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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1931

Page

5

Charity Football Showdown Tickets Sale For Benefit Game

Tickets on sale at Main Street drug stores and through the Chamber of Commerce Board of Public Welfare and Junior Service League for a charity game between the Bisons and Barnum Springs. The Barnum team, led by Captain King, brings a strong record and a fighting spirit as Presbyterian and junior college teams test the locals in a close, anticipated midweek clash.

Bisons Greensboro Marlette Jack Burroughs Barnum Springs Presbyterians Winston-Salem High School Barnum Main Street Chamber of Commerce, Board of Public Welfare and Junior Service League Advange

Fulton Still Leading In Y Athletic Event

Fulton remains ahead in the YMCA Boy's Athletic Contest as over 50 boys compete. He holds 191 points from 200 possible after scoring 95 last week, with Jimmy Wilkins at 180, W. Spencer 179, and R. Spences 178. this week's event is a five potato race starting today.

Graome Fulton Fulton Jimmy Wilkins W. Spencer R. Spences

Carolina to Meet Tennessee in 1932 and 1933

The University of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee signed a two year contract. Dates are not fixed but UNC will play in Knoxville next year and Tennessee will play in Chapel Hill in 1933.

Knoxville Tenn University of North Carolina University of Tennessee Paul Parker Tennessee North Carolina Chapel Hill Tulane

Two Big Games Listed For Thanksgiving Day

North Carolina faces Virginia in the annual classic as Johnny Branch returns to the field. Duke meets Washington and Lee while NCSU closes its season at Columbia after a 21 0 loss to South Carolina.

W. T. Peacock Charlotte North Carolina Sweet Charity North Carolina University Virginia Tar Heels Johnny Branch

Not Worth a Continental in Revolutionary North Carolina

Wadsley Anderson details how 1783 North Carolina faced money scarcity, with barter common and landowners self-sufficient. A state currency issue of up to 100,000 pounds backed by confiscated Tory property and a special tax aimed to stabilize trade while transport and news spread slowly.

W. Wadsley Anderson North Carolina Virginia Charleston Assembly

Brewer Improving But Cannot Play Saturday

Duke captain Pierce Kid Brewer woke from a concussion after the North Carolina game and was reported recovering but unable to play next Saturday in Duke's season finale against Washington and Lee. Rip Slusser of North Carolina suffered a cut under an eye, with Bill Croom and Smoky Ferebee also listed as injured.

Durham Pierce Kid) Brewer Duke North Carolina Washington and Lee Rip Slusser Bill Croom Smoky” Ferebee Tar Heels

Agricultural Overview of Cattle and Whisky Areas

The report notes corn raised in copious supplies in several sections. It also describes many cows and swine present in these areas and highlights whisky and brandy as prominent products in a number of sections.

Glorifying Yourself Eye Care for Debutantes

Alicia Hart counsels debutantes to preserve youthful eye brightness through rest and outdoor exercise. She advises daily eye washing with a cup and mild thoracic acid washes, using soothing rinses, eye packs, and lying still for a few minutes to rejuvenate tired eyes.

Tucker displays second crop of apples in Anderson

W. H. Tucker shows a second crop from two apple trees in Anderson matching the Asheville man who yielded two crops. He says the fruit is not as large as the first harvest but the second crop is just as perfect.

Anderson,&. C W. H. Tucker Asheville N. C Tucker

31st U.S. Infantry Has Never Served in the United States

The unit has spent its entire existence overseas since its organization fifteen years ago. It has continuously served in foreign countries and in the Philippines, never returning to U.S. soil.

31St U. S. Infantry United States Philippines

Fighting Gators Meet Bruins For Thanksgiving Faceoff

Florida and UCLA prepare for a Thanksgiving clash in Los Angeles. Gator halfbacks Al Rogero and Bo McClellan lead the attack while Florida veterans Don Forsyth and Joe Jenkins anchor the line. UCLA just toppled St Marys as Florida beat Auburn’s strong squad.

Sun Florida California Los Angeles University of California At West Coast Bruins St. Mary's Auburn al Rogero Bo McClellan Don Forsyth Joe Jenkins

Two St Edward Players Die After Football Injuries

St Edward Neb reports two teenage football players die within three days. William Weed 18 star end died from skull fracture after a game with Osceola. Allan Wake 16 fullback died in Omaha hospital from infection after a hip injury in a game with Fullerton. Wake had received Weed’s blood.

ST. Edward Neb St. Edward’s William Weed Osceola Allan Wake Omaha Fullerton Wake Weed Willie Allan

Conference Teams Wind Up Season On Thursday

Dixie football fans await the completion of the 1931 season as Tennessee and Tulane eye southern conference titles. Tennessee meets Kentucky in Lexington while Tulane faces LSU in New Orleans. Georgia Tech beat Florida 23-0 boosting hopes for the Georgia clash in Athens.

Francois Carpenter Atlanta Dixie Tennessee Tulane Kentucky Lexington Louisiana State University New Orleans Sewanee Georgia Tech Florida Georgia Athens Auburn South Carolina North Carolina State North Carolina Duke Maryland Washington and Lee Louisiana Tech Louisana College Centre Louisville Howard Birmingham Southern West Kentucky East Kentucky Clemson Furman Greenville D. C Los Angeles University of California Loyola Santa Clara Duquesne Birmingham

South Atlantic Weather Forecast Week Start Cloudy Mild Showers

Weather outlook for the South Atlantic states calls for much cloudiness and mild air with occasional showers likely early in the week. A shift to generally fair skies and notably colder conditions is expected after Wednesday.

South Atlantic States

Hunting and Fishing in North Carolina Views and Figures

The piece cites G Tyler Smith on the food value of game nationwide and New Jersey figures at 1 million dollars for the season. It notes coastal and interior shooting, lodge keepers in Piedmont, migratory season effects, and praise for conservation efforts by Paul Kelly and Col Harrelson.

G. Tyler Smith Baltimore Sun Fish and Game Commission of New Jersey New Jersey Commission North Carolina Meekins Elizabeth City High Point Enterprise Piedmont Wall Street Paul Kelly Col. Harrelson Conservation and Development Department Bis Commonwealth Paul Joe Dope T. D. Burleigh Appalachian Forest Great Smokies Asheville

Ramblers defeat muddies national title chase

Notre Dame’s loss complicates the college football title race with Tulane Southern California Northwestern and Tennessee close contenders. The rosters of Texas Christian Stanford Dartmouth Army and Georgia Tech also shape the outcome as rivals clash across regions before New Year’s Day bowls.

Herbert W. Barker Associated Press New York Notre Dame Southernifornia Tulane Southern California Northwestern Tennessee Ee Methodist Washington Georgia Trojans Louisiana State Washington State Harvard Bucknell Pittsburgh Dartmouth Cornell New York University Army Stanford Detroit Georgetown Princeton Yale South Kentucky Vanderbilt Alabama Georgia Tech Purdue Southern Sceentine Texas Christian Far West Florida University of California At Los Angeles Oregon St. Mary's of Oakland Rocky Mountains Utah Utah Aggies

Aquatic Contests Start At Y M C A Meet

Thirty seven junior swimmers began a ten week YMCA meet embracing ten events. Albert McAnally and Richard Retten led with 86 points for 20 yard in 102 5. Robert Clifton in Midget class scored 84. Emblems awarded for 200 plus points. gold medal to top scorer. Tuesday shifts to YWCA and girls begin contests. Rae Smith returns seeking to improve last year emblem.

Rae Smith

Dreadnaughts Clash at Madison Square Garden This Week

New York reports Primo Carnera and Victoria Campolo set for a 15 round, heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Commissioner William Muldoon launches a Dreadnaught division for large heavies as the rivals lease the ring with about 490 pounds between them. Carnera weighs near 260 pounds while Campolo is around 230.

New York Madison Square Garden Primo Carnera Victoria Campolo William Muldoon New York State Carnera Campolo Garden Ring

Old Murder Uncovered in Pana Case After 64 Years

George Pifer now 71 recalls he was six when he witnessed Elijah Russell's murder and burial after a robbery. He reveals the trio of killers, all now dead, kept the secret to avoid being slain.

Pana Ili George Pifer Elijah Russell

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