Local Boy Debuts in Night Game at High Point Tilt
In High Point today the Pointers meet the Gamecocks in a doubleheader with a 2 20 PM start and an 8 PM nightcap. Young Dennis of Highland Cotton mills fame makes his first season start before hometown fans as Lefty Plue and Roy Appleton prepare to pitch. A postponed opener due to rain shifts back the night game as 2000 fans are expected amid season-long late Saturday action.
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Page Dennis
Highland Cotton Mills
Dennis
Highlander
Boonemen
Lefty
Plue
Roy Appleton
High Point
Hornets Rally Past Patriots in 8-4 Victory
In Charlotte on May 23 the Hornets piled up 12 hits and eight runs to beat Greensboro 8 to 4. Bud Shaney pitched the win, surrendering 10 hits, with Packard belting a home run for Charlotte. President Wilson vetoed the Volstead Act citing wartime prohibition concerns and improper procedure.
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Hornets
Pats
Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets
Bud Shaney
Packard
Wilson
Greensboro
Arlopte Brandes
Wes
Shaney Rose
Caldwell Finlater
Madsen
Kunes
Brandes
Charlotte Rena IR Thore
Bhaney
Lewis
Itcher Hettman
White and
Earney
Piedmont Race Scrambles As Teams Adapt In 1930s Circuit
The piece notes chaos in the Piedmont league with Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh shifting standings, while Durham Bulls and Birds struggle in the lower bracket. It cites bets on season finish, criticizes a boxing bout, and praises North Carolina Tar Heel tennis, highlighting Lucas Abels’ standout performance amid an undefeated national title run.
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North Carolina
High Point
Lucas Abels
America
Congress Approves War Taxation Bill in Split Vote
On May 23 1917 the War Taxation bill imposing about 1 857 000 000 annually in direct taxes passed the House 329 to 76 with Republicans opposing. Representative Mann led a failed move to recommit the bill arguing for bonds and staged tax shifts. Five roll calls preceded final approval as some Democrats supported the motion and Kitchen urged unanimous action.
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House of Representatives
Representative Mann
Mann
Kitchen
Carolina Tar Heels Take Second in Dixie Conference Standings
Tulane leads the Dixie Conference with 20 1 2 points, gaining the season title across 12 sports. North Carolina finishes second overall, securing runner-up positions in tennis doubles and indoor track while earning points from second and fourth places in multiple events.
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Dillon Graham
Atlanta
Tyre University
Dixie College
Tulane
North Carolina
Alabama
Greenies
New Orleans
Tar Heels
Duke
Vanderbilt
Sewanee North Carolina
Georgia
Sewanee
Georgia Tech
Clemson
Virginia
Louisiana State
V. M
V. P
Florida
Auburn
South Carolina
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
Featherweight Champion Battalino Wins In New York Bout
In New York last night world featherweight champion Battalino outpointed Videl La Barba of Los Angeles in a 13 round decision. Also in Syracuse Paul Swiderski stopped Joe Banovic in five rounds. In Miami Joe Knight from Cairo knocked out Yale Okum in five rounds.
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New York
Battalino
Videl la Barba
Los Angeles
Miami
Fla
Joe Knight
Cairo
Yale Okum
Brooklyn Robins Win Two Handsomely in NL Action
Brooklyn, under Hugh Fullerton Jr., defeated Philadelphia 3–2 and 5–2 to climb to fifth place as left handed pitching woes faded. Dazzy Vance and Joe Shaute pitched well, Babe Herman hit a three run homer, and Johnny Frederick added a late two run shot. Rain halted AL games in Detroit at St Louis and Chicago at Cleveland.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR
Brooklyn Robins
Robins
Brooklyn
Phillies
Ray Benge
Frank Watt
Phil Collins
Butch
Babe Herman
Johnny Frederick
Dazzy Vance
Joe Shaute
Phils
Dazaler
Pinky Whitney
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Twenty Grand Is Just An Also Ran In Annual Race
In Robinson Illinois on May 28 a terrapin derby winner emerged not from the Kentucky Derby fame but as a mud turtle named West Point finishing the 150 inch dash in 25 seconds. Second place went to Duke H and Burnsie took third. Twenty Grand Man War Alfonso H and Amos wa Andy also ran.
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Robinson
Ill
Mrs. Whitney
West Point
Duke H
Burnsie
Freshmen Win Annual Meet at High Point High School
Freshmen beat Junior High 93 to 65 on their track, led by Rucker with 16 points. Kivitt topped Junior High with 9. events included sprints, relays, jumps, and field events, with Freshmen and Junior High sharing wins across disciplines.
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High Point High School
Rucker
Kivitt
Barnhart
Smith
Welch
Newby
Hinkle
Jr H
Wilson
Fitch
Johnson
Freeman
Copeland
Ellington
Hendrix
Culler-Dorcett
Segars
Russell
Rothrock
Potts
Little
Proctor
Clarke
Hinkie
Windham
Hinton
Lambeth
Black
Payne
Mildred Marshall
Pauline Heigh
Samuels
Thelma Oakley
Virginia Lane
Marie Hawkins
Ruby Smith
Country Club Ladies Tourney Set For Next Week
The Women's Championship at High Point Country Club runs May 24 29 with 18 hole qualifying and 9 hole rounds. Last year's champion Mrs Matt Wall returns as entries grow, promising close competition as pro Andy Merrillees forecasts the tightest event yet. Notable entrants include Mrs J H Welborn Mrs T J Gold Mrs C M Waynick and more.
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High Point Country Club
Andy Merrillees
Matt Wall
Merribees
J. H. Welborn
T. J. Gold
C. M. Waynick
G. G. Chappell
Dunkleberger
G. C. Kester
C. N. Kephart
J. G. Groome
Ruth Brown
Saunders
T. W. Smith
Herb Hodgin
Lucy Abels
G. I. Walters
How They Stand How They Stand Pier Jimont League
Henderson plays High Point Raleigh meets Winston Durham faces Asheville Greensboro plays Charlotte in a double header with Greensboro Charlotte after noon. Other games occur in the afternoon and night sessions.
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Henderson
High Point
Raleigh
Winston
Durham
Asheville
2Greensboro
Charlotte
Greensboro-Charlotte
Regional Baseball Scores Reported From Yesterday
Results from yesterday show Charlotte 8 over Greensboro 4 and Asheville 6 Durham 6. Weather in High Point Henderson and Raleigh Winston-Salem brought rain to the games.
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Charlotte
Greensboro
Asheville
Durham
High Point
Henderson
Raleigh-Winston-Salem
National League Matchups Across Historic Rivalries
National League schedule lists New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at Chicago, outlining notable early season clashes among enduring clubs.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
le L. Pet
Baseball doubleheader slate in the American League
Detroit visits St. Louis and Chicago plays Cleveland while Boston meets Philadelphia and Washington faces New York in a set of AL matchups. The schedule includes a doubleheader.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Eeie Pet
Ereweeelf
Detroit
Eeveel
Sf Oocceeth
Detroit St Louis Rain Delays Only Scheduled Games
Rain interrupts the schedule with Detroit versus St Louis and Cleveland versus Chicago as the only games listed for today. No postponement details provided.
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Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Dazzy Vance Dominates Phillies in Doubleheader Loss
Dazzy Vance and the Robins stalled the Phillies with seven hits to win 3-2 in the opener. Babe Herman homered with two on and added two singles, aiding a Robins victory in the second game.
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Dazzy Vance
Robins
Phillies
Babe Herman
Phils
Triplet Bananas Baffle Local Store Collector
A cluster of triplet bananas was brought to the Enterprise office by C. H. Fagala assistant superintendent of A. and P. stores in the Charlotte district. He had seen twins before but never triplets and the display remains in the Enterprise window today.
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Enterprise Office
C. H. Fagala
A. and P
Charlotte
Notable Visitors Stay With Governor Roosevelt
The trip to the city passed without incident and the visitors were hosted by Governor Theodore Roosevelt during their short stay.
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Theodore Roossvelt
Y Athletic Night Honors Local High School Stars
The YMCA held an athletic night awarding 10 athletes and teams. DeMolay basketball, Thomas Mills Industrial, Green Street Baptist Sunday School and local baseball and bowling winners were honored. top handball, swimming and track honors were presented to named individuals.
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A. B. Conrad
Coe
Thomas Mills
Green Street Baptist Sunday School
North Carolina Public Service
Trinity
Stehli
Post Office
Commercial
High Point
Stehli Silks
Johnson
Broadus Culler
M. L. Patrick
Merrick Cerney
Cerney
Jesse Mack
Floyd Whitley
Robert Spencer
Roy Crawford
Clarence Spencer
Eland Farlow
Jesse Mark
Walter Spry
Ed Farlow
Colon Cross
Raymond Cromer
Richard Miesky
Homer Hall
Howell Kearns
Carl Shelwe
Albert McAnally
Lelon Cooper
Hubert Barrier
Andy Smith
Berlis Freeman
Clayton Steel
Lloyd Whitley
Raymond Smith
D. Smith
Paul Koonce
Richard Retten
Tom Ellis
Dewey Smith
Lloyad Whitley
Harold Culler
Ward 38
Presen
Seventy Seven And Athletes of Spring Teams a ceived Awards At Assembly
Seventy seven and spring team athletes received awards at a school assembly yesterday. Coaches presented trophies and letters across baseball, track, golf, and girls teams. Notable honorees included Lois Stout the girls pitcher and multiple track stars setting state records.
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Lois Stout
Johnsona
Wade Marlette
Cecil Allred
Winford Hipple
Aubrey Brogden
Willie Sensenbach
Goebel Harris
Garland
Ase
Edward Phibbs
Broadus Guller
Ves Green
Charles Weisner
Vce Canada
Basher Wall
Monosaa
Charles E. Spencer
Frank Mutrad
Sizemore
Paul Carroll
Harris Jarrell
Frank Armfield
Harry Williamson
Gatewood Shipman
James Montgomery
Marion Sams
Craig Farr
George Bargee
Lewis L. Stookey
William Snow
Buster Moffitt
Gilbert Clinard
Pred Sappenfield
Saress Huerb
Helen Cecil
Carol McKee
Ida Gray Harmon
Hazel Scoggins
Lee Forward
Juanita Reid
Helen Marshall
Dorothy Forward
Johnnie Surratt
Dorothy Fritz
Dolly Patterson
Mildred Furgurson
Verna Winslow
Ernestine Asbury
Margaret Lake Farrington
Margaret Dixon
Kathryn Hoover
Ruby Dix
Ethel Culler
Anna Elizabeth Kearns
Pauline Heigh
Elizabeth Hatcher
Lois Hoover
Vera York
Clara Smith
Virginia Wrenn
Velva Hayden
Mary Drew Dalton
Lois Culler
Jane Hess Weaver
Annie Laura Patterson
Dorothy Bowen
Battalino Wins Lackluster Defense at Madison Square Garden
Hartford champion Christopher Battalino edged Fidel La Barba after 15 rounds in a dull bout at Madison Square Garden. Battalino failed to display championship form as he chased La Barba around the ring, while the crowd hissed and pelleted the ring with pennies.
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New York
Christopher
Bat) Battalino
Hartford
Conn
Battaline
Fidel la Barba
Los Angeles
Madison Square Garden
la Barba
Yes
Local Teams Collide as Cedar Rapids Faces Moline
Cedar Rapids in Iowa hosts a match-up with Moline Illinois featuring standout players Leonard and Billy Light from Saint Paul. The event draws regional fan interest and showcases outpointer Light’s speed and Leonard’s scoring touch.
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Cedar Rapids
Kid Leonard
Moline
Outpointer
Billy Light
St. Paul
Notice of Land Sale in Guilford County Court House sale
Public auction will occur at 2 o'clock p m on June 12 1931 in Greensboro to satisfy a deed of trust from J W Jamison and Anna Jamison to Citizens National Bank of Norfolk Now the Seaboard Bank Trust. Property lies in High Point Guilford County including land and improvements. Proceedings conducted by the trustee under a 1927 trust.
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J. W. Jamison
Anna Jamison
Citizens Bank of Norfolk
Citizens National Bank of Norfolk
Office
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
Ue Ullford
Carolina
Seaboard
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