Cambridge wins 81st Boat Race against Oxford by seven lengths
Cambridge victorious in the 81st annual race on the Putney Thames with a veteran crew, crossing seven lengths ahead of Oxford. The Light Blue led early, extended a half to three quarters of a length by the mile, and widened the gap, securing a sixth straight Cambridge win and a 40–40 overall score. The Oxford crew, outweighed by five pounds per man, fought hard but could not catch them.
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Putney-On-Thames
Eng
Cambridge
Oxford
Local Y indoor trackmen top Greensboro 34 to 10
The local Y indoor trackmen defeated Greensboro Y stars 34 10 in Gate City. Strickler led with three firsts while Mulligan earned one first and one second. Four first places were struck in five events. Greensboro visits next Friday for a return meet.
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Strickler
Greensboro Y Stars
Gate City
Mulligan
Greenboro
H P
Shell
H. P
Fesperman
Greensboro
Everett
Wagner
Worley
Barber
McQuain
Davis
Blair and
Young
Ed Dudley Leads LaGorce Open After First 36-Holes
Ed Dudley of Los Angeles holds a three stroke lead heading into the final 36 holes of the LaGorce open championship in Miami Beach. After the first day approach, Horton Smith Lighthorse Harry Cooper Billy Burke and others trail among the top contenders for the $15,000 purse and the $1,000 tournament gold plate prize.
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Miami Beach
Fra
Ed Dudley
Los Angeles
Dudley
Horton Smith
Joplin
Harry’ Cooper
Buffalo
Billy Burke
Westport
N. Y
Johnny Farrell
St. Augustine
Fla
Gene Sarazen
Newport Rickey
Jimmie Thompson
Twins Getting Down in Spring Practice In Barnes
Winston-Salem spring practice has begun for the Twins at Sout side park with many veterans and rookies, though late arrivals and coaching absences create tentative lineups. Ed Quigley of Pittsburgh stands out as a promising pitcher, as Oak Ridge Institute prepares for March 31 practice game.
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Barnes
Winston-Salem
Winston-Sale
Soutside Park
Geor Whiteman
James Armstrong
Cau Bridge
W. Va
Whitey Rawl
Forme Furman University
University O South Carolina
J. E. Sharp
Elm City
Deacon Fogleman
Veter Southpaw
Teacing School
Carolin
Hazel Garrett
Hew Johnson
James Medlin
Whitman
Ed Quigley
Pittsburgh
Oak Ridge Institute
William Zimmerman
Secausas
N. J
Armon Dubuque
Pawtuckett
R. L
L. P. Cagle
High Point
John R. Patterson
Littleton
Morris Wilson
Miami
Fla
Vance Mauney
Charlotte
B. S
Buck Finlater
Raymond Hawkeins
Greenville
S. C
Harry Swain
Huntington
Ray Massey
Linford Cook
Fast Boats Tuned for Speed Trials
Miami Beach, March 23. Drivers of swift craft including Gar Wood prepared for a bid to break the world straightaway water speed record on a mile course. The field spanned from small outboards to Miss América VII, holder of 92.8 mph, with Wood aiming to top his Detroit river mark despite earlier racing setbacks and weather issues.
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Gar Wood
Biscayne Bay
Wood
H. O. D. Segrave
London
Detroit River
Huge Whiskey Haul in Eastern North Carolina
Federal officers raided the Davis Mill Pond area near Jacksonville revealing a 600 gallon still and 4 000 gallons of whiskey. Captured suspects include Tyndall and Miller with Miller said to be from Philadelphia. The plant was concealed 75 yards from shore among swamp growths and reported as highly modern and elaborate.
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Wilmington
Prohibition
Davis Mill Pond
Jacksonville
Notice of Reports in Howell Street Extension Case
Reports of commissioners appointed in the Howell Street opening case have been filed with the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court. The reports set out findings on damages and benefits and were certified to the City of High Point on March 22, 1929. Assistant Clerk Lambeth signs.
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Howell Street
High Point
N. C
North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
Ve. E
Draper
Norma Draper
Superior Court
Lambeth
Daily Lenten Thought by William E Gilroy
The parable of a negro and his bride illustrates how love for God prompts generous response. True love seeks to give in abundance, not to calculate minimal sacrifice. The piece urges believers to mirror the New Testament’s language of fullness and eternal love in their devotion.
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William E. Gilroy
Congregationalist
Pahson
Miss Cornelius' Mother Dead in Winston-Salem
Miss Elizabeth Cornelius home demonstration agent for Davidson county was summoned to Winston Salem due to her mother Mrs Carrie R Cornelius's death Funeral services for Mrs Cornelius were conducted in Winston Salem Thursday afternoon
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Lexington
Mar
Elizabeth Cornelius
Davidson County
Winston- Salem
Carrie R. Cornelius
Winston-Salem
Emma Blair Cagers Win Elementary School Title
The Emma Blair school cagers defeated Grimes Street 7 1 for the city elementary title at the YMCA court. Hall scored four, leading Emma Blair as W Hinkle added one and substitutions included Welch for Myers and Morton for Moulden.
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Emma Blair Cagers
Emma Blair
Grimes Street Outfit
Hall
Grimes Street Lads
Grimes
W. Hinkle
Welch
Myers
Morton
Moulden
Lambeth
Britton Tops Cooper in New Orleans Welterweight Bout
New Orleans match saw Jack Britton, former welterweight champion, outpoint Terre Haute’s Farmer Joe Cooper over ten rounds. Cooper pressed early, but Britton controlled the middle and late rounds to secure the decision.
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New Orleans
Jack Britton
Farmer Joe Cooper
Terre Haute
Ind
Governor Gardner Portrait Embroidered on Cotton Cloth
N C State student Thomas Hill Nelson created a cotton cloth likeness of Governor O Max Gardner without his presence. Nelson, son of the NC State textile school dean, says the print-to-cloth portrait is a remarkable likeness and Gardner is pleased. After graduation in June, Nelson to join Cleveland Cloth Company mills at Shelby, led by Gardner as president. Gardner calls the greatest asset in industry men.
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State College
Raleigh
N. C
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Thomas Hill Nelson
N. C. State College
Gardner
Nelson
Cleveland Cloth Company
Shelby
Indians Short On Hurlers In Spring Camp
Spring training reports show the Cleveland Indians short on pitchers with manager Roger Peckinpaugh using nets to protect shins during practice. Other items note Ed Roush demoted to second string with the New York Giants and Miller Huggins sticking with veteran Yankees through July. Ed Walsh of the White Sox appears ready for the season after six innings against the Dallas Steers.
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New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Roger Peckinpaugh
Roush
San Antonio
Texas
Hookies
Hug
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Ed Walsh
Dallas
White Sox
Walsh
Dallas Steers
Sox
Eddie Grimes
Leonard Dondero
Rip” Collins
St. Louis
Dan Howley
Alvin Crowder
Sam Gray
Washington
Senators
Walter Johnson
Newark
Johnson
No Two-Club Race Seen In American League This Year
Atlanta March 23 The American League may not feature a two team pennant chase as Yankees and Athletics face questions but boast strong lineups. Stars like Ruth Gehrig Foxx Dykes and Johnson loom, while Browns Senators Indians White Sox and Red Sox add depth and fresh recruits.
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Atlanta
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankees
A’s
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Lyn Lary
Mark Koenig
Tony Lazzeri
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Miller Huggins
Herb Pennock
Connie Mack
Jimmy Foxx
Jimmy Dykes
Mack
Homer Summa
Cleveland
Stanley Harris
Detroit
Tigers
Roy Johnson
Pacific Coast
George Uhle
Bucky” Harris
Dale Alexander
Will Schuble
New York bout yields mixed results in key matchups
Jimmy McLarn from New York outpointed Ray Miller from Chicago in a tight decision. Joey Lagray of New York scored a stoppage win over Freddie Polo of Newark in seven.
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New York
Jimmy McLarnin
Detroit
Ray Miller
Chicago
Joey Lagray
Freddie Polo
Newark
N. J
Menuel Quin tero Tops Alex Hart in Tampa Bout Decision
In Tampa Florida Menuel Quin tero defeated Alex Hart of Canton Ohio by decision in a boxing match held in the region. Hart pressed the action but Quin tero controlled the pace and landed the cleaner punches to secure the win.
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Tampa
Fla
Menuel Quintero
Alex Hart
Canton
Ohio
Radio Program Gala Listings for Saturday Evening
Radio listeners will find a varied schedule across networks on Saturday March 23 with music choices from dinner tunes to a Broadway soundtrack. The Goldman Band concert leads the 8 pm hour on WJZ WBAL and KDKA among others, followed by the Walter Damrosch conducted Symphony Orchestra at 9 pm on WEAF and partner stations. The 10 pm block features Tunes of Broadway and Dance Music across WEAF and WEET WTIC WJAR WTAG WCSH WFI WRC WGY WGR WCAE WTAM WWJ WGN WHAS WSB WBT WJAX WIOD.
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WGY
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WBT
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WEEL
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Ernie Hare
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Wayne Chamber of Commerce
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Radio Club
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Jones and Hare
Chamber of Commerce
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School of Music
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Spitalny
Ssea Falls
WBZ
Springfield
W. E. Moore
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Backstage
Sailortown
Lowe
Atlanta
Music Box
Jones & Ha
Abio Ivenains
John Carson
WAPI
Birmingham
Safety Council
Hotel Orchestra
Charlotte
Louisville
Hotel
Radio Listings and Evening Programs Across Major Stations
Eastern time schedules outline daily programs for WEAF WJZ WOR WABC WBZ and others with hours for music bands orchestras news and talks. The column lists station call letters locations and program lineups from 4:30 pm to 12:00 am including Gold man Band Spitalny's music Dr Klein business reports and various dance hours.
Davidson High School Folks to Have Banquet
Davidson County Rural High School Association plans its annual banquet at the March Hotel in Lexington on April 12. Invitations have gone to association members across the county and many principals teachers and pupils are expected to attend. Prof H C Sawyer of Thomasville chairs the arrangements and attendees should notify him by April 1 with a $1 plate payment.
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Lexington
Davidson County Rural High School Association
Davidson County
H. C. Sawyer
Thomasville
Sawyer
Australia approves export of two black swans to England
Australia grants special permission to export two black swans to England for Lord Dewar’s estate. The birds will grace the English property under the arrangement, reflecting a diplomatic wildlife gesture.
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Australia
England
Lord Dewar
Cardus praised by Bristol woman for recovered strength
Mrs Emma Hall of 824 Maple Street tells how a severe illness left her weak and bedridden. After using Cardus she regained strength and improved during a second critical health episode, a result she and others credit to the medicine sold by all druggists.
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Bristol
Emma Hall
Maple Street
Cardus
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