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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
2
Wimbledon reports Sidney B. Wood Jr. defeats Australian ace Jack Crawford two sets to none, the match leading into further rounds after the opening play.
Second round play opened today in the annual Biltmore Forest country club tennis tournament with top ranked Wilbur Hees of Houston and Doc Barr drawing byes. Dick Covington of Asheville edged Lawrence Jones of Charlotte 4-1 6-1 9-7 in yesterday’s first round feature.
The United States and Australia Interzone final of the Davis Cup was postponed to tomorrow after a downpour delayed start by an hour and halted play. Wood won the first set 6-3, took the second set 7-4, and the rain paused the Wood-Crawford clash and Shields-McGrath final until tomorrow.
Washington. Quick changes in the army air program were foreseen following the Newton D. Baker committee report. General Douglas MacArthur drafted suggestions for Roosevelt and Dern to form the nucleus of a redrafted air corps program.
Bill Palmer shot a 69 to lead medal play and beat Charlie Churchill 3 and 2 in an 8 round match at Sedgefield Country Club. Bob Gold also advanced with a 2 up victory over J. H. Mitchell, setting up semi final clashes with Underwood and Blanton in the President's Cup golf tournament.
Ten teams from Highland Blair Park Emma Blair Grimes Street South Main West End enter the Playground diamond ball league sponsored by the City Park and Playground Commission. The season runs with double weekly games across two halves starting August 1 with matchups including Grimes Street at Blair Park and Emma Blair at West End.
The United States reports 1 522 872 951 dollars spent on highways over the last sixteen years, outlining a substantial federal and state funding footprint for road construction and maintenance.
Butte Montana July 24 Formal demands to suppress destruction of property of the Anaconda Copper Mining company as 7 500 employees strike were under consideration today by county and city officials. Company officials cited dynamited water flume prompted by unrest fire at West Steward mine and vandalism towards firemen. A fire yesterday destroyed an ice building at the Parrot mine. Firemen were stoned and hose cut while scenes drew a crowd. Workers at Butte Great Falls and Anaconda walked out over working conditions and wages.
Santa Barbara report states Ma rie Dressler critically ill with cancer and heart trouble in no immediate danger but with no hope for recovery, per Dr. Franklin Nugum.
The Pickett second team defeated High Point Paper Box 9 to 8 in extras after a seven inning start. Rose and Steelman led with solid hits as the game extended into an extra frame. Brown and Tuttle contributed on the mound and at the plate with key innings and the loss went to Love. Attendance was 200.
Chicago crowd cites senior college stars voting to form a squad to oppose the Bears at Soldier Field on August 31. Vote tallies list Ends, Tackles, Guards, Centers, Quarterbacks, Halfbacks, and Fullback selections from Notre Dame, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, USC, and others.
Edward J. Neil reports on Dizzy Dean pushing for 18500 salary as he leads the St. Louis Cardinals with his 18th win of the season, while the Giants fall in the pennant race. Other baseball results from the day include Dodgers and Phillies tight in the standings and Tiger hold on to a one game lead after a 7 3 victory.
Dizzy Dean sealed his 18th win and fourth straight over the Giants as the Cardinals won from the league leaders 6 to 5. Charley Ruffing and the Yankees beat the Browns 5 to 2. Jimmy Foxx and the Athletics downed the Indians 11 to 9. Tommy Bridges held the Red Sox to seven hits in a 7 to 2 Detroit victory. Joe Cronin powered the Senators to an 11-5 win over Chicago with a homer, double and single. Euel Moore pitched the Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Pirates.
The North Carolina state board of assessments held ongoing meetings to set valuations on public utilities. Dr. M C S Noble Jr, executive assistant commissioner of revenue, was elected secretary of the board.
Gene Sarazen the defending champion and Olin Dutra, fresh from winning the national open, arrive in Buffalo for the 17th annual P G A championship at the park club course. Thirty-one qualifiers join Sarazen in 36 hole matches to determine the finalists for Sunday.
In Charlotte on July 24 Piedmont league first division actions left Wilmington Pirates ahead by a game and a half after a day of victories. Wilmington beat Greensboro 5 to 3 in a night contest as Charlotte rallied in the ninth and Owning tied the score before a Bees finish. Norfolk beat Richmond 6 to 3 in the lone sunlit game as Ray White allowed 11 hits but earned the win.
Everett Rightmire of Sioux City outpointed Jackie Sharkey in Chicago. Jack Sharver of Topeka defeated Lee Savoldi in Iowa City. Vernon Cromier of Worcester beat Abe Wasser man in West Springfield.
Government decree in Ecuador temporarily bans imports of several items with passenger automobiles among those affected. The move signals a policy shift affecting trade and consumer availability in the region.
National and American League leaders listed by batting, runs, runs batted in, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Notable names include Ott Giants Berger Braves Gehrig Yankee Cronin Red Sox and Dizzy Dean Manush etc. Pitching leaders include Dean and Gomez with top win totals challenging.
In Guilford County North Carolina the J E Black vs James Grist and Margaret Grist order of sale directs sale of a jet of candy bar candy valued around 600 dollars. The sale is scheduled for July 25 1934 at 2 00 PM at 413 Cable Street High Point by Deputy Sheriff J F Jones to the highest bidder for cash.
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