Juniors Win Over Elizabeth City in Ten Inning Affair
The local American Legion Junior nine won the second of three games against Elizabeth City 4 to 3 in ten innings to claim the First District title. Letty Starke pitched well for the locals despite wild moments and costly errors. Acree is expected to start Wednesday as the team prepares for Gastonia in a three game series for the district crown.
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Elizabeth Cit
Letty Starke
Altho A Lite
Gastonia
Thud Wistriet Chmp.usu.p. Ac
Iacctit Bors
Caamper Ap. Acree
Legion
Amerian Legion
Beth Cary
Vanced
Gastonia Roots For Locals In Juniors Series Fight
A letter from F C Todd athletic officer of Gastonia American Legion Jr Team urged Gastonia locals to back the juniors in their second game with Elizabeth City. Todd promised a mayoral reception with a radio and swimming party if they win the district, creating a four day trip.
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Todd
Gastonia American Legion Jr
Eliabeth City
Gasonia
Mt Airy Eliminated in Elimination Series Over Age Violation
Mt Airy, dominant in the lower district, was eliminated Tuesday by State athletic officer Norman Chambliss after Don Fuller, star catcher, was found to be over the age limit for Junior teams.
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Mt. Airy
American Legion
Norman ¥. Chambliss
Don Fuller
Red Cross Life Saving Exams Schedule
The American National Red Cross will hold life saving exams at the swimming pool starting Monday at 4 p m for ages 12 to 16. Senior exams for those 17 and over will be held at 7 15 each night, per examiner Shearod Crumpler.
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Shearod Crumpler
Tuscarora Water arrival Held Today
Winton North Carolina residents celebrate the fifth annual Tuscarora Beach water carnival. An all day event features concerts by the orchestra, an afternoon dance from 3 to 6, a night dance from 9 to 2, and prize belt events from 8 to 9:50 p m leading to the final ball.
Indians Drop Two As Roanoke Rapids Fall
The Roanoke Rapids Indians lost two games this weekend. Saturday they were edged by Golden Belt 6 2 with Arahem and Lloyd making key plays and Ferrell contributing at bat. Sunday they were defeated 6 2 at Norfolk by Sewanee A C as Engram and Ancher led the visitors with three hits each.
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Weibs
Ferrell
Weel
Cleveland Indians
Bill Speight
W. Dickjens
Jones
Finch
Crowder
Altho
Wallace
Birdsong
Engram and
Ancher
Indians Play Erwin Here Saturday
The Nreal Indians host the Erwin all stars in a return game Saturday at 3 20 p m. They lost 4 to 1 to Shoys last week and seek revenge. Fans are promised a thrilling contest as the Indians carry a clean slate for the season.
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Nreal Indians
Strong Erwin All Stars
Indians
Yankees Stars Extend Consecutive Games Records
Joe Sewell now with the New York Yankees played in 1 103 games. Lou Gehrig, also with the Yankees, tied the record recently. Gehrig aims to break Deacon Scott's 1 207 consecutive appearances. Shin guards for catchers were introduced by Roger Bresnanan of the Giants in 1908. The National League started in 1879 and the American League in 1900. Long Island residents in Queens County exceed one million and may support three MLB teams.
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Joe Sewell
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Gehrig
Deacon Scott
Roger Bresnanan
New York Giants
Long Island
New York
Queens County
Olympic Games Move Across Nations Every Four Years
The Olympic Games occur every four years in a different country. The first modern Olympiad was held in Athens in 1896, marking the start of an international athletic tradition led by the United States in early competition.
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Athens
United States
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