Pointers Move to Greensboro to Face Carroll’s Patriots
Disclosures from BESS DISPATCHES report Giants star pitcher Bill Douglas has been fired amid a blacklist dispute over a purported letter to a pennant rival offering to desert his club for payment. Pirates deny receiving such a message. The case could reach Judge Landis and the baseball commissioner.
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Pointers Beat Greensboro in Final Game at Local Park
Bolt masters the mound for Herndon as the Pointers topple Carrolls Patriots 4 to 2 in the final game of the series at Welch Park. Thrasher and Irby star with multiple hits while Powell, Schmidt and others shine in a sharp defensive display before nearly 1,000 fans.
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Dick Miller sidelined by injuries in Virginia league
Dick Miller, who managed the Pointers during their early pro year and has been with the Wilson club for over two years, is out after an injury while sliding into a base. Doctors say he may miss several weeks.
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Pointers Rally Power In Pennant Chase After Two Wins
After losing five straight the Pointers win two straight from Greensboro Patriots to move to second place and tie Raleigh Capitals. Durham Bulls hold first with Herndon’s squad chasing second half honors as High Point travels to Greensboro for a two game set. Ike Sadler likely to pitch for Greensboro with Herndon choosing Harris or Milligan for the other mound duty.
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Bolt Shines for High Point With Tight Shutout Bid
Bullet Bolt pitched a strong game for High Point, dominating batters with sharp twisters. A late circuit clout over the right field fence prevented a complete shutout, leaving High Point’s hurler in strong form.
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Charlotte Hornets Lose Pennant Hopes in Sally League
Charlotte fans enjoyed a strong season as Hobby and his Hornets delivered solid baseball. Earlier they looked like contenders for the pennant, but a string of losses ended their bid and left Charleston poised to win while Charlotte finishes second.
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Twins Stumble in Doubleheader Against Capitals
The Twins dropped two long games to the Raleigh Capitals, both going 10 innings, dropping them a notch in the standings. Despite the losses the contests provided competitive action and extended play.
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Bulls to play four games next week at local park
The Bulls from the city of socks and a tobacco in vade local territory will host four games here next week at Welch park. With the Bulls atop the ladder the series should draw strong interest as they square off against Danville on Friday and Saturday at the local baseball emporium.
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How They Will Stand Tonight In Durham News
A fragmented night edition notes standings and figures across Durham and nearby cities including High Point Raleigh Winston Salem Greensboro Danville. The piece hints at crowded schedules and shifting positions for local teams and events.
Veteran government worker Anna E. Jones retires after 59 years
Mrs Anna KE Jones of the Montgomery apartments, a long-time Treasury comptroller's office employee, retires after a career starting in 1863 as a printer's assistant in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She witnessed every inaugural parade since Lincoln and served under most chiefs.
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Giant Star Placed On Permanent Blacklist
Pittsburgh August 18 Shuflin Phil Douglas star pitcher of the New York Giants is placed on the permanent ineligible list for writing a letter to a rival team offering to desert the Giants if compensated. The club says Douglas does not deny the letter and acted on the solicitation of NL president Heydler.
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Piedmont League Scores Report
High Point 3 Greensboro 1 Raleigh 38 3 Winston 2 2. Danville 7 Durham 6.
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Local Bowling Scores Across Virginia Bays
Virginia events show Wilson leading Newport News 8 to 6 while Portsmouth nets 7 to 6, Rocky Mount at 6 and Richmond and Norfolk both at 12 as darkness ends play after seven rings.
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Baseball scores and standings from a midseason card
Major League results list today shows American League games with Boston losing to Chicago 5 to 3 and Philadelphia routing Cleveland 8 to 1. New York defeated Detroit 7 to 1 while Washington beat St. Louis 5 to something.
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National League Scores From Yesterday
In NL action the Pirates fell to the Dodgers. The Mets beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3 while Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 and Chicago routed Boston 7 to 2. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 8 to 7 in extra innings.
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Southern League box scores feature multiple results
Little Rock defeated Mobile 3 to 1 while Atlanta came from behind to beat Chattanooga 3 to 1. Memphis hammered Birmingham 5 to 2 and Nashville edged New Orleans 4 to 5 in a four game set.
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International standings and results snippet
Brief score update lists Jersey City 3-0, Toronto 2-9, Newark 1, Buffalo 15 with Reading 6 and Syracuse 2, Baltimore 5, Rochester 3. No dates or venues provided.
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South Atlantic League Scoreboard Snapshot
The South Atlantic League shows Charlotte at 1-1 and Columbia at 7-3. Augusta Spartanburg game delayed by rain while Charleston leads Greenville 28 to 5.
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Cuban boxing rules tighten regime for promoters officials
Havana reports new National Boxing Commission regulations set fees for promoters managers and timekeepers with strict rules on identifications and fingerprints. Promoters face 5000 bond while outsiders pay 100 for licenses and fighters must meet age and rest period limits. Commission seeks U S ties to standardize oversight.
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Illness Forces Possible End To Blake World Flight
London Aug 17 dispatches say Major Walter T Blake who left Croydon May 24 to fly around the world may abandon the voyage due to illness. Calcutta reports indicate he may not complete the remaining portion of the trip.
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Edna Leonard Wins Brighton Beach Midget 50-Yard Handicap
Edna Leonard, an 11 year old midget swimmer, won the 50 yard handicap at Brighton Beach with a time of 55 1 2 seconds. Good judges predict she will break natatorial records in coming years. She is tireless, fast, and graceful in the water.
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Ray Schalk Milestone Highlights Tenure With 1284 Games
Ray Schalk marked ten years since joining the Milwaukee American Association club and his thirtieth birthday. In the decade he caught 1,284 major league games and pinch hit 27 times, posting a .254 batting average and a .980 fielding average.
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Australia Spain Open Davis Cup Round Ends In Close Matches
In Philadelphia on Aug 18 Australia beat Spain as Gerald Patterson defeated Count Manuel De Gomar 6-3 8-6 6-4 while Manuel Alonzo stunned Pat O Hara Wood 2-6 3-6 6-2 8 6 6-1. doubles play to decide final result Saturday with the tie still unsettled.
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Culp Sues Over Streetcar Crash Injury
Pitcher Brevard Culp formerly with the New York Yankees sues a local wholesale house and the street car company for 25000 dollars claiming a street car truck collision left him unable to pitch and ruined his baseball career. Culp, Charlotte native, was under contract with the Yankees during spring training.
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President and Vice President Tale Reveals California Question
A historical note questions who realized Coolidge was in California, contrasting the roles of president and vice president and the timing of their knowledge. The item hints at political context and geographical intrigue without detailed events.
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Garment Makers Warn Fat Uptick Reflected in Figures
Garment industry figures suggest rising body sizes across the population. Analysts note broader sizes appear in production samples, indicating shifts in consumer proportions.
Danville Bees Top Durham In Burlington Baseball Clash
Danville defeated Durham 7 to 6 at Burlington park in a game featuring four home runs and aggressive batting. Key players included McMillan and Trexler for Danville, while Goach and Regan stood out for Durham. Attendance reached about 1,500 as the Bulls rallied but fell short in the late innings.
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Red Sox Make a Clean Sweep in Charlotte Series
The Red Sox, High Point's Negro baseball team, swept the Charlotte series. Pitcher Tate led with a 5 to 1 win, Tuesday rainout shifted games, Maynard won 6 to 3 in the first game and 10 to 4 in the second. Local fans praise the club as one of the state's best.
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