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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1940

Page

9

Bison start final bid as Asheville visit looms tonight

The Black Bison close a strong season with a home game against Asheville in the local gym at 8 o clock. Captain Darrell Welborn leads Point, while Simeon and Short shine in a roster featuring Hayworth Hussey and Hayworth.

Bill Currie, JR Asheville Bison Wgest Maroons Mountain City Darrell Welborn Welborn Varsity Lewis Hayrth Hussey Iborn H Point F—Wolborn Hayworth J. Hayworth Preston

Dog To Beat Field Trials In Grand Junction Championship

In Grand Junction Tenn chi Lester's Enjoy hoo, a four year old pointer owned by Dr. B. Lester of Ardmore, Ala, emerged as the dog to beat for the national Field Trials title after a strong showing with rapid finds and fast pace. Luminary, a white and black setter owned by A. Sage of New York City, remained a top contender with three bevy finds, while Jane Pepper, Cushbown Nel and Neith pointer also posted notable performances in the heats.

Grand Junction Tenn Chi Lester Dr. B Armingham Ala Wahoo Jane Pepper L. A. Henning Milakee Semaphore Sage Cushbown Nel R. W. Norman M. Wesiger Salisbury Neithpointer

Lash wins track trophy with ring made from timber diamonds

Chicago athlete Don Lash won a track trophy and had his wife's wedding ring crafted from gold and diamonds sourced from trees he won on the track circuit.

Chicago Don Lash

Marrs Battles the Flash On Wednesday's Mat Card

Johnny Marrs faces the Purple Flash next Wednesday night at the Sports Arena in a brutal clash billed as blood and thunder. The main event features two 200 pound behemoths as they settle grudges from a prior incident. Also on the card Valdez Patterson open the show and Pete Schuh battles Floyd Marshall in the semi final.

Johnny Marrs Flash Marrs Mark Duke Carolina New York Giants Dodger Burns Flatbush Valdez Patterson Maychico Poncho Valdez Jake Patterson Buffalo N. Y Pete Schuh Chicago Floyd Marshall la Junta Col Pete Sarge L. T. McMahon

Jayvees End Year With .500 Record

HIGH POINT March 1 De feating the Burlington Junior High School courtmen 40 to 7 yesterday afternoon in a basketball game the High Point Junior High five ended a 16 game season with a .500 average Melvin Walker paced the victors throughout the entire game His 150 points were high for both teams For the losers Stratford and Murray were the mainstays

High Point Burlington Junior High School High Point Junior High Five Melvin Walker Stratford Murray H. J A BP Cuuoe cc Combs Nude Ase Asaperteed One Se Vomconnon C Sci Conereeee Walker Enc Chieccersvesece I & Imqtom Reece Cere Nes Noses Acwen Shade Sah Crowger Ccc Cenenereeens Poxwotr cc Tener Eeeene Singuwan Enchentas Burlington Cheekasve Ccc Cense Besasesenss Simmons Eee Eeseeere Ace Reeccerees Balleas Jackson Onaes Iene

Army Appoints Joe Stancock Assistant Coach at West Point

First Lieutenant Joseph C. Stancock of the Sixth Division said he had been notified of his selection as assistant football coach at the United States Military Academy. He indicated the information as reported in Washington.

Columbia D. C Joseph C. Stancock Army United States Military Academy

Sports Roundup shows wide set of personalities and moves

New York report notes Jimmy Johnston accusing Lee Savold of dodging Bob Pastor and intervention by bystanders if Pinkie George had not stepped in. Mentions Tom Lieb possibly returning to Loyola to pinch hit, Bill Terry shopping in Miami for pitching and infield help, and Phils rejecting Bonura for Merrill. Also lists Texas Christian counts, Maurice Tillet publicity, and Dartmouth track woes. Oklahoma City sends seven boxers to Chicago Golden Gloves.

New York Jimmy Johnston Lee Savold Bob Pastor Pinkie George West Tom Lieb Loyola Los Angeles Clipper Smith Bill Terry Miami Phils Merrill

Hold Your Stubs Postponed Night of Pastors Canceled

The Messrs Pastor and Savold won t perform tonight due to Lee s cold. Patrons are asked to be patient and wait for a later date when the act resumes.

Pastor Savold Lee

Veteran miler Glenn Cunningham teased as "old tron strides"

Springfield Missouri Daily reports playful chatter among sports writers about veteran miler Glenn Cunningham. The piece questions why he hasn’t earned the nickname "old tron strides" yet, highlighting his long career and public interest.

Jay Ellsworth Springfield Miler Glenn Cunningham

Seabiscuit Kayak II Lead Santa Anita Handicap Field

Seabiscuit and Kayak II are the solid 6 to 5 betting selection for the $100000 Santa Anita handicap with a record crowd expected at Santa Anita Park for the race. The entry box will name contenders shortly and favorites include Seabiscuit, Kayak II, Whichee, Specify, and Heelfly as outsiders loom unlikely.

Los Angeles Santa Kayak II Whichee Specify Heelfly

Stancock Envoys Entry at West Point After Notre Dame Freshman Year

Captain William Wood confirms Stancock will report for duty in August. A Notre Dame freshman in 1930 he earned freshman numerals and entered West Point in July 1931. A three letter man and Best Athlete award recipient he captained the football team and earned All American honors in 1934.

William Wood West Point Stancock Notre Dame

Mills Funeral Services Holds Service for John P. Mills

John P. Mills, a prominent civic and business figure, died after an extended illness. Funeral services were held today in Mooresville.

Mooresville John P. Mills

Oranke County School Music Festival Held in Chapel Hill

The second annual Oranke County School Music Festival took place in Chapel Hill today.

Chapel Hill Oranke County

State Peace Oratorical Contest to be held at Lenoir Rhyne

Hickory March 1 The annual State Peace Oratorical Contest will be held at Lenoir Rhyne College tonight.

Hickory Lenoir Rhyne College

Demaret Dominates St Petersburg Open With Record Sum

Jim Demaret, the smiling Texan pro from Houston, tops the St. Petersburg Open with a 211 score for 54 holes and a total winter circuit earnings of 6077 since January 1. Byron Nelson finishes second earning 450, while Stanley Horne takes third with 350. multiple players share 210 prizes.

St, Petersburg Fla Jimmy Demaret Houston Demaret Jimmy Byron Nelson Stanley Horne Montreal Canada Jim Turnesa Providence R. J Ben Hogan White Plains N. Y B. J. Harrison Little Rock Ark Sam Snead Shawnee

Armstrong Fights Garcia Tonight

Welterweight Champion Henry Armstrong faces Ceferino Garcia in a 10 round title clash at Gilmore Stadium. The bout features Garcia’s 160 pound middleweight title claim and could draw about 35 000 fans with gate receipts near 100000.

Angeles Pugilism Henry Armstrong Ceferino Garcia Garcia Charlie MacDonald Hollywood American Legion Stadium Gilmore Stadium

Freight Lines Are Merged In Transportation, Inc

Consolidation of M and A Motor Freight Lines with Transportation Inc extends the line from Greensboro North Carolina to New Orleans. Transportation Inc retains its name with 400 employees and over 200 highway units covering 38800 miles daily. Fred Ridley remains president and W P Moore becomes vice president.

Atlanta M & A Motor Freight Lines Transportation, Inc Greensboro N. C New Orleans Fred Ridley Tranportation, Inc Southern Motor Carriers W. P. Moore M& A

Cecil Jr Leaves Enterprise for Thomasville Tribune

Hammett A. Cecil Jr., longtime advertising staff member of The Enterprise, resigns to join The Thomasville Tribune at Thomasville. He began in the circulation department in his early teens and served in various roles since. The Cecil family plans to move to Thomasville as he assumes new duties. He is a High Point High School graduate and UNC alumnus.

Hammett A. Cecil, Jr Enterprise Thomasville Tribune Thomasville Cecil High Point High School University of North Carolina

State College Youth Unhurt When Plane Falls Into Wires

A student pilot, Eugene Jordan a 19 year old North Carolina State College junior from Charlotte, crashed near Raleigh airport yesterday. He escaped unharmed as the plane tangled in telephone wires. It was the first accident since the Civil Aeronautics Authority class of 100 students began the school year.

Raleigh Eugene Jordan N. C. State College Charlotte Civil Aeronautics Authority

Bridge repair to start on Wright Memorial span

Raleigh officials announced immediate repair work on the Wright Memorial Bridge over Currituck Sound linking Roanoke Island to the mainland. The project budget is 163000 dollars.

Raleigh Currituck Sound Roanoke Island Highway and Public Works Commission Harry Loving Charlotte Carolinas The Association of General Contractors of America Commission

Cranium Crackers Filling In Words

A playful fill in the blanks excerpt from the Declaration of Independence preamble invites readers to complete the well known sentences. The passage notes truths rights life liberty and pursuit of happiness and invites speculation on government just powers and the right to alteration or abolition.

Proper etiquette on giving advice and correspondence

A Q and A discusses offering advice to a friend facing sorrow, noting advice may be resisted and experience is a costly teacher. It says a gift cannot replace a thank‑you note after a weekend visit and that a dinner invitation should be announced once the last guest arrives.

How to remove scratches from silverware and more tips

A reader asks how to remove scratches from silverware and receives a paste recipe using putty powder and olive oil rubbed with flannel for polishing. Also included are steps to make pea pod soup and to wash dress shields with lukewarm soapy water and baking soda.

Look and Learn Quiz Answers

The questions cover measurements, mythic praise, military honors, plant height, and oyster production. Answers include 16 feet per rod, Helen of Troy, the Medal of Honor, bamboo, and Maryland as the leading oyster supplier.

United States Union Helen of Troy

Lessons in English Words and Usage Debates

A compact guide highlights pronoun usage and common mispronunciations. It contrasts waist and waste, lists dwell and reside as synonyms, and encourages daily vocabulary growth with brief, pointed rules and examples.

Wars that Shaped France From Napoleon to World War

Lindie Rays Corner surveys France from Napoleon I to Napoleon III, the fall of Paris, and the Third Republic. It recounts wars with Prussia and German states, paid indemnities, territorial losses, and the 1914 World War with heavy French casualties. It notes hope for lasting peace through a League of Nations and tariff reform.

France Waterloo Napoleon III Napoleon Bonaparte Prussia Paris Alsace- Lorraine Germany Europe League of Nations

Is poker an American game

The piece traces poker origins to the 14th century in Europe and explains how Americans added the raise and the draw. It notes the game entered the United States via New Orleans as poque, a French prime family game, gaining early popularity. It adds that southerners said poque as pok é and northerners adopted the southern pronunciation poker.

New Orleans

Bridge Hand Teaches Percentage Play Over Poker Like Style

A bridge hand illustrates choosing the mathematically sound line. After the king of diamonds opening lead wins in dummy, nine top tricks loom. The declarer weighs whether to run clubs or spades, prefers the heart finesse from dummy, and chooses the percentage route to maximize chances based on opponents' cards.

East Declarer West

Orthodontia and timing of braces in children

The article explains when to start orthodontic treatment for children, noting different dental conditions. It discusses expanding narrow arches with early appliances and delaying work if roots are absorbed. It also covers evaluating lower jaw behind the upper jaw with X rays to determine if the receding chin is due to facial underdevelopment or jaw undergrowth.

Don C. Lyons

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