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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1929
Page
15
Kentucky Derby winner Clyde Van Dusen led the Latonia Derby until the final stride, where Buddy Basil paid $23,075 to win and $138.68 for a $2 exacta. Ben Mahree finished third, with Clyde Van Dusen earning place and show bets. Race time 2 30 2 3.
Four room apartments available for $25 per month. Gas light water and garbage included. Located in a convenient area with the rental offering steady housing in a compact unit.
Edgar Hartley of the Y M C A announced that four ward boy baseball teams have managers. Rev F L Conrad leads the first ward, Rev E J Harbison the second, D B Whitley the third, and Forest H Shuford the fourth. The civic clubs sponsor the program to provide play and recreation for boys under 16 unable to attend camp.
Slane Hosiery Mill defeated Stehli Silk Mill 7 to 3 in a well played game yesterday afternoon. Earnhardt pitched masterfully allowing four hits. Andrews took the loss while Hill's three base hit in the third inning stood out for Slane.
Chicago reports a rush to buy wheat with prices jumping 4 1 4 cents per bushel to more than 18 cents above early June. Belief of crop trouble in Kansas and Oklahoma plus deterioration in Nebraska and rain needs in Canada drove demand. Closing quotes showed wheat up 17 8 to 21 4 cents from yesterday, with corn oats and provisions also largely higher.
The New York Athletic Club won the Metropolitan A A U Senior track and field title in Newark New Jersey totaling 109 points. The Swedish American A C was second with 22 points and Newark A C placed third with 18 points.
The Myrtle Desk team led Amos Hosiery mills 6 to 2 when Amos left the field in the fourth inning after protesting a safe call at first base. Holt was ruled safe after colliding with Pierce and the protest grew as officials did not change the decision. The Amos players left the field, according to a Myrtle Desk player.
Trinity routed Moffitt Mills 22 to 2 on High Point college diamond yesterday afternoon. W Harris pitched well holding the Underwear Makers to three safeties as Trinity collected 24 hits and 22 runs. Pell led the hit parade with four safeties in six trips.
Two robbers stopped Southern Pacific passenger train No. 36 near McAvoy Contra Costa county and wounded engineer J. H. Barnes. They fled with loot estimated between 30 000 and 130 000 dollars. An automobile used by the robbers was found a mile east of Conce.
The Henry Motor Sales Company, Studebaker distributors, offers a booklet prepared by the Studebaker factory in South Bend Indiana. It guides patrons on what to guard against and what to expect in a used automobile. The booklet is free upon request at display rooms or by letter.
Paul Uzcudun and Max Schmeling near fight readiness for a 15 round heavy weight bout at Yankee Stadium next Thursday night. Uzcudun trains in Hoosic Falls New York in fine form after a month of drills while Schmeling trains at Lakewood New Jersey and needs little more work. Paulino to stage final workout Monday with betting odds split at 6 to 5 in favor of the Spaniard.
Columbia University crews claim the eights challenge cup at Marlow Regatta with three straight wins over the seven eighths. The 150-pound oarsmen begin a week of training as they shift to the Thames for Henley starting July 3 amid favorable river conditions and popular support from waterside fans.
Highland edged Adams-Millis 3 to 2 in a fast-paced afternoon game. Morrison starred on the mound delivering key pitching support for the win.
The Cotton States match results list Eldorado 1, Vicksburg 4, Alexandria 6, Monroe 4 with Baton Rouge and Jackson noted as called or faint in the record.
Charlotte June 22 The weekly summary by R S Dickson & Company shows active common stocks of southern cotton mills rose slightly more than they fell for the week ending today with the 25 common stock average at 94.92 from 94.84 a week earlier. Partial gains noted in Marlboro Newberry Linford Roanoke Southern Franklin Process and Perfection. Trading remained quiet but a modest market improvement is expected after July 1 when dividend funds become available.
An advertisement features the Konjola medicine claim of rapid, thorough action from its 52 ingredients with many endorsements. It highlights a testimonial from Mrs. J Williams of English street High Point praising relief from indigestion kidney trouble constipation and neuritis after five bottles. The Konjola Man at Main Drug store 105 South Main Street High Point promotes the product daily.
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