Gordon Lynn Favored In Southern Conference Track Meet
Clemson sprinter Gordon Lynn heads to Durham May 19-20 as the odds on favorite in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Maryland’s Widmyer and South Carolina’s Mauney challenge Lynn in the sprints, with Duke, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington and Lee also fielding strong contenders.
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Dillon Graham
Durham
Gordon Lynn
Clemson
Clemson Flash
Widmyer
Maryland
Lynn
Harold Mauney
South Carolina
Childers
North Carolina
Sawyers
Jarrett
Washington and Lee
Brownlee
Duke
Abramson
Virginia
Mauney
Sawyer
Urick
Virginia Military
Wellford
Bradsher
Evans
Fulmer
Wetmore
Moore
Everett
Lewis
Lauck
Bob Hubbard
Carolina
Clemson College
Devils
Yesterday’s Stars Shine in Dramatic Ninth Inning Wins
Hack Wilson hit a pinch grand slam with bases loaded in the ninth to lift the Dodgers past the Phillies. Oran Hildebrand and Clint Brown each starred as the Indians defeated the Athletics on ten hits. Ernie Lombardi drove in two as the Reds beat the Cubs while Silas Johnson threw four hits in the nightcap. Al Simmons starred for the White Sox in a split with Washington. In St Louis Tex Carleton and Randy Moore led wins over Boston and a strong two-game showing. Ed Wells and Bill Dickey powered the Yankees past Ruffing in opening battles with Ruffing battered in the second game. Leroy Parmelee anchored the Giants as they clamped down on the Pirates. Gordon Rhodes and Henry Johnson combined for five-hit games for the Red Sox against the Tigers.
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Hack Wilson
Dodgers
Phillies
Oran Hildebrand
Clint Brown
Indians
Athletics
Ernie Lombardi
Silas Johnson
Reds
Lombardi
Cubs
Johnson
al Simmons
White Sox
Sox
Washington
Tex Carleton
Cardinals
Randy Moore
Braves
Carleton
Boston
Moore
Ed Wells
Browns
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Wells
Charley Ruffing
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Indians
Yanks
Giants
Bucs
Pirates
Elroy
Buz’ Parmlee
Waite Hoyt
Freddy Lindstrom
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Oral Hildebrand
Clina Brown
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Red Lucas
St Johnson
St. Louis Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Brooklyn
New York
Satchelfoot
St. Louis
Tony Lazzeri
Detroit
Tigers
MecCanless Beaten In PGA Open Playoff
Freddy MecCanless, 21, of Charlotte, lost a playoff for the Southeastern PGA Open title to Eddie Miller of Gadsden, Alabama. Both finished 296 after 72 holes. Miller shot 70 in the 18 hole playoff while MecCanless posted 68. McDaniels and Jack Heath shared second in the pro am with $15. Henry Picard earned $100 for third.
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Charlotte
Freddy MecCanless
Eddie Miller
Gadsden
Ala
Miller
Freddy
McDaniels
Jack Heath
Henry Picard
Charleston
Lewis Johnson
Picard
Track seniors show depth among Atlantic Coast sprinters
Virginia and rival schools push for point wins as Abernethy of North Carolina posts a top 15.1 second 120 yard hurdles, Lauck from Virginia dominates mid-distance with a 4 26.8 mile, and Duke Carolina and Virginia Military squads field contenders in the long two mile road.
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Virginia
Smith
South Carolina
Finklestein
Washington and Lee
Hawthorne
Abernethy
North Carolina
Everett
Bradsher
Lauck
Wellford
Cronin and Sonen
Maryland
Williamson
Duna
Turner
Lauckstern
Burrus
Virginia Military
Altman
Clemson
Beli
Virginia Polytechnic
Melton
Duke and Carolina Face Tight Southern meet at Duke
University of North Carolina eyes a southern conference title after a strong state track meet. Duke and Carolina clash in a Duke stadium conference meet with key runners like Lauck of Virginia and Hubbard of Carolina amid fierce competition in sprint and distance events.
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Carolina
Duke
Blue Devils
Duke Stadium
High Point Athletes Eye Conference Meet After State Records
Saturday's state meet saw High Point runners lead the charge as Bob Hubbard set a state two mile record and Harry Williamson and Bradgher of Duke posted fast times. LeGore topped the javelin with a 194 ft throw. freshmen star Sizemore won multiple events. The night diamond league opens at Willis Park with eight teams in an eight club circuit.
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High Point
Bison
Duke
Davidson
Carolina
Bob Hubbard
Harry Williamson
Bradgher
Harry
Frank Armfield
LeGore
Frank Sizemore
Napier
Montgomery
Fraley
Willis Park
Triangle
Melrose
Amos
Adams-Millis
High Point Box
Highland
Southern Chair
Robbins
Lem
Texus
Southern
Percy Idol Greek Idol of High Point Wrestler Rise
Percy Idol, a University of High Point student, earns heavyweight wrestling titles in the Southern Conference with broad appeal. Known as The Brute and nicknamed Matinee Idol, he funds college life by decorating interiors for dance halls and banquet rooms while remaining a popular campus figure.
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Percy Idol
Percy
Pointers Edge Durham Independents in Close Baseball Tilt
The Pointers scored a 5 4 win at Wilite Park over Durham Independents after a see-saw game. Key moments included Young driving in the tying run with a second inning double and Williams scoring on White error, with Kirby nearly cost the Pointers the game by a wild pitch in the ninth before a late rally.
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Williams
Earl Connor
Young
Abrhpore Williams
Weston M
Henry
Sadeeas
Smith
R. Weston
Mere
Cheek
Kirby
Durham
Goodwin
Uwenry
Connor
Browning
Kerr
Cowan
Young Toom Barnes
M. Browning
Durham Independents
Wilite Park
High Point
Barnes
Op Williams
McArthur
Ward
V. Browning
Bar
Gunter
Railroads Estimate Fuel To Move Freight Per Mile
It is estimated that 131 pounds of fuel are required to haul 1000 tons of freight one mile by railroad.
London County Bugia at Work Insurable Population
Ninety percent of the 1,750,000 insurable persons in the county are employed. The statistic highlights the high employment level within the region.
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County of London
Bug
Chiffons and Crumpled Artificial Powers Mentioned
A fragment notes that chiffons and altered artificial powers could be refreshed by holding them over kettle steam for a short moment.
Roads of ancient Rome lit by electricity before Christ
Report notes Roman roads illuminated by electric light long before the birth of Christ, suggesting early use of electrical illumination in infrastructure. The claim highlights surprising antiquity of electrical capabilities.
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Birth
Christ
Local Athletes Edge Logal in Close Dual Meet
Five High Point high school members, all under 125 pounds, competed at Barnum Springs in a 60 to 57 defeat. Readouts show multiple events with Hilton Hinkle Connet Hinton Gaskill Mills and others placing in sprints jumps throws and distances, highlighting a strong team despite limited funds.
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High Point High School
Barnum Springs
High School Athletic Association
Hilton
Hinkle
Connet
Salvaggio
Hinton
Conner
Gaskill
Galyon
Bambalis
White
Spencer
Gaskil
Jones
Bullard
Mills
Jenset
McCromion
Richmond Colts Lose Ground in Piedmont Race
In Charlotte on May 15 the Richmond Colts faltered after a strong road showing, dropping three of four to Charlotte while the Hornets forfeited a late game and Osceola Guy Lacy took over as Hornets manager. The Colts still lead the league as Greensboro and Wilmington posted balanced weeks. The Twins topped the week with five wins and three losses.
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Charlotte
Richmond Colts
Durham Bulls
Richmond
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Wilmington
Colts
Rube Brandon
Hornets
Johnny Dobbs
Osceora
Guy Lacy
Dobbs
Twins
Major League Leaders List From Yesterday’s Games
The daily national and American League leaderboard shows Hartnett Cubs 870 batting average and Traynor Pirates 35 hits. Key figures include Berger Braves 18 runs, Klein Phillies 27 RBIs, Waner Pirates 8 triples, Gehrig Yankees 25 runs, and Hildebrand Indians 5 0 pitching.
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Hartnett
Cubs
Traynor
Pirates
Martin
Cardinals
Berger
Braves
Klein
Phillies
Virates
Bartell
Heran
Waner
Vaughan
Prisch
Dinals
Ees
Philles
Stocon
Phog Giants
Flowrs
Deine
Schulte
Senators
West
Browns
Gebers
Yankees
Bishop
Athletics
Lasters
Dickey
John Paul Jones' Life Across Navies and Nations
Born in Scotland, John Paul Jones rose as a captain in the United States Navy and later served as a rear admiral in the Russian fleet. He died and was buried in France, and a century later his body was moved to Annapolis.
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Scotland
John Paul Jones
United States Navy
France
Annapolis
Unusual Description of a Giraffe Among Animals
A quirky account describes the giraffe as among the cheeriest animals, noting its spotted skin likened to a leopard, a camel like breast, horse head, and neck and hoof of a stag.
Birmingham leads in licensed vehicles and road fatalities
Birmingham reports the highest proportion of licensed vehicles among British cities and records the greatest number of fatal and other road accidents in provincial counties according to the source.
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Birmingham
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