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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
11
McCrary Eagles, North Carolina state champions, will open the National Semi Pro Baseball Tournament in Wichita Kansas on Friday night August 13 at 8 30 p m C S T. They meet Kansas City Caps with Ernie Quigley umpiring and dignitaries attending.
Newport Rhode Island August 5 The American sloop Endeavour II battles Harold Vanderbilt’s Ranger in the fourth duel for the 1987 America’s Cup. The skyline around Newport tallies a strong belief that the United States Defender will capture the series if Ranger achieves the four straight victories.
United States Davis Cup team returns after 10 years with a welcoming reception planned aboard the liner Manhattan. Players include Don Budge Bland Mako Frankie Parker Bry an Bitsy Grant Wayne Sabin and non playing captain Walter L Pate. Dwight F Davis donor will greet the team on board. After customs, a bus ride up Fifth Avenue with the trophy in view and a police escort.
Greensboro and High Point will see extensive repairs and improvements at the airport after steps to fix deficient drainage and weakened asphalt. The county board requests closing a nearby unpaved road to level an embankment hazards, and plans include lengthening the north south runway by about 1000 feet to improve takeoff safety while Hastern Air Lines operates four 14 passenger planes serving 56 seats daily.
Spartanburg South Carolina prepares for the Tri-State skeet shoot with practice sessions before a 150 target contest. Entries are expected from the Carolinas and Georgia with four classes and a $250 prize heading to a Friday and Saturday meet.
Seven players qualified yesterday at Blair Park for the City-Wide Golf tourney. Scores listed include Ralph Foust 85 and Jack Abels 80 among others with most players posting in the mid to high eighties.
A hundred square miles of ocean floor are laid bare as the tide recedes at Mont Saint Michel in France. As the sea returns, the water floods in quickly, restoring the shoreline.
The article notes Endeavour III finished 4 minutes 27 seconds behind Ranger in today's 30 mile triangular race. It marks a clear improvement over earlier losses of 17 and 18 minutes but still dampens British optimism and betting enthusiasm. Sopwith concedes Ranger is faster. Van derbilt cites stronger breeze for Endeavour II's better showing.
Aug. 6 New York Tom Henrich of the Yankees trained his wrist strength by plastering with his father. The rookie outfielder shows developing power as a result of the unusual drill.
Chicago Aug 6 The Cubs have two players named Rip Collins under contract One is the famed first baseman the other a catcher with Los Angeles team sources say both were listed on Cubs roster plans ahead of the season with details not disclosed.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Luke Appling appears ready to handle a tough dirt bounce at home plate. Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees retrieves a wide throw from the outfield in this action shot.
Visitors to the headquarters of Cutler Moore, chairman of the state liquor control board, read a sign no samples allowed in this office as Raleigh experienced a quiet period with officials and politicians away attending the Cotton Road celebration in Clinton.
Raleigh readers recall Portland Ned once famed as a bookish reformed thief who loved flowers. In his final years he guarded thousands in silver and jewelry when the governor's mansion stood empty, a twist noted in local recollections.
Mrs W T Best commissioner of the state board of charities and public welfare announced that every county in North Carolina now has a full-time welfare officer for the first time. The move follows provisions of the Social Security Act passed by the 1937 legislature making the positions mandatory.
Nearly all rumored candidates for the 1940 governorship joined the Cotton Road celebration, missing only Raleigh lawyer J. M. Brough ton. The absence sparked speculation about why he skipped a prime chance to mingle with the organizers and politicians.
The chairman’s refusal to reveal opening dates marks a shift from public notice to secrecy. His behavior mirrors bootleg tactics of hiding locations while authorities know little, leaving customers uninformed and the law aware only to itself.
Mae Oliver, longtime candidate for Sanford's Young Democrats state leadership, and Lis Terry of Lexington are now separated during working hours. Oliver joins the department of public instruction while Terry remains in a separate state office, ending their constant companionship at work.
The article recounts the first aerial speed record of 25 miles per hour by Brazilian inventor Sanitos Dumont, detailing his balloon and dirigible work, Eiffel Tower trials, and impact on World War I navy use, with notes on his stamp and aircraft development.
Backers of Arch T. Allen Jr., Raleigh representative, express strong confidence he will win. The piece notes Grass members pace and a recurring policy of alternating female leadership. A statistician warns that wet weather has boosted weevil threats to cotton in most cotton counties.
In Fincastle Virginia Willie Huffman reports his hog was placed on a strict diet of blackberry preserves. After his wife fed a quart daily and he tripled the amount the hog fainted twice and staggered when trying to move to another wallow.
The four renowned bronze horses of St Mark's Basilica in Venice were among the era's most itinerant sculptures, having been transported to Constantinople at one point in their long history.
Chairman Jones said President Roosevelt told him he would veto the sugar control bill if it includes a provision limiting refined sugar imports from Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The House opens debate on the measure today as sugar bloc leaders meet to discuss the development.
Raleigh August 6 AP A five member commission named by Governor Hoey will study whether North Carolina should have buildings at the 1939 World Fair in New York and the Gate Exposition. Members include State Senator B G Flanagan Reps John W Caffey W E Fenner J Q Gilkey and J F Rawley. Gilkey and Rawley sit on the State Board of Conservation and Development.
Pittsburgh area officials offered the Sala manca tribe from N Y $3 a day to perform dances at the county fair. They refused saying the Indians will not perform for less than union rates. A fair rep noted the Braves earned $4 daily from WPA work, with 40 workers at the $4 rate.
Raleigh officials and members of the State Liquor Commission met to consider supplementary price listings for county alcohol beverage control stores. The session aimed to refine pricing structures and ensure uniformity across counties.
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