Arch Buddy Tanner to Lead High Point Pointers in Spring Training
Former Texas Leaguer Arch Buddy Tanner arrives in High Point from Fort Worth to assume managerial duties for the Pointers as spring training begins April 4. Local fans expect strong leadership and a solid showing with Tanner known for hard work and practical, player-led guidance.
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Raleigh Piedmont League club to be sold
The News and Observer reports Raleigh owners plan to sell the Piedmont League baseball club but have not disclosed the buyers’ identities.
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Canadian Court Holds Line on Fines Over Year
In Canadian Texas, courts did not assess any fines for a year, reflecting a period of unchanged penalties. Local officials noted the stability in fines as part of the town's judicial routine.
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Yankees Accuse Sewell of Slipping After Long Career
In St. Petersburg on March 24 the New York Yankees charge veteran third baseman Joe Sewell with slipping after a dozen major league seasons. The star, noted for his steady play, struck out yesterday signaling a possible decline in form.
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Hornsby Sets Lineup For Road Trip With Nine Innings
Pat Malone and Guy Bush delivered deep performances guiding the pitchers as Rogers Hornsby insists the staff repeat the same routine before the eastward journey. The manager plans a uniform pregame routine for the team before travel.
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Borotra Stars As Frange Is Beaten In Indoor Match
The United States beat France three matches to two to capture the international indoor tennis team trophy. Jean Borotra won both French victories, defeating Frank Shields and Gregory Mangin. Shields clinched the American win by beating Christian Loussus.
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Hoyt Shows Pitching Prowess for Dodgers in Cincinnati Game
Waite Hoyt impressed in five innings against Cincinnati, suggesting potential midseason usefulness as a pitcher for Brooklyn. In contrast, Hack Wilson and Dazzy Vance have made little progress with their dieting methods.
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Giants Lose First Training Casualty in Collision
Los Angeles reports the New York Giants suffered their first training season injury after a collision with the Wrigley Field grandstand. Frank Hogan was involved in the incident and was found to be the casualty.
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Reds tie Dodgers in rain delayed game after Lombardio Gil bert pickup
Cincinnati boasts pride in adding Ernest Lombardio and Wally Gilbert from Brooklyn Dodgers. The rain shortened a 3-3 tie, with Reds claiming it should have been a win for Cincinnati, crediting the two ex-Dodgers behind the plate and at third.
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Indian Ball Hawk Dick Porter Remains Behind With Injury
New Orleans March 24 Dick Porter Indian ball hawk stayed behind when the tribe traveled to Gulfport Mississippi for a game with the Baltimore Orioles Porter suffers a strained leg muscle and is the first Cleveland casualty in four weeks of training.
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First string pitchers of the Cubs
San Francisco dispatch notes the Cubs fielding their top rotation in a March 24 game report. The brief item highlights the first string pitchers and the early season context without detailing scores or other players.
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Nine Dixie Colleges Enter Fencing Teams In Meet At Carolina
CHAPEL HILL March 24 Nine southern colleges and universities entered teams for the southern fencing tournament opening here tomorrow. Participants include North Carolina Texas Florida Rollins Georgia Tech South Carolina Virginia Military Virginia and William and Mary with foil epee sabre and freshman events. In a prior test at Columbia Georgia Tech defeated South Carolina five matches of nine.
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San Francisco boxer Babe Marino defeats rival in four rounds
Babe Marino, age 149, of San Francisco, knocks out Andy Saviola, 147, of New York, in four rounds.
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Lyons Debuts as White Sox Pitcher Holds San Antonio
Ted Lyons made his pitching debut for the Chicago White Sox and blanked San Antonio for three innings. The Texas League opponent failed to score as Lyons allowed no hits or runs.
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Gehringer Returns as Tigers Open Series in San Diego
Detroit Tigers arrive in San Diego to start a two game series with Hollywood. Charlie Gehringer is back in the game as the big news of the day.
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Prospects for Developing a Pitcher From Local Aspirants
In Biloxi Mississippi on March 24 prospects for a pitcher from among the young aspirants down here with the Washington senate were not brighter.
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Braves switch to fishing as spring training opens
St Petersburg march 24 The Braves skip a game to fish while several Boston players head to the water to try their luck, signaling a relaxed start to spring training without a scheduled contest.
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Red Sox Eye Intra-Club Double Header
Savannah report notes a potential intra club double header for the Red Sox today if the weather cooperates.
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Phillies Clash With Newark In Season Finale
Winter Haven Florida March 14 The Phillies face Newark in the last game here this season.
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Surviving tryouts trim Florida rifle team hopefuls
Fort Myers dispatch reports Coach Connie Mack announcing that Eddie Trask, William Brigham, and Robert Chandler failed to advance in rifle tryouts. Joe Bowman and Merritt Sugar Cain celebrate surviving the elimination round as three peers were cut.
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Petrolle Seeks Boxing Title Defense Against Battalino
New York report notes 84 March boxing odds with Billy Petrolle at 8 to 1 against Battalino. Battalino, rising star, faces the barrier Petrolle has posed for many hopefuls since winning the featherweight crown from Andre Routis. Fans doubt Bat can beat the dominant favorite in the anticipated bout.
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Gill Knocks Out Rusk in Two Rounds in Oakland
Oakland bout ends in a second round KO as Ralston Gill of Berkeley defeats Wally Rusk of Reno. Gill, listed with weight 1831-3, earns a decisive victory over the opponent described as 177. The match took place in Oakland, California.
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Exhibition Results From Spring Games Across U S Cities
Exhibition results list games across multiple cities with teams from New York Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Detroit Baltimore San Antonio Chicago St Louis Indianapolis San Francisco Oakland and Pittsburgh. Notable scores include Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 8 3 and Chicago defeating San Antonio 13 6.
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Fights Last Night in London Seattle and Other Venues
In London Primo Carnera of Italy knocked out George Cook of Australia in the fourth round. In Seattle Leonard Bennett defeated Don Fraser and Abie Israel stopped Younkee Manila. Sammy Santos defeated Russ McMillan, and Nick Villa fell to George Baker. George Rickard stopped by George Baker in Tacoma.
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Meadows to Pitch for Durham Bulls in Piedmont League
Lee Meadows, noted for Pittsburgh during the 1925 World Series against Washington, will pitch for the Durham Bulls this season. Officials announced, noting he has battled arm trouble in the last two seasons.
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Florida Track Team Beats Davidson 74 52 in Close Meet
Florida defeated Davidson 74 to 52 at Davidson in a meet that stayed tied much of the day. Florida won the last three events to pull away.
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Kite Tournament Set For Blair Park Tomorrow
Plans completed for High Point Kite tournament at Blair Park tomorrow at 3 PM. Judges include J E Marsh Sr A York M Waynick and Mayor John Blair. Prizes for first second and third place in four events. Two Paramount theater tickets for first place in each event. Two divisions by school grades. Rules detail 100 yard dash altitude race artistic kite and messenger race with exact conditions.
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Two Holes in One On Same Pinehurst Course Day
PINEHURST March 24 Two golfers scored aces yesterday on the same course. J Victor East Springfield Moses hit a 215 yard fourth hole ace, and James F Powers Long Island City made a 200 yard 15th hole ace on No 2 course.
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Hill and Wall Lead Mid-South Golf Championship
The second round of the mid-south golf championship sees Mrs Hill of Kansas City and Miss Bernice Wall of Oshkosh leading. Hill shot 81 after a 7 on the second hole, Wall 83 amid windy conditions that shelled the greens and long shots. Kathy Bragaw trailed five back with 88 as other contenders hovered behind.
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Central Friends Plan Good Friday Evening Program
Under the church youth and pastoral committee the Central Friends church schedules a Good Friday program at 7 30 in the church. The program features passion music and a message by Rev Tom A Sykes. All are invited to worship, especially those unable to attend daytime services.
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Willard Plans Boxing Comeback from Business Life
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard in Los Angeles announced a planned comeback after quitting boxing to run a grocery and gas station. Weighing 300 pounds, he aims to shed about 59 pounds to regain form and pursue big bouts, with Jack Johnson as a likely opponent and Carlo Curtis managing his gym.
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Evening entertainment at small station described
A traveler asks about after hours at a rural station and is told there is little to do. The porter mentions going to the store to see a new bacon slicer as a highlight, in a light passing show style.
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Cow and calf ownership riddle from police dialogue
An Irish Times informal item shows a schoolboy debating ownership. A policeman asks who owns the cow and calf, the boy declines on the cow’s owner but claims ownership of the calf, replying the calf belongs to the cow.
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Jolly Bricks and Brains in a Simple Exchange
A light exchange reveals Pat has a new job but zero duties while Mike jokes the bricklayer does all the work. The humor rests on Pat carrying a load of bricks up the ladder for the bricklayer to do.
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Pitchers Look Good Boosting Shotten’s Hopes and Morale
Old and new pitching talent show well and lift team spirit. The improved morale under coach Shotten strengthens expectations for the season.
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Phillies Show Promise in Spring NL Battle for Fourth
Winter Haven Florida report notes Philadelphia Nationals eye improved pitching led by Collins, Elliott, Benge and Dudley with a revamped outfield including Klein. Shotton wagers added speed and bunting to end slugging monotony as Davis and Lee compete for left and center fields with new pitchers Hansen Grabowski Holley joining Watt Adams Bolen. Infield strength rests on Bartell Hurst and Mallon with Todd backing up Davis and McCurdy as reserve Knothe brothers join the system.
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North and South Open starts at Pinehurst amid chill breeze
The field of top golfers gathered at Pinehurst for the North and South Open, Dixie’s oldest stake. Thirty-six holes planned for today with final rounds tomorrow as a chilly breeze tests players under clear skies.
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Pennsylvania Tops as Nation's Largest Coal Producer
Pennsylvania emerges as the leading coal producer in the United States, surpassing all other states in output and establishing itself as a major energy supplier.
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Madame Violet Palm Reader Promises Guidance and Secrets
Local advertisement touts Madame Violet as the world’s greatest palmist who reveals past present and future. She claims to name friends and enemies, advise on business and love, predict marriage, life paths, and absent or dead relatives. Confidential readings with guaranteed satisfaction, at North Main Street High Point office hours 9 AM to 10 PM.
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