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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1931

Page

10

Commissioners 10 Meet Here Tuesday

Raymond, chairman of the High Point Boxing Commission will hold a meeting Tuesday night with NC State Boxing Commission members and state sports writers at Fritzbarry lodge. The group will attend High Point’s outdoor boxing show at Willis Park, run under NBA rules, with K O Conway as matchmaker.

Raymond High Point Boxing Commission North Carolina State Boxing Commission Fritzbarry Lodge Willis Park Asheville Charlotte Winston-Salem Greensboro North Carolina Commission National Boxing Association N.B. A High Point Harry Raymond K. O. Conway Bill Parrish Durham Wild Cat Calicutt Salisbury Mittman ewberry-Feimster Buster Newberry Bill Feimster Newberry Charlotte Battler Feimster Kid Wagoner Black Cat Lulu Spencer Lulu Toughy Roberson Stuart Virginia Jack Smith Smith Conway Kid Hutchens Roberson Mack Hillard Raymond Sides Bessemer Pythian Band Main Street Ball Park Ed's Hart’s Drug Store Mann's Drug Stores

Pointers and Hornets open Piedmont League season at Willis Park

The Piedmont League debuts at Willis Park with the Pointers hosting Charlotte’s Hornets in the league opener. Dan Boone builds a fast, skilled infield and a hard hitting outfield while planning to rely on rookie help and a new pitcher Plue for the opening tilt.

Willis Park Guy Lacy Hornets Charlotte C. A. York E. M. Knox Dan Boone Piedmont Lacy Brandes Barrett Hudgens Carrier Wise Molly Cox Scotty Slayback Shorty Breazer Howard Kilpatrick Dan Keystone Stokes Robbs Bill Whaley Buck Tayor Moose Parrish Boone Whitey Walgren Pilue Birmingham Southern Association Plue King Kilpatrick Taylor Parrish Walgren Cox Slayback Whaley Ratley Eleazer Appleton Stewart

Piedmont League Opens Here Wednesday and Tuesday Boxing Card

Opening events headline Piedmont League action at Willis Park with Tuesday boxing and a Wednesday outdoor show. The Tommies fall at Proximity 11 6 after seventh inning miscues, while Murphy leads Proximity with glove and bat.

Piedmont League WIL Willis Park

Pennsylvania Relays Spark Icy Rain and Record Feats

The 37th annual Pennsylvania relay carnival ended in Philadelphia amid rain with Pennsylvania and Ohio State sharing top relay honors. Penn set a one mile relay record at 3 minutes 18 seconds, tied the carnival mark, while Williams of Hampton and Munn of Minnesota broke field event records in javelin and shot. Yale led in pole vault and Harvard vied for four mile relay glory as Penn defeated Cornell and Harvard for major relay wins.

Franklin Field Philadelphia Pennsylvania Buckeyes Ohio State University Cornell Harvard Frank Castleman Ohio State Penn Army Yale Elis Williams Hampton Institute Virginia Munn Minnesota Ralph Rose Michigan Boyle Peacock Temple Folmer Duke Lee Colyer Ruble University North Carolina

Umpires Blamed as Exhibition Game Sparks Debate

The article argues umpires nearly ruined the match by withholding calls during an exhibition game. It questions coach Dan's plan, suggesting the purpose was to gauge player talent, while noting the coach likely believed the female team could perform well.

Local Fans Await Wednesday Look at Dan’s Team Prospects

Despite yesterday’s result, Wednesday will reveal what local fans can expect for the season. The writer believes Dan has a strong lineup, and a wrong call won’t be their first disappointment.

Dan

Asheville Defeats Greenville 11-7 in Piedmont League

Asheville Tourists scored 11 runs to Greenville Green Wave's 7 in a Piedmont League game on Apr 25. Asheville notched five doubles and two triples while Greenville collected eight hits.

Greenville Asheville Waters and Thomas

Wolf Cubs Defeat Oak Ridge Cadets 11 to 9

North Carolina college freshmen beat Oak Ridge cadets in Raleigh by 11 to 9. The game swung in the fifth inning with five runs, highlighted by two home runs, a triple and two singles. Farris and State and Gold led Oak Ridge with three singles each. Final: State 11, Oak Ridge 9.

Wolf Cubs Oak Ridge Raleigh North Carolina College Farris State Gold Rayle Stockton Ferebee Dave Cooper

Tar Barby Harriers Win at Chapel Hill

Greensboro high trackmen were no match for the unbeaten Carolina freshmen as the Tar Babies dominated to win 102 to 15 in Chapel Hill on April 25.

TAR Barby Harriers Chapel Hill Greensboro High Carolina Giar Tar Babies

Davidson and V. M. I. Tie In Track Meet

Virginia Military Institute and Davidson College track teams battled to a 63 all tie in a dual meet here. VMIs mid and long distance strength swung the meet after Davidsons early lead. Ham Smith and Grimy George tied for high point honors with 11 points.

Davidson Virginia Military Institute Davidson College V. M. IL Wildcats Ham Smith Grimy George

Results AMERICAN ASSOCIATION standings and delays

The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION results show St. Paul defeating Columbus 4 to 4? Milwaukee losing 9 to 9 in darkness. Kansas City at Indianapolis postponed due to rain. Minneapolis at Toledo postponed due to rain.

American Association St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo

Southern Association Scores Report

Mobile 6 Atlanta 6 New Orleans 2 Birmingham 6 Tittle Rock 3 Chattanooga 4 Memphis 6 Nashville 2 Chattanooga 3 Memphis 2 in second game 7 innings with Nashville 2-3.

Southern Association Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Tittle Rock Chattanooga Memphis Nashville

Van Camp Tops AL Batting. Vosmik Slotted In Third

Boston’s Al Van Camp posted two hits in four at bats to raise his average to .474 and reach 19 official at bats, earning him a place in the big six. Detroit’s Dale Alexander collected two hits in two official at bats for a .459 mark as American League leaders are noted. National leaders are referenced.

Joe Vosmik Cleveland Indians al van Camp Boston Red Sox Dale Alexander Detroit van Camp Alexander

Home Run Leaders and Standings Scrambled

Lists yesterday's home run leaders Simmons Alexander Verger Herman Arlett Leslie and Ruth Gehrig plus leaders Horneby Stone Herman and Gehrig across Cubs Tigers Yankees Phillies Giants. League totals appear garbled with national totals and grand total lines.

Simmons Athletics Alexander Tigers Verger Giants Herman Robins Leslie Arlett Phillies Horneby Cubs Eee Herman Stone Ruth Yankees Gehrig Klein Amocticgn Ccece

Cubs Come From Behind To Beat Pirates In Pittsburgh

Chicago rallied in the ninth to turn a one run deficit into an 8 to 3 victory over Pittsburgh. The Cubs extended their advantage in the season series as they defeated the Pirates for the fifth time in six games.

Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Pirates

Spring mixed Scotch four some opens at High Point

The opening round of the annual spring golf series at High Point Golf and Country Club took place Friday afternoon. Five teams competed in the mixed Scotch foursomes event.

High Point Golf and Country Club

Local Mill Team Triumphs Over Lexington in Seven-Inning Game

Diamond Full Fashioned Hosiery Company defeated Johnson Silk Mill 16 to 9 in seven innings at Lexington. Diamond led 4 0 after three, then surged as Huggins gave way to Garner who drove in runs and scored twice. Green relieved for Lexington. final score 16 9.

Thomas Mills Greensboro Young Cooper Gate City Coppear Virgil Yow Radcliffe Millers Denny Willow Nichols Cheek Murphy Thomas Mille Williams Raéelitt OS Deany Svees Cosco Proximity Ab Price Ioc SO Eno Kemp Barringer Yow Clanton Bryant V. Yow Primixity Diamond Full Fashioned Lexington Johnson Silk Mill Huggins Diamond Hurler Green Lexington Hurler Garner Silk Millers B. Garner Gattis Johnson Stallings Leonard

Braves Take Two Of Three From Robins In 5 4 Win

Boston Braves defeat Brooklyn Robins 5 to 4. Two runs in the first inning and three more in the fifth against pitcher Mattingly key the comeback. Hollis Thurston knocked in runs in the early frame.

Brooklyn Hollis Thurston Mattingly Boston Braves Robins Boston

Phillies edge Giants in ten innings for 4 3 win

Clise Dudley pitched for Philadelphia and Buzz Arlett drove in runs as the Phillies defeated the Giants 4 to 3 in ten innings after yesterday's twelve inning deadlock. Philadelphia scored 200 000 010 1 to New York's 000 110 010 0.

Giants Phillies NEW York Clise Dudley Buzz Arlett Philadelphia

Giant Furniture Team Defeats Robbins Mill

The Giant Furniture Company baseball team won their season opener 10 to 7 against Robbins Hosiery Mill. Hill Denny and Franklin led with two hits each. A second game with the Green Street White Sox was rained out as the Sox did not appear. the Giants used the day for practice and prepared for next Friday’s game.

Giant Furniture Company Robbins Hosiery Mill Hill Denny Franklin Giants Green Street White Sox Sox

Winds Delay Wood Record Attempt At Sea

Strong winds at Miami Beach force Wood to postpone his bid to beat Kay Don's 103.49 mph world speedboat record. He arrived from New York and ordered preparations for Miss America IX, waiting for calmer tides on Monday to resume trials.

Miami Beach Fla Wood Kay Don England New York Don Indian Creek

International League Scores Roundup

Montreal overwhelmed Newark 7 to 0 while Buffalo fell at Jersey City 4 1. Toronto faced Baltimore in rain and Rochester played Reading in wet conditions.

International League Montreal Newark Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Baltimore Rochester Reading

Cooper Leads Channel Swim Amid Tight Pack

The Channel Swim enters its 10th week as Lelon Cooper remains in front with 2612 miles covered. Carl Shelton moves to second after passing Lloyd Whitley and Albert McAnally, who sit close behind in a tight chase. Verlis Freeman climbs from last to fifth with favorable tides aiding.

Lelon Cooper Cooper Carl Shelton Lloyd Whitley Albert McAnally McAnally Verlis Freeman

Rain Postpones Carolina Duke Baseball Game in Chapel Hill

Rain and wet grounds call off the Carolina versus Duke baseball game in Chapel Hill. Duke will tour next week and the makeup date is uncertain with May 12 and 15 most likely. The Carolina Duke game in Durham is set for May 16.

Chapel Hill N. C Carolina Duke Durham

Red Sox Rally Tops Yankees In 10th To Seal Win

Cleo base running produced the decisive run as Boston defeated New York 5 to 4 in ten innings. With bases loaded pinch hitter Marquardt hit a tapering roller as Chapman chased a forced run and Pickering scored from third amid a chaotic play.

SOX Boston Cleo Yankees Marquardt Chapman Ruel Bee Se Ond Chamean Maquardt Pickering Hom New York

Three for Bengals as Detroit tops St Louis 3 to 1

Detroit completed a three game win streak over St Louis by clinching a 3 to 1 victory in Detroit. A two run rally after a tie at eight innings sealed the win as St Louis was held scoreless till the eighth.

Dave Yow Lonnie Willis Aoe Yow Robbs Lewis Robbs Hollywood Smith Church Young Dees Parrish Wailgren Boston Detroit St. Louis Bengals Troit

Davidson golfers win state intercollegiate title

In rain at Greensboro Davidson College wins the North Carolina intercollegiate championship by 17 strokes over North Carolina. Individual honors go to Joe Adams of UNC with 1 under par 1 strokes for 36 holes while Arthur Mills leads Davidson with 157. Other Davidson scorers include M Wagner A L Mills J K Pepp Jr F P Calwell. Duke, NC State also place in the field.

Davidson Greensboro Davidson College North Carolina Arthur Mills Davison M. Wagner Statesville A. L. Mill Greenville 8. C J. K. Pepp Jr Winston-Salem F. P. Calwell Yazda City Miss Mills Havng Calwell Wagn Duke University North Carolina State College

Catawba College Defeats Lexington in Baseball Victory

Catawba college defeated the Lexington baseball team here 20 to 4. The game featured strong innings with Satawba scoring heavily in multiple frames as Bolick Whitmer and Eglof led the offense.

Catawba College Lexington Lou Lexington Satawba Bolick Whitmer Eglof Alley Calloway Cook

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