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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
8
A large crowd gathered at Main and Elim streets for the first concert in High Point’s new bandstand. The Elks’ band of 32, led by Dr J Fred Tesh, played a high quality program before a cheering audience.
Insider notes that hunting opens with a bang while fishing starts with a splash. B Leonard earned just $49 000 for his part in the Rocky Kansas exercise. Rube Marquard would rather face his former Giants teammates than any other NL club.
Ruth homers have become routine and barely register with fans, as the crowd recalls the excitement he generated the previous year.
Tug of war will not be part of the next Olympic program after the sport was cut from the roster. Officials confirmed the decision, ending a long history of competition and participation for athletes in the discipline.
Carpentier says he will reduce training to one day a week or stop altogether if he believes it will maximize his chances to win the gilt edge derby.
A note says Mike O'Dowd has quit challenging J Wilson to a carom match. The jibe is that some golfers feel as foolish as they look.
State College prepares for the summer session opening next Tuesday after a spring term close on May 3 21. Attendance is expected to top one thousand with 65 faculty drawn from regional colleges and educators led by Dr C Alphonso Smith. The program blends lectures by notable figures including Governor Cameron Morrison and Josephus Daniels with recreation and community events across Raleigh.
The death occurred this morning of Flla Mae Angle eleven daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Angle of 406 Willowbrook Street from a heart condition after a severe pneumonia. Funeral services are at the Reformed church on South Main Street tomorrow at 4 pm conducted by Rev C V Brooks with burial at Oakwood cemetery. She is survived by brothers Richard and Pink Angle and sisters Ida Emily and Grace Angle.
Carl Brown rejoined the lineup yesterday after several days out. He started in right field but did not record a fielding opportunity.
June 11. Statesville lets bids for its new hotel with 25 out-of-town bidders present. The building contract goes to J. A. Gartner of Charlotte, heating to Grinnell Co. of Charlotte, wiring to L. J. Frell of Statesville, plumbing not let. total cost about 185000. Construction to start at once and finish in ten months.
Protestant College aims to anchor High Point as a college town alongside its growing manufacturing and commercial base. Local leaders see educational presence boosting economy and urban development in the area.
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