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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1926
Page
2
Braves Hopeful Of Good Position For 1926
Boston reporters note the Boston Braves, buoyed by a strong finish, project a first division spot in 1926. About 60 players will report in St Petersburg on February 21 for southward workouts, with trades bringing Brown and Taylor to fill infield and catching roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Braves
St. Petersburg
Fla
Southland
Providence
Jimmy Johnston
Brooklyn
Mickey O’niil
Felix
Brown
Taylor
Dodgers
Hart Riconda
Portland
Riconda
Athletics
Duffy Lewis
Red Sox
Archie Kelsey
Waterloo
Horace Kibbe
Eddie Taylor
Herb Thomas
Burrus
Gutreau
Bancroft
Johnson
High
Padgett
Rhonda
Thomas
Wilson
Boston College
Walsh
Neil
Mann
Barron
Hogan
Somerville
Charlotte, N. C
Thrasher Hopes to Join High Point Pointers
Swampy Thrasher favors a High Point contract once the Pointers return to organized baseball. Watkinsville Waller nicknamed Wallop has wintered in High Point and says he likes the Furniture City and is a free agent ready to sign with the Pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hest
Thrasher
Watkinsville
New Danville Piedmont Club Tops 1926 Plans
New owners TRANG NICKLIN and Bob Higgins confirm Hardin Herndon will not return to the Leafs in 1926. Higgins is slated to manage the club while Sarge hints at retirement, a yearly tease from the veteran figure in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trang Nicklin
Bob Higgins
Danville
Hardin Herndon
Leafs
Higgins
Passaic Wonder Quint Fades From Local Fame
Passaic’s famed high school basketball quint that once won 100 games in a season and put the New Jersey city on the map has faded from public attention. The team’s members may have dispersed to colleges, continuing to chase records as they join new college squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passiac
N. J
New Jersey City
Purple Panthers Edge Blues After Triple Overtime
Purple Panthers from High Point College lost two Virginia battles but fought hard. In Richmond, the Blues required three overtimes to win 36 to 34, with the Panthers tying the game early in the final period and showing stubborn resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Purple Panthers
High Point College
Virginia
Richmond Blues
Old Dominion
Panthers
When in Rome order spaghetti
Fragments hint at Italian dining whim and varied imagery. A playful, rhythmic collection mentions water milk hash-house lace and silk in a surreal, nonspecific scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Poets Are Born Not Paid Idea Sparks Debate
A misused quote on artistry prompts discussion about whether poetry is instinctive or rewarded, drawing reactions from readers and writers who favor natural talent over monetary compensation.
Hot Springs win by Jack Willis seals TKO in Arkansas
San Antonio boxer Jack Willis defeats Dude Martinez of New Orleans by technical knockout in Hot Springs. In Youngstown, Dick Evans battles Morrie Schlaiffer of Omaha but the bout ends in the ninth round on a stalling charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Jack Willis
San Antonio
Dude Martinez
New Orleans
Youngstown
Ohio
Dick Evans
Morrie Schleaiffer
Omaha
Chisholm Named Manager Of Piedmont Baseball Club
Winston-Salem January 13 AP report says C. Y. Chisholm longtime Twins catcher was named manager and J. F. Smith elected president of the Piedmont baseball club. Chisholm played for the Twins last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twins
Winston-Salem
Cc. Y. Chisholm
J. F. Smith Deal
Piedmont Baseball Club
Chisholm
Ty Cobb Shatters Records Across 1925 Season
Chicago January 13 AP report notes Ty Cobb set new records in nearly every game of the 1925 season. He extended career marks for lifetime batting average big then hit .378 in 1925 while adding to totals in runs, hits and other categories though not breaking base stealing records that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Cap Anson
Anson
Tyrus
Randolph Macon trip after dramatic Richmond setback
High Point college fell to the Richmond Blues 36 to 34 after three extra periods in a hard fought contest. Willard De Marco and Hill sparked late rallies as Wharton sealed the win for Richmond in the final seconds. High Point travels to Ashland to face Randolph Macon varsity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
High Point College
Richmond Blues
Blues
High Point
Willard
Demarco
Manning
Agai
Hill
Holliday
Bill Wharton
Purple Panthers
Ashland
Randolph- Macon
High Point Blues
Easens
Holland
Griffith In Trouble Over Salary List
Washington, Jan 13. Goose Goiin Dutch Reuther and Bennett Tate clash with President Griffith over 1926 contracts. Goiin demands a higher figure, Reuther signals his wage request, and Tate has unsigned his deal seeking more pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Washington
Goalin
Dutch Reuther
Bennett Tate
President Griffith
Washington Senators
Reuther
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tate
Senators
HURLERS TRADED AS BASEBALL LEAGUES MAKE DEALS
At Catalina Island NASL session several moves were announced. Nashville trades pitcher Ross to Salisbury Piedmont for pitcher Charlie Brown who played for Charlotte in the South Atlantic. Houston acquires pitchers Hard and CC Davenport from St Joseph in exchange for George Swartz and cash. Augusta Sally League purchases Luke Williams Dutch Dittman and Homer Adcock from Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalina Island
California
Nashville
Southern Association
Ross
Salisbury
Charlie Brown
Brown
Charlotte
Houston
Hard
Davenport
St. Joseph
Gabby Street
Augusta
Luke Williams
Dutch Dittman
Homer Adcock
Muskogee Club
Western Association
Cardinal Mercier Improves After Operation
BRUSSELS Jan 13 Cardinal Mercier continues to improve after his recent operation and is now considered out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercier
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Y Basketteers Prepared To Face Catawba College
Coach W F Bailey's Orange and Black team aims to beat Catawba College on the Y court at 8 30 tomorrow night. The locals train hard in good shape and seek to extend a winning run after a prior victory over White Oak. Catawba boasts a successful season and the Y squad vows a fast pace and strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bailey
Catawba College
Orange and Black
White Oak
Development Plan Shows Results for North Carolina Wood Product Ad
Secretary Sizemore of the chamber of commerce received a letter from the state Department of Conservation and Development. Wade Phillips of Lexington organized the department and sent quotations to chamber secretaries across the state to inform inquiries about North Carolina locations for wood product manufacture. The effort aims to highlight state advantages and boost advertising beyond its borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Conservation and Development
Wade Phillips
Lexington
Phillips
North Carolina
Department
the Inquirer
Wheat Market Dips on Western Decline
Weakness developed early in the wheat market with unexpected price declines at Liverpool and Buenos Aires causing strong selling of future deliveries. Chicago opened 7 to 8 cents lower, then general decline spread to corn and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
Chicago
Golfers Ready For Texas Open Start
Scores of amateur and pro golf celebrities gathered at Brackenridge Country Club San Antonio for final practice as the Texas open tournament opens tomorrow. About 150 entrants are expected with 100 likely pros including Harry Cooper Joe Tunesa Joe Kirkwood and Bob MacDonald among the field. Also listed are Al Esginoss Al Smith Al Watrous and other renowned players from across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Brackenridge Country Club
Harry Cooper
Dallas
Joe Tunesa
New York
Joe Kirkwood
Bob MacDonald
al Esginoss
Chicago
MacDonald Bmith
al Watrous
Grand Rapids Midh
New York Cotton Opens Steady With Small Ques Behind
The New York cotton market opened quiet and fairly steady with near months holding gains of 2 points to losses of 2 points. After initial selling by recent buyers and southern sellers, declines of 5 points appeared but then eased, with May futures dipping to 19.44 and rising to 19.49 as the market held around steady near 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
From Farm to Medicine The Dr Pierce Biography
A narrative of Dr. R. W. Pierce rising from farm labor to medical study in Cincinnati 1862, later practicing in a large district. He founded the World's Dispensary in Buffalo and popularized Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, sold nationwide for over six decades. The remedies, prepared from roots and herbs, were distributed through druggists and marketed as tonics and blood purifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
R. W. Pierce
Titusville
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
United States
Doctor Pierce
N.o
Bootleg Egg Graft Prompts Fresh Market Storm
A quirky note touts fresh eggs from a bootlegger claiming real new stock. The message frames illicit eggs as a novel, desirable product in a bold, tongue in cheek style.
Lowe Bound Over To Higher Court In False Pretense Case
In a police court session lasting most of the afternoon, L. J. Lowe and P. S. Allen faced charges of false pretense connected to a six weeks subscription drive for High Pointer. Probable cause was found against Lowe with a $1,000 bond. Allen was dismissed. The case involves a Chrysler sedan prize and alleged paid guarantees to Mrs. Garland and Mrs. Ingram. Local and Randolph county jurisdictions will hear further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Garland
Roy Ingram
L. J. Lowe
P. S. Allen
Lowe
Allen
High Pointer
Randolph County
Ingram
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