Twin City Series Rained Out At Welch Park Friday
Rain postpones the Winston-Salem series as Mana e Herndon reports a rain delay. Lee Gooch’s Durham Bulls are set to play the Pointers at Welsh Field, weather permitting, with possible double bills and a push to win both games.
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Pickin Em Off Both Foul Lines In Local Exposition
Danville signs Shorty Baker former Richmond shortstop who shone in his first outing with Abbott fields. He handled 10 chances cleanly and hit a neat single. Charlotte leads Sally League standings as manager Hobby builds a strong team. Weather may halt games with printers and ministers challenging as teams plan future games.
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Wes Lee Elected Assistant Manager for Princeton Basketball
William States Lee of Charlotte was elected assistant manager of the Princeton University basketball team and will become manager in his senior year. He was also elected to the Charter Club, a prominent senior upper class social group.
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Willard to Fight Dempsey in Fall Return in Jersey City
New York May 4 Jess Willard former heavyweight champion may again meet his conqueror Jack Dempsey next fall. Negotiations for a bout at Rickard arena Jersey City on or about Labor Day are progressing favorably and signing of articles could occur when Dempsey returns to the United States later this month.
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Raleigh Pledmonit Beats Danville In Rain Shortened
Rain caused postponements as only one inning of play completed with Raleigh Pledmonit leading Danville 3 to 2 before weather halted the game.
Weather Affects Early Games In Baseball Standings
In Boston the American League tilt between Boston and Washington ended 8 4 with Boston over Washington. Philadelphia defeated New York 4 2 as several games postponed due to rain.
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National League scores with varied results
New York beat Boston 9 to 1 while St Louis led Cincinnati 6 to 6. Pittsburgh and Chicago were rained out and no other games were scheduled.
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Southern Association scores and held games update
New Orleans 5 over Little Rock 10. Mobile 7 to 0 leading Chattanooga 5 to 5. Birmingham and Nashville postponed. Atlanta-Mobile shipping confusion noted with unclear results.
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South Atlantic scores update across four cities
Charleston 0 Greenville 10 Spart anburg 4 Columbia 5 Charlotte 11 Augusta 4 report shows varying results in the South Atlantic region with Greenville and Charlotte posting strong wins while Charleston and Augusta struggle.
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Virginia League Scores The Day
Richmond defeated Norfolk 10 to 2 while Portsmouth beat Wilson 7 to 5 and Rocky Mount prevailed 4 to 2 over Newport News in regional baseball action.
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International League scores strike nine runs in extra innings
Buffalo 4 Newark 6 in 11 innings. Rochester 13 Baltimore 5. Toronto 2 Reading 12. Syracuse 14 Jersey City 1.
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American Association Scores and Standings Summary
In the American Association, St. Paul defeated Indianapolis and Milwaukee 4 to 2, Columbus beat Minneapolis 4 to 10, Louisville won 9 to 9, Kansas City edged Toledo 10 to 9. The results reflect close contests across multiple matchups.
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Mollie Cox Back in Lineup After Finger Injury
Mollie Cox, Greensboro infielder, watched the High Point Winston Salem game from the grandstand Tuesday. He plays first base for Charlie Carroll and has been out with a spiked finger but expects to return to the lineup soon.
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Moorefield Joins Newport News Club in Virginia League
George Moorefield, first string catcher for Greensboro last year, now plays for Newport News Builders in the Virginia league and is noted for solid play.
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Red Lucas Replaced At Patriots By Mollie Cox
Charlie Carroll opts for change as Red Lucas is ousted from the initial sack role. Mollie Cox takes over, ending Lucas’s hold on the position since the season start.
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Doubleheaders loom as rainouts thin schedule
The upcoming round may feature numerous doubleheaders as half the games since the curtain rose have been washed out by rain.
National Music Club Opens $2900 Prize Contests
Prizes totaling 2900 dollars are offered by the National Federation of Music Clubs for a June 1923 Asheville festival competition open to American citizens. Ten classes include a lyric dance drama with 1000 dollars and a detailed prize list features chamber music, one act opera, children's chorus, and assorted violin solos.
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Trinity Cords to Dance the May Pole
Trinity College plans May Day revels on May 6 in Angier Duke gymnasium. Queen crowning and May dances follow the crowning Monday afternoon, with a glee club recital closing the program. About 48 leading students to perform as 3,000 plus last year, near 4,000 expected. Rosamond Clark of Statesville directs statewide ads.
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Salisburys Arrested Man Charged With January Car Theft
Arch Secrest was arrested in Davidson County and brought to Salisbury for trial this week on charges of stealing a Ford car owned by D. P. Fleming in Rowland County on January 9. Sheriff Krider recovered the vehicle after going to Davidson.
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Expert warns beauty gap risks national disaster
A physical culture expert claims a nation where men surpass women in beauty faces disaster, arguing the imbalance signals societal decline and potential peril for the country.
UNC students protest summer baseball eligibility rule
University of North Carolina students protest a faculty rule on athlete eligibility for summer baseball and demand the order be rescinded.
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Weather slows work as rain suspends local activity
Rainy conditions pause outdoor tasks across the area with workers idled and schedules delayed. Authorities urge caution as showers linger and fields remain soggy affecting crops and transit plans.
Capitals Edge Rivals in 11 Inning Showdown
Raleigh and Danville played a tight series with evenly matched ball play. In yesterday’s 11 inning contest the Capitals edged the rivals 3 to 2 in a closely contested game.
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Guilford County League Opens Season With Six Clubs
The Guilford County Baseball League six clubs start pennant chase Saturday with Buffalo Textile and Monticello opening tilts. Games run Saturdays through September 9 with July 4 included. Pomona joins by taking Groom Town franchise amid high hopes for a prosperous season. Bessember hosts Buffalo. Textile vs Pomona. Glenwood faces Monticello in first week.
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Mary Miles Minter Shines In The Heart Specialist At Orpheum
Mary Miles Minter stars in The Heart Specialist a Realart drama at the Orpheum today. The story follows a romance writer who must uncover love in an unexpected place while facing crooks a deranged doctor a fall down a well and a triumphant romance with Allen Forrest Noah Beery Carmen Phillips and James Neill co starring. Also Dan Russell and the Jolly Frolickers present Looking for a Wife a light farce. The program offers feature pictures a miniature musical and the Orpheum orchestra with lower prices than rival vaudeville and picture houses.
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Moore Named Assistant Coach for Washington and Lee Football
Lexington Va May 4 Lind say Moore captain and star of Washington and Lee football in 1920 1921 was appointed assistant coach to work with head coach Jim mie De Hart.
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Paper superstition ties third needle to luck among peasants
The article notes a belief among peasant women that finding the third needle in a newspaper is a lucky charm, a custom observed when opening the paper.
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High Point Relays Team Heads to Olympic Meet in Durham
High Point athletes travel to Durham for the North Carolina Olympic meet. Coach Johnston leads the relay squad Ralph Asbury Vernon Snyder Walter Crisman and Kearney Crisman will compete in the one event the relay race. The team aims to improve on their fourth place at the recent state meet amid daily practice.
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Over the Hill Brings Struggles of Ma Benton and Sons
A dramatic tale follows Ma Benton whose sacrifices shape her scattered family. John, jailed then presumed dead, returns to confront Isaac and assert his place as Charles and Lucy clash with the old kin. Ma’s fate ends in hardship as the farmhouse echoes with regret and grudging respect.
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Community Baseball League Forming With Six Clubs
A meeting of the chamber of commerce rooms Friday night at o o clock aims to organize a community baseball league. Six clubs have signaled intent to join, including Snow Lumber, Marsh Furniture, Oakdale, Archdale, and Trinity. Additional clubs from High Point, Piedmont, and Durham Hosiery mills are expected to enter.
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Fire destroys large part of Negro section in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach authorities and public donations provisioned temporary care for 35 homeless Negro families after a major fire last night. Officials estimate monetary loss at 150000 dollars.
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Danville Loses Extra Inning Game To Raleigh Outfit
Raleigh edges Danville 3 to 2 in extras after a two base hits, a sacrifice, and a Duffy hit by pitch. Wins ton pitcher Rodgers notches seven innings with 13 Danville runners reaching base. attendance 600.
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When Batsman Is Hit by Pitched Ball Rules
The umpire decides if a batsman may take first base after being hit by any pitched ball fast or slow. The speed of the ball does not matter. The key factor is whether the batsman made every effort to avoid being hit.
Baseball rule note on wild throws and stolen bases
A runner attempting to steal a base when the catcher throws wildly should not be charged as an error unless the fielder’s throw enables the runner to advance an additional base.
Georgia Tech President Election Postponed to June
Election of a Georgia Tech president is postponed until the trustees meet at commencement in June. The trustees were scheduled to meet today in Atlanta.
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