Black Bisons Begin Grid Practice Under New Coach
High Point High School opens 1932 football practice under Head Coach Stanton Melver and Coach McIver with 4 30 PM sessions and twice daily workouts. Eight lettermen return including Voncannon Taylor Copeland Hendricks Culler Sappenfield Hill Johnson. Schedule includes Spencer Durham Reidsville Barnum Springs Winston-Salem Lexington Salisbury Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Melver
McIver
Paul Voncannon
Carlton Taylor
Tack Copeland
Norman “Red” Hendricks
Harold Culler
Fred Sappenfield
Norman Hill
Ralph Johnson
Walter Spry
Jimmy Durland
Montgomery
Harless Harris
Reitzel Gad
Gastonia
Greensboro
New Coach Calls for 1988 High School Practice Start
Staton Melver, new football coach at the high school, announced practice for the 1988 season will begin tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. The call sets the tone for the team’s buildup to the upcoming schedule.
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Staton Melver
Houston Boxer Wins On Foul in St Louis Bout
In a tight match Davey Abad of St Louis, 181-2, defeats Genny Fass of Philadelphia 1581 on a foul call. Los Angeles and California figures listed as Jackson 185 and Lew Mastey 124 from Philadelphia also noted amid the bout details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Davey Abad
St. Louis
Genny Fass
Philadelphia
Jos Angeles
Young Veter Jackson
California
Ant- Lew Mastey
Traffic officer injured in collision at city intersection
R L Mul week, a traffic officer, suffered severe injuries when two cars collided at a street intersection in Charlotte. Drivers Miss Jennie Traught of Greensboro and Mrs Frank McFarland posted $500 bond pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
R. L. Mulweek
Jennie Traught
Greensboro
Frank McFarland
Standings and Results From Regional Games
Standings show Charlotte 8 3 and Greensboro 8 0 with yesterday’s results Richmond 6 Wilmington 7. Today Durham at Winston-Salem and New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Greensboro
Durham
Winston-Salem
Richmond
Wilmington
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia Suaeas
Louis
Pittsburgh 6 New York 1 Victory in lone game of night
The Pirates defeated the Mets 6 to 1 in the single scheduled matchup. Pittsburgh built an early lead and held on for the win behind strong batting and solid defense.
Detroit at Boston and Chicago at Washington
Sports matchups listed with teams Detroit versus Boston and Chicago versus Washington, reflecting a slate of upcoming games across the league. Cleveland faces Philadelphia in another scheduled pairing, highlighting the East and Midwest matchups for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
City-Wide Baseball Meet Opens At Willis Diamond
Today opens the city wide baseball tournament at Willis Park. Adams Millis Red Socks face Thomasville Chair Company after the Sluggers withdrew. Red Sox chase second place in the Industrial league race with High Point Overall. tomorrow High Point meets Amos Hosp iers in the tournament’s second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Millis
Thomasville Chair Company
Willis Park
Sock Makers
Red Sox
Public Service
Amos Hospiers
Carolina Teams Open Football Practice Across Southern Conference
Charlotte dateline notes UNC and other big five schools beginning fall drills. Emmett Strickland returns for UNC after ineligibility. Duke, NCSU, Wake Forest, Davidson, and Davidson State squads show mixed arrivals and drills as coaches plan extended workouts and position shuffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Chuck Collins
Emmett Strickland
Rocky Mount
Bees vs Pats in pivotal Piedmont league showdown
Charlotte Hornets seek momentum as they meet Greensboro Patriots in a decisive four game series that could settle the half season title race. The Bees moved back into contention with a 9-6 win and a 3-0 victory, while Wilmington beat Richmond 7-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
G@harlotte Hornets
Bees
Greensboro
Patriots
Wilmington
Richmond
Durham
Winston-Salem
Frank Packard
Potter
Mort
Vinu
Staylor
Melrose Clinches Amateur Title in Three Games
Melrose won the Amateur baseball league championship by beating Robbins 10 to 4 in the deciding game, but the crown hinges on league action next Monday. The game dragged past darkness as Robbins protested a nine inning rule and Melrose refused a replay. Clark and Flynn homered for Melrose. Stockton pitched a 2 for 3 at bat and Melrose outhit Robbins 15 to 5. Attendance reached 300 after a three hour 20 minute contest.
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Melrose
Robbins
Clark
Flynn
Stockton
Melrose Ab
Culler
Kearns
Prynn
Craver
Bryant
Sin Ace Oeark
Carroll
Lane
Adrah Poae
Fowler
Pierce
Johnston
Stone
Hoover
Eave
Apple
Powlér
Cooper
Yakiley
Hill
Myers
R. Melrose
Gaddis
B. Fowler
Yakley
Yokley
Powler
Mits
Yodkley
Baste
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Major League Action
Larry French pitched well for the Pirates beating the Giants with two timely hits. Jimmie Woxx drove in four runs for the Athletics with a 40th homer a double and a single against the Yankees. Joe Cronin led the Senators in a Boston pitching onslaught with two doubles and three singles.
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Larry French
Pirates
Giants
Jimmie Woxx
Athletics
Yankees
Joe Cronin
Senators
Boston
Shields tuned to win national singles crown in tough field
Frank X Shields, 6'3\" contender, after a second round win at Forest Hills, embraces a new training regime and a sharper focus. He hopes to upset Ellsworth Vines Jr. and reach the Davis Cup era while dismissing pain in his shoulder. Shields campaigns amid a strong half of the draw with Perry, Crawford, and Parker looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
VINES
Associated Press
New York
Frank X. Shields
Forest Hills
Ellaworth Vines Jr
Frank
Jackson Heights
Gilbert Halil
Jebout
Hall
Frankie Parker
Wingen
Newport
Wic Crawford
Perry
Fred Perry
Frank Shields
Ellsworth
Vines, Jr
Elly
Wilmer A H, Earker
Lester Oefen Perry
Eed
Robbins Stalls Delay Championship Game In Amateur League
The Robbins baseball team stalled through the game against Melrose, ending after eight and a half innings due to darkness. The decision drew criticism as improper conduct in amateur baseball, with calls for umpires to forfeit and players to learn from the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Seagee
Melrose
Football Officials Bowling In The South Add Board Director
Bunn Hackney was elected a member of the board of directors of the Southern Football Officials association in Atlanta. He is noted as a leading football and basketball official in the South with a busy fall slate of games. The piece also notes high school programs and upcoming meetings on grid rule changes in Greensboro.
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Bunn Hackney
Southern Football Offeials Association
Atlanta
Bunn
South
Nolan Reid
Catawba College
Indians
Carolina
Charlie Woollen, Jr
Charlie Kearns
Furman
High Point
Mills Home
Tech High
Spartanburg
U S. C
Kannapolis High
Joe Stanko
Joe
Greensboro
King Cotton Hotel
San John Anderson
Guilford
John
Quakers
Notre Dame
Anderson
Carter Farris Falls to Myers in Sedgefield Tennis
Rain slowed play at the Sedgefield Country Club tourney but Carter Farris of High Point was defeated by C. F. Myers of Greensboro 6-0 6-5 to exit in the third round. Several matches were postponed or forced to be completed today with many players drawn into second rounds and doubles pairings listed.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Frank Omas
Alabama
Rockne
South Bend
Tommy
Crimson Tide
Thomas
Johnny Cain
Sedgefield Country Club
Carter Farris
High Point
C. F. Myers
Greensboro
Gray Hunter
Cc. R. Taylor
W. C. Turrentine
F. P. Abernathy
Lucas Abels
Itchy Goodes
Burlington
Bernard Simpson
Raymond Yokely
Thomasville
Charles Long
Lawrence Jones
Charlotte
Carl Carlson
Jules Squires
Johnny Williams
Guilford College
Clift Flowers
Rockingham
Colin Westmoreland
Robert Lovill, Jr
Thomas Ravenel
Charleston
8. C
Howard Holderness
Karl Harlee
J. D. Rogers
John Vernon
Cc. Horner
Hayti Thompson
Donald Jarrett
Bill Dixon
Winston-Salem
Sam Ravenel
D. Cox
R. Yokely
B. Springer
D. Rogers
G. Armfield
Robert Lovill
Dr. LeBauer
J. Squires
J. Lambeth
C. Westmoreland
B. Simpson
Harlee
A. Henderson
C. Myers
J. Brown
C Carlson
E. Garrett
G. Taylor
Stadfem
Pirates Seek Series Turnaround After Opening Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their opening game against the New York Giants and aim to win four more to challenge for the pennant. The clubs clash in a doubleheader today with Steve Swetonic and Ralph Birkover expected to start for Pittsburgh, while the Giants rely on Hal Schumacher or Bud Parmelee. Washington's Senators gain ground in the American League after two wins, while Jimmie Foxx hits his 40th homer for the Athletics and Lou Gehrig homers for the Yankees in a split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Giants
Yankees
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Bucs
Carl Hubbell
Ubbell
Ne Miruns
Larry French
Buccos
Steve Swetonic
Chicago Cubs
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmie Foxx
Lou Gehrig
Fights Last Night In Associated Press Card
Syracuse bout saw Scozza with a 1-2 edge over Johnny Nelson at 175 1 2 pounds. New York Ruby Goldstein stopped Paola Villa at 141 pounds in Brooklyn. BendJeby outpointed Jose Le Gray at 164 in Newark. Gordon Fortenberry defeated Frith Henry at 172 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruby Goldstein
Paola Villa
Brooklyn
Newark
N. J
BendJeby
Jose le Gray
Garfield
Chicago
Gordon Fortenberry
Cocoa
Fla
Frith Henry
Saginaw, Mith
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North Carollina
Black Bisons
Staton McIver
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Sams Dunn
Bavi Mane — Broadhurst
Irene Dunne
John Boles
Walter Winchell
Rackett
THUBS
Piedmont League
Willis Diamond
Rialto
Carolina Funmakers
Rlus
WM. Powell
Horse Hendrickson
Duke
Orrin Nordstrom
Hendrickson
Nick Laney
Corky Cornelius
Bob Cox
Wolfpack
Raleigh
Clifton Daugherty
New Bern
Phil Kinken
Clipper Smith
Wake Forest
Jim Weaver
Weaver
Dick Parker
Doc Newton
Davidson
Doc
Wildcat
Pats
Bapfield
Sedgefield
Buccaneers
Hugh 8S. Fullerton, Jr
Syracuse
N. Vernon Scozza
Buffalo
Johnny Nelson
Salem Street
Thomas Cool
Dunn An Eilers
Spencer Tracy
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