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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1934

Page

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Slingerland In Tie With Manero Final Round Play Begun

Top golfers press for Carolina Open lead after first round at municipal course. George Slingerland Greensboro bonds 73 to tie Tony Manero for early lead. Henry Picard Charleston trails by two with 77. Pete Webb Shelby and Pat Petranek Reidsville also in mix as scores tighten and ties emerge.

Pat Potranck Henry Picard Merrilees George Slinger- Mand Greensboro Tony Manefo Gefield Slingerland Charleston Ted Manero Andy Merrilees Emerywood Country Club Pat Petranek Reidsville Calvacade Picard Sep Pete Webb Shelby Freddy McCanless Jack Toomer Hendersonville Pat Petrarch Tomy Manero Sedgefield George Silingerland Larry Brooks Tryon Gene Cook Anderson Freddy Me Canless Charlotte x-Dave ‘Tinses Spartanburg Mmett French Southern Pines Clarence Owen Greenville B. C N. C Jimmy Crichton Burlington Arthur Ham Eugene McCarthy Columbia D. C Ill Goebel Freddy Hyatt Carl Alexander Cole Moss Mike Thomas Salisbury Bderser Meade Winston-Salem x-Bill Snow High Point

Loom Load Blamed in Strike at Kendall Mills

Charlotte April 28 The Kendall Mills at Paw Creek near Charlotte were idle as 275 workers walked out to protest what they called a heavy loom pad. A F O Shields head of the local United Textile Workers said an employee was fired for testing loom load set by the state textile board, mill management, and the union. The mill manager Wilton Todd offered little explanation saying the plant is closed with no stated demands.

Charlotte Kendall Paw Creek A. F. O'Shields United Textile Workers of America State Textile Board O'Shields Wilton Todd

North Carolina Moves To Revive Gold Mining Industry

A NC Mineral Development Conference committee heads to Raleigh to seek Gov Ehringhaus support for a state gold recovery plant. They estimate a $150000 facility could operate self-supporting, with efforts to obtain federal funds. A. B. Whiting of Charlotte chairs the conference and says the plant would create thousands of jobs.

Charlotte North Carolina Mineral Development Conference Raleigh Ehringhaus A. B. Whiting

Episcopal Diocese Receives Bulk of Gen. Smith Estate

The will of Gen. W. A. Smith filed for probate in Wadesboro assigns about $200,000 to the Episcopal diocese of North Carolina. Thornwell Orphanage in Charlotte gets $5,000, the widow receives $3,000 yearly, and roughly $10,000 goes to each of three daughters of B. Nelme.

Wadesboro Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina W. A. Smith United Confederate Veterans Thornwell Charlotte B. Nelme

Unclear Names and Scores From Local Card List

Readable items show individuals John Hammett Anderson W MH Lyle Lake Lyre and Charlies Diffendal High Point with numbers that resemble scores or identifiers. Other fragments include O Herron Charlotte and Oliver High Point with mixed digits and letters. The source resembles a sports or card tally page with partial data.

John Hammett Anderson W. MH. Lyle Lake Lyre Xb. M. O'Herron Charlotte A. A. Oliver High Point Charlies Diffendal

Big Five College Athletes Face Busy Spring Schedule

Charlotte April 28 North Carolina Duke and other state schools clash in a full day of baseball track tennis and golf with the Big Five in action at multiple venues Duke Davidson Guilford Lenoir Rhyne Wake Forest and Western Carolina among participants NC State beats Wake Forest 15 to 4 in Raleigh and NC State also tops UNC 12 to 7 in separate games NC State golfers edge Davidson 16 1 2 to 11 2 while Lenoir Rhyne tops Guilford 7 2 in Hickory High Point defeats Atlantic Christian 56 to 4 and Elen defeats Hampden Sydney 11 to 6.

Charlotte North Carolina Duke Ralston Tagore Legere Philadelphia N. C Durham Chapel Hill Wake Forest Hampden-Sydney Appalachian Western Carolina Cullowhee Guilford Lenoir Rhyne Hickory Jimmy Halverstadt Davidson Lynchburg Country Club Catawba Salisbury Carolina Country Club Raleigh N. C. State Western Carolina Teachers Lenoir- Rhyne High Point Atlantic Christian College Wilson Elen Hampden-Sydney Clout Downing Davidson

Klein Stars For Cubs In Tight Win Over Cardinals

Chuck Klein drives Chicago to an 11 inning 3 to 2 victory over St Louis as he hits three singles and scores the tying run in the eighth. His left field move from Philadelphia shows flawless defense with 26 chances and an .885 average through nine games plus four homers. Buster Mills contributes three hits for the Cardinals in a tough loss.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR Associated Press Chuck Klein Baker Bowl Philadelphia Cubs Wrigley Field Chicago Chuck Klein Cardinals James Otto Tex) Carleton Buster Mills Cardinal

Bonthon Eases Off Penn Relays Day as Golf Calls

Princeton star Bill Bonthron skipped the final day events at the 40th Pennsylvania Relay Carnival choosing golf over watching rivals Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venzke. Cunningham aimed for his tenth win in 11 races while Penn sought a 440 yard relay title as Dole injured a tendon in trials threatening Penn’s chances.

Alan Gould Philadelphia Princeton Bill Bonthron Tiger Ace Indiana Charles Hornbostel Glenn Cunningham Kansas Leo Lermond New York Athletic Club Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Maryland Penn Dole

Brine Urges Hose Trade Unity for Code Enforcement

Philadelphia speech by John H. Brine of Rollins Hosiery Mills urges each manufacturer to keep their own house in order to ease enforcement of the Hosiery Code Authority. Brine accepts presidency of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers and pledges effort for industry interests while avoiding factional support.

Philadelphia John H. Brine Rollins Hosiery Mills, Inc Des Moines National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers Commercial Museum William Meyer Apex Hosiery Co

Hartnett Delivers Winning Run as Cubs Edge Cards in Eleven

Yesterday Stars Lon Warneke and Gabby Hartnett limited the St Louis Cardinals to nine hits in eleven innings for a third Cubs victory. Hartnett drove in the winning run as Chicago prevailed. During the last fiscal year coins totaling 11,026,256.12 were retired from circulation for wear.

Lon Warneke Gabby Hartnett Cubs Warneke Hartnett

Piedmont League Games Today Set

Charlotte plays Greensboro in a Piedmont League tilt today while Richmond meets Columbia and Wilmington visits Norfolk. Yesterday Charlottelost to Greensboro in cold conditions as Richmond beat Columbia 14 to 11 and Wilmington faced rain at Norfolk.

Charlotte Greensboro Richmond Columbia Wilmington Norfolk

Brooklyn at Boston and More NBA Results

Results on Louis note the pairings Brooklyn versus Boston New York against Philadelphia Cincinnati against Chicago and St Louis at Pittsburgh with Louis as the key outcome.

Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh St. Louis E

Scores From Yesterday in Atlanta and Birmingham Wins

Results yesterday show Atlanta 6 Knoxville 3 and Birmingham 7 Little Rock 3 with other games not listed.

Teenee Ee Nashville Atlanta Knoxville Little Rock Birmingham

Wilmington Pirates Take Early Piedmont League Lead

The Piedmont league opens its 1934 season with Wilmington Pirates leading after four perfect starts. A doubleheader awaits as they recover from a rainout with Norfolk. Dreyfuss field hosts Sandlappers versus Richmond Colts, while Charlotte plays a makeup match with Greensboro champion Patriots and a Sunday game is planned at High Point.

Charlotte Wilmington Pirates Bucs Norfolk Carolina Dreyfuss Columbia Sandlappers Richmond Colts South Carolina Colts Patriots Greensboro High Point

Major League Leaders From Yesterday's Games

Major league leaders are listed with players from the Pirates Cubs Dodgers Cardinals Giants Phillies and Red Sox in categories including runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs and pitching records. Key names include Klein Stainback Medwick Reynolds Werber Warneke Hubbell and others across multiple teams.

Associated Press Eanings Traynor Pirates Wilson Dodgers Klein Cubs Stainback Medwick W. Davis Cardinals Suhr Kiein Moore Giants Lee Braves Martin Jurges Lindstrom Kieln Ott Chiorza Phillies Rothrock Warneke Bush Malone Frankhouse Hubbell Reynolds Red Sox Chapman Yankees Werber Knickadians Erborcker Higgins Manush Washington White Sox King MacFayden Welch Thomas Senators Marberry Sorrell Tigers Hildebrand

Madrid Tightens Gratuity Rules Sparks Restaurant Debate

In Madrid a law bans tipping prompting waiters to request enforcement of the rule. Staff say gratuities feel humiliating and favor adherence to the legislation while diners react to the change.

Madrid

Traynor Leads Early Major League Batting Averages

New York April 28 AP after a week and a half of the season Marold Pie Traynor of Pittsburgh tops the National League with a .556 average while Carl Reynolds of the Boston Red Sox leads the American League at .455 closely chased by Bill Werber. Other leaders include Babe Ruth Hack Wilson Freddy Lindstrom Chuck Klein Mel Ott and Len Koenecke with Jimmie Foxx notably absent from the top ten. The first ten batters in each league are listed.

New York Traynor Reynolds Babe Ruth Bill Dickey Yankees Rick Ferrell Red Sox Hack Wilson Brooklyn Freddy Lindstrom Pittsburgh Chuck Klein Cubs Mel Ott Giants Zeke Bonura White Sox Len Koenecke Dodgers Jimmie Foxx

Ancient Hudson Channel Lies Beneath Sea for Miles

A geological finding shows the Hudson river channel runs under the sea for many miles, indicating ancient land burial and former sea levels. The discovery adds insight into prehistoric geography and geologic history of the region.

Trees grown for walking sticks and umbrellas

Wood used for walking sticks and umbrellas grows like crops. Sapling forests are planted and reach needed size in about four years.

Rochdale Cooperative Movement Inaugurated In 1844

The cooperative movement was inaugurated in 1844 by 28 flannel weavers of Rochdale England as a relief from unemployment and high prices.

Rochdale Eng

Cotton opens steady as New Orleans futures rise

Cotton opened steady with Liverpool reportedly due and strong buying. Early trade showed gains of 5 to 8 points with May at 11.00 and July 11.15 while October and December quoted higher. Prices firmed briefly on profit-taking but held steady as stocks remained steady and the weather map turned bullish.

New Orleans Liverpool

Chicago grain prices rise with buying in wheat market

Chicago grain quotes show brisk early gains as wheat demand rises. July wheat opens up around 77 to 77 and then climbs further amid hopes drought conditions will worsen in domestic wheat areas. Corn starts steady to higher and posts a general advance.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report April 28

Butter prices steady to mixed as creamery specials and various grades readjust in Chicago. Eggs show broad movement with 35,698 cases traded and prices unchanged. car lot standards and storage pack arrangements noted.

Chicago

Islands in a River Drift Downstream From Erosion

Islands within rivers move downstream as flow erodes the upstream end and deposits sediment downstream, unless rock outcrops stabilize them.

Trout transplanted to New Zealand waters reach salmon size

Reports claim small trout introduced into New Zealand waters grow to sizes comparable with salmon. The assertion notes rapid growth and potential impact on local ecosystems and fishing.

New Zealand

Grackies Rally in Flocks Around New Nest

Grackies gather in loud flocks around a freshly built nest as they prepare for egg laying. The behavior shows social nesting patterns and early parental commitment.

Panthers Triumph 5-4 Over Atlantic Christian

Sherrill pitched three and two third scoreless innings in relief for High Point as Diamont and Oakley delivered timely hits with runners aboard. Diamont also homered, with Lee and Ridge contributing for Atlantic Christian in a 5-4 loss. Score by innings shows a late rally by High Point overcoming an early deficit.

H. P Rudisill Sherrill Ridge Diamont Page Fughum

Spencer Defeats Black Bisons 8 to 3 in High Point game

Spencer defeated High Point 8 to 3 yesterday afternoon at Spencer. Brown pitched for the winners allowing six hits as Spencer pulled away with a five run spree in the third. Box score lists Hinkle Ridge P o a and Grubbs among others with DeLappe credited for a two base hit.

High Point High School Spencer High Ball Club Spencer Brown Abd Cee Ridge Poe DeLappe

Reputation Is a Big Factor In Beer Sales

Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis has built a 75 year reputation on quality. The world famed brewery never closed during prohibition and kept operations under government license. It continues nationwide newspaper advertising to emphasize Budweiser as the standard for bottled beers.

Anheuser-Busch, Inc St. Louis Anheuser-Busch

Few Cases In Court Today In Municipal Session

A short municipal court session presided by Owen Reese disposed of fewer than six cases. George Logan, second vagrancy count in two weeks, drew 30 days in county jail to work on the road with execution possible within 12 months. Jack Blackwelder’s vagrancy charge was dismissed under a suspended judgment if he avoids the city after midnight. Gurney Byerly and Wilma Capp were charged with fornication and adultery and dismissed with suspended judgment requiring Capp to move to another residence.

Owen Reese Lewis E. Teague George Logan Jack Blackwelder Gurney Byerly Wilma Capp Capp

Fights Report From Multiple Cities

Associated Press boxing results from Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh list Frankie Sagilio stopping Joey Kauffman in Chicago while Billy Ketchell outpoints Pete Latzo in Philadelphia and fenneby of New York defeats Anson Green in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Chicago Frankie Sagilio Joey Kauffman New York Philadelphia Billy Ketchell Millville N. J Pete Latzo Margate City Pittsburgh Fenneby Anson Green

High Point Bisons Rout Greensboro Whirlwind in Track Meet

High Point High School Bisons overwhelmed Greensboro Whirlwind 91 to 26 as Koury and Hendrix led sprint and distance events. Red Hendricks claimed four firsts in discus, javelin, broad jump and pole vault, with many Top Point scorers from High Point.

Bisons High Point High School Greensboro High Koury Greensboro Bison Hendrix Red Hendricks High Point Thomas Dash Robinson Hendricks Hensley Jarrell W. Sams Hilton M. Sams Hington Chastain Potts Gray King Hendric Timan

Bolton Signs as Player Manager for Thomasville Team

Cliff Bolton former Washington catcher now in High Point has signed as playing manager for Thomasville in the new Textile league starting May 26. The eight team league includes Concord Lexington China Grove Cooleemee Albemarle Mooresville and Thomasville with a split season format and a seven game final series. The Thomasville lineup features Camp Buckner Younts Rucheill Dorsett Wilson Kirby Haney and Bolton among others with more additions likely during the season.

Thomasville Cliff Bolton Washington High Point Thomasville Cab Albemarle China Grove Granite Belt League Concord Lexington Cooleemee Mooresville Bolton Jack Camp Cas Buckner Younts Rucheill Dorsett Wilson Kirby Pete Haney

Baby Urges Completion at City Lake Project

A reader from High Point, North Carolina writes to The Enterprise urging patience and faith while the city lake project resumes after a pause. The author hopes for a completed swimming pool and a beautiful public space worth the investment, urging kindness and perseverance.

C. A. Raby High Point, N. C

State Collegians Hold Golf Meet at Carolina Country Club

North Carolina State, North Carolina, Duke and Davidson enter the golf meet at the Carolina Country club in Raleigh on April 28. Wake Forest fields one man, George Hatcher, in pursuit of individual honors alongside stars from NC, Duke, and Davidson. The defending champion is Alan Smith of North Carolina.

Raleigh North Carolina Carolina Country Club North Carolina State Duke Davidson Wake Forest George Hatcher Erwin Laxton Fred Newnham, Jr N. C. State Cliff Perry

Silver Tarnishes Dark With Minimal Sulphur Application

A note explains silver turns black when treated with a small amount of sulphur and clarifies that a spider is an arachnid not an insect, part of the class Arachnida along with scorpions mites and ticks.

Mount Cornelia Stands as Atlantic Coast High Point

Mount Cornelia on Fort George Island at the mouth of the St Johns River ranks as the highest point on the Atlantic coast south of Cape Henry, a notable coastal apex for the region.

Mount Cornelia Fort George Island St. Johns River Cape Henry

Canadian Work In Detroit Sees 275 Cross Border to Canada

About 275 entries cross the border to work in Canada from Detroit ports, out of 2856 Canadian work entries noted in the report.

Detroit Der Canada

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