Boonemen Home Today and Winston Tomorrow Series Nears End
Dan Boone and his Pointers host the Twins in the fourth game of the post-season at Boonemen with Winston-Salem to host game five tomorrow. The series stands 2-1 in favor of the Pointers as Fogleman pitched a stellar game for the Twins in Winston-Salem. The deciding pitcher for the Pointers remains unsettled at noon as managers await the mound assignment. The three games so far have been highly praised and promise further dramatic baseball in the Piedmont League.
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Dan Boone
Twins
Winston-Salem
Pointers
Winston
Fogleman
Dan
Sailor Little Returns to Fight Grady Johnson Tomorrow Night
The High street arena hosts a weekly boxing card tomorrow with Benny Mack facing Kid Melton in the headline bout. Sailor Little replaces Stumpy Culp to meet Irish Grady Johnson, who knocked out Little in their last encounter, as the event includes a freshman-sophomore tug of war and other bouts. Benny Mack, undefeated in 79 fights, seeks high-profile opponents while public interest centers on the Grady Johnson rematch and local boxers like Pedro, Bob Allison, Dynamite Over cash, Spittle, Spivey, Rufus Miles, and Frank DeAngelo. Benny also reveals the birth of his 83-4 pound daughter.
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High Street Arena
Benny Mack
Kid Melton
Greensboro
Gate City
Stumpy Culp
Grady Johnson
Ad Warren
Asheville
Boxing Commission
Sailor Little
Johnson
Little
Irish Battler
Mack
Pedro
Dynamite
Frank DeAngelo
Bob Allison
Charlotte
Montgomery Pensacola Series Faces Deciding Game
The Southeastern League baseball series between Montgomery and Pensacola is tied two games to two. Montgomery won the first two games, then lost Saturday and Sunday, with Game Five to be played in Pensacola if weather allows. The victor will meet Asheville, the South Atlantic League pennant winner.
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Montgomery
Ala
King of Beasts
Flyers
Pensacola Flyers
Pensacola
Asheville
Major League Leaders for 1927 Season Highlights
Stars headlined the end of the season with top marks across leagues. P. Waner led Pirates in batting and runs and paced steals and doubles. Ruth dominated Yankees in runs and homers. Gehrig and Manush posted strong RBI and hits figures. Crowder and Benton led pitching in wins.
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P. Waner
Pirates
Bottomley
Cardinals
Wilson
Cubs
Cuyler
Benton
Giants
Goslin
Senators
Ruth
Yanks
Gehrig
Manush
Browns
Combs
Myer
Red Sox
Crowder
Pyyjamas Etymology From Hindustani Roots
A historical note explains that the term pyyjamas derives from a Hindustani word meaning Veg cloth. The explanation links the garment’s name to a linguistic origin in Indian languages.
Postseason Series May Be Off After Memphis Strike
Memphis club of the Chickasaw team walked out of the station over a bonus demand as Birmingham, first half winners, prepared to meet Memphis in the Southern Association championship series. Club members, except manager Protho, refused to entrain for Birmingham after President Tom Watkins did not grant extra pay.
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Memphis
Tenn
Birmingham
Tom Watkins
Chickasaw
Tribe
Protho
Doctor and student exchange joke in Tit-Bits
A brief cartoon dialogue shows a young man studying for a doctor interrupted by a polite lady who quips he should study for himself. The strip captures a light humor moment from Tit-Bits.
His Last BetHelen Engaged in Tit-Bive Note
A brief Tit-Bive item notes a joke about engagement and commitment. Jack promises he will not propose to another if refused. Helen is mentioned as engaged in this light social tease among friends.
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Helen
Jack
Giants Bow To Pirates 1 0 In Tight N L Clash
In a critical late-season tilt, the New York Giants lose 1 0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Larry Benton allows only two hits and three walks as the decisive run comes on Paul Waner’s bases loaded walk. Other league action includes Dazzy Vance winning for Cincinnati in ten innings and the Yankees beating St Louis to stay atop the AL standings.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Larry Benton
John McGraw
Larry
Pirates
Pirate
Benton
Wright
Freddy Fussell
Sparkey Adams
Lloyd Waner
Bounder
Lindstrom
Paul Waner
Paul
Fussell
Dazzy Vance
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Robins
Browns
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Lefty Grove
Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Alphonse Thomas
Slim” Harriss
Chicago
Boston
Thomas
White Sox
Harris
Tiger
Washington
Detroit
Disgruntled Author Claims Editors Conspire Against Him
A satirical snippet shows an author alleging editors conspire to reject his sane story. A friend questions the motive as the author insists editors block his work.
Qualifying Rounds For Woman's Tourney Now On
The High Point country club announces qualifying rounds for its annual women’s championship. Players must complete 18 holes with options for one or two days. The eight lowest scores form the championship flight, next eight the first flight, and consolation brackets ensure at least two days of matches for all entrants. The tournament is open to all women golfers at the club.
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High Point
Walker Miller Dies by Own Hand After Boxing Camp
Walker Miller, manager of Tiger Flowers and other fighters, was found dead in his boxing camp room near Kingston, New York, with two bullet wounds and a revolver in his arm. He had planned a return visit to Atlanta, his home, and leaves a widow in Cleveland. Miller mentored Stribling and Flowers, shaping careers for New York promoters.
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Kingston
N. Y
Walk Miller
Tiger Flowers
Jesse McMahon
Madison Square Garden
Miller
Flowers
Young Stribling
Manuel Quintero
Tony Herrara
John Hall
Tommy White
Atlanta
Cleveland
Walker Miller
New York
Chicago
Europe
W. L. “Young” Stribling
State College Coaches Cut Down On Workouts
State College football coaches shortened workouts by nearly half as they tune the varsity for the opener versus Elon on September 28. Tebell directs punter development while Dr. Ray Sermon and Butch Slaughter lead signal drills. tentative lineup features Jordan Goodwin ends Floyd Lepe tackles Metts center Adams quarterback Outen fullback Warren and Melton Crum at halfback.
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Raleigh
Tebell
Ray Sermon
Butch Slaughter
Sermon
Elon
Jordan
Goodwin
Floyd
Lepe
Vaughan
Mayfield
Metts
Adams
Outen
Warren
Melton
Crum
Farrell and Hagen Are Square for World’s Title
Johnny Farrell and Walter Hagen are tied two wins each after Farrell defeated Hagen 1 up in the fourth 36 hole match at Siwanoy Country Club. The five match series to decide the unofficial world golf championship now moves to a fifth and decisive contest, date and venue to be announced.
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New York
Johnny Farrell
Walter Hagen
Farrell
Sir Walter
Siwanoy Country Club
Hagen
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cochet Favored to Beat Hunter in Finals Today
In Forest Hills New York on September 17 Francis T. Hunter faces Henri Cochet in the national singles final of the United States championships. Hunter, a New Rochelle publisher and Davis Cup veteran, is the only barrier to Cochet securing a third U.S. title. Cochet enters as the heavy favorite amid strong odds from both Paris and the local bookies.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Francis T. Hunter
France
United States
New Rochelle
Henri Cochet
Paris
Lyons
Rene Lacoste
Cochet
Not an article headline but a comic sibling exchange
The dialogue plays on humor about attention from girls and a brother attributing it to life as a “gift.” The scene centers on a sister teasing a brother and his witty, evasive reply.
State Democrats Begin Week of Campaigning Across North Carolina
Raleigh dispatch reports a week of intensive campaigning with Democratic speakers scheduled today in multiple towns. Max Gardner speaks at Monroe, J C B Eringhaus at Graham, Judge E K Bryan at St Pauls, Rep James B Aswell of Louisiana at Statesville, and Robert Reynolds at Bakersville.
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Raleigh
Max Gardner
Monroe
J. C. B. Eringhaus
Graham
E. K. Bryan
St. Pauls
James B. Aswell
Louisiana
Statesville
Robert N. Reynolds
Bakersville
UNC Quarterback Candidate Mack Gray Seeks Varsity Return
Mack Gray, senior UNC football hopeful, is remembered for saving the 1926 Duke game by chasing down a Duke runner to avert a tie. Since then he has persistently pursued a varsity spot and may win it this year.
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Mack’ Gray
University of North Carolina
Duke
Briggs Opens Art School for Indians
A brief exchange notes Briggs has started an art school for Indians and suggests the students may thrive, while one speaker doubts their endurance, remarking they can go weeks without eating.
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Briggs
Freshmen Arrive as UNC Opens 135th Session
At Chapel Hill the University of North Carolina began its 135th annual session with about 800 freshmen expected among 2,700 total enrollment. Freshmen undergo physical exams in the gym and will assemble in Memorial Hall at 8:30 tomorrow for group organization by counselors. Upperclassmen will lead Wednesday discussions on student government ahead of Friday morning’s formal 10:30 opening with President Harry.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Memorial Hall
Harry
Passing Show Impresses Emma with Maid and Mistress Bit
A conversation at the theater reveals Emma enjoyed the performance highlighting a maid critiquing her mistress. The exchange centers on the amusing theatrical moment depicted.
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Emma
Ginevra Hid in Chest During Italian Wedding Tragedy
The bride Ginevra vanished in a spring locked chest during wedding festivities and was discovered only after her body had decayed to a skeleton, shocking the Italian community.
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Ginevra
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