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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1930
Page
5
Kentucky and Washington and Lee hold co leaders in the Southern Conference with key tests ahead this week. Kentucky meets Tennessee and Georgia, while Alabama faces Mississippi in two skirmishes after recent wins.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a bowel cleanser using glycerin and Buckthorn bark to relieve gas, headache, and constipation in hours. It asserts rapid, complete cleansing of upper and lower bowels and credits quick improvement after a single spoonful. Sold at ckerd's Cut-Rate Drug Store and druggists.
Carolina and N C State prepare for a decisive Southeastern contest in Raleigh. Duke remains undefeated as both teams seek the Big Five title shot. Key players include Harper and Brown for Carolina and Haar and Johnson for State, with lineup tweaks possible for Neiman replacing Cleland.
Centenary climbed to second place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association standings after three wins over state opponents. The Erskine team from Due West, South Carolina remains on top with five victories, though Centenary's gains signal a challenge for leadership.
The piece details Australian boxer Young Griffo dodging serious training as Tim uses a piano and vaudeville singer Tom Kelly to persuade him. Griffo’s love of music and dancing at the Rosalee Cafe in San Francisco leads to light training antics, including a sweater gift and a trade for a ride, before Griffo dismisses serious preparation.
Horton Smith of Joplin Missouri has emerged as the top money winner among winter golf pros, tallying near 9500 dollars from eight major winter events. Gene Sarazen leads in overall earnings with about 11500 dollars after wins in Agua Caliente and other events. Pro standings show Smith winning Pasadena Berkeley and Portland opens while other players like Al Espinosa and Denny Shute also posted strong sums as the tour heads to the Texas Open in San Antonio.
East St Louis pitcher Bill Walker, top NL hurler with a 3.08 ERA last season, did not sign with the New York Giants and returned the contract to New York. He said the salary terms did not meet his expectations after finishing the season 14-7 with nine straight victories.
St Louis Cardinals camp at Bradenton Florida will field about 47 players when Gabby Street leads workouts in a few weeks. Branch Rickey notes 20 pitchers 12 infielders 8 outfielders and 7 catchers on the roster with 15 hurlers 7 gardeners 7 infielders and 4 backstocks. Rickey expects Street to trim to 30 by season end of camp.
High Point college's Purple Panthers host Maryville College on the local court at 8 o'clock Tuesday. The Tennessee team is on a North Carolina swing, meeting Lenoir Rhyne tonight, Davidson Wednesday, and Catawba Thursday. Next week includes three in state games.
Primo Carnera meets Elzear Rioux in Chicago Stadium in a ten round heavyweight bout as his American debut. Al Singer faces Loya Loayza in a ten round lightweight duel at Madison Square Garden the same night. The national schedule lists multiple ten round bouts from Philadelphia to New York with various contenders and weights.
The Salvation Army basket team faces Hasty High School on the former's court tonight at 5 o'clock. Major Norman Marshall of Atlanta and Harry Wilkins divisional commander of Charlotte will attend as honored guests.
Beachwear novelty prints draw attention with a pajama ensemble printed in large squares depicting various sports. The whimsical scene reflects a playful fashion trend on the shore.
Charles R. Flint famed financier and Wall Street figure known as the Father of Trusts returns to active management of Flint & Company in New York at age 80. He explains his aim is to keep his mind from going to waste and resume oversight of his business interests.
Duke Coach announces Croson back in uniform after sprained ankle as Duke travels to Chapel Hill for a key ACC clash with North Carolina. The Devils face five consecutive road games including Wake Forest, State College, and Loyola ahead of a pivotal Loyola meeting and conference contention.
This week's North Carolina basketball schedule features UNC and Duke. State plays Virginia and Maryland away, while Wake Forest rests. The big five race standings show Duke first, Davidson second, State and Carolina tied, Wake Forest fifth.
Primo Carnera and his staff arrived in Chicago to train ahead of his western debut against Elzear Rioux at the Chicago Stadium Friday night. The Italian plans his first workout in the city today after spending yesterday greeting a delegation of countrymen and reviewing his setup.
JANUARY 27 new notaries public commissioned include G. E. Alcock for est City Mrs Pearl Berley Durham L E Blowers Winston-Salem G Lee Craven Mocksville Annie R Davis Henderson Thomas J Gill Laurinburg O W Patterson Greensboro G Pilkington Pittsboro J M Stans t ill Farmville Miss Margaret I Strongfellow Asheville FPF A Whitesides Gastonia and E P Yarborough Laurel Hill.
A paint block in a Dorking decorator's window grew over 100 years from painterly brush waste. What started as cleaned brushes became a solid mass 2 feet long 12 inches wide and 4 inches thick.
Arden resident and Brown Pottery manager Davis P Brown lauds Sargon for restoring his health after years of indigestion heart palpitations and fatigue He reports weight gain improved appetite steady nerves and better sleep after using three bottles He recommends Sargon to his family and the public and notes local availability in High Point at Cecil's and Mann Drug Co Adv.
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