Local Golfers Survive First Round In Sedgefield Championship
High Point players advance in the Sedgefield golf championship after yesterday’s play. In the first flight Thomas J. Gold and Waynick move on. Tully Blair, the reigning champion, wins easily. Second flight includes Wheeler and White advancing. multiple matches and upcoming round pairings listed.
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Water Challenge Defines A Golfer's Rule At Pebble Beach
In a Pebble Beach amateur tour event Harrison Johnsson faced a ball in Pacific waters. The rule allows striking a moving ball from water without penalty but forbids delaying the stroke to gain wind or current advantage, or lose the hole.
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Pirates Hold Mathematical Nosing Chance Amid Double Win
Pirates stay in mathematical contention for the National League pennant by sweeping a doubleheader from the Phillies. Pittsburgh wins 3-2 in 19 innings and 5-2 as Chicago inches closer to the Cubs while the Reds and Giants stumble in later games. Mel Ott ties for home runs as the league sees a tight pennant race unfold.
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Jankoski Demonstrates Form For Duke Football
Durham September 17 The Duke Blue Devils scrimmage under fire as coach and players note a return to form from John Jankoski the scrappy fullback who starred in 1927 He shows power and versatility as Duke fights for the starting fullback spot amid heavy competition from peers.
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Lipscomb Brothers Tap Tar Heel Grid Will Play Center
Ned Lipscomb, UNC big center and brother of former tackle Charlie Lipscomb, is rising as a key player for the Tar Heel eleven in the 1929 schedule. He understudied under Captain Harry Schwartz last season and is expected to see extensive service this season in Chapel Hill.
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Travers Stakes Roots of U S Three Year Old Classic
The Travers Stakes traces to 1864 at Saratoga as the oldest annual race for three year olds in the United States, marking a long tradition in American horse racing.
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Eight innings halted by darkness in AL results
Cleveland defeats New York 4 to 2 while Chicago tops Boston 8 to 4 and St Louis 3 to 2. Philadelphia 2 and Detroit 9 with Washington 10. The games were stopped after 8 innings due to darkness.
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National League Scores Share Uneven Results
Baseball results from the National League show Philadelphia tied 2-2 with Pittsburgh 3-5, Boston defeated Cincinnati 8-4, St. Louis beat New York 5-4, while Brooklyn and Chicago games were affected by rain.
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Missions rout Los Angeles in lone Pacific Coast League game
The Mission team defeated the Los Angeles club 21 to 3 in the league’s only scheduled game. The blowout showcased Mission’s offense as LA struggled on defense.
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International League Scores From Recent Games
Baltimore 0 Newark 65. Toronto 9 Montreal 5. Toronto 0 Reading 11. Only games played.
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Duke Looms Big On Conference Horizon
Duke enters the Southern Conference with a mix of veterans and youngsters under Coach Jimmy DeHart. Brewer and other sophomores vie for key roles as Duke schedules four interregional games and inaugurates its new Durham stadium.
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Where They Play Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati
Brooklyn visits Chicago while Boston travels to Cincinnati. Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh and New York meets St. Louis.
Big East, Midwest Showdowns Highlight Evening NBA Cards
Chicago visits Boston and Cleveland travels to New York as Detroit head to Washington and St. Louis plays Philadelphia in a slate of marquee NBA matchups.
Tar Heels to Present Nine Veteran Backs
Chapel Hill native report notes coach Chuck Collins will deploy nine veteran backs for the September 28 opener against Wake Forest at Kenan Stadium. Five are juniors expected to return next season including quarterback Wyrick fullback House and halfbacks Manner Nash and Erickson. Senior backs listed are fullback Harden and halfbacks Jackson Ward and Mahs.
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World Series pasteboards in demand at Cubs office
Chicago September 17 AP certified checks and postal money orders totaling about 1 200 000 good American dollars for World Series seats at Wrigley Field have been received by the Cubs. While some money must be returned due to limited seats, bids have surged driven by Yankees Giants and Cardinal Yankee showdowns and Cubs president William L Veeck reports at least 200 000 applications already received with more arriving daily.
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Tar Heel Captain Chooses Guard as Heels Leader
Tar Heel captain Ray Farris will lead North Carolina this season as a guard. For eight straight seasons captains have been linemen with seven prior leaders occupying tackle, guard, center, and end positions, reflecting a preference for forward-wall leaders.
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Athletics Sell Out World Series Tickets in One Day
The Philadelphia Athletics announced they are sold out for the World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. fans mailed in reservation requests and the club hired 35 staff and rented a factory to handle volume. About 75,000 requests were logged for a capacity under 37,000 seats.
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Oscar Mathie Sets 50 Meter Record at 43 Seconds
Oscar Mathie, once a Norway speed skating star, reemerged twenty years later to set a new 50 meter record in 43 seconds. The achievement marks a notable comeback for the former champion, highlighting his enduring speed and competitive spirit.
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Major League Leaders Through Sept 16 National
Baseball leaders list with players and stats across batting and pitching. O Doul of the Phillies tops in batting and hits, Hornsby leads runs, Wilson and Ott tied for RBI, Klein and others share homers, Cuyler holds steals, Bush of the Cubs leads ERA and wins.
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Baseball Stats Summary for 1920s Era Standouts
Simmons of the Athletics leads in runs 867 and hits 199 and drives in 144. Gehringer of the Tigers tops RBIs with 123 and steals 25. Miller contributes 14 homers for the Indians and Athletics combined while Manush of the Browns records 44 doubles. Grove of the Athletics records a 20 4 pitching line with 9 shutouts likely.
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Coombs surveys Duke baseball park plan en route
Duke coach Jack Coombs observes the site for the new Duke baseball park, to seat 6000 plus, while football opens the stadium October 5 with the Pitt game. Connie Mack offers to send his groundskeeper to help lay out the diamond and supervise construction.
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Freshman Class Welcomed at Davidson Orientation Reception
Davidson September 17. The freshman class of Davidson College was hosted by the Y M C A and senior class in Chambers building banquet hall. The reception featured faculty, administrators, and townspeople, with the Davidson orchestra providing music and no speeches as in prior orientation programs.
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Lenoir Rhyne to Visit High Point in Lexington October 26
Cecil Field in Lexington hosts a football clash between Lenoir Rhyne and High Point college elevens on October 26, announced by Murray Greason, Lexington High School athletics director. High Point will count as a home game with student tickets. Negotiations also pursue a Boiling Springs Junior College versus Oak Ridge matchup in Lexington, drawing local interest due to Bob Chetty, a former local star now with Boiling Springs.
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Smokies Lose Waddey As Rain Delays Postseason Game
Knoxville Tenn Sep 17 The delayed post season series between Asheville and Knoxville for the South Atlantic Association pennant suffered another setback from rain and Frank Waddey slugging outfielder left for Greenville to coach Furman after the delay. Knoxville holds a 3 1 advantage with one game left in the four game set.
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Tar Babies Have Attractive Card
CHAPEL HILL, Sept. 17. The University of North Carolina freshmen schedule lists five games with four set. The Tar Babies will play three away games including a visit to College Park. The team, defending South Atlantic champions, beat Princeton freshmen last season. Scheduled games: Oct. 18 Duke at Chapel Hill. Nov. 16 Maryland at College Park. Nov. 23 Virginia at Charlottesville. Nov. 30 N C State at Raleigh.
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Iron Man Trophy Held by U S S Tennessee
The Iron Man trophy, prized in the American battle fleet, is now in the possession of the U S S Tennessee as a reward for prowess across all sports.
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Ruth and Alexander Hit Long Homers in Baltimore Park
In Baltimore two record long home runs were hit by Babe Ruth and Dale Alexander. Baltimore is Ruth's home town.
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