Athletics Start Season as Favorites in 1930 AL Race
The Philadelphia Athletics are pegged as overwhelming favorites to win the 1930 American League pennant, with Connie Mack’s club returning most key players. The Yankees and Tigers present the chief challenges, while Cleveland St Louis Chicago and Washington are viewed as threats or dark horses.
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Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
A’s
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Boston
Athletics
Yankees
Detroit
Leroy Mahaffey
Bob Shawkey
Ben Chapman
Dusty Cooke
Babe Ruth
Tigers
Bucky Harris
Grove
Walberg
Earnshaw
Quinn
Rommel
Shores
Browns
Indians
Fonseca
Ferrell
Averill
White Sox
Donie Bush
Smead Jolley
Lucky Strike Five Captures Contest
The Lucky Strike team defeated the Bachelor Five 1507 to 1463 in a bowling contest at the Lucky Strike alley yesterday. O Fitch was high scorer for Bachelor Five with 236. Manager Dan Howley notes the lineup and scores south of the pink as perfection in New Orleans. The Cleveland Indians were to face official opposition for the first time this season, with first stringers to play five innings against the New Orleans Pelicans before rookies take over.
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O. Fitch
Dan Howley
New Orleans
Mar
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans Pelicans
Notice of Sale of Land in Guilford County North Carolina
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at noon on April 2 1930 at Greensboro court house door. Trustee Central Bank & Trust Co. will sell Lots 1 and 2 in Mrs A E Dennis sub-division Center Grove Township Guilford County as described, subject to taxes and assessments. J C Alexander assistant trust officer signs for the trustee.
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D. Smith
Johnnie L. Smith
Central Bank & Trust Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
City of
County of
Guilford
State of North Carolina
Center Grove
Township
A. E. Dennis
Central Bank & Trust CO
J. C. Alexander
Whittles Baseball In Tenth Inning- Hailed Into Court
In Goldsboro on March 22 AP reports Roland Best, angry after a wild throw in a negro baseball game, carved the ball with a knife. A mob then attacked him with bats and blades, leaving him with 14 stitches. He was billed 81.50 for the ruined ball and its costs.
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Goldsboro
Mar
Roland Best
Roland
Boston and New Managers Dominate Early 1930s MLB Outlook
Boston shows modest improvement with claims of a tough fight to avoid last place. Walter Johnson’s Senators lack power without Goslin and show shaky infield. Four managers Donie Bush Heinie Wagner Bill Killefer Bob Shawkey join the scene to challenge Connie Mack and the A’s, hoping the 1929 pennant drift isn’t repeated.
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Boston
Walter Johnson
Senators
Goose Goslin
Red Sox
Donie Bush
Chicago
Heinie Wagner
Bill Killefer
St. Louis
Bob Shawkey
New York
Mr. Mack
A’s
House of McGillicuddy
Davis Cup Net Men Enter at Pinehurst
Davis cup candidates including Wilmer Hines of Columbia Teddy Burwell of Charlotte and Bryant Grant of Atlanta enter the United North and South tournament at Pinehurst starting April 14. Other entrants include Robert Crosland of Charlotte and Herbert Vail of Pinehurst.
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Pinehurst
N. C
United North and South
Wilmer Hines
Columbia
S. C
Fights Last Night in New York and Boston
Kid Chocolate stopped Al Ridgeway in New York. Johnny Indrisano defeated Vince Dundee by decision in Boston.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
al Ridgeway
New Jersey
Boston
Johnny Indrisano
Vince Dundee
Baltimore
Denver Man Appoints Mickey Cohen in Port Land Notice
Denver resident Joe Marcus of Portland Oregon is identified in a brief notice. The text mentions Mickey Cohen in connection with Denver, listing (10) as a detail.
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Denver
Joe Marcus
Portland
Ore
Mickey Cohen
Mortgagee's Notice of Land Sale in Guilford County
Mortgagee announces sale of Lot 2, George F. Wilson property on Barbee Street in Greensboro at 10:00 A M April 15 1930 to satisfy default on mortgage by M H McIntyre and wife Emma McIntyre. Sale subject to first lien by The Prudential Insurance Company of America and any unpaid taxes or street assessments.
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M. H. McIntyre
Emma McIintyre
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
County
Greensboro
N. C
Barbee Street
George F. Wilson
High Point
Centennial Avenue
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Mehlhorn Leads After Open Half at La Gorce
Wild Bill Mehlhorn of Pensacola led the La Gorce Open after 36 holes at Miami Beach with 140, three ahead of Horton Smith and Billie Burke who share second at 143. Tommy Armour 145, Johnny Farrell 151, Gene Sarazen 148 began the final 36 holes as the $15,000 event nears its conclusion.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Wild Bill Mehlhorn
Pensacola
Horton Smith
Cragston
N. Y
Billie Burke
West Port
L. I
Tommy Armour
Rosa_ Raton
la Gorce
Johnny Farrell
St. Augustine
Gene Sarazen
Fresh Meadow
L. IL
Garrison
Duke Coeds Name Leaders For Year
Miss Gertrude Merritt of Burgaw was elected president of Duke University's women’s student government association. Other officers include Charlotte Crews as vice president Emma Blair Johnson house president Gladys Shuford secretary Elizabeth Caldwell treasurer Elizabeth Clarke corresponding secretary Elizabeth Williams chairman of the point system Nancy Robinson town girls’ representative and Marjorie Glasson assistant treasurer. YWCA officers also named with Elizabeth Rucker president Ruth King vice president Mildred Murrell treasurer and Pauline Francis secretary. Cabinet to be named after early next month installation.
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Elizabeth Clarke
Washington
Elizabeth Williams
Charlotte
Nancy Robinson
Durham
Marjorie Glasson
Young Women’s Christian Association
Elizabeth Rucker
Rutherfordton
Rucker
Ruth King
Whitakers
Mildred Murrell
Henderson
Pauline Francis
Bryson City
Exhibition Games Across Florida and West Coast Cities
Exhibition games from Clearwater to Los Angeles feature multiple pro and minor league teams. Schedule lists pairings in Florida, California, and elsewhere with several matchups including Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis, Detroit, and San Francisco Seals.
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Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs
Toronto
San Antonio
New York
Chicago
Boston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Winter Haven
Rochester
Miami
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Cuban labor leaders indicted for general strike actions
Havana reports 42 Cuban labor leaders, many Spaniards, were indicted on charges of sedition and attempts to incite disorder tied to Cuba's one day general strike held Thursday.
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Havana
Mar
Cuba
Greek Church Uses Two Rings in Marriage Ceremony
In a traditional Greek Church wedding, the couple exchange two rings during the ceremony, one gold and one silver, symbolizing their vows and unity.
Raleigh Survives Heavy Snow No Obstruction Reported
Raleigh was visited by a heavy snowfall on March 22 but melted on impact. Snow began shortly before eight and covered roofs autos trees and grass within an hour, while streets and sidewalks remained clear as flakes melted.
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Raleigh
Foxx Won Pennant For A's Says Gleason
Fort Myers Florida AP report quotes Kid Gleason stating that Jimmy Foxx won the pennant for the Athletics last year. Gleason insists Foxx’s hitting and fielding carried the club and that Foxx will be even better next season.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Kid Gleason
Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
A’s
Gleason
Jimmy
New York Giants
Fisher
Buffalo
Speed Kings to Race at Cleveland Carnival
National track champions and college stars race at the seventh annual Cleveland Athletic Club carnival in Cleveland. Ohio State contenders include George Simpson and Dick Rockaway while Stella Walsh from Cleveland will clash with Dallas Creamer in the 220 yard event.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Athletic Club
George Simpson
Dick Rockaway
Don Bennett
Ira Singer
Ohio State University
Stella Walsh
New York
Dallas Creamer
Miss Creamer
Planning To Build Caledonia Chapel
A non sectarian committee plans a chapel on Caledonia prison farm land with state cooperation. S. Wade Mair of Raleigh will meet state and prison officials. They seek authority to place the chapel on state lands with prison labor and materials. About $5,000 is on hand for the project. The effort paused when plans to move the state farm from Wake county arose.
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State Farm
Wake County
Monarch Convention At Durham Thrills Delegates
Delegates from Monarch clubs in North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia will attend the district convention in Durham next Thursday March 27 announced by J H Cowan president of the local club Clyde Douglass of Raleigh district governor Addresses will be made by L M Garner first vice president of the national organization and P P Woodbridge of Washington DC national executive secretary Two delegates are expected from every club in the district.
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Durham
Monarch
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Monarch Club
J. H. Cowan
Clyde Douglass
Raleigh
L. M. Garner
National Organization
P. P. Woodbridge
Washington, D. C
Derelict Ship Life Span Cited At 30 Days
Authorities report an average life span of 30 days for derelict ships based on shipping data. This figure highlights rapid deterioration and increasing hazard to navigation and the environment.
Strong Run Expected by Favorites in Agua Caliente Handicap
Victorian the Arm stable Kentucky five year old tops favorites at 2 to 1 odds for the Agua Caliente handicap with $100000 added value and about $140000 to the winner. Brown Wisdom enters Chicago Reichert brothers as a strong contender alongside Naishapur Wilshire Stable and others in the mile and a quarter race. Names Pantages Ranoccas Longue and Donnay among longer shot money horses in the field.
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Agua Caliente
Lower
California
Mexico
Arm
Lexington
Brown Wisdom
Chicago
Reichert Brothers
Naishapur
Wilshire Stable
Los Angeles
Dowagiac
Wild Rose Farm
New Orleans
Scimitar
Alexander Pantages
Allo Carrodlo
Donnay
Rancocas
New York
Longue
Walter Hoffman
Ventura
Cal
Gregold
Gimbel medal honors LaPorte guard Kenneth Young
Kenneth Young, 125 pound forward from LaPorte High, received the Gimbel medal for 1930 as the standout among 8,000 Indiana high school basketball players on 760 prep teams in the state tournament. Young was among the smallest players in the 16 finals teams at Indianapolis and becomes the 14th Hoosier prep to win the award given annually since 1917 by J. Gimbel of Vincennes.
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Indiana Prep
Kenneth Young
LaPorte High
Gimbel
Young
Indianapolis
Hoosier Prep
J. Gimbel
Vincennes
Ind
Sortsman
Phillies manager projects stronger pitching staff this season
In Haven Florida on March 22 AP reports manager Shotton believes the Phillies pitching staff will be 30 percent stronger than last year despite mediocrity in early exhibitions.
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Haven, Fla
Shotton
Phillies
Home Run Power Sinks Phillies in Robins Victory
Clearwater Florida March 22 eight home runs propelled the Robins to a 12 to 9 win over the Phillies. Phillies hit five homers in the loss.
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Clearwater
Fla
Robins
Phillies
San Antonio Report on Fisher Buffalos Slugger
San Antonio dateline reports George Fisher a slugging outfielder from Buffalo has joined a Texas league club. The brief item notes his recruitment as of March 22. Further details on contract terms or team name are not provided in the readable text.
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San Antonio
Texas
George Fisher
Buffalo
Notice of Land Sale Under Deed of Trust
The notice advertises sale of Lot 25 in Geo. F. Wilson Subdivision Guilford County N C at 10 AM April 4 1930 on Nero Crawford Street. It is subject to a first lien deed of trust to The Commercial National Bank of High Point Trustee for Prudential Insurance Company of America for 2060.60. Garland B Daniel Trustee.
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V. G. Morgan
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Geo. F. Wilson
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
Nero
Crawford) Street
Commercial National Bank of
High Point
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Red Sox Opening Game Lineup Still Undetermined
Pensacola report notes President Bob Quinn said in Boston that no one is sure of a regular job yet as the Red Sox prepare to open the season. The team that will take the field remains to be decided after four weeks at training camp.
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Pensacola
Fla
Red Sox
Bob Quinn
Boston
Neun sheds eighteen pounds as spring work begins
St Peters burg March 22 Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun is trimming the eighteen pounds he added in winter. He stole 22 bases for Baltimore in the International League last season and now concentrates on batting practice ahead of the season.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Johnny Neun
Detroit
Baltimore
White Sox Put Off Outdoor Drills By Rain In San Antonio
Rain at the Chicago camp in San Antonio forced the White Sox indoors as manager Donie Bush complains of spoiled practice plans. The team shifted to indoor drills amid unsettled Texas weather.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas Weatherman
White Sox
Donie Bush
Cubs Blank Beavers 9 to 0 in Spring Debut
In Los Angeles Hal Carlson and Sheriff Blake earned their first 1930 mound baptism as the Chicago Cubs limited the Portland Beavers to five scattered hits and won 9 to 0. In San Francisco Jewel Ensor noted strong Pirates progress despite two key sluggers missing from the lineup.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago Cubs
Hal Carlson
Sheriff Blake
Joe McCarthy
Portland Beavers
Cubs
Beavers
Sans Francisco
Jewel Enso
Pittsburgh Pirates
Swat
Browns Pitcher Bla Holder Stuck With Offer
George Bla holder, a big right handed pitcher on the St. Louis Browns staff, will not receive more money than already offered. President Phil Ball stated this on arriving from St. Louis. Bla holder is the only remaining holdout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Cardinals Pitchers to get longer outings in grapefruit league
Bradenton Florida March 22 pitchers for the St. Louis Cardinals, limited to three innings in ten exhibition games this spring, are expected to receive longer turns on the mound in the grapefruit league tilt scheduled for tomorrow.
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Bradenton
Fra
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Rede Enjoying Strong Physical Form
The Cincinnati Reds appear in excellent condition despite a modest showing in exhibition contests, with players described as in prime physical shape and ready for meaningful competition.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Cincinnati Rede
Notice of Real Estate Sale in High Point
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on March 31 1930 at 11 A M in front of High Point Municipal Building. Property in Guilford County North Carolina described as part of Brown Tabor Sub-division lot 6 bounded by Lexington and Forrest Avenues with 5 percent cash deposit required. Sold subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments.
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Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
City of
High Point
N. C
County of
Guilford
Lexington Avenue
Forrest Avenue
Brown & Tabor
Office of the Register of Deeds
Public Auction of Deed of Trust Property in High Point
Power of sale under deed of trust by P. L. Payne and Lela Payne to W. C. Idol trustee dated February 21 1927 recorded Guilford County NC Book 545 Page 6638 due default. Auction held Tuesday April 15 1930 at 11 A M in front of High Point Municipal building for cash. Property lies in High Point Township 59 000 sq ft with exceptions and subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments.
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P. L. Payne
Lela Payne
W. C. Idol
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
City
High Point N
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