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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1937

Page

8

Double Bill Opens Season for High Point Bisons

The Black Bisons of High Point high school host Gastonia in a Western Conference double bill tonight. At 7 pm the wrestling team faces Greensboro while the 8 pm basketball game follows. High Point seeks strong form despite center Garland Causey absence, with Charles Idol stepping in.

Black Bisons High Point High School Gastonia High School High Point High Greensboro High Salisbury High Thomasville High High Point Greensboro Bisons Gastonia Garland Causey Charles Idol

Ten Bouts On Saturday Card At Y M C A Meet

Ten boxing bouts and a wrestling match at the Y M C A feature a program against Winston Salem. Wrestling starts at 7 30 p m with boxing following amateurs. Winston Salem previously won by 6 1 2 to 1 1 2 and coach Jack Smith expects a Twin City upset. Local fighter Orville Little joins as heavyweight and Worth Grant moves to lightweight. Extra bouts Wood v Fields 135 lb Pough v Brooks 155 lb Norman v Dennis 175 lb.

Fisth Winston- Salem Winston-Salem Jack Smith Twin City Orville Little Mateur Worth Grant Wood Vs. Fields

Oak Ridge Beats Local Swimmers In Meet

The Oak Ridge Military Institute swim team defeated High Point 42 to 34 at Oak Ridge. Readouts detail finish order for 40 yard freestyle 100 backstroke 100 freestyle 220 freestyle diving and relays with Oak Ridge and High Point athletes named.

Oak Ridge Military Institute High Point High Tank Oak Ridge Stone Gibson High Point Powers Ballentine Venable Crichton Green Harris Sykes Jessup Preston Koontz Simms

Legion's Committee on Athletics Names New Chairman

Belmont's R. D. Hall is named chairman of the state's American Legion athletic committee. Joining him as vice-chairman is R.8. Kirby of Charlotte with Arthur B. Corey of Greenville W. C. Moore of Kinston A. D. Patterson of Henderson Claude S. Spears of Fayetteville and Barron Caldwell of Marion named to the panel. Announcement came from state commander Wiley Pickens at Lincoln ton.

Lincolnton R. D. Hall of Belmont American Legion

Two More Battles In Junior High Play

Rooms 210 and 3 posted wins in the annual Junior High Intramural basketball tourney yesterday. Room 210 defeated Room 106 20 to 11 while Room % beat Room 1 19 to 2.

Rooms Room 106 Room 210 Room Room 1

Adams-Millis and Triangle Ready for Second-Place Showdown

Merita leads the Industrial league with an undefeated stretch but rests tomorrow after noon at the Y M C A. Adams-Millis and Triangle vie for sole possession of second, with both aiming to extend the gap as Allen Jay meets Thomasville Chair and Paper Box faces Marsh. Hack Spencer top scores at 49 while Red Dawson of Triangle eyes the rise with 44 and Blow Cooper from Adams-Millis remains a scoring threat with 39. Industry standings show Adams-Millis 4-1, High Point Paper Box 2-2, Thomasville Chair 1-3, and Allen diversiations 0-4.

Y Juniors Calvary CCC Mills Hack Spencer Merita Hack Red Dawson Triangle Dawson Blow Cooper Adams-Millis Industrial Catkee Es ORDO Thomasville Chair MaRies Adeainas Allen Df Ccénevas Hack” Spencer Cooper Wheelis Uae Thomas High Point Kaney Thomasville Barrier Steele Cee Cucuese Brown Pouty Eecees Accuss Eveesees Highland Renee Eese Stone Harriss-Covington Esenne Seuss Batley Amateur League Globe Parlor Gftfte Jodes Hoover Broadus Cal Sizemore Ram Stroud van Lily Renee Enee Kannapolis Ridge Raper Crayton Bailey Ferguson DeMolay Hedrick Culler TPP Pheer D. Thorburn C-Ssscens Spencer Albertson Mattocks Emma E Hutchens Peeler Feargureon Seeenseseees Whitt Rene Owe Werner Renee Rene NorMan Renee Harris-Covington Amos Stewart Martin Carroll Etree Wee Cook Adams-Millis Gfrrite Wright Trotter Younts Loflin Adams-Millis Steet L. Jarrett Loflin

Industrial League and Commercial League Schedule Tie

Industrial League games include Sam Allen Jay versus Thomas at 2 00 Adams Millis versus Triangle at 2 45 Paper Box versus Marsh at 3 30. Commercial League features Saturday Co C versus Mills Home at 1 00 and Friday Juniors versus Calvary at 7 00.

Sam Allen Jay Thomas Adams-Millis Triangle Paper Box Marsh Commercial League Co. C. C Mills Calvary

Wolves and Deacons suffer bad beatings in rival clashes

North Carolina State falls 33 53 to Duquesne at Raleigh while Wake Forest loses 33 55 to George Washington in Washington. Connie Mac Berry and Fortney each score 12 for State. Wake Forest defeats Atlantic Christian 4 3 in Wilson. Appalachian at High Point and Wake Forest at Roanoke on tonight schedule.

Charlotte N. C Dukes Red Terror Berry Fortney Wake Forest Little Atlantic Christian College Wilson Elon Roanoke Appalachian High Point

Tuna Sold in Half-Pound Cans Despite Massive Size

The tuna, a fish that can exceed 1,000 pounds, is commonly sold in half-pound cans. The note highlights the contrast between its potential size and the common packaging method.

Van Mungo Seeks 15000 For 1941 Season

Brooklyn directors may face reality as pitcher Van Mungo demands 15000 to pitch this season. The column notes boxing figure Eddie Borden’s handover to Billy Stevens, and mentions Bitsy Grant aging out of Davis Cup consideration.

Eddie Brietz New York Brooklyn van Mungo Billy Stevens Eddie Borden Bitsy Grant

Bees to get regular eating place in St. Pete spring

Proxy Bob Quinn gave each Boston Bees player six dollars a day for meals but most funds went to slot machines during last year’s stay. This season the team moves to a nearby hotel with a dining room. If an anti fight boycott passes, Max Schmeling’s southern exhibition tour may be canceled. Chuck Dressen predicts Cubs weaker Giants no better and rest stronger.

Boston Bees St. Pete Bob Quinn Bees Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Chuck Dressen Cubs Giants

Fresno’s Three Big League Pitches Live in Town

Hymie Caplin faced Krieger’s ruling with a torrent of words and hands in Fresno. The city hosts three former MLB stars: Orville Overall a Cubs ace, Dutch Leonard of the Red Sox and Tigers fame, and Monte Pearson who once toppled Carl Hubbell in the World Series. Larry French also performs at Visalia nearby. Overall is a bank president, Leonard runs a winery, and Pearson pursues hunting and fishing in the off season.

Hymie Caplin Sally Krieger Fresno Cal Orville Cubs Dutch Leonard Boston Red Sox Detroit Tiger Monte Pearson Carl Hubbell Larry French Visalia Leonard Pearson

Birds shed teeth to stay light and fly free

The text explains that birds evolved to lose teeth and heavy jawbones to reduce weight, enabling efficient flight. This natural adaptation allowed birds to become lighter and more agile, supporting their aerial lifestyle.

Top-Flight Women Golfers Enter Augusta Golf Meet

A field of leading women golfers began the Augusta titleholders tournament, a 54 hole medal event in Augusta Georgia. Patty Berg, Helen Hicks and Babe Didrickson headline a strong start with rivals Jean Bauer Helen Dettweiler Kathryn Hemphill Dorothy Kirby and Elizabeth Gordon among entrants. The event carries no cash prizes.

Augusta Pert Patty Berg Augusta Country Club Minneapolis Helen Hicks Hewlett, L. L Mildred Babe) Didrickson Jean Bauer New York State Providence R. I Helen Dettweiler Maryland Baltimore G. ©. Blaisdell Maine Oakland South Carolina Kathryn Hemphill Columbia Greenville Jane Cothran Dorothy Kirby Georgia Atlanta Helen Waring Pinehurst Elizabeth Gordon

Wrestling and boxing action hits conference Saturday

Virginia’s Keydets meet N C State in Lexington while Virginia Tech faces North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke meets Davidson at Davidson. Richmond boxing coach Russ Crane backs Lee Copley and Lou Tobias in hopes of beating Maryland and improving Spiders’ outlook.

Richmond Lexington Torrow N. C. State Joe Sherrard Jim Farley Virginia Tech Chapel Hill North Carolina Duke Blue Devils Parks Harison Davidson Virginia Catholic University Washington Cavaliers Lexington Blacksburg Maryland College Park South Carolina Columbia Russ Crane Lee Copley Lou Tobias Blair Smith

Harry Cooper Favored In Oakland Open Golf Event

In Oakland California on January 15 the winter golf circuit begins the 72 hole medal play Oakland Open with over 200 players. Harry Cooper of Chicago starts as favorite to win the 1200 prize while Horton Smith Ralph Guldahl and Henry Picard figure as main challengers in the 36 hole Sunday final format.

Oakland Calif Harry Cooper Chicago Cooper Horton Smith Ralph Guldahl St. Louis Smith Los Angeles Henry Picard Hershey

Stu Martin Faces Grave Illness After Abdominal Abscess

Suffolk Virginia January 16 Stewart Stu Martin a key second baseman from St Louis Gas House Gang lies in Lakeview hospital in grave condition due to an abscessed appendix Doctors say hope remains for recovery while he receives symptoms treatment and an operation is deferred Mrs M L Martin his mother brought him from Conway North Carolina where he left to become a top rookie in 1936 before a leg injury sidelined him last season Chief surgeon Dr J E Rawls notes his fighting spirit and pending treatment

Suffolk Stewart Stu" Martin St. Louis Cardinals Lakeview Hospital J. E. Rawls M. L. Martin Conway N. C

Turkey Shoot Set For Tomorrow At George Trotter’s Farm

Weather permitting a turkey shoot will be held tomorrow at George Trotter’s place seven miles from High Point on the Asheboro highway. Twenty five turkeys will be offered as prizes and many marks men are expected to compete for honors.

George Trotter High Point Asheboro

Greenberg Wrist OK in Spring Training Hope

Hank Greenberg declares his troublesome wrist is okeh and ready for spring training. He cautions fans the wrist may not be believed until after early workouts and the Tigers eye a healthy season this year.

Greenberg Okeh NEA Service New York Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Detroit

Tom Yawkey Keeps Band on His Bankroll

Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey plans to keep his bankroll tight this season and has firm plans to temper his roster. He aims to curb temperaments and erase last season’s distractions as Yankees, Pirates and prospects shuffle through spring training. Notable mentions include Johnny Dickshot, Frank McGowan and pitchers Vandermeer and Feller, with comparisons to Vandermeer’s smoke and Feller’s known power.

New York Stevere Tom Yawkey Red Sox Tom

Senators Name Baritone for Clubhouse Quartet

The Washington Senators confirm Joe Cascarella as the baritone for their clubhouse quartet for the season. Cascarella, noted for a lively rendition of Sweet Adeline, joins Col. Jake Ruppert who prioritizes farming over other interests.

Washington Senators Joe Cascarella Adeline Col Jake Ruppert

Mountaineers Host High Point In Appalachian 10 Meet

Appalachian State hosts High Point in a college basketball twin bill at the university gym tonight. In Boone Monday the Pointers upset the Mountaineers 25 to 3 in a charity misprint. Hughton is out with injury, Brinkley and Towery in reserve, Harris and Martin at forward, and Hin Smart Alfred Hudson Angell as probable starters for the invaders.

Earle Brinkley Panther ¢Ager High Point Panthers Appalachian Mountaineers Thomasville Lenoir-Rhyne Hampton North State Warriors High Point Appalachian Mountaineers College Gymnasium Boone Tory Rippers Panthers Hughton Brinkley Harris Martin W Inthert Towery Invaders Hin Smart Alfred Hudson Angell J Sity Fur Winston

Yankee Boss Eyes Pacific Coast Loop Buy Into Oaks

The Yankees executive explores a deal to join a Pacific coast loop and add another Double A franchise, with the Oakland Oaks as a likely target.

New York Yankees Oakland Oaks

Budge and Grant Set for Dixie Tournament Showdown

Donald Budge and Grant Connolly prepare for a Dixie tournament clash with Budge promising revenge on Grant after earlier winter meetings. Budge, the nation's top-ranked, faces Elwood Cooke in a semi final route while Frankie Lawrenceville challenges Dos Budge and Grant in a potential title bid.

Tampa Fla Donald Budge Grant Atlanta Noj la Vives Elwood Cooke Los Budge Frankie

Silk Case Image Feature Noted Among Psy Species

Readable text notes curious silk cases forming exact copies of small images within certain psy spin species. The description highlights intricate construction and potential signaling use. Further观察 unclear due to fragmented source text.

Psy

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