Browns and Senators swap players sparks local baseball buzz
A fragmentary report notes Jake from Kings Mountain joins the Washington Senators framing a pitcher catcher swap. It mentions Browns at Angels and a 1935 Kings Mountain High School season with a 3–1 loss to Cherryville, highlighting local talent and early 1930s baseball.
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Willard
Washington Senators
Ruel
Louie Browns
Angels Baseball
Jake
Kings Mountain Igh School
Cherryville
Clyde McSwain
Ing
Senators
Player Jake Mayer Career Skews Across Leagues and War
Jake Mayer, a wide moving baseball figure, toggled between leagues the Lockouts and Bally League with Jacksonville, batting .203 after a midseason slump. He rejoined the Charette Horne for 1937 data, then Tauire TH38, later returning to Digby lab duties in 1939 sharing duties with Rick Farrell. After signing with the Benators for 1944 he served two years in an infantry unit.
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Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Charette Horne
Tauire
Digby Lab
Rick Farrell
Hia
Benators
Jake
Army
Jake Gloninger Breaks In With First Home Run
According to local reports Jake Gloninger, a left-handed catcher in the Browns camp, debuted as a pinch-hitter in Chicago and hit his first big league single. His first homer followed on July 3, 1999 in Washington, behind Big Jim Boxby, with Mr. Gloninger noting the celebration. His father Boyce Early hails the switch and supporters at home expect strong local backing for the change.
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Brown
Chicago
Jake
Washington
Big Jim Boxby
Gloninger
Boyce
Browns Camp
Central High Opens Season With Scrimmage Amid Haze
Central High School’s basketball hopefuls kicked off the season with a practice session described as lively and fast paced. Coaches noted rapid ball movement and sharp shooting as players warmed up indoors, setting the tone for upcoming sectional play.
Benson to Sell Mountain Central High Squad
J B Huneycut states Mountain Central High squad will be sold this evening as holders of the team name prepare to announce the sale amid uncertain conditions.
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Mountain Central High Squad
Am Announce
J. B. Huneycut
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Kings Mountain Grads Reach New Year Bowl Fronts
Three Kings Mountain Central high school graduates Allen Dickey Jimmy Gibson and George Allen join college teams for New Year day bowls in Florida. Dickey starts for the Catawba Indians against Maryville College in Orlando while Gibson and Allen, as NC State Wolfpack fullbacks, await action in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Dickey in third year with one year left. all three veterans have overseas service.
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Kings Mountain Central
Jacksonville
Fla
Orlando
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Mountaineer
Chubby
Kirkland
Catawbe Indians
Maryville
Tennessee
Wolfpack
George Allen
Jim Gibson
Dickey
Indians
State
VMI
Gill
Plonk Brothers Offer Wide Christmas Gift Selections
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