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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
7
Davidson and rivals begin a crucial two night stretch with Presbyterian at Chapel Hill then N C State in Raleigh after beating both earlier. Duke loss looms as next Charlotte date. Appalachian moves to second in the Little Seven with a 51 to 33 win over Atlantic Christian.
Dukemen wrestling at Durham fall to Blue Devils 20 to 6. Duke State set to meet Davidson Saturday. Boxing action in Durham as Dukemen face Virginia Cavaliers after Virginians lost 4 to 3 to North Carolina. NC State uitmen to battle Citadel Saturday in Charleston.
Belle the Devil from Rumson New Jersey earned top honors in the association of amateur field trial clubs of America, winning the championship as trials concluded at Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia on February 12.
Dr J Leonhardt developed a real internal pile remedy named Hem-Roid after years of study. It claims to heal internal causes with a strong success rate and is advertised by Mann Drug Co with a money back guarantee if it does not end pile misery.
Charlotte Feb 12 The South Atlantic Baseball Association may add former Southeastern league clubs to replace two losing franchises Columbia D C and Augusta Ga both forfeited their spots after cash shortfalls Selma Ala has begun raising 1000 of 5000 required for admission while Columbus Ga and Montgomery Ala also seek Sally membership Directors will vote on applications by telegraph in coming days
In Piedmont League action King Pin defeated Greensboro two of three to move into second place behind a strong crowd. Thompson led Greensboro with a 129 high single and 342 high set, while Payne of King Pin pushed Thompson on totals. In Mixed League Fowler's Store took two of three from City Store, and Sunshine Laundry rallied to beat Palace Barber two of three, with Shackleford posting a 126 high game.
Georgia Tech center Bill Perkins leads the Southern Conference in scoring and aims to break the 130 point single season record set last year by Washington and Lee peers. Perkins has 120 points in 11 conference games, averaging near 11 per game, with Georgia looming this weekend. Meanwhile, two former Tar Heel standouts may join Chuck Collins as assistant coaches next fall.
Paris bout saw Al Brown of New York defeat Nick Bensa of France by decision in ten rounds. In San Francisco Kid Cap ley of San Rafael California outpointed Vincent of Ardmore Oklahoma in a ten round match.
The Danish flag, a red field with a large white cross, is noted as the oldest unchanged national flag in the world, reportedly created around 1218, and has remained in continuous use since then.
Piedmont league officials push spring plans at Willis Park as they refurbish the field after last fall’s football damage. Herman Fink from Concord signs as a right handed pitcher, and Dan Boone notes confidence in rookies. Connie Mack replies to invitation for a two squad Athletics visit led by Eddie Collins.
Catawba Indians defeat the local Y team 35 to 21 in a Little Seven conference clash. Peeler and Robinson led Catawba with strong floor play and scoring. Raper and Yow each topped the Y squad with seven points. Red Whitener added two late baskets for Catawba.
Charles Dryden, famed baseball humorist who coined many terms and nicknames, dies at about 71 in Ocean Springs Mississippi after a decade long paralysis. He worked for Chicago, San Francisco and New York papers and wrote games with a humorous twist that made his headlines memorable.
The High Point Lucky Strike team won three games against the Durham bowlers on Durtham alleys. Pickens led Lucky Strike with 328, Car roll 326, while Bradshaw top Durham with 330 and Ferrell 317. Forsyth alleys visit Lucky Strike on Wednesday February 18 at 8 p.m.
Guilford College quints visit the Guilford Quakers at the Y M C A court at 8 o clock after High Point Y suffered a defeat to the Catawba Indians last night. Raper and T Yow shone in the previous game and are expected to provide strong opposition.
High Point high school teams host three games tomorrow two at home Girls squad riding a perfect season travels to Old Town while boys varsity and White meet Greensboro in a doubleheader Culler emerges as a standout new talent Gate City clash looms Coach Wade Marlette directs in top shape Girls under Mildred Walker and Saress Ellerbe expected to extend their winning streak First game starts at 7 15 with the varsity to follow
HOT SPRINGS Ark Feb 12 George Pipgras star New York Yankee pitcher was in a hospital here after an emergency appendicitis operation. Doctors called the operation highly successful and said his condition was extremely good with a narrow escape. He is expected to leave the hospital before a month and will not resume strenuous activity for about four months.
Duke prepares for a return from Tennessee and a Saturday night showdown with North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The 1931 Devils schedule includes Wake Forest, Davidson, and Sewanee, with a key conference drive aimed at Atlanta. Freshmen will face the Tar Babies prior to the varsity game while both teams push for a strong conference record.
A brief product note claims to stop indigestion of all types by instantly neutralizing excess acid and halting fermentation. It asserts relief from mild discomfort to more inflamed conditions, making food seem sweeter and easier to digest.
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