Pointers Off For Danville Raleigh Trip In Weekend Play
Danville Tobacconists host the Pointers this afternoon before Danville and Raleigh games. Herndon and team travel under the High Point flag to Danville then Raleigh to face Duncan's Capitals midweek. High Point hopes for a late surge to top the second half standings. Polly Snyder leads High Point with a 7 to 5 win over Spartanburg as a steady lineup encounters miscues and hard luck this season.
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Herndon
Danville
High Point
Herndonites
Bullsander
Football Training Under Way at Davidson September 5
Davidson college prepares for early football practice on September 5 led by Coach Hugh Grey with a staff of ten alumni stars. More than 60 players, including returning lettermen Gig Shepherd and Spratt Moore, plus fresh- men Crayton Sinclair and Justice, are anticipated to join workouts as Wildcats face four Charlotte games this season.
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Charlotte
Davidson — College
Hugh Grey
Grey
Jack Black
Presbyterian
Wildcat
Lafar
Strong
Faison
Davis C.M
Mallory
Charlotte High School
Clarke
Davis
Brice
Sorrels
Gig Shepherd
Winston Lad
Hero
Carolina
Spratt Moore
Erwin Hendrix
Crawford
Allen
Boggs
DeArmond
Hunt
Regan
Steed
Wofford College
Crayton
Sinclair
Justice
Gridiron
Wildcat Clan
Wofford
White Forest
Trinity
Giants Ease To Early Lead In National League Race
Column by David J. Walsh in New York argues the New York Giants hold a commanding 6.5 game lead with 85 games left, unlikely to be caught unless drastic collapses occur. It estimates possible final records around 93–61 if they stay near .604, and notes slim chances for rivals like the Cardinals Cubs Pirates and Reds to force a tie.
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David J. Walsh
New York
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Pirates
Reds
John McGraw
Cardinals
Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe
Home Run Race Looms As Ruth Threatens Record
The race for the season’s home run crown heats up with Rogers Hornsby tying Elin Williams for 32 homers, but Babe Ruth seems likely to overtake them. Injuries may slow Ruth, yet he remains the favorite to break the St. Louis players’ mark and claim the season’s top total. The Giants boast a hot AL, and the National League leader promises a strong finish.
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Cribes
Babe Ruth
Rtske
Williams
Hornsby
Ruth
St. Louis
Sombeti
Mic
Where Ddi They Play Piedmont World Series
The Durham club is strong and could face High Point in the post series if Gooch’s contenders hold their form. Bulls show improved pitching with Atkinson McWhorter and Stiteler. Durham seems poised to win the second half. Rube Crews again shines for Greensboro in a 2 0 victory over the minor league team.
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High Post
Piedmont
Durham
Gooch
BULLS
Atkinson
McWhorter
Stiteler
Woodring Denies Leaving Syracuse for Penn
Allan Woodring, 200 meter Olympic champion, denied reports he would transfer from Syracuse University to the University of Pennsylvania this fall. He spoke from Northeast Field where he was practicing and stated the rumor is untrue.
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Allan Woodring
Syracuse
Philadelphia
Syracuse University
University of Pennsylvania
Woodring
Meadowbrook
Clearfield
High Point Breaks Losing Streak to Defeat Danville
High Point, after seven straight losses, defeats Danville 11 to 5 at Welchfield Saturday afternoon. Rube Eldridge pitched a strong night game for High Point, allowing two hits until the ninth and collecting two hits himself. Schmidt Ir and Thrasher led the offense with multiple singles, while Danville’s Ducky Holmes had three hits and played solid defense.
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R. H. Pa
Hs K. Baker
Abbott
Johison
Troxter
Holmes
Shanner
Regan
Stinson
Caviness
Irby
Herndon
Wacha
Smith
Thrasher
Overton
Schmidt
Powell
Kidridge
H Danville
Bos Cox
Treaster
Cropton
Hidridge
Eldridge
Miridge
Offi Daviness
Bie
Schmidt Herndon
Kelly and
Hartime
Hérndon
Rube Eldridge
Welchfield
Danville
Joe Caviness
Durham Moundsman
High Point
Trinity College
Virginians
Rube
Duke
Save Thrasher
Ducky” Holmes
Open Fall Races Spark Churchill Downs Meet
Louisville prepares for ten day fall racing at Churchill Downs starting Aug. 30. The Kentsey Jockey Globe Stakes for two year olds offers $20 009 added over one mile. Notable entrants include Osprey Diagram and others from major owners. Falls City Handicap features three-year-olds and up at one mile and a furlong with top rivals listed. Golden Red Handicap sweeps seven furlongs with $5 000 added as prelude to Jockey Club Stakes. Over 700 stalls report, signaling large fields and strong competition.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Churchill Downs
Wil Sparkle
August Belmont
Osprey
Diagram
Benjamin
Block
Morman
Cosden
Martingale
Bud Fisher
Gallaher Brother
H. P. Hewett
Metric
Banter
Dr. Clark
Rouleau
High Cloud
Firebrand
Distinction
Margaret Winsor
Parader Radio
Deadlock
Minto II
Thibodaux
Tom Young
Larg Fields
To Close Contract for Big Cotton Warehouse Monday
GOLDSBORO April 28 A final mass meeting to close the contract for a 12 000 bale cotton warehouse will be held at the chamber of commerce Monday evening at 8 o clock officials of the cooperative marketing organization will attend It is expected the warehouse will start immediately to house this year s crop Construction will cost 100 000 G A Norwood president of the Tobacco Growers Association has been a principal promoter and believes raising 100 000 now is easier than 10 000 a month ago
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Goldsboro
Chamber of Commerce
Co-Operative Marketing Organization
G. A. Norwood
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Burge's ninth-inning three-bagger sinks Tomlinson
Archdale edges Tomlinson Chair Company 10 to 9 after Burge drives in two with a three-base hit in the ninth. Early leads shift through a hard fought game as Archdale seizes the late momentum with timely hitting and a pivotal two-run fourth inning.
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Burge
Archdale
Tomlinson
Tomlinson Chair Company
Chir
Meenroest
Johnston
Jones
Tomlinson Es Gane A
Hayworth
E. Baker
Bowden
Baker
Andrews
English
Weston
Wood
Baké
Millikan
Seekin Series in New Haven Eye Postseason Matchup
Seekin in New Haven pursues a postseason series against the International League runner-up, likely George Stallings Rochester club, to decide the pennant after the Eastern league title.
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New Haven
George Stallings
Rochester
County Commissioners Set Meeting on Labor Day
Guilford County board of commissioners will hold regular sessions on Labor Day Monday September 4. Chairman J A Rankin said little of great importance would come before the board though road questions near Gibsonton and the city Gilsonville underpass may be discussed if Southern Railway officials do not reach an agreement. He noted earlier state highway matters and a split burden with the railway, with possible court action if unaddressed. Many county roads will receive attention.
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Greensboro
Guilford Repuy
Gibsonville
Rankin
Mr. Rankin
Southern
No Hle Hurl er Also Is Homerun Hitter
Tom Grubbs, former Giants player, praises Mt Sterling youth Robert Bye Harrison Jr a nineteen year old pitcher batter from Cincinnati. Harrison impressed after a no hit game against Lexington and a three run homer with bases loaded. Grubbs notes Harrison’s talent could attract a major league club this fall.
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Tom Grubbs
Giants
Mt. Sterling
Cincinnati
Robert Bye Harrison, Jr
Grubbs
Lexington
Harrison
Heis
Sterling
Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Reported
Results yesterday show Cincinnati 9 to 7 over Boston 0 to 6 and Chicago 3 to Philadelphia for a St. Louis 8 game. New York 12, Brooklyn Pittsburgh rain. American Washington 7 Detroit 2. New York St. Louis rain. others not scheduled.
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Peadmont
Durham
Ee Ee
Eensboro
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Bay High
Danville
New York
St Louis
Detroit
Neveland
Hicago
Washington
Philadelphia Poston Es Oe
National League Club
Chicago
Oye Ee
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Hiladelphia
Boston Eee Es
Atlantic South Club
Charleston Ne Sa
O Columbi
Hd Uv
Charlotte
Partanburg Ov
Greenville
Augusta
Pet Wilson Ee
Newport News
Portsmouth
Rocky Mount
Norfolk
Richmond
Antchnantinnanindanant
Neinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
American Washington
New York-St. Louis
Syracuse 2 6 Baltimore 6 4 Buffalo 102
Sports brief notes scores for several games with teams Syracuse Baltimore Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Reading listed as played or scheduled. Matches mention 2 6 and 6 4 for Syracuse Baltimore and a 102 score for Buffalo over Jersey City with Rochester and Reading at 6 and 5 respectively.
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International
Syracuse
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jersey City
Rochester
Reading
American Association Scores and Standings Quick Summary
Louisville led 14-0 while Toledo was 6-3. Milwaukee 7-22 and Minneapolis 1 point. Indianapolis 7-14 facing Columbus. Kansas City 5-7 and St Paul noted in standings.
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American Association
Louisville
Toledo
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus Kansas City
St.Paul
Southern Nashville and Memphis Highlights In Schedule
Southern Nashville leads with 6, Chattanooga 4, New Orleans 2, Mobile 1, Memphis 4 3, Little Rock 2 as the only games scheduled.
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Southern Nashville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Little Rock
Bulls Take Two From Capitals In Doubleheader
Durham Bulls pull ahead in the Piedmont league by winning both ends of a Saturday doubleheader over Raleigh. Grief Friday started the opener but was relieved in the first inning. W. Allen finished the game as Friday returned in game two to pitch well while Rodgers limited the Bulls to two hits.
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Durham
Raleigh
Durham Bulls
W. Allen
Rodgers
Bulls
Patriots Win and Move Up a Notch
Winston Salem defeats Greensboro 2 to 0 as Rube Crews allows only three hits in a dominant pitching performance. It marks Crews third straight shutout. Patroius move into second place while the Twins drop. Stewart pitched well for Winston Salem but the offense produced little and an error by Dorman accounts for a Greensboro run.
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Stewart
Winston-Salem
Dorman
Greensboro
Illinois hermit who killed four men and then himself
A cryptic Illinois case ends with the authorities naming the right man as the killer. The suspect, long believed to be responsible for four murders, took his own life after a manhunt in a remote area.
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Illinois
Pointers Bounce Danville in Exhibition Thriller
Notes of the game praise the Pointers as they upset Danville after a seven game skid. Dick Wacha is highlighted for durable plays and throws while manager Herndon regains his old-time pep in a Saturday strong showing. Cypress trees in North Carolina rise to 1600 feet.
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Dick Wacha
Herndon
North Carolina
Rube Eldridge Shines in Piedmont League Standout Show
Rube Eldridge delivered a standout performance Saturday in the Piedmont league and kept fans amused with his humor and fun on the ball field. The comedian pitcher entertained crowds with witty bits and lively play, highlighting his popular appeal.
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Rube Eldridge
Rube
Irby, Hae, Thrasher hot at plate in four-hit effort
Irby increased his batting average with three hits in four chances. Hae secured three hits in four at bats. Thrasher matched the effort, while George Schmidt went four for five with four singles.
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Irby
Thrasher
George Schmidt
Ena Adl
Caviness Exhibits Pitching During Exhibition
Ine Caviness, former Trinity College pitcher, appeared in an exhibition game with Durham in a rifle uniform. He pitched passively, yielding 19 hits and was described as tossing balls over the plate rather than dominating the inning.
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Ine Caviness
Trinity College
Durham
Caviness
Danville Rally in Ninth Falls Short in Baseball Game
Danville mounted a late ninth inning rally but failed to push across enough runs to win. The effort, while fruitless, helped several Virginians raise their batting averages.
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Danville
Virginians
Shorty Baker Warns Umpires And Teammates At Danville Game
Shorty Baker, Danville short stop, openly criticized umpires and visiting players while complaining about his teammates' play during the game.
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Shorty’ Baker
Danville
Local baseball game features double steal in first inning
Manager Herndon and Thrasher pulled off a nice double steal in the first inning. The local pilot came
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Herndon
Thrasher
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Lewis Cardinals
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Browns
ALC
Sard Cor
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Igh
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