Pointers Win Ninth Inning Showdown At Raleigh
Dan Boone's High Point squad rallied in the ninth, Eleazer driving in two and Brandon adding an RBI single as the Pointers defeated the Caps 11 to 8 at League Park. Early dives and wild pitching fueled a high scoring affair amid rain delays and a crowded field.
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High Point
Piedmont Center
Center of Industries
PC Point
North Carolina
Raleigh
Dan Boone
Eleazer
Brandon
Jupe Pluvius
Winston-Salem
Durham
Patriots
Gamecocks
Twins
Bulls
Winston- Salem
Boonemen
Toots
Henderson
Paul Mahaffey
South Carolina
Clemson
Mahaffey
League Park
Boone
Parrish
Cox
Nolen
Roller
Clifton
Kregel
King
Murray
Mayor
Newman
Query
Walsh
Bob Durham
Bryan
Young
Guy Durham
Shepherd
Red Murray
Miller
Gwathmey
Bill
Lewis
Mayo
Dou
Ble
Bill Gwathmey
Ernie Query
Kreger
Short
Breyon
Daream
Miter
Dorham
Mgery
lz-Hood
Iinnings
Innning
May
Hobbs
Beck
Three-way race set for Southern Conference meet in Birmingham
A tight three way battle brews as North Carolina Florida and Washington and Lee challenge LSU for the Southern Conference track title in Birmingham May 16 17. Charlie Farmer leads NC with a 9.8s 100 yard dash and anchor on relay while Ed Hamm of Georgia Tech eyes the broad jump and Georgia Tulane Auburn enter as dark horses.
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Birmingham
Ala
North Carolina
Florida
Washington and Lee
Louisiana State
Ure
Charlie Farmer
Atlanta
Farmer
Ed Hamm
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Tulane
Auburn
Percy Beard
Umpire’s Friend Gives Quiet Gate Pass in Baseball Tale
A poem follows a subdued sports figure, an umpire feared by fans, as a stranger asks for a pass at a park gate. The gatekeeper grants entry, the crowd cheers, and the poem hints at devotion amid critic's glare. The piece frames the umpire’s friend as a lone, modest supporter of baseball.
Iowan Seeks Court Ruling That Baseball Players Are Insane
Louis Gemmett of Iowa argues in court for 16 years that baseball players are insane. He cites scoring, base running, and pitching as signs of madness and favors a judicial committee over umpires, plus a canopy over parks to play in rain.
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Louis Gemmett
Jasmnine
Associated Press
Gemmett
Iowan
Sally Barnes Extends Winning Streak Against Raleigh Caps
Sally Barnes, veteran left hander, extended his winning run to eight straight against Raleigh Piedmont clubs after beating the Caps last Monday. He previously defeated Raleigh seven straight times in 1927 and again this year shows he will continue to be a Raleigh nemesis.
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Raleigh
Sally Barnes
Raleigh Piedmont
Sally
Caps
Germ counts on infant thumbs reveal high contamination
Dr. E. A. Barton of University College Hospital reports that a baby's thumb picks up between 70 000 and 200 000 germs when put in the mouth. Tests show even the cleanest thumb carries over 3000 germs.
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London
E. A. Barton
University College Hospital
Barton
Three High Point Boys Get Davidson Letters
The Davidson College Athletic Council awards 15 varsity track letters and six in tennis for the past season. Freshmen track and tennis managers receive minor letters, with 21 track numerals and six tennis numerals awarded to first‑year men. Notables and managers listed include A H Whittle captain and L C Barr Jr manager among track, and F W Johnston captain of tennis.
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Davidson
N. C
Davidson College Athletic Council
D. Cc
A. H. Whittle
Atlanta
E. S. Brannon
Rome
W. P. Boyle
Wagram
Thad Brock
Barnum Springs
C. P. Coble
High Point
G. W. George Decatur
E. L. Lafferty
E. Z. DuBose
China
G. R. Fain
Hendersonville
K. L. Poe
Rock Hill S. B
McLean
Charlotte
R. W. McDermid
Charleston
Ss. C
J. W. Moore, Jr
Rock Hill
Beresamen
C. FE. Bettis
Morristown
Tenn
P. F. Brown
Atlanta, Ga
W. H. Coble
J. S. Creech
Winston-Salem
W. J. Davis
A. M. Earle
Stovall
W. A. Fiinn
Robert Glasgow
W. B. Gwyn
N. Wilkesboro
Salisbury Youth To Captain 1931 Track Team
Davidson College selects Joe Mc Call of Salisbury to captain the 1931 track team. Charles A. Sisson of Winans Miss. named varsity manager. James Watt of Thomasville Ga. chosen manager of the freshman track team for next season.
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Davidson
Joe McCall
Salisbury
Davidson College
Charles A. Sisson
Winans
Miss
James Watt
Thomasville
Miss Maddox Gears Up For Southern Tournament
Atlanta golfer Miss Margaret Maddox prepares to defend her title at the 19th annual southern women’s golf championship at Sedgefield Country Club near Greensboro. She leaves Friday to begin practice rounds while facing rivals including Mrs Gant Mrs Lake and Miss Van Landingham in the field. Ada Warren Prefers boxing showdowns headlines Greensboro card.
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Atlanta
Margaret Maddox
Sedgefield Country Club
Greensboro
Dixie
Miss Maddox
David Gant
Memphis
New Orleans
Asheville and Macon Share Lead After Rough Defenses
Asheville and Macon remain tied for the league lead at 12 wins and four losses. The Wolves and Spinners beat the Tourists and Veaches respectively, aided by costly infield errors and late innings scoring, while Greenville and Charlotte won their games to keep pace.
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Charlotte
Asheville
Macon
Augusta Wolves
Greenville Spinners
Tourists
Wolves
Sam Agnew
Alsobrook
Richardson
Greenville
Columbia
George Petty
Fiedler
Hustlers
Montana Prison Population Surpasses 700 Mark
Montana's prison population has exceeded 700 for the first time since World War II, marking the largest inmate total in state history. The rise reflects broader shifts in sentencing and incarceration trends within the state system.
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Montana
Fights Report Mixed Wins From Across Cities
Indianapolis bout saw Les Marriner of Chicago knock out Jack League of San Antonio Texas in the fifth round. Dave Shade of Concorde California and Mike Hector of Los Angeles drew no contest in Los Angeles. Eddie Mack of Alamosa Colorado delivered a knockout in Santa Fe New Mexico.
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Indianapolis
Les Marriner
Chicago
Jack League
San Antonio
Tex
Los Angeles
Dave Shade
Concorde
Cal
Mike Hector
Derby Horses in Action
Grattan and Rancocas Stable horses finished out of the money in the Jamaica Handicap as Judge Schilling won, sprinting six furlongs in 1 11 2 5.
California Beekeepers Maintain Vast Bee Industry
In California about fifteen thousand people keep bees and maintain 400000 colonies with a value exceeding 19000000 dollars, illustrating a large, organized apiculture sector.
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California
Boxing results roundup from coast to coast
Johnny Simpson of New Orleans and George Manley from Denver scored knockouts in regional bouts. Clyde Davis of Los Angeles fell to Dick Finnegan of Boston, while Hy Diamond of Boston defeated Vincent Martinez in a decision.
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Johnny Simpson
New Orleans
George Manley
Denver
Easterling
Grand Island
Neb
San Bernardino
Cal
Dick “Honeyboy
Finnegan
Boston
Clyde Davis
Los Angeles
Hy Diamond
Vincent Martinez
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Howard Bryan
Norman Lewis
Bob Walsh
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Charle Fard
Loro
Eckerd
McDonald Service
North Main
Church Streets
Firestone
Carters
T. W. Morrow
F. K. Fleagle
Jr. Davidson
L. M. Vickery
J. D. Enochs
Bluefield
W. Va
C F. Myers, Jr
A. Mebane
Burlington
T. W. Morrow, Jr
F. Mullis
Martinsburg
Spencer
Cncinnati
Redland Field
Lawrence S.golden
Youngstown
Ohio
Sedgefield
Ada Warren
Walter K. O. Sells
New York
Asheville and
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Santa FE
N. M
Eddie Mack
Alamosa
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Board OF Health
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