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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1938

Page

7

Rest In Peace Oct 1 1938 to Oct 15 1938

A brief obituary notice marks the passing period from October 1 to October 15, 1938. The item notes a peaceful end and honors the deceased within a local community context.

Bennie Mathis Upsets Perry in Friday Wrestling Thriller

Bennie Mathis, the underdog, battled Texas star Hugh Al Perry Friday night at Sports Arena on High Street. Mathis fell behind to a choke and attack but roared back to win in two decisive falls.

Bennie Mathis Ed Marvel Sportsrena Igh Street Mathis Ugh al Perry Texas Bennie Sanse Cad 1 Cadell Perry Ree Jack Sampson New Orleans High Point Arena Marvel Sampson Eddie Williams

Budge Declines Pro Offer Over 100000 Dollar Ask

Oakland California October 18 J Donald Budge the world's leading amateur tennis player admits 25009 kept him from turning pro He said he had been offered 75000 for a one year tour by Jack Harris Chicago promoter and would not sign for less than 100000 He expects a call back to discuss terms.

Oakland Calif J. Donald Budge Budge Jack Harris Chicago

Local Gridder On Tar Heel Fresh Squad

Three North Carolina freshmen from Guilford County Charles Baker Clyde Wimbish and Dexter Byerly join the Tar Heel squad for the Friday October 21 game with N C State at High Point The roster notes heaviest and lightest players and key backs with Baker as starting right half back and Wimbish Byerly as reserves The No 1 Tar Baby backfield includes Craft Gregory Baker and Dunkle The Carolina freshman coaching staff is led by Charles Erickson

Chapel Hill Carolina Kenan Stadium Tar Babies Raleigh Wake Forest Techlers Belmont Abbey James Sheek Mocksville Sheek Austin Swain Thomasville Swain T. Sain Shelby High Carl Suntheimer Suntheimer Jim Leaming Dick White Leaming White Jack Mariukanitz Fred Stallings Jack Connelly George Spranly Adolphus Craft Sam Gregory Charles Baker Harry Dunkle Claude Myers Danville Myers Dunkle Charles Chuck) Erickson Andohnny Morriss Dick Jamerson George Barclay Wallace Dunham Erickson Barclay North Carolina Morriss United States Southwestern Institute Louisiana Jamerson Oberlin College Dunham James Little Crowell Little Bill Little James Crowell Bill

Stage Set For Boxing Card Mrs Drakes Tops Grid Pickers

Emil Dusek defeated Hank Barber two falls to one in a Wilmington card before 23 000 of 40 000 traffic death victims last year. Several Carolina players from 1928 to 1936 are named with alumni ties and family links noted.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Emil Dusek Omaha Neb Hank Barber Cambridge Mass

Mrs Drakes Tops Pick the Winners With Twelve Right

Mrs Amanda Drakes of 606 Richardson street led the Enterprise Pick-the-Winners contest over the weekend by correctly predicting 12 of 15 games. Only five entrants matched 11 right as upsets like Tennessee over Alabama and Syracuse over Cornell shaped the board. she wins two tickets to Friday’s wrestling match.

Amanda Drakes Richardson Street Tennessee Alabama Syracuse Cornell Colgate Columbia Enterprise Drakos Mrs. Drakos Drakes Marvel Benny Mathis Beaumont Texas al Perry

Court Accepts Animal Testimony From Sardinia Witnesses

An old Sardinian custom allows dogs, cats, or other animals to witness court proceedings. The testimony is considered true if the animal hears it without any sign of dissent.

Sardinia

Traynor Re-Signed by Pirates for 1939 Season

Pittsburgh announces Pie Traynor will return for a fifth full season on a new one year contract with a higher salary. President William Benswanger praises his 1938 work while noting the pennant loss and the team’s policy on salary figures. Observers say the exact amount remains undisclosed.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pie Traynor Traynor Brookville Ind Wisconsin William E. Benswanger Pie Pirate

Southern conference teams edge outsiders in football this season

Richmond report notes Southern conference crews have won 20 and tied two of 38 games against non conference rivals. With the schedule turning to in state battles, The Citadel heads to Tennessee at Knoxville, Duke faces Davidson, and Wake Forest plays Virginia. several others seek wins over outside foes.

Richmond Citadel Tennessee Knoxville Vols Clemson Tigers Roanoke Maryland Virginia Duke Davidson Wake Forest

Amateurs Clash At Local Garden On High Street

Amateur boxers open the winter season at the Garden on High Street with eight to ten bouts. Under promoter Jack Smith the program begins at 8 30 tonight and promises fast action from lighter weight classes.

Garden High Street Jack Smith

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