Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,381 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

8

Cubs Beat Cardinals for First Defeat of Season

Chicago beats St Louis 4 to 1 as Grim hits a first inning home run and the Cubs harness strong hitting and pitching. Reds blank Pirates 5 to 0, Milius knocked out in seventh as Cincinnati seizes NL cellar clash.

CUBS Cardinals REDS Pirates Grim Chicago Milius ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh

Waner Still Leads Six in Hl Column of Season

Paul Waner of the Pirates extended his lead atop the Big Six rating by a ninth inning double off Red Lucas as Cincinnati blanked Pittsburgh 5 to 0. Kiki Cuyler hit safely in St Louis, Heilmann added two singles for Detroit, while Ruth Cobb Hornsby sat idle.

Smith Pittsburgh Cincinnati Hargrave Dressen Allen Purdy Walker Grantham P. Waner Critz Ford Kelly Miljus Lucas Brame Magee Klem and McCormick Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Red Lucas Reds Pirates Paul Kiki Cuyler St. Louis Harry Heilmann Detroit Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Rogers Hornsby

Ed Hamm Shatters Southern Broad Jump Mark in Atlanta Meet

Ed Hamm of Georgia Tech, National Intercollegiate champion, broke the southern relay record with a 24 feet 2 1 4 inch broad jump at Atlanta, topping the old mark by a quarter inch though short of his Chicago best. Indiana dominated distance events on a muddy track, winning multiple relays and placing well in sprints and hurdles.

Atlanta Ed Hamm Georgia Tech Southern Chicago Hubbard Nelson University of Iowa Nesom Louisiana State Hood Graydon Howevr Charles Harlow A. A. WU Prister Mississippi A Priester Indiana A. U Cummings Virginia Beard Auburn Notre Dame Spence Detroit Iowa

Tigers Fall Behind Indians 8 6 in Fourth Straight Loss

In Detroit, the Tigers dropped a 8 6 decision to the Cleveland Indians, extending their skid to four in a row. Lil Stoner departed early as Cleveland built a three run lead, while J Sewell Burns and Tavener led the Indians with key runs batted in and extra base hits.

Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Detroit Mich Lil Stoner Cleveland Langford Muwell HoGsgs Hudlin Totes Netin Genrieser Risce Ee Ae Henman Rertetovg Ea Ae Ed Basterning Wihko Gkee Neun Smith J. Sewell Burns Tavener Hargrave Heilhann Foth Stoner Nice Ormsby Hilderbrand Guthrie

Birmingham Defeats Nashville 6 to 3 in Weather-Blocked Game

Birmingham topped Nashville 6 to 3 in the only Southern Association contest played. Stauffer, McAvoy and Mackey led Birmingham while Ray and Cooper contributed for Nashville as nine and six hits were recorded respectively.

Birmingham Ala Nashville Southern Association Birm’ham Stauffer McAvoy Mackey Ray Cooper

Commission to Censor Films in France Requires Visa

A 32 member commission led by the director general of fine arts will censor motion picture films in France. No film may be shown without a visa, and foreign films must be submitted in exact original vision with a French translation of titles and subtitles.

France Paris Director General of Fine Arts

Trafific Problems Grow

Traffic issues mount in Maracaibo as streets once suited for animal drawn vehicles now serve motor cars and trucks. The city, like others in Latin America, faces space shortages as one way streets dominate nearly all thoroughfares.

Maracaibo Latin America

Presbyterians Fall Short In Extra Innings

Presbyterian College blanks South Carolina until the middle of the fourth before Carolina wins 8 to 5 in Clinton. Caldwell pitched well for the Presbyterians but erratic fielding and late runs doomed the visitors. Rich Goodshall Swink Caldwell Hart and Brunson listed as players.

Clinton S. C Wilson Presbyterian College Blue Stockings Carolina Caldwell Presbyterians Rich, Goodshall and Swink Caldwell, Hart and Brunson

Boston Marathon field grows to 208 entries

Boston April 14. A new record was set as eight more entrants brought total entries to 208 for the upcoming marathon on April 19. Clarence H. DeMar, five time winner and the favorite, has been training daily as officials expect at least 250 starters.

Boston Mass Milt Gaston Herb Bradley Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Ben Tate Theotal Clarence H. DeMar

Track Meets Report From Virginia and Williamsburg

Track results show Virginia Military Institute defeating North Carolina State 85 to 40 at Lexington with 13 15 times. In Williamsburg Harvard beat Maryland 109 to 37 with William and Mary posting 16 to 5.

Lexington Virginia Military Institute North Carolina State Williamsburg Harvard Maryland William and Mary

Boxing card set for High Point club hall Tuesday night

Jimmy Micky of New York meets Jack Steed of Greensboro in the main ten round bout at the High Point Athletic Club show Tuesday night at 8 15. Al Wadfor vs Bill Jordan and two six round matches headline a card with Sailor Little versus George Stiller and Bill Grissett versus Kid Parks.

Bill Jordan Salisbury K. O al Wadfor Fort Bragg High Point Athletic Club East Washington Street Wilson Motor Company Happy Greensboro Micky Jimmy Steed Davis Salisbury Sailor’ Little George Stiller Bill Grissett Mish Point Kid Parks Little Stiller Stiller Little George

North Carolina Beats Virginia 6 4 on Errors

Virginia committed three errors allowing North Carolina to win 6 to 4 in Charlottesville. Cox hit for Carolina with Burt scoring on a triple, and four sixth inning runs sealed the game. Bowen and Jessup contributed key plays. Mays Fulcher Ellison April Stephens Melrose pitched for Virginia.

Virginia North Carolina Charlottesville Cavaliers Carolina Cox Burt Tar Heels Coxe Lufty Maus Jessup Satterfield Bowen Mackie N. CC Mays Fulcher Ellison Stephens Melrose

Furman earns second win over Petrels in Greenville

Furman Universitys Purple Hurricane beat the Oglethorpe Petrels 4 to 2 in Greenville. Both teams had seven hits, but Furman scattered Petrel arrivals, with Yord homering for Oglethorpe. Rasor and Williams teamed on the mound for Furman and Oglethorpe respectively.

Greenville S. C Furman University Purple Hurricane Oglethorpe Petrels Petrels Yord Oglethorpe Purnia. Co Veghan and Thompson Rasor and Williams

Pearl island boats driven by gas engine growth

In Bagdad Bahrein Islands gas engine buyers expand pearl fishing fleet. Four years ago only one motorboat existed. now twenty operate and more are under construction to serve pearl fishing, mail steamers, and passenger freight routes between the islands.

Bagdad Bahrein Islands Persian Gulf

Start Seaplane Service Between Portugal and Azores

Plans to launch seaplane service between Portugal and the Azores this summer, with possible extension to New York City. Proposed trips twice a month linking Lisbon with Funchal and Ponta Delgada, Angra and Horta.

ST. Michael’s, Azores Portugal Azores New York City Lisbon Funchal Ponta Delgada Angra Horta

Will Leave Tuesday for Pacific Coast

Fred N. Tate president of Continental Furniture will depart Tuesday morning on the Crescent Limited for a four week trip to the Pacific Coast. He will first attend the Retail Furniture Dealers' association meeting in San Antonio then visit Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle and Portland and go on to Vancouver before returning east.

Fred N. Tate Continental Furniture Company Crescent Limited Pacific Coast Mr. Tate San Antonio Texas Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Portland Tate Vancouver

Oil Field Expansion Near Sakhalin In Okha District

Workers departed for the Okha oil field on Sakhalin Island where Japanese drillers completed 21 wells in three years, most yielding oil. A pine line runs to the coast and future production expansion is planned in prospected fields.

Moscow Okha Sakhalin Island

U. S. Cars Dominate Helsingfors Auto Show

Autos displayed at the Helsingfors show were largely American, with 24 American cars and four European models shown inside. Outside dealers displayed six additional American makes, and American trucks motorcycles and accessories were well represented. American cars won two races held at the event.

U. S Helsingfors (P

Lott Wins North and South Tennis Championship

George M. Lott Jr. of Chicago defeated Frank X. Shields of New York in a four set final to claim the North and South tennis title at Pinehurst. Shields won sets one and three, but Lott rallied to win 3-6 6-2 2-6 6-4 after a dramatic 13th game in the decisive set. Doeg and Lott also won the western North doubles title.

Frank X. Shields New York Pinehurst Joes Jyeorge M. Lott, Jr Chicago Lott Asheville North Carolina John Doeg Stanford University H. B. Hyde Hartford S. Howard Vosheel Alice Francis East Orange N. J Theodora Sohht Love Shields

Scores Brief: Indians top Tigers 8 to 6 in AL clash

American League results show Cleveland defeating Detroit 8 to 6. Other games weathered delays with Washington 0 Boston 0 called in 5th due to rain, while St. Louis at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia were postponed by snow and rain respectively.

Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston St. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia

Baseball scores from the National League

Chicago defeats St Louis 4 to 1 while Cincinnati shuts out Pittsburgh 5 to 0. Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Boston at New York games were rained out.

Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York

Weather Postponements Hit Several City Games

Nashville beat Birmingham 6 to 3. Little Mock at Memphis postponed due to cold. Mobile at New Orleans postponed by rain. Chattanooga at Atlanta postponed.

Nashville Birmingham Little Mock Memphis Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta

Baseball scores from Midwest league games reported

American Association game results show Minneapolis 15 over Louisville 4 and Kansas City 12 defeating Columbus 11. Other games postponed due to cold conditions.

American Association Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Columbus

Wofford Beats Newberry in Lopsided 17-5 Game

Wofford College defeated Newberry College 17 to 5 in Spartanburg. Kirkley hit a homer to center field in the first inning and King added a four-base hit. Wofford collected sixteen hits and led 3 innings as Kinard started for Newberry, then Setzler relieved.

Spartanburg S. C Wofford College Newberry College Kirkley Forrer King Wofford Kinard Setzler Newberry Caughman Rouse Parnell Taylor

Highland Mills Tops Knox In 10 8 Victory

Highland Mills rallied from a 8 1 deficit to defeat Knox 10 8 on Highland field. The game was loose with Knox leading through seven innings before Highland plated nine runs in the seventh. Batteries Highland Morrison and McDonald Knox Kyser Mc Gee Lewis Amels.

Highland Mill Highland Field Knox Highland Peepsee

College results wind across several campuses

At Raleigh State Duke University 4 over Mount St Marys Catholic University 8. At Emmettsburg Maryland Mount St Marys Catholic University rain. At Annapolis Navy 5 Fordham 9. At Charlottesville University of North Carolina 6 Virginia 4. Lacrosse final Annapolis Navy 15 Georgia Tech 1.

Raleigh State Duke University Emmettsburg Mount St. Mary's Catholic University Annapolis Navy Fordham Charlottesville University of North Carolina University of Virginia Georgia Tech

North Carolina State Beats Duke 8-4 in Raleigh

In Raleigh on April 14, NC State defeated Duke 8 to 4 as John Kidd and Lawrence Allgood held Duke hitters to limited scores while NC State's bats totaled 15 hits against Jenkins, Thomas and Warren.

Wolfpack Blue Jenkins Thomas Duke Raleigh John Kidd Lawrence Allgood Blue Devil North Carolina State Duke University Duke Blue Thomas and Warren Kidd, Allgood Batman

Crepe De Chine Bathing Suit Takes Paris by Storm

In Paris White crepe de chine bathing suits are among the newest fashion notes. They are rubberized silk designed for actual swimming. Actress Mme. Alvire Popesco has ordered a white Jenny bathing costume with a matching cape of white rubberized crepe de chine lined with jachet. The cape matches the length of the one piece suit.

Pariss Paris Mme. Alvire Popesco

Try New Locomotive for British Rails Roads

Engineers test a double acting steam and internal combustion locomotive. It runs on steam at all speeds with combustion heat aiding boiler steam. Oil burners heat the boiler and steam starts the combustion engine.

Leeds

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grimm Poe Maguire Stephenson Herbatt Wetsla Bottomley BU Meattver Frankhouse Weise Thevenow Wicred Cuyler English Holm Butler Blake Johnson Hartnett Quiga Pfirman Stark L. Waner Adams PRP Waner Wright Traynor Barnhart Harri Gooch Brame P Callaghan If Hargrave Oncom BIG Sia Associated Press Scor Senators Red Sox Mick Gaston Hill West Rice Judge Goslin Osa Bluege Cee Gillis Is Harris Sean Gaston Poston Rothrock Ss Todt Flagstead Ef K. Williams Lf Myer Regan Au Wee Taitt Berry Bradley P O Myer Gaston Owens Geisel Campbell Hart Schaffner & Marx Wights Clothing Store TINGS Stetson Mallory New York Ee Washington Ee Newness Pet. T Little Rock Presbyterian College South Carolina Ntries Jimmy Micky Furman George Lott Wofford College Downs Highland Mills Os. A RHSB N. H. Silver Co
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication