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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

2

High Point Wrestlers Open Home Season Tonight

The 1924 High Point high school wrestling team debuts at home against Greensboro at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Basketball team plays Gastonia in a Western Conference tilt with coach Wade Marlette optimistic for a win. Noted match features Jack Copeland versus Joe Koury, while Bill Bailey referees and Col. Harry Raymond judges.

High Point High School Greensboro Grapplers Black Bison Basketeers Gastonia Textile Center Wade Marlette Bilson Thomasville High Club Greensboro Jack Copeland Joe Koury Copeland Koury Bill Bailey Simion Col Harry Raymond W. C. Jones

Triangles Defeat Spencer 50 to Thirty Three

High Point YMCA Triangles over Spencer YMCA club 50 to 33 at home. Early lead built by halftime 26 to 12. Raper scored 14 and Farlowe 10 for the winners while Holt led Spencer with 13 points.

High Point Y. M. C. A Spencer Y Club High Point Raper Farlowe Holt High Point Grr Ed Farlowe Parlowe Martin A. Cooper Mooney Moore Strayhorn Grubb Smith Spencer

Fights Last Night Roundup Across Cities

In Cleveland Frankie Wallace outpointed Frankie Klick. In Rochester Jackie Davis defeated Steve Halasko. Chicago bouts saw Mickey Joy outpoint Johnny Stroppa. Los Angeles saw Eddie Zivic KO Joe Disck. Each match listed weights and city venues with brief outcomes.

Rochester Jackie Davis Cleveland Steve Halasko Auburn N. Wudrew Chicago Mickey Joy Johnny Stroppa Winnipeg Man Los Angeles Eddie Zivic Pittsburgh Joe Disck

Backache causes and prevention by posture and X rays

Dr. Morris Fishbein explains backache as a major ailment tied to constipation and civilization. He notes spinal structure, posture, and joint cushions, and how testing in various positions reveals alignment and pain sources. Industrial strains, foot issues, and sagging beds contribute, with X rays aiding diagnosis. A small pillow under the back and knees can prevent postural strain.

Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association

Hubbell Sees Giants Repeating. Eyeing 1934 Season

Meeker Oklahoma January report quotes Carl Hubbell, pitcher and pecan farmer, predicting the Giants will repeat as champions. He discusses the new American League ball, his screwball, and bunting adjustments. Hubbell plans to visit Oklahoma City for a basketball game, receive the Baseball Writers’ Award in New York, and later teach Oklahoma pitchers his screwball before spring training. He farms 160 acres near Meeker with grafted pecans and aims to balance farming with baseball duties.

Meeker Okla Carl Hubbell New York Giants Giants Hubbell Pepper Martin St. Louis Cardinal Oklahoma City Pepper Oklahoma Texas Kansas New York Baseball Writers’ Association California University of Oklahoma

Jefferson Standard Lite declares $8 per share stock dividend

Greensboro January 23 The Jefferson Standard Lite Insurance company announces a semi annual stock dividend of eight dollars per share.

Greensboro Jefferson Standard Lite Insurance Company

Girl in critical condition after car wreck

Florence report states Miss Jean Brunson age 14 remains in critical condition with a skull fracture from a Sunday automobile wreck. Parents Mr and Mrs M C Brunson are named in the life care update as authorities await developments this afternoon.

Florence 8. C Jean Brunson M. C. Brunson

Snavely to Get Welcome Tonight

Carl Snavely arrives in Chapel Hill to be honored at a welcome dinner hosted by The Daily Tar Heel. UNC players will attend. a joint student gathering follows at Graham Memorial as spring practice begins tomorrow.

Chapel Hill Carl Snavely Bucknell University of North Carolina Chuck Collins Daily Tar Heel Graham Memorial Snavely Maxwellee

Strikers Clash as Egg Barrage Hits Officials

Samuel Squibb president of the Granite Cutters Association and R C C Wood federal mediator met in Mountairy to settle a dispute with the North Carolina Granite Co. workers on strike. A clash yesterday saw picketers hurl rotten eggs and missiles at officials, with police anticipating arrests of several demonstrators.

Mountairy Samuel Squibb Granite Cutters’ Association R. C C. Wood North Carolina Granite Co

CWA payroll in North Carolina estimated at 973684

Last week's payroll in North Carolina is estimated at 973684 dollars by state administrator Mrs. Thomas O Berry. At least 75420 persons are employed on CWA projects in the state.

CWA Raleigh North Carolina Thomas O’berry

Tar Heels Face State in Big Five Showdown

In Raleigh on Wednesday night North Carolina seeks a victory over state rival N C State to stay in the Big Five race with Duke. Tar Heels aim to move into a tie atop the standings after a 36 31 comeback win by Virginia over the Cavaliers and the Red Terrors challenge. Leroy Jay and Rob McQuage paced the N C State attack with 12 and nine points respectively.

Charlotte N. C. State Red Terrora White Phantoms University of North Carolina Raleigh Tar Heel Duke Blue Devils Tar Heels Stuart Aitken Stellar Httle Red Terrors Tar Virginia Cavaliers Leroy Jay Rob McQuage Terrors Jay McQuage Rex Rogers North Carolina Virginians

Broadway’s four footed stars find work or rest at Ben Hur Stables

In New York City a long standing stable run by Ed ward Fills supplied animals for theater opera and parades. Brownie the 39 year old Ben Hur horse is a famed pensioner who never has to work again. A war dog named Rags on Governors Island earned hero’s honors while serving with the First Division and later lived out his days with Major Hardenburgh at Fort Jay.

New York Broadway Ben Hur Edward Fills Ippodrome Theater Metropolitan Filla Players Club Fills Eliza Brownie England Walter Hampden Governors Island Rags Donovan Paris Signal Corps Raymond Hardenburgh Fort Jay Argonne Hardenburghs France

Increase of Three Dollars In Tobacco Prices In Winston

Winston Salem tobacco market closed Monday after a strong reopening run. 699,884 pounds sold for 104,491.92 dollars at an average of 14.93 dollars per cwt, with wrappers fetching high prices and smoking grades selling well. Notable sales include Bernice Moore’s 460 pounds at 169.96 dollars, average 35 dollars.

Winston-Salem Bernice Moore Rockingham County Nonnie Hinshaw Liberty Odola Moore

cotton sacks urged for flour buyers in state

Governor Blackwood urged Mississippi housewives to buy flour only in cotton sacks, as flour millers prepare to pack goods in cotton at the suggestion.

Columbia 8. C Blackwood

Plans to close 19 of 62 license offices

Raleigh January 23. Plans were under way to close 19 of 62 state branch offices selling 1924 automobile license plates. Director L E Harris said 296000 pairs already sold and further sales likely to slow until April when a one fourth reduction is granted to license buyers.

Raleigh Harris State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Juniors Beat Freshmen in Girls Intramural Battle

The Juniors defeated the Freshmen 28 to 14 in an afternoon girls high school intramural basketball game. Hyman led the winners with seven points, Chesson had six, while Charles scored 11 of the losers points.

Hyman Chesson Charles

Convict Captured in Greenville After Five Months

George Green escaped from the North Carolina state prison and was captured in Greenville last night after five months of freedom.

Greenville 8. C George Green North Carolina

Payrole Cut Cuts Columbia Prices Amid CWA Fund Withdrawal

Malcolm Miller state administrator estimates withdrawal of CWA funds for buying materials has reduced the weekly price in this state by 225000 dollars.

Columbia S&s. C Malcolm Miller

Petrolle Plans Fresh Push in Non Title Bout

Billy Petrolle, aged Duluth slugger, seeks to shed weight worries and renews focus on his 10 to none title bout with Barney Ross. Petrolle insists at 140 pounds he is unbeaten against McLarnin and aims to rebalance his career after recent defeats. Ross hopes to repeat his 1932 win and edge Petrolle toward a possible welterweight title challenge.

Fargone Petrolle Hm Warriors Billy Barney Ross New York Associated Press Billy Petrolle Barney Iseum Duluth Tony Soneri Ross Jimmy McLarnin Petrolle McLarnin

State Fans Promised Fair Team By New NC State Coach

RALEIGH January 25 A new NC State football coach told a Raleigh civic luncheon the outlook for next fall is a fair team He added I promise that each year as long as I am satisfied with the team it will be proved This statement came amid hopes for steady improvement for the Wolfpack team.

Raleigh N. C. State Lege Addresal Civic of

Deaths and obituaries across South Carolina towns

Florence Dr. Davis 68 pioneer druggist Marion 89 son Belmont John M late veteran Cherryville Stroupe 62 former tax official and town councilman in Cherryville listed in local death notices from South Carolina communities.

Florence Dr. Davis Marion Belmont John M Cherryville Stroupe

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