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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

Page

2

Hughes in Fine Form as Capitals Beat Pierremen

William Hughes pitched a three hit complete game for the Capitals, beating the Pierremen 6 to 0. Raleigh scorers Pelle Johnson and Harry Dorsey provided key runs as the defense backed Hughes with solid outfield play and an errorless effort. Eddie Winston made a spectacular wall-to-wall catch for the visitors, and the teams headed to Witch Point for two more games.

Enterprise Raleigh William Hughes Hughes Irby Hott Wacha Pete Sessions Pierre Selz Day Hevereain Red Day Pelle Johnson McNeill Harry Dorsey Rey Ra- Jeich Eddie Winston Eniage Winston

Pointers Rally After Loss to Patriots

In a tight game Durham falls to the Patriots while the Pointers maintain a three point edge at the buzzer. The short report notes a close finish and the Pointers’ continued momentum despite the defeat.

Bill Hughes Nearing Twentieth Victory In Strong Pitching Run

Bill Hughes pitched a near perfect game and worked hard to rally in his twentieth win as he lines up with a faster company.

Bill Hughes Bill

Duke of Spero Dominates In Shutout Effort

Pill and Rube connect in a strong matchup as the Duke of Spero delivers a shutout performance the day prior.

Welcome Home Wins Aim At Welch Field

A short note calls for two straight wins at Welch Field as a noble figure returns home. The tone suggests local sports or ceremonial enthusiasm around upcoming games.

Noble Welch Field

Ed Winston Gains Edge With Pointer Pitchers

Ed Winston built a productive streak through two straight days of safe blows, collecting a pair yesterday and the same count the day prior, as Pointer pitchers aided his progress.

Ed Winston

Manager Hill Pierre Sidelined. Sessions Catches. Selz in Left Field

Hill Pierre missed yesterday's game due to a damaged finger and Sessions took the catching duties while Selz moved to left field in the lineup.

Hill Pierre Sessions Selz

Selz To Face Can Can Nellers This Afternoon

Fans may see Selz in action versus the Can Nellers this afternoon. He has not pitched at the local yard since joining the club.

Selz Canitels

Umpire O Keefe Linked to Bramham Staff Shuffle

Red Proctor won a game for Charlie Carroll in his first start as a Patriot, following an umpire O Keefe linked to President Bramham's staff.

O'Keefe Bramham Red Proctor Charlie Carroll

Pat Devereaux’s bays perform poorly for Twins

Pat Devereaux fielded poorly yesterday and offered a name to the Twins, Tey. The brief report notes subpar performances and a dubious roster hint.

Pat Devereaux Bays Twins Tey

Fast Pitch Game Sees Tireh Foint Ninety Run

In a baseball game R Tireh Foint team lost 6 to 0 to CS Ge. Highlights include a two base hit by John son and three base hits by Johnson and Dorsey. Davis Spencer produced a sacrifice, Winston stole a base, and Day struck out once. Raleigh drove in four runs with Hughes pitching five strikeouts. Attendance was 1,200.

R. Tireh Foint Meen Johnson Dorsey Davis Spencer Winston Hughes Floyd Sessions Raleigh Clark Baird High Point AB. R. H. A. E. Raeligh Irby Waldron O. Murphy Roman Flovyd Holt Wacha Lennox Ss Sessions Selz McNeill

Danville Suffers First Loss Since Patrick Takes Charge

The team was hit hard by Gatchell and would have won if fielding had been clean. This marks Danville’s first defeat since Patrick assumed control.

Gatchell Danville Patrick

Bill Hughes Sets Record With Twentieth Win For Season

Bill Hughes secured his twentieth victory of the season, breaking the league record for games won. Sweet William surpassed last year’s nineteen wins, tying with Saddler and Greene, and fans hope he reaches twenty five wins before the season ends.

Bill Hughes Sweet William Saddler Greene Bill

Piedmont season to close in another brief month

In another brief month the Piedmont season will draw to a close with anticipated final games and standings shaping the local sports scene.

Piedmont

Yesterday's National League Results Brief

New York defeated Brooklyn in a second game that went 13 innings. Pittsburgh beat Chicago in 11 innings. Oshton edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 10 innings. St Louis won 6 to Cincinnati, while other scorelines included 7-3 and 5-5 outcomes.

New York Cleveland Washington Louis Ek Detroit Saston Ie Og Shieago Hiladelphia Pittsburgh New York Ee Roston Es Ets Rookion Louis Incinnati i Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Oshton St. Louis Cincinnati

Smerecan Philadelphia faces New York in 3 to 7 loss

Philadelphia plays New York in a 3 to 7 score, with no other games scheduled. The result shows New York ahead while Philadelphia awaits next events.

Philadelphia New York

Southern New Orleans Defeated as Scores Roll In

Scores show Southern New Orleans 2, Little Rock 3 and Mobile 0, Memphis 7, Atlanta 5, Birmingham 6 with Chattanooga Nashville game postponed as details arrive from the standings roundup.

New Orleans Little Rock Mobile Memphis Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga-Nashville

Pitcher dominates as Danville tops Winston 7 to 3

Rodgers yields ten hits and keeps the Twins off balance while Danville scores in bursts. Winston musters a late rally but falls short as Bribeck and Gatchel stand out on the mound and in the field.

Rodgers Twins Danville Winston Bribeck Gatchel Weir

Greensboro Triumphs Over Durham Bulls 4 3 In Comeback

Greensboro Patriots rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Durham Bulls 4 to 3 yesterday. Red Proctor, recently from Winston-Salem, pitched superbly for Greensboro, outdueling Joe Caviness. Caviness and Gerring vs Proctor and Moorefield.

Greensboro Manush Durham Bulls Red Proctor Winston-Salem Patriots Joe Caviness Caviness Gerring Proctor Moorefield

Spartanburg 4 Charleston 5 scoreline update

Greenville defeated Augusta 9 to 3 in a separate game while other scheduled matches were not played. Spartans lost to Charleston 5 to 4. no further results listed for additional games.

South Avtianthee Spartanburg Charleston Greenville Augusta

American Association. Hansans City 16-52 over Paul in rain.

In a rain soaked game Hansans City defeated Paul 52 to 16. Key scorers and exact team names are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Hansans City Paul

International hockey results show close matchups

Jersey City defeated Rochester 3 to 2 while Newark beat Toronto 3 to 2. Baltimore edged Syracuse 1 to 0 and Reading won over Buffalo 9 to 8 in a high scoring set of games.

International Jersey City Rochester Newark Toronto Baltimore Syracuse Reading Buffalo

Virginia League Scores Read Like Local Baseball Card

Virginia League results show Wilson 3 over Tarboro 6, Portsmouth 1 over Norfolk 0, Newport News 13 over Rocky Mount 6, and Richmond 3 over Suffolk 1. Standings reflect fuzzy slate with several managers changing early-season plans.

Wilson Tarboro Portsmouth Norfolk Newport News Rocky Mt Richmond Suffolk

Red Palmer Hurt in Auto Wreck in Salisbury

Fred Palmer of Salisbury was badly injured when an automobile struck him as he stepped from his car in front of his home. The driver fled the scene, and Palmer was knocked to the ground with injuries described as painful.

Red Palmer Salisbury Fred Palmer

1922 Kinston Building Boom Predicted

It is believed 1922 will set new records for construction in Kinston with a large store building at Caswell railroad area, a municipal power plant, many dwellings and other structures. Under construction are a Catholic church and several homes. A new high school is likely to be built next year.

Kinston Caswell

Twins Rally Past Patriots in Salem League Tilt

Winston-Salem defeated Danville 7 to 3 after Danville had won three straight. Gatchel pitched for Winston-Salem as the visitors faltered on the mound and at the plate in the Aug 12 game.

Winston-Salem Danville Gatchel

Annual meeting of Spring field Memorial association postponed

The fourteenth annual meeting of the Springfield Memorial association will be held at Springfield church with a 10:30 a m start. W T Best of Raleigh will give the afternoon address, a big picnic dinner is planned, and Mary M Hobbs will speak.

Springfield Memorial Association Vera Best The Springfield Church W. T. Best Raleigh Tom’ Best Mary M. Hobbs Association Friends North Carolina Baltimore Association of Friends Iary H. Hobbs Cicero Holton W. T. Bost

Mount Olive race for postmaster job heats up

Mount Olive engages in a heated campaign for the postmastership with an examination held June 26. Four local Republicans Daniel Jones W J Flowers former postmaster George E Lewis and Henry Williams were contenders with Jones winning the county endorsement.

Mount Olive Daniel Jones W. J. Flowers George E. Lewis Henry Williams Jones

Mount Oliver Exam Draws GOP Aspirants in Local Race

Three other aspirants joined the race after the examination was called. They were J. L. Smith the present incumbent Marion Hargrove a clerk in the office and Homer Brock the publisher of the local newspaper. The result of the examination is awaited with interest by Mount Oliver residents.

Republican J. L. Smith Marion Hargrove Homer Brock Mount Oliver

Porter Military Academy Visitor Seeks New Students

Rev Edmund Coe of Porter Military Academy in Charleston visited High Point to recruit students for the fall term. He planned to spend the day in Greensboro tomorrow, noting an expected larger intake than the usual 275. Rev Walter Mitchell leads the school, which is linked to the unique claim of owning a United States battleship. Several High Point boys plan to enroll this fall.

Edmund Coe Porter Military Academy Charleston S. C High Point Greensboro Coe Porter Academy Walter Mitchell Annapolis

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