Carl Hubbell Extends Streak In Giants Victory
Carl Hubbell extended his record 24th consecutive win despite a tight 3-2 game against the Reds. McOtt belted a ninth inning homer as the Giants closed to a game behind the Pirates. Other results: Tigers edge Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings and Indians sweep Athletics 8-7 on Trosky's bases loaded triple.
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Carl Hubbell
King Carl
Pirates
Cards
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Bucs
Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Mc Ott
Hubbell
Dodgers
Cardinals
Boston Bees
Roy Johnson
Detroit
Tigers
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Cleveland Indians
Athentics
Hal Trosky
Bucky Walters
Phillies
Monte Weaver
Washington
Walters
Phils
Chicago Cubs
Weaver
White Sox
Senators
Red Sox
Boston
Inter-City tilt highlights weekend city league games
Bossong's Indians meet Adams-Millis at Willis Park while Mc Crary's Eagles host Hemp. White Sox travel to Albemarle to face Wis kassett as White Sox ace Lefty Wilson is hoped to start and Max Lanier shifts from Columbus to the Indians for the rest of the Inter-City season. League pitcher averages released by loop headquarters.
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Bossong
Indians
Willis Park
Adams-Millis
High Point
White Sox
McCrary
Eagles
White Oak
Albemarle
Wiscassett
Boscong
Lefty Wilson
Max Lanier
Columbus
American Association
Lanier
Americans Favored Over Australia in Davis Cup Opener
The American Davis Cup team, led by Don Budge with Gene Marko and Bitsy Grant, opened a three day event against Australia at Forest Hills. Vivian McGrath stood in for the ailing Adrian Quist to support Jack Crawford as the Aussies faced a 7 to 5 favorite line in betting odds.
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Australia
Associated Press
New York
Vivian McGrath
Adrian K. Quist
America
McGrath
Quist
Jack Crawford
West Side
Forest Hills
California
Don Budge
Gene Marko
Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Wrestling Tales and Local Bits From A Page In Time
A column mixes wrestling chatter with local gossip and quick notes. Jerry Burns comments on trachoma and eye gouging in a curtain raiser featuring Dick Powell, Jim Londos draws with Burns, Cliff Bolton heads to Washington, and Olin Davis eyeing Duke. The piece weaves sports, politics, and social quips with a breezy, newspapery voice.
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Jerry Burns
Dick Powell
Jerry
Powell
R. Gregg Cherry
General Assembly
Gastonia
Cliff Bolton
Washington
Cliff
Olin Davis
Duke
Yankees
Pencil named toughest club by Jimmy Crichton in golf chatter
In Blair park news Jimmy Crichton now pro, joked that the pencil is the toughest club in golf. The column also questions Curly Hall's ties to the town's sole horse racing book and recalls a wild sight of him with a lion at a municipal zoo.
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Jimmy Crichton
Blair Park
Jimmy
Curly Hall
Indianapolis 500 highlights a young racing daredevil
In Indianapolis for the 500 mile race, Joe Thorne, a 22 year old with railroad and banking stocks, risks his neck racing against seasoned drivers in roaring machines. The piece notes how his wealth stands out in the field and questions the goofy impression of his entry.
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Indianapolis
Joe Thorne
Thomasville, North State playoff prospects and upcoming fights
A reader notes Thomasville sits second, pushing Mooresville for top spot as the season nears. the North State championship may use Shaugh nessy scoring and a September calendar tease. Curts Denning teases a big outdoor fight this summer, with Norment Quarles possibly fighting Lew Feldman in Asheville mid June during Rhododendron Festival week.
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Red Smith
Curt Denning
Norment Quarles
Lew Feldman
Asheville
Life in the Face of Tremendous Odds
A concise feature profiles resilience amid extreme challenges, highlighting personal resolve and community support. The piece centers on a named individual overcoming barriers and emphasizes perseverance, determination, and hope.
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Tle
Double Feature Mat Card At High Point Arena Tonight
Curt Denning promotes two wrestling bouts at High Point arena starting 8:30 p.m. Henry Graber faces Ivan Mickeloff in a fast main bout while Dixie Powell meets Jerry Byrne in a power packed preliminary. Both matches are best two of three falls with 90 minutes main and 60 minutes opener.
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Arena Tonight
Henry Graber
Ivan Mikeloff
Dixie Dick Powell
Jerry Byrne
Curt Denning
High Point Arena
Graber
Mike Ribbons
Mikeloft
Powell
High Point
Burns
Texas
Young Byrne
Louis Braddock to Be Broadcast via NBC Hookup
Buick dealer McManus Motors announced that the June 22 Chicago championship bout between Jim Braddock and Joe Louis will be broadcast nationwide on NBC. The factory has signed contracts for the telecast, bringing the fight to a broad TV audience.
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Buick
Chicago
McManus Motors
Triangle slips past M. E. church in late rally
Triangle rallied for five runs in the final two innings to defeat M. E. church 6 to 4 in Commercial league softball. Despite the loss, M. E. church out hit Triangle 9 to 3, with Leftwich and Yow each collecting two hits for the losers.
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Triangle
M. E. Church
Enterprise
Leftwich
Yow
Wrestling Results From Last Night
In New York Jesse James 189 from Hollywood California defeated Jim Austeri 190 of Italy in 32 minutes 7 seconds. In Camden New Jersey Gino Garibaldi 216 from St Louis pinned Jack Kennedy 215 of Dallas in 18 minutes 47 seconds.
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Associated Press
New York
Jesse James
Hollywood
Calif
Jim
Austeri
Italy
Camden
N. J
Gino Garibaldi
St. Louis
Jack Kennedy
Dallas
Derby Saddle Reused by Kurt on War Admiral
Charley Kurt, noted Cincinnati jockey, rode War Admiral in the Kentucky Derby using the same saddle he previously used on Twenty Grand in 1931, reflecting a consistent tack choice at the big race.
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Louisville
Charley Kurtsinger
Mickey Cochrane Sees Fierce Battle With Injuries
New York May 28 Mickey Cochrane fights the greatest battle of his life as doctors report his condition unchanged but improving slightly after a pitched ball felled him in the Tigers Yankees game Tuesday. He remains in a very serious state in hospital under medical care.
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Associated Press
New York
Mickey Cochrane
Goats Feast on Fight Posters Amid NY Sports Buzz
New York sports round up notes May 28. Long Island goats fatten on Braddock Schmeling posters at the Garden Bowl. Al Schacht gains National Association of Police Chiefs membership. Rumors claim Jimmy Johnston tailed Arthur Donovan to Los Angeles to push him as referee for the Bob Pastor Bob Nestell bout. Donovan attended Hippodrome fights Wednesday.
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Eddie Briptz
New York
Long Island
Braddock- Schmeling
al Schacht
Clown Prince
National Association of Police Chiefs
H’ya
Ballyhoo
Jimmy Johnston
Arthur Donovan
Los Angeles
Bob Pastor
Bob Nestell Fite
Donovan
Hippodrome
Results Yesterday Featuring Thrilling Baseball Scores
Detroit edged New York 5 to 4, Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to nothing, Washington won 2 to 1 against Chicago, and St. Louis at Boston was rained out.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
St. Louis Eterna Eee
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
See
Seer
Louis
Nothing to blame Bump Hadley for. heartache lingers
Report notes Bump Hadley not at fault in Cochran accident but feels crushed. It mentions potential tax bite if Braddock and Louis draw a million dollar gate in Chicago with Uncle Sam taking 375000. Also Italian fans plan a spaghetti party for Ernie Lombardi and Les Scarcella on June 20.
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Bump Hadley
Mickey Cochrane
Bump
Mike Jacobs
Braddock
Louis
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Ernie Lombardi
Les Scarcella
Experts say Methorn must ditch hat for best dressed golfer prize
Pittsburgh report notes Wild Bill Methorn cannot win the $500 golfing magazine prize until he removes his 10 gallon hat. Johnny Farrell leads the field by a couple of sweaters as the contest proceeds.
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Pittsburgh
Wild Bill" Methorn
Golfing
Johnny Farrell
Saturday Games Outline Inter-City Matchups
Inter-City action features Bossong at Adams-Millis, Hemp at McCrary, and White Oak visiting Wiscassets for Saturday basketball contests.
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W. ‘Brooks
McCrary
Calloway
Pickard
White Oak
Briggs
Wentz
Bossong
Loftin
Welch Hemp
Crowson
Adams-Millis Weaver
Elier
Adams-Millis Norris
Willson
Adams-Millis
Thigpen
Wiscassets
Local Matches Set for Oakdale and Surrounding Venues
Industrial Oakdale hosts W. O. W. of Thomasville in Oakdale. Triangle faces Marsh st Airport. Pickett opposes Tomlinson at Abbatoir.
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Industrial
Oakdale
Thomasville
Triangle
Marsh St Air Port
Pickett
Tomlinson
Abbatoir
Guilford and Highland Face Off In Local Basketball Night
Amateur teams Guilford and Snow clash at Gilenoa High School or Highland venue while Furniture and Adamas Millis Park games also feature in a busy local schedule with multiple matchups and venues listed.
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Guilford
Snow
Gilenoa
High School
Highland
Commercial A Division Grid Matches Set
Harrise Covington plays Mills Home while Globe Parlor faces W. W. at Allen Jay in the Commercial A Division action.
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Harrise-Covington
Mills Home
Globe Parlor
Va. W
Allen Jay
Big League Catchers Don Extra Large Shin Guards For Charity Game
Virgil Davis and Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati catchers must wear oversized shin guards as normal gear won t fit. Four big league teams Athletics Phillies Reds and Senators staged in a charity baseball program at Charleston West Virginia on June 14 with the A s facing the Reds the Phils meeting the Senators Portsmouth and Charleston in a nightcap.
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Virgil Davis
Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati
Athletics
Phillies
Reds
Senatore
Charleston
W. Va
Phils
Senators
Portsmouth
Polo Town Fielding Polo Team Despite Small Population
Running Water Texas reports a polo team in a town of about 50 residents. The piece highlights the unlikely presence of organized polo activity in a tiny community.
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Tex
Hayworth Roll and Panel Meet Oakdale at Kearns Street
In Commercial B Division action Hayworth Roll and Panel face Oakdale at Kearns Street. Logan Porter meets Adams-Millis No. 1 and Pat Brown Diamond. Huntley Jackson plays Alma Desk at Smith Diamond.
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Hayworth Roll and Panel
Oakdale
Kearns Street
Logan Porter
Adams-Millis
Pat Brown
Huntley-Jackson
Alma
Smith Diamond
Boxing results from three cities report wins and newspaper decisions
In Pittsburgh Billy Conn outpointed Oscar Rankins in a 161 to 162 bout. In Portland Paul Junior beat Dave Castilloux in a newspaper decision. In Little Rock Tommy Freeman defeated Charley Jerome in a Memphis bout.
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Pittsburgh
Billy Conn
Oscar Rankins
Chicago
Portland
Paul Junior
Lewiston
Dave Castilloux
Winslow
Little Rock
Ark
Tommy Freeman
Hot Springs
Charley Jerome
Memphis
Thomasville Fans Anticipate Weekend Baseball Tilt
Ans Wail for Week End Card notes Thomasville Baseball enthusiasts look forward to a Saturday tilt with Moors. M. C. State League game schedule lists Cooleemee at Shelby Thomasville at Mooresville Newton Conover at Lexington Salisbury at Landis.
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ANS
Thomasville
Moors
M. C
Cooleemee
Shelby
Mooresville
Newton-Conover
Lexington
Salisbury
Landis
Local scores fire up in thin rain across Salisbury and area
Salisbury edged Mooresville 5 to 4 while Landis defeated Newton-Conover 5 to 4. Thomasville played Shelby in a rain delay and Lexington visited Cooleemee with rain in the forecast.
Thomasville Eyes Weekend Baseball Showdown at Finch Field
Thomasville, May 28. Local fans anticipate the return of the North State league entry to Finch field for a big weekend program. Mooresville comes Saturday and Winston-Salem’s Babcock Stroud on Sunday in a home and home series meant to shrink Mooresville’s four game lead. Yesterday’s Shelby game was rained out. A large crowd is expected to pack Finch Field Saturday night as officials plan for overflow.
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John Carter
Thomasville
Mooresville
Chairtown
Finchfield
Babcock-Stroud
Winston- Salem
Shelby
Finch Field
Weaving Roots of Baby Carriage Nets in Chinese Tradition
Chinese tradition traces the origin of the cloth week to women carrying children in fiber nets. The belief links the practice to early textile craft and social customs surrounding motherhood.
Local League Scores Mixed Wins and Losses
Enterprise 4 over M. E. Church 3. Triangle 23 against S. and Laundry Church of God 15. Jr. Order 1 defeats Mann's No. 75 4. Meritta 13 tops Royal Arcanum 7. Triangle 6 defeats M. BE Church 4.
Early European reception of the white potato
The text notes that when Spaniards first introduced the white potato to Europe in the early 16th century, people were prejudiced and believed the tuber might be the original fruit Eve nibbled in Eden. It shows the clash between novelty and religious grounding in early botanical reception.
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Europe
Jewish population surpasses all nations
The United States contains 3,806,000 Jews, the largest Jewish population of any country, signaling a major demographic milestone.
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United States
Leap Year Boosts Expenditure for Royal Air Force Sale
The extra day triggers an outlay of 200000 for a sale related to the English Royal Air Force.
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Royal Air F
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