Ruth Hits Home Run Pace as Yankees Narrow Lead
George Herman Ruth increased his season total to 54 homers as the New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Chicago White Sox 2 to 1 and 5 to 1. Miller Huggins' club moved within two games of the American League mark for wins with eight games left, while Ruth chased a single-season home run record of 59.
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Open Letters of Fighters Before Mighty Battle
Dempsey and Tunney exchange open letters as their three day pre bout buildup continues at Soldier Field. Dempsey’s letter questions the Hoff Gibson contract while Tunney calls it trash. both fighters train under glare of media and crowds.
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Prince of Wales Bites Golf Bug on Canada Visit
The Prince of Wales, returning from Canada, played golf daily aboard the Empress of Scotland. He hit balls into a net for an hour each day on the voyage.
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UNC Prepares For Wake Forest In Early Season Test
Chapel Hill Sept 19 with the University of North Carolina hosting Wake Forest on Saturday signal practice led the day. Eighteen letter men back in camp gave coaches a chance to shape a likely highly polished early season Big Five squad.
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Ice Cream Supper on Trinity School Grounds Tomorrow
An Ice Cream Supper will be held on the Trinity School Grounds tomorrow night starting at 7 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Proceeds will be used to remodel the Parsonage.
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Quakers Fast Getting In Trim At Guilford College
Guilford College reports heavy kicking emphasis under Coach Crawford as the Quakers prepare scrimmages for the week. Key backfield performers include Marshall, Trivette, Cheek, Holt, Moon, Ragan, Newlin, Cannon, Short, Francis, Saunders, Beeman, Hoyle, Barkley Newlin, with defensive standouts Robertson Perrish Pate Newlin Moore Chisholm Wooten Wildman Buych.
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Guilford College Quakers Show Rapid Improvement Under Coach Crawford
At Guilford College on September 19 Coach Pat Crawford praised the Quaker squad as they smooth rough spots and shape into form. Captain Robertson at halfback is regaining form, with passing and running set to anchor the offense. Seven practices remain before September 24 season opener with Belmont.
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Charlotte Speedway Sprint race lineup and car classes
The Charlotte Speedway outlines drivers for the 5, 50, and 100 mile Sprint races with car makes, starting positions, and car numbers. Two stock car classes prize different cars: over $2,001 class features Stutz Auburn Chrysler 80, and under $2,000 class features Studebaker Hudson Buick.
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Broadhurst Preview Shows Powell Plotting Murder
In a Broadhurst scene William Powell plays a gunman planning to kill Estelle Taylor in the Paramount film New York. Ricardo Cortez Lois Wilson and Norman Trevor observe as Powell methodically rehearses the moment. Cortez jokes about Powell's pre breakfast murder dilemma.
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Wolfpack Open Third Week Of Training In Cloudy Weather
N C State Wolfpack began week three of practice in Raleigh under cooler cloudy skies. The team prepared for Friday’s home game against Elon College, with coaches scheduling extensive signal drill work to sharpen plays and misdirection.
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Guilford College fielding large sports program turnout
Guilford College imposes three hours of physical education with an optional plan supervised by Coach Pat Crawford. Over 50 men choose football. after season, the same group will pick other sports. Basketball will begin when cooler weather returns, while volleyball and tennis courts stay busy.
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Baseball scores from national and American leagues
National League results show Chicago 7 and Boston 77 in a noted game, St Louis 7 8, Philadelphia 3 3, Cincinnati 7 2, New York 0 4. American League games list New York 2 6 and Chicago 1 1, plus Washington 4 Cleveland 6.
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Southeast League Scores From Monday Schedule
In a Southeastern League update Jacksonville beat Pensacola 2 to 9 and Savannah defeated Montgomery 4 to 1. The two games were the only ones on the schedule.
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American Association Standings Snapshot
The league shows Indianapolis at 11-1 and Louisville at 12- with Toledo 1-4 and Columbus 2-2. St Paul 9 and Minneapolis 3 reflect a midseason mix. Milwaukee sits at 1 while Kansas City stands at 4 in this brief standings update.
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International League standings and scores update
The report lists multiple minor league results and records: Baltimore 3-4 Reading 7-3 Jersey City 1 Newark 8 Buffalo 3 Syracuse 9 Toronto 6-9 Rochester 2-2. This snapshot shows team records and recent results across several clubs.
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Today’s NBA schedule features eight matchups across leagues
Boston visits Chicago as Brooklyn challenges Pittsburgh and Philadelphia hosts St Louis. New York travels to Cincinnati while Detroit meets Boston and Cleveland faces Washington. St Louis plays Philadelphia and Chicago takes on New York.
Charlotte man named to AAA contest board
Lee A. Folger of Charlotte named to the contest board of the American Automobile Association succeeding C. W. Roberts of Greensboro. J. A. Daly of Charlotte takes Folger’s place as official representative for North and South Carolina.
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Davidson Cols Prep For Citadel Opener At Gastonia
Davidson college football players, eager to defend their last year’s big five title, practiced briskly as they prepare for Saturday’s season opener against the Citadel in Gastonia.
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Raleigh Battles Heat With Cooler Cloudy Day Outlook
Cooler, cloudy conditions followed a high of 95 in Raleigh, nearly tying the year’s record 96 set in July. The respite arrives as residents brace for continued warm weather ahead.
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