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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

5

Pointers And Tourists In Twin Bill Tonight

Heavy rain and cold weather halted the Pointers vs Asheville Tourists twin bill last night. Elmer Sensenbach announced a likely tonight’s games with Bob Durham and Guy Morton as Brummittmen starters. Goat Walker Night is set for Monday when Winston-Salem Twins visit, Walker to play every position. No advance admission. crowd hoped to help keep the club in High Point amid precarious finances.

Cumailind Osake Asheville Bobby Durham Guy Morton Brummittmen Elmer Sensenbach Winston-Salem Twins Walker Pointett Montgomery

CAPS Take First Game From Patriots Charlotte

In Charlotte Greensboro defeated Raleigh 13 to 7 as Caps' bid for second place collided with rain disruptions. Williams and Brandon of Raleigh homered twice, WIlliamez fueled early runs, while Winston-Salem’s loss to Charlotte kept their lead. Twin errors hurt Greensboro, and Lefty Martin allowed four hits in a four run effort.

CAPS Patriots Charlotte N. C Raleigh Witt Greensboro Durham Henderson Asheville High Point Winston-Salem Hornets Twins Ra- Wigh Lefty Martin

Recruiters enlist two youths into navy earlier this week

Two young men were enlisted at the local navy recruiting station this week. Thomas J. Starling, Jr., of Greensboro, and Francis P. Martin, of Danbury, will compete for entrance to the navy hospital school at Hampton Roads, Virginia. Starling is a Greensboro High School graduate. Martin captained Walnut Cove High School’s basketball team last year.

U. S. Navy Navy Thomas J. Starling, Jr Greensboro Francis P. Martin Danbury Navy Hospital School Hampton Roads Starling Greensboro High School Martin Walnut Cove High School

Largest sea bird al-Datroés spans about twelve feet

The al-Datroés is described as the largest sea bird with a wingspan near 12 feet, highlighting its impressive size in the avian world.

Priest Golf Enthusiast Reaches Toledo Final in Ohio

Father W. B. Danielak of Mary Magdalene Church in Rossford Ohio is described as an avid golfer. He trades clerical robes for golf attire daily and recently competed in the Toledo district amateur tournament, advancing to the finals before losing. He is noted for always wearing long trousers on the links.

Ohio Father W Dantelak Mary Magdalene Rossford Toledo Danielak

Ellen Huckabee Named Director Of Student Activities

Ellen Huckabee, formerly with Duke University, has been named director of student activities at New Brunswick college for women in New Jersey. In Wilson county property totals for this year reach 42 021 984 dollars, down 2 041 814 from last year. Rockingham farmers report concern over rainfall, with 10.68 inches recorded in the first 21 days of August. In Greensboro federal prohibition officers seized three men, over 100 gallons of liquor, and an automobile this week from the local office.

Albemarle N. C Ellen Huckabee Duke University New Brunswick N. J College For Women Wilson, N. C Wilson County Rockingham Greensboro

British MP Arthur Henderson Jr. visits Greensboro farm hosts

Arthur Henderson Jr., a member of the British Parliament, arrived in Greensboro yesterday for a monthlong stay at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. E. B Benjamin.

Greensboro N. C Arthur Henderson, Jr E. B Benjamin

Herson geologist Bryson injured in auto crash releases from hospital

In Herson North Carolina yesterday J Bryson state geologist was released from a local hospital after injuries from a car accident last Saturday Caldwell County commissioners told the State Highway Commission they oppose a convict camp within the county borders seeking to block its establishment officials said yesterday

Herson N. C Herman J. Bryson Lenoir, N. C Caldwell County State Highway Commission

Frank Hawks to visit four Carolinas airports next week

Frank Hawks the internationally known airman will visit Greenville Spartanburg Charlotte and Greensboro airports in North and South Carolina next week. The tour aims to promote aviation and showcase flying skills at local airfields.

Charlotte, N. C Carolinas Greenville Spartanburg Charlotte Greensboro Frank Hawks

Robbery Suspect Identified in High Point Hold Up Case

Winston Salem report says Bill Payne, held on robbery charges, was identified by M. J. Crowder as the man who held him up July 25 at High Point.

Winston-Salem, N. C Bill Payne M. J. Crowder High Point

Baptist minister S. B. May to mark 96th birthday

The Rev. S. B. May, North Carolina’s oldest living Baptist preacher, will celebrate his 96th birthday tomorrow at his home near Yadkinville. Born in the early 1830s, May has long served congregations across the state and remains active in the church community.

Winston-Salem N. C North Carolina Yadkinville

Mars Hill Football Schedule Announced

Mars Hill announces a mostly away schedule for the coming season led by Coach Oren Roberts with returning lettermen and promising newcomers. The slate includes Tennessee Teachers in Johnson City October 8 and Belmont Abbey at Belmont October 24 among others with an open date November 21.

Mars Hill Oren Roberts Roberts Tennessee Teachers Johnson City Boiling Springs Rutherford College Memorial Stadium Belmont Abbey College Belmont Tusculum College Greeneville Tenn Lees McRae Biltmore Junior College

Landis Makes Big Dough In Baseball Salary

Landis earns a $50 000 yearly salary as commissioner of baseball. Judy and Kentsaw Mountain are not clearly connected in the text.

Landis Judy& Kentsaw Mountain Landis

Sharkey Rated As Chief Challenger By N B A

The National Boxing Association ranks Jack Sharkey of Boston as the top challenger for Max Schmeling’s world heavyweight title. Tommy Loughran Ernie Schaaf and Mickey Walker follow, with others like Primo Carnera W L Stribling and Tuffy Griffithe in the list. two divisions lack a titleholder.

Chicago National Boxing Association Jack Sharkey Boston Max Schmeling Germany Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Ernie Schaaf Sharkey Mickey Walker Sharkes Primo Carnera W. L. Stribling N.B. A Rosenbloom Lou Scozza Jimmy Slattery George Manley Battling Bozo Billy Jones Joe Banovic al Gainor Bob Olin Ace Hudkins Harry Smith Dave Shade Jack Thompson Tony Canzoneri Kid Chocolate Bat Battalino al Brown Frankie Gennaro

Moody Holds US Title Bid as Moody Faces Mudford

Helen Moody, the lone American remaining, advances toward a seventh national title at Forest Hills. In the quarterfinals Wednesday, Moody defeated Dorothy Weiser 6 1 6 2 while Miss Mudford edged Mrs Lawrence 4 6. Betty Nuthall and Phyllis Mudford, plus Mrs Whittingstall, reached semis as British players lead the field.

Forest Hills N. Y Great Britain United States Helen Wills Moody Moody Betty Nuthall Phyllis Mudford Eileen Bennett Whittingstall Mrs. Moody Miss Mudford Miss Nuthall Whittingstall Sacramento Calif Nuthall Dorothy C. Shepherd-Barron Mudford Lawrence Or Oakland

Monument for Marx in Moscow Sponsored by Russian Architects

A group of Russian architects sponsors a monument to Karl Marx in Moscow. Iron concrete is specified as the material for the sculpture.

Marx Moscow Karl Marx

Yesterday's Stars in brief baseball roundup

Babe Ruth of the Yankees hit a 35th homer and drove in three runs after two singles against the Browns. Bing Miller of the Athletics collected four RBIs with a single a double and a triple versus the White Sox. George Uhie of the Tigers survived a rough start to beat the Red Sox 11-5 on eight strong innings. Lloyd Brown of the Senators had six hits to top the Indians 6-3. Ben Cantwell of the Braves stopped the Pirates with six hits in a 2-1 win.

Associated Press Babe Ruth Yankees Browns Bing Miller Athletics White Sox George Uhie Tigers Red Sox Lloyd Brown Senators Indians Ben Cantwell Braves Pirates

Fights Last Night by The Associated Press stars list

In Miami Spike Webb of Miami defeated Patsy Pollack of Chicago. In Fort Dodge Owen Phelps of Mesa stopped Chicago’s Harry Dillon in the fourth. In Indianapolis Tracy Cox stopped Eddie Anderson of Cody in the fourth. In San Francisco Fidel La Barba of Los Angeles outpointed Pinto De Sa of Portugal over ten rounds.

Associated Press Miami Spike Webb Patsy Pollack Chicago Fort Dodge Owen Phelps Mesa Ariz Harry Dillon Indianapolis Tracy Cox Eddie Anderson Cody Wyo San Francisco Fidel la Barba Los Angeles Pinto de Sa Portugal

Dizzy Dean from Holdenville to the Major Leagues

Jerome Dean born January 16 1910 in Holdenville Oklahoma details his poor farm roots and early baseball spark He describes family including brothers Paul and Elmer and sister Evelyn and recalls high school glory with Spaulding Oklahoma teams and first pitching breakthrough before leaving school to chase a baseball career with a travel bug and plans for joining the Army in a future installment.

NEA Service, Inc Holdenville Okla Dean Paul Columbus Elmer Evelyn San Antonio Albert Monroe Dean Spaulding Clarence Dean Deans Dean Boys Dizzy

Home Run Leaders and Safe Air Travel Report

The report lists home run leaders led by Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees with 35 and 24, respectively, plus other top hitters across leagues. It also notes American and National League totals and cites a safety study showing air travel is four times safer now than three years ago, with odds of near-death per flight dropping from 1 in 4,000 in 1928 to 1 in 17,000 in 1930.

Associated Press Ruth Yankees Cies Ewsaee Gehrig Wschacowees Goslin Browns Kress Cas Berger Braves Cies Meesees Williams Athletics Cramer Smmes Esseevawes Klein Phillies Averill Indians Ameseseeee Ott Giants Cemsesesssers Foxx Simmons American Esseereseeseees Ste Eaies Washington United States Actuarial Society of America

Babe Ruth 600th Home Run Caps Yanks Win

Babe Ruth hits his 600th career home run in a 11 7 Yankee win over the Browns. Gehrig duplicates the shot as New York seizes the lead in the third inning. Other AL results include Athletics over the Sox in a high scoring clash and Boston and Chicago tied for sixth. Braves edge Pirates 2 1 as Berger homers to widen pennant chase. Raleigh Greensboro Asheville High Point Durham Henderson Charlotte Wineton games listed for today.

Hugh 8S Fullerton, JR Associated Press Babe Ruth George Blachelder Sportsman's Park Grand Boulevard Yanks Browns Louw Gehrig Athletics Philadelphia Chicago Ite Sox Sox Chicago de Sox A’s Roger Cramer Dib Williams Washington Boston Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Wally Berger Ben Cantwell Pirates Brame

Raleigh Beats Greensboro In Low Scoring Night

Results show Raleigh 13 Greensboro 7 and Charlotte 4 Winston 1. Asheville High Point game postponed due to wet grounds while Durham Henderson was affected by rain. Today schedule lists Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Philadelphia with two games per venue except Boston.

Raleigh Greensboro Charlotte Winston Asheville High Point Durham-Henderson Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Boson Louis Cesess Oweess Brooklyn Wee Wee

Results Yesterday Boston Beats Pittsburgh in Rain

In yesterday’s games Boston defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 1 while all other scheduled contests were rained out delaying or canceling remaining action.

Boston Pittsburgh

Baseball Matchups by League for Today

American League schedules Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, and Boston at Detroit as the day’s key games across four city pairings.

Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Detroit

Sports scores summary from the day

Washington defeated Cleveland 6 to 3 while Detroit topped Boston 11 to 6 Philadelphia led Chicago 15 to 12 New York beat St Louis 11 to 7.

Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis

Major League Leaders Highlight Bright 1920s Stats

National League and American League leaders show Terry Giants and Klein Phillies atop batting runs and hits lists. Notable performances include Gehrig Ruth and Gehrig again in RBIs and home runs, with Grove Mahaffey and Haines among pitching leaders.

Terry Giants Klein Patries Rune Phillies L. Waner Pirates Cardinals Hornsby Cubs Vote Gabi Traynor Herman Robins Ott Frisch Cuyler Haines Frankhegge Braves Simmons Athletics Ruth Yankees Gehrig Webb Red Sox Alexander Tigers Johnson Chapman Pitching Grove Mahaffey

Twenty Grand Heads Fast Field In Travers Stakes

At Saratoga on August 22 the 62nd Travers Stakes drew a high class three year old field. Mrs. Payne Whitney’s Twenty Grand leads entries including Sun Meadow Risque Sir Ashley Blenheim and S. T. Brideaux. The mile and a quarter race carries about 40,000 to the winner.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Travers Payne Whitney Katherine EB. Hitt Sun Meadow John D. Hertz Risque Belair Stud Sir Ashley Wheatley Blenheim

Corn stalks for city fuel proposed by Illinois scientist

Urbana Ill in a future plan corn stalks left on fields could be converted into gas to light and heat cities Dr A M Buswell University of Illinois proposes fuel from cornstalk silage and sewage already developed by him for lighting and heating uses

Urbana Ill A. M. Buswell University of Ilinois

One-Legged Star Highlights Mid-Atlantic Swim Meet

In Charlotte August 223 a one legged Chattanooga swimmer Pete Lauter showed speed in water while Rome Georgia’s Ish Williams set records in men’s events. Louise Stuhr of Charleston led defending women’s team though Knoxville surpassed Charleston with 44% points to 24. Other scores: Charlotte 11%, Rome 8, Richmond 4, Wilmington 3, Fish Point 1, Athens 1.

Charlotte Chattanooga Tenn Rome Charleston D. C Pete Lauter Ish Williams Georgia Tech Louise Stuhr South Carolina Flash Knoxville Richmond

National Motorboat Sweepstakes Open In Red Bank

More than 100 racing craft gathered in the Shrewsbury river today for the national motorboat sweepstakes and other races over a two day program. The event is held under the auspices of the Red Bank yacht club and the New Jersey Gold Cup Association. Hair brushes should be washed in cold water to which little ammonia has been added.

Red Bank N. J Shrewsbury River

Silk stocking knitting-frame endures since Elizabeth era

The knitting-frame used in silk stocking manufacture in England remains substantially the same today as at its invention in the Elizabethan era.

England Elizabeth

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