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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1932
Page
2
The Big Five race heats up with Duke and North Carolina set to clash Saturday as undefeated teams meet in a pivotal basketball contest in Charlotte. The weekend lineup also features top contenders from the region and a broader nod to the college game.
Editor notes the first of a three part series tracing the origins of the Olympic idea from ancient Greece, detailing how Zeus worship, pure citizenry, and early events evolved into a modern global competition. It discusses Coroebus as the first recorded victor and the later rise and fall of Olympia, ending with suppression in 393 AD.
Duke and North Carolina each hold two wins and no defeats in the loop standings. They face off Saturday after NC State and Davidson clash Friday as Guilford meets Davidson Tuesday.
The Friendly Cafeteria and its high school basketball team meet Trinity High tonight at 8 on Salvation Army floor. A close earlier game gave the Cafeteria a one point lead, and the contest should be tight as Friendly aims to build on recent wins over Franklinville II and Buffalo Presbyterian Greensboro while Trinity seeks revenge.
Elon beat High Point 26 to 12 last Saturday and will play Le Noir Rhyne on Friday. The Catawba Indians defeated Presbyterian 43 to 23 to show strength for conference play. Week schedule lists multiple matchups including Guilford, Davidson, K Rhyne, Appalachian and Atlantic Christian with Elon and Lenoir Rhyne facing each other.
Citizens from other countries may enter the United States Military and Naval academies under a special act of Congress. The policy change broadens access to top military education programs and signals a shift in admissions rules for non U.S. nationals.
A coastal, postwar appeal reports wildfowl starvation along Ocracoke and Hatteras. Federal and state wardens survey feeding grounds, consider corn feeding, and weigh the plausibility of using airplanes to move birds. Authorities plan experiments to save the brant and geese before mass die-off.
Oklahoma City profile of Pepper Martin traces his rise from Temple Oklahoma to the St Louis Cardinals. It notes his 1952 contract, post season earnings of 15000, mortgage payoff for his mother, a home for his wife and child, and his hunting life in the southwest with two dogs Jack and Joe. He reflects on baseball and future hopes while his roots, family, and Oklahoma ties frame the tale.
Augie Kieckhefer of Chicago remains unbeaten after seven days in the world three cushions billiards tournament. He clinched the undisputed lead as Jake Schaefer defeated Otto Reiselt, giving Reiselt his first loss. Layton and Reiselt suffered upsets as Denton and Thurnblad moved toward the top.
Agua Caliente Mex January 25 Baron Long former vice president of the Agua Caliente Jockey Club will sell his stable and breeding farm. William P Kyne of San Francisco was mentioned as a possible purchaser. Long resigns as club official.
The boxing week opens in Milwaukee with Gorilla Jones facing Oddone Piazze for the 160 pound World title per the National Boxing Association. Bat Battalino defends featherweight crown against Freddy Miller in Cincinnati Wednesday. Thursday hosts the welterweight title bout Lou Brouillard versus Jackie Fields at Chicago stadium. Friday features King Levinsky versus Max Baer in New York Madison Square Garden main event.
Wilmington seeks league favor by proposing a farm club tie to a major league team with Boston clubs discussed while Columbia explores a charter bid. Piedmont backers anticipate openings as Henderson may lose its slot and Winston-Salem Durham High Point consider nonparticipation.
An Eckerd druggist advertises Fasteeth a new powder to keep dentures from rocking. The product claims no pasty taste and boosts confidence with a secure fit. The copy emphasizes ease of use and comfort for wearers.
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