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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1936
Page
5
Preseason survey of 1935 Southern Conference teams shows stronger squads and a tighter race for the title. Training starts Tuesday with each school fielding many sophomores and veterans, including Clemson, North Carolina, and Michigan (implied) rivals, as coaches prepare lineups for September contests.
Harry Williamson of High Point, a leading half miler, helped the American Olympic relay team to a world record lowering performance. The British crowd praised Williamson and teammates Woodruff Hornbostel and Young after the Empire-US meet drew 90,000 spectators, a record attendance.
The piece lauds Harry Williamson for his Olympic performance and influence. It highlights Owens as a top sprinter and Williamson’s popularity at the Victoria hotel and in High Point. It notes Williamson plans to return around September 1 and may seek future coaching or civic roles, urging the city to honor his achievements.
Yesterday results show St. Louis defeating Brooklyn 6 2 in baseball with Cincinnati 6 4 over Philadelphia and Pittsburgh 4 3 over Boston. New York 6 8 lost to Chicago 1 6 in a separate matchup and indicate varied outcomes across teams and cities.
The record shows Boston 3 5 Cleveland 2 1 New York 8 4 Chicago 1 1 Philadelphia 5 2 Detroit 4 3 Washington 8 7 St Louis 4 4.
The North State Officials association re elected Bunn Hackney of High Point as secretary treasurer at its Greensboro meeting. J L Perry of Reidsville was elected president with M P Knight and Joby Hawn as vice presidents. A football officiating clinic with UNC coach Raymond Wolf was also held.
The Rosemary Spinners of Roanoke Rapids and the Carolina Transfers of Charlotte earned spots in the Carolina softball final at Roanoke Rapids after semifinal wins. Rain postponed the championship from Saturday night. Roanoke Rapids defeated Palace Pharmacy Asheville 8 to 5. Transfers beat Winston-Salem Royal Arcanums 11 to 10.
The United States reports 8 000 miles of multi lane hard roads 967 000 miles of two lane hard roads 160 000 miles of concrete as phalt 324 000 miles of state roads 975 000 miles of surfaced roads and 2 676 000 miles of secondary country and township roads.
The 1936 squad returns 18 lettermen. kicking needs work, but overall outlook is positive for Wake Forest. William and Mary must find new ends, veterans remain for other positions. If sophomores prove capable reserves, Indian prospects rise in Conference debut. The Citadel relies on sophomores Andy Sabados and Chet Smith as heavier Bulldogs. Training bids awarded to 39 men.
In Greensboro at Sedgefield Country Club on August 31, seeded players advanced as Lucas Abels of Greensboro moved into the fourth round of the North Carolina closed tennis tournament. Archie Henderson defeated Sam Ravenel 6 3 6 3 in the day’s feature. Mary Hanson beat Margaret Binson 6 2 6 0 in women's singles.
LeRoy Earnhardt led Duke Power Electricians with four for four, a home run, a double and two singles as they beat Bossong 9 to 8 in an Inter-City league game. Page Dennis pitched six innings before surrendering nine hits while Duke held on through the ninth. Attendance 300.
RALEIGH Aug 31 Eugene Brown director of the State Division of Institutions and Corrections said there were 6,632 mental patients in state institutions at the end of July The state prison population stood at 8,650 On July 109 children under 16 were in jails up from 86 in June 135 insane in county jails in July vs 210 in June 645 physically defective in orthopedic hospitals or schools for the deaf and blind 62 aged in Confederate Soldiers and Women homes 857 juvenile delinquents in training schools.
Garrett, a former area standout, defeated Alfred Oliver’s successor E. Wood 1 up to claim the Emerywood Country Club title. After a 4 up first-18 hole edge, Wood closed to two by nine, but Garrett pulled ahead and finished on the 18th. Wood shot 85 and Garrett 87.
The Commercial league All Stars chase a repeat win against the Amateur league in Willis Park Friday at 8 p.m. Coaches note last year’s Amateur triumph was aided by Bob Haney, now absent, as Charlie Kearns of Mills Home fields a strong Mills team for the showdown.
The lineup features Watson or Smith on the mound with Smith or Wilson catching. Thornburg will handle first base and McDowell or Haney second base. Third base honors go to Honey of Allen Jay and Elder of Snow Lumber. Fulton and Miller duel at shortstop, with seven capable outfielders vying for three spots. A Thursday practice at Civitan field gears up for Friday’s gate benefiting underprivileged boys and High Point football.
Eva Bain aged 25 was arrested near Wade Cumberland county by federal agents and jailed in Wake county to await a federal court hearing Monday on charges of harboring and aiding Arthur Richard ada automobile thief.
Federal agents said the woman traveled with Nadau after his escape from law officers in Cheraw D C last year Nadau is serving five years in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.
A vast set of twelve hundred typewritten pages documents the computations used to determine the strength of a leading edge air liner. The notes indicate comprehensive structural analysis and safety considerations underpinning the aircraft design.
Major League batting leaders include Averill and Gehringer with Indians and Yankees for top averages. Gehrig leads runs and home runs while Trosky and Medwick top RBIs and hits in the league. Pitching marks feature Lucas of the Pirates and Hubbell of the Giants with strong win totals.
Southeastern Conference coaches pegged Louisiana State and Auburn as front runners for the coming season with Bernie Moore and Jack Meagher guiding near equal teams. Other contenders include Georgia Tech Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Vanderbilt and Mississippi State in a wide open race where no team is seen as undefeated.
New York Aug 31 College leaders expected to gain stronger representation or control of the American Olympic association before Japan's invasion in 1940. The A A U seeks to maintain order while colleges push for equity. Dr. Joseph Raycroft cites a 1924 trend toward shared power and calls for cooperation to resolve issues.
The article states that keeping the United States road system in its current state costs approximately 400 million dollars annually. It mentions the ongoing financial requirement to preserve roads and infrastructure.
In an 11 inning city title game the Ragan-Maurice Cubs edged the Thomasville Chair Makers 3 to 2. Fisher likely starts for the Cubs and Lefty Weston for Thomasville in tomorrow’s 4:30 p.m. rematch at Finch Field. Aderholt led the losers with three singles. Bill Mack and other Cubs contributed hits as the extras decided the outcome.
High Point golfer Bill Snow captured the second flight title at the Myers Park invitation tournament in Charlotte yesterday. He defeated L M Graves of Statesville 1 up in a tight championship match.
A recent analysis finds gasoline taxes collected over the last sixteen years exceed five hundred million dollars, affecting drivers nationwide. The report highlights tax revenue tied to fuel sales and discusses implications for transportation funding and consumer costs.
Giants hold a four game NL lead as Hubbell wins 20th and Ott belts a ninth inning homer to spark an 8 6 victory. Cubs drop to third after a nightcap loss while the Cardinals move up. Yankees sweep the White Sox as Red Sox win a doubleheader to widen the gap. Dodgers split with the Gas House Gang and other pennant pictures shift across leagues.
Jimmy Hines, 31, of Garden City, wins the Glens Falls golf open with a 277 total, finishing four ahead of Pau Unyan. Hines posted rounds of 70 and 69 to extend his early pace, while former champions Tony Manero, Bobby Cruickshank, and Bill Mehthorn miss the money group.
Henry Poe of Durham defeated Erwin Laxton of Charlotte 3 and 1 to win the fourth annual Myers Park invitation golf tournament in Charlotte yesterday.
It is estimated that for every traffic fatality there are about 36 non fatal injuries and for every injury there are at least four ae s causing property ony.
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