Pebble Beach to Host National Amateur Championship
Top golfers gather at Pebble Beach California to challenge Bobby Jones for the national amateur title. Contenders include George von Elm Jess Sweetser and George Voigt, with Jones viewed as the favorite though facing stiff competition. Jones remains confident while Sweetser aims to rebound after past health issues.
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Pebble Beach
California
Eac
Bobby Jones
Jones
George von Elm
George Voigt
Jess Sweetser
Lobby
Jess
Sweetser
Boonemen Pointers Duel for Piedmont Lead in Final Week
Dan Boone's Pointers enter a pivotal week in the Piedmont season with three planned games at Greensboro and Durham before finishing at Willis Park against Salisbury. A Greensboro loss series and a Durham defeat could lift the Bulls to first place as Winston-Salem holds third, High Point fourth, Salisbury fifth, and Henderson at the bottom.
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Dan Boone
Boonemen
Greensboro
Durham
Bulls
Salisbury
Willis Park
Patriots
Winston-Salem
High Point
Henderson
Tilden Faces French Challenge in 1928 National Singles
Bill Tilden, 36, seeks a sixth straight national singles title at Forest Hills September 9-14 as Henri Cochet and Rene LaCoste are out. He meets a determined field and must rely on backcourt play while his serve and drives remain potent despite age.
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Ted Vosburgh
Associated Press
New York
Bill Tilden
Forest Hills
Henri Cochet
Rene LaCoste
Tilden
Deaf boxing prodigy Fred Mahan battles in welter ranks
On the Pacific coast a deaf mute Mexican youth, Fred “Dummy” Mahan, battles welter rivals despite a recent loss to Gorilla Jones. Trainer Winsor praises his intelligence and tenacity while highlighting his keen senses and unique boxing style.
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Pacific Coast
Fred
Mahan
Jones
Akron Welter
California
Jackie Fields
Jackie
Kaye
Cuddy de Marco
Paul de Hare
Speedy Sparks
Johnny Preston
Mushy Callahan
Callahan
Fred Winsor
Akron
Windsor
Boxing Commission
Withdrawal Of Dawson Shakes Golf World At Pebble Beach
News from Pebble Beach reports John Dawson withdraws from the national championship after his amateur status was questioned. The Chicagoan’s exit follows a dramatic spring in Sandwich England where Cyril Tolley beat John Nelson Smith. English amateurs are seen as rigid as Americans.
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New York
John Dawson
United States
Pebble Beach
Calif
Old England
Sandwich
John Nelson Smith
Dawson
Cyril Tolley
England
America
Royal
St. Andrews
Mandell to Fight Terris in Ten-Round Showdown
New York report notes Sammy Mandell and Sid Terris renewing their rivalry. Mandell, lightweight champion, faces a ten round clash with Pete Nebo of Tampa as Terris efforts to rebound from recent knockout losses. Terris, the Ghetto Ghost, is fading with his career nearing its end.
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New York
Sammy Mandell
Sid Terris
Mandell
Terris
Jimmy McLarnin
Ray Miller
Pete Nebo
Tampa
Fla
Queensboro Stadium
Nebo
East Side
Attorney's Daughter Bids For Legal Fame
Evelyn West, daughter of Tulsa lawyer and former Oklahoma attorney general Charles West, wins Columbia Law School's first woman’s scholarship after Barnard College admission and strong Barnard entrance scores. Since 1924 she has earned three scholarships.
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Tulsa
Okla
Charles West
Oklahoma
Evelyn West
Columbia University
Law School
Miss West
Barnard College
Tulsa Association of American University
Barnard
Ruth Slaps Out His 40th Homer As Yankees Win
Babe Ruth slammed his fortieth homer at Braves Field as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6 to 4 in Boston. The outing put Ruth in position to chase another record with 29 more games to reach the season target, while Ruth’s support included Lazzeri and Zachary earning wins.
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Ruth
Yankees
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Braves Field
Red Sox
Ruppert Bank
Jacob Ruppert
Billy Bayne
Tony Lazzeri
Tom Zachary
Athletics
Senators
Sam Jones
Connie Mack
West
Ken Holloway
Indians
White Sox
Chicago
George Uhle
Browns
Tigers
Sportsman’s Park
Chas
Michigan Weed Control Train Tours Southern Michigan
More than two thousand farmers visited the state college weed control train in East Lansing as it tours southern Michigan on a six day swing.
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Michigan
East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State College
United States
Ironing Board Helps Iron Delicate Fashion Details
The old-fashioned sleeve board aids pressing fine parts of ladies garments. Shoulder seams flounces jabots peplums and similar frock components slide over the board for neat results.
Ten Schools Begin Grid Practice In State Today
Ten teams across the state start football practice led by the "big five" Duke, Wake Forest, NC State, Davidson and Carolina with Elon Guilford Catawba High Point and Lenoir Rhyne in the growing "little five." About 500 players are expected in uniform, Carolina fielding 73.
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Edward V. Mitchell
Associated Press
Chapel Hill
Moleskin Warriors
Eridiron
Davidson
Carolina
Duke
State
Wake Forest
Elon
Guilford
Catawba
High Point
Lenoir-Rhyne
Jones Turmoil and Newsmakers Stirring a California Road Trip
The piece recounts Bobby Jones touring toward Del Monte for a national amateur, joking about Grand Canyon feats and a foursome from Sunday. It mentions Pebble Beach, Oceanside play, and golf fashion while noting O Goofy's quirky spoons purchase and morale of other sports figures like Tilden and Sharkey amid crowd reaction and annual Armistice Day buzz.
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del Monte
Calif
Bobby Jones
Grand Canyon
O'Gooffy
World population may reach four billion in a century
At the current rate of growth the world population, already counted in billions, could double from two billion to four by a span of 100 to 150 years according to estimates.
Sam Dorsett Held At Wilkesboro For Dry Law Violation
Sam Dorsett known as Big Sam operated a roadside eatery and gas station on highway 10 near the Yadkin river. He was jailed in North Wilkesboro on $10,000 bond on charges of selling and possessing liquor and obstructing federal officers with a firearm. Officers from Raleigh reportedly confronted him. Dorsett is said to have resisted arrest with a pistol. An attorney sought a bond reduction to secure his release from Wilkes jail.
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Lexington
Sam Dorsett
Big Sam
Highway 10
Yadkin River
North Wilkesboro
Dorsett
Raleigh
Wilkes
Human History of AT&T Progress Preserved Since 1885
American Telephone and Telegraph maintains a special department for preservation of its human history. The record of mechanical and scientific progress is complete from 1885 to the present time, with early personalities now fully remembered after eight years of detailed attention.
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Ican Telephone and Telegraph Company
Inhabitants Buy Spring Liquors In 1928 Soviet Russia
In 1928 Soviet Russia residents spent upward of 750000 dollars on spring liquors. The amount reflects consumer demand and wartime austerity easing as authorities monitor distribution and prices.
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Soviet
Russia
Eastern Carolina League ends as Labor Day doubleheaders wrap season
Judge William Bramham oversees the close of three circuits with morning and afternoon twin bills. Eastern Carolina features Fayetteville at Wilmington and other pairings while Piedmont and Sally hold afternoon games. Wilmington leads half race. Goldsboro and Rocky Mount duel for second half with a play-off likely if Bugs claim both games.
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William G. Bramham
Sally
Fiedmont
Durham
Eastern Carolina
Piedmont
Fayetteville
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Rocky Mount
Greenville
Kinston
A. M
Salisbury
Winston-Salem
Henderson
High Point
Greensboro
Charlotte
Asheville
Macon
Columbia
Knovville
Spartanburg
Augusta
Carolina
Judge Bramham
British Airmen Visit Lexington
Lexington welcomed two Royal Air Force veterans Flight Lieut. J. G. Walser and Flight Lieut. F. H. E. Reeve as they rested in town awaiting a plane to carry them onward on a flight across the United States and back. Both fliers have served in World War I and were chosen to attend the Royal Air Force staff war college, a branch of Britain's armed services.
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Lexington
J. G. Walser
F. H. E. Reeve
Royal Air Force
United States
Britain
Staff War College
The
Armed Service
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