Pointers Defeat Indian Nine In Long Exhibition
The Pointers beat the Indiana nine in a nearly three hour, nine inning game. Archie White started for Boonemen and held the Indians to two runs after the opening frame, while Broncho Mayo followed with five innings of strong pitching for Catawba. Offensively, High Point struck early scoring in the first inning with multiple hits, while Robbs, Slayback, Whaley, and Kirchin fueled the rally. Defensive highlights included Finch’s centerfield robbing a hit and Cox making a string of important plays. The afternoon featured an arranged exhibition with Hollywood girls, and plans for a season opener next Wednesday.
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Lefty) White
Boonemen
Broncho Mayo
Bronc
Collegians
Indiana
Couni
Mayo
Kirchin
Appanaitis
Rader
Flick Eleazer
Robbs
Boone
Flick
Rabbitt
Parrish
Robbbs
Slayback
Cox
Dan
Bill Whaley
Robinson
Kerechin
Finch
Catawba Nine
Molly Cox
Buck Taylor
Hollywood Girls
Willis Park
A. OS Teaver
Parma
Walgreen
Slaydack
Whaley
Robifeon
Zimmerman
Taylor
Radey
Zimmeraon
Miller
White
Catawba
Bryan
Hornsby Smashes Three Homers in NL Victory
In a high scoring set, Rogers Hornsby slugged three home runs driving the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win. The Cubs manager’s power surge highlighted a day of 15 homers across seven majors as ball conditions and power continued to clash.
Berlinger wins opening day at Penn Relays in decathlon chase
Barney Berlinger of the University of Pennsylvania set a carnival decathlon record with 7736.61 points on opening day, staying near the American mark though short of the world record. Ohio State and Catawba led field events, while Penn athletes posted several top finishes across sprints, distances, and field events.
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Penn
Berlinger
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Barney Berlinger
Los Angeles
Lawson Robertson
Barney
Robertson
Ken Doherty
Jim Bausch
Kansas
Paavo Yrjola
Finland
Ohio State
Hitting rally yields run support from Parrish and Whaley
Radey struggled to drive in a run as Dan sent six men to bat and Scotty four. Moose Parrish and Bill Whaley contributed by driving in three runs each in the scoring effort.
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Radey
Dan
Scotty
Moose Parrish
Bill Whaley
Pointer hurlers overpower hitters in decisive win
Statistics show Mayo led Pointer pitchers with 8, fanning 21 college hitters. Morton and White each struck out 4, Witt 3, and Appleton 2 in the dominant pitching performance.
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Mayo
Morton
White
Witt
Appleton
Buck Taylor Leads Base Running For Pointer Team
Buck Taylor appears to lead the field in base running during early spring training. Shorty Kilpatrick and Lewis Robbs were expected to be top thieves but may need to watch their laurels as Taylor gains pace.
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Buck Taylor
Shorty Kilpatrick
Lewis Robbs
Pointer
Buck Smart Baserunner Steals Two Bases in Salisbury
The former Bull, Buck, shows keen base running sense in Salisbury by stealing second and third on one play and later stealing the hot corner. His pace may not be the fastest, but his judgment reduces risk and enhances scoring chances.
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Buck
Salisbury
Pointers Cancel Game With Hollywood Girls On Rainy Saturday
Rainy conditions likely prevent the Pointers from meeting the Hollywood Girls. The anticipated matchup would have drawn interest, but the forecast and field conditions lead to a no game outcome for Saturday.
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Hollywood Girls
Semi final bout draws crowds on Legion boxing card
The eight round semi finals on the American Legion bill next Tuesday night draw more attention than the main event. Durham's Bill Parrish faces Salisbury's Wild Cat Callicutt in a clash between two hard hitting fighters likely to provide a knockout since both are tough and fearless.
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American Legion
Bill Parrish
Durham
Wild Cat Callicutt
Salisbury
Featherweight Bout Between Hillard and Sides Promised Thrill
The featherweight clash features Mack Hillard of Greensboro and Ray Sides of Bessemer. Both fighters are quick and aggressive and aim to keep fans entertained with fast action and steady offense.
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Mack Hillard
Greensboro
Ray Sides
Bessemer
Panthers Lose Final Event In Back-To-Back Meets
Coach Julian Beall's Purple Panthers led Elon and Catawba until the final event but lost both meets as no broad jumpers left them with a slim lead. The broad jump, the last event, saw the opposition take all three places and edge ahead.
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Catawba College
Salisbury
Purple Panthers
Indians
Flon
R Beall
Christiate Antil
Julian Beall
Purple Panther
Elon
Catawba
Panthers
Local mentor urged to fix broad jump ahead of May meet
A local mentor is pressed to address the broad jumping performance before the North State conference meet on May 9 to defend his title. Supporters hope for another victory.
Fox Slaughters Hen Then Flees Back To Mountains
A red fox, chased by hounds, riders, and cars across Virginia, paused to kill and eat a hen in a farmer’s barnyard before escaping back toward the mountains. The fox resumed its run and disappeared into the hills.
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Richmond
Hafey Signs With Cardinals but May Not Return to Left Field
Chick Hafey agreed to sign with the St Louis Cardinals and report soon but may not reclaim his old role in left field while Ernie Orsatti continues his strong play. Manager Gabby Street welcomed Hafey’s capitulation to the $12,500 offer but stressed lineup stability depends on Orsatti.
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Louis
Chick Hafey
Cardinal
Gabby Street
Hafey
California
Ernie Orsatti
Rajah Hornsby Hits Three Home Runs in Opener
Pittsburgh fans watched Rogers Hornsby power a 10 to 6 Cubs win as he hit three homers off varying pitches. Hornsby matched a rare feat, tying a record held by Kelly and Anson, with strong hitting that energized the Chicago club.
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Ens
Hornsby
Carl Reynolds
Chicago White Sox
George Kelly
New York Giants
Cap” Anson
Garagemen Battle Bees in Ashland Garage
An Ashland garage worker fought a swarm of bees for nearly four hours as the insects attempted to nest in a gasoline dump. Fire crews were called after the bees persisted, delaying work on the site.
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Ashland
Ore
H. L. Clayéomb Garage
Strain Builds Strong Raleigh Piedmont Club for 1931
Odie Strain returns as Raleigh Piedmont manager with four holdovers and two familiar fills from last season. Luke Williams at first Johnny Cimpi at second Herman Clifton at short. Toots Brandon to catch with Johnson backing him. Pitching staff includes Jake Wade Wally Pate plus six veterans amid possible rookies.
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Odie Strain
Piedmont
Clifton
Cimpi
Money
Lewis
Strain
Toots
Brandon
High Point
Luke Williams
Augusta
Johnny Cimpi
Herman Clifton
Izzy” Bandrimer
Jack Jackson
Florida
Toots Brandon
Johnson
Jake Wade
N. C. State College
August Herrman Claimed by Death in Cincinnati
The unexpected death of August Garry Herrman former chairman of the extinct National Baseball commission occurred at his Cincinnati home after a yearlong illness He was 71 and had served as president of the Cincinnati National League club Herrman was also a former grand exalted ruler of the Elks His death follows the recent deaths of Ernest Barnard and Byron Johnson both prominent Ohio born figures in baseball history.
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Garry” Herrman
National Baseball Commission
Baseball
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Herris
Cincinnati National League Baseball Club
Ernest S&s. Barnard
American League
Cleveland Indians
Rochester
Minn
Byron Bancroft Johnson
St. Louis
Johnson
Norwalk
Herrman
The
Elks
Chicken Uses Wooden Leg in Virginia Farm Tale
In Bastian Virginia a chicken has a peg leg after its foot was frostbitten last winter. W W Sargent reports his ten year old daughter Louise fashioned a wooden leg for the bird, keeping it mobile and fed.
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Bastian
W. W. Sargent
Sargent
Louise
Canzoneri Knocks Berg Out in Third Round
Tony Canzoneri defeats Jack Berg in Chicago to retain the lightweight title and add Berg’s junior welterweight belt. The bout ends in a third round knockout as Canzoneri overcomes doubts of fade and proves dominant against Berg who had not lost in 26 prior starts. Berg declines comment after the stoppage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Tony
Jack
Kid) Berg
England
Great Britain
Canzoneri
Berge
Andre Routis
France
al Singer
Berg
Cahzoneri
Bergin
Drought Claims Frog Chorus in Tazewell County
Farmers report an absence of frogs this spring in Tazewell County as the great drought persists. Last year frogs croaked nightly, but so far this year few sounds have been heard, signaling widespread frog fatalities.
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Tazewell. Va
Tazewell County
State Colleges Hold Golf Tourney Today
At Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro North Carolina four colleges compete for the state team title with North Carolina defending. Duke and Davidson join the field as individual matches open in the morning and team play follows in the afternoon. North Carolina beat Davidson 13 to 4 in a dual match yesterday led by Benny Goodes in both his matches.
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Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina
Duke
N. C. Tate
Davidson
Jack Pepper
Benny Goodes
Tar Heels
World lightweight champion retains title with Berg knockout
In Chicago Tony Canzoneri stopped Jack Berg to defend the lightweight crown. In New York Ben Jeby outpointed Johnny Pilo over ten rounds. Walter Cobb knocked out Herman Heller in New Haven. Tommy Grogan halted Joe Rivers in Cedar Rapids after six rounds.
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Tony Canzoneri
Jack
Kid) Berg
England
New York
Ben Jeby
Johnny Pilo
New Haven
Conn
Walter Cobb
Baltimore
Herman Heller
Germany
Cedar Rapids
Tommy Grogan
Omaha
Neb
Joe Rivers
Bearcat Wright and Tiger Jack Payné Tie in Omaha Duel
Omaha boxers Bearcat Wright and Tiger Jack Payné fought to a draw in Omaha with both fighters showing grit and skill in the ring. Payné controlled early rounds while Wright rallied late to secure the draw.
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Omaha, Neb
Bearcat Wright
Omaha
Tiger Jack Payné
Drew
Stars and highlights from yesterday's major league games
Yesterday's box scores show Rogers Hornsby with three homers and a single driving in eight as the Cubs beat Pittsburgh 10 6. Ruffing and the Yankees limited the Red Sox to six hits in a 7 4 win. Cruz had four hits for the Giants in a 7 7 tie with the Phillies, while Whitehill helped the Tigers beat the Browns 4 2. Simmons homered twice and tripled as the Athletics beat Washington 10. Clark and the Robins won 6 1 over the Braves. Hudlin shut out Chicago for eight innings in an 8 1 Indians victory.
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Chicago Cubs
Rajah
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Lowe
Ed Delehanty
Hornsby
Glenn Wright
Brooklyn
Pateswats
Bissonette
Simmons
al Simingons
Philadelphia Athletics
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Washington
Red
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Carl Whitehill
St. Louis Browns
Sammy Gray
Detroit
Willis Hudlin
Cleveland
Chicago
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