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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
7
Winston-Salem high schools prepare to face Gastonia Bay's Twin City quintet on Friday night on the local court. Boys teams split duties with two Winston squads possible, as practice emphasizes offense while guarding Gastonia's big forward who profited last Friday.
Chicago golfing standout Win Day, 15, teeing off in quarterfinals of the Glenn Curtis Amateur trophy tourney. He is paired with Major M. R. Smith of Kansas City, a retired army officer and medalist of the event.
Philadelphia report states four star Athletics players Lefty Grove George Earnshaw Gordon Coch rane and Jimmy Foxx have signed 1931 contracts. Al Simmons status differs as Connie Mack plans to discuss salary with him after Florida trip.
Major and minor league baseball end a volatile draft war as the five non draft leagues yield to major league demands. The article also follows Bob Zuppke’s plan to focus on landscape painting after a football career at Illinois and a summer spent in the Rockies, with notes on art and forthcoming canvases.
The Mixed bowling league in Galveston hosts three evenly matched teams vying for the lead as eight o clock night matches draw large crowds. Spectators anticipate spirited bowling amid close competition and a high level of citywide interest. The article notes the first Galveston tornado of 1900 caused substantial damage and loss.
Gar Wood of Detroit forecasts a world speed record of 150 miles per hour for his Miss America IX. He states the limit is power and expects to set the record in the March 18 attempt, noting engines available to reach the target.
Tennessee quarterback Dodd argues psychology helps, but poise and a cool frame of mind win in tight games. He coaches future QBs at Georgia Tech and outlines his method of reading opponents, feinting, and preparing multiple plays for any situation. Accidental QB Bobby Dodd recalls starting signals in Kingsport Tennessee after weighing 83 pounds in first year of high school.
Irving Berlin receives the weekly hit of the week award in New York for The Little Things of Life, based on strong sales and radio airplay in the city. The recognition highlights the song's top popularity across local audiences and broadcasters.
North Carolina Tar Heels rise to win class in the 1931 big five race after a 30 to 13 victory over Wake Forest in Chapel Hill. They had previously lost to Davidson 18 to 17, leaving seven wins in eight starts. Duke and N C State clash Saturday in Raleigh.
Indianapolis credit Tracy Cox beat Indianapolis in a clash as Midget Mike O Dowd from Columbus drew. In Los Angeles Andy Divodi outpointed Sammy Jackson in Santa Monica with a ten round decision.
A quirky tip advises saving waxed paper from bread wraps to preiron clothes. By running the iron over the wax paper prior to starting laundry, friction allegedly smooths fabric as if by magic. The item blends kitchen waste reuse with garment care, phrased in casual home tips language.
Raleigh Jan 21 The opening conference game of the season pits North Carolina State College against V P I in Frank Thompson gym at 7 30 tonight. State has two wins in seven games and will start Morgan at center Clark and Rose at guard Atkins at forward with Johnson or Gammon at the other forward. Gammon may start despite an ankle trouble. Johnson, a sophomore, has shown scoring ability.
About 75 000 acres of forest in western Oregon and 145 000 acres in western Washington are logged every year.
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