High Point Enterprise West Coast title clinched by High Point crew
At Garmisch Partenkirchen Germany February 12 Pierre Musy and Reto Capadrutt led Switzerland to a four man bobsled championship win in the fourth Winter Games event. Musy Capadrutt posted 1:22.45 1:18.78 1:19.60 1:19.02 for a total 5:19.85. Capadrutt set a course record in his final run as the Swiss topped a strong American entry led by J Hubert Evans and Francis Tyler of Placid NY.
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Garmisch - Partenkirchen
Germany
Switzerland
Pierre Musy
Reto Capadrutt
Musy
Capadrutt
J. Hubert Vens
Francis Tyler
Placid
N. Y
Firth
Tyler
Stevens
Jer
Cockings
Tal
Belgium
Houben
200 Amateurs Enter Charlotte Tourney
Approximately 200 amateur boxers from the two Carolinas began the fourth annual Golden Gloves in Charlotte. Open class champions advance to the National AAU tournament for Olympic spots, while runners-up go to the Carolinas AAU meet at High Point next month to vie for national entry. a novice class is added this year.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
High Point
Estimated 250000 Americans Live in Motor Vehicles Year Round
A study estimates that more than 250,000 people in the United States spend all year living in motor vehicles. The figure highlights housing insecurity and rural and urban disparities affecting mobility and shelter access.
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United States
Engine Misfire From Loose Breaker Point Contact
A loose contact point on the breaker points causes an engine to miss. The faulty point disrupts ignition timing and fuel efficiency, leading to rough idle and potential stalling if not corrected.
Motorists in Palestine Must Carry a Jack for Flat Tires
Readers traveling through Palestine are reminded that local law requires carrying a jack to prevent traffic tie ups if a tire goes flat. The rule emphasizes on the spot obstacle removal to keep roadways moving.
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Palestine
Big Six Looms for Virginia Athletic Teams
Richmond and surrounding universities eye expansion of the Southern Conference to six members in September. The fate of the Big Four Virginia, VMI, Washington and Lee, Virginia Tech hinges on a potential merger for the state track meet. Officials await a joint decision after a Big Four meeting to decide if Spider and Indian entries can join before September.
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Richmond
Old Dominion
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Virginia Tech
Sumner
Tex” Tilson
William and Mary
Big Four
Forest Fletcher
Southern Conference
Vv. M. TL
Monk Younger
Spiders
Indians
Panthers And Triangles Renew Old Feud Tonight
The Y M C A Triangles meet the Purple Panthers of High Point College at 8 pm in the Y gymnasium in a renewed rivalry. Former Panthers captain Bobo Ronyecz plays for the Triangles against his old team. High scorers Woody Thomas Spencer Blow Cooper pace the Panthers as Triangles seek revenge after a close earlier season defeat. Broadus Culler Ray Inther i Harris Towery and Diamond key the Panthers defense and offense.
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Y. M. CG. A. Triangles
Purple Panthers
High Point College
Triangles
Collegians
Bobo Ronyecz
Panthers
Woody Thomas
Spencer
Blow Cooper
High Point Third in Wrestling Tourney Two State Champs Crowned
At Chapel Hill on February 12, Raleigh won boxing with 10.5 points and Charlotte second. In wrestling Barnum Springs led with 36 points, Durham 32, High Point 29, Thomasville nine, Greensboro none. Two state champions emerged: Charlie Parks of High Point at 115 pounds and Lloyd Evans at 105 pounds.
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Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Barlum Springs
Charlotte
Barnum Springs
Durham
High Point High
Thomasville
Greensboro
Pointers
Charlie Parka
Lloyd Evans
L. Evans
High Point
Changaris
Parks
Wilbur
Gaskill
Barium Springs
Meyers
D. Spencer
F. Evans
R. Spencer
Pitts
Flowers
Huckabee
Lucas
Barnhill
Sally
Martin
Thomasville High And Mills Combine Athletics In new system
The Thomasville and Mills Home high schools will merge athletic programs as a single unit starting with the spring baseball season. Under the plan H Werner becomes athletic director and baseball coach, while Charles Kearns adds football and baseball duties. Schools plan to keep existing basketball schedules this season.
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Thomasville
City Board of Education
Thomasville High School
Mills Home High School
Ifs
Charlies F. Lambeth
Thomasville Board of Education
Rongly
Ankin
Theorth Carolina High School Asociation
H. Werner
Thamestyle High School
Charles Kearns
Mills
Werner
Kearns
Barium Springs
Winston-Salem
Charlotte Five Boasts Former College Stars
The Charlotte Y M C A transfers into a Carolina basketball tournament opener at High Point college gym. The Charlotte club, featuring ex UNC stars Dave McEachren and Stuart Aiken, plus Edwards at center, Herries and Peabody from Davidson, has a strong record and several noted wins.
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Charlotte Y. M. C. A
Carolinas
Stuart Aiken
University of North Carolina
McEachren
Aitken
Edwards
Carolina
Charlotte
Herries
Peabody
Davidson College
Carolina Postpones Its Sports Program
CHAPEL HILL February 12. University of North Carolina postpones sports and social gatherings for the rest of the week due to influenza and respiratory infections. Administrative Dean R B House calls it a precautionary action to forestall health emergencies among students.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
R. B. House
School Board Sees Benefit in New Set-Up
The school board and coaches view the new arrangement as beneficial, signaling likely approval and support for its continued use.
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Eral
Marsh and Highland meet in deciding amateur loop game
The Amateur League second half finale features Marsh facing Highland at 8 PM Thursday. Marsh seeks redemption after their lone first half loss to Highland, while Highland, though absent in the first-half standings, previously ended Marsh’s High Point gold medal bid last year. Globe Parlor opens the four game set at 6:30 PM with Amos, Adams Millis Pointers versus Tomlinson, Harris Covington, and DeMolay to follow.
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MARSH
Highland
Mersh
Mareb
Globe Parlor
Personiase.s
Amos
Adams Millis
Tomlinson
Harris- Covington
DeMolay
Harriss-Covington
Stan Marsh
Amos Eee
Adams-Millisabel
Tomlinson «S
DeMolay Comcsean
Bisons Rout Charlotte High in Conference Showdown
High Point Bisons overwhelmed Charlotte High 35 to 23 to tighten their grip on the Western conference lead. Captain Johnny Aitken and Skipper paced the rally as Charlotte briefly closed to within two points in the third period before High Point steadied, leaving the Bisons with seven wins and no losses. Remaining games loom against Gastonia Greensboro and Winston-Salem as they seek a second straight title.
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High Point High School Bisons
Central High
Queen City
Bob Allen
Wildcats
Charlotte
High Point Cagers
Invaders
Johnny Aitken
Skipper
Bisons
High Point
Gastonia High
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
High Point High School
Charlotte High School
BR. Martley
Scocee
B. Hartley
Chastain
Demeonog
Hinkle
Hatcher
SOF Ree
Eshacars
S Ee
Charlotte H
ORO
Olympic track hopefuls meet in San Francisco indoor meet
Track and field candidates for America's Olympic team compete in the citys first indoor meet in 21 years. Californians headline a field including Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist University Floyd Lochner Oklahoma Harold Manning Wichita, with midwest stars and Stanford s Sam Klopstock. Lochner and Manning run against Norman Bright in the two mile.
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San Francisco
Middle-West
Sam Allen
Oklahoma Baptist University
Floyd Lochner
University of Oklahoma
Harold Manning
University of Wichita
Allen
Tom Moore
California
Leroy Kirkpatrick
San Mateo
Sam Klopstock
Stanford
Lochner
Manning
Norman Bright
Rust Threat to Aircraft Engines in Humid Tropics
In many tropical countries, airplane engines and even cylinder bores face frequent rusting due to high humidity. This corrosion can affect engine performance, reliability, and maintenance costs for airlines operating in tropical climates.
Airplanes Licenses Show Most Are Over Four Years Old
About three quarters of all airplanes currently licensed in the United States are more than four years old. The data suggests a large portion of the fleet has not undergone recent licensing updates, indicating potential gaps in ongoing inspection or renewal processes.
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United States
Illinois highway signs standardized by state division
The Illinois division of highways has adopted standardized highway markers and traffic signs to unify road guidance across the state. The move aims to improve driver familiarity and safety by using consistent symbols and color schemes on all routes.
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Ilinois Division of Highways
Season Tickets Going Fast For Golden Glove Tourney
Central Carolina Golden Glove organizers report rapid sale of 250 ringside season tickets for a three night event with potential a fourth night. Tickets cover all matinees. High Point Monogram club to handle sales and volunteers offered to assist. Training runs March 11 12 13 with sessions at Salvation Army and YMCA plus daily practice guidance from coaches and AAU tips.
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Central Carolina
Monogram Club
High Point High School
Enterprise
Harry Bolick Jr
Chapel Hill
Salvation Army
Jack “Red” Smith
Junior A A A Vent Tonight at Convention Hall
Philadelphia notes a junior national A A A track and field championship kickoff at Convention Hall with threats of record shocks in 14 events. Key contenders include Ed Siegel and Eddie O Sullivan in the 50 meters, Temple’s Threadgill Negronce aiming for a world high jump mark, and John T Grady with Fran Nordell in middle distance events. Additional strong runners include John Perry of New York University and Jim Sullivan of Millrose in the 3000 meter steeplechase, with several relays expected to draw fast fields. The program lists rounds of rope skipping, bag work, sparring, calisthenics, and road work as part of the night’s conditioning.
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Philadelphia
Clu
Ed Siegel
Eddie O’sulvan
New York
Threadgill
Temple Negronce
John T. Grady
Paterson
N. J
Fran Nordell
Colegiate
Iron Man
Nordell
John Perry
Jim Sullivan
Millrose Club
Pete Olexy
Penn State
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Winston
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