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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

2

Americans Rout British To Retain Walker Cup Victory

The United States, led by veteran Francis Ouimet, sealed an 8 1 2 to 2 1 2 Walker Cup win over Britain in St. Andrews. Six of eight singles victories plus a halve left Britain without a series win in the amateur team match begun in 1922.

Gayle Talbot Associated Press ST. Andrews Scotland Francis Ouimet Britain T. A Tony) Torrance Max Marston Philadelphia Eric McRavie All Square Jack Westland Chicago United States Brookline Mase Leonard Crawley Johnny Goodman Omaha Lawson Little San Francisco Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Goodman Michael Scott Little Cyril Tolley Fischer Eric Fiddian T. Dunlap, Jr Jack McLean Dunlap Gus Moreland Dallas Sam McKinlay

Sav Salvation Army to Audit Local Post by State Auditor

Capt William Range state auditor of the Salvation Army arrives to audit the local post books. He will lead both morning and evening services with Mothers honored and flower decorations featured. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m as May membership drive unfolds with progress reported.

William Range Books of Salvation Army Range

Guilford Defeats Local Collegians 82 to 44

Guilford College Quakers overwhelmed High Point Purple Panthers 82 to 44 at Guilford. Top performers included Pinkston and Biddle of Guilford with 12 points each, and Finch of Guilford taking multiple sprint and field event prizes.

Guilford College Quakers High Point Purple Panthers Pinkston High Point Biddle Pinch Finch Baughm Pi Pinkston Pittendrei Macomber James Trivette Ferree English Bowers Sherrill Humphries Redding Allen Humphrey Apple Tonge Shelton Pittendreigh Roynect Burgwyn

High Point Students Receive Athletic Awards

High Point high school awarded athletic emblems to students in baseball golf swimming and wrestling during a chapel program. Notable honorees include Harold Culler Woodrow Croson Ralph Johnson and Thomas Davis in baseball. Charles Diffendal and John Diffendal in golf. Richard Meisky and James Harris in swimming. Henry Newby in wrestling. and numerous named girls and boys recognized across sports.

High Point High School Harold Culler Woodrow Croson Ralph Johnson Thomas Davis Fred Ridge Willie Hinkle Henry Delappe Ed Craven Art Lea Lawrence Summey Fletus Fitzgerald Norman Hendricks Sams John Thomas Ralph Fowler Truman Hilton Dick Hubbard Frank Potts Wilton Sams Francis Robinson Eric Hinton Len Parker Zeb Whitlow Charles Diffendal Jack Garrett Alfred Oliver Charles Royal John Diffendal Robert Dunkelberger Richard Meisky Ronald Jester Robert Clifton John Hall Robert Hartley James Harris Carl Cooper Ned Bollinger Lloyd Whitley Paul Koontz Edwin Thrower Thomas Jones Henry Newby Lillian Elsner Eliza Wooten Lorraine Harmon Julia Brown Virginia Reid Helen Hussey Dorothy Ingold Kate Gillespie Estelle Pierce Carlyss Basinger Alice Lee Charlies Helen Bolling Mary Bowers Hazel Burton Ruth Charles Ruby Culler Marie Hawkins Katherine Morgan Frances Wade Lorraine Worth Marion Worth

Sherrill to Hurl on Booster's Day Doubleheader

High Point pitcher Leo Sherrill, the Purple Panthers ace, will start one game in the Booster's Day doubleheader with Catawba at Willis Park Tuesday afternoon. The righthander is 10–2 on the season and also plays second base. Local merchants back the event.

Leo Sherrill High Point College Purple Panthers Catawba Willis Park Sherrill Lee Statesville

Singing Service At Gospel Tabernacle Sunday

A community singing event at the Gospel Tabernacle on Willowbrook street will be held Sunday at 2 PM. The program includes gospel singing by the Harris quartet from Stewart Tennessee and features singing instructor Mr. Stamps with plans for a protracted singing school.

Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street Stamps Harris Quartette Stewart, Tenn J. W. Grace Ward Street Methodist Church

Sophomores Claim Intramural Baseball Title

The Sophomores defeated the Juniors 15 to 9 to win the intramural high school baseball title yesterday afternoon. A nine run rally in the fourth overturned an early Juniors lead as the Sophomores advanced by beating the Freshmen 14 to 2 while the Juniors beat the Seniors 16 to 8. The finals will conclude with a match against the men's faculty on Wednesday afternoon.

Riley Sensenbach Clayton Williams

Chicago Produce Market Report May 12 Butter Eggs Prices

Butter at 10 926 steady with unchanged prices. Eggs at 29 026 unsettled with extra firsts 16 percent. Fresh graded first 15 to 16 percent. Current receipts standard and shipping cases 14 percent. Eye sales 1 car storage packed extras 17 percent. Current receipts standard and shipping cases 13 percent.

Chicago

England’s Canned Food Use Surges Since 1914

England now uses about four times as much canned foods as in 1914. The note compares modern consumption with early 20th century eating patterns, highlighting a shift toward preserved goods and changes in diet.

England

First census of England conducted in 1801

The article notes that the first census taken in England occurred in 1801 marking a significant early attempt to count the population for statistical purposes. It places this event in a historical context of demographic tracking.

England

Yanks Indians and Browns Win American Tilts

The Yankees defeated the White Sox 7 6 in 14 innings as extra inning games surged this season. Cleveland beat Boston 6 6 in 11 innings after a Sox rally. Detroit won 10 5 over Philadelphia. St. Louis beat the Senators 5 4 in the 10th. Pittsburgh downed Philadelphia 6 4 and St. Louis edged the Giants 3 2 in the 10th. The Cubs lost 13 1 to the Dodgers. Boston Braves topped Cincinnati 5 0.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr Associated Press New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Pale Hose Yanks Harry Smythe Whit Wyatt Earl Combs Sam Byrd Cleveland Boston Red Sox Sox Detroit Tigers Philadelphia A's Jimmie Foxx Senators St. Louis Browns Pitsburgh St. Louis Cubs Gus Subhr Arky Vaughan Pirates Phillies Cardinals Giants Jack Rothrock Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Pat Malone Chicago Boston Braves Cincinnati

Grant Victor Over Stoefen to Face George Lott Today

Bryan Bitsy Grant of Atlanta advances to the Dixie invitation tennis final by defeating Lester Stoefen in five sets 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-8 6-2. He meets defending champion George Lott of Chicago who beat J Gilbert Hall.

Memphis Tenn Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Georgia George Lott Chicago University Club Lester Stoefen Los Angeles Stoefen Grant Lott J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Toether Robert Little Tuscaloosa Ala Fred Andrews Birmingham Berkeley Bell Texas New York Hall Robert Bryan Chattanooga

Zollicoffer Addresses Asheboro Voters

Congressional candidate Zollicoffer told Asheboro crowds Friday that farmer merchant laborer and industrialist rights now in Washington should be protected by an independent candidate not tied to any political machine. He described himself as qualified for the role.

Zollicoffer Congress Asheboro Washington

Farmer Kills Self After Fight With Wife

J J Wimbley, a 66 year old farmer, shot himself to death to fight his wife’s attempts to stop him. He had seven children from a previous marriage and was twice married.

Raleigh J. J. Wimbley

Records Set to Fall at State Track Meet in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill May 12 The state collegiate track and field championship draws top teams led by North Carolina Duke and Davidson to seek new marks on a rain tentative fast track. Notable performers include Milan Zori Ralston LeGore Charlie Hubbird and Frank Abernethy with several state records under threat across sprints jumps and throws.

Chapel Hill Swift Commonwealth University of North Carolina Davidson Duke Blue Devils Wildcats Tar Heels Milan Zori WN. C Penn Ralston LeGore North Carolina Charlie Hubbird Frank Abernethy

Collegians Battle In Amateur Finalist duel in golf

Two 19 year old collegians Thad Street of the College of Charleston and Clift Perry of Duke faced off in the Carolinas amateur golf championship on the Charlotte Country Club course. Street defeated Tully Blair 8 and 2 to reach the final while Perry beat Charlie Ross 6 and 5 and will challenge Street for the title. The event features 142 starters with 18 holes planned in both morning and afternoon sessions. Nelson MacRae of Wilmington was the previous champion but was eliminated in the first round.

Charlotte Thad Street College of Charleston Clift Perry Duke University Carolinas Street Perry Feld Charlotte Country Club Charlie Ross Davidson College Hot Springs Duke Nelson MacRae Wilmington

Three Big Five Nines Go Into Action Today

In Chapel Hill action the North Carolina baseball team hosts Virginia Polytechnic Institute in a Southern Conference doubleheader. Wake Forest plays Duke in a rematch after a 5 3 win, while Catawba and LeNoir Rhyne meet in Hickory and Atlantic Christian faces Guilford. NC State battles UNC in a Hope Valley golf match.

Charlotte Chapel Hill Virginia Polytechnic Institute University of North Carolina Wake Forest Mehich Davidson Blue Devils Duke University Catawba Lenoir Rhyne Hickory Atlantic Christian College Guilford North Carolina Duke Ena Amherst Hartford (Conn Lehigh George Washington University N. C. State Hope Valley Country Club Durham Emory University Georgia Tech Atlanta

Reynolds Vosmik Lead Majors In Slugging and Hitting Pace

New York May 12 Reynolds Boston ace and husky Vos mik of Cleveland top the majors in batting and slugging as the week ends. Reynolds hit 39 in 84 at bats for a .464 average, with 26 RBIs and five triples. Vosmik slipped to . ? tied with Kiki Cuyler for second as Leslie of Brooklyn leads NL at .410.

New York Carl Reynolds Boston Sox Husky Joe Vosmik Cleveland Reynolds Vosmik Kiki Cuyler Cuyler Sam Leslie Brooklyn G.roe ‘Reynolds Bos Voamik Cleo Manush Waa Gehrig Kal'ker Cley Gehger Det Kuhel Ruth N. Y John Hefiner Carer Phila Chi Leslie Bklyn Wilson Lee Boston Uv Waner Bubr Pitts Vaughn Jurses Collins St. L

Hornets Regain Piedmont Lead With Doubleheader Wins

Charlotte's Hornets seize the Piedmont league lead after a doubleheader sweep of Columbia, taking a 24J-hour lead over rivals as Jim Lyle and Pinkie James pace a 12 to 2 victory and a 3 to 2 close game. Richmond Colts slip to Norfolk loss as Wilmington Pirates hammer Greensboro 18 to 11.

Charlotte Hornets Bees Columbia Jim Lyle Pinkie James Carolina Richmond Colts Norfolk Tars Colts Wilmington Pirate Crew Greensboro Patriots Pirates Charlotte Fields

Fights Last Night Upends Several Boxers Across Cities

New York Lucia Aris mendi 125 from Mexico outpointed Al Roth 125 of New York. Worcester Lou Brouillard 166 outpointed Norman Conrad 165 Wilton. Hollywood Young Terry 157 beat Pearl Whitehead 159 1 2. San Francisco Kid Chocolate 120 defeated Pete Nebo 185 1 2. Reno Charlie Miller 182 stopped Frankie Moran 180 in eight.

New York Baby Arismendi Mexico al Roth Worcester Mase Lou Brouillard Norman Conrad Wilton N. BH Santa, Ga Hollywood Young Terry Trenton N. J Pearl Whitehead Santa Monica San Francisco Kid Chocolate Cuba Pete Nebo Key West Fla Reno Nev Charlie Miller Frankie Moran New Orleans

Major League Leaders Across Leagues

Associated Press listing top batting runs and RBI leaders in American and National Leagues. Notable names include Gehrig Ruth Foxx Medwick Klein Ott and Warneke among others with figures for averages runs and wins.

Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Games

Yesterday's stars included Robie Hemsley and Browne with a combined single and three doubles against the Senators. Pie Traynor sparked the Pirates with a pinch double in the ninth to tie the game versus the Phillies. Johnny Murphy of the Yankees worked 61 3 innings in relief to hold the White Sox to four hits. Wally Berger drove in three runs and had four hits in the Braves victory over the Reds. Gerald Walker fueled the Tigers with Philadelphia pitching for his hits. Adolph Camilli and Bill Jurges joined in a Cubs triple play against the Dodgers. Willie Kamm contributed for the Indians with key hits.

Sncom Tco Frere Robie Hemsiey Browne Senators Pie Traynor Pirates Phillies Johnny Murphy Yankees White Sox Wally Berger Braves Reda Gerald Walker Tigers Philadelphia Adolph Camilli Bill Jurges Cubs Dodgers Willie Kamm Indians

Piedmont League Game Pairings Announced

The Piedmont League schedules Columbia at Charlotte, Wilmington at Greensboro, and Richmond at Norfolk as matchups for the upcoming round.

Baseball scores from yesterday in Norfolk Richmond and Wilmington

Yesterday Norfolk defeated Richmond 8 to 7 while Wilmington won 18 to 12 against Colum. The reported results include a 3 to 12 line featuring Charlotte versus G exstol with 12-3 as the final.

Norfolk Richmond Wilmington Charlotte Colum

Games Today Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg

Brooklyn faces Chicago Philadelphia plays Pittsburg Boston meets Cincinnati New York travels to St Louis in a set of midweek baseball matchups across major leagues.

Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati New York St. Louis

Baseball scores roundup from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Baseball scores show Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh in 10 innings with a 6 to 4 result. Boston defeats Cincinnati 8 to 6. Brooklyn runs up 13 against Chicago 1. St Louis edges New York 3 to 2 in extra innings.

W. Chicago Pittsburgh Gi St. Louw New York Boston Ewes Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Philadelps Chicago St. Louis

Schedule Notes from Early NBA Matchups

The card lists St. Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, and Cleveland at Boston as upcoming games in a compact early season schedule.

Detroit 10 Philadelphia boosts standings in rough day

In a chaotic set of scores New York 7 Chicago Cleveland 6 Boston 6 and Detroit 10 Philadelphia final results show Detroit posting a high score while others hover with narrow margins the edition notes a windy game day and shifting competitive balance

New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Detroit Philadelphia

Rochester Triumphs Over Albany as Baltimore Tops Toronto

Rochester defeats Albany in a close game while Baltimore dominates Toronto on a weather-affected slate. Other results from the day include shifted schedules and rescheduled venues due to late-season conditions.

Rochester Albany Baltimore Toronto

Southern League scores report partial

Memphis defeated Atlanta 15 to 11 in a Southern League game while New Orleans led Nashville 4 to 2. other lines mention Chattanooga and Little Rock but are incomplete.

Memphis Atlanta Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville Knoxville Birmingham Little Rock

Incomplete Scoreboard Across Cities Includes Teams

A fragmented listing shows scores and team names such as Louisville 7 Kansas 10 Minneapolis 10 Te St Paul 18 7 Elmira 6 Reading 4 Harrisburg 3 Bing Beranton 14 Hasel Wilkes Barre 6 Wi Texas Fort Worth 8 Ho Galveston 10 Ok Tulea 2 San Antonis. The OCR lacks clear structure and dates.

American Assoc Louisville Kansas Minneapolis St. Paul Col New York-Penn, Elmira Reading Harrisburg Bing Beranton Hasel Wilkes Texas Fort Worth Ho Galveston Ok Tulea San Antonis

College Baseball Scores and Results Summary

Unclear OCR data shows a mix of college baseball scores including North Carolina 7 Wake Forest 5, Maryland 8 Auburn 6, Georgia Tech 9 Mississippi State 14, Temple 15, Delaware 4, and other partial figures. Names and teams are jumbled with misplaced punctuation.

College North Carolina Wake Forest Fresh State Maryland W. M

Duke and North Carolina Triumph Lift Rivalry

Duke defeats Lehigh 6 3 and North Carolina tops Amherst 7 2 in college baseball. Clemson wins 8 against an unspecified opponent as Paul Dean and Cardi form a pitching duel with Carl Hubbell in reserve duties.

Paul Dean Cardi Carl Hubbell

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