Morton Dominates Twins In 4–1 Win At Willis Park
Veteran pitcher Guy Morton dazzled with three hits allowed and four unearned runs in a 4–1 victory over Stuffy McCrone's Winston-Salem Twins. Goldie Holt's two hits and Howard Bryan's two safeties highlighted the Pointers' offense while Baylin struggled despite five hits allowed.
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Guy Morton
Stuffy
Guy
Goat Walker
Walker
Goldie Holt
Goat
Twins
McCrone
Agee
Ambrose
Diester
Tipton
Buck Taylor
Sledge
Morton
Bryan
Keystone
Buck
Smith
Spencer Reynolds
Marty Baylin
Baylin
Howard Bryan
Buster Brown
Jackson
Reynold
Box Score for Winston-Salem vs High Point baseball game
Winston-Salem fell 4 to 1 in a low scoring affair as Holt and Reynolds drove in the runs for High Point. Morton pitched well for Winston-Salem allowing only three hits through seven, while Baylin struggled with five walks. Umpires were Repshaw and Ammons. Time 1:35.
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Winston
EB McCrone
Ambrose
Diester
Taylor
Ben Se
See Gees
Jackson
Johnson
Baylin
High Point Ab R Hpo AE Walker
Etc
Brummitt
Bryan
Holt
Biggerstaff
Reynolds
Tipton
Sledge
Brown
Pisses
Smith
Agee
McCrone
Morton
High Point
Rion
Repshaw
Ammons
Bees Trim Tourists, Patriots Lose Again
Charlotte Hornets shut out the Asheville Tourists 5-0 in Piedmont League action. Former Hornets pitcher Kola Sharpe started for Asheville andRoy Luebbe split duties behind the plate before being ejected in the third inning after arguing a third strike. Charlotte tallied nine hits, aided by Bill Carrier who contributed a two-base hit and two runs as the visitors’ defense faltered in two decisive innings.
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Charlotte
Asheville Tourists
Invaders
Kola Sharpe
Roy Luebbe
Sharpe
Luebbe
Holloman
Frank Packard
Bill Carrier
Asheville
Detroit
Carolina's Tourney Opens With Star Field
Greenville NC August 25 field of about 40 entered the Carolina tennis tournament at the Greenville Country club. Wilmer Hines fresh from the North Carolina open in Asheville was the favorite, with Lefty Bryan of Chattanooga also expected to compete. Entries included Lenoir Wright of Charlotte and Harley Shuford of Hickory, while Hines defends the doubles title with Judge Beaver of Georgia.
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Greenville
8. C
Greenville Country Club
Charlotte
Harley Shuford
Hickory
Hines
Judge Beaver
Georgia
Monte Blue Injury Report From Steam Scald
Hollywood August 25 Physicians said Monte Blue film actor would not be permanently scarred by scalds from radiator steam he received Sunday. Blue stopped for water at a service station when steam blew from the radiator as he removed the cap.
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Monte Blue
Hollywood
Blue
Fifteen New Coaches In Eastern Colleges Shakeups in 1931
Fifteen new head football coaches take posts across eastern colleges this year, marking the largest such turnover on record in the region. Institutions like Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Navy West Virginia and Rutgers show notable changes as veterans retire or move aside for younger leaders. The AP notes the average tenure among 71 eastern coaches through 1931 is four and a quarter years, challenging earlier claims of increasing coaching longevity.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
Coac
Harvard
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Navy
West Virginia
Rutgers
Bill Roper
Arnold
Horween
al Wittmer
Eddie Casey
Lud Wray
Harvey Harman
Pop Water
Pittsburgh
University of the South
Sewanee
Carnegie Foundation
Hillcrest to Battle Adams-Millis in City Industrial Final
Hillcrest meets Adams-Millis tomorrow at 4 PM in the City Industrial league final to decide the champion after a three way tie with North Carolina Public Service. Perry likely starts for Hillcrest against Beazley of Adams-Millis as both teams pursue the two wins needed to claim the title.
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Hillcrest Sprye
Kearns
Crawford
Perry
Stone
Cf Smith
Hensley
Rf Beaseley
P Walker
Montsinger
Petree
McFarland
Rf Thompson
Williamson
Hillcrest
Adams-Millis
Willis Are
Highland
North Carolina Public Service
Hillcresters
Public Service Nine
Adams Millis
Ace Bunker
Hillcreat Nine
Adams- Millis
Beazely
Babe Ruth Delivers in Yankees Win Over White Sox
Babe Ruth starred for the New York Yankees with a perfect day at bat, belting his 37th home run and adding a double and two singles as New York beat the Chicago White Sox 8 to 5.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Lanks
White Sox
Turnesa clan shatters golf horizon with Willie victory
New York August 25 AP reports 16 year old Willie Turnesa from Elmsford club won the Metropolitan Caddie Championship at Ardsley. He carded 36 holes in 158 to claim the title, continuing a family legacy that includes Joe, Mike, and Phil Turnesa in national and local events.
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New York
Turnesa
Joe
Mike
Phil
Elmsford
Willie
Ardsley
Britishers Win In National Doubles
In New York on August 25 Great Britain dominated the women's tennis doubles scene. The championship match went to Mrs Fileen Bennett Whittingstall and Miss Betty Nuthall who defeated Miss Helen Jacobs and Miss Dorothy Round 6-2 6-4 in 35 minutes.
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New York
Great Britain
Fileen Bennett Whittingstall
Betty Nuthall
Whittingstall
Helen Wills Moody
Miss Nuthall
England
Helen Jacobs
California
Dorothy Round
Home Run Leaders and Indians Triumph Over Red Sox
Baseball round up lists season leaders with Ruth and Ott among top home run hitters. Eddie Morgan of the Indians hits a three run shot with two on as Cleveland defeats Boston 11 to 7.
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T. B. Sewell
Raleigh
Detroit
Eddie Morgan
Indians
Red Sox
Rube Amused at Polly Snyders All-Star Challenge
Rube Eldridge and Polly Snyder prepare for the annual Battle of the Greats at Willis Ball Park Thursday night. Eldridge vows the Mighty Duke will pitch all nine innings as brisk field action and fast baserunning aim to outpace Polly’s All-Stars in a well awaited showdown between old timers and local talent.
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Polly Snyder
Mighty Duke of
Spero
Rube Eldridge
Glenola
Rube
Polly
Willis Ball Park
Eldridge
Duke
Glenora Brick Yards
Dizzy Dean
Art Shires
Dempsey Packs Crowds for Portland Exhibitions
In Portland 17,864 fight fans paid 27,295.50 to watch Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, defeat Big Bill Hartwell, Dave McRae and Denny Lenhart across three rounds, with two more rounds left for Bob Martels. He then heads to Seattle for a third exhibition.
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Portland
Ore
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bill Hartwell
Hartwell
Dave McRae
Tulsa
Okla
Denny Lenhart
Manassa
Bob Martels
Martels
Seattle
Bibert Strock Sets New Mark At Mid Atlantic Meet
Bibert Strock won the midget 25 yard breaststroke in 417 seconds at the Mid Atlantic tournament in Charlotte, lowering the previous record by 115 seconds. The High Point Y M C A team added points with several swimmers placing, including Bill McAnally in the 50 yard breaststroke and 60 yard dash, Ab McAnally, Cal Shelton, and Barrier in various backstroke events.
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Charlotte
Bibert Strock
Myers Park
Young Strock
Bill McAnally
McAnally
Bill
Ab McAnally
Cal Shelton
Barrier
Tough Night in U S Fights Across Several Cities
In Dayton Eddie Shea of Chicago beat Pete Sarmiento in the Philippines (3). Chet Shandel of Akron stopped Jack O'Dowd in Columbus (3). Mike Payne of Texas outpointed Harry Wallace of Philadelphia (6) in New York. George Godfrey of Leiperville stopped Seal Harris of Memphis (2) in Toronto. Eddie Wolfe of Memphis and Louis Avery of Tulsa drew in Tulsa (10). Carl Wells of Omaha outpointed Ernie North of Waterloo (8) in Sioux City. Bobby Godwin of Florida stopped Jack Corey of Cincinnati in Norfolk (1). Manuel Quintero of Tampa and Joe Cortez of Boise drew in Salt Lake City (10). Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake City knocked out Big Bill Hartwell of Boston (1) in Portland.
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Salt Lake City
Manuel Quintero
Tampa
Fla
Joe Cortez
Boise, Idaho
Drew
Portland
Ore
Jack Dempsey
Bill Hartwell
Boston
Soap dispute ends in fatal stabbing at ranch
Denver report says Homer Wimmer and Ward Park argued over soap at a ranch breakfast. Wimmer reached for the soap, Park claimed it first, an argument followed, and Park was stabbed three times. Neither had time to wash.
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Denver
Homer Wimmer
Ward Park
Wimmer
Park
Pacific Coast Rockies Burning Up Big Leagues
AP Sports writer Edward J. Neil reports on rising Pacific Coast players drawing major league interest. Notable mentions include Vere Gomez and Leroy Mahaffey, with recent results across multiple teams, and a Giants Cubs doubleheader outcome amid a rain-disrupted slate.
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Pacific Coast
Rockies
Games Today Washington at Detroit and More
Washington faces Detroit while Philadelphia meets St Louis New York plays Chicago and Boston visits Cleveland in today’s basketball schedule with key matchups across the league.
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Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Yesterday's Scores From Major Cities Report
Results from yesterday show New York 8 over Chicago 5 while Washington 5 edged Detroit 6, Boston 7 topped Cleveland 11, and Philadelphia 5 defeated St Louis 1. The results reflect a busy day across leagues with several close games and notable performances.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louie
Two NBA matchups loom across major cities
St Louis faces Boston while Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn in two games across the slate. Chicago travels to New York and Cincinnati goes to Philadelphia, rounding out the four game set.
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St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Ae St Lowis
Sesese
New Yor
Cesse
Errreeee
Brooklyn Eee
Boston Ereeee
Pittsburgh Eereee
Philadelphia Orm
Chicago Tops New York in Rain Delayed Matchups
Chicago beat New York 8 to 1 while other games were postponed due to rain, leaving schedule shifts and rescheduled dates to be announced.
First Practice For Black Bison Football Team Here Tomorrow
Coach Wate Marlette of High Point High announces the first football practice for the 1981 Black Bison team tomorrow at 3 PM. Seven lettermen return along with new material as Captain Gatewood Shipman leads ends Frank Sizemore and Shelton Reed. signal caller Richie Ridge and guards Guarino, Ridge, and others vie for Western Conference honors.
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Wate Marlette
High Point High School
Bisons
Marlette
Gatewood Shipman
Frank Sizemore
Shelton
Reed
Guarino
Richie
Ridge
Shipman
Sizemore
Baseball Roundup: Sweeney Stars in Tough Sox Loss
Yesterday's Stars Bill Sweeney went five for six with a hit in five trips as Boston fell to Cleveland 11 to 7. Bill Terry homered in the ninth to lift the Giants 2 to 1 over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader after also homering in the first. Leroy Mahaffey limited the Browns to five hits to claim his 14th win for the Athletics.
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Appindley
Connie Mack
Joe McCarthy
Yankee
Verenon Gomez
San Francisco Seals
St. Paul
Joe
Gomez
Chicago White Sox
Mahaffey
A's
Leroy Mahaffey
Portland
Ore
Sammy Gray
Goose Goslin
Leroy
Detroit
White Sox
Tigers
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Chicago
Giants
Cubs
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Clarence Mitchell
Bob Smith
Bill Terry
Guy Bush
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Bill Sweeney
Red Sox
Indians
Athletics
Browns
Boxing card results from multiple cities and fighters
Chicago Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City outpointed Don OKelly of Boston. Pittsburgh Vidal Gregorio of Spain outpointed Jimmy Thomas of Pitturga. Cincinnati Freddie Miller outpointed Emil Paulso of Salt Lake City. Hartford Kid Kaplan of Meridian outpointed Sammy Mandell.
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Chicago
Tuffy, Griffiths
Sioux City
Don O'Kelly
Boston
Pittsburgh
vVidal Gregorio
Spain
Jimmy Thomas
Pitturga
Cincinnati
Freddie Miller
Emil Paulso
Salt Lake City
Hartford
Conn
Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Meridian
Sammy
Mandell
Rockford
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Ted
Henderson
Coleman
Gamecocks
Wilson
Greensboro
Lefty Prim
Durham Bulls
France
The
Phantom of
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John Gilbert
Leila Hyams
Lewis Stone
Natalie Moor
Head
Ian Keith
Jast Times
Tonite
Mark Twain
Finn
Public Hincey Paramount
Whitney Thurin
Billie
Loretta Young
Ricardo Cortez
Joan Blondell
Hamilton
Iso
Eddie Dowling
Carolina
Leslie Howard
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Beryl Mercer
Dudley Digges
Helen Chandler
Alec B. Francis
Adams-Millis Hinkle
Mann
Bodenheimer
Terry
Secceseres
Ruth
Morgan
Ott
Hartnett
Goslin
Veakes
Cieachenan
Gehrig
Klein, Phillies
Kbs
Luke McGlure
Manassa Mauler
Mark
Dayton
Eddie Shea
Pete Sarmiento
Philippines
Columbus
Chet Shandel
Akron
Jack O'Dowd
Mike Payne
Texas
Harry
Kid) Wallace
Philadellphia
Toronto
George Godfrey
Leiperville
Seal Harris
Memphis
Tenn
Eddie
Kid) Wolfe
Louis Avery
Carl Wells
Omaha
Ernie North
Waterloo
Norfolk
Bobby Godwin
Florida
Jack Corey
Piedmont League
Durham
Winston-Salem
Edward J. Neil
Libs
Seseses
Seses
Durham Sete Enee
Henderson Ene
Ibe Ub
Ecccee
Detroit +ee
Black Bison
Coot
Anita Page
Charley Chase
Ruth Chatterton
Hutchen’s Bakery
East Washington
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