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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1934

Page

2

Fans flood All Star ballot with votes for Industrial league team

The Enterprise invites fans to choose the All Star Industrial league team. Early results show W Gurley leading as catcher with 11 votes, Red Harvey and Mayfield Ferot among top contenders. Perry trails Wilson in pitching early tallies as ballots pour in and counting continues.

The Cay Lefty Wilson Lord Perry Itcher W. Gurley Rob Red Harvey Adames-Millis Mayfield Ferot Wilton Perry Wilson V. Gurney Harvey Ff Gurley Harwith Ferguson Mike Ryba Springfield Mike Punxsutawney

Votes Tabulation and Voter List for Fans

Tomorrow's edition will publish a vote tally and a list of voters for reader convenience. The paper urges readers to supply the final figures, noting the adding machine is ready for accurate counting and verification.

Bad base running hurts 8 P U Electricians in Sunday game

The 8 P U Electricians squandered chances as base running misplays cost them. Johnny Rudisill fanned Bill Ragsdale the first time, while Gates Smith homered after a good luck penny joke from Dave. Local sports notes mention football prep, camp times, and Blair Park plans.

Bill Fritz Johnny Rudistil Bill Ragsdale Ragsdale Rudisill Mayfield Ferguson Bill Mayfield Dave Gates Smith Gates

Unusual North Carolina golf foursome matches weekly

In Emerywood Country Club play, A S Parker and J A Morris meet Frank Robbins and C T Parker weekly since summer. They have 11 matches totaling 198 holes with each side at five wins and five halves. Robbins and Parker lead by two holes on the 198th, as Parker and Morris declined two default wins.

North Carolina Emerywood Country Club A.S. Parker J. A. Morris Frank Robbins C. T. Parker Robbins Parker Morris

Greensboro Club Tops Locals In Low-Scoring Game

High Point held a slim edge late as Greensboro Club defeated the locals 8-3 in a tense baseball matchup. Key players included Wood and underwood for High Point with solid hits, while Greene and Kemodie contributed for Greensboro in a game that featured scattered runs across innings.

Greens Sanderson Underwood Suede AD. S

Local Baseball Preview Features Community Clubs and Coaching Moves

This afternoon at 5 30 the A B club meets the Kiwanis club at Bouldin s farm rain or shine. Civitan publicist Jack Appleyard announces his club challenges the winner Harold Culler weighs options for Oak Ridge Military Institute but prefers quarterbacking the local Bisons. Tom Young former UNC star named manager of the Lexington club with George Cowan as catcher Ernest Swing Wake Forest alum to coach Graham high school Local baseball circles mourn Dr Sam B Coe longtime Industrial Amateur leagues commissioner after his death.

A. B Kiwanis Club Bouldin’s Farm Rain Or Shine Jack Appleyard Civitan Club Harold Culler Oak Ridge Military Institute Bisons Tom Young University of North Carolina Lexington Club Central Carolina League George Cowan Ernest Swing Wake Forest Graham High School Sam &. Coe

Thomas Names All Notre Dame Coaches in 1930s All Star List

Alabama coach Frank Thomas, visiting Athens, picks an all star coaching staff from former Notre Dame figures and other major programs. He cites George Gipp as the greatest player he ever saw and praises Tom Hupke as an irreplaceable lineman.

Alabama Grid Notre Dame Athens Austie Downes Yale Frank Thomas Downes Thomas Georgia Georgia Tech Tulane S. A Tennessee Vanderbilt Crimson Tide George Gipp Johnny Cain Tom Hupke Hupke Athens Tanner-Herald Harry Mehre Hank Anderson North Carolina State Noble Kizer Purdue Rip Miller Navy Tom Lieb Loyola Los Angeles Ed Anderson Holy Cross Roger Kiley Auburn Harry Stuhldreher Villa Nova Jim Crowley Fordham Elmer Layden Gipp

Marsh Defeats Pickett Mill Reserves 8 to 1

Marsh beat Pickett Mill's reserves 8 to 1 in a tough afternoon contest. Kirby powered the offense with three hits, limiting Pickett to three.

Marsh Pickett Mill Kirby Pickett

Fuel Oil Delivers More Heat Than Coal, In Pound for Pound

A single pound of fuel oil yields as much heat as two pounds of coal, illustrating higher energy efficiency per unit. This comparison highlights fuel oil's potential advantages for heating and industrial use.

Grant Leads Longwood Tourney Seeded Strife

The 42nd Longwood bowl tennis tournament in Brookline moves to the third round with seeds dominating early. Wilmer Allison tops singles, Lott and Stoef fen head doubles, Parker seeded third, and others like Van Alen Clothier Budge and Tidball press the field as mixed doubles begin tomorrow.

Brookline Mases George Lott Lester Stoeffen Wilmer Allison Austin Tex W. L. van Alen Newport R. L J. C. Supe, Jr Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Southampton N. Y Frankie Parker W. L. Taliaferro Boston William Clothier, Jr Philadelphia Parker Ce Oa Robinson Longwood Berkley Bell New York Johnny van Ryn Jack Tidball Hollywood Calif Henry Prusoff Seattle Don Budge San Francisco

Tars and Bucs Neck and Neck In Piedmont League Action

Norfolk and Wilmington hold a three game lead over Greensboro and Charlotte remains in the top group as action continues. Norfolk outlasted Greensboro 8 to 7, while Portsmouth Pirates beat Asheville 4 to 2. Charlotte fell to Richmond 6 to 8.

Leading Pros Begin Play In Tournament Honoring The Haig

The Walter Hagen open championship at Rochester Centennial draws 64 leaders for 18 hole rounds to decide the top prize of 600 dollars. Star entrants include Runyan Shute Metz Waldr…

Haig Rochester N. Y Walter Hagen Paul Runyan Denny Shute Dick Metz al Waltrous Ky Laffoon Willie MacFarlane Tom Creavy Harry Cooper Olin Mortie Dutra Leo Diegel Gene Sarazen George von Elm Oak Hill Club

Moa Eggs At Dunedin Museum Of New Zealand

The Dunedin National Museum of New Zealand houses two rare perfect Moa eggs. Moa were large flightless birds confined to New Zealand and resemble ostriches. They likely went extinct more than 500 years ago.

Dunedin National Museum New Zealand

United States Maintains 846 Consulates Abroad

The United States operates 846 consulates in foreign countries, reflecting extensive diplomatic presence worldwide. This network supports citizen services, trade promotion, and regional engagement across multiple regions.

United States

Hambletonian 10 Set for Aug 1 at Goshen With Four Contenders

In New York on Aug 7 report notes the eighth Hambletonian stakes with a $40,000 purse and four strong three year old trotters including Muscletone Emily Stokes Reynolda and Bertha C Hanover as top contenders. Muscletone and Reynolda clocked 2 08 1 4 miles and Bertha C Hanover gains status as a frontrunner.

New York Goshen Guy McKinney Marchioness Muscletone Cc. B. Schaeffer Lexington H. M Doc) Parshall Urbana C. Phellis Emily Stokes New York City Hardluck Fred Egan Reynolda Henry H. Knight Chicago Marvin Childs Laurel Hall Rockingham Park Bertha C. Hanover L. B. Sheppard Hanover

Strike Area Quiet After Big Flare-Up

Five thousand textile workers in five mill villages near Huntsville Alabama remained quiet after a flare up of violence tied to the abduction of John Dean organizer of the Alabama Textile Strike.

Huntsville Ala John Dean

Sports Roundup Scores From Yesterday

Richmond defeated Charlotte 68 to 6 while Wilmington beat Asheville 4 to 2. Norfolk edged Greensboro 8 to 7 in a slate of regional games reported yesterday.

Giants Eye Another Pennant in National League Race

Giants hold a three game lead over the Cubs with 60 games left, 26 at home and 24 away. Carl Hubbell back in form and Mel Ott leading the offense, the club projects a strong bid to reach the World Series again. In the American League Mickey Cochrane’s Tigers and the Yankees battle daily, with Detroit a game ahead as both leagues resume action after yesterday’s open.

Giants Herbert W. Barker Associated Press Sports Terry Men of Destiny New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cal Carl Hub Mel Terry Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Mickey Cochrane Stional Tigers Y Yankees Cochrane Rifk Tigers Yankees Yankee Alleghanies Harlem

Chicago at Pittsburgh and More National Matchups

Regional sports cards preview upcoming pro games with Chicago against Pittsburgh Philadelphia facing Boston Brooklyn versus New York and St Louis meeting Cincinnati highlighting rivalries and key showdowns across the schedule.

Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York St. Louis Cincinnati S. Touts

New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia

Results yesterday show no games scheduled.

Games Played Today for New Orleans and Nashville

New Orleans defeated Atlanta 6 to 1 while Nashville routed Birmingham 10 to 0. Only two games on the schedule.

Wit New Orleans Nashville Memphis Knoxville Odenewns Atlanta Evevevent Little Rock Birmingham

Beaumont Tops Galveston 6 1 in Texas League

Beaumont defeated Galveston 6 to 1 in a Texas League game. No Pacific Coast League games were played as teams traveled.

Pacific Coast League

Tigers Triumph In Exhibition Over Flint Club

Detroit Tigers defeated Flint Michigan 12 to 2 in an exhibition game. Boston Braves beat New London Connecticut 2 to 1 in ten innings. Boston Red Sox won 8 to 4 against Reading New York in another exhibition contest.

Detroit Tigers Flint Mich Boston Braves New London Conn Boston Red Sox Reading New York

Injunction Granted Against Minn Firm Over Lumber Code

Judge Gunnar Nordbye issued a preliminary injunction restraining Canfield Dietrich Lumber Co of St. Louis Park Minnesota from violating the retail lumber code price provisions after a two day July hearing. United States Attorney George Sullivan and Robert W Strange led government counsel in NRA litigation. The second item reports Alabama city 30 000 residents see violent strike action after a Dean’s return from Fayetteville Tennessee with two armed men. police and strike leaders urged restraint.

Canfield Dietrich Lumber Co St. Louis Park Minn Gunnar Nordbye United States George Sullivan Robert W. Strange NRA North Alabama Dean Fayetteville Tenn Pistol Point

Fights Last Night

In Chicago Sally Dukelsky won on points over Frankie in Winnipeg by 156% in a reported 10 round bout. In Pittsburgh Moe Butch stopped George Pace while Patsy Hennigan outpointed Jack in eight rounds. In Washington Bob Wilson stopped Cary Wright as Carl Gugginia outpointed Kiki Allen in New York.

Chicago Sally Dukelsky Frankie Winnipeg Man Manhattan Kas Atlanta Pittsburgh Moe Butch George Pace Cleveland Patsy Hennigan Jack Washington Bob Wilson Fiorida Cary Wright Carl Gugginia Florida Kiki Allen New York

Portland match ends with George 174 defeating Passas two falls to one

In Portland, George 174 from Detroit beat Steve Passas of Hartford two falls to one. In Montreal, El Don George 217 Nava of Newark defeated Len 216 East Aurora Macaluso in a separate bout.

Associated Press Portland George Detroit Steve Passas Hartford Conn Montreal el Don George Nava Len East Aurora Macaluso

High Point City Allotment Tax Ordinance 1934

An ordinance defines taxes on real and personal property and poll in High Point for fiscal year 1934 35 to raise funds for debt service and city operations. It sets poll tax of 1 dollar and real estate rates including school plant maintenance street funds and debt interest totaling about 1.66 dollars per hundred. Effective after August 1 1934.

City OF High Point Ottal Council City of Point High Point State of North Car North Caro

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