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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1929

Page

8

Marlettemen Meet Lexington In Title Series

High Point and Lexington open the state elimination series in the new ballpark at 3 45 tomorrow afternoon. W C King set the game at Salisbury meeting. High Point is in group two with Candor Lexington Randleman Statesville and Spencer.

High Point Lexington W C. King Salisbury Candor Randleman Statesville Spencer Candor and Randleman Statesville and

Tar Heels Face V P I and Duke In Key East Series

After a win over State on Monday UNC baseball heads to Emerson field Friday at 4 against the VPI Gobblers and Saturday at Hanes field in Durham versus the Duke Blue Devils. Frank Fleming likely starts Friday with Lefty Ball and Auburn Wright set for Saturday.

Chapel Hill State College University of North Carolina V. P. I. Gobblers Duke Blue Devils Ashmore Tar Heels Carolina Duke Frank Fleming Gobblers Lefty Ball Auburn Wright Tar Heel Jim Mays Nap Lufty Marshall Rand Whitey Whitehead Henry Satterfield Jim Barnhart Tommy Coxe Phil Sher Bob Jessup Phil Jackson

Phillies Edge Giants In Extra Innings Opener

At the Polo Grounds 25009 fans watched the Phillies beat the Giants 3 to 1 in eleven innings as Barney Friberg doubled home the go ahead run after Claude Willoughby outpitched Larry Benton. Frank O Doul sparked a souvenir dash in right field.

Associated Press Giants Phillies Polo Grounds Phils Barney Friberg Claude Clan McGraw Willoughby Hogan Roush John McGraw Frank O’doul Friberg Hurst Cy Williams Leran Chicago Cardinals Bruins Braves Robins

Devils and Cats set for triple clash weekend

Durham April 24 Two important contests are lined up for Hanes Field with Davidson Wildcats facing Duke on Thursday and Carolina Tar Heels meeting the Devils in Saturday action both starting at 3 o clock The Devils lead the big five title race with three wins no defeats and Davidson aims to raise its percentage while Jenkins and Belue figure to split mound duties with Coombs naming the Duke and Davidson starters.

Durham Hanesfield Davidson Wildcats Duke Carolina Tar Heels Devils Davidson Wake Forest The Cats Jenkins Jack Coombs Gene Belue Belue Adams Deane Werber Short Kistler Murray Bennet Hawkins Farley Warren Barker

American Flap Per Is Reforming Says Sir Charles Higham

Sir Charles Higham reports from his U S trip that fashion has shifted with New York women avoiding flirtation and bare knees. He notes American liquor as good as London and plentiful, and observes fur coats among all New York women.

London Sir Charles Higham States New York Sir Charles

East Carolina League Scores Report

In the East Carolina League results Kinston 3 Wilmington 6 Fayetteville 5 Goldsboro 3 Rocky Mount 11 Greenville 6. The outcomes show Wilmington and Rocky Mount posting big wins while Kinston and Goldsboro struggle.

Kinston Wilmington Fayetteville Goldsboro Rocky Mount Greenville

Southern Association Scores From Friday Games

In Little Rock, Birmingham beat New Orleans 7 to 5. Memphis defeated Nashville 11 to 4. Chattanooga fell to Little Rock 6 to 1, Atlanta beat Mobile 4 to 3.

The American League Scores Reported

St Louis beat Detroit 11 to 5 while Boston fell to New York 4 to 2. Washington defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 and Cleveland prevailed 5 to 4 over Chicago.

National League baseball scores from Philadelphia and New York

The report lists Phillies 3 New York 1 and St Louis 9 Chicago 6, with Brooklyn 3 Boston 2. Only three games were scheduled.

Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Boston

Dundee offered 40000 for fight with Corbett

Telegraphic notice reports Joe Dundee welterweight champion received a $40000 offer to meet Young Corbett in a ten round title bout in June at the Observatory club, Baltimore, arranged by Phil Bernstein for Frank Schuler.

San Francisco Joe Dundee Baltimore Young Corbett Fresno Cal Phil Bernstein Frank Schuler Observatory Club

Southern League Leaders Keep Pace With Weekend Wins

Atlanta tied Mobile in the eighth and won 4 to 3 in ten innings. Birmingham held first with a 7 to 5 win over New Orleans. Memphis beat Nashville 11 to 4. Little Rock downed Chattanooga 6 to 1. Asheville defeated Augusta 7 to 3. Greenville beat Columbia 10 to 3. Rosy Ryan hit a two run homer in the 13th to lift Macon over Knoxville 8 to 7. Spartanburg edged Charlotte 8 to 7. Montgomery saw its six game streak halted as Tampa won 7 to 6. Pensacola beat Columbus 16 to 4 and Selma topped Jacksonville 3 to 2.

Atlanta Southern Association Birmingham Memphis Mobile New Orleans Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Asheville Augusta Tyvgers Greenville Columbia Rosy Ryan Macon Peaches Knoxville Spartanburg Charlotte Montgomery Lions Tampa Pensacola Columbus Selma Jacksonville

Opening Piedmont League Games Headline

Opening Piedmont League games list Greensboro at High Point Salisbury at Winston Salem Henderson at Durham with matchups in progression and venue notes.

Greensboro High Point Salisbury Winston-Salem Henderson Durham

Past Carolina League matchups listed

Rocky Mount visits Wilmington and Kinston plays Fayetteville while Greenville travels to Goldsboro. Mobile meets Atlanta, Memphis faces Nashville, New Orleans plays Birmingham, and Little Rock travels to Chattanooga.

Baseball Matchups Prompting Rival City Showdowns

In a stacked American League schedule, St. Louis visits Chicago, Cleveland plays Detroit, New York faces Boston, and Washington meets Philadelphia. The set features key intraleague clashes with potential early-season implications for standings.

Baseball pairs in national league slate

National League games feature Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburgh. Southern Atlantic League matchups include Knoxville at Macon Asheville at Augusta Columbia at Greenville and Charlotte at Spartanburg.

National League Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh L Pet Goldsboro Wilmington Rocky Mount Fayetteville Greenville Kinston Southern Association Birmingham Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Sue Wheel Chattanooga Odi Mobile Little Rock Nashville Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago Rog Ets Asheville Macon Charlotte Augusta Columbia Knoxville Spartanburg Enlace Smite

Door Opening Piano Chorus and Distant River Comparisons

A playful exchange notes piano music prompting lingering feet while a parent cautions. The text then contrasts the Amazon River’s vast length of 4,900 miles with the Mississippi at 3,160 miles.

Mississippi

Pointers and Pats Pay Off Lid Today

The Pointers and Patriots play in the new ball park west of the city this afternoon with English Street still under construction. If the road is not open at game start workers expect completion during the game.

Pointers Patriots English Street

Bramham Optimistic On Eve Of Opening

Durham April 24 CAP The Piedmont League president William G Bramham expressed optimism for the opening. He praised the weather and said the loop may feature some of the league's best teams. Umpiring crews were announced for High Point Winston Salem and Durham games. Bramham will witness Durham Bulls versus Henderson Bunnies in Durham today.

Durham William G. Bramham Walker Morgan Repshaw High Point Taylor McCarthy Winston-Salem Brandan Beck Bramham Durham Bulls Henderson Bunnies

Chicago and Dallas boxers shine in tough last night card

Clyde Chastain of Dallas outpointed Bobby Tracey of Buffalo in a ten round bout. Tony Herrera of Fort Worth knocked out Eddie Nemo of St Paul in four rounds.

Chicago Clyde Chastain Dallas Texas Bobby Tracey Buffalo Tony Herrera Fort Worth Eddie Nemo St. Paul

Rosier Roy Tops Wolgast In Narrow Outpoint

Rosie Le Roy of Fargo North Dakota defeats Al Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan by points in a close outpoint in Janesville Wisconsin.

Janesville Wis Rosie Leroy Fargo N. D al Wolgast Cadillac Mich

Big Boy Peter Son Outpoints Karry Dillon in Winnipeg Bout

In Minneapolis based report, Big Boy Peter Son from New Orleans defeats Karry Dillon of Winnipeg by outpointing him in a ten round contest. The decision highlights Son's aggressive offense and durable defense. Further details on judges and exact scoring were not provided.

Minneapolis Big Boy Peterson New Orleans Karry Dillon Winnipeg

Calla Han Beats Spug Myers in Non Title Fight

In Los Angeles mushy Calla han junior welterweight champion defeats Spug Myers of Pocatello Idaho in a non titular bout.

Los Angeles Mushy Callahan Spug Myers Pocatello Idaho

Gavuzi Holds 10 Lead in Big Race

Collinsville Ill April 24 1930 survivors in C C Pyle bun ion derby move toward Maplewood Missouri after 1036 miles of 3400 mile journey Pete Gavuzzi leads with 167 02 5 time noted along with Salo Gardner Umak Simpson and Thorpe slated to attend Cross Country Follies ceremonies

Collinsville Ill C. C. Pyle Maplewood Pete Garguzzi Southampton Eng Jimmy Salo Passaic N. J Salo Vandalia Garguzzi Co. C Friest Italy Paul Simpson Burlington WN. C

Illinois Turf A s n d e License Granted

Illinois Turf Association grants a trainer and jockey license to Earl Sande. Following Maryland’s action, the Illinois body denied 16 jockeys and six trainers as 1929 permits were issued to Sande.

Chicago Maryland Association Ilinois Turf Association Earl Sande Sande Illinois Turf Body

Army Navy grid status unchanged amid renewed reunion rumors

Reports of a possible Army Navy football resumption at Soldier Field in 1931 were denied by West Point and Annapolis officials. Army declared no quarrels and emphasized its own rules, while Navy officials said they knew nothing of any plan to restore athletic relations after the prior eligibility dispute.

New York Army Navy Chicago Soldier Field West Point Annapolis South Park Board Naval Academy Army-Navy

Callahan Continues Comeback With Fifth Straight Win

Mushy Callahan, junior welterweight champion, earned another victory in Los Angeles on April 24, beating Battling Song Myers of Pocatello Idaho in a close ten round bout. Callahan sealed the win with three decisive blows in the final round after a evenly contested fight.

Los Angeles Mushy Callahan Battling Song Myers Pocatello Idaho Callahan

South Atlantic League Scores Mixed Fortunes

Asheville beat Augusta 7 to 3. Spartanburg and Charlotte combined for 7. Greenville defeated Columbia 3 to 10. Macon and Knoxville finished 7. Partial results show uneven outcomes across teams with several games listed.

Asheville Augusta Spartanburg Charlotte Greenville Columbia Macon Knoxville

Morgan Mack and Mackey Draw In Denver Tilt

Tod Morgan of California and Eddie Mack of Denver split a 10 draw in a non title bout. both fighters showed steady footwork and exchanged clean jabs throughout the encounter.

Denver Tod Morgan California Eddie Mack Drew

Georgia Tech Withdrawn From Penn Relays Over Injuries

Atlanta April 24. Georgia Tech track team pulled from the Penn relays in Philadelphia due to injuries sustained in last week’s dual meet with North Carolina. Coach Hal Barron announced the decision today.

Atlanta North Carolin Georgia Tech Penn Philadelphia Hal Barron

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