Drawings Held for Field Trials at Sedgefield
The fourth fall trials of the High Point Field and Kennel club begin at Sedgefield with entrants from Massachusetts New Jersey Virginia New York Pennsylvania Maryland North Carolina South Carolina and more. Judges Herb Tomlinson and R M Norman bring national standing as professionals and amateurs seek success across derby and all age classes. The American Field plans coverage noting all wins for the sport's official record.
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High Point Field and Kennel Club
Sedgefield
U. S
Elwood Hotel
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Sedgefield Estates
Grand Junction
Tennessee
Herb Tomlinson
R. M. Norman
Mr. Tomlinson
Mary Montrose
Daniel
Norman
High Point Field
Kennel Club
Chicago
Dempsey Faces Stock Ownership Query About Boxing Role
New York officials say Jack Dempsey cannot both fight and control promotions under state law. Reports he ordered Madison Square Garden stock worth 150000 could disqualify him from licensing. The boxing board plans to address the issue with the former heavyweight champion.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
M“Tter
Football fans note third down and half full flasks
A lighthearted line reflects football culture as fans joke that third down signals continued sipping. The quip links game progress with beverage status, hinting at tailgate traditions and fan humor.
Sensational 1926 Georgetown Gridiron Run by Gerald Thompson
Gerald Thompson of Georgetown produced one of the era’s most thrilling runs against Lebanon College, with coach Lou Little noting the distance as about 101 yards. The dash relied on crucial interference and Thompson’s speed, following a track background prior to a broken ankle ending his athletics career.
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Gerald Thompson
Georgetown
Lebanon College
Lou Little
Thompson
Charley Paddock
New York
Briante Heads Toward Grange Distance Record
With three games left Briante of NYU aims to break Red Grange's 1923 yardage record. After seven games he has 1161 rushing yards at 7.95 per carry and 3.25 yards per minute, with no gains yet halted.
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New York
Briante
New York University
Red Grange
Illinois
Fox Hunt Trials Highlight Camp Jackson Event
Foxes in the Camp Jackson area displayed superior intelligence over derby entrants in the South Carolina Fox Hunters association field trials. Sadler Gillespie and Tom Berley suffered injuries as events began, while more than 250 experienced hounds were expected to run tomorrow. About 50 mounted men and two women followed the dogs today ahead of a barbecue and beach show.
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Columbia
S. C
Camp Jackson
South Carolina Fox Hunters Association
Sadler Gillespie
Tom Berley
Tar Heel Varsity to Face Davidson in Kennan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill observers say Tar Heel regulars Ferrell Lipscomb and Shuler will play against Davidson after minor injuries from the V M I tassel. Coaches expect full strength for the first game in the Kennan Memorial Stadium with no serious injuries reported.
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Chapel Hill
Official Weather Bureau Temperatures Report
Official report lists 24 hour temperatures and rainfall ending 8 a.m. in major cotton growing areas and other locations.
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Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
Firefighting Foam Device Uses Soap For Sudden Blasts
A German invention fights fires with soap foam. Two large generators feed powdered soap into a churned foam stream, using high pressure water to create suds that blast from the hose nozzle, effective especially on gasoline fires where water fails.
Bride Speaks Eleven Languages After Wedding Service
Mrs. C. Jackson Coleman of London performs a marriage service in Esperanto and speaks eleven languages fluently. Born Hungarian, she learned Spanish, her eleventh language, in weeks while riding street cars.
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C. Jackson Coleman
London
City to enforce sidewalk duties on Montlieu and English street
English street and Montlieu avenue property owners face mandatory sidewalk installation where curbs exist and grading is finished. City Engineering Department announced enforcement with notices mailed earlier. If needed the city may lay sidewalks first and bill owners within 30 days, though officials prefer not to.
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English Street
Montlieu Avenue
City Engineering Department
Elections Today Reveal Local Races and Notable Contests
Across the United States voters face mostly local issues with two governors and several legislature seats on ballots. In New York a measure to extend the governor’s term to four years rivals Governor Smith, while Kentucky’s pari mutuel machine debate shapes Beckham and Sampson’s campaigns. Mississippi eyes Bilbo’s nomination as a likely winner, and vacancies in New York Ohio and Pennsylvania prompt congressional contests with Republican incumbents and Ware machine backing for James Beck in Pennsylvania.
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J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Congress
New York
Smith
Harry A. Mackey
Moore
Mackey
Vare
J. C. W. Beckham
Senate
Democrats
Flem D. Sampson
Mississippi
Theodore G. Bilbo
Magee
Stephens
Ohio
Hazlett
Pennsylvania
James M. Beck
Ware Machine
Pennsylvania Post
Velvet Wrap Styles Highlight Matching Lining Trend
The current fashion note favors velvet wrap over brocaded styles and emphasizes lining the wrap to match the evening gown beneath it. This pairing signals a coordinated, polished look popular in evening wear.
Hethman Not 10 Be Elected This Week
Mayor W A Davis left High Point for Virginia and Maryland delaying plans to fill the late Charles F Blake’s council seat. Council members delayed a vote after a brief meeting, with Vernon Hoskins John Blair and H A Cecil still prominent as candidates amid unspecified others under consideration.
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Hethman
W. A. Davis
High Point
Virginia
Maryland
Davis
Charles F. Blake
Blake
Conrad
Clinard
Vernon Hoskins
John Blair
H. A. Cecil
Curbstone
Control of Political Affairs in Philadelphia at Stake
Centre of political affairs in Philadelphia under Senator-Elect William S. Ware faced a critical test as leaders predicted the independent movement would collapse. They expected the Republican ticket led by Harry A. Mackey to defeat former Mayor J. Hampton Moore by more than 175000 votes, with Moore running on the Citizens Party ticket after an 80,000 vote loss in the primary.
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Philadelphia
William S. Ware
Harry A. Mackey
J. Hampton Moore
Moore
Mackey
Citizens Party
Paris Kerchief Collar Redefines Waistline Fashion
Paris designers unveil a kerchief collar neckline that cuts at the waist, shaping a triangular fabric motif. The bold style centers on the waist and frames the décolletage with a reinterpretation of vintage kerchief shapes.
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Paris
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High Point Merchants
Sin
the Young Men's Store, Inc
Florsheim Shoes
Florsheim
Billy Evans
Gerald Tovr’s
Grange
FOX Hunt
Enterprise
Charlie V. Staley
Edith V. Staley
W. C. Jones
Register of Deeds Office
Guilford County
Bettie Corbit
Alberta Corbit
High Point Township
Motsinger, Schiff, Swaim
North Main Street
Mechanicsville
N. C
Old Plank Road
Motsinger
Staley
Schiff
J. N. Campbell
W. C. Welborn
Max
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic
Birmingham
Denver
Galveston Es
Los Angeles
Memphis
Meridian
Miami
New Orleans
Raleigh
San Antonio
San Francisco
Tampa
Vicksburg
Ay Wilmington
United States
Associated Press
Gilmer
American Bakeries Company
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