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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1939

Page

19

Backfield Job Rumor Ties Furman Return To Alma Mater

Rumor says Furman University offered June Scott the backfield coach position after his first year at High Point High School. Scott, former Furman back and captain, coached a five win four loss High Point squad and is away with players visiting Furman. terms and confirmation unavailable.

Scott High Point High School Furman University Greenville D. C Piedmont High Schools Furman A. P Dizzy” McLeod South Carolina Baptist Institution Purple Hurricane South Carolina High Point Bison Charlotte High Lakeview Palmetto State Hurricane Allstate Dizzy McLeod Furman Flash Harry Bolick Presbyterian College Warner North Carolina June Scott The Baptist School

Butterflies Have Taste Organs in Their Legs

A zoological note explains that butterflies locate flavors through taste receptors located on their legs. This sensory feature helps them assess potential food sources as they perch on plants.

Oldsters Versus Youth Shape White Sox Narrative

Chicago White Sox roster analysis highlights veteran ex MLB names like Luke Sewell and Ted Lyons, alongside younger targets such as George Rensa and Vic Frasier. The piece critiques coast and league comparisons, noting NL ex-players and age averages around 28 with Lyons at 41, framing a “young man’s trail” for the team.

Irving Vaughn Chicago White Sox Pacific Coast Sporting News Luke Sewell Brooklyn Oldsters Comiskey- Sox George Rensa Sewell Philly Sox Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox

Major League Exhibitions Contested in California and Los Angeles

At Ontario, California, Chicago A defeated Los Angeles 13 to 3 with a 9-14-3 line while pitcher Herring and batters Dobernic Dietrich Ren sa and Tresh contributed. In Los Angeles, Pittsburgh N beat Chicago N 6 to 9 as Tobin Bauers Brown and Mueller led a 11-3 effort.

Ontario Calif R.H.E Chicago Los Angeles Herring Dobernic Dietrich Rensa Tresh Berry Liebe Stefani Collins Sueme Pittsburgh Tobin Bauers Brown Mueller Berres Root Russell Mancuso Baker

Durham High Captures Title at Duke Durham Invitational

Durham High School, unbeaten in 48 games, won the first Duke Durham Invitational with a 34 to 20 victory over Eastern High of Washington DC. The title clinch came as Durham High dominated the game in Durham, March 18.

Durham Durham High School Washington, D. C

Postman Home Falls as Faction Fighter Wins Sandhills Cup

In Pinehurst on March 18, Faction Fighter ridden by S. Watter edged Bunnee Boy by four lengths to win the Sandhills Challenge Cup over three miles of timber. Postman Home with Willie Jones fell during a neck and neck stretch, two riders were unseated, and three of five starters finished. Bunnee Boy and Little Mountain placed second and third, Captain Bill led briefly but fell.

Pinehurst Paul Mellon Frank M. Gould Willie Jones Faction Fighter Bunnee Boy Geoffrey Laing Southern Pines Little Mountain Stewart Spilman the Plains Captain Bill Laing Sandy Baldwin M. T. Mayo Masked Knight C. H. Bostwick Aiken Aylward J. C. Clark New York J. McGee Noction Reginal Sinclaire Kansas City W. Hayhurst Carless Knight Walter T. Northgrove Toronto E. Kennedy Brush Sailor's Knot Marion DuPont Scott Camden Pittsburgh S. Watter Burnee Boyd G. A. Laing Amishville M. Macy Postman Home Frank M E. Jennings By the Sword M. B. Metcalf, Jr Providence R. J R. Woolfee Torcheen Walter T. Nothgrave Midland Enterprise J. Magee P. Randolph FE. Kennedy Belaverne Richard Floyd W. Leonard Better Brook Reginald Sinclaire Land of Rheims Rosemary Byrne P. Pyrne N. T. Mayo J. E. Ryan C. Hibson Lynn Eye E. A. Russell West Haddon G. H. Bostwick

Newark Bears roster shows strong Yankee farm system ties

Newark March 19. The Newark Bears list 27 players with 12 former college stars signaling the Yankees farm system taps campuses for talent. Dukes Duke Barley and Corbitt plus Fordham Tony DePhillips join CCNY Lou Hale and Long Island University alumnus Marius Russo among others.

Newark NEA Newark Bears Yankee George Barley Duke Marcus Beddington Mississippi Tony DePhillips Fordham City College of New York Lou Hale John Bittner Brooklyn College Ed Levy Rollins College Herman Blackwell Alabama Claude Corbitt Norman Branch Texas Steve Peck St. Lawrence University Marius Russo Long Island University Buddy Blair Louisiana State

Panthers Schedule Tough 1939 Football Slate at High Point

High Point College released a heavy 1939 football schedule by Athletic Director C. Virgil Yow. The Panthers meet Elon Lenoir Rhyne Catawba Appalachian Guilford and Western Carolina’s Teachers College in conference play with six league foes and two night games. Wofford visits October 28 in Spartanburg while William and Mary Emory and Henry return to face the Panthers at home.

High Point College Panther C. Virgil Yow Elon Panthers Lenoir-Rhyne Catawba Appalachian Guilford Western Carolina Teachers College Woffor College Spartanburg D. C Palmetto South Carolina William and Mary Emory and Henry Virginia High Point Millis Lenoir Rhyne Hickory Salisbury Wofford Greensboro Greenville Cullowhee

B T U Officers Complete Successful State Conference in Asheboro

Asheboro hosts two day Baptist Training Union conference with over 400 attendees from across the state plus specialists from Nashville. Dr Clay Hudson urges adults lead the march while Mrs Aurora Shumate discusses provisions for children and C Aubrey Hearn notes youth moral challenges. Rev Nathan C Brooks praises growth of training units and future plans.

Asheboro Nathan C. Brooks, Jr State Baptist Training Union Nashville Tenn Clay Il. Hudson Hudson Aurora Shumate C. Aubrey Hearn Nathan C. Brooks Brooks

Health board sponsors syphilis school at Duke

Durham March 18 A post graduate course on the management of syphilis will be conducted at Duke University next weekend under sponsorship of the state board of health and the university. Nation's authorities on the disease will be among the speakers. Members of the medical profession from across this section are expected for the two day program opening Friday morning and continuing until noon Saturday.

Durham Duke University State Board of Health

Rankin Memorial Church Schedule of Services

Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 led by J A Lee superintendent Preaching at 11 and 730 by Rev Edward Suits Christian Endeavor at 630 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 with place to be announced for the prayer gathering

Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant Church J. A. Lee Edward Suits Christian Endeavor

Steel Mills Use Saplings To Stir Molten Metal

Report notes an unusual practice where saplings are used in steel mills to agitate molten metal and help lower the carbon content of the produced steel.

World’s Largest Piano Accordion Highlighted

A German instrument claims the title of the world’s largest piano accordion with a range of 1328 notes, drawing attention from music enthusiasts and collectors.

Chamber predicts tax cut would boost federal revenue

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States says lowering the federal income tax rate would raise government revenue when paired with proper application methods. It urges a realistic tax revision focused on recovery and growth rather than deterring business expansion.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber

Wake Forest Players Named to All-NCAA Team

Captain Jim Waller and Boyd Owen of Wake Forest were chosen as forwards and center on the all NCAA basketball team by sports writers. The selections followed the eastern division tournament where Wake Forest was eliminated in the first round by Ohio State.

Enterprise Philadelphia Jim Waller Boyd Owen Wake Forest Sports Writers All-N Waller Hull Ohio State Owen Nugent Villa Nova Baker

Governments Weigh Insurance for Business Loans at Capitol

A push to energize business at the capitol features a plan to liberalize credit for small and new enterprises. Congress members aim to consolidate bills and hold a full public hearing. Senator Logan predicts a government insured loan program via existing banks and expects action this session.

Capitol Congress William O. Douglas The Securities Commission Monopoly Investigating Committee Logan Mead N. Y Allen

California Oak Holds Geyser Spouting From Roots

A California oak tree reportedly emits a geyser of water from its roots, attracting curiosity as locals document the unusual natural phenomenon and speculate on its cause and longevity.

California

St Louis Beats Yankees 7 to 6 in St Petersburg Card Game

The St Louis Cardinals edged the New York Yankees 7 to 6 in St Petersburg. Joe Gordon drove in runs for the Yankees, while Bill Knickerbocker tripped in a key tally for New York late.

ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Bump Hadley Joe Beggs York Yankees Joe Gordon Yanks Bill Knickerbod Bill McGee Charley Wer R. New

Ortiz Sparks Senators To 4 3 Exhibition Win Over Del

Orlando report says Roberto Ortiz a 21 year old right hander from C hurled three scoreless hitless innings in the Senators opening exhibition, adding a hit and scoring the tying and winning runs as Washington defeated Del 4 to 3. Hutchinson Eisenstat and Parsons joined Carrasquel Haynes Oriiz Ferrell Giuliani in the line.

Orlando Fla Harch Roberto Ortiz Washington Senate Del Senators R. Detroit Washington Hutchinson Eisenstat Ted Parsons Carrasquel Haynes Oriiz Ferrell Giuliani

Red Sox Rally Past Reds 6 4 Behind Bagby Win

In Sarasota Jim Bagby held Cincinnati to four runs in five innings as Boston erased a deficit to win 6 to 4. Foxx swung a triple and single driving in runs, and Tabor turned a key double play to end a Reds threat. The birth to maturity note follows in the text.

SOX Reds Sarasota Fla Jim Bagby Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Red Sox Foxx Tabor Star Cincinnati Boston Cox Davis Walters Som Gatehouse Bagby DeSa

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