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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
2
In a 9 to 8 12 inning game Adams-Millis takes sole control of the circuit as Robbins Red Birds topple the league leaders S. P. U. The defeats show Robbins' edge over the hosiery outfit with Adams-Millis suffering two losses to Robbins. The Electricians dropped yesterday by the same margin.
An endearing infant delighted crowds yesterday at the Paramount theater. Spectators praised the baby’s charm and the warm reception from attendees in a lively local scene.
The Country Club yesterday won the A division in the M. Co. Neighborhood Tennis League by defeating Montheu Avenue Club in the deciding match. Short and Cooper of Montheu faced Armfield and Rogers. the Country Club won in three sets 6 8 6 8 6 4.
In a lengthy game, V Gurley drives in Apple with the winning run in the 12th after a single with bases loaded and one out. Gurley and Pop Hill led the offense with three hits apiece while Hill added two runs scored as lefty Wilson held the mound for the victory.
The New York Giants burst from hitless doubt to power, taking both games from the Boston Braves 11-2 and 10-? The club’s surge features Mel Ott's 26th home runs, Bill Terry's lineup spark, and Hal Schumacher's 16th win as New York expands its lead in the National League.
Industrial league game postponed earlier ends 14 to 1 as Industrial tames Melrose. Billi Bryant hits Melrose's lone homer, while Warwick-like stars of the Southern Cross faded from Jerusalem horizon near the Crucifixion era. birch tree bug behavior noted extraneously.
In High Point Municipal Court the property of Dr C J H Gaylord Joe Robbins and John Michaels trustees for Royal Knights of King David, located on Beamon Street, is to be sold for non payment of street assessment. The sale by public auction will be Sept 1 1934 at 11 am in front of the High Point Municipal Building with ten day advance bid period. Cash terms. Clarence A Smith Commissioner.
Myrtle Desk and Melrose defeated Robbins and Adams Millis in Twin City league play. Myrtle Desk raced to 11 and 6 in the second and third for a 19 to 2 win over Robbins, with Walls, Wood and Pulton leading at bat. Melrose beat Adams Mills 6 to 4 after a five-run Melrose rally in the second, Proctor, Grant and Phillips driving the offense while Grant earned the win on the mound. Attendance about 200 each game.
In Charlotte on August 2 the Piedmont league moved into new series as Norfolk beat Charlotte 8 7 in the first game of a doubleheader and edged ahead of Wilmington by one run in both games. The Pirates opened a four game set with the Bees while the Tars faced Asheville at home as Richmond played Greensboro.
The Associated Press list highlights Terry of the Giants leading NL batting at 361 and runs at 81 while Ott of the Giants tops RBIs at 111. P Waner and Allen share 138 hits for Pirates and Phillies. Suhr leads triples with 10 for the Pirates. Ott and Collins lead home runs with 23. Martin and Bartell top steals with 15 and 12. Schumacher of the Giants is 18-5 in pitching.
Summary of key leaders in the American League including Manush of the Senators with 395 batting average and 150 hits, Gehringer of the Tigers leading runs with 95 and RBIs with 116, Chapman and Manush top triples, Foxx and Gehrig strong in home runs, Werber and Fox steal bases, Gomez and Rowe lead in wins.
The report notes year round crop harvesting practices in some regions. It mentions cross wind drift matching aircraft speed and references Arabs using grasshoppers ground into flour. It also states about 50,000 new London houses are built annually.
Richmond delivered a 13 to 10 win over the Wilmington Buccaneers in a lengthy night contest. Greensboro’s game at Asheville was halted by wet grounds, preventing a completion.
Citizens may submit lists naming the ten most interesting people in High Point with confidential submissions. The top ten mentioned most often will be named the citys most interesting men and women.
A reader submits three lists of High Point residents labeled as the town’s most interesting people. The names include Dr. T. M. Stanton E. M. Knox Norwood Bowne Arthur Kirkman Mrs J E Kirkman Mrs Kenneth Redman and others. A note asks readers to send in lists before next Thursday for inclusion.
The figure counts outdoor play grounds excluding base ball diamonds and bathing beaches. It reflects the nationwide spread of recreation spaces as 1933 closed with thousands of urban and rural facilities available for public use.
Sea elephants eat as much as 500 pounds of fish each day and reach about 20 feet in length. In zoos they are fed every two hours, reflecting their high energy needs and large appetites.
Wilmington plays Charlotte while Richmond visits Greensboro and Asheville travels to Norfolk for scheduled games today in the league.
Yesterday scores show Norfolk 8 4, Charlotte 7 3, and Richmond 13 Wilmington 10. Greensboro traveled to Asheville with reports of wet grounds affecting play.
Results yesterday include New York 11 10 Boston 2 3. Philadelphia 4, Brooklyn 6, Pittsburgh 6. Cincinnati 7. St. Louis defeated Chicago 4 to 0 in the St Louis at Chicago matchup.
Detroit beat Cleveland and Washington edged Philadelphia while Chicago defeated St. Louis. Boston led New York 7 to 4 and Chicago improved to 10 4 while St. Louis stood at 6 2. Detroit recorded 10 while Cleveland trailed.
Knoxville defeats Atlante 7 to 3 while Chattanooga edges Nashville 7 to 6 in a separate contest, highlighting close scores and local team efforts.
Columbus defeats St Paul 2 to 1 Toledo beats Minneapolis 2 to 1 Louisville wins 7 to 4 over Kansas City in American Association play.
The Stars shut out the Cubs with a decisive 14th homer by Chick Hafey sealing the win. Ott blasted his 25th and 26th homers driving in seven as Giants beat the Braves. Susko homered and singled for five runs. Zeke Bon led the White Sox bats in a double victory over the Browns.
Johnny Risko at 195 pounds from Cleveland defeated Tommy Loughran 182 in Freeport New York. Tiger Kid Walker 128 from Cincinnati outpointed Frankie Covelli 127 from New York in Cincinnati.
Grace Securities Corporation will sell at public auction in front of the High Point Municipal Building on September 1, 1934 at 11:00 A M for nonpayment of street assessment. The parcel is Lot 1 in Block 7 of Snow Park on E Commerce Street Guilford County North Carolina. Sale open for ten days for advance bids. Cash terms.
Raleigh Aug 2 R Hoey of Shelby brother in law of former C Max Gar will be a likely candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1936 observers say He has not announced but is acting like a candidate and is courting support from dry and mainstream Democrats with strong backing from the party ranks Hoey’s repeal campaign prominence and lobby hours at the Sir Walter hotel are cited as evidence of serious intent Don L Doughton of Ashe County remains a counter figure but Hoey appears favored by many observers to win the nomination if he runs
The trustee will sell at public auction for cash a property in High Point Guilford County North Carolina described as Lot Nos 31 32 and part of Roland Park plats. Sale set for 2 PM Friday August 24 1934 at the Guilford County Courthouse steps Greensboro. Unpaid taxes and street payments due. Walter A Williams as trustee. Dailen Pickens attorneys.
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