Thurman Horney Elected Student Body President at High Point
A veteran and athlete Thurman Horney won the High Point college student body presidency after a heated second vote. The piece recalls his early football fame at High Point and Catawba, his service in the Army Air Corps, and his shift from sports to scholarship while guiding a student program for vets and athletes.
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Horney
High Point College
Husky
Thurman
Army Air Corps
High Point High School
Ieve
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported by Associated Press
Philadelphia boxers Bob Montgomery and George LaRover, both 140 pounds, fought in separate bouts in the city. Cleveland’s Chuck Hunter 160 faced Artie Levine 186, losing by knockout. Joey Maxim 186 stopped Charlie Roth 180 in Louisville. Omelia Agramonte 182 from Camaguay halted Billy Grant 173 in New Jersey. Jack Armstrong fought Ernie Guisti in Boston. Sid Peaks 206 in Chicago faced Charlie Riggs 193 in Akron.
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Bob Montgomery
George la Rover
Cleveland
Chuck Hunter
Artie Levine
Brooklyn
Louisville
Joey Maxim
Charlie Roth
Cincinnati
New York
Omelia Agramonte
Camaguay
Cuba
Billy Grant
Orange
N. J
Boston
Jack
Armstrong
Toronto
Ernie Guisti
West Warwick
R. J
Chicago
Sid Peaks
Charlie Riggs
Akron
Dodgers top Boston 8 3 at Ebbets Field
Jackie Robinson singled twice and scored two runs while stealing two bases as Brooklyn beat Boston 8 3. Mickey Vernon went 0 for 5 as Washington lost 5 1 in 11 innings to Philadelphia.
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Jackie Robinson
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Boston
Ebbets’ Field
Mickey Vernon
Senators
Washington
Philadelphia
Newsom Faces Long Road To 200 Wins Injury Plagued Start
Washington’s Bob Newsom struggles for his first win of the season as he allows five hits and one run in eight innings in a 5-1 Philadelphia victory over the Senators. Dodgers rise to second in the N L after an 8-3 victory at Ebbetts Field, while the Red Sox beat the Yankees 4-3 at Fenway. The league shifts for interleague play as eastern N L clubs meet western opponents on their home turf.
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Yankees
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Boston Braves
Ebbets Field
Boston Red Sox
Lavagetto
Hugh Casey
Trinity Bulldogs Top Liberty High 6-1
Trinity high school defeated Liberty with a 6-1 victory behind four hitter Linthicum. The Bulldogs totaled 10 hits while Liberty had 6, with notable plays including a 3B by Linthicum and 2B by Swiggett. Frazier earned a 2 RBI performance as Trinity improved to 3:30.
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Trinity High School
Bulldogs
Liberty High
Liberty
Behin
Hall
Comby
Lambeth
Linthicum
Albertson
Coward
Collier Frazier
Cox
D. Staley
Carter
Barringer
RBI
Lohr
Swiggett
S—Payne
DP Lohr
Trinity
Bob
Linithicum
Frazier
Jones
Kimono Repair and 1775 Continental Postal Founding
A Japanese woman tears, washes, and stretches kimono seams to dry before reassembly. The Continental Congress established a postal service for the American colonies in 1775.
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The
Continental Congress
Bulldogs Edge High Point Bison 4 1 in Snappy Diamond Clash
Thomasville salvages bragging rights after avenging a prior defeat to High Point with a 4 1 win. Van Hedrick starred for the Tommies, blasting a go ahead homer in the eighth and earning the win with a three hit pitcher performance. Slick Campbell pitched well for High Point, but the late burst by Thomasville sealed the game.
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Bison
van Hedrick
Tommie
Slick Campbell
Pointjer
High Point
Tommies
Chair City Boys
Perry Jones
Abrh
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Hitler
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Bob
Hedrick
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Smith
Standings Overview for May 13 League
York standings show key team positions and points as of May 13 with brief rankings. Other clubs and matches not detailed in this fragment.
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York
Panthers Fall 7 to 1 Against McCrary Eagles at Local Diamond
McCrary Eagles from Asheboro powered to a 7 to 1 victory over the High Point Panthers on the locals' diamond. Hugh Woll pitched well aided by a 10 hit attack, while TEDDER homered for High Point’s lone run.
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Ashero
High Point Panthers
Hugh Woll
Marvin Summey
High Point
Collegians
Elmer Powers
Tedder
Guy Tedder
Panthers
Wolf
Griffin
MccCrary
Wright
Diamond
Elon
Jimmy Foxworth
Not New to Them Trepanning in Ancient Peru
Trepanning, an ancient brain surgery, was a common practice among Peru’s Indians, described as a delicate operation but embedded in their medical traditions and history.
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Peru
Robbers Enter Dentist Office in New York Heist
Dr Henry Cerully faced two armed intruders who demanded money and dental gold in a New York City office. They escaped with about 150 dollars and assorted items from the practice.
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New York
Henry Cerully
Joe Louis Birthday Celebration in Detroit Nets Toast to Champion
Joe Louis marks his 33rd birthday in Detroit with a party hosted by his insurer listing cake and trimmings. Talks on a September title defense continue as promoter decisions decide the next challenger. Joe Baksi waivers on an immediate bout and Roxborough approves any September fight.
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Joe Louis
Joe
Louis
Baksi
Joe Baksi
Pennsylvania
London
Bruce Woodcock
Woodcock
John Roxborough
Emerywood Stag Party At Country Club Saturday
The Emerywood country club hosts its annual stag party Saturday night with a blind bogey golf tournament for over 150 members. A banquet in the clubhouse will feature prizes for top performers and awards for the fewest putts, plus a putting contest.
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Emerywood Country Club
Boyd Jaeger
Hi-Toms Fall In Opener As Landis Takes 3 2 Victory
Landis Millers beat Hi-Toms 3 to 2 at Landis. Hi-Toms carried a late rally into the ninth but fell short. Mooresville won 8 to 4 over Lexington, while Hickory outlasted Salisbury 11 to 10. Tonight Finch Field hosts the closing Hi-Toms Miller series game.
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Industrial Softball Scores and Standings Drama
Industrial league games saw Triangle beat Hillcrest 12 to 11 and Heritage defeat Myrtle Desk 14 to 9. Hi-Toms and Statesville held key positions as leaders jockeyed for spots in Finch Field action. Ralph Fletcher pitched 14 strikeouts for Hi-Toms in a nine inning win over Statesville.
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Hillcrest
Heritage
Myrtle Desk
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