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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
9
After two losses the Panthers seek rebound against Newberry Indians at High Point field Saturday at 3 pm. Coach Boylin pushes hard as High Point plans to offset prior defensive lapses with sharper play. Freshmen also travel to Oak Ridge for a 3:30 pm clash, aiming to impress and secure victory for the cadet program.
Tar Heel scouts say Georgia Tech is strong but not unbeatable after a 27 13 win over Mississippi A&M. North Carolina hopes to turn the tables Friday in Atlanta, with veteran backs and sophomores Branch and Slusser in top form as they prepare for Tech.
Ace Hudkins challenges Mickey Walker for the middleweight crown on October 29 at Wrigley Field Los Angeles. The Nebraska Wildcat has momentum after defeating Kentucky Joe Anderson while Walker trains to defend his title, with both fighters possessing sharp power and striking edges.
High Point college football squad members will be guests each Thursday night at the Broadhurst theater as guests of Publix Saenger company. Manager Reitzel Wagner announced 30 passes for the squad with assignments by Coach Jack Boylin. The plan may split the team into two groups by class for weekly theater outings.
High Point reserves travel to Oak Ridge Institute to face the cadets in a football game on the cadets home ground. About 25 players will participate as coach Jack Boylin plans to test freshmen ineligible for SIAA games. The Oak Ridge squad is considered a strong prep team and will offer a tough challenge for the baby Panthers.
Berlin reports world merchant fleet tonnage up 1.7 percent to 68.1 million tons. English ships lead with 20.2 million, United States 11.8 million, Japan 4.2 million, and Germany 8 percent gain. German tonnage totals rise to lead among Europas fleets.
Large crowds gathered at Ring Drug Store as Van-Del Compound was offered free to local residents. The ad promotes a two form medicine made from roots herbs and leaves to cleanse poisons and restore organ function. It targets sufferers of stomach liver kidney bowel disorders rheumatism neuritis nervousness and high blood pressure.
Yale invasion of Georgia on October 12 is expected to draw seven governors including L. C. Harding of Georgia John Trumbull of Connecticut O Max Gardner of North Carolina John G Richards of South Carolina Harry Byrd of Virginia Bibb Graves of Alabama and Doyle Carlton of Florida.
In Lexington the Jordan Shutt will case ended after two days of trial when a settlement was reached. A $4,000 cash caveat payment and the remaining estate, about $20,000 including 200 acres in Arcadia township, plus buildings and equipment, went to Mrs. Mabel Conrad Hartman and her father Rufus Conrad. The court declared the will valid.
The Swedish industrial committee is working toward standardization of sawn and planed timber products to streamline production and trade. The effort targets uniform sizes and quality benchmarks to harmonize national practices with international norms.
The Oct 8 1871 Chicago fire began when Mrs O Learys cow kicked a lamp in a De Koven street barn. The blaze spread across the river, destroying 17450 buildings on 2100 acres, with 200 deaths and about 3200 90 thousand in losses. Many insurers failed and victims recovered roughly a fifth of losses.
Durham October 8. 'Flop' Beaver Duke sophomore back is not a flop. He played a new position and was in every play, starting fall then quarter and right half. He scored Duke's lone touchdown with a Buie reception and a strong run and could start against Navy next week.
Radio statistics show 21,629,107 receivers worldwide as broadcasting enters its ninth year. The United States has 10,250,000 receivers and Europe 9,139,000, with Colombia joining by opening Bolivar station. Global receiver value sits at about 1.84 billion dollars with broadcasting installations at 22.68 million.
Belgium reported fruit trade last year with grape exports valued at 2 million dollars. The report highlights strong overseas demand and stable shipment volumes.
Davidson College Wildcats begin a three day training period for the Army eleven after a tough start to the season. Dan Goodykoontz and Tom Brohard comeback as Davidson aims to avoid repeats of past execution errors. Lad Mills returns to bolster the line as the team travels to West Point for a Saturday matchup.
Chicago October 8 AP Bob Lewis traveling secretary of the Chicago Cubs spent half an hour in jail early this morning on charges tied to hot dog concessions at Wrigley Field. Lewis Kay Kneip independent vendors clash led to disorderly conduct bookings and bail posted. Ernest Cashman also arrested for striking an independent vendor and disorderly conduct.
Four Duke University students are vying for the Rhodes scholarship with a selection on October 11. The finalists will face a North Carolina committee on December 7 for examination. The winner earns a three year stay at Oxford University, with criteria including literary and scholastic ability fellowship character leadership and physical vigor. Furman McLarty of Charlotte class of 1927 is noted as a former Duke Rhodes student in Oxford.
An advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid quickly relieves piles by reducing blood congestion in the lower bowel. It guarantees relief or money back, with Mann Drug Co. and druggists nationwide selling the harmless tablets under the guarantee.
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