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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1931
Page
3
Alabama misses title defense as Tennessee ends Crim es bid. Maryland to face North Carolina at 3, Florida vs Tennessee at 4, Duke vs Kentucky at 8, Georgia vs Auburn at 9. Close results marked yesterday with LSU upset by Maryland, Florida toppling Georgia Tech 53 to 48.
Raleigh eastern champion will face Charlotte western titleholder at Chapel Hill next Wednesday for the North Carolina Class A high school basketball championship. Raleigh won the eastern crown by beating Durham 26 to 11, holding the lead throughout. Charlotte had capped its western title by a win over Gastonia earlier in the week.
Administrator's notice announces qualification as administrator of Lottie Harris estate Guilford County. Creditors must present claims by February 7 1932. All debts owed to the estate must be paid promptly. Louis B Haizlip administrator T F P Sanders attorney.
Notice of sale by trustee under a 1927 deed of trust on property in High Point Guilford County North Carolina. The Building Investment Co now owns the mortgage. Sale at the county courthouse in Greensborough at 2:00 PM March 4 1931 to the highest bidder for cash. Property described as Lots 73 74 and part of 75 College Terrace along West Circle Drive.
In Atlanta on opening day of the Southern Conference tournament two of North Carolina’s three entries survived the first round as Duke and North Carolina beat Clemson and Vanderbilt respectively while Kentucky eliminated North Carolina State. Duke’s Rogers led NC’s trio with 14 points, followed by Gammon of NC State with 8 and Carlton of Duke with 7. Close games defined the day with no margin over seven points. total free throws reached 102 with Florida and Georgia Tech each making 25.
The boxer Max Schmeling expects to wed a solid German home-body after boxing. He avoids attention from actresses, keeps tight finances, and travels with his mother who dislikes sea-sickness. He enjoys radio and golf, learns quickly, and once danced on a ship after encouragement.
In Training Camps CLEARWATER Florida February 28 Brooklyn fans gain a permanent record of a Robins attraction a sound movie for Pea Ridge day and his dog calling act. St Petersburg Yankees fielders added to pitchers practice as Joe McCarthy aims for all players to improve. Giants manager John McGraw schedules two exhibition games in Dallas to get players into condition. Avalon Cubs manager Rogers Hornsby plans a six inning game to inspect rookies. West Palm Beach Browns show improved batting in practice. Paso Robles Pirates catcher Hal Finney eyes first base and shows what he can do around the bag.
Trustees will sell at public auction for cash in front of Greensboro courthouse at 2 o clock p m on March 27 1931 the property known as Nos 238 and 240 North Wrenn Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina described as part of land conveyed to Carrie L Welch by A L Burns wife deed February 26 1920. The sale is to satisfy a deed of trust dated November 15 1926 recorded in Book 552 page 208 Guilford County NC and defaulted on. The property includes a party wall right and is located at the northern easterly side of North Wrenn Street.
New Orleans report states Lew Fonseca is in good health and intends to energize Cleveland Indians fans after Eddie Morgan's retirement. Fonseca's arrival signals renewed optimism for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
In Tampa on February 28 the Reds emphasize leg strength for pitchers, using fungo hitting and paper games, with limited focus on live pitching as Dan Howley’s theory suggests a pitcher’s power comes from the legs.
Sacramento report notes Detroit American League members doubt the new ball. Manager Bucky Harris says he cannot see much difference and voices skepticism about the change in official baseball.
Billy Petrolle of Fargo knocked out King Tut of Minneapolis in New York while Sam Mandel of Rockford stopped Dick Gore of Jacksonville in Daytona Beach. A Belgian convict receives three tenths of his earnings upon term expiration.
The High Point Salvation Army team defeated Greenville 27 to 20 in a hard fought game led by Grissom with 12 points and Lilly with seven. Greenville challenged late before High Point’s defense sealed the win. Postgame, Salvation Army fell 39 to 6 to the same local Army unit.
New York hosts the 50th international six day bicycle race starting tomorrow. Seventeen foreign riders from seven nations compete against 13 Americans in the marquee endurance event.
Local girls win over Leaksville led by Lois Stout and Hall as High Point advances toward an undefeated basketball season with a 30-26 win. Stout scores 14, Hall 8, Darnell tops Leaksville with 16 as Greensboro looms for a hard end to the season. In college boxing, North Carolina and Virginia lead a crowded Southern Conference field with 14 semifinals set after daylong bouts and eight more finals anticipated tonight.
RALEIGH Feb 28 The freshman wrestling and boxing teams of State College end their seasons tonight with bouts against the Oak Ridge punchers and batmen at Oak Ridge The boxing lineup likely includes Welling 115 Grey 125 Franklin 135 Gamer 145 Newsom 160 and Skinner unlimited No 175 pound fighter was announced The wrestling squad features Strickland 115 Kidd 125 Tedder 135 Swain 145 Newcomb 164 Cole 175 and Fry unlimited
Sam Olive, 57, former president of the Georgia state senate, collapsed during a Georgia versus Washington and Lee game in Atlanta. He died shortly after being taken to a hospital as the Southern Conference tournament went to overtime with Georgia trailing 32 to 31.
Hollywood police raided a party at William H. Boyd home arresting Boyd for possession of gambling paraphernalia and liquor. Walter L. Catlett and Pat O’Brien were jailed on intoxication charges. Police seized roulette wheels dice tables and more than a gallon of liquor.
Owls exhibit a remarkable ability to rotate their necks nearly full circle, providing nearly 360 degree vision. This adaptation compensates for their fixed eye sockets, allowing broad situational awareness without moving their body.
The first American sheep arrival traces to Jamestown in 1609, marking the start of sheep farming in the colony. This pivotal event linked to early English settlement established a new source of wool and food for colonists.
Greensboro falls to Gate City 38 to 27 in the last game of the season as Hinkle Meiver and Wrenn lead High Point scorers. Gate City’s snappy forward nets 15, Melver adds 11, while Culler tops Greensboro with seven in the late rally. Referee: Johnson.
Mercury notes a mixed day in sports with Georgia Tech upset by Florida and Alabama falling to Tennessee. North Carolina State stumbles while Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky matchups loom for today. Georgia offers a brighter surprise, while Carolina misses another upset pick.
Carolina’s state champions face Virginia Military Institute in a major Southern Conference test at the Tin Can. Freshmen matches start at 7 pm, followed by the varsity show at 8:30. Key bouts include Stallings versus Will at 125 pounds and Albright versus Dewey in 135.
In Durham on February one Dr Frank Graham president of the University of North Carolina spoke at the final sessions of a meeting of the Southern Conference on International Relations. Students from 29 institutions across eight states attended as officers were elected. Pierre De Lanu of the Paris information office and Prof. G G Wilson of Harvard addressed the conference yesterday.
Judge William M. York of Greensboro juvenile court was the principal speaker at Robbins school Parent-Teacher Association fathers night meeting in the school auditorium. He spoke in his usual engaging style before a large turnout of parents.
The Cathedral of the Holy Saviour in Moscow took five decades to complete with an estimated cost around 134,000.00 in local currency. The project spanned roughly fifty years from planning to completion, reflecting long construction timelines.
Four Nebraska and Kansas retail merchants met in Kansas City to fly to eastern markets for spring and summer goods. The first leg of their air trip went with Transcontinental & Western Air to St. Louis.
By power of sale in a trust deed dated March 15 1928 from George R Shiplett and Mabel Shiplett to Wachovia Bank and Trust Co High Point NC as truster default on indebtedness led to foreclosure proceedings. The document cites Book 590 Page 267 and a sale date noted as March 2 1931 with locations and witness details in High Point NC.
Public auction set by the clerk of the superior court of Guilford County North Carolina under a deed of trust dated December 15 1927 securing debt to Citizens Bank of Norfolk Virginia. The sale will be at the east steps of the county courthouse on Hedrick Street and will convey property in Block 8 owned by R C Norfleet and T Edmunds. The sale date is February 24. Funds go to the bank as trustee.
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