea epic touted for romance and thrilling spectacle. Family night follows with Rangers of the Big Pines and Aesop’s Fables. Helen Costello, sister of Dolores Costello, appears with Kenneth Harland in Rangers of the Big Pines tomorrow.
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New Broadhurst
John Barrymore
New Theatre
Breadhurst
Coffield Furniture Co Moves to New High Point Location
The Coffield Furniture Co moves from 141 S Wrenn St to 208 N Main St in High Point. Once a small operation four years ago the firm has grown into a leading local retailer of furniture.
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Coffield Furniture Co
S. Wrenn Street
N. Main Street
Coffield Co
High Point
Rodgers Leads Naval Plane Route to Washington
Lieutenant Commander John Rodgers sails from Montgomery in the Angcostia en route to Washington. planned stops include Columbus Georgia Macon Augusta Columbia Fayetteville and Norfolk as the San Francisco to Hawaii flight prestige continues.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Rodgers
San Francisco
Hawaii
U. S. Naval
Angcostia
Washington
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Columbia
U. C. Fayetteville N
Norfolk
Roman mortar remains as effective as a century ago
A report notes that traditional Roman mortar continues to show durability and workability comparable to materials used a hundred years ago, underscoring enduring construction techniques and historic material performance.
Health officer report shows smallpox cases in High Point
The city health officer reports 15 reported smallpox cases in High Point with more possible unreported cases. The note cites poor physician reporting compliance, outlines sanitation efforts, and lists infectious diseases, city services, and labor costs for February.
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High Point
Coe
Jackson Training School
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Friday Evening
The chamber of commerce announces its monthly meeting for Friday night in the chamber rooms. The session begins at 7 30 o clock and all directors are urged to attend to discuss important matters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chest Workers Meet At Chamber Tonight
The executive committee of the community chest workers will meet tonight in the rooms of the chamber of commerce. Reports from the various units will be heard and plans formed for the campaign for funds to be waged in May.
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Community Chest Workers
Chamber of Commerce
Admiral Beatty Dies at 91 in Charleston
Rear Admiral Frank Edmund Beatty, retired from the U S Navy after a long distinguished career, died here last night of influenza in Harb?ston. He served with notable commands and promotions during a career spanning decades.
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Beatty
Harleston, S
Frank Edmund Beatty
United States Navy
Thursday Night Family Night at Broadhurst
A community note announces Thursday night family night this week at Broadhurst Theater inviting residents to attend with planned activities and performances for all ages.
All Star Girls Basketball Team Drawn From Eastern District
Chapel Hill earns three selections led by Lucile Hogan the standout scorer. Hillsboro places two players and Oxford claims one with Neville Davis and guards Davis Daniels among picks. Substitutes Finch and Walker also named from Middleburg and Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill
State High School Athletic Association
Chapel Hill High
Hillsboro
Oxford
Chapel Hill High School
Lucile Hogan
Hillians
North Carolina
Parker
Neville
Middleburg
Hogan
A. Davis
H. Davis
Daniels
Finch
Walker
Wildcat Baseball to Open Season at Davidson
Davidson March 17 Coach Youngers baseball nine opens North Carolina season Thursday afternoon facing the Quantico Marine team from Virginia. Litch Huis showing progress as pitcher with Flake Laird and Lefty Oden back. Infield reshaped after three graduations while the outfield, led by Captain Alford Vance and Davis, looks strong. Hal Johnson and Abe Kugler in new roles as spring trials begin.
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Davidson
Flake Laird
Lefty Oden
Abe Kugler
Washington
Kelly Woodham
Alford
Vance
Davis
Hal Johnson
Alfonso Thomas Proves Hit With White Sox At Camp
Alfonso Thomas, formerly with Baltimore, is living up to his minor league hurling reputation at the Chicago White Sox camp in Shreveport Louisiana. In two innings yesterday he impressed Manager Collins with strong work with men on base and appears certain to win a permanent berth.
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Chicago
Alfonso Thomas
Baltimore
Chicago White Sox
Shreveport
Collins
Thomas
Walter Johnson Arm to Be Preserved for Start in Washington
Washington March date. Walter Johnson will rest his injured right arm after leading the Senators on a barnstorming trip from Tampa to Washington. He is slated to pitch one game against the New York Giants before joining his teammates to finish training for the season opener. The Senators used rookie pitchers in today’s game with the Buffalo Internationals.
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Walter
Washington
Walter Johnson
Tampa
New York Giants
Senators
Buffalo
Hair Groom Cream Advertises Quick Hair Shine
An old advertisement promotes Hair-Groom as a dignified combing cream costing only a few cents per jar. It claims many users rely on it for a natural gloss and well groomed look suitable for business and social occasions. The text suggests it smooths unruly hair and makes hair grow thick and hearty.
William R Story Elected Davidson Cheerleader
William R Story of Marion North Carolina was elected class leader at Davidson College beating C W Williams of Montgomery Alabama. Story is the fifth Story brother to attend Davidson and is a member of Delta Theta Chi fraternity.
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Davidson
William R. Story
Marion
N. C
Davidson College
Story
C. W. Williams
Montgomery
Ala
Sam
Dalte Theta Chi Fraternity
Athletics edge Phillies in Braden ton series opener
Lefty Grove struck out nine in five innings to pace the Athletics 3 to 2 victory over the Phillies in the first Athletics Phillies series at Braden ton. Simmons drove in two runs with a sixth inning single as Wendell grounded out with a man on third in the ninth. Meanwhile Athletics rookies at Fort Myers played golf.
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Philadelphia
Grove
Connie Mack
Portsider
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MEA Service, Inc
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Christy Mathewson
Charlotte
Phillies
McKechnie
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Mrs. Teague
Oakwood
Sea Beast
Coffield Furniture Company
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Broadhurst
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W. R. Story
Wright’s
Wright
J. N. Wright
W. J. Wright
K. M. Cline
J. R. Young
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Earl Womble
Hallaway Seed Co
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