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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
2
Danville defeated Herndon 6 to 2 at Welch field to halt their seven game skid. Manager Herndon and pitcher Dan Overton were sidelined, forcing inexperience in the infield and a dip in team pep. Herndon’s return is expected to boost pursuit of the pennant.
Harris held High Point to six hits as Danville drove in three in the fourth and pulled away after Lennie Milligan exited. George Schmidt delivered a two run single in the second as High Point showed brief offense before Danville’s five run fourth sealed the win.
Herndon Wacha and Smith, top hitters for the local club, failed to connect with the agate in yesterday's exhibition, a lapse largely blamed for the defeat. Their hitting usually carries the Pointers to wins.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 26 to 23 in a high scoring game that produced 49 runs, the most in major league history. The two clubs also collected 51 hits, the single game record, surpassing the 1890 Brooklyn Buffalo mark of 44.
Rodgers formerly with Phanville and now on Durham’s pitching staff went four for four against High Point on Thursday. Rube Eldridge praised him as polished and effective at the plate and on the mound.
The race in major league baseball heats up as St. Louis leads New York by a half game in the American League while the Giants stay just ahead of the St. Louis club in the National League. The World Series seems certain to pit St. Louis against New York, regardless of pennant outcome. Both cities host clubs still in contention.
The Milbank memorial fund of about 16 million dollars outlined preliminary steps for a state-wide tuberculosis eradication campaign. A technical board met at Paul Smith's to plan the fund’s use after the bequest of Elizabeth Milbank of New York, creating a new agency to fight TB.
New York Anke 25 leaders of the textile trade anticipate higher prices in the next weeks. Pacific mills and Boston area manufacturers agree wage increases in textiles may be at an end, suggesting an industry-wide shift.
In Somerset Kentucky an unknown Black man was killed by about 300 gunshots fired into the coal chutes of the Southern Railway at an early hour yesterday. The incident prompted consideration that state troops may be sent to the area to restore order.
Federal Prohibition Agent Ray and Deputy Sheriff Pink Ray watched Harrison Stevens and Husky Poteet sell five gallons of apple brandy in Burke county. They seized the horse and buggy, destroyed 16 hogsheads of paraphernalia, poured out the boiler, and brought captures to Hickory. Stevens and Poteat were released on bond.
Monroe N Y Aug 25 Frank Goodwin Tammany leader went hungry yesterday while Maude Satterby his cook burned up the hard roads in her new automobile Maude was a fine cook until she won a new car at a Knights of Columbus fair Since then she is rarely present at meals
Danville 3s beat High Point 2 in a game where KR had two-base hits by Shaner Trexter and Harris. Frenick earned two strikeouts and Milligan took the loss after six hits in 3 1 3 innings. Double plays featured Baker to Stinson to Abbott and Overton to Herndon. Attendance 50.
In Piedmont Durham edged 2 to 3 while Raleigh tied 3 to 3 with seven innings due to darkness in the second game. High Point fell to Danville 2 to 6. Winston Salem defeated Greensboro 3 to 106 in a high scoring matchup.
The American League tally shows New York 1 to St Louis 6, Boston 9 to Cleveland 0, Washington 2 to Detroit 3. Philadelphia and Chicago played on a wet field with no final score listed.
National sports briefs note Pittsburgh over Brooklyn 88 to 7 and St. Louis beating New York 4 to 3 while Chicago defeats Philadelphia 26 to 23. Cincinnati edges Boston on a damp field in a tight contest.
In international play Rochester defeated Baltimore 5 to 0 while Toronto edged Jersey City 10 to 9 and Syracuse won against Reading 2 to 5 in three scheduled matchups.
Milwaukee loses to St. Paul 6 to 2 as Kansas City edges Minneapolis 11 to 10 amid rain with other results unclear.
A compact score update shows Southern Atlanta losing to Mobile 5 to 1 while Birmingham upsets New Orleans 6 to 10. Nashville Chattanooga game notes mention rain and Onivy winning three games in the short report.
In the South Atlantic region results show Augusta defeated by Charleston 7 to 3 and Columbia routed Greenville 13 to 4, while Charlotte led Spartanburg 7 to 1 at a point in their game.
Norfolk leads Newport News 10 to 9 while Wilson and Rocky Mount post 16 and Richmond 5. Portsmouth 3 in regional tallying.
Benny Leonard plans to defend his lightweight crown against Charley White of Chicago once his injuries heal. His manager Billy Gibson said Leonard’s eye is healing and a pivot tooth was knocked out in the Tendler bout. An oral infection after the Hammer fight keeps him under a surgeon dentist’s care. if fit, the match will be outdoors, otherwise indoors.
Norristown Pennsylvania August 25 frightened by a near collision while driving from Phoenixville Margaret Wisler feared losing control. She swerved to the roadside as headlights loomed and a flash of darkness struck twice more before regaining sight each time. A third sudden blackout left her blind briefly.
The article commends Dock Harper and Big Kelly for outstanding umpiring this year with minor disputes. Dan Overton returns to the lineup, collecting two singles in three chances. Danville scored early before Frank took over as reliever, while Gorton Powell’s perfect throw aided two base theft retirements.
George Schmidt played a brilliant game at shortstop handling nine chances with two putouts and seven assists without a bobble. He looks like a season find and could rise if he keeps fielding like a veteran.
Milligan struggled with fielding despite a strong throwing arm and notable velocity on pitches. His defensive lapses were largely blamed for the setback, overshadowing his talent and power.
A confusing game report credits Milligan with the loss while suggesting Eddie Frenick did not lose the contest. the phrasing implies a misattribution of responsibility to Frenick in the final outcome.
Raleigh reports the North Carolina Cotton Growers' Co operative will begin accepting member cotton next Friday at 125 points in the cotton belt. Fifty field representatives meet for final instructions, with group leaders and local organizations lined up for trainings this week. General Manager Blalock coordinates deliveries including last year’s cotton and a first bale from his Anson county farm stored in Morven awaiting delivery.
Sol Stephen, zoo general manager, was away on "monkey business" when forty four monkeys and one African baboon arrived. A fingerprint expert was called for identity, and the animals showed keen interest, attempting to leave prints on the expert and his hands.
London August 25. Sir Arthur Channell a retired high court judge offers a longevity recipe. He advises sleeping at night and remaining awake during the day to promote long life.
Danville’s first sack man Dan McMillan was injured in an exhibition in Virginia, sidelining him for several days. In his absence manager Abbott shifts, with Mana ger Abbott at first base and Holmes handling the receiving duties.
Dick Wacha made several notable stops in the dizzy corner, robbing Danville batsmen of what appeared to be hits. The performance showcased his sharp reflexes and consistency on defense.
Harris pitched for Danville delivering a standout performance. Three of his six hits allowed came on scratch plays, underscoring a finely tuned outing at the local park.
Manager Herndon along with Wacha and J Smith lead the lineup as three of the best hitters showcased in the agate. The notes emphasize their strong performances and expected impact in upcoming play, highlighting team balance and offensive depth.
Geneva reports the Ajoie valley near the Swiss French border overrun by thousands of mice traced to Allied trenches in Alsace. Villagers organize drives with a half cent bounty per dead rodent. Poison gas injections into mouse galleries prove highly effective, recording 27,000 deaths in a single day.
Sadier mastered the mound as the Patriots pounded out 17 hits to defeat the Twins 10 to 3. Conley and Smith led the offense with three hits apiece, while Whitman stood out for Winston-Salem. The decisive game will be played today to decide the second-place club.
Washington Aug 25 Republican conferees from the Senate and House began work on reconciling 2 4326 differences in the administration tariff bill. The valuation issue was touched on briefly with no decision timetable indicated.
Three base hits by Johnson and Donaldson and a two base hit by Gooch frame a late rally after McCullough's sac hits. Purcell powers through 3 innings while Atkinson works 5, with 4 and 2 strikeouts respectively. Pass balls and a hit by pitcher add color as umpires Gaffney and O Keefe call time at 1 20.
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