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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
8
Sue confronts a cashier over paying a dinner bill in coins and deposits. A rooming-house resident watches as the manager inspects Sue’s pocketbook, revealing Jack’s letters and a small gold-beaded purse. Her anger spikes while she contemplates breaking the blue plates to vent tension.
Yesterday's scores spotlight Roy Johnson of the Tigers homering and scoring the deciding run in a 6 5 win over the Athletics. Chuck Klein of the Phillies blasted a homer a triple and a single driving in five in an 11 10 win over the Cubs. Willie Kamm fueled a double victory for the Indians with four hits and six RBIs. Johnny Frederick of the Robins hit a grand slam homer in a 6 4 win over the Reds. Ray Kremer of the Pirates allowed four hits to beat the Braves for his fifth win. Jimmy Collins of the Cardinals delivered a ninth inning single to seal a 5 3 win over the Giants.
The state highway commission announced plans for more than 3000 miles of road construction in Missouri during 1931. A separate note mentions a technique where gold mixed with molten glass yields a finely tinted ruby glass.
National and American League leaders listed by stat for the season up to June 30. Names include Davis Klein and Terry for batting and Oss left fields. Pitching leaders cited Bush Derringer with win loss records among others.
Washington June 30 The United States government closed its 1931 fiscal year without final deficit figures. Last Saturday Treasury data showed a deficit of 867 906 122 dollars. Expenditures since July 1 totaled 4 170 111 765 dollars while receipts reached 3 302 205 643 dollars. Cash on hand stood at 501 366 365 dollars to carry into the new year until tax payments September 15.
Dr. T. P. Churchill of Northwestern University warned that his stolen car contained enough typhoid germs to start a city-wide epidemic. He said the thieves may do as they like with the vehicle if only the germs are destroyed.
General Pershing, returning to Paris, lauds the embarkation of the first American troops to France. He notes every man and animal survived the crossing, no serious illness, and high morale. Troops are well housed with sturdy barracks, beds, food, and sanitation, amid French assistance. Lew A. Hurlburt of Perry, Iowa, invents a corn hull-removing device to ease ear dinners.
In Poughkeepsie Cuba's Kid Chocolate outpointed Harry Sankey of Chicago. Maxie Rosenbloom defeated Billy Jones in Philadelphia. Young Terry of Trenton beat Ben Jeby in Newark. Ace Clark of Philadelphia defeated Bob Simmons in Englewood. Victoria Camp Argentine beat Eddie Son in New York. Ennis Schaaf of Boston stopped Leo Williams in West Springfield.
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