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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
11
Wants for sale include a 1931 Ford Victoria Coupe a 1929 Chevrolet Coupe a 1930 De Soto-8 Sedan and a 1930 De Soto-6 Sedan. Sold by Superor Motors Inc manager J W Quattlebaum at 783 N Main St with phone 2928.
The report centers on a World Series practice session in St Louis with stars such as Al Simmons Jimmy Foxx Mickey Cochrane and Waite Hoyt among the players witnessing Derringer and Bottomley in the spotlight. Simmons belts Hoyt pitches drives balls into left field and rounds the bases to thunderous fan reaction as the Athletics prepare for the fall classic.
The article discusses the rehabilitation of the gold standard as the preferred monetary base, noting that temporary abolition in Britain and European nations is not seen as a permanent shift. It states the public in the nation as a whole resists silver in circulation and hints at ongoing financial policy considerations.
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada urges action to reduce gold and silver value disparity to avert a collapse in U.S. foreign trade. He predicts most nations will abandon the gold standard, leaving the United States and France with costly gold reserves while Britain’s pound weakens. He argues silver use shifts wealth and trade patterns, urging a global conference to stabilize metals.
W C Reetor led Marshall jury foreman as verdict was read. Davis smiled broadly and his brother Russell C. Davis shook his hand. Mrs Davis absent due to a nervous breakdown. Harris family showed emotion. Judge EB Webb accepted the verdict and adjourned the court. Mrs Harris thanked attorney Zeb F Curtis.
The long summary records a back and forth game with Frisch and Hafey delivering key moments. Frisch scores on a two base hit, Bottomley advances to third, and Derringer racks up eight strikeouts as the Cardinals and Athletics trade hits. Hafey goes down swinging to end a late rally as the ninth inning opens.
New York October 1 officials of eastern trunk line railroads urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve merging the carriers into four regional systems. The plan, long discussed since 1920, would cover routes from Chicago and Kansas City to the Atlantic Seaboard between New York and Norfolk. Executives met at W H Atterbury’s offices amid renewed hope for decisive action.
In Greensboro on Oct 1 a nearly 1000 person mob visited city and county jails seeking Will Moore, the confessed slayer of Vera Leonard. The crowd left no damage, was orderly, and Sheriff Stafford said charges of disorder were unlikely and any grievances should fade. He noted possible grand jury review but saw no grounds for indictment.
The excerpt describes a low scoring frame with no runs and no hits for the Cardinals. Gelbert hits a two base, left center double off the wall after a foul sequence. Cochrane makes a running catch on a foul, and Simmons strikes out to end the inning.
In the top of the frame one batter flew out to Haas, leaving no runs and one hit for the inning with no errors and one left on base.
Miami reporters describe a raid on a speakeasy during fraternity pledge night at the University of Miami. Twenty-one young men, identified as law school students and a professor, were taken into custody by deputy sheriffs during the raid at the jail.
Jerome B. Cohn of New York said he was faculty from the law school as students gathered at a speakeasy to pledge several members to Phi Epsilon Pi during rush week. The men were booked without charges and released after midnight following questioning by Chief Deputy Jack Gross.
West Point police suspect Kenneth Raisbeck a 32 year old author may have been slain after a death initially ruled meningitis. Dr. William McMahon reserved judgment pending inquest while officers search for foul play signs. Bruises on the throat and blood on the shirt support theories of homicide.
A massive ocean sunfish weighing over 1900 pounds was hauled ashore off New Jersey by a crew of 14 men who managed the heavy catch using winches and ropes.
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