Thom asville Terrible Tommies take opener in NC State league final
The Terrible Tommies of Thomasville beat Mooresville 6 5 in the opening game of the four out seven NC State league final series. Paige Dennis pitched nine hits over the win. Ted Mueller starred for Thomasville with three singles in as many trips, while Milner drove in two runs for the winners.
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Thomasville
Mooresville
Paige Dennis
Dennis
Finch Field
Ted Mueller
Tommies
Milner
van Harrington
Harrington
Templeton
McCrone
Pee Gomer
Mueller
Sarton
Pinkston
Harringon
White
Lisk
Maus
Black
Lick
Walsh
Ryan
Powell
Baswell
Backfield Problems Plague Southern Conference Mentors
Hank Greenberg hits his 50th homer as Detroit beats Chicago 4-3 in a lone major league game. He needs eleven more to beat Babe Ruth’s 60, with 20 games left, aiming to match Ruth’s pace and keep the pennant race alive alongside Pirates and Cubs in a tight NL race heading into September.
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Tigh
Fullerton, Jr
Yankees
Hank Greenberg
Babe Ruth
Hank
Detroit
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Ruth
Tiger
Pittsburgh
Pirates
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Perry Lee 10 to Rematch in Boxing Wrestling Row
Promoter J. D. Allen Jr says Chin Lee and Al Perry will rematch on any terms after the local commission refused to sanction the proposed bout. Following last week's fracas Perry won two falls but lost on Red Roberts' decision for underhand tactics, and both fighters want a new clash. Allen had aimed to curb roughness with a ten round boxing match but is open to another wrestling bout.
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Rll
J. D. Allen, Jr
Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Chin Lee
al Perry
Perry
Red Robert
Allen
Bisons Shaping For First Test
The local high school Bisons, though ragged in blocking and tackling, prepare for their opening game against South High of Winston Salem on Friday September 23. Coached by June Scott and Kenneth Stevens, the team emphasizes speed and deception with six lettermen returning and a heavy backfield but a light line.
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South High
Winston- Salem
Twin City
June Scott
Kenneth Stevens
Coache Stevens
State College
Scott
Furman
Brantley Hucks
Abbie Short
Thurman Horney
Bisons
Bill Wagner
Alvin Boles
Doc Andrews
Meteorite sighting hints at distant impact
A meteorite event suggests an object struck earth from at least 200 miles away as it vanished below the horizon while still luminous in the sky.
Storms Drive Birds from Courses to Populate Remote Islands
Storms have populated remote islands with animal life by driving birds off course. The effect reshapes local ecosystems as birds settle on new habitats, aiding invasive species spread and altering existing wildlife dynamics.
Referee Chosen for Tough In Ring Card
Jimmy Logas the Greek meets Lon Chaney in a semifinal bout that promises excitement as both combatants push for victory. Hal Caddell of Boston will add a fresh face, having recent notable wins in the northeast and posing strong competition for local wrestlers.
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Jimmy Logas
Lon Chaney
Hal Caddell
Boston
Bcard
Major Leagues Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary
Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 3 in the only American League game. Hickory won 8 to 2 over Kannapolis in the first game of the Carolina League finals. Rocky Mount defeated Norfolk 3 to 0 in the Piedmont League pivot game, while Portsmouth edged Charlotte 4 to 3 and Thomasville swept Mooresville 6 to 3 in the North State League playoff pivot.
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Detroit
Chicago
Carolina League
Hickory
Kannapolis
Thomasville
Mooresville
Probable Pitchers Matchups From Today’s Baseball Card
Chicago at Boston Carleron or Bryant vs Turmer. Cincinnati at Brooklyn Vandre Meer or Fitzsimmons. Pittsburgh at New York Klinger or Blanton vs Schumacher or Gumbert. St Louis at Philadelphia Warneke vs Passeau.
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Chicago
Boston
Carleron
Bryant
Ve. Turmer
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Vandre Meer
Ve. Fitzsimmons
Pittsburgh
New York
Klinger
Blanton
Ve. Schumacher
Gumbert
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Warneke
We. Passeau
Baseball scorecard summary of five matchups
Washington at Chicago features Chas 8 8 and Leonard 11 13 facing Strat ton 14 7 and Lee 11 10. Philadelphia at St Louis shows Row 9 13 and Hildebrand 8 10. Boston at Detroit lists Marine 4 4 and Coffman 2 4. New York at Cleveland lists Ruffing 20 5 and Whitehill 8 7.
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Washington
Chicago
Chas
Leonard
Ve. Stratton
Lee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ve. Hildebrand
Boston
Detroit
Marine
Ve Coffman
New York
Cleveland
Ruffing
Ve. Whitehill
Championship Playoff Series Fixtures for Thomasville and Hickory
Thomasville faces Mooresville in a championship playoff series while Hickory meets Kannapolis in the same title race. Both matchups determine advancement and title contention in the league tournament.
Baseball and football chatter from old New York roundup
The column surveys manager rumors for the Cardinals and Cubs, dodges on Frankie Frisch to the Dodgers, and hints at minor league sale pressure. It notes Harris of Seattle on his 19th birthday win, Greenberg chasing a 1927 homer mark, and Michigan State's Spartan backfield with Pingel Rudinski Amon and Koernke Jr.
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Bill Corum
New York
Frankie Frisch
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Pacific Coast
Wallace Wade
Wade
Duke
Harris
Seattle
Greenberg
Ram
Hank
Michigan State
Spartan
Jack Pingel
Jack Rudinski
Jack Amon
Jack Koernke
Two Jo es Try to Break Mike Jacobs Fist Fight Monopoly
The piece notes Joe Jacobs and Joe Gould forming a venture against Mike Jacobs in a noted feud. Mike dismisses them as simply two men named Joe. The Washington Senators boast outfielders Taft Wright and George Washington Case in commentary. Al Schacht unveils a football act featuring six stooges in a novelty routine.
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Joe Jacobs
Joe Gould
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Joe
Washington Senators
Taft Wright
George Washington
al Schacht
Beise Kostaka Backfield Pair Recalled by Bierman
The Minneso ta coach Bernie Bierman considers another dual threat backfield with Larry Buhler at 215 pounds and Marty Christianson at 200 pounds as fall prospects. Coaches in Tennessee reportedly offered Clyde.
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Beise-Kostaka
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Larry Buhler
Marty Christianson
Tennessee
Clyde
Goodman Lets Golfers Know He's In Meet
Oakmont hosts the National Amateur qualifying with defending champ Johnny Goodman posting 39 37 76 in 18 holes. Maurice McCarthy led at 27 35 72 while hay fever and drizzle hindered scores all day.
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Oakmont
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Johnny
Walker Cappers
Charles Kocsis
Francie Ouimet
Maurice McCarthy
Cincinnati
Hayfever
McCarthy
Art Doering, Jr
Stanford
Chicago
Denver
United States Golf Association
Mack and Marshall win two weight class matches
In Portland Paddy Mack of Philadelphia defeated Pete Janco of New York two straight falls. In Denver Everette Marshall of La Junta Colorado defeated Louis Theaz of J. Louis two out of three. A report notes crabs stealing golf balls from fairways near Sydney Australia.
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Associated Press
Portland
Paddy Mack
Philadelphia
Pete Janco
New York
Denver
Sydney
Australia
Ellington Chooses Fork Union Then Virginia Military
Duke Ellington, a 195 pound Fredericksburg fullback, will attend Fork Union Military Academy next before handling college football duties at Virginia Military Institute.
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Duke
Ellington
Fredericksburg
Fork Union Military Academy
Virginia Military
Local Amateur League hinges on Highland park showdown
W. O. W. boys, after tying the half with a win over Glenora, schedule a tomorrow match at Highland Park to decide the division winner. The victor meets Harriss Covington, first-half champs, in a two out of three series to crown the Amateur league champion.
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Glenora
W. O. W. Boys
Highland Park
Harriss-Covington
Hayworth Roll and
Panel Boys
Panthers Prepare For First Tilt At Ca tawba In Salisbury
High Point college football coach Virgil Yow plans lengthy practices today and tomorrow as he tightens the squad for the opener against Catawba in Salisbury Saturday. He says the one year veterans are improving but not yet world beaters, aiming for a faster better trained team than last year. Cochrane leads kicking potential, with veterans Moran Franklin Tarver Couathan Johnson on the line and backs Malfregeo Secret Clifton involved in preps. Ocorr and Fernandez are sidelined by injuries.
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Virgil Yow
High Point
Catawba
Salisbury
Yow
Earl Brinkley
Cochrane
Moran
Franklin
Tarver
Couathan
Johnson
Bennett
Forney
Ocorr
Fernandez
Malfregeo
Secret
Malfregeot
Clifton
Fights from last night headline results
In Chicago Milt Aron outpointed Jackie Burke in a 10 round lightweight bout. In Louisville Buff Mellinger stopped Johnny Scaff in the second round. In Miami Beach Manuel Pilares stopped Buddy Hayes in the second round.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Milt Aron
Dubuque
Jackie Burke
Ogden
Utah
Louisville
Buff” Mellinger
McKeesport
Johnny Scaff
Ashland
Miami Beach
Fla
Manuel Pilares
Mexico City
Buddy Hayes
Miami
How Panama Hats Are Made Weaving Demonstrated at 1939 Fair
In New York the fabrication of Panama hats will be shown at the World’s Fair education exhibit. Expert weavers will demonstrate underwater weaving while visitors learn the process. High quality hats cost up to $100 or more.
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New York
Wade’s Duke Era Teams Face Tough 1939 Schedule
Wallace Wade enters his twentieth season at Duke promising a solid squad built on core blocking and tackling. Duke’s 1938 backfield was hurt by George McAfee’s foot injury, shifting loads to Eric Tipton with four regulars returning. Wade aims to improve a 52–14–3 Duke record with a demanding slate against WPS, Davidson, Colgate, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, UNC, Syracuse, N C State and Pittsburgh.
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Durham
Wallace Wade
Duke University
Alabama
Vanderbilt
Wade
Syracuse
Tennessee
Duke
George McAfee
Dixie
Eric Tipton
Dan Hill
Bob O'Mara
Bob Spangler
Fred Yorke
Davidson
Colgate
Georgia Tech
Wake Forest
North Carolina
N. C. State
Pittsburgh
Blue Devils
True ermine a white winter coat of European weasel
True ermine refers to the white winter fur of the European stoat, a small carnivorous mammal. The term denotes its seasonal color change and use in historical garments.
Loss of Key Players Hits Clubs In N. C.
Richmond Virginia AP dispatch reports Southern Conference football coaches scramble to set backfield plans as several backs are lost at North Carolina Duke and Washington and Lee. Jim Lallanne moved to quarterback at North Carolina to replace George Stirnweiss amid a slate of injuries and uncertainties.
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Richmond
North Carolina
Duke
Washington
Lalanne Light
Jim “Sweet” Lallanne
George Stirnweiss
Charlie Idol Debuts as First-String Blocking Back
Charlie Idol, a sophomore from High Point, made his first big opportunity for the Carolina eleven yesterday afternoon. He ran as the starting blocking back in place of George Watson, the star sidelined with a slight foot injury.
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Charlie Idol
High Point
Carolina Eleven
George Watson
Washington and Lee Football Faces Backfield Shuffle
The article outlines Washington and Lee's backfield reshuffling after McAfee’s departure and Pinck’s loss. Lalanne is set for a rugged role while Tony Cernagle may miss time due to injury. Spangler, Eaves, and Spangler’s successor roles are detailed as coaches seek versatile ball handling and blocking options.
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Lalanne
Tony Cernagle
Bob Spangler
Bash
George McAfee
Dure
Willard Eaves
MccAfee
Spangler
Dick Pinck
Washington and Lee
Warren
Tex) Tison
Rocky Mount Reaches Piedmont Finals in Three-Game Sweep
Rocky Mount earned a finals berth in the Piedmont league playoffs by sweeping Norfolk Tars in three of four games, led by pitcher Herb Nash and Kats a Walls who drove in all three Red Sox runs. Portsmouth edged Charlotte, forcing a decisive match at Portsmouth to determine the sixth finalist.
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Charlotte
Rocky *Mount
Portsmouth
Red Sox
Norfolk Tars
Hornets
Rocky Mount
Herb Nash
Roc Mount
Kats
Walls
Sox
Pett and Clark
Galvin
Conference Drills Highlight Varied Football Scrambles
Highlights from yesterday's practice show coachs weighing two varsity squads at NC State while Wake Forest drafts John Pendergast into center duties. Virginia Tech's Frank Oliver returns after a days absence as Furman players nurse ankle injuries and Coach Bocock steers a fifth straight scrimmage.
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Allison Pooley Hubert
V.M.I
Paul Shoe
Yeterday
Williams
Newton
NC. State
John Pendergast
Sopomore
Wake Forest
Clayton
Furman
Wiliam and Mary
Watced
Cval
Bocock
Frank Oliver
Virgin Tech
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Gilbert A. Hunt, Jr
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Donald Budge
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Gene Mako
Franjo Puncee
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