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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
5
Local boxers head to Raleigh for the Gold Gloves tournament. The article notes 13 athletes from the area entered the competition and lists attendees at a Virginia Electric and Power Co. Women's Club dance in Richmond. Social updates include visits and dinners among residents of Emporia and nearby towns.
Thirteen Roanoke Rapids fighters departed at 10 this morning for Raleigh to compete in the Golden Glove Tournament which opens tonight at the Raleigh City Auditorium. Local champions M C Mose ly 112 lb Howard Garris 160 lb and Philip Hux 140 lb return from last year’s finals along with Edd Mosely Earl Wood Jimmy Gilbert Richard Collins Winfield Hasty Hurley Midgette J N Kennemar Wade McCantz Clyde Shearin Walter Fitts and others for the three night event.
The Williamston Martins defeated the Owls 50 39 at the high school gym on Monday January 24. Fast start led to a scoring surge by Williamston while Owls answered with a few baskets. Owls set to play a return game in Williamston on Thursday January 27.
Marvin Jordan led a Sunday skeet meet with 30 straight targets and 77 of 100. Trailing with marks include J. C. Smith 64 of 100 and Dave Traynham 114 of 150, among others. Social notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Pullen in Nashville and other locals.
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