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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1930
Page
12
Gene Sarazen clinched the Western Golf Championship title for the second time, halting Greensboro’s winning streak. The report details show a dramatic finish and Sarazen’s steady play to secure the crown.
Raleigh swept a two game set by defeating Durham 6 to 3 in the nightcap, with Coleman's 11 strikeouts leading the win. Greenberg and Money powered a 19 hit Raleigh attack in the opener, Greenberg adding a double and a triple as Raleigh cruised 14 to 4.
The plan envisions a Piedmont league with Charlotte and Asheville joining from the Sally class B to form a compact circuit. Night baseball remains profitable and affordable, and the proposal meets with sports interest despite the Pointer club in Greensboro facing pitching woes and uneven performance this season.
As minor league baseball nears end fans pivot to football with college programs gearing up. The Big Five schedule looms as coaches and players begin practice sessions. N. C. State hires Van Liew, said to follow Rockne and Warner, raising expectations for his first year.
Pre season outlook says Carolina may field the strongest squad in the state and contend for Southern Conference honors. The Hill squad last year was a powerful unit and reports suggest the new lineup could be even more formidable.
Davidson delivers a hopeful bulletin with upbeat notes on Wake Forest and Duke. Duke under DeHart may improve from last year and contend for the state title though doubt remains. Wake Forest shows small signs of life but still sits near the bottom.
The piece previews outcomes for Catawba Guilford High Point and other smaller state colleges. Coaches Moran Beall and their possible impacts are discussed with hopes for improvement and questions about talent parity with former coach Boylin.
Hoosing record for women Miss L L Howes recently ran a mile at Stamford Bridge England in 12 minutes 1 5 seconds a world record. The former mark was 4 minutes 18 seconds.
Washington pitchers held St Louis scoreless as Brown silenced the lineup. Washington scored in the fourth and eighth on timely hits, with Bluege and Ric driving in runs for a 2-0 victory, taking three of four in the series. Blueholder and Ferrell opposed Brown and Spencer.
A new world discus record and top American marks highlighted the 55th Amateur Athletic Union national senior meet at the University of Pittsburgh. Los Angeles A C led with seven individual titles, while Eddie Tolan and George Simpson renewed their rivalry in sprints. Paul Jessup powered the discus to 169 feet 6 1 2 inches, smashing the world record, though Stanford’s Krenz did not compete.
Stuffy McInnis appeared in 152 games at first base in 1921 and committed only one error in 1052 chances. In contrast Chub Collinge, a prior century first baseman, played a full season without an error.
Hungary plans to expand tobacco production to about 70 million pounds this year as farmers boost acreage. Officials say favorable weather and government support underlie the projection, with incentives aimed at improving yields and export potential.
The Point ers management announced that ladies will be admitted free to all home games from now until season end. Piedmont has two weeks left with four games at home next week Monday through Thursday, and the last week’s home games likewise offer free entry for ladies.
George Earnshaw returned to the mound for Philadelphia and shut out Detroit 2 to 0 after a rough first three innings. Joe Boley drove in both runs with a single in the fourth and a hit in the sixth as Philadelphia seized the victory. Detroit pitchers Sullivan Hogsett and Hayworth allowed the two runs while Earnshaw held the Tigers to four hits over six innings.
Henderson Birds beat Winston-Salem 7 to 1 to split the doubleheader. Yeager edged Pat Townsend 2 to 1 in the afternoon hurling duel. Swaney held the Twins to six hits in the nightcap as Kahdot Cook and Teague led Henderson while Mungo wandered from the mound with six strikeouts.
Haig relates a tour of Japan with Joe Kirkwood noting that Japanese players are not long drivers but use shorter, smart courses. He predicts Japanese names may appear in future American Opens and recalls their willingness to bet prizes, though Haig and Kirkwood declined.
A fragment from Nevelspaltey Zurich records a domestic exchange where a mother asks Eric for more cake, he declines, and a call is made to the doctor for Mary. The readable text suggests a small domestic scene with medical concern implied.
Highland defeated the High Point Yarn Mill 9 to 3 in a brisk afternoon game. Fields Hill and Morris each produced two base hits for the victors while the Y Mill offense managed only three singles off pitcher Morris. Box score notes list two hits by N C Fields Hill Morris and several players with defensive double plays and stolen bases. Attendance recorded at 930 with Morris getting the win and W Quinn the loss.
Hillcrest took an easy seven inning game from Eldorado 8 to 0. Rimmer limited Eldorado to three singles while Hillcrest totaled 10 hits and Connor and Rimmer starred at the plate. Connor also made two nice catches as Hillcrest gains a decisive victory before 350 in attendance.
Highland second team defeats High Point Yarn mill 1 to 0 in a 12 inning pitchers duel. Dennis pitched for the winners and Fields delivered the two base hit scoring Rail after a miscue. Rail threw away Hayworth’s ball setting up the lone run.
Southern League action reports Nashville committed three errors leading to New Orleans 7 to 4 win. Head McCall and Miner scored for Nashville while Earn hardt and DD. Anderson tallied for New Orleans. In Memphis, Atlanta Crackers beat the Chicks 6 to 1 amid more errors than runs. Chattanooga Bears defeated Lookouts 10 to 5 in a transferred game.
Harry Wright organized the first professional baseball team and paid players salaries from 80 to 100 dollars monthly. He also introduced knickers or knee pants for players, signaling early uniform changes in the sport.
The game featured double plays Johnson to Kearns to Hayworth and nine strikeouts by Dennis. McDonald allowed one walk and one wild pitch, while Highland left four on base and Rubes Inn six. Umpires were Armfield and Parker. time 2 hours 19 minutes. attendance 359.
Jess Hines, back from an injured shoulder, pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9 to 6 victory over the Phillies. St. Louis built a three game win streak as Lester Sweetland struggled with 14 hits allowed. Philadelphia made 12 hits, with a late ninth inning rally, but fell short. Batteries: Philadelphia Sweetland Bensa, St. Louis Haines Mancuso.
Nine Chicago Cubs combined for a quick 4 to 2 win over the New York Giants in Chicago. Pat Malone earned his 16th victory as the Cubs moved four games behind the league leaders. The game lasted under two hours with Hubbel Heving and O'Farrell batting for New York, Malone Hartnett for Chicago.
Pirates beat Boston 5 to 0 in the first game as Charley Wood limited the Braves to five hits. In the nightcap Brame and Helm sley kept Boston hitless late, and Pittsburgh won 11 to 2 with Brame on the mound.
In Cincinnati on August 23, the Reds swept both ends of a doubleheader, beating Brooklyn 8 to 4 and 5 to 1. Rixey held Brooklyn to four hits in game two as Cincinnati secured the series sweep and extended Brooklyn’s losing streak to seven games.
The Y M C A All Stars edged Giant Furniture 12 to 8 at High School No 1 diamond. Grissom and W Thomas fueled a late burst for Y M C A while Haley went 5 for 5 for Giant, and Cross made two running catches.
Nashville defeated by New Orleans 7 to 4 while Atlanta beat Memphis 5 to 1. Birmingham faced Little Rock with results not shown. Chattanooga edged Mobile 6 to 10 in a high scoring contest.
Gene Sarazen, the Italian-born New York sharpshooter, dominated the Western Open at Indianwood Club in Orion, Michigan, finishing with 278 strokes to win by seven over Al Espinosa who totaled 285. Al Watrous and Bill Mehlhorn tied for third with 286.
Harriss Covington's Nine defeated Ragan Knitting Mill 14 to 4 yesterday afternoon. Moore pitched for Harriss Covington allowing few scattered hits. Burgess made a spectacular running catch. Scoring by innings shows Harriss Covington leads 11 to 0 before finishing 14.
Ankle Sox beat Teaguetown 6 to 5 yesterday afternoon on Kearns Street diamond. Craver pitched a jam up win for the winners while Hayworth took the loss. Both teams played fast ball and fought hard throughout the game.
Baltimore's boys defeated Manchester New Hampshire 9 to 1 in Charlottesville Virginia to claim the American Legion eastern junior baseball tournament title and earn a spot in the world series in Memphis Tennessee next week against the western champions.
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