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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1931

Page

5

Pointers Inaugurate Twin Bill Under Lights Tonight

High Point hosts Henderson in the opener of a two game set as Walker moves to a York NC club. The Pointers lost 4 3, leaving them winless in eight straight, with Dan Boone managing and Walker sold to Guilford.

Jack Gillen Rube Crews Gamecocks Durham Bulls Clayton Birds Arnette Bryan Clarke Annette Lundeen Payne Hammond Goldie Holt Goldie Jay Smith Holt Smith Brummitt Biggerstaff Dan Boone Walker Pointers San Antonio Ore Glarke Ieee Peet Salen Aif Hammond If D. Smith Appleton Henderson Ite J . Seep Stayton Crews W. Smith Brandon and Connolly

Chuck Klein Leads Phillies In Big Hit Showdown

Philadelphia defeats the New York Giants 13 to 1 as Chuck Klein stars with a powerful batting performance. Clarence Mitchell struggles on the mound for the Giants. Burleigh Grimes wins for St. Louis as the Cardinals extend their lead in the standings.

Lefty Martin Wins Hurling Duel as Charlotte Nips Ed Chap man

Charlotte defeats Greensboro 3 to 2 in a nine inning game. Packard drives in all Charlotte runs while Rhinehardt adds a hit and base run. Chapman worked into the later innings for the Greensboro squad.

Charlotte Martin Ed Chapman Greensboro Ctetee Packard Wee George Rhinehardt Kane Iseieg Ee Os Charlotte Adrh Pore Branees GB Wee Ees Pagkard Rhinehardt Rf Hudgens Ib Ie Ie Ben Ceesens Bos Ee Eocy TM Cen Scone Pond c Martin P Lewis, Packard Hudg

Tourists Rally To Overtake Bulls In Opener

Asheville Tourists erased a late deficit scoring four runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Durham Bulls 7 to 6 in the series opener. Satterfield delivered a go ahead double with the bases loaded after Hipps started a rally with a triple.

Tourists BULLS Asheville Asheville Tourists Frme Durham BulLs Satterfield Hahn Hipps Smith Rham Adrh Poae Eaues Inveme Ue Sree Ae McGaughey Kyle Perry Oscas ADRH Boers Bullivan Cf McSwain Sess A. East Eae Viauss Eeaeke Ee Devaney P R Durham Ken Teekol Tae Holloman

Miller Edges Shapiro In New York Bout

Ray Miller of Chicago defeated Eddie Shapiro of New York by points in a pro boxing match at New York.

New York Ray Miller Chicago Eddie Shapiro

Charlotte Downs Local Tankmen in Both Divisions

The Charlotte junior and senior swimming teams defeated High Point Y M C A with 37 to 20 in both divisions at the twin meet in High Point pool. Thompkins led the seniors with two firsts and a second for 13 points, while McAnally from High Point earned two firsts and a third for 11 points.

Charlotte High Point Y. M. C. A. Tankmen Thompkins Charlotte Ace McAnally High Point Star McCachern Rogers Whitten Helms Retten Smith Houston Ken Lilly Barrier Koontz Spurrier

Steele Wins in Horsehoe Play City Championship

Ray Steele of the Emma Blair playground won the city playground singles championship in horseshoe pitching with straight-set wins over Charles Craver and Burrus Stokes on Ray Street court. In the final round Steele defeated Stokes 21-8 and 21-17 to claim the title as the carrier of Emma Blair’s tossing. Doubles championships are set for two weeks hence with entrants from city playgrounds. Oak Hill did not enter a singles player.

Ray Steele Emma Blair Ray Street City Playground Young Steele Charles Craver Blair Park Burrus Stokes Grimes Street Randall Sappenfield Stokes Sappenfield Steele Oak Hill

Plenty Of Reason

A meek man confesses to following a woman with the police questioning the motive saying he follows her because she is his wife. The exchange reveals a tense confrontation as officers pursue answers.

Gabby Street To Lead Cards In Next Year's Pennant Race

Gabby Street, the longtime Cardinals manager, signed a one year contract to lead the St. Louis team again. President Sam Breadon praised Street for his judgment and courage since 1929 after the club’s eight game lead over the Cubs.

Gabby Street ST. Louis Charles E Gabby) Street St. Louis Cardinals Grover Cleveland Alexander Gabby Cardinals Street Sam Breadon Breadon Cubs

Illinois bars comebacks for Leonard and Dempsey

Chicago reports that Leonard and Dempsey cannot fight in Illinois if they attempt a comeback. Illinois Athletic Association chair General John V Clinnin says no sanctions will be issued for such bouts and plans to inform NBA affiliates. Leonard was linked to a Chicago fall comeback, but the state stands firm.

Chicago Jack Dempsey Benny Leonard Illinois John V. Clinnin Illinois Athletic Association Clinnin Charlie White Leonard White Perlick Kalamazo0 Mich

Retzlaff Stops Bertazola in Duluth Boxing Bout

Charley Retzlaff of Duluth defeated Ri cardo Bertazola of Boston by knockout in two rounds. Bertazzola was immediately suspended by the Minnesota boxing commission.

ST. Paul Charley Retzlaff Duluth Minn Ricardo Bertazola Boston Mass Bertazzola Minnesota Boxing Commission

Burleigh Grimes blanks Cubs as Cardinals win 8-0

Burleigh Grimes limited the Cubs to seven hits in an 8-0 victory for the Cardinals. Billy Urbanski doubled with bases loaded in the ninth to drive in the tying and winning runs versus Robins. Pie Traynor collected a double and three singles off Red pitching for Pittsburgh. Urban Faber shut down the Browns to two runs on five singles in a 2-0 win. Chuck Klein drove in four for the Phillies with two homers and a single against the Giants.

Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Phils Cardinal T. ‘Louis Chuck Klein Clarence Mitchell Philadelphia New York ‘Giants Chicago Cubs Burleigh Grimes Grimes Cubs Giants Robbins Braves Brooklyn Hollis Thurston Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Red Lucas Owen Carroll Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Urban Faber St. Louis Browns Faber Chicago Cardinals Billy Urbanski Bravee Robins Pie Traynor Soz Browns

Marvin Ferrell Debuts in Texas League

Marvin Ferrell, brother of Wes and Rick Ferrell, made his Texas League mound debut for Wichita Falls. He displayed a sharp curve but issued wild pitches, losing to Beaumont 8 to 6. In Atlantic City, Jack Portnoy of Baltimore knocked out Oscar Larosa of Cuba in the boxing card.

Wichita Falls Tex Marvin Ferrell Wes Rick Ferrell Ferrell Beaumont Atlantic City N. J Jack Portnoy Baltimore Oscar Larosa Cuba

Californians Reach Public Links Final For Title

California advancements set up an all star final in St Paul at the Keller course as Joe Nichols from Long Beach and Charlie Ferrara of San Francisco edge into the 36 hole final. Nichols rallied past Ed Greenway of Seattle in the semifinal while Ferrara showed steady play. The duo faces off for the national public links championship with a trophy long controlled by eastern players.

ST. Paul Minn California Joe Nichols Long Beach Charlie Ferrara San Francisco America Pacific Coast Lester Bolend Minneapolis Nichols Ed Greenway Seattle Keller Ferrara

How They Stands Piedmont League Games Tonight

Raleigh hosts Winston in a Piedmont League matchup while Durham visits Asheville. Henderson plays High Point in a two game set and Greensboro travels to Charlotte for another two game test. Prose scores and standings follow tonight.

Night results and NL matchups

Results from last night include Charlotte 3 Greensboro 1 Winston 4 Raleigh 3 Asheville 7 Durham 6 and Henderson 4 High Point 3. National League games listed are Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St. Louis.

Charlotte Greensboro Winston Raleigh Asheville Durham Henderson High Point Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities

Results yesterday show Boston defeated Brooklyn 3 to 2, Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 9 to 3, Philadelphia topped New York 13 to 5, and St Louis shut out Chicago 8 to 0.

Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago

Baseball Matchups in the American League

St. Louis plays Chicago while Boston faces Washington and Philadelphia meets New York. Detroit travels to Cleveland in a set of intercity league games.

St. Louis Chicago Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Detroit Cleveland New York Een Cleveland Oreree

Chicago Beats St. Louis 2-0 in Sole Game

Chicago defeated St. Louis 2 to 0 in the only game played. The outcome secures a clear win for Chicago as the lone scheduled matchup concluded.

Duke Faces Heavy Graduation Losses In 1931 Season

Duke football must replace notable stars Rosky Murray and Davis after the spring graduation. Rosky excelled at signal calling and evaded blockers, Murray rushed for 1028 yards last season, and Davis led on defense. Several reserves also depart, with eighteen lettermen set to report September 7 if Fred Taylor returns, as Duke prepares for seven a.m. practice before facing South Carolina. Johnny Freeman defeated Murray Gilitz in a recent bout.

Durham Duke Blue Devils Rosky Murray Davis Bob Hayes Charlie Rupp L. C. Hughes Sam Thorne Fred Taylor Taylor Wade South Carolina Columbia

American Stars Ready to Seal Wightman Cup Triumph

In Forest Hills New York on August 5 four more matches remain in the Wightman Cup program but America’s women led by Helen Wills Moody have virtually clinched the cup after sweeping the first three singles. Moody defeated Phyllis Mudford 6 1 6 4, Jacobs beat Betty Nuthall 8 6 6 4, and Harper outlasted Dorothy Round 6 3 4 9 7. Today Jacobs faces Mudford and Moody meets Nuthall in singles.

Forest Hills N. Y West Side America Helen Wills Moody Great Britain Moody Helen Jacobs Berkeley Cal Phyllis Mudford Miss Jacobs Betty Nuthall Anna McCune Harper Oakland Dorothy Round Misa Jacobs Miss Mudford Mrs. Moody Miss Nuthall

Bryan and Hughes Resume Semi Final at Tennessee Tennis

In Memphis, Bryan of Chattanooga and Hughes of Memphis resumed their semi final in the Tennessee state men's singles, aiming for the championship against Hines of Columbia. Hines had defeated Little of Tuscaloosa in straight sets, as rain halted play yesterday and the match moves to the morning.

University Club Memphis Tenn Robert Lefty) Bryan Chattanooga Billy Hughes Wilmer Hines Columbia S. C Hines Robert Little Tuscaloosa Ala Bryan Oes

Love Match Questioned in Hamburg Dialogue

A quoted exchange from Hamburg contrasts a doubtful suitor’s wealth with a smug response about earning $500,000 a year. The brief dialogue highlights assumptions about fortune in a match.

Hummel Hamburg

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