Slugfest in Greensboro Ends 14-12 Victory
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High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1934
Page
2
Panthers Blanked by Catawba in baseball clash
High Point College fell 15 to 5 as Catawba Indians exploited a ragged High Point defense and eight HP errors. Dorsett and Pinkston led HP hitters with two hits apiece, while Bickett and Vaniewsky powered the visitors with strong offensive outputs. Western Carolina Teachers awaited the Panthers today after yesterday’s rough showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Catawba
Indians
Elion
Panthers
Western Carolina
Enc
Cicceas
Peeler
Vacinesiass
Koontz
James
Enssiic
Dorsett
Eeeness
Shore
Ridge
Liquor Sales Hit 435000 In Pennsylvania Easter Buy
Harrisburg report shows Pennsylvanians purchased 435000 dollars worth of liquor from state stores the day before Easter. The figure represented more than half of the liquor sold during the entire week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shollenberger’s Cellar Sinks as Abandoned Mine Collapses
In SVILLE Pennsylvania Elmer B Shollenberger cannot locate the bottom of his cellar which dropped away taking stored furniture with it. He propped the furnace to avoid it sinking further. Officials suspect an abandoned mine opening caved in causing the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sville, Pa
Elmer B. Shollenberger
Shollenberger
Cat Hearing Far Surpasses Humans Says Scientist
At a meeting of the American otological society Prof F Dworkin demonstrated cats hear up to 609000 cycles per second while humans hear 12000 to 20600 cycles. He suggested cats can locate distant sounds such as a mouse footfall a block away, explaining why their ears perk at quiet noises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
American Otological Society
F. Dworkin
Barred from using word bar in Illinois liquor sales
In Chicago Illinois new rule bans liquor sellers from using the word bar The latest entrant in the adult club scene used a sign with the letters b a r enlarged as a play on the policy The piece notes the clash between branding and state law without naming businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Manhattan Melodrama Studio Walkthrough Amid Gable Stars
Crowds roamed the Manhattan Melodrama set as Clark Gable and William Powell shot scenes with Myrna Loy. Margaret Sullavan Douglas Montgomery were filmed in a stream aided by hidden pipes while Frank Borzage complained of overhead airplanes. One visitor failed to recognize Gable as others watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sullavan
Douglas Montgomery
Frank Borzage
Manhattan
Clark Gable
William Powell
Gable
US Lighted Airway Network Spans Two Thousand Miles
The article notes roughly 2,000 miles of lighted airways exist across the United States, reflecting the extensive navigational infrastructure in place for aerial flight. It highlights the reach of early aviation support systems and the scale of national air traffic guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sale of Foust Mortgage Property in Guilford County
The Lexington Grocery Company as mortgagee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on May 4 1934 at 12 oclock noon the real estate on Washington Street Wallis Line Greensboro area described as 29506 square feet more or less with specified boundary lines and subject to prior liens and encumbrances. This notice dated April 7 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis
Willowbrook Street
Willis Street
B. C. Davis
Wall
Lexington Grocery Company Mortgagee
Wayne County Baby Slowly Dying of Unnatural Death
Two year old Levi Thompson of Wayne County is slowly turning to stone due to a disease that causes muscles to absorb calcium for bones. He has been treated at Duke University Hospital and is under observation at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Brutus Thompson Route 5 Mt Olive. If unchecked the disease may stop vital organ function and cause death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutus Thompson
Mt. Olive
Duke University
Durham
Stuart Aitken Named Tar Heel Captain for Next Season
Chapel Hill April 7 Stuart Aitken Northwestern? No University of North Carolina star forward and captain designate for next season. The junior, moved from guard to forward this year, earned second all conference honors, guiding UNC to a state championship run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Stuart Aitken
University of North Carolina
Aitken
World accounts list 2796 languages spoken
A global language tally states there are 2796 languages spoken across the world. The figure reflects the diversity of linguistic traditions and highlights ongoing efforts to document and preserve endangered tongues.
North Carolina Collegians Start Busy Spring Schedule
Charlotte April 7. North Carolina collegiate teams begin a crowded spring program with baseball track tennis and golf on today. Duke Elon and NC State play opponents while UNC visits Virginia and W Va. Guilford Catawba Wake Forest and Davidson also feature in late results and near misses.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Duke
Elon
Burlington
Rocky Mount
Wake Forest
V. M. IL
Lexington
N. C. State
Clemson
Clemson College
N. C
Western Carolina Teachers College
High Point
William and Mary
Williamsburg
V. M
Durham
Richmond University
Baseball chatter from city series opening Day
Cleveland A 6 New York N 5 in 11 innings Brooklyn N 6 St Louis A 2 Chicago A 4 Pittsburgh N 3 St Louis N 11 Cincinnati N 8 New York A 12 Birmingham SA 1 Boston A 11 Alabama Montreal 0 Detroit A 10 Montreal IL 0 Boston N Albany IL 3 ties Phillies make hometown debuts in first game of five game city series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Birmingham
Boston
University of Alabama
Detroit
Montreal
Albany
Ties
Phillies
Interchange of Team Matches Reveals Local Ties
Crossword-like listing shows teams and matchups such as Orlando-Brooklyn vs 8&J Louis, Washington vs natI Roch-IL, Memphis-New York, Philadelphia vs possessionia, El Paso-Pittsburgh vs Chicago, Lakeland-Detroit vs House of David, Knoxville-Cleveland vs Knoxville SA, Birmingham-Boston vs Birmingham SA, and Nashville-New York vs Nashville BA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Brooklyn
J. Louis
Washington
Nati
Roch
Memphis
New York
Philadelphia
Possessionia
el Paso
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Lakeland
Detroit
House of David
Knoxville
Cleveland
Birmingham
Boston
Nashville
Devens Returns to Yankees After Illness
Charley Devens rejoined the New York Yankees in Birmingham after recovering in Boca Raton from appendicitis peritonitis and jaundice. He declares he is feeling well and no longer ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Birmingham
Als
Charley Devens
Harvard
Boca Raton
Frs
Charley
Senators Meet Cubs in Second Major League Test
The Chicago Senators face the Chicago Cubs in a spring training game as they seek their second major league level challenge. The matchup highlights early-season prospects and evaluation by both clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Chicago
Washington Senators
Chicago Cubs
Tigers Open Season Prep Schedule in Detroit
The Detroit Tigers will spend the week in Lakeland Florida waiting for the season opener, playing the Montreal Royals in a series of exhibition games to fine tune for opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Lakeland
Pia
Detroit Tigers
Montreal Royals
Indians Triumph in 11 Inning Win Over Giants
Cleveland gains 6 to 5 in eleven innings as Earl Averill and Hal Trosky relieve Joe Vosmik and Frankie Pytiak of major batting honors. Indians tally 16 hits including Averill three doubles and a single while Trosky belted a homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Nashville
Tenn
Earl Averill
Hal Trosky
Joe Vosmik
Frankie Pytiak
Cleveland Indiana
New York Giants
Averill
Trosky
Reds Update: Morrissey Still with Cincinnati Reds
Redland report notes Joe Morrissey remains with the Cincinnati Reds despite earlier word he would be released to Toronto of the International League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
Tampa
Fia
Toronto
Joe Morrissey
Cincinnati Reds
Cardinals Handed Setback in Bradenton Fall Event
Bradenton Florida reporting shows the Cardinals receiving a setback in a local exhibition. Details are unclear but the game featured St Louis players and management focusing on roster evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradenton, Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers Try Trade Talks With Fuchs and Rickey
Dodgers Business Manager Bob Quinn shows active pursuit of a pitcher trade. After meeting with Judge Emil Fuchs in Boston he continued discussions with Branch Rickey of the Cardinals.Paths indicate ongoing efforts to secure a pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Orlando
Pia
Bob Quinn
Emil Fuchs
Boston
Quinn
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
Browns Rally Focus on Offense After Rough Loss to Dodgers
Manager Rogers Hornsby of the St Louis Browns voiced concern after the Browns managed only five hits off Van Mungo of the Dodgers in yesterday's game. The defeat highlighted weaknesses in the Browns offense as they faced tough pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Orlando
Fila
Rogers Hornsby
S J. Louis Browns
van Mungo
Dodgers
Lefty O'Doul Seeks Regular Role With Giants
Nashville born star Lefty O'Doul shows effort to solidify a regular spot with the New York Giants, not kept strictly as a pinch hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Nashville
Tenn
Lefty O'Dool
New York Giants
Pirates and White Sox Play Pair in El Paso
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox crossed into Texas for a pair of spring training games in El Paso. Both teams faced each other and locals anticipated a steady showcase of major league talent in the warm Texas setting.
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el Paso
Texas
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago White Sox
Lone Star State
Braves Hit Road for Baltimore and Washington Trip
Barnwell reports the Braves depart on an early morning train for a three game trek. They face the Orioles in Baltimore Sunday and the Senators in Washington on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnwell
D. C
Braves
Washington
Orioles
Baltimore
Senators
Lefty Grove Debuts for Red Sox in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama Lefty Grove will pitch for the Red Sox in his first appearance for the club. It is expected he will work two or three innings at most as he debuts amid much anticipation over his arm.
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Edward J. Neill
Associated Press
New York
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Tom Yawkey
Bob Grove
Rube Walberg
White Sox
George Earnshaw
Athletics
A’s
Grove
Earnshaw
Herb Pennock
Yankees
Fritz Ostermueller
Rochester
Bob Welland
George Pipgras
Gordon Rhodes
Henry Johnson
Johnny Marcum
Tim McKierhan
Montreal
Harry Matuzak
Oklahoma City
Roy Mahaffey
Sugar Cain
Bob Kline
A's
Rube Waddell
Whitlow Wyatt
Detroit
Browns
Jim Weaver
Yankee Eastoff
Ivy Paul Andrews
Senators
Earl Whitehill
Wally Stewart
Monte Weaver
Alvin Crowder
Jack Russell
Jimmy Deshong
Red Ruffing
Johnny Allen
Lefty Gomez
Russ van Atta
Danny MacFayden
Red Lucas
Pirate
Dick Ward
Cubs
Los Angeles
Paul Dean
Disty
Columbus
Sylvester Johnson
Dazzy Binge
Cincinnati
Braves
Clarence Pickrel
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Hal Schumacher
Roy Parmelee
Fred Fitzsimmons
Joe Bowman
al Smith
Johnny Salveson
Birmingham
Ala
Lefty Grove
Wobbly Front Wheels Hint at Bearings and King Pin Wear
The text suggests wobbling front wheels may stem from defective bearings or worn king pin bushings.
Cubs Move to Wrigley Field After 1933 NL Finish
The Cubs unpacked and moved into Wrigley Field in Chicago to showcase progress since finishing third in the 1933 National League season. They hosted the American League champion Washington Senators for an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUBS
Chicago
Wrigley Field
Washington Senators
Unlucky Belief Bans Black Autos in India
In India a superstition labels the color black as unlucky, leading to restrictions on selling black automobiles there. The belief affects consumer choices and market availability for black cars and related trade practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Young Sacramento Outfielder Bids for Sox Outfield Job
A spring acquisition from Sacramento is making a brisk bid for a Chicago White Sox outfield opening. He impresses with speed and defense in early spring workouts, aiming to crack the roster as a ready-to-run option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Chicago White Sox
Puffins Shed Outer Bill Shedding in Fall
Puffins shed the outer covering of their bills each autumn as part of their seasonal molt. Researchers note the process aids in growth of a stronger bill for the next breeding season.
Quebec Name Origin From Algonquin Kebec Meaning Narrowing Waters
The city of Quebec derives its name from the Algonquin Kebec term meaning narrowing of the waters, reflecting historical linguistic roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Quebec
Sparrow Declared Costliest U S Alien Admission
A historic note claims the sparrow ranks as the costliest alien ever admitted to North America reflecting early migration and ecological impact debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Greensboro Defeats High Point In Western Conference Thriller
Greensboro High School outscored High Point 14 to 12 as Red Delapp led Bisons with four of five at the plate while Harold Culler pitched the full game for High Point. Greensboro built early leads, High Point tied it with timely hitting, but the visitors pulled away with a late surge in the seventh and eighth frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro High
Greensboro
Bisons
Harold Culler
Red Delapp
Hinkle
Lea
Davis
Smith
Shelton
Fights Last Night in Multiple Cities Reported
Associated Press rounds up boxing results from Minneapolis to Galveston with SharKey Levine Yarosz Jeby Maxwell Overlin Ketchell Zivec Ponce Farber Espinoza Hanna McQuillan Bertier and others. Outcomes include wins by points and knockouts across ten bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jack Sharkey
Minneapolis
Sammy Levine
Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Ben Jeby
New York
San Diego
Calif
Mickey Walker
New Jersey
Maxie Maxwell
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Ken Overlin
Norfolk
Billy Ketchell
Millville
N. J
Hollywood
Eddie Zivec
Joe Ponce
Ferando
Pismo Beach
Lew Farber
Gene Espinoza
Phillippines
Pocatello
Idaho
Jimmy Hanna
Ray
McQuillan
Denver
Galveston
Tex
Ervin Bertier
New Orleans
Ritchie Mack
Dallas
Highest and lowest US elevations noted in Death Valley
The statement identifies Death Valley as the lowest point in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. It frames a geographic extremum without additional context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Death Valley
Los Angeles County Forming Sheriff Air Squadron
Los Angeles County, California organizes a sheriff air squadron of 26 volunteers including movie stars famous pilots and wealthy sportsmen. The group participates in aviation duties and charitable events under county supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
Calif
France Develops All Steel Armored Plane Hulls
France is building planes featuring an all steel armored hull and a nose battery of machine guns, signaling a shift toward heavily fortified aircraft with concentrated forward fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mysterious Light Seen From Breast in Italian Patient
In Trieste a light emanated from Signora Monaro at Pirano hospital while she slept. Nurses and four doctors including the provincial pretore witnessed the glow lasting about three seconds and recurring through the night. Public opinion splits between miracle claim and flashlight swallowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Italy
Signora Monaro
Pirano
Genovesi
Fonda
School Board Chosen Again By No Votes
In eTa mbatara California on April 7 the school board acted as if approved by voters. Only Mrs L E Casperson the official in charge remembered the election and when no one showed up to vote she went home. The county superintendent declared the board re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etambatara
Calif
L. E. Casperson
Sequoia Becomes America’s Favorite Tree in Poll
New York April 7 The National Life Conservation Society poll shows the Sequoia as the most popular tree in America, with the elm in second and the pine in third. The society hopes Congress will study the results when the poll is completed to designate a national tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Life Conservation Society
America
Society
Congress
Tire replacement advice for front wheel safety
The note advises keeping the newest tire on the front wheel when buying one tire at a time. It warns that a blowout on the front tire at high speed could cause an accident, so prioritize installing the latest tire there.
Airliners gain speed through waxed wings and fuselage
A major transportation company reports three miles an hour added to plane speed after applying a coat of wax to wings and fuselage.
Brazil Tops World Market for American Aeronautical Exports
Brazil leads as a buyer of American aircraft products, absorbing more than 25 percent of the total export volume. The status highlights Brazil as a key market in aviation trade and reflects strong bilateral commerce in aerospace goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Author Hemingway Returns From Lion Hunt in East Africa
Ernest Hemingway arrives in New York after three months of lion hunting in East Africa. He says his purpose is to earn money to return, expressing a hunger for more adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Ernest Hemingway
New York
Draper Wrestler Is Southern Champion
Dewey McBride of Draper North Carolina dethroned Dick Selcer of Chattanooga to win the Southern YMCA wrestling title in Chattanooga. Early results: 118 Hill beat Barfield, 126 Coach beat Bateman, White eliminated Poston, 135 Stone beat Funderburk, 155 Hatcher beat Coulter, 165 Bables beat C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dick Selcer
Chattanoga
Dewey McBride
Draper
N. C
Selcer
Hill
Spray
Barfield
Columbus
Smith Sues Cannon Over Alienation of Affections
Charlotte real estate man F Brandon Smith Jr files in Hot Springs Ark for divorce from Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith and accuses her father Joseph F Cannon of Cord with alienation of affections seeking 250000 dollars in damages. The couple married in May 1932 and separated January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Hot Springs
Ark
Anne Cannon Reynolds Smith
F. Brandon Smith
Joseph F. Cannon
Concord
Smith
Smith Reynolds
Winston-Salem Tobacco Family
Two Men Escape From State Prison Camps
RALEIGH April 7 Two prisoners escaped from highway prison camps in the state system. Dan Hogan serving eight months on liquor charges in Alamance county fled the Alamance camp and William Philpott serving five to eight years for robbery in Vance county slipped away from the Polk camp. No details were available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Dan Hogan
Alamance County
Alamance
William Philpott
Vance County
Polk
Rabid Dogs Attack in Winston-Salem Area
Rabid dogs prowled Winston-Salem over 24 hours biting at least three people and several animals. Four more persons are receiving pasteur treatment as city health officials fear wider infection among local canines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Elephants Move Feeding Grounds to Escape Mail Planes
In Africa wild elephants are shifting feeding areas farther from mail plane routes due to the noise overhead. The change affects local ecosystems as elephants relocate in response to human transportation noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
North Dakota Leads Farm Owned Motor Trucks at 65.4 Percent
North Dakota reports the largest share of farm owned motor trucks at 65.4 percent, reflecting strong agricultural practice in fleet ownership and farm infrastructure. Local and state agriculture officials emphasize the trend as a marker of farm modernization and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Dunlap Retains Amateur Crown at Pinehurst
George T. Dunlap Jr. of Garden City, L. I., defeated Richard D. Chapman of Greenwich, Conn., to win the national amateur championship at Pinehurst. Dunlap led by one after 18 holes and surged ahead on the back nine to finish with a 63, eight under par, a course record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
George T. du Jr
Garden City
L. L
Richard D. Chapman
Greenwich
Conn
Dunlap
Chapman
Newland
Lap
Necticut Star
Filling Stations Surpass Five Hundred Mark in Region
The region now hosts more than 500 filling stations, reflecting rapid growth in the local fuel network. Authorities note continued expansion as demand rises and new outlets prepare to open statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Certificate of Dissolution for Furniture Company of High Point NC
State of North Carolina certifies the Furniture Company of High Point Guilford County dissolved with all stockholders consenting. Secretary Stacey Wade states the dissolution filed March 30, 1934, with records on file in the Secretary of State's office in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Department of State
Greating
Furniture Company, & Corporation
S. Hamilton
High Point
County Guilford
Stacey — Wade
The
of North Carolina
Raleigh
A. D
Stacey W. Wade
Executrix Notice for Estate of Dred Peacock
Ella Carr Neacock executrix of Dred Peacock estate gives notice to all creditors to present claims by April 5 1935. Debtors are asked to settle promptly. April 4 1934 Dalton and Pickens attorneys appear on the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dred Peacock
Ford County
North Carolina
Ella Carr Neacock
Dred Peacourt
Dalton & Pickens
Attys
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