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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1934

Page

2

Phil Perkins Leads National Open Qualifier at Shaker Heights

Thomas Philip Perkins, former British amateur champion and Kirtland CC pro, shot 69-69 for 138 to lead sectional trials for the National Open at Merion Club. Billy Burke and Clarence Ehresman were two strokes back at 140 as 105 golfers qualified from 21 districts for the June 7 start.

New York Thomas Philip Perkins Kirtland Country Club Cleveland Phil Shaker Heights Country Club Billy Burke Clarence Ehresman Eaglesmere Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club Ardmore Los Angeles

Grove Putting Red Sox Back On Map

Lefty Robert Moses Grove shows form after arm troubles as Boston loses 8 3 to Chicago. Grove relieved in the third with bases loaded and led a late-inning mishap while Earnshaw pitched a complete game for the White Sox. Cubs down Giants 3 2 in 10 innings as Klein drives winner. Sorrell blanks Senators 5 0. Crowder falters as AL champs slip. Other games washed out by rain.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Sox Robert Moses Grove Robert Moses Lnaconing Lightning Tom Yawkey Maryland White Sox Henry Johnson Boston Jorge” Earnshaw Grove Eddie Morgan Earnshaw Len Warneke Cubs Giants Chuck Klein Hal Schumacher Dolph Camilli Vic Sorrell Detroit Southpaw Senators al Crowder

Open championship qualifiers trim field at Merion

The field at Merion reaches 146 of 150 with former Open winners and Walker Cup players excused from sectional trials. Five former Open champions were eliminated, while top qualifiers included Paul Runyan Witty Cox George Van Elm Tom Creavy Ed Dudley Al Espinosa Bobby Cruickshank Dick Metz Henry Picard and intercollegiate champ Walter Emery.

Merion Philadelphia Fred McLeod George Sargent Chick Evans Cyril Walker Willie MacFarlane George Voigt Joe Turnesa Maurice McCarthy Cleveland Oscar F. Willing Portland Ore Paul Runyan Witty Cox George van Elm Tom Creavy Ed Dudiey al Espinosa Bobby Cruickshank Dick Metz Henry Picard Walter Emery Rodney Bliss Charley Yates Johnny Florio Bob Kepler

Great Britain ranks ninth in telephones per 100 people

Great Britain stands ninth in the number of telephones per 100 of population among countries with more than 100000 telephones, indicating a relatively low telephone density compared with peers.

Great Britain

Piedmont Loop Rage Tightens in Charlotte Race

May 15. The Charlotte Hornets lead the Piedmont league at 14-6 after a rainout in Greensboro Charlotte clash and the South Carolina Sandlappers beat Richmond 9-3. Norfolk lost 4-3 to Wilmington in a 19 inning marathon. Sandlappers sit 14-8, Hornets remain atop standings. both teams scheduled to play again at the same field today.

Charlotte Charlotte Hornets Columbia Sandlappers Greensboro Sandlappers Colts

Williamson Faces Battle For Half Mile Honors

In Durham North Carolina on May 15 the half mile at the 12th annual Southern conference meet features Harry Williamson of North Carolina and Hundson Cary of Virginia. Cary is a former conference champion while Williamson, a Carolina sophomore, ran well under the conference record in the state meet last week.

Durham N. C Harry Williamson North Carolina Hundson Cary Virginia Cary Williamson Carolina

Allen Jay School To Host Fid diers Musical Program

A fid diers convention will be held at the Allen Jay school auditorium three miles east of High Point on Wednesday May 16 at 8 o clock. The program features string music quartet singing piano and Charleston dance with entertainers including Pioneer orchestra W H Dorsett’s string band Mt Pleasant girls' quartet Hudson Shatterly band High Point and the Blue Birds. The Allen Jay P T A directs the event inviting all musicians and the public to attend.

Liberty A _ fiddiers High Point Allen Jay School Pioneer Orchestra W. H. Dorsett Mt. Pleasant Girls Hudson-Shatterly Band The Blue Birds Allen Jay P.T. A R. P. Smith

Rain Revives Crops Amid Extended Drought

A heavy rain in the region early today revived crops and flowers that suffered from a prolonged drought. Forecasters predicted more rain tomorrow as vegetables had dried and burned while the downpour persisted until late morning.

Lindbergh May Testify on Army Air Corps Inquiry

Col Charles A L Lindbergh, who refused a committee post, expressed willingness to testify before the Baker committee on aeronautical matters. Sources say he was asked to appear but had not yet replied.

Washington Charles A. L. Lindbergh Army Air Crops Newton D. Baker Lindbergh

Venice Gondolas Remain Black Under 1562 Edict

Off the Algerian coast lies 5000 square miles of shallows rich in fish yet largely untouched, presenting potential for future exploration and exploitation.

Venice Algerian

National League Standings Games Today

New York visits Chicago while Boston travels to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia meets Cincinnati. Brooklyn plays at St. Louis in today's NL schedule.

Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago New York

Results Yesterday Chicago 3 New York 2

Chicago defeated New York 3 to 2 in yesterday’s match while other games were rained out. The win highlights Chicago’s strong offense as New York struggled to contain their opponent.

Chicago New York

Baseball Schedule Highlights for Today

In the American League today the Chicago White Sox visit Boston Red Sox while Cleveland visits the New York Yankees and St. Louis travels to Philadelphia. Detroit plays at Washington.

American League Today Chicago Boston Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Pet Phila

Detroit Defeats Washington 6 to 0 in NHL action

Detroit blanked Washington 6 to 0 as cold conditions affected play. Chicago routed Boston 8 to 2 in another matchup, with several games noted as affected by the chilly weather.

Detroit Washington Chicago Boston

Sports Scores Summary for Five Matches

Albany beat Buffalo 9 to 3. Syracuse fell to Toronto 1 to 2. Baltimore defeated Montreal 6 to 2. Newark won against Rochester 8 to 7.

V. Pet Rochester Newark Sere Toronto Eeeere Montreal Albany Buffalo Syracuse Baltimore Newark

Nashville Faces Birmingham In Narrow 6 5 Result

A sports brief notes Nashville defeated Birmingham 6 to 5. The game between New Orleans and Atlanta was postponed due to rain with no other schedules listed.

V. Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Memphis N. Orleans Knoxville Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans

Weather Affects Major League and Texas League Games

Rain and cold weather interrupt several games across Kansas City Indianapolis Houston and Oklahoma City. Only one game remains scheduled with Texas League San Antonio and Galveston both tied at six while Beaumont visits Oklahoma City and Houston travels to Tulsa.

American Association Kansas City Indianapolis San Antonio Galveston Beaumont Oklahoma City Houston Tulsa

Duke Edges Wake Forest 6 3 In College Baseball

Duke defeats Wake Forest 6 runs to 3 in college baseball action. The report notes midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy among the readers and participants.

United States Naval Academy

Women on Trial In Kidnap Case Sioux Falls Hearing

Two women face trial in Sioux Falls South Dakota over the sensational kidnapping of Charles Boettcher II of Denver. Mrs Elvina Kohler and Mrs Verne Sankey, sister in law and widow of the plot leader, are linked to the case in which Boettcher was freed for sixty thousand dollars. The plot leader killed himself in jail.

Sioux Falls S. D Charles Boettcher II Denver Elvina Kohler Verne Sankey

Outlaw Bryson Sought After Ambush Shootings

Sheriff deputies scour the mountains for Wes Bryson an outlaw charged with shooting two men in an ambush and threatening seven others Judge Felix A Alley issued the outlaw proclamation and bench warrant for his arrest Bryson wounded K Bumgarner and Thomas A Dillard of Cashiers Valley on a Saturday morning and is believed hidden in the nearby mountains

Cubs-Doubled in 10th to drive in run

Stars report Chick Klein drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the Cubs, beating Gianta. George Earnshaw limited the Red Sox to four hits while pitching a solid game for the White Sox. Vic Sorrell blanked the Senators for six innings, allowing only two hits.

Associated Press Chick Klein Cubs Gianta George Earnshaw White Sox Red Sox Vic Sorrell Tigers Senators

YMCA Founded in London in 1844

The Young Men's Christian Association traces its origins to London where it was founded in 1844. The statement highlights the organization's historic start as a faith and community movement that spread globally.

The Young Men's Christian Association London

Major League Leaders Highlight Baseball Standouts

Baseball leaders feature Leslie of the Dodgers at .382 and P Waner of the Pirates at .378. Pirates and Cubs players top in runs with Klein and Vaughan, while Suhr and Klein lead in RBIs. Multiple players tie for hits and power, with Klein and Ott among leaders in home runs. Stolen bases show a spread, and pitching marks show Bush 6-0 and Warneke 5-1 for Cubs.

Leslie Dodgers P. Waner Pirates Vaughan Klein Cubs Suhr Medwick Cardinals Moore Giants W. Herman Urbanski Braves Berger English Ott Harnett Collins Allen Phillies aMrtin Cardinal Rothrock Stinback Frey Piet Reds Bush Warneke

Hall of Fame seasons in 1930s baseball stats

Batting leaders include Hemsely Browns 481 Reynolds Red Sox .412. Gehrig Yankees and Morgan Red Sox 22 runs batted in. Gehrig 31 RBIs, Reynolds 27. Hits Reynolds Red Sox 40 Manush Senators 39. Doubles Werber Red Sox 10 Reynolds 9. Triples Reynolds Red Sox 5 Manush Senators and Chapman Yankees 4. Home runs Gehrig Yankees 8 Ruth 7. Stolen bases Walker Tigers 9 Werber Red Sox Gehrig Chapman Yankees 5. Pitching Ruffing and Gomez Yankees 5-0.

Hemsely Browns Reynolds Red Sox Gehrig Yankees Morgan Manush Senators Werber aMnush Chapman

Fights Last Night Across Cities Staged Boxing Cards

In New York Tony Falco and Billy MecMa hon drew at 143 pounds. Milwaukee Frank Misko decisioned Mey er Grace at 150. Miami Buck Everett outpointed Dewey Kim rey at 185. Rob Bailey defeated Hobo Savage at 160. Harold Murphy stopped Joe King at light middle. Williamsport Joe Smallwood edged Gene Monetti at 158.

New York Tony Falco Philadelphia Billy MecMahon Drew Milwaknee Frank Misko Saginaw Meyer Grace Miami Buck Everett Gary Dewey Kimrey Charlotte N. C Rob Bailey Atlanta Hobo Savage Scranton Harold Murphy Sprinfield Joe King Lakeland Williamsport Joe Smallwood Wilmington Del Gene Monetti Atlantic City

Tar Heels Battle Maryland as Duke, Wake Forest Go On

RANDOLPH-MAG TAR HEELS f A 6 10 2 Dt CHARLOTTE May 15 The final week of the baseball campaign finds North Carolina State Duke Wake Forest battling on foreign soil. Carolina invades Ashland Va to face Randolph Macon while Ken Weafer seeks another start as the Tar Heels aim to extend their 24 game win streak.

Charlotte North Carolina State Duke Wake F iDamond Stacy West Duke Blue Devils Elon N. C. State Carolina Maryland North Carolinians Randolph Ashland Ers Tar Heels Ken Weafer N. C Devil Finger Macon Tom Tar Heels Navy Hill Catawba High Point Wake Forest

Umpires Named for Southern Conference Series

Durham May Axel Lindstrom and Lou ey veteran Piedmont umpires have been chosen to work the North Carolina baseball series at Chapel Hill Greensboro and Durham. At the request of Duke’s Jack Coombs and Carolina’s Hearn Judge Bramham president of the national association of umpires and Dan Hill of the Piedmont league selected the umpires for the Southern conference ship series.

Durham N. C Axel Lindstrom Louey Piedmont North Carolina Chapel Hill Greensboro Jack Coombs Duke Hearn Carolina Bramham Tional Association of Gues Dan Hill Piedmont League

Oldest coronation of evergreen relic mentioned

The record notes the Ethi Aspalut holding the title coronation circa 600 B C, described as the earliest coronation of a living relic in contemporary tradition.

The palace of the Paris is the National levy and Museum of

The fragment references a palace in Paris linked to national levy and a museum. It lacks clear action, date, or names to form a full news item.

Paris National Levy and Museum

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Ueed Phil Perkins Merion Club Carole Lombard Burns & Allen Ethel Merman Leom Errol Tartan His Panama Edna May Oliver Horton Berg Rialto Irene Dunne Clive Brook Nils Asther Eward J Neu Charlotte and Columbia Tracy Barrymore Broadhurst America Porthcawl Wales Grace M. Amory Herbert Pulitzer England Palace Theatre Salem Street Warren Williams Rio Dolores del Rio Queen Mary Alice Marble Britain Miss Marble Helen Jacobs Caroline Babcock Pacific Coast Outlaw Major League Randolph - Magtar Heels Duke-U. N. C Allen J. Sch Conventio Sinclair
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