Beall’s Panthers Ready for Wofford Clash at Home
Beall presses his Purple Panthers through drills for a home Friday showdown with Wofford College. The high school field bout at 3 p.m. will feature a full band, student body support, and city officials in attendance as High Point aims to bounce back after tough recent games against Lynchburg and Appalachian Teachers.
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Point College
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Lynchburg Hornets
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Appalachian Teachers
Wofford College
Spartanburg
D. C
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Grayson
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Panthers Face Looming Clash As Home Opener Arrives
Brothers lead a strong Panther lineup with Robbins Maust and Reese in key roles as they prepare for a Friday home game against a tough rival. Coach Beall focuses on goal line plays after two early losses, while 40 Andrew Jackson Legion members and other local groups plan to attend the event and parade. Carolina football shows promise with Hilla Fyeat Theron Brown June Underwood amid a 13-4 loss to Wendy, highlighting the standout Tar Heel line and early-season talent.
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Wey
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Wendy
Homecoming Day address planned at Davidson College
Davidson College will host Homecoming Day on October 17 with Prof. Kenneth J. Foreman delivering the address. In Durham, Duke University reports the 204 foot tower of the new chapel nearing completion, but the building won’t be usable until late this winter.
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Davidson, N. C
Kenneth J. Foreman
Davidson College
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Historian Koch and Paul G invited for Roanoke Island pages
Professor F H Koch and Paul G are invited to participate in plans for staging a historical pageant at Roanoke Island. The event aims to showcase local history with community involvement and scholarly input.
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Chapel Hill, N. Oa
F. H. Koch
Paul G
Roanoke Island
NCACPA to Convene Three Day Session in Durham
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants will hold a three day meeting in Durham starting October 22.
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Durham
N. C
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Conference set to meet in Durham October 28 and 29
Chapel Hill report states Prof. N. W. Walker secretary treasurer of the North Carolina College Conference announced the next annual meeting will be held in Durham on October 28 and 29.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
N. W. Walker
North Carolina College Conference
Durham
Coroner Rules Horrell Death Accidental Drowning
In Wilmington, a coroner's jury found T. W. Horrell died by accidental drowning after his body was found in the Northeast river near Altamont.
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Wilmington
N. C
T. W. Horrell
Altamont
Exonerated In Accident Near Newton
Macon Watts was exonerated of blame after a preliminary hearing in the death of P.P. Huffman from an automobile accident on September 16 near Newton.
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Newton
N. C
Macon Watts
P.P. Huffman
Power firm reshapes image with Carolina Aluminum rename
Badin North Carolina. The Tallahassee Power company has changed its name to the Carolina Aluminum company to better identify its nature and location.
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BADIN
N. C
Tallahassee Power Company
Carolina Aluminum Company
Held In Slaying In Lumberton Court Remand
Clery Parnell Ed Bass and Thomas Alleh are jailed in Lumberton North Carolina awaiting a hearing tomorrow in the death of George W Parnell Blerys father.
Prison Camp Erection Contract Let in Davie County
Erection of a prison camp in Davie County will be let on October 13. The contract covers site work and construction for the county homeland facility. Local officials announce the bidding date and invite qualified bidders to submit proposals.
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Cooleember
N. C
Davie County
Carolina may unveil new left half at Florida
Carolina selectors may start a new left halfback versus Florida on Saturday or expect stronger play from Phipps White and Croom after a rough showing against Vanderbilt last week.
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Florida
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Croom
Vanderbilt
Duke Captain Kidd Brewer Kicks Right and Left
Durham Duke football captain Kidd Brewer can kick with either foot. On kickoffs he uses the right foot, while for place kicking he uses the left foot.
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Durham, N. C
Kidd Brewer
Duke University
Southern Football Heads North and South Battle Cards
Southern colleges plan key weekend tests with conference rivals and major intersectionals. Georgia travels to Yale while Florida hosts North Carolina. Vanderbilt meets Ohio State as Alabama faces Mississippi A. and M. and Tulane plays Spring Hill. Georgia Tech, Duke, Auburn, Maryland Navy, Tennessee, Sewanee, Kentucky, Washington and Lee, South Carolina, and N C State also eye critical conf games.
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Yale
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Amos Leonard
Dixie Roberts
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Maryland Navy
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Tennessee
Millers Battle Kcarns In Last Game Saturday
Baseball in High Point reaches a climactic finale as the Thomas Mills club and the O E Kearns nine meet at Willie Park at 3 o'clock Saturday to decide the 1931 city championship in a three game series. Both clubs boast strong records and notable pitchers Jack Cecil and Kirby, with a large crowd expected for the decisive amateur league showdown.
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High Point
Willie Park
Thomas Mills Club
0. E. Kearns
Thomas Mills Aggregation
Millers
Kearns
Jack Cecil
Kirby
Branch Reaches Stride as Punt Returner in Florida Prep
Johnny Branch Carolina quarterback fresh from a standout punt return at Vanderbilt drew the largest ovation for a ball player leaving the field at Vanderbilt Stadium. He heads to Gainesville for a key backfield showdown against Florida, aiming to boost Carolina’s chances.
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Vandy Chapel Hill
Johnny Branch
Carolina
Vanderbilt
Florida
Gainesville
Carolina Team Faced 20-Pound Weight Gap vs Vanderbilt
Carolina struggled against Vanderbilt in a Saturday game as the Tar Heels were outweighted by about 20 pounds per player. Coach Josh Cody noted Vanderbilt's first team averaged 193 pounds, while Carolina's first unit averaged lighter, impacting line play and early momentum.
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Carolina
Chapel Hill
Vanderbilt
Tar Heels
Josh Cody
Caroline
Legionnaires Gather in Charlotte for Henry D Stevens Honor
From across the state, legionnaires converge in Charlotte on Friday to honor Henry D Stevens of Warsaw, newly elected national commander of the organization.
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Charlotte
Henry D. Stevens
Warsaw
Watermelon Weighed 180 Pounds in Utica
A watermelon weighing 180 pounds was received in Utica by C. E. Collins as a gift from his brother M. M. Collins of Okay Arkansas.
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Utica
N.Y
C. E. Collins
M. M. Collins
Okay
Ark
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