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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
2
Bill Pierre's Pointers distance Raleigh Capitals 9 to 3 at Welch field. Lefty Nichols superb on the mound, while every Pointer batter collected a hit leading the Piedmont league race. Joseph Ward's Capitals scratched for runs late, but Nichols and strong hitting sealed the win.
The Pointers showed champion form with class A level fielding batting and pitching. Murphy’s home debut for High Point impressed as he hammered balls and played flawless short. Nichols dominated much of the game striking out the side in the sixth and maintaining steady control through an early nine run lead.
Irby showed his usual speed on the sacks as he beat out an ordinary bounder to the infield. His hustle contributed to an active inning highlight during the game.
Nichols has shown marked improvement in hitting after a slump earlier. He stands up to the plate with renewed confidence and is expected to be ready for regular play soon.
Bill Pierre played through a damaged wrist and caught a sterling game with eleven put outs as sessions impressed in the outfield. He wore a bandage but made no difference in catching. Nichols struck out seven while Harry Dorsey fell twice to his hooks.
Gibeon started for the Ward and faced a shower of hits not seen this season at the local field. He lasted two thirds of Hining before Friday was brought in to finish the inning.
The Pointers hold a four game lead after Durham lost to the Twins. Fans are reminded the margin is comfortable at this stage of the chase and the race remains open.
Henry Blakey rejoined the club and warmed up with the tea yesterday. He traveled to Mt. Airy in the Old Hickory, but the day Blakey arrived the league went kerplunk.
Score by innings shows MarGignol 800 030 0 3 High Peamt 520 020 00x 9. Two-base hits by Murphy Waldron Sessions Roman Floyd. Three-base hit Floyd. Sacrifice hits Waldron Pierre. Stolen bases Waldron Wacha. Struck out Nichols Friday. Double plays Murphy to Waldron to Holt. Hits allowed Gibson five in two thirds. Time 1 40. Umpires Mumford and Menahan. Attendance 1400.
The text notes the utility infielder will stay in the lineup, pleasing home fans. Frenick and Bill Allen or Gibson may rejoin the squad as they face Raleigh tonight. The Pierremen host four games next week, then Danville comes for a series, with Pat Devereaux making his local managerial debut.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia 8 over New York 6 and Detroit 1 over St. Louis 3 while Cleveland 6 defeated Chicago 1. Other games were not scheduled.
The report lists city game results with Boston 5 Philadelphia 0 and 10 4, New York 1 Brooklyn 3, Pittsburgh 12 Chicago 9, St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 4, detailing early season standings and outcomes.
Louisville defeated Columbus 4 to 2. Indianapolis beat Toledo 3 to 2. Kansas City won 7 to 5 over St. Paul, who are 11 and 3. Other games not scheduled.
Jersey City beat Syracuse 7 to 3 while Rochester defeated Baltimore 9 to 8. Newark won 1 to Reading and Buffalo topped Reading 5 to 1 with Toronto noted as 06 for feited.
Greenville tied with Altgusta 0 to 5 in a regional event with Columbia defeating Charlotte 7 to 4 and Spartanburg defeating Charleston 3 to 10.
In sports and weather notes, Atlanta 3 Birmingham 4 and New Orleans 4 Little Rock 0 with rain affecting other areas. Crux shows scoring while rain impacts remaining games.
Wilson team led with 14 points and Tarboro scored 4 as Newport News defeated Rocky Mount 123 to 14. Portsmouth beat Norfolk 4 to 1 while Richmond Suffolk games were postponed.
Greensboro scored two runs in the ninth to beat Danville 6 to 5 at Danville yesterday afternoon. George Moorefield Carroll’s catcher hit two home runs in the game. Ferris allowed twelve hits while Shearer gave up nine. Final score Greensboro 6 Danville 5.
Bert Gardin scattered seven hits as the Bulls dropped a 4 to 1 decision to the Twins in Durham. Canady led Bulls hitters with two of three, while Whitman and Ernest Padgett sparked the visitors with solid contact.
Durham pitcher Weir Greene Moore and Gerring hold R H & Winston to eight hits while Durham racks 12 runs in a high scoring game. Final line shows Durham 12 runs to 8.
Report from Papeete says gold plate ingots and jewels believed buried on Pinaki in the Paumotu group remain unfound after an expedition returned empty handed. Despite rumors of another dive expedition, locals think no treasure will be recovered. The story traced to a century old Peru church theft and a dying sailor's Sydney confession.
Guy Jake Johnson and his Beau ty Girls extend run at the Orpheum for another week. Patrons urged management to form a permanent stock company, but with contracts to open Keith house in Ronoak Virginia the request is declined. The program features new acts and a strong screen lineup including Double Dressers, The Land of Hope with Alice Brady, and Society Dogs. Whistling is prohibited in the England college districts.
The High Point to Ashboro road plan faces Greensboro opposition amid debate over toll routes and late state highway decisions. Trinity residents back the hard surfaced road and expect further objections only if the commission reverses its order.
Buick dealers are now cooperating closely to provide consistent service nationwide and locally. The cooperative network ensures Buick owners rarely need to seek help from strangers while traveling or at home.
Guy Wells of Wells Auto Sales outlines Buick service as built on three pillars. Promptness relies on dealer readiness and ties to Buick distributors. Efficiency comes from strong equipment and ample facilities. Courtesy reflects the high caliber of sales and service staff ensuring uninterrupted transportation for Buick owners.
Mr. and Mrs. Gurney T. Royall and accompanying guests E. E. Hardy and Miss Hattie Royall returned Friday from White Sulphur Springs and Mount Airy after a week visiting friends and relatives.
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