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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
2
Representatives of ten clubs will meet Thursday for a dinner to discuss a proposed Inter city Industrial baseball league. The idea has been suggested before but now may move toward definite action as professional baseball appears dead in High Point.
Atlantic Christian Bulldogs enter the North State Conference Tournament March 27 28 29 at High Point College February 27 led by captain Hayes and forward posts Scott Cap tain Hayes Dawson guard Bass Rogers and Walters. The team rests in the cellar but could surprise if recovered from influenza and post a balanced offensive effort.
Greensboro and Winston area leaders expect a compact fast Inter-City Industrial league. Mills and firms from Asheboro Winston-Salem Thomasville and High Point plan to sponsor teams. Invitations sent to Bossong McCrary Unique Furniture Atlantic Greyhounds Duke Power Adams Millis and others.
In Charlotte on February 17 the fourth annual Golden Gloves finals crown boxing champions in sixteen divisions including eight novice classes. The event follows eliminations that began last Wednesday after 170 entrants survived to reach tonight’s 32 finalists.
Parchment records in England may not be sold for commercial purposes unless they have been examined by a state expert, a rule emphasizing public provenance and archival oversight.
Garmisch Partenkirchen Germany Feb 17 crowds of 130000 filled the ski stadium for the closing events of the fourth Olympic winter games. Nazi officials and Birger Ruud highlighted the day as thousands left muddy venues and two were injured in the stampede. Attendance for the ten day event neared one million with 800000 admissions. Norway led in many events as the US trailed in bob sledding.
Washington and Lee sophomore center Spessard and Pennington of Clemson close in on North Carolina State star Connie Berry in the Southern Conference scoring race. Berry leads with 114 points as Spessard reaches 106 and Pennington 103 after eight and nine games respectively amid upcoming league clashes and intermember contests.
Johnny Revolta, the National PGA champion, won the Thomasville open with 283 for 72 holes to claim $700. Ghezzi of Neal New Jersey took $450 for second with 284, Ky Laffoon earned $350 for third with 286, and Gene Sarazen of Brookfield Center earned $250 for fourth with 288.
The Big Five race likely breaks this week as N C State, Carolina and Duke face key opponents. Duke beat Carolina in Chapel Hill, while N C State delays with influenza and schedules two South Carolina games and a Clemson visit.
Philadelphia obit reports Thomas Shibe, longtime president of the Philadelphia Athletics, dies at 70 from heart ailment and illness after winter trip to Florida. His death sparks speculation on successor with Connie Mack and Shibe’s brother among rumored possibilities.
Police recovered two pairs of shoes from the home of Jason McClary and John Russell, both of 503 Baptist Street, following complaints by R. C. Motor Lines of stolen merchandise in transit. Warrants planned for latency charges as officers suspect more shoes were sold.
Police probe a hit and run on South Hamilton Street, hitting Herman Sny der's parked car on 418 South Street. Plan to remove Bob Lamet to Lexington tonight to face charges of breaking and entering and larceny for thefts from box cars, stores, factories and warehouses. three others charged, two in custody, bonds set at 85,000 each.
The athletic council of North Carolina State College in Raleigh deferred choosing a graduate manager of athletics until June 16. The post had been rein stated after a years-long removal. The Graham plan to de-emphasize athletics was not discussed.
A local editor scolds City Manager E M Knox over puzzle‐solving mania touching churchgoers. A letter to George Craven jokes about mudded Trinity Archdale roads and goldfish in potholes. The Reading Times puzzle asks how 100 rings costing different values were bought for $100, with a published solution.
Leon Shrpe aged 24 was arrested by police on charging operating a taxi for Blue Ribbon Taxi without posting liability bond. He is the third driver arrested to date with two others charged Saturday. Bond set at 100 dollars per defendant. each offense carries a 50 dollar fine.
A new method uses a powder to secure dentures with a pin like adhesive. The product claims teeth stay firm and comfortable without gummy sensations and even sweetens breath. Available from druggists in three sizes.
The 1936 college football rule book is nearly unchanged from 1935 after three days of review by the National Collegiate Football Rules committee in Palm Springs. A major change ends the slow whistle, speeding stoppage and play. Other edits include allowed blocked punt play prior to scrimmage, restrictions on forward pass receivers, half rules, punter protection, penalties for late second-half readiness, and updated uniform numeral standards.
Police recovered two stolen cars in the city. The vehicles belonged to R. T. Bush of Yanceyville and J. D. Stout of 1220 East Green Street. They were stolen Friday night and found by officers earlier.
Chicago professor George A. Works asked nine conference colleagues to consider a new inquiry into the Wisconsin athletic department turmoil. He believes the Wisconsin board of regents violated conference rules by ousting Dr. Walter E. Meanwell and coach Clarence W. Spears. Madison buzzed with talk that Guy Sundt might become director of athletics.
Having qualified as administrator of Elizabeth R. McLeod estate in Guilford County North Carolina this notice asks all claimants to present verified claims by January 2 1937 else barred. Debtors should settle promptly. January 20 1936 E Vernon McLeod administrator.
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