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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1936

Page

7

Golf and basketball notes from Sarasota and Hickory events

Wesley Ferri led a field of pitchers in Florida golf play at Sarasota with a 312 score and a 18 stroke lead. Detroit catcher Mickey Cochrane, Cleveland pitcher Willis Hud, and Milwaukee Brewers’ Gar y Braxton were among early leaders. High Point beat Lenoir Rhyne 41 40 after a late rally. Babe Ruth, labeled unemployed, shot 330 in golf as Diz and Jerome Dean posted higher scores.

Sarasota Fila Wesley Fer-ri Boston Red Sox Mickey Cochrane Detroit Ferrell Cochrane Willis Hud Cleveland Gary Braxton Bunker Theilwaukee Brewers Jack Russell Washington Harris Panthers Culler High Point College Cagers Lenoir Rhyne Bears Hickory Powel Crosley Cincinnati Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Miami Babe Ruth Jerome H. Dean Swat Ole Diz

High Point Bisons Face Winston-Salem In Big Battle

High Point High School hosts Winston-Salem High in a Western Conference clash at the local gym at 8 p.m. The Bisons, 1985 champions with four wins and no defeats, seek another title bid as Winston-Salem provides a stern test after recent wins over Charlotte and Greensboro.

Bisons High Point High School Charlotte Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem High Winston-Salem Wade Marlette Greensboro High Twins

Salvation Army Sweeps Three Games By Wide Margins

The Salvation Army won all three games against two Salisbury clubs and the High Point All-Stars. The Red Shield team beat the local All-Stars 37 to 28 after a close third period surge, Mickey scored 11 and Woody Thomas had 132 for the All-Stars. High Point Juniors topped Salisbury Red Shields 34 to 18, with Smith and Hoover leading the locals. The SSA girls defeated the Lassies 46 to 10, Taylor 25 for High Point and Bretton 10 for Salisbury. Pension approvals and denials appeared in the related legal notices, including a case involving H Taylor Brown and Mra Mattie Wagoner.

Salvation Army Salisbury High Point Mickey Woody Thomas Salisbury Red Shields Smith Hoover A. Girls A. Lassies B. Taylor H. Bretton

National League Meets Amid Rumors of Trades

New York date unknown states big league executives convened to discuss the 1936 schedule and potential player moves. Rumors includedParmalee and Orsaiti to the Phillies for Curt via, but official word was not yet heard. Hal Schumacher signed with the Giants on a honeymoon stopover, claimed to be a raise, while Ruppert prepared a significant in-person announcement.

New York National Baseball League St. Louis Cardinals Parmalee Orsaiti Phillies Curt Via Gerry Nugent Bill Terry New York Jants Casey Stengel Kign Dodgers Sey Terry Leslie Hal Schumacher Giants Miami Carl Hubbell Hal Hubbell Col Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees

Roundup of early February baseball chatter and trades

A brisk collection of baseball notes from New York February discussions touches on training contracts with North Carolina, potential moves for Urbanski Frey and Curt Davis, and Phillies price expectations. Trade chatter includes Col. Warren Giles temper, Dan Hill fireworks, and city gossip on announcements and assistants.

Gerry Nugent Tom Yawkey Jake Ruppert Willis Hudlin

Phantoms and Dead Battle Tonight and State Meets

Charlotte report notes two major Big Five clashes as North Carolina hosts Wake Forest while NC State travels to Washington and Lee. State’s Red Terrors dropped a 46 44 extra period loss to V P S at Blacksburg after a 40 40 tie. Appalachian State beat Atlantic Christian 32 20 and heads to Salisbury to face Catawba. Atlantic Christian meets Quekere at Pine.

Elon North State Roye Guilford Catawba Lenoir-Rhyne Davidson Panthers Lenoir-Rhyne Bears High Point Lenoir- Rhyne Bears Appalachian Western Carolina Davidson Wildcats Quakers Ad Guilford Cullowhee Indians Bion Salisbury High Point Panthers Wilson Jefferson City Tenn Carson Newman Guilford Quakers Virginia Randolph Macon Ashland Lynchburg W. Bl. PS. Osb. Fpct Lenoir Rhynes Ww. c CS Catawba A. Oc Martin Tocals MecSwain Lanier Harris Culler Ward Tucker Elon Christians Harrison Zymnasium G. v. & Martin S & Culler Mabemiert Keckees Brinkley B. MecSwerf Litti Fikanadenenais Basse, We Se i Vcaetcecanss 2 2 6 Bi. Seßwain Seg Bardere FE Ibn Cokeschesss Lenoir Brhyse McSwain Amendola Little C. McSwain Hackney Charlotte North Carolina Wake Forest N. C. State Washington and Lee Red Terrors Blacksburg V. FP. L Appalachian State Atlantic Christian College Atlantic Christian Pien

Tribe Infielder Has Finger In Lot of Pie

Cleveland infielder Billy Sullivan recently acquired from Cincinnati diversifies his earnings. He serves as assistant sales manager at a top washing clothing factory, finances a copper paint invention for marine use with his brother, and holds an interest in a firm making elastic asphalt for caulking expansion joints in concrete streets.

Cleveland Billy Sullivan Cincinnati Sullivan

Bailey Named High Point Amateur Softball Commissioner

Bailey Bill Bailey named High Point Amateur Softball Association commissioner to oversee A S A softball activities in the city. He will promote league play and a city elimination tournament with divisions for independent commercial and church teams. District titles lead to Carolinas titles and national world championships in Chicago. Carolinas HQ will assist teams to affiliate.

Charlotte Bill Bailey Park End Amateur Softball Association of America Carolinas Association Bailey A.S. A Chicago Batley

Student Council At Carolina Votes Its O. K. On Graham Plan

The University of North Carolina student council voted 9 to 2 to endorse the Graham plan to de emphasize athletics in the Southern Conference. President Francis Fairley said the plan supports the honor system and amateur status, arguing big time athletics detract from proper functioning. The plan will be voted on by Southern Conference members later this week.

Chapel Hill Theiversity of North Carolina Graham Francis Fairley Monroe Southern Conference

Asheboro Eyed For Ultra Modern Recreational Center

The Asheboro area seeks funds from the Chamber of Commerce to build an indoor recreational building on the high school grounds. Private donations near four thousand dollars were promised last week and another push to solicit business leaders is underway.

Chamber of Commerce

Kilimanjaro Tusks Weighed Quarter Ton Sold for 5000

The Kilimanjaro tusks taken in Africa in 1898 weighed about a quarter ton and fetched five thousand dollars at sale.

Africa

Masked Marvel to face Osborn in Friday arena main event

Masked Marvel returns Friday night to meet Osborn in Curtis Denning's bill at the local arena. The bout headlines a program that also features Casey Berger of Michigan versus Walter Underhill in the opener. Both matches are best two of three falls with 90 and 60 minute limits.

Masked Marvel Osborn Fane Rassini Casey Berger University of Michigan Thunderbolt Walter Underhils Brigade Denning Luttrall Dobie University of Michigan

Gil Dobie Brings Hopeful Momentum to Boston College Football

Newton Mass February 4 The arrival of Gil Dobie at Boston College renews expectations for the Eagles football program. Transfer from Cornell has sparked optimism similar to the Cavanuagh era as promising freshmen and veteran lettermen shape a potential comeback. Coaching staff changes are anticipated before the season resumes.

Gil Dobie Boston College Newton Mass Gil Cornell B. C Fagles Frank Cavanaugh Eaglets Dobie

Seven Widows To Receive Pensions Increases

In Greensboro on February 4 the county board of pensions approved increased annual pensions from 100 to 300 dollars for seven widows of Confederate veterans. Named recipients include Mary F. Clayton Sarah F. McDaniel Eiza Dennis Elisa B. Branch Ellen Jane Mangum Emma Medearia and Susan Ward. Additional applications by Mrs D M Seider of 94 Mrs Wana were filed.

Greensboro County Board of Pensions State Board Mary F. Clayton Sarah F. McDaniel Eiza Dennis Elisa B. Branch Ellen Jane Mangum Emma Medearia Susan Ward Mra Seider Wana

North Carolina knowledge quiz answers from a historical sheet

The document lists answers to questions about NC history including a printer’s error in the oath, Gov Howard Cantwell’s investigation, Gov Spaight’s seed peas gift to Washington, cotton price effects on crops in 1825, Gov Dudley’s Wilmington and Raleigh railroad spike, a 1868 convention honoring Washington, and Gov Worth’s 1866 war cost estimate detailing state wealth and bank capital before the war.

North Carolina Washington George Washington Worth Howard Cantwell Strother & Marcom Raleigh Richard Dobbs Spaight Spaight Mount Vernon Edward B. Dudley Wilmington Weldon

Palm Heart Dishes Attract Jamaican Interest

Portions of palm tree trunks are consumed by Jamaicans with the outer bark stripped down to the heart. The edible portion resembles celery hearts and is eaten pickled raw or as a dish similar to celery.

Jamaica

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