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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1940

Page

19

Marsh Night Scoring Spree Beats Marsh 29 to 6

Rip Collins Tigers clinched their sixth straight Industrial League win by erupting for ten runs in the third inning and piling up 29 to 6 over Marsh. Tomlinson led a barrage with Parker Holt Nance and others contributing multiple hits including two home runs by Nance and Parker. Winning pitcher Rhyne fanned four while Rich took the loss amid a flood of Marsh hits and errors. Attendance was about 1,000.

Tomlinson Arsh Marsh Rip Collins Marshas Airacle Airacle Could Have Put Themithin Ding Tomg Bobarker J. D. Holtith Hilliard Nance Ile Brinkley Ingram Ree Oance Lefield Park John Evertt Alson Hoover Tals Crshelles Koontz Brinkley Hart Nance Parker Erhart Hussey Rhyne Kiey Hoover Haney Eldridge Rich Byerley Bryley Scott Byerly Pires Gurley Gurney

Patterson and Marvin set main event clash at arena

Tomorrow night’s wrestling program features a main event brawl between Patterson and Marvin after recent charges and boasts. Also on the card are Steinborn versus Grove and Powers versus Newlin in a navy championship themed lineup promoted by Sergeant L. C. McMa, touted as among the best.

Marvin Arvin Patterson Hould Mile Inborn Steinborn Key Grove Montana Grovo Ernie Powers Pat Newn Navy Cham Poners L. C. McMa

Murphy Ends Bid for Secretary of State Nomination

veteran Rowan County legislator Pete Murphy concedes renomination to Thad Bure on the Democratic ticket. Murphy telegrams Bure to offer wholehearted support this fall as primaries approach May 26.

Walter Pete) Urphy Rowan Coun Tary Thad Bure Murphy Bure Pure Thad Kure Pete

Industrial Race Gets Hot Tomlinson Tops in Hollywood and League Standings

Hollywood May 24 The industrial league heats up as Tomlinson secures its sixth straight win led by Rip Collins guiding a hot offense. Oakdale remains top tier with seven wins and four losses, while Adams Millis Triangle and Marsh battle for position behind. Melrose struggles, not yet winning in the second round through Wednesday.

Tomlinson Adams-Millis Triangle Adams- Millis Melrose Marsh

You Ought to Be in Pictures Looney Tunes Review

The reader praises Leon Schlesinger's Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies for prioritizing laughs over heavy story. A Porky Pig and Daffy Duck film blends cartoon with real actors, showing Porky seeking dramatic art and ending returning to his cartoon job.

Walt Disney Leon Schlesinger

Menhaden Oil Substitutes Cod Liver Oil in Chick Mash

R. S. Dearstyne and Dr. J. C. Halverson of the State College Experiment Station report that menhaden fish oil can replace cod liver oil in chick mashes to cut costs. The findings indicate similar nutritional effects and offer a cheaper alternative for poultry feeds.

R. S. Dearstyne J. C. Halverson State College Experiment Station

Milk Receiving Stations Spurs Dairying Demand in Piedmont

John A. Arey extension dairyman of State College says the opening of milk receiving stations in Piedmont North Carolina boosts demand for good cows and improves dairy farming prospects.

Piedmont North Carolina John A. Arey State College

Fancy chickens enter studio feast story of a fancier

An executive known as a chicken fancier imported six rare birds from China for about $500. The crate was delivered to the studio where a gateman directed it to the commissary. The birds were bedraggled from the trip and a kitchen helper found no unusual signs as he prepared them for the next day’s bill of fare.

China

Red Fox Grabs 1st Place In Twin City Show

Winston Salem May 25 Red Fox owned by Mrs D N Lee of Middleburg Va won the Corinthian class. Village Miss owned by Robert W Daniel of Brandon Va finished second and Speed Demon another Lee entry was third. The hunter stake prize went to Red Fox. Amateur and junior walking horse results feature Allen s Flaming Stream and Gray Dawn. Local horsemanship and other classes complete the afternoon program.

Winston-Salem Red Fox D. N. Lee Middleburg Winston- Salem Atlanta Gray Dawn Daniel Lee Lawerson Boxwood Fowler Grandview Farm C. T. Case, Jr Blossom W. M. Storey Pressley Thomas Pine Top Stables Mattox Whitley Anne Leigh Graham Dorothy Lucas Greensboro Martha Hanes Mary Ruth Carr Billy Black E. G. Gilmore Sensation Rose Lanier Farms Martinsville Johnny Lucas Allen F. A. Stanley Radiant Rosel F. A. Stanley and Son H. H. Ferrell Joy A. Hoyle Hinkle Bolton Lucas Mitzi Love Mrs. H. Weil Goldsboro Star Larrie Aubrey Fishback Robert W. Daniel Brandon Bruce Bowe Speed Demon Royal Ransom T. V. Rochelle High Point Statesville Billy Boy Bayne Welker Hot Teddy Billy Wilkins Elizabethtown High Top Anna Fine Harness C. C. Conner Sensation Glow Zeb V. Ashe Hunt Sedgefield Captain Bill H. R. Stevenson Taylor 8. C Harold Oxyburn Genius Twigg Pine Top Stable R. W. Baker Miles Wright Drums of Dixie Goode M. Watkins Hunter Aubrey

Landis Beats Concord 7 5 on Escover Wild Pitch

Landis outlasted Concord 7 to 5 after Joe Escobar’s wild pitch in the eighth allowed Clary to score the deciding run. Bill Barnes hit a fourth inning homer for Landis with a runner aboard, while Clary, Russello and Escobar each had two hits. Clary allowed nine hits, five in the third inning.

Concord Joe Escobar Clary Landis Vince Russello Weaver Bill Barnes Russello Escobar Rhe Landis Haack Berry and Pare

Wood Sets New Record For 36 Holes Of Play

Craig Wood shot 66 to go with an opening 64 for a 36 hole total of 130 at Forest Hill Field Club, the lowest 36 hole score in a major tournament. Ben Hogan stood five behind with 135, Ray Billows held third at 139, and Charles Yansick 140 as 86 players began the final 36 holes.

New York Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Forest Hill Field Club Byron Nelson Wood Henry Cotton Ben Hogan White Plains Hogan Ray Billows Poughkeepsie Billows Charles Yansick Central Waley Ed Oliver Hornell Jimmy Hines Great Neck Bill Goldbeck Mt. Kisco Willie MacFarlane Purchase

Young Moor hurler nets double win over Cooleemee

Mooresville Moors sweep Cooleemee Cards in a double header at Mooresville winning 9 to 6 and 12 to 5. Harry Jordan, the Moors young right hander, earned victories in relief in both games with a homer by Moors in the nightcap.

Young Moor Cooleemee Mooresville Galipeau Lassiter H. Jordan Robinson Hicks

Davidson College to Pick Prexy Friday

Davidson College trustees plan a Friday meeting to choose a successor to President W L Lingle whose resignation takes effect at fiscal year end. The search committee has reviewed candidates and will present a slate for approval.

Davidson Davidson College W. L. Lingle

Horse Show Results Feature Multiple Riders and Owners

The report lists top placings in saddle horse and jumper classes. Cock O'the Walk owned and ridden by Jane Wharton won, followed by Smoke Screen owned by E. T. Nance and Count Peacock owned and ridden by Nathan Ayers. The narrative also notes high point awards and a jumper class result with Moon Fixer ridden by W. O. Moss as a notable second place finish.

Robert W. Daniel Bruce Bowe Royal Ransom T. V. Rochelle Jack Rochelle Brandon Prince Margery Daniel Brandon Mountain Rhythm Milray Stables Greenville US. C Betty Emery Jane Wharton Smoke

Guilford Tops WOW and Highland Beats H C in Amateur Race

Guilford edged WOW 2 1 in a tense finish while Highland defeated Harriss Covington 10 1 to lead the amateur standings. Carolina Container beat P O S of A 9 8 and Globe Parlor crushed Adams Mil lis Bees 10 3, leaving the top spots tightly bunched with late rallies and strong pitchingRedeem details show Sykes winning for Carolina Container and Grissom for P O S of A in a high scoring day.

Carolina Container Globe Parlor Adams-Millis Bees Harriss-Covington Guilford A. J. Crawford Land Melvin Hauser Brown Grissom P.O.S Aabiho C. Co Boggs Sykes Gris'm Morton Hauser Davis Cagle Thomas Johnson Gurney Frank Miller

Tri City Skeet Tourney Opens At Local Club

The Tri City five man team skeet shoot opens at the High Point Gun Club at 2 PM with entries from neighboring cities expected for the meet. After the tournament a fish fry is planned and more events follow June 1 at Winston Salem and Greensboro.

Tri- City High Point

Globe Parlor and Adams-Millis clash in high-scoring game

Globe Parlor defeated Adams-Millis 10 to 3 as James Grissom led with a triple two doubles and a single. Winifred Powers allowed six hits and James Grissom and Gray each homered with strong support from Globe’s defense.

Globe Parlor Adams-Millis James Grissom Globe Willow Johnson Winifred Powers Globe Parabrho Sedb'ry Hoover Meredith Gray Auman Grissom Stam'y P Thomas Edwards Silman E.harvey Carmic C.cooper Hundrey Hayworth Powers P Johnson Falcowe Hughes R. Globe Parlor Adama-Millis Moorer Carrier Stamey Car

High Pointer Fires 69 For Golfing Lead

Eaves of High Point shot a 59 to lead the mill men in the Southern Textile golf tournament in Charlotte. Toots Causey of Charlotte shot 79 to lead the salesmen division. A total of 100 players entered across three divisions. 72 manufacturers and 28 equipment and supply players. Qualifying continues next Thu or Fri with match play starting next Sat. The event is sponsored by Textile Bulletin and Southern Knitters Publications of Charlotte.

Charlotte Eaves High Point Southern Textile Golf Toots Causey The Textile Bulletin Southern Knitters Publications

Reconsideration Plea by Northern Baptists Over Vatican Appointment

The Northern Baptist Convention of 7,400 churches urged President Roosevelt to reconsider Myron C. Taylor's Vatican appointment. Delegates warned the move could threaten church unity and oppose any special privileges or establishment of diplomatic relations with a religious body.

Atlantic City N. J Northern Baptist Convention Roosevelt Myron C. Taylor Vatican Taylor

Maxwell Leads in Randolph County Gubernatorial Race

Return results show A. J. Maxwell leading Randolph County with 2,183 votes for governor. Broughton 1,134 and Horton 726 follow. In lieutenant governor Smith leads with 1,314, Harris 1,285. Thad Eure tops Secretary of State with 2,430. Murphy 1,558. Commissioner of Agriculture: Spruill 2,966. Doyle leads House race with 3,789. Rosslea 3,789.

Asheboro A. J. Maxwell Randolph County Broughton Horton Smith Leutenant Harris Thad Eure Murphy Scott Spruill Congress Cooley Griffin Register of Deeds Bla Lowdermilk Doyle House J. D. Rosslea Ayers

Baseball box score for Guilford game Lightfoot and others

Lightfoot 2 Cecil 2 Hollingsworth 4 Davis 2 Blair 5 Fulton 2 Sinquefield 5. Blair 3 base hits Cecil 2. Stolen bases Apple C Flynn Gaddis. Sacrifices J Flynn Apple Culler. Walks off Sinquefield 3. Strikeouts Sinquefield 1 Cecil 5. Hite Cecil 5 HRD MO 11. Left on bases Guilford 8 W. O. Ww 4. Umpire Helms Time 2 00 Attendance 300.

R. Oh Jordon Sykes Cagie G. Cranfoed Boggs Black Frank J. Cranford Grissom Thomas J. Crawford Jordan Cagle Hauser Bogle Cecil Jack Cecil Guilford Marvin Sinquefield Harris Covington Guilford Abrho Abrho Clary Gaddis Apple Emerson Smith Davis Harington Merrow Richard If Blaire G. Flynn Craven Lightfoot Putton Cecil P Culler Sinque'ld J. Flynn Bider R. Mnr Hollingsworth Blair Fulton Sinquefield C. Flynn Cecill W. O. Ww Helms

Great Britain Increases Can Ped Imports Significantly

Britain boosts canped imports amid demand surge. Trade data show rising volumes from key suppliers, reflecting growing consumer and industrial use. Officials report sustained growth through quarter three, signaling shifts in sourcing and market dynamics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arker Holt Insom Abrho Marsh Mintz Miller If Yhne Ev’hart Nkiey Chaney Haynie Amont Adams White Carolina Container and Globe Parlor Art Krenz Mize Big Boy Cocky Grappler Apan Tomlinson Sports Harrison Hollywood Paul Harrison NEA Knute Rockne Four Horsemen Notre Dame Rockne Rock Warners Brothers Hops Oakdale Industrial League Oakdale Nine Redhot Tomlinson Ceese KREAL Schlesinger Porky Bettie Davis Warner Daffy Twin City Corinthian Landis Downs Rhe Cooleemee Sevedlep Sommerer Prexy Highland H-C Globe and Carolina Container Tri-City Harris-Covington Howard Williard J. C. Whitt Wolves Albert Walker Lloyd Whitt Bison Harris-Covabrho Highland Abrho Newby Grant John'n Upton Cates Gen S Pugh Workman Walker Salea W.pugh E.farrow L.whitt Lackey M'Donalde Willdo J.whitt N. Harriss-Covington Pigung Celidawens Farlow J. Whitt Weisner Bennett Williard W. Pugh Whitt Willard Harris Cov Crouch Don Kudner Jackson, Mich Shoms Speed Boy Ted Horn Hawthorne Indianapolis Motor Speedway High Pointer Maxwell Great Britain
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