Star athletes gather for Amateur Athletic Union meet
The Daily Sport Letter outlines the upcoming junior and senior A A U championships with top contenders from Missouri Simp son Floyd Wisconsin Cornell Utah and the Pacific coast. Notable athletes include Simpson in the high hurdles Floyd in pole vault Arlie Macks and Jose Ray in distance events and Alva Richards the current all around champion. Columbia returns to football September 20 amid other transfer and coaching notes from Yale and Drake.
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United States
Amateur Athletic Union
Middle West
Pacific Coast
University of Missouri
Simpson
Floyd
St. Louis
Far West
Kelly
Thomson
Murray
Arlie Macks
University of Wisconsin
Jose Ray
Alva Richards
Cornell
Provo
Utah
Danish Rigsdag to Discuss Island Sale to U S
Copenhagen reports the new Danish rigsdag will meet in November to debate selling the Danish West Indies to the United States for 25 million dollars. The folketing and landsting will recruit new members in October elections, with no expected opposition to the sale.
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Rigsdag
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Rails to extend Hudson Bay line toward Kettle Rapids
Winnipeg reports rails will be laid by month end to a point near Kettle Rapids extending the Hudson Bay railroad, claimed as the closest line to the North Pole. The line now lies about 30 miles north of Pas and will proceed northward as weather allows.
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Winnipeg
Man
Kettle Rapids
Hudson Bay Railroad
North Pole
West Indies Purchase Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Senate ratified the Denmark West Indies purchase treaty for 25 million dollars with a two thirds majority. Only a few senators opposed the pact, with Norris, Jones and Clapp voting against it.
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Washington
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Senate
Norris
Jones
Clapp
Eighth May Not Have Joint Debate
Raleigh reports indicate the planned joint debate between Congressman Bob Coughton and H S Williams may not occur this campaign with Republicans pushing state issues. Meanwhile Chairman Boyden, of the Soldiers' Home trustees, seeks a supervisor as Captain Lineberry resigns, with a push to appoint a matron and physician to modernize the institution.
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W. T. Bost
Raleigh
Bob Coughton
H. S. Williams
Williams
Mr. Coughton
McCaskill
Godwin
O. A. H. Boyden
Soldiers’ Home
W. S. Lineberry
Sailsbury
Col. A. St. Andrews
Small
Boyden
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National games final: Boston 2 Philadelphia 0. New York 4 Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 4. American results include Washington 5 New York 2. Philadelphia 0 Boston 2. Chicago 5 Cleveland 3. Detroit 5 St Louis 6. Birmingham 8 Atlanta 2 in seven innings under agreement. Memphis 2 Chattanooga 0. Little Rock 1 Nashville 5.
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Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Nashville
Southern
W. L
New Orleans
Mobile
Virginia
Newport News
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Rocky Mount
Norfolk
International
Ww. L
Buffalo
Toronto
Providence
Montreal
Baltimore
Richmond
Rochester
Newark
Charlotte
Asheville
Augusta
Columbia
Local baseball results from Norfolk to Montreal and more
Virginia and regional scores list multiple games with varied outcomes. Notable results include Norfolk 1 over Rocky Mount 6, Newport News 2 over Portsmouth 1, Providence 6 over Baltimore 1, Buffalo 2 over Rochester 1, Newark 1 over Richmond 0, Toronto 7 Montreal 4 in a Chicago style tilt, and Toledo 4 Milwaukee 5 in ten innings. A second game note mentions elven innings and darkness.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Rocky Mount
Newport News
Portsmouth
Providence
Baltimore
Buffalo
Rochester
Newark
Richmond
Toronto
Montreal
Post Series Scores From Southern Circuit
Carolina Post Series sees Charlotte defeat Asheville 2 1 while South Atlantic Post Series lists Augusta 2 Columbia 0 in a pair of regional baseball results.
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Carolina Post
Charlotte
Asheville
Augusta
Columbia
Teachers Report Despite No School in New York Epidemic
Thousands of New York teachers reported to duty even though schools were closed due to an infantile paralysis epidemic. They spent time in conferences and lectures on new laws and teaching systems that take effect this year, with many uncertain about their duties.
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New York
Warrants Issued for Another Batch of Speeders
Fourteen warrants issued yesterday on affidavit of Deputy Sheriff Phipps charging speeding on the High Point Greensboro highway. High Point names include F. Mitchell G. R. Harper J. F. Williard C. C. Muse. Warrant returnable before Squire Collins Greensboro. Twelve of twenty autoists arrested last Sunday have paid costs of 8.65 each.
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Phipps
High Point
Greensboro
F. Mitchell
G. R. Harper
J. F. Williard
C. C. Muse
Squire Collins
Fo Leys Honey and Tar Advertises Relief for Coughs
For Hay Fever Asthma and Bronchitis Fo Leys Honey and Tar is advertised as a reliable remedy. It claims to stop racking coughs heal raw membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezy breathing. Sold by Mann Drug company.
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Mann Drug Company
High Point Seeks Bids for Street Improvements 1916
Sealed proposals for paving streets in High Point North Carolina will be received until 3 PM September 28 1916. Bids cover sheet asphalt bituminous concrete brick and durax blocks with other pavements possible. Work includes grading curbs gutters storm drains streetcar reconstruction and related tasks for about 40000 to 100000 square yards. Plans available via City offices and consulting engineers for $10 deposit refundable. Five percent certified check required. City reserves right to reject any bids.
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High Point
N. C
Asid City
Wilson
W. P. Pickett
Arthur Lyon
A. E. Taplin
Engr
Anderson & Christie, Inc. Consulting Engineers
Charlotte N. C
Trains From Asheboro To Aberdeen and Beyond Daily Schedule
Passenger service operates north Carolina routes via Asheboro to Norfolk Southern with connections in Star for Charlotte. Trains depart Asheboro 12 05 PM and 3 45 PM daily except Sundays serving Aberdeen and intermediate points, arriving Asheboro 10 40 AM and 2 35 PM daily except Sundays. For details contact L D Burkhead Asheboro agent. traffic managers Eyle and Leard.
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Terminal Station
Norfolk
Asheboro
Norfolk Southern
N. B
Aberdeen
Star
Charlotte
L D. Burkhead
N. C
E. D. Eyle
H. S. Leard
Norfole
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