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505:, 1936–38
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409:Charlotte
405:, 1936–38
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298:Finishers
128:moonlight
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370:Textiles
352:Cee Cees
280:Towelers
244:Spinners
91:Piedmont
26:Baseball
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439:Hickory
399:Concord
208:Hornets
190:Weavers
113:History
56:Country
32:Founded
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