Local fans greet second wrestling show at Willis Park
Virginia grappler Jimmy Ray faces Australian champ Jim Hesslyn in the feature. Pete Ramos meets Dick Griffith as Ramos vows to return to action after a recent defeat. Ray promises clean wrestling but will retaliate if roughness occurs as fans anticipate a hard fought night of grappling.
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Virginia
Jim Hesalyn
Hlesslyn
Ray
Ramos
Fana
Pete Ramos
Dick Griffith
Ohio
More Pedestrians Injured by Falling Than Auto Crashes
A study notes higher injury rates among pedestrians from falls than from automobile collisions, highlighting risk patterns and potential safety concerns for urban street use and pedestrian infrastructure.
Brain weight ranges cite averages for men and women
The Brain weight in men averages from 1289 to 1466 grams and in women from 1140 to 1340 grams.
First Pullman Car Built in 1859
The first Pullman car was constructed in 1859 marking the birth of a new era in railroad passenger service. This milestone reflects early rail industry innovation and the expansion of comfortable rail travel in the United States.
Local Pros Beat Burlington Dub In Classic Father Son Rematch
Andy Merrilees and Bill Crichton defeated Jimmy Crichton and Bennie Goodes one up at the municipal park course yesterday afternoon. The match featured a father son battle with early wins on holes one and three and a late move by Goodes and Crichton before the pros sealed the win.
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Andy Merrilees
Bill Crichton
Blair Park
Jimmy Crichton
Burlington
Crichton
Andy
Goodes
Auto tourist decline hits Canada from United States
The report notes a drop of 40,000 auto tourists traveling from the United States to Canada during last year, signaling a significant decline in cross border visits and related tourism revenue.
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United States
Canada
Saint Joan of Arc Canonized in 1920 Anniversary
A brief historical note recalls Joan of Arc being canonized in 1920 after being burned at the stake in 1431 for alleged heresy. The record frames her execution as a martyrdom and her later sainthood as a notable reversal of judgment.
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Joan of Arc
Dempsey Predicts Winner In Baer Schmeling Bout
Atlantic City May 29. Jack Dempsey, promoting the June outdoor heavyweight bout between Max Baer and Max Schmeling, predicts the bravest fighter will win after sparring rounds with both contenders. He notes Baer’s left hook and Schmeling’s right uppercut as the defining blows while stressing no hints at a decision.
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Pointers Over Greyhounds 5-3 In Fifth Inning Rally
In Willis Park the Pointers defeated the Atlantic Greyhounds 5 to 3 after a five run fifth inning. Kirby pitched well for the Pointers despite sparse support. Lefty Young closed out the game with a two out strikeout in the ninth. Williams led the offense for the locals with two hits in four at bats and drove in several runs. Agee was the visitors' top hitter with two of four.
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Willis Park
Rune
Kirby
Lefty Young
Agee
Williams
Hox
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Baseball leaders update shows Hodapp and Simmons atop batting races in the American League with high averages and hits. Gehrig leads runs and RBIs in New York, while Klein and Fullis pace the National League in RBIs and hits respectively, with Berger and Klein leading home runs. Short-tailed shrews weigh about 11 grams and prey on mice.
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West
Browns
Gehrig
Yankees
Simmons
White Sox
Dickey
Foxx
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Khel
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Averill
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Stone
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Combs
Lagzert
Dutch
Walker
Burns
Campbell
Sewell
Brennan
Allen
McAfee
Ceantere
Mahaffey
Martin
Cardinals
Traynor
Pirates
Berger
Braves
Bartell
Phillies
Klein
Hartnett
Cubs
Fullis
Leslie
Giants
F. Herman
Cuba
P. Waner
Lindatrom
Pats Entertain Colts In Important Series
In Charlotte on May 29 the Richmond Colts mounted a late rally to defeat the Durham Bulls 5 4, tying for second place and trailing the Patriots by a game and a half. Lefty Trexler earned the win for Richmond, while Lindstrom allowed 15 hits for Durham. The Colts and Patriots prepare for a pivotal three game series that could decide the league lead. The Bulls drew over 1 000 fans in Durham.
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Ham
Wilmington
Winston- Salem
Lefty Trexler
Herman Holfhouser
Lindstrom
Pats
Poole and Abels Defeat University Aces In Doubles
In a High Point exhibition at Sedgefield Country Club Poole and Abels beat University of North Carolina players Wilmer Hines and Rocky Willis in doubles 5-7 6-4 6-4 after Hines and Willis won the first set. Hines also defeated Willis 8-6 8-6 6-2 in a singles match.
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University of North Carolina
Waterloo
High Point
Sedgefield Country Club
Jimmy Poole
Lucas Abels
Wilmer Hines
Rocky Willis
Hines
Willis
Poole
Abels
Three Way Tie for Top Prize at Blair Park Handicap Golf
Frank Wood C N Mc Cain and R S Faust tied for first with net 83s in the Kickers Handicap at Blair Park Municipal. They split the top prize while Charlie Diffendale the high school golfer posted the low gross score of 79.
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Frank Wood
C. N. McCain
R. S. Faust
Charlies Diffendale
Meber
Local Bowlers To Tackle Busy Week
The Lucky Strike bowling team from Greensboro faces strong opposition this week. Tonight at 8 o clock the Greensboro men and women meet locals, and tomorrow Winston-Salem teams visit. Public invited to witness the contests.
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Greensporo
Winston-Salem
Unclear hitters and pitching mix cited in game notes
Struck out by Kirby 7, Young 1, Anderson 2, Ernest 9. Mite off Kirby 6 in 8 2 3, off Young 0 in 1 3, Ernest 2 in 4, Anderson 2 in 4. Left on base High FP 3, Winston 7. Hit by pitcher Cy Anderson. Winning pitcher Kirby. Los ine Pitcher Andersons Umpires Prize end Pearce.
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Anderson
Ernest
Mite
Baste High FP
Winston
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Kirby Losine
Young Corbett Defends Title From McLarnin
Los Angeles May 29 Young Corbett the welterweight champion defends his title tonight against Jim McLarnin at Wrigley Field after winning the belt from Jackie Fields less than 100 days ago in San Francisco. Capacity crowds reach about 50 000 with promoters aiming for a large turnout. Odds favor Corbett at 2 to 1 with many experts backing the champion while McLarnin backers bank on his powerful right hand.
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Corbett
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Fields
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Corbett Camp
McLarnin
Jimmy
Reds Blank Pirates 4-0 as Rixey Earns Doubleheader Split
Eppa Rixey pitched Reds to a 4-0 win over the Pirates in the second game, tying the doubleheader after a loss. Dave Harris triple sparks a four run rally in the eighth for the Senators against the Athletics. Ernie Orsaiti drove in four for the Cardinals with two doubles and a single against the Phillies, with Mc Larnin looming as the potential knockout hitter.
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Reds
Pirates
Dave Harris
Senators
Athletics
Ernie Orsaiti
Cardinals
Phillies
Babe Ruth Hits Three Homers In Twin Bill To Show Alive
Babe Ruth belts three homers and a key single as the Yankees sweep a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox 2 1 and 8 7 to keep pace in the American League race. His 9th homer ties Lou Gehrig for the AL lead, lifting New York amid a standings shuffle across the league.
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Babe Ruth
Baseball Notes from Yesterday's Games
Hack Wilson boosted the Dodgers with two doubles and a single against the Giants. Weiland limited Cleveland to six hits to win the Indians opener. Vosmik had six hits in two games for the Indians. Warneke shut out the Cubs' offense in the second game with seven hits allowed and added a double and a single. Babe Ruth led the Yankees with three homers and two singles in two games against the White Sox.
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Bob Weiland
Red Sox
Joe Voswick
Indians
Weiland
Cleveland
Voswik
Jon Warneke
Cubs
Babe Ruth
Yankees
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