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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1936

Page

6

City wide tennis singles second round begins Monday

The city wide tennis singles championship moves to round two Monday with favorites advancing. Second round matchups include Marlette, Gurley, Zett, Lewis, Steele, OSee, Cofield, Whitley, Schoch, Conrad, Copeland, and others as first round byes and some results are noted with several defaults recorded.

Marlette Gurley Jack Copeland M. J. Zett James Moffitt W. W. Lewis John Bivins Ray Steele Jess Frazier Ed Osee Bill Phillips H. I. Coéfield Hartley Whitley Barrier Schoch Armfield Crary Franklin d A. J. Koonce Retreated Frazier Spencer Zett Lewis Ray Jess Frazier Coffield Hubert Barrier Conrad, Jr Dave Parson Eagles Edgar Hartley

High Point Bisons Face Tough Nine Game Schedule

The Black Bisons of High Point High School open the season Friday September 25 at home against Sanford High. The schedule includes five Western Conference games and four non conference tests, with notable dates against Reidsville Mills Home Winston-Salem Lexington Salisbury Charlotte Gastonia and Greensboro. If undefeated they’ll meet the Eastern Conference champion at Chapel Hill in December. Coach Bolick begins with a week encampment at the Jamestown Boy Scout camp and calls for players to report August 31 for final instructions.

Bisons High Point High School Sanford High Sanford Reidsville High Mills Thomasville Winston-Salem High Winston Lexington High Salisbury Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro High Point Chapel Hill Harry Bolick Wade Marlette Jamestown Bolick

Thomasville to face White Oak at Finch Field Sunday

The Thomasville Chair Makers host White Oak, champions of the Greensboro Commercial League, at Finch Field Sunday at 3 30 p.m. Lefty Weston or Anderson likely to pitch for Thomasville in what figures as a nip and tuck contest against a top Piedmont North Carolina club.

Thomasville White Oak Finchfield Lefty Weston Anderson Piedmont North Carolina

Ragan Maurice trounces White Sox 9-0 in league game

In Finch Field Thomasville, Ragan Maurice defeated Adams Millis White Sox 5 to 0. Fisher pitched six innings before Young finished. Connor led Ragan at bat with four hits as Riley added three. Bolick doubled for the Sox. Sedberry had two hits for Adams Millis.

Fisher Lefty Young Ragan-Maurice Adams- Millis White Sox Finch Field Thomasville Fischer Young Meacham White Sox Riley Connor Barnes Bolick Sedberry Roger Kesh Mock Ban Neavdads Crete Kasei Leievecs Tere Fisher Adams-Millis HPOA Fritz Harris Alsobrook Stamey C. Young Bohannon R. Adams-Millis Russell Mitchem Boltek Shealy Crofts Scott Holt Pisher Ragan- Maurice Mitch Oak and Crowder

Wolfpack Stars Set for Grid Wars

Raleigh August 22 Hunk Anderson NC State football coach arrives to organize drills beginning September 1. He reports most 1936 candidates trained well this summer and should report fit. Bardes, Robinson, Bartles, and others are named as key returnees and hopefuls for tackles, backs, and guard positions.

College Station Raleigh Hunk Anderson N. C. State Howard Bardes Cowboy Robinson Eddie Berlinski Louie Mark Steve Sabol New York State Anderson Mason Bugg Charlie Gadd Bugg Gadd Joe Schwerdt George Fry Eddie Entwistle Alex Regdon Jess Tatum Fry Vince Farrar Regdon Tatum Entwistle MacCarn Herb Kirscher Cecil Brownie Joe Ryneska

Duke Power Defeats McCrary In Inter-City Battle

Duke Power’s Electricians beat league leading McCrary Eagles 2 to 0 yesterday in the Inter-City Industrial league and set sights on Adams-Millis White Sox today at Willis Park at 3 30. Page Dennis held McCrary to three hits while Bobby McFayden allowed six. Duke’s three straight hits produced both runs highlighted by Lord Perry’s sacrifice fly.

Duke McCrary Adams- Millis Duke Power Electricians McCrary Eagles Adams-Millis White Sox Willis Park White Sox Adams-Millis Alrady Lord Perry Lefty Wilson Dukes Wilson Lefty Young Page Dennis Bobby McFayden Clemmer Griffin Craver Gates Smith

Cardinals Hold Full Game Lead Over Pirates

St Louis on August 22 extended its National League lead to a full game as Jim Winford limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to six hits in a 4 3 victory. The Pirates rallied for three runs in the eighth but fell short after Winford preserved the win.

ST. Louis New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Winford Pirates Pittsburgh Jeances Jensen Rene P. Waner Vaughan Ss Suhr Cee Ewer Brubaker Eer Young Saneuee Ever Padden Swift Brown Vere Wane Lucas Stee Ewer Pinney Moore Frisch Martin Deaverees Medwick Durecher Garibaldi Ogrodowek Winford P Sete Seene St. Louis O'se L. Waner Mize Garibald Suler Barr Reardon Goetz

Commercial And Amateur Managers Meet On Monday

Plans for the annual Commercial-Amateur All-Star baseball game will be mapped out tomorrow night at 8 oclock at the M C A when all clubs in the two circuits are urged to send representatives. President W W Lewis calls the meeting to organize the event. Last year the Commercial team upset the Amateur league with a strong showing and interest this year is expected to rise.

W. W. Lewis

Scientist claims precise electron wavelength value

A commercial scientist asserts the electron wavelength is 6.009000000054 centimeters, presenting an exact numeric claim that highlights measurement precision.

Busby Crowned New Linville Golf King

J K Busby of Chicago defeated L Varnadoe of Savannah Ga 10 and 9 to win the Linville invitation golf tournament. Varnadoe was medalist in qualifying. Finals were over 36 holes with morning and afternoon rounds.

Linville J. K. Busby Chicago L. Varnadoe Savannah Varnadoe

Trash Fire Near O A Kirkman Home on West High Street

Firefighters were called just after 11 PM to extinguish a trash fire at the rear of the O A Kirkman residence on West High Street. No damage reported.

West Washington Street Smithdeal Realty Co O. A. Kirkman West High Street

Luttrall Faces Osburn in Friday Night Wrestling

Pro promoter Curt Denning presents Luttrall versus Osburn as the main bout in High Point. Luttrall, recently returned to Texas to ride, clashes with Osburn who impressed by defeating Goon Henry. Also on card Bill Middlekauff meets Ivan Vacuroff after Vacuroff’s debut win over Felice, with Felice labeled Italian.

Luttrall Texas Dobie Osburn Curt Denning Bronx Brooklyn Osburn Bill Middlekauff University of Florida Gridiron Ivan Vacuroff Ivan Tony Felice Felice Vacduroff High Point

Red Sox Pitcher Wes Ferrell Not Ousted for Entire Season

Wes Ferrell faces an indefinite suspension with a $1,000 fine from manager Joe Cronin after leaving the mound against the Yankees. Cronin says the penalty could be appealed after ten days. Ferrell asserts the action was not his fault and plans to return to Boston to train while awaiting further word.

New York Wes Ferrell Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Sox Cronin Kenesaw Landis Ferrell Yankees Boston Yanks Wesley Ferrell Stormy Petrel Red Sox Back Bay Ball Park Gehrig Dickey Selkirk Powell

Church of God to Meet Wesley Memorial in Series Clash

The Church of God and Wesley Memorial softball teams face off in game two of the post season championship on Thursday at 5 30 p m at the high school field. Church of God won game one and Wesley Memorial seeks revenge as tickets benefit the Give A Lunch campaign.

Church of God Wesley Memorial Theague

Duke to Face Colgate in September Classic

Duke football under Wallace Wade prepares for the 1936 season with major holes to fill after 1935 graduates. Clarence Parker will captain the backfield, and Elmore Hackney anchors the line with Sam Gardner and Harwood among key reserves. The Sept 26 opener at Duke is highlighted by a strong need to replace star backs and linemen from 1935. In baseball, Bill Dickey drove a clutch run producing single to beat Boston 3 to 2 in 13 innings, as New York Yankees gain split of series with Lefty Grove and the Red Sox. Gehrig homered to aid the victory. Bronca pitched well for the Yankees.

Durham Wallace Wade Duke Wade Colgate Clarence Parker Elmore (Honey) Hackn Durham Speed Merchan Sam Gardner Tate Harwood Robert Jacander Hackney Parker Pa Cardwell Joe Brun Taliaferro Ulars Charlies Frank Ted Wall New York Bill Dickey Johnny Bronca Yankees Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Lou Gehrig Jimmy Foxx Bronca Grove Egeasenhoig Boston Oan Creenet CE Testis HID Ccc Vereneas Piieaes Acca Eskuloen Almada York Gehrig

Spartanburg Captures Region Junior Legion Title in 11–6 Win

Spartanburg and C. defeats Nashville Juniors 11 to 6 to win the Southeastern American Legion Junior baseball regional title. Lavern Wright earned key wins with nine innings against Charlotte and relief over New Orleans, sealing the regional victory. The team advances to face Middletown’s Northeastern winner for the eastern championship, then a three game series in Spartanburg. The following rounds determine the National champion with Western winner to follow.

Charlotte Spartanburg, & C Southeastern American Legion Nashville, Tenn Spartanburg Middletown Ohio Lavern Wright New Orleans

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