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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

4

Rival centers promise nifty feature battle in Chapel Hill

In Chapel Hill tonight the Carolina State men clash in a pivotal Big Five and Southern Conference contest at 8 30 p m after a 7 p m Carolina State fresh game. Morgan of State and Cameron of Carolina headline a center battle as both teams aim to topple Davidson and shape the standings. Morgan sparked State past Duke 24 19 while Cameron led Carolina against V P S scoring 12 and both squads expect full strength after influenza recovery.

Chapel Hill Carolina State Morgan State Cameron Carolina Tar Heel Wolfpack Duke Tom Alexander Tar Heels Wake Forest Davidson Sandy Cameron Artie Marpet Wilmer Hines Tom Edwards Jimmy Moore Gammon Atkinson Rose and Clark

Wisconsin Woman Lost 11 Lbs and Kruschen Salts Claim

An unattributed testimonial promotes Kruschen Salts for fat reduction and general vitality, stating an 11 pound loss in six weeks. The ad cites daily use by millions and lists benefits such as relief from constipation headaches indigestion nervousness and depression. A separate legal notice from High Point Municipal Court involves an attachment summons against D H Shipwash and Laura Shipwash for rents owed, with publication dates in January and February 1931.

Guilford County Point Municipal Court Green D. H. Shipty Laura Shipwash D. H. Ign D. H. Shipwash Mons High Point Municipal Court J. Payee High Point

What a Whale of a Difference a Few Minutes May Make

New York January 26 A Brooklyn featherweight Pete De Grasse was signed for 1000 dollars to fight Kid Francis of Italy on the Berg Perlick card at Madison Square Garden next Friday night The bout was promoted as the semi final and De Grasse demanded two thousand dollars if he was in the semi final A compromise keeps De Grasse at 1000 dollars and ten rounds but moves the fight to be the first ten rounder on the Madison Square Garden card

New York Pete de Grasse Brooklyn Kid Francis Italy Madison Square Garden de Grasse Francis

King Pin Bowling Leads Local League Night

The Industrial Bowling League meets at King Pin alleys at 7 30 tonight with tight ties for leadership. North State Telephone Company duck pin team topped Adams-Millis last night to take league lead, while several teams won matches. Dobbs of A and P Stores set a new high score with 136. Other high marks included Potts 340 in a single set and the post office posting 1469 as a team set.

Industrial King Pin North State Telephone Company Commercial Bowling League Adams-Millis Telephone Boys W. L. Dobbs A. and P. Stores Post Office Wilson Motor Co A. and P Sunshine Laundry Marietta Paint and Color Co Wachovia Bank N. C. Public Service Dobbs Potts N. C. Telco Ceco Cccees

Canzoneri Earns Newspaper Verdict Over Farr in New Orleans

Tony Canzoneri lightweight champion of the world was awarded the newspaper verdict in a non-title ten round bout against Johnny Farr of Cleveland. Critics favored Canzoneri in five rounds, Farr led two and three were even, as referee Jack Dempsey kept pace quickened. A full Coliseum crowd of about 14,750 watched the slow but brisk action with Canzoneri at 132 and Farr at 132 1/2 pounds.

New Orleans Johnny Farr Cleveland Tony Canzoneri Jack Dempsey Canzoneri Farr Rrpe

Skidmore's Team Among Fastest in State

Skidmore's five is rated as among the fastest in the state with Walter Skidmore in Charlotte leading a quick unit. Coach Wade Marlette prepares a tonight game despite recent losses, as High Point and Charlotte clash with a lineup including Sensenbach Aitken Ridge Bell Harris Alexander Hinkle McCachren Hatcher Culler and others.

Skidmore Charlotte Wade Marlette Walter Skidmore Queen City High Point

Cooper 5 First in Aquatic Meet at Y

Lelon Cooper led the 37-swimmer annual aquatic contest at the Y for ten weeks as girls joined for the first time. Rae Smith earned 303 points to win an emblem for the Walrus club. Cooper held top points at 414. Newly listed Minnow members and potential team prospects were named as swimmers pursued team spots.

Lelon Cooper Rae Smith Red Cross Lelot Cooper Hubert Irier Andrew Smith Albert McAnally Barrier Whale Club Verlis Freeman Roy Crawford Clayton Steele Lloyd Whitley Clarence Spencer Minnow Club Dewey Smith Paul Koontz Richard Retten Thomas Ellis

Young Wife and Mother Fragment Recall Returned News

A fragmentary dialogue recalls a young wife learning of her husband’s return from abroad, with the mother asking what he said and the wife noting he went abroad once more for a gainful pursuit like the Passing Show.

Get Up Nights Promised Relief with Cystex Guarantee

An advertisement touts Cystex as fast acting relief for nocturnal urinary symptoms with a promise of rapid action within 15 minutes. It claims thousands praise the product, assures money back if unmet, and cites Mann Drug Co as the seller offering it for 60 cents under an ironclad guarantee.

Mann Drug Co

Mob Sees Defeat McMillen at Madison Square Garden

A crowd of 22,200 watched Jim Landos defend the heavyweight wrestling title against Jim McMillen at Madison Square Garden. Gross receipts totaled $59,496.30, while average attendance for Garden boxing shows in the past five weeks hovered below 7,500.

New York Madison Square Garden Jim Landos Jim McMillen University of Illinois the Garden

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT Inconsistent 1920s boxing results reported

In New Orleans Tony Canzoneri outpointed Johnny Farr in a ten round non title bout. Detroit saw Tommy Grbgan outpoint Harry Dublinsky in ten. Philadelphia featured a drawn bout between Tommy Loughran and Jack Gross in ten. Chicago’s Baxter Calmel KO’d Pete Weger in ten. Boston’s Ernie Schaaf outpointed Dick Daniels over ten. New Haven had Barry Howard outpoint Chuck Burns in ten. Oklahoma City Tommy Freeman outpointed Eddie Murdock in ten. Rochester’s Joe Sekiya faced Prime Ubaldo in ten. results reflect scattered, unverified reports.

Men Make Best Cooks Says Chef From Cleveland Club

Henri Rigo, a Vienna born chef at a Cleveland club, claims men are superior cooks. He began cooking at 13 in Paris, apprenticed at Hotel Continental, later worked at Restaurant Ride. In the U S he cooked for Taft and other notable figures. His hobby is eggs and he can create 300 dishes.

NEA Service Cleveland Henri Rigo Cleveland Club Henri Vienna Hotel Continental Paris United States Taft

Macaulay Sells $100000 History of England in Record Demand

The English historian Macaulay earned a remarkable $100,000 for his History of England as orders flooded in. The overwhelming demand caused delivery vans to block the street outside the publishing office.

Macaulay England

Rookies From Thirteen Colleges To Fill Training Camps

The eight major league clubs will invite rookies from at least thirteen colleges including Georgia Tech, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Amherst, Tufts, Wisconsin, Michigan, Gonzaga, and Texas A and M. Notables include Amherst’s Howard Grosskloss and Michigan’s Dick Montague entering majors directly from college. Other recruits include Georgia’s Tom Nash drafted by the Giants, New York’s Arthur Mansfield and Waillard Morrell, and several Auburn, Clemson, and Texas A and M players debuting with various clubs.

Herbert W. Barker New York Georgia Tech Alabama Auburn Clemson Amherst Tufts Midwest Wisconsin Michigan Gonzaga University Texas A and M Howard Grosskloss Dick Montague Grosskloss Pittsburgh Pirates Paso Robles Montague Chicago Cubs G Linesman Colege Tom Nash Georgia New York Giants Heville Nash Reton Braves Bi. McAfee University of Michigan Paul Flaherty Gengaga McAfee Reading Flaherty Canton Ohio Arthur Mansfield University Springfield Waillard Morrell Shreveport Pirates George Grant Rochester Clay Mahaffey Henderson N. C Ben Sankey Wichita Bob Parham Brooklyn Robins Macon Philly The Robins Mississippi College Oliver Hunt St. Louis Cardinals Houston Texas A

Insects Equipped with stillettos for Tissue Piercing

All blood-sucking insects are described as having stillettos or lancers to pierce the tissues of their victims. The passage notes their piercing apparatus and its function in feeding.

State Freshmen Fight Blue Imps

Raleigh January 27 The State college freshman wrestling team opens its three match schedule here Friday afternoon meeting the Duke Blue Imps in the Frank Thompson gymnasium. Coach Joe Moore plans to use the next days to weigh and pick the team from a large squad by pitting them against the varsity grapplers. The freshmen meet Oak Ridge February 7 and travel to Duke February 13 for a return bout. Possible meets with Carolina freshmen and Moore's Grove high school are under consideration.

Raleigh State College Duke Blue Imps Frank Thompson Joe Moore Oak Ridge Duke Durham Carolina Moore's Grove High School

Fonseca May Return to Regular Job with Indians

Cleveland dated January 27 reports Lew Fonseca, 1929 American League batting leader, may reclaim his regular first base spot if Eddie Morgan leaves baseball for business. Fonseca had been viewed as trade material for an experienced third baseman until Morgan departed, and a season-ending collision had pushed Fonseca from the lineup while Morgan flourished, hitting 26 home runs.

Cleveland Lew Fonseca Cleveland Indians Eddie Morgan Fonseca Morgan

Air Union to Issue Season Tickets for London Flights

London air travel becomes a major enterprise as the Air Union announces season tickets for travelers. Passengers using them will save a third of the ordinary fare.

London England Air Lines Air Union

Business Man Golfer Wins Consistent Money On Links

Los Angeles January report on George Von Elm known as the Business Man Golfer. He won a large share of the $51,200 California and Baja California championships money and posted steady earnings across multiple events including Agua Caliente and San Francisco matches.

George von Elm California Baja California Los Angeles Johnny Golden Norton Conn Golden Gene Sarazen New York Santa Monica

Lucky Strike Bowling Match Opens Evening in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem will visit the Lucky Strike alleys tonight at 8 o clock for a five game league match. In other Commercial league action the State Highway commission won three from Hutchens store while City Stores took three from Cecil's Drug store and Lock Knit Hosiery mill took two of three from Pointer Hosiery mill. Standings and player tallies follow with team scores and individual lines listed.

Winston-Salem State Highway Commission Hutchens Cecil's Pointer Barmibalis Morris Cece Davis Compton Acces N. Bowden Campbell

Girl Basketeers Clash With Trinity Tonight

The local W. C. A. quintet will meet the Trinity girls basketball team at 7 30 in the High Point Y M C A gym. Spectators who have not seen the local girls in action can attend for a chance to watch them play.

Trinity High Point Young Men’s Christian Association

Cecil seeks permit for gas station on Tryon Street

Notice states Mr. C. M. Cecil has applied to erect a wholesale and retail gasoline and oil station and storage room on Tryon Street between Tryon and Courtesy Road. The City Council will consider the application on February 3, 1931 at 7 30 o'clock in the Court Room City Hall by order of the City Council the 16th day of February City Manager

C. M. Cecil Tryon Street Tryon Courtesy Road Carcett Peer

Field Trials Won By Mary Blue

GRAND JUNCTION Tenn Jan 27 The 1931 national field trial championship is won by Mary Blue a seven year old pointer owned by Walter Teagle of New York and handled by Chesley Harris of Hayneville Ala Teague becomes first possessor of the silver trophy offered by R W Bingham Louisville Ky Harris wins 1500 prize money Mary Blue earns the top honor for dog owner and trainer

Grand Junction Tenn Mary Blue Walter Teagle New York Chesley Harris Hayneville Teague R. W. Bingham Louisville Harris

Ubborn Rheumatic Ailments Provokes Caution Against Pain Relievers

An old advertising snippet notes that stubborn rheumatic conditions resist relief from simple pain relievers and fail to reduce uric acid. It mentions Allenry sold by Mann Drug with a questionable claim of “America eve. 8 of bottle for 85 cents” and a guarantee to perform as advertised or return.

Ubborn Allenry Mann Drug America Eve

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