Pointers And Twins Open Little World Series In Winston
The Boonemen and the Twins leave for Winston Salem for game one in the best four of seven post season series. The opener at 4 o clock at Winston Salem will be followed by game two at League Park tomorrow at 4. The park provides seating for about 5 000 with 1 000 extra seats along right field line and 500 along left field line. Both teams report players in good condition and back in action after injuries.
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Winston-Salem
League Park
Boonemen
High Point
Dan Boone
Ford
Boone
Winston- Salem
Twins
Smith
Acosta
Yankees
Physical Education Program Opens Sept 17 at YMCA
The High Point YMCA announces the 1928 29 fall and winter physical education program directed by W F Bailey with a renovation of the YMCA gym. Thirteen classes include business and professional men junior and senior groups and women’s activities. A detailed calendar runs from September 17 through April with leagues tournaments and special events at High Point.
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Department of Physical Education
High Point Young Men's Christian Association
W. F. Bailey
C. M. Way
Nick
W. L. Jackson
Horace Haworth
Nat Walker
Ed Millis
Thomas Turner
C. C. Smith
C. A. Hoser
Industrial Basketball League
Commercial Basketball League
Greensboro
Red Cross Life Graving and Swimming Institute
High Point
Industrial Baseball League
Commercial Baseball League
Tricounty Baseball League
New Year’s Cross Coun
Black Bisons Prepare for Reidsville Opener in 1928
Black Bisons under Coach Marlette conduct a light practice and signal drills ahead of the season opener at Reidsville tomorrow. The squad, fresh from a sharp scrimmage, aims to dominate Rockingham County with starters including Stone, Hinkle, Johnson, Gomo, Hawkins, Farlow, Culler, Hill, Kearns, Holcombe, Bryant, and others like Apple, Samuel, Bulla, Ingram, Willard, Thomas, and Curlee. Remaining schedule lists Asheboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, Salisbury, Greensboro, and Spencer games.
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Marlette
Reidsville
Black Bisons
Rockingham County
Stone
Asheboro
Winston-Salem
Burlington
Salisbury
Greensboro
Spencer
Mack Melton Bout Tops Bob Penny Card Next Week
Bennie Mack of Charlotte will headline a 10 round lightweight bout against Battling Kid Melton of Greensboro at Bob Penny’s High Street arena next Tuesday night. The card features eight more bouts totaling 28 rounds, including Mark Pedros vs Jack Murphy and Stumpy Culp vs Irish Grady Johnson. Penny promotes well matched fights and aims to promote High Point as the south’s fight center with crowd footage for nationwide advertising.
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Bennie Mack
Charlotte
Kid Melton
Greensboro
Bob Penny
High Street
Mark Pedros
Havana
Cuba
Jack Murphy
Bluefield
W. Va
Stumpy Culp
Charleston
Grady Johnson
Sailor Little
Reitzel Cecil
Sid Miller
Spencer
Lightning Barnes
K. QO. Thompson
W. Vas
Mr. Penny
High Point
South
Major League Leaders From Sept 12 Standings
The list highlights top players in batting and pitching across leagues. Key names include Waner Pirates and Bottomley Cards for RBIs, Ruth Gehrig Manush and Combs in hitting and power, with Crowder Browns and Benton Giants noted for pitching records.
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National
Waner
Pirates
P. Waner
Cards
Bottomley
P. Wanner
Wilson
Cubs
Cuyler
Benton
Giants
Goslin
Senators
Ruth
Yanks
Gehrig
Manush
Browns
Schulte
Combs
Myer
Red _ Sox
Series Tickets On Sale At Manns Drug Store
Tickets for the post season series between the Pointers and Twins go on sale tomorrow at Manns Drug Store No 1 starting 8 am. D A Dowdy and High Point club officials announce tickets for tomorrows game in town and for Saturday in Winston plus other games. The downtown office aims to ease park queue lines and speed pad boards admission.
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Pointers
Twins
Mann's Drug Store
D. A. Dowdy
High Point Baseball Club
Winston
Park Bow
Hunter Defeats Borotra In Five Set Tennis Thriller
Francis T. Hunter, Davis Cup teammate of Bill Tilden, staged a dramatic comeback to topple Jean Borotra of France at Forest Hills. After dropping the first two sets, Hunter grinded back with steady forehand power and clutch plays to win 0-6 5-7 6-0 6-4 6-2, advancing to meet Jack Crawford in the quarterfinals.
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Hunter
Jean Borotra
Forest Hills
N. Y
Bill Tilden
Francis T. Hunter
Kipling
France
New Rochelle
Borotra
Love
Jack Crawford
Australia
Anzac
John van Wyn
Twins Drawn Against High Point For Postseason Clash
Opening game of Piedmont league post season pits Winston-Salem and High Point at Southside Park. Smith pitches for the Twins against Acosta for the Boonemen as fans await a tight series decided by breaks and hitting.
Polka Revival Grips London Dances
Brush dancers polish polkas and mazurkas as old fashioned dances return with a vengeance in London from Piccadilly resorts to Mansion House balls.
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Comeback
London
Smart Piccadilly
Mansion House
Fights Last Night Across Cities Include Notable Wins
Boxers Jack Gagnon and Billy Angelo claimed victories in Providence and Dayton respectively. The schedule lists upcoming events from April to July including amateur baseball leagues in High Point, swimming, and tennis tournaments for men and boys.
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Providence
R. I
Jack Gagnon
New Bedford
Tony Fuete
Los Angeles
Dayton
Billy Angelo
Philadelphia
Red Grange
Vineland
N.C
Athletics Save Series As Bishop Hits Walkoff In Bronx
Max Bishop delivered a fourth inning homer to lift the Philadelphia Athletics past the New York Yankees 4 3 in a tense Bronx clash. Waite Hoyt faltered late as Ossie Orwoll walked Lazzeri to force in the tying run before Gazella and Simmons ended the threat. Attendance reached 40 288 as the Athletics trim the series lead to a game and a half with two games remaining west of the Alleghenies.
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Max Bishop
Philadelphia Athletics
the Bronx
A’s
Miller Huggins
Yankee Brigade
Bishop
Mackmen
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Athletics
Yanks
Alleghanies
Howard Ehmke
Tony Lazzeri
Lazzeri
Ehmke
Ossie Orwell
Mike Gazella
Yankee
Waite Hoyt
Ruth
Haas
Cochrane
Hoyt
Pipgras
al Simmons
Mack
Rube Walberg
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillies
German Agricultural Fair Highlights Annual Circulation Events
A noted event in German agriculture circles is the annual fair showcasing farming practices and exhibitions. Attendees explore livestock displays, crop innovations, and vendor demonstrations, reflecting regional agricultural trends and community participation.
Siam Renames Coin to Baht Amid Change in Denomination
Siam rejects the name Tical for a 40 cent coin and renames it Baht. The coin will be silver and divided into 100 Satang with fifty and 25 satangs also in silver. Nickel five and ten satang pieces will be issued along with bronze single satangs.
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Siam
Washington
Department of Commerce
Ostrich Competes Against Horse in Australian Race
A recent event in Australia featured an ostrich racing against a horse. The outcome and specifics are not provided in the readable text.
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Australia
Adlerika Promises Quick Gas Relief and Cleanse
Mrs. Glenn Butler shares relief from stomach gas after trying Adlerika, claiming one spoonful eases gas and removes old waste, improving meals and sleep. Matton Drug Co. promotes the product as effective for stomach and bowels.
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Adlerika
Glenn Butler
Matton Drug Co
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