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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

2

Comiskey, White Sox Owner, Dies at 73 in Wisconsin Camp

Charles A. Comiskey, 73, owner of the Chicago White Sox, died early today at his Woodland Camp in Eagle River, Wisconsin, after months of declining health. He sank after a brief rally when the club won the city series against the Cubs. His son Louis, treasurer of the White Sox, was with him. He died in his sleep from heart and kidney complications. The Old Roman helped shape professional baseball and will be buried in Chicago. He had taken refuge in a forest tract, his home set amid wilderness and a historic camp of Sox rooters nearby.

Eagle River Alae Ho Coe Old Roman Harles A. Comiskey Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Comiskey Louis Comiskey White Sox America Woodland Bards Chicago Sandlots Milwaukee Charles Albert Diamonds The Alerts Elgin Ill Dubuque St. Louis Browns Sox Cincinnati Willie Kamm San Francisco Charles A. Comiskey Wisconsin

Tulane Faces Georgia In Race For Third Straight Conference Title

A 1920s baseball figure and enduring team rivalries frame a wide preview. Charles Albert Comiskey, builder of the White Sox, is recalled for context as Tulane eyes a likely title clinch by beating Georgia and pursuing momentum through this weekend’s slate. Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee loom as additional checks in a packed southern schedule.

Ohio elevators post one cent gross margin per bushel on wheat

A Texas farm tale notes Henry Mahoney near Shallowater where a dog a cat and a rabbit live as playmates on the farm. The snippet also mentions Ohio farmer owned elevators operating with a gross margin of one cent per bushel on wheat.

Ohio Henry Mahoney Shallowater Texas

Fat Man Praises Kruschen Salts Weight Loss Claim

Richmond Hill resident W R Daniels says Kruschen Salts reduced his waist by three inches, boosted activity, improved skin, and cleared his mind after using a second bottle. He recommends a half teaspoon daily and notes an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks with a money back guarantee.

W. R. Daniels Richmond Hill N. Y Mann Drug Co Cecil America Ady

Hines and Grant Lead Favorites in Tourney at Pinehurst

Pinehurst news opens with Wilmer Hines of Columbia SC and Bryan Grant of Atlanta as co favorites in the mid-south tennis tournament. Hines is defending champion and Grant a former national clay court champ, both University of North Carolina students. Teammates and regional stars participate while Jack Mee of Chicago and Don Gerber of Washington are listed as dark horse contenders. Nelson C Hyde of Syracuse also entered.

Pinehurst Wilmer Hines Columbia U S. C Bryan Grant Atlanta Hines Grant University of North Carolina Jack Mee Chicago Don Gerber Washington Nelson C. Hyde Syracuse N. Y

Armstrongs Utah Lateral Passes Boost Utes Football

Ike J Armstrong describes Utahs use of a lateral forward pass formation as a key weapon. He details roles for ends backs and linemen and notes success last season in Rocky Mountain conference battles. The system aims to stretch defenses and create touchdowns against large, slow squads like Colorado Colorado Aggies and Denver.

Ike J. Armstrong Utah Midwest State University Utes Ike Armstrong Salt Lake City Colorado University Colorado Aggies Denver Sherman Clark Clark

Cadet Richard Sheridan Near Death After Yale Game

Cadet Richard Brimsley Sheridan of Augusta Ga Army football right end remained near death at New Haven hospital after a broken neck suffered in the Yale Army game. His mother sped from the south as doctors described a critical condition and a respirator sustained a faint life spark.

New Haven Conn Richard Brimsley Sheridan Augusta Yale S. B. Sheridan Greenville S. C Gerald Sheridan Robert Lassiter, Jr Charlotte N. C Eli Price Army

Two Jewelry Sets Create Illusion of Two Black Dresses

Advice suggests pairing a black dress with two complete jewelry sets in distinct colors. Wear red accessories on one day and white or blue on another to make observers believe you own two black dresses. This style tip emphasizes contrast and perceived variety.

Five undefeated teams in country lead AP ranking

Davis and Elkins College heads the national list with six straight wins and 253 points. Other un defeated squads include New York University, Columbia, Syracuse, and many more across states. A total of 43 teams remain unbeaten, with 17 having at least one tie.

Associated Press Davis and Elkins College of Elkins W. Va West Virginians Tennessee Tulane Southern Florida Bowling Green Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Davis and Elkins New York University Columbia Syracuse Allegheny Massachusetts State Utah Aggies Valparaiso Ind Brown Franklin Southern Methodist Ursinus Cornell Harvard Georgia Pennsylvania Louisiana Tech

Carolina state grid bill feature of week's games

W T Peacock profiles a busy North Carolina grid card headlined by N C State and UNC in Raleigh. Duke, Davidson, Wake Forest, and Erskine are paired with Tennessee and each other with key conference clashes and regional showdowns shaping the weekend. Catawba meets High Point. Elon battles Lenoir Rhyne. Guilford and Appalachian face Virginia foes as Lenoir-Rhyne, Emory and Henry results influence outlooks.

W. T. Peacock Charlotte Big Five North Carolina N. C. State Wolfpack University of North Carolina Tar Heels Raleigh Davidson Davida Duke Tennessee Knoxville Wake Forest Erskine Blue Devils N. C Tar Heels Wolfpack Catholic University Catawba High Point Winston-Salem Elon Hickory Appalachian Indians Guilford Lenoir-Rhyne King Emory and Henry Virginia Quakers Lynchburg Mountaineers Naval Apprentice School Norfolk Langley Field Hampton, Va

Brewer Leads Dixie Scorers In Southern Conference Race

Duke fullback Kid Brewer tops the Southern Conference scoring with 50 points after a 26 point game against Wake Forest. Leon Long Hillman Holley and Gene McEver each reach 42 points, trailing Brewer with McEver held scoreless versus North Carolina as a shift in the race unfolds. The list shows multiple schools including Alabama Tulane and VMI among top scorers with varied point totals, followed by a stray cooking tip about tenderizing meat with soda.

Associated Press Kid Brewer Duke University Wake Forest Touchdown Twins Alabama Leon Long Hillman Holley Sewanee Gene McEver Tennessee North Carolina Long Holley McEver Pat Kid Brewer Duke Hill’n Holley Bama Tenn Nellie Felts Tulane Joe Gee Hitchcock Auburn Dixie Roberts Vandy Homer Key Georgia Ralph Waite V.M.I

England's brick-making champ is Mary Gaxall of Worcestershire

Mary Gaxall of Lye Worcestershire is crowned champion brick-maker of England after 42 years at the craft. She turns out a daily average of 560 bricks using the same mould she began with and has just completed her ninth millionth brick.

London England Mary Gaxall Lye Worchestershire

High School And College In Important Grid Games

High Point prepares for crucial Friday game against Salisbury and a Saturday clash with Catawba at Southside Park Winston-Salem. Coach Marlette tightens offense after heavy losses while Beall trains Guilford rivals for battle with Catawba as Appalachian edges High Point earlier season.

High Point Salisbury Catawba Southside Park Winston- Salem Asheville Winston-Salem Winston Black Bisons Bisons Marlette Reidsville Charles E. Penn American Tobacco Company Bison Panthers Purple Panthers High High Point College Guilford College Quakers Julian Beall Catawba College Indians Appalachian Indians Moran

Inter sectional football slate dominates weekly schedule

Notes a heavy week of inter sectional games across major conferences. Georgia faces Florida while Tulane and Tennessee should win. Puget Coast leaders Southern California idle. Washington State meets Stanford. Southern Methodist meets Texas. Nebraska and Kansas State plot conference duels as Utah battles Colorado A and M. Dartmouth Yale Cornell Columbia Brown Penn State Villanova Bucknell Lafayette Georgetown Boston College loom in traditional East contests.

New York East Georgia Tulane Tennessee Florida Mississippi Aggies Duke Alabama Kentucky Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Pacific Coast Southern California Washington State State Stanford University of California At Los Angeles Nebraska Kansas State Missouri Oklahoma Iowa State Kansas Oklahoma A Rocky Mountain Utah Colorado Aggies Colorado University Brigham Young Colorado Western State Denver Montana State Montana Dartmouth Yale Cornell Columbia Pitt Penn State Brown Holy Cross Villanova Bucknell Lafayette Pennsylvania Georgetown Boston College

Carthage Fire Causes $25,000 in Damages

A Sunday fire in Carthage damaged Moore Hardware and two nearby buildings, totaling about $25,000. The blaze began in the hardware basement and was fought by Carthage and aiding departments from Southern Pines Pinehurst and Aberdeen. Insurance covered most of the loss.

Carthage Moore Hardware Company Gart Wallace Herbert Sewell Southern Pines Pinehurst Aberdeen Oss

Sudanese elephant Khartoum dies after overeating

New York report states Khartoum the elephant, a 29 year old native of Sudan and the largest in captivity at the Bronx Zoo weighing 7,000 pounds, died Sunday allegedly from overeating. Dr Blair, director of the Bronx Zoo, confirmed the elephant’s size.

New York K Khartoum Sudan Blair Bronx Zoo Khartoum

One Cent A Day Accident Policy Offered By Insurer

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co of Kansas City Missouri advertises a new accident policy at 3.50 yearly cost. It promises 1000 dollars for death plus hospital and emergency benefits, covering most occupations. Eligible are men women and children aged 18 to 70 with no medical exam. Send name address age beneficiary and relationship for a 10 day free inspection. Limited time offer.

The Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Kansas City Dierks Bldg

Forest Fires In Eastern Counties Continue To Burn

Hundreds of acres of timberlands across southeastern North Carolina were burning in scattered fires. No houses were believed in danger as fires in New Hanover and neighboring counties sent ashes over Wilmington and heavy smoke obscured the sun.

Wilmington North Carolina New Hanover

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