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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

5

Pitt Tops Field In Shifting East Race

In a sprawling early season collage, Pitt Fordham Army Yale Navy Holy Cross Duquesne Princeton Manhattan and others vied for their regional title hopes. Pitt’s 6-0 win over Ohio State looms, while Army Harvard Navy and Yale held strong against rivals as conference play looms across the nation.

Pittsburgh Fordham Rmy Yale Navy Holy Duquesne Temple Villa Princeton Manhattan Pitt Ohio State Columbus Harold Stebbins Notre Dame Ham Army Columbia Meyer Harvard Hich Virginia Ugh Dartmouth Bill Osmanski Oly Cross Boscollege Carnegie H Villava Penn State Western Maryland Rutgers Uthern Methodist Johnny K Waynesburg Brown Orwell Racuse Aldwin Wallace

Duke And Georgia Tech Bask In Grid Spotlight

New York October 12 Duke University and Georgia Tech shine in college football coverage as Bob Davis leads the nation with nine touchdowns and 54 points in four games. The piece lists top scorers by conference with Cecil Isbell, Ted Mudwit, Ralph Rawlings, and Ed Armfield among leaders.

Duke Georgia Tech New York Kentucky Bob Davis Davis Cecil Isbell Purdue Boilermakers Ted Mudwit Western Maryland Ralph Rawlings Arkansas Ed Armfield Davidson Pat Fe Southeastern Gast Ted Majwit West Southwestern Southern Armfield Pacific Coast Ed Goddard Wash Dave Davis So. Calif Rocky Mountain Keny Ryan Utah State Newall Call Utah Loyd Cardwell Nebraska Barney Hays Kansas State

Ohio State signals start for next year from Saturday notes

Eddie Briez from New York reports college football chatter as Ohio State looks ahead. Army star Monk Meyer lauded, Georgia Tech pummels Kentucky, Penn’s Harman rumored to leave, Spearfish Normal starts strong, Baldwin-Wallace praised, and other league notes.

Eddie Brietz New York Ohio State Dr. Sutherland Monk Meyer Army Georgia Tech Kentucky Philly Scribes New Haven Harvey Harman Penn Spearfish Huron Baldwin-Wallace

Tobacco Jubilee Opens With Belt Themed Parade

Florence dates the event as the Tobacco Jubilee beginning tomorrow in Florence South Carolina with fifty one years of tobacco culture celebrated. Twenty five tobacco queens from belt towns will ride a mammoth float parade and the jubilee queen will be crowned by Governor Johnston. Speakers include Governor Johnston Rep J Bayard Clark Rep A H Gasque Claude N Sapp and State Senator Henry Sims.

Florence D. C South Carolina Border North Carolina Pee Dee Olin Johnston Johnston J. Bayard Clark A. H. Gasque Claude N. Sapp Columbia Henry Sims Orangeburg

Salisbury Host To Postmasters

Paul R. Younts Charlotte post master said 500 to 1,000 postmasters from the state expected to attend the North Carolina division National Association of Postmasters convention in Salisbury on Friday and Saturday. Younts is association president. Guests include J. Austin Latimer special assistant to the postmaster general who will speak Friday night. William J. Dixon, super-

Charlotte Paul R. Younts North Carolina National Association of Postmasters Salisbury Younts J. Austin Latimer William J. Dixon

Four Southern Conference Games Set This Week

Washington and Lee reports four key Southern Conference showdowns including North Carolina State vs Furman and Wake Forest vs Clemson. Denver, Utah, Utah State and Brigham Young lead the Rocky Mountain race with Denver facing Colorado State and Utah State meeting Brigham Young. The results will influence the championship chase as three teams posted decisive one sided wins last week.

Washington and Lee North Carolina State Furman Virginia Maryland South Carolina Virginia Tech Wake Forest Clemson Rocky Mountain Denver Utah Utah State Brigham Young Denver Colorado State

North Carolina teams post mixed results in weekend games

Duke and Carolina won to strengthen Southern Conference title chances as Duke edged Clemson 25 to 0 and Carolina defeated Maryland 14 to 0. Davidson, Wake Forest and NC State also won or performed well, while Manhattan defeated NC State 18 to 6 and Wake Forest routed Wofford 32 to 0.

North Carolina Duke Carolina Davidson Wake Forest Manhattan Tar Heels Blue Devils Maryland Clemson Tiger Club

State Meets to Elect Officers on Saturday

The superintendent of the division of post masters will speak Friday afternoon as the state holds elections for its eleven congressmen and officers on Saturday.

Red Atheism Described as Threat to Nation at Lutheran Meeting

In San Antonio delegates to the American Lutheran church convention discuss business sessions after yesterday's massed address by Dr. W B Schuette of Sewickley Pa. He declares red atheism a lurking threat to the United States and urges fighting Christianity to stamp it out.

San Antonio Tex American Lutheran Church W. B. Schuette Sewickley United States Schuette Church

Textile worker killed by car in Reidsville

Dewey Duggins a 28 year old textile worker died after an automobile struck him last night. The driver Norman Grogan of Spray was released on bond.

Reidsville Dewey Duggins Norman Grogan Spray

Pig Attack Fatal for Hillsbork Woman

Mrs Maggie Holmes was attacked by a pig, sustaining a six dollar leg wound that severed an artery. Alone when injured, she lay unconscious until her husband returned home and found her. She died before a physician could be summoned.

Hillsbork Maggie Holmes

Reverend J B Davis Receives Call at St Mark's Lutheran

The Rev J B Davis of Luther's Chapel Gastonia was extended a call by the St Mark's Lutheran congregation in Asheville yesterday aiming to serve as pastor.

Asheville J. B. Davis Luther's Chapel Gastonia St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Kiwanis Inter National Convention Planned Here

Officials said plans were under way to accommodate a large crowd at the 16th annual Carolinas Kiwanis International district convention in Greensboro from October 29 to 31.

Reensboro Carolinas Kiwanis International

Big Five Clubs Face Real Tests in Coming Tilts

North Carolina’s big five football teams face key showdowns as Duke remains undefeated and Georgia Tech seeks to prove power with a 34 to 0 win over Kentucky. North Carolina, NC State, Wake Forest, and Davidson also brace for important conference clashes and standout performers are highlighted.

Maine Borders Only One State, Not All Others

A historical note states Maine touches just one other state, a distinctive border fact. It also claims a nickel contains more copper than a nickel, a peculiar metallic comparison.

Maine Union

Italian Favored To Take 300 Mile Vanderbilt Race

Westbury New York October 12 The Vanderbilt cup race drew 45 drivers from four nations and ten states for a 300 mile contest on Roosevelt Raceway with a prize pot of 60 000 dollars. Favorite Italian driver Tazio Nuvolari posted the fastest qualifying time and is rated to win despite American challengers like Babe Stapp Wild Bill Cummings and Billy Winn. Lou Meyer suffered a crash during trials and will drive relief in another car.

Westbury L. I Roosevelt Raceway Babe Stapp Wild Bill Cummings Dianapolis Billy Winn Detroit Tazio Nuvolari Lou Meyer Indianapolis Nuvolari

Leading reporters race to Manila in world tour

H R Ekins of the New York World Telegram and Scripps Howard leads the reporters round the world race and plans to depart Manila at 2 p m EST on the Hawaii clipper for the eastward leg. Dorothy Kilgallen of the New York Evening Journal and International News Service and Leo Kieran of the New York Times and North American Newspaper Alliance trail in second place as rivals. Kilgallen left Bangkok for Hong Kong to catch the President Pierce, due to sail for Manila, while Kieran headed from Bangkok to Penang and Saignon toward Hong Kong and the liner.

H. R. Ekins New York World- Telegram Scripps Howard Manila Hawaii Bangkok Siam Ekius Miss Kilgallen Honk Kong Pierce Kieran Malay Peninsula Penang Saignon Hong Kong

Postoffice Allotment Set for High Point Christmas Rush

The High Point postmaster is allotted 643.50 to hire extra help for the ten day Christmas rush. The fund covers about 1 026 man hours with priority for substitutes and clerks, carriers, and laborers as needed. No workers over 45 will be employed.

Washington High Point Postoffice High Point Postoffice Post Office Department

Spradley Faces Long Sentence In Murder Conviction

Lawrence Spradley a 29 year old taxi driver was convicted of second degree murder in Rockingham scene of the death of World War veteran John R Moore of Lancaster South Carolina. The body was found in an old pond after Moore’s new car appeared in Spradley’s possession. Spradley claimed no connection to the death and said he bought the automobile from Moore who had been in Rockingham only a few days.

Rockingham Lawrence Spradley John R. Moore Moore Lancaster S. C Spradley

Illiteracy Among Foreign-Born Populace Reaches Alarming Level

Close to 1.5 million foreign-born residents in the United States, comprising 13 percent of the immigrant community, are illiterate, signaling a pressing education challenge for newcomers and policymakers.

United States

Glass extensive Queen Mary liner features vast portholes

The trans Atlantic liner Queen Mary houses 2000 portholes encasing 2500 square feet of glass, reflecting its grandeur and scale.

Kannapolis Y M C A Claims Largest South of Philadelphia

Kannapolis Kannapolis Y M C A says it now has 6001 members, after a week adding 6261 new members, claiming the largest YMCA membership south of Philadelphia. G G Allen is president of the Y M C A.

Kannapolis Kannapois Cannon Memorial Young Men's Christian Association Philadelphia G. G. Allen Y. M.C. Aa

Left-handed share in London elementary schools noted

Report indicates that roughly one in twenty children in London elementary schools is left-handed. The statistic highlights handedness distribution among young students and may influence classroom strategies and accessibility considerations.

London

China’s Grand Canal Stands Longest at About 1000 Miles

The article notes the grand canal of China spans roughly 1000 miles, making it the world’s longest waterway. It highlights its historic scale and impact on transport and commerce across regions.

China

Armfield Of Davidson Leads Conference Point Scorers

Ed Armfield of Davidson tops the league scoring list with 30 points as the fourth week ends. Duke’s Harwood Smith close behind with 28, and Citadel’s Chet Smith adds 24 as the Southern Conference attacks college grid drama across many matchups.

Armfield Davidson Ed Armfield Harwood Smith Duke Chet Smith Citadel Pat Armfield H. Smith C. Smith K. Robinson Sears Martin Virginia Morris Wake Forest Sample

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