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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1929
Page
3
High Point College baseball edged the Wofford Terriers 7 6 at Welch Field yesterday in a tight game. McGhee walked three in the seventh before Hedrick and Furbes delivered timely singles to push four runs across. Captain Yow allowed ten hits but kept them scattered as the Panthers reversed a poor start.
The citywide elimination tournament begins April 17 with two districts Northern and Southern. Northern has Elm Street Ray Street Johnson Street, Southern includes Grimes Street Emma Blair Oak Hill and Cloverdale. Grimes Street beat Elm Street 5 4 and John Leon Street beat Ray Street 10 9. Cloverdale first team defeats second and third teams in Cloverdale games.
City schools prepare for field day on Thursday May 2 as part of the Annual Boys Weeks program with Junior High and High School Freshman competing in track and field and group games. Coaches propose events across boys and girls divisions with ribbons for top places and limits on entrants in track events.
The Associated Press consensus forecasts an all New York World Series with the Yankees overwhelming American League favorites and the Giants narrowly edging the Cubs in the National League. Predictions show New York top in both leagues, followed by Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston in the NL.
The Hampton Institute Quartet performed negro spirituals and folk songs in Memorial Hall Chapel Hill on April 13. It was their third appearance here as students and faculty praised the group with enthusiastic applause. Highlights included Ezekiel Sawde Wheel Study War No More Mighty Like a Rose and Swing Low Sweet Chariot. The concert was under the auspices of the University Y.M.C.A. and was introduced by Prof. Harold D. Meyer.
Mount Airy High School edged High Point 6 to 5 in a tight baseball game. Harkrader struck out 12 on the mound for Mount Airy, allowing nine hits, while Bryant pitched six hits for High Point and the visitors pulled ahead with a burst in the sixth.
Egypt ends import tax on American tourist vehicles used for touring. A six month free duty pass is available to eligible visitors, easing travel by car.
The defendant Richmond Beaman must appear before the Guilford County Superior Court Clerk on May 10 1929 to answer or demur to the complaint in the case to sell real estate for division. The notice is dated March 30 1929 and involves Francis Beaman Myra Beaman and Richmond Beaman.
Phoebe H. Chandler estate administrator requires all claims to be filed by March 16 1930 at 1102 North Main Street High Point NC. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly.
The 12,500-ton French aviation carrier Commandante Teute, with a 26-plane capacity, was successfully launched at Bordeaux on April 12.
Detroit rookie Johnny Prudhomme pitched a no hitter in 1927 and then another in 1928 while with the Toronto Internationals. The feats mark him as a standout young pitcher in the era.
National tennis star Wallace Johnson, a Penn graduate, has taken up coaching at the University of Pennsylvania. Johnson, previously famed in other years, is now guiding Penn players.
In a light hearted exchange a husband asks what the wife would do if he died, and she replies with a sharp retort about financial priorities. The dialogue hints at practical concern over money and life in a domestic setting.
The April issue of the Carolina Journal of Pharmacy honors Thomas Arthur Walker of Charlotte. Dedication sketches his life, notes his 1918 Walker Drug Company founding, 50th year in pharmacy, Maryland degree in 1900, and roles with T. C. Smith and Tryon Drug Company. He is active in North Carolina and American Pharmaceutical Associations.
Favorites in International Buffalo Rochester and Newark are identified as top contenders to win the IL pennant this season as play begins.
The Department of Commerce reports that the country's exports fell by more than 4.16 million dollars during 1928, indicating a significant drop in foreign trade activity and affecting national economic performance.
College track and field stars were to compete on day two of the seventh Georgia Tech relays at Grant Field in Atlanta. More than 500 athletes from 25 colleges, plus invited midwestern entrants, chase Dixie relay records across numerous events. High school contests yielded several records including Morristown Tenn in the two mile open and Berry School in the sprint medley.
Graduates of soviet universities must reimburse the government for tuition by working at their specialty in government institutions after they leave school. A decree by the Council of People's Commissars requires stipend recipients to place themselves at the government’s disposal for several years while private firms may hire them only with government permission.
Solar energy on 250 acres of tropical desert at peak summer day amounts to about a million horsepower, ample to meet heat and power needs of a large city.
Excluding New York Tilipois tops the states with paint and lacquer companies. Illinois reports 109 firms and New York 162 in the sector.
The local high school track team defeated Winston-Salem High yesterday afternoon with a 90 to 163 score. Gurley led the H. P. squad with 21 points from three firsts and two seconds, as H. P. took 12 first places and only lost the broad jump.
Last night Kid Chocolate of Cuba defeated Bushy Graham of Utica New York by knockout in four rounds. Irish Bob Brady of New Jersey outpointed Lou Moscowitz of New York over ten rounds. In Copenhagen Knud Larsen of Denmark outpointed Harri Scillie of Belgium over fifteen rounds to keep the European featherweight title.
In a non title fight Al Mello of Lowell Massachusetts outpointed Joe Dundee of Baltimore in ten rounds. The decision came in a Boston ring with no championship at stake and both fighters exchanging solid exchanges throughout.
Sammy Mandell the lightweight champion from Rockford Illinois outpointed Benny Duke in Grand Rapids Michigan. The decision favored Mandell as he controlled the bout throughout.
Izzy Schwartz of New York outpointed Boy Valley of Singapore in a San Francisco bout. The decision showcased Schwartz in a tight matchup highlighting his boxing skill and ring control.
Armand Santi from Kalamazoo and Henry Perlik drew in a Cuba event, reflecting a notable local pairing. The match ended with a tie, highlighting regional competition for the pair.
In Tampa Texas fighter Toney Fuente from Mexico stopped Sid Terris of Charlotte in the sixth round. Spike Webb of Orlando won a decision over Bob McIver of Charlotte in the six rounds.
Macon Georgia notes Jack Britton former welterweight champion out pointed Tot Wilson of Chicago in a ten round decision.
Winners announced for the spring dramatic tournament with May 2 to 4 finals in Chapel Hill. Authors include Graham Dunlop Asheville high school Dorothy Burnette Swannanoa high school Barbara Setzer Lenoir Rhyne college William Royall Goldsboro Players and Mrs Herbert Harris Seaboard group. Asheville and Charlotte high schools vie for county group honors while Goldsboro Sea board compete in community club group.
Dick Raimes of Canton outpoints Jack Ziviec of Pittsburgh over ten rounds in a scheduled middleweight bout. Raimes uses a steady jab and sharp combinations to control the action and secure the victory.
The event ran 52 miles from Chicago to Evanston and back with 60 entrants. only six started due to snow storms. The winning car from the race is now housed in the Smithsonian Institution.
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