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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1931

Page

2

Kleinhans Guides Patriots Past Pointers In 6 1 Victory

In the Piedmont league opener at Willis Park, Kleinhans shut down the Brummittmen while the Greensboro Patriots exploded for five early runs and held on to beat the Pointers 6 to 1. George Ferrell led with two hits, while Brummitt and Suggs contributed key hits for Greensboro. Jay Smith dazzled defensively with six chances, helping secure the win.

Jack Gillen Kleinhans Greensboro Patriots Patriots Raleigh Caps Hornets Willis Park Wne Raleigh Pats Kunes Aingle Suges Dan Boone George Ferrell Wes Rick Willow Kanes Kane Suggs Brummitt Smith Jay Smith

High Point Franchise Doubt Grows As Salaries Unpaid

Charlotte Aug. 18 Associated Press reports that High Point club may surrender its Piedmont franchise to the league after salaries have gone unpaid since July 15. Merle Settlemire pitched six fine innings for the Caps but Asheville beat Charlotte 10 to 9 as Ash ville and Henderson slugged in a wild game.

Associated Press Charlotte High Point Piedmont Mra BE. E. Seonsenbach Raleigh Caps Merle Settlemire Hornets

Winston-Salem Falls to Durham in Opener Despite Close Score

The Winston-Salem team opened the series with a 5 to 3 loss to Durham as both clubs pitching shuffled through two hurlers each. The game dragged on with moderate hitting and a tight final margin.

Winston-Salem Durham

Schmeling Eye Injury to Be Investigated by NBA

New York reports the National Boxing Association will probe Schmeling’s eye injury to assess if it prevents a bout this year with Carnera. Illinois Garden posted 60,000 dollars bond to force the match before Sept. 30, while Carnera may still fight Sharkey at Ebbets Field on Sept. 23 if Schmeling’s eye is deemed non obstructive.

New York Madison Square Garden Illinois National Boxing Association Max Sehmeling Carnéta Germany William F. Carey New York Garden Carnera Illinois Garden Schmeling Carey Garden Jack Sharkey Ebbets Field Jimmy Johnston

Stribling wary of challengers to Schmeling title

W L Young Stribling doubts any present heavyweight can dethrone Max Schmeling after his defeat. He notes Dempsey lacks speed, Sharkey would struggle against Walker, Cafiero and Loughran are past their peaks, and Walker is too small to contend with a true heavyweight.

Los Angeles W. L. (Young Max Schmeling Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Primo Cafiera Mickey Walker Tommy Loughran Dempsey Stribling Sharkey Walker Carnera Loughran Couse

Box Score Summary Greensboro vs High Point Baseball Turnout

Read, Runes, Sages powered Greensboro to a 5 1 victory over High Point as Kleinhaus worked through nine frames with 9 strikeouts. Suggs homered for Greensboro while Kane and Brummitt led with multiple hits.

Greensboro Sages eSee Lewis O Caldwell Ferrell Kleinhaus Kane Suggs Mize Durham Tipton Holloman McQuillan

Vino Sand Wine Flavor Bricks Ad

California Concentrates Laboratories offers Vino Sand Wine Bricks in assorted old time flavors including Port Sherry Burgundy Muscatel Clarét Tokay and Champagne. Price $2 per brick plus postage prepaid. Orders ship promptly after remittance to Suit 1601 42 Broadway New York NY.

California Broadway New York City N. Y

Lanky Kentucky Pitcher Derringer Tops Cardinals Rise

Kentucky born Paul Derringer, a lanky 6 foot 3 pitcher weighing 215 pounds, has emerged as the Cardinals key rookie who built three straight winning seasons in the minors before joining St Louis. He debuted with Cleveland era prospects, now eyeing 20 plus victories as he anchors the staff with potential 25 win year.

NEA Service Chicago Kentucky Paul Derringer St. Louis Cardinals Blue Grass Derringer Cardinals Cards Alex Danville Rochester Red Wings Springfield

Piedmont Women Golfers Meet Tomorrow in Winston

The Piedmont Women's Golf Association plans its regular weekly tournament at Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, with tee time at 9 am. Many players from High Point Country Club are expected to travel to the Twin City for the event.

Piedmont Wamen’s Golf Association Forsyth Country Club Winston-Salem High Point Country Club Twin City

Louisville Boxer Jackie Stewart Defeats Frisco Grande

Louisville fighter Jackie Stewart from Louisville Kentucky outpointed Frisco Grande of Buffalo New York in a newspaper decision.

Louisville Jackie Stewart Buffalo N. Y

Chapman Reynolds Foot Race Set During Yankee Sox Series

In Chicago on August 18 AP reports a 100 yard foot race between Ben Chapman of the New York Yankees and Carl Reynolds of the White Sox slated for the upcoming Yankee Sox series. The Yankees rate Chapman as the league fastest and the White Sox believe Reynolds can beat him in a straight sprint.

Chicago Ben Chapman New York Yankees Carl Reynolds White Sox Yankees Chapman Reynolds

Duke of Spero Accepts Challenge Of Polly Snyder For Ball Game

Polly Snyder challenged Rube Eldridge known as the Duke of Spero to a ball game with Polly's All-Stars on August 27 to decide the year’s best nine. Eldridge accepted promising a full nine innings while recalling his prime pitching days and vowing strong effort against the All-Stars. Virgil Yow of Thomas Mills added that his team would accept only if Polly’s crew is worthy of a challenge and that his millers expect little trouble.

Polly Snyder Fiodn Rube Eldridge Duke of Spero Polly Ironman Gletola Rube High Point Connie Mack Virgil Yow Thomas Mills Rubé Yow Biscuit Shooters Millers

Piedmont League Standings and Night Results

Tonight two games in the Piedmont League with Greensboro at High Point and Raleigh at Charlotte. Last night Greensboro beat High Point 5 to 1 and Charlotte defeated Raleigh 8 to 0, while Asheville edged Henderson 10 to 9 and Durham beat Winston-Salem 5 to 3.

Greensboro High Point Raleigh Charlotte Durham Winston Henderson Asheville Winston-Salem Charlott Pet Ewes Eeee

Baseball Scores From Yesterday

Results yesterday show St Louis 6 5 over New York 5 7. Chicago 6 3 beat Boston 0 2 in 10 innings. Cincinnati 4 8 lost to peothetes 1 3. Pittsburgh 4 0 defeated Philadelphia 2 3.

St. Louie New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Peothetes Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Cubs Rally For Doubleheader Sweep To Tighten NL Race

The Chicago Cubs won both ends of a doubleheader against the Boston Braves 6-1 and 5-2, moving within eight and a half games of the St Louis Cardinals who beat the New York Giants 6-5 in the opener and 7-5 in the nightcap. Giants shortstop Travis Jackson left with a broken nose after a foul ball. Reds split with Brooklyn as Silas Johnson and Owen Carroll pitched well. In the American League, the Yankees fell three spots to third with an 8-2 loss to Detroit while Boston beat Chicago 8-2.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Cubs Pat Malone Braves Giants

Industrial Teams Battle for Second Half Title at Willis Park

The Adams-Millis and Hill crest teams clash at Willis Park at 8 p.m. to decide the second half league champion or force a three way tie. Perry of Hillcrest and Beasley of Adams-Millis are set to start, promising a pitching duel after their prior 5 to 4 Hillcrest win.

Adams-Millis Hillcrest City Industrial League Willis Park Perry Beasley

Men's tournament at Country Club in High Point

Qualifying rounds for the High Point Country Club men's championship continue this week with nearly 150 players in limbering rounds. Final qualifying is Saturday and match play begins Sunday to crown the 1981 champion, with L C Matton as current titleholder facing several challengers including dark horse Bill Snow.

High Point Country Club Afidy Merrillees L. C. Matton Matton Bill Snow High Point Lastpring Snow Andy Merrillees

Baseball Wrap: Sorrell, Bottomley, Hafey Spark Wins

Yesterday's stars dominate MLB action. Vic Sorrell limited the Yankees to no hits in a Tigers win 8-2. Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey belted eighth inning homers to lift the Cardinals past the Giants in game one, while Bill Terry sparked a Giants victory in game two with a home run, double and single. Jack Russell of the Red Sox scattered eight White Sox hits in a 3-2 win. Larry French of the Pirates beat the Phillies 4-2 in the first game, then Phil Collins blanked Pittsburgh 3-0 with eight hits allowed. Silas Johnson and Owen Carroll helped the Reds win twice over the Robins. Pat Malone and Lester Bell of the Cubs beat the Braves 6-1 in game one, with Bell driving in a run in the 10th to seal a 3-2 victory in game two.

Jim Bottomley Chick Hafey Cards Giants Paul Derringer Travis Jackson Gelbert Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Silas Johnson Owen Carroll Johnson Carroll Larry French Pittsburgh Pirate Southpaw Phillies Phil Colling Quakers Corsairs Collins New York Yankees Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Ed Wells Yankees Vic Sorrell Dale Alexander Tiger Pat Carraway Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Welland Chicago Herling Jack Russell Red Sox Chick Hafey Cardinale Bill Terry White Sox Pirates Phil Collins Reds Robins Pat Malone Lester Bell Cubs Farmer Braves

Mastro Meets Francis in Queensboro Stadium Bout Tonight

Earl Mastro the veteran Chicago featherweight takes on Kid Francis, the rugged Italian, in a ten round bout at Queensboro Stadium tonight in New York city.

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