Wildcats Open 1930 Baseball Campaign at Home Tomorrow
Davidson College meets Georgetown University in a 2:30 p.m. opener, the first intercollegiate game in the region this year. Monck Younger has prepared the squad through rain delays, with Everett Booe advising and a shifting lineup showing progress in fielding and batting as Oak Ridge prep foes loom Friday. Brandon of Piedmont League will umpire both weekend contests.
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Davidson, N
Davidson College Wildcats
Georgetown University
Washington
DD. C
Monk Younger
Everett Booe
Big Leager
Davidson
McInnis
Miller
Mathis
Covington
Kugler
Thompson
Oak Ridge
Henderson
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Wildcats
Brandon
Six New Records Set By Helene Madison On National Tour Start
Six new American swimming records were set by Helene Madison, 16, of Seattle, in a one day Jacksonville meet. She departs for New York to continue her national tour with marks including 220 yards 2 28, 220 yards 2 89, 300 yards 3 41, 400 yards 5 15, 440 yards 5 31, and 500 yards 6 17, surpassing previous records and drawing comparisons to Gertrude Ederle’s 1922 feats. Madison had already set four world records at the National Indoor AAU contest in Miami Beach.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Helene Madison
Seattle
New York
Gertrude Follerte
Madison
Miami Beach
Eleanor Holm
Interscholastic Track Meet Draws Large Davidson Entry
Davidson College hosts the sixth annual interscholastic track meet on March 22 with 150 plus high school entrants expected. Central High of Charlotte, Wilmington, Salisbury, Barnum Springs, Statesville, High Point, and Hickory have filed entries. Charlotte again fields a strong team led by Mullis, McMillan, Wood, and Barksdale. The event features sprints, middle and long distance races, field events, and the cup for the top point-scoring team. The track, prepared and in fast condition, may yield several records if the weather turns favorable.
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Davidson
N. C
Davidson College
Norton G. Pritchett
UASBU
Central High of
Charlotte
Wilmington High School
Salisbury
Barnum Springs
Statesville
High Point
Hickory
Charlotte High School
Mullis
McMillan
Dashman
Wood
Barksdale
Wilmington
Martin Conger duel yields 1000 yard title at indoor meet
Dr Paul Martin the Swiss Olympic ace defeated Ray Conger of Illinois A C to win the 1000 yards in a meet record 2 12 6 1 at the National A A U indoor championships. Herman Brix set a 61 foot 2 12 inch world record in the 16 pound shot put and Herbert Schwarze also surpassed the prior mark. The 70 yard high hurdles indoor record was equalled twice by Monty Wells and Lee Sentman.
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New York
Paul Martin
Ray Conger
Illinois A.C
Martin
Conger
Illinois Flyer
Herman Brix
Los Angeles
Herbert Schwarze
Tlinois A. C
Schwarze
Earler
Monty Wells
Boston A. A
Lee Sentman
Illinois
Kid Kaplan Victorious Over Farr In 10 Rounds
New Haven report states Louis Kid Kaplan of Meriden Connecticut out pointed Johnny Farr of Cleveland in a ten round boxing match with Kaplan earning the decision on points.
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New Haven
Conn
Louis Kid Kaplan
Meriden
Johnny Farr
Cleveland
Dr Southworths Aratabs Ad Improves Bladder Comfort
A vintage advertisement urges readers over 40 to try Dr Southworths Aratabs for burning sensation, bladder weakness, frequent urination, and nocturnal trips. It promises a full 10 day risk free trial with money back if unsatisfied, through any reputable druggist, aiming for peaceful sleep and normal bladder function.
Guilford Quakers Hold Open Practice Before Georgetown Game
Guilford College coach Anderson directs a rainy open practice as the Quakers prepare for their first exhibition against Georgetown University next Saturday. Veterans show improvement while several pitching and infield spots are unsettled, with Jamieson Bass Turner and Stout among notable performers.
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Guilford College
Anderson
Quakers
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Seaton
Guilford
Zachary
Letterman
Johnson
Roanoke Rapids
Stafford
Pierce
Jamieson
Bass
Turner
Stout
Nelson
Warren Plans To Quit Ring After Two-Year Campaign
Addison Exum Warren former University of North Carolina heavyweight boxer plans to retire from boxing after a two year campaign he will begin soon. Known as Add he has fought in North Carolina rings and preliminaries to major bouts in New York and elsewhere. He intends to quit the fight game and enter a coaching school after two more years and pursue coaching.
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Charlotte
Addison Exum Warren
University of North Carolina
Squared
Add
North Carolina
New York
Warren
Inventive Country: Patents Rise in 1929 London Output
British inventors filed over 39 800 patent applications in 1929, up from 8 556 in 1928. Many filings related to talking pictures color cinema loudspeakers and television.
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London
Spring Training Notes From West Palm Beach and Nearby Camps
In Florida reports from training camps highlight Adolfo Luque’s strong form for Brooklyn after a Robins trade, Dan Howley praising rookie pitchers Si Johnson and Archie Campbell for the Reds, and Freddy Lindstrom’s hand injury as Giants workers cope with a batters epidemic. Pirates struggle with bases left on 12 in yesterday’s loss to San Francisco.
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Francisco
Mar
Discom
Jewel Ens
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Pirates
San Antonio
Tex
New York Giants
Freddy Lindstrom
Hospital
West Palm Beach
Fia
Brooklyn Robins
Buzz McWeeny
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati Reds
Luque
Orlando, Fla. Mar
Dan Howley
Si Johnson
Archie Campbell
Bennie Frey
Nashville
Braves Beat Yankees 7-5 Behind Timely Hitting
In St. Petersburg the Boston Braves used thirteen well placed hits to upset the New York Yankees 7-5. The Braves capitalized on their hits with precise timing while the Yankees stranded runs as they collected eight hits with less impact.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Boston Braves
Braves
Athletics to Use Spot Pitchers This Season
Connie Mack plans a rotating set of spot pitchers for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1930. Howard Ehmke signed as a spot starter, able to begin games roughly every two weeks. Veterans Eddie Rommel and Jack Quinn may join if rookies impress. Ehmke will coach recruits.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Howard Ehmke
Eddie Rommel
Jack Quinn
Phillies Captain Fresco Thompson Expected Back Soon
Winter Haven Florida March 19 Captain Fresco Thompson the last Phillies regular to report was due to reach here today or tomorrow manager Shotton announced With Thompson back at second we will be ready to go in three weeks Talk that he is to be traded is ridiculous He wants to play for us and I think we will be together after a little talk Thompson's issue with the club is said to be a personal matter not salary
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Winter Haven
Fla
Fresco Thompson
Phillies
Shotton
Thompson
Bargain Day Hinted for Grapefruit League Opening
WEST PALM BEACH FLA MAR 19 A twin bill may mark the first bargain day ever offered in the grapefruit league as spring games begin.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
Manager swap rumors link Senators and Indians
Biloxi dispatch reports Walter Johnson seeks a right hand hitting out fielder while Roger Peckinpaugh needs an understudy for Luke Sewell. If trades materialize, Roy Spencer may trade the Senators uniform for Ed Morgan’s Indians catching role after a .318 batting season.
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Biloxi
Miss
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Luke Sewell
Roy Spencer
Ed Morgan
Cleveland
Tom Oliver's path to the Red Sox center berth
Tom Oliver, seen as a strong candidate for the regular Red Sox center field job, rose from Little Rock Southern League fame to drawing major league bids. Scouts, including a representative of Bob Quinn, pushed for him, but Little Rock raised the price, leaving him draft eligible until Connie Mack waived him. Quinn later secured him at the waiver price, deemed cheap.
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Pensacola
Fla
Tom Oliver
Red Sox
Little Rock
Ark
Bob Quinn
Connie Mack
Mack
Quinn
Shires Demands Better Offer or Play Semi Pro
Art Shires of the Chicago White Sox issues an ultimatum insisting on a better contract than the $7,000 offered earlier this season. He vows to play semi pro ball in a week if no improved deal is tabled, either in Chicago or the Rio Grande Valley.
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Dallas
Tex
Art Shires
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Rio Grande Valley
Red Sox Hope 10 Elevate Prospects in 1929 Return
In Pensacola report on Boston's rebuilt roster under Charles Wagner, Boston steadies after poor finishes. Ed Morris, Charley Ruffing, Danny MacFayden, and Jack Russell anchor a pitching staff, while Rothrock Scarritt and Todt lead a cautious batting lineup with strong defense but limited power.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Red Sox
Connie Mack
Boston
Halcyon
Sox
Bill Carrigan
Charles (Heine) Wasgner
Carrigan
Bob Quinn
Wagner
Yankees
Ed Morris
Mobile
Ala
Morris
Addiion
Charley Ruffing
Danny MacFayden
Somerville
Jack Russell
Milton Gaston
Russ Scarritt
Tom Oliver
Alabama
John Winsett
Joe Cicero
Bill Barrett
White Sox
Phil Todt
Bill Regan
Hal Rhyne
Annual At Lenoir Rhyne About Ready
The 1930 Havana yearbook editors at Lenoir Rhyne College have completed editorial work and await printers. Charlotte firms handle engraving printing and photography. Olin Sink of Lexington edits, with Frank Clapp of Newton aiding. Snapshots are featured, with humor central.
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Hickory
Mar
Havana
Lenoir Rhyne College
Charlotte
Olin Sink
Lexington
Frank Clapp
Newton
State Golfers Open With Duke On Friday
Duke 1930 golf team starts Friday at home against North Carolina State led by captain Bill Jennings of Rocky Mount and veteran Wilson Randle. Competition for two remaining spots includes Sam Buie John Taggart and Eddie Schlossbach. Morning singles and 1:30 p.m. foursomes. Duke to compete in Greensboro State and Southern Conference meets.
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Durham
N. C
Duke
N. C. State
Bill Jennings
Rocky Mount
Devil Golf Outfit
Wilson Randle
Sam Buie
John Taggart
Eddie Schlossbach
Greensboro
Blue Devil Net Stars Open Work on Tennis
Durham NC March 19 A co captain of the basketball team and a top substitute are shifting to tennis with plans for court berths. George Rogers veteran tennis star and basketball forward and co captain elect for next year and Don Garber substitute forward seek spots on the tennis squad. Rogers Captain Myers and Frank are lettermen back. Garber Phillips Curtis and Farris vie for remaining positions.
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Durham
N. C
George Rogers
Don Garber
Rogers
Myers
Frank
Garber
Phillips
Curtis
Farris
Exhibition Games Roundup From Florida and California
Exhibition games report results across multiple venues including St Petersburg West Palm Beach Lakeland Bradenton San Francisco and Winter Haven. Notable scores include Boston 7 New York 5 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 8 St Louis 5 Missions 8 Pittsburgh 5 and Philadelphia 17 House of David in an all federated slate.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Boston
New York
West Palm Beach
Fila
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Lakeland
Columbus
Philadelphia
Bradenton
Detroit
San Francisco — Missions
Pittsburgh
Winter Haven
House of David
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