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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
3
Washington and New York played a high scoring clash as Washington rallied late to defeat the Senators 16 to 11 after Babe Ruth powered the Yankees with home runs. Goslin added a homer for Washington as Johnson is praised for potential post season impact.
There are no new developments in the Durham case today. Greens ITC and High Point plan protests over games won by Durham during Thompson and Lanken’s time with the club. No decision is expected this week as President Bramham remains in Georgia. Red One, Durham club president, to speak after Bramham’s return. Rowe had told a Durham paper he was ready to fight Steensboro and High Point.
Tom Gheen and Rube Eldridge were among the offered players but Mt. Carmel faced suspensions and cancellation of all games after breaking training rules. George Whitted, former Dur- Lim pitcher, headed Rock Bankers and is listed as suspended with a $35 wage. Whitted allegedly offered Gheen and Eldridge $400 monthly plus travel to finish the season with Mt. Carmel. local heavers rejected the deal and are glad they did.
The report alleges Durham accuses High Point of paying Orvie Hayworth while he remained unsigned. Rowe warns of charges if the Pointers protest games with Inkeneau and Thompson. Hayworth’s case cleared. he signed a High Point contract and the paper filed it via Secretary Farrell. High Point plans to contest any such pro moves.
New York Aug 29 The Washington Senators surge to lead the league by a half game after a 11-6 win over the Yankees in the first of a Harris series. Ruth hits two homers setting year mark while Pirates Giants Cubs and Braves shuffle standings and win/loss doubleheaders. Marberry finishes strong for Senators as Washington rallies late.
Thirteen top tennis stars remain in contention for the men's national singles title at Forest Hills New York on August 29. Nine Americans and four foreigners still chase the crown worn by William Tilden of Philadelphia. Five rounds are described with several matches set for the fourth round. Notable pairings include Tilden versus Jack Wright and John Hen nessy against Wallace Johnson with other matchups featuring Rene La Coste and Vincent Richards. Howard Kinsey Gerald Patterson and George Lott have reached the fifth round.
The Pointers beat the Patriots 8 to 6 at Welch park to open the series. Arnold Townsend hit his 20th homer as Greensboro’s Jinx Harris exited early and Jimmy Teague suffered an ankle sprain sliding into second amid a busy field day tied to Baseball Day in the city.
Tonight features Greensboro at High Point Danville at Durham Raleigh at Winston Salem in state action Chicago at Cleveland Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis St Louis at Chicago Cincinnati at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn Wilson at Portsmouth Richmond at Rocky Mount Norfolk at Petersburg
In the South Atlantic list Greenville faces Charlotte, Asheville plays Macon, and Augusta challenges Spartanburg. International fixtures include Newark versus Rochester, Jersey City against Syracusa, Baltimore versus Toronto, and Reading clashing with Buffalo.
Yesterday's scores show Piedmont High Point 8 Greensboro 6 Winston-Salem 8 Raleigh 0 Durham 6 Danville 1 in the Piedmont region. American results include New York 6 Washington 11 Boston 6-8 Philadelphia 3-7 Cleveland 7-6 Chicago 0-7. National has Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 1-9 Boston 0-3 Chicago 6-8 St. Louis 2-3. Southern matches Atlanta 6 Nashville 4 Birmingham 9 Little Rock 1 New Orleans 5 Memphis 7 Mobile 5 Chattanooga 4. South Atlantic Spartanburg 9 Augusta 4 Macon 13 Asheville 2 Charlotte 6 Greenville 11. Appalachian Morristown 6 Johnson City 9 Greeneville 2 Kingsport 7 Knoxville 1 Bristol 0 Portsmouth 7 Wilson 3 Petersburg 2 Norfolk 7 Rocky Mount 7 Richmond 11. American Association Columbus 7 Indianapolis 3 Louisville 6 Toledo 13 Minneapolis 5 Kansas City 4. Only games scheduled.
A compact sports brief lists results across multiple games with readings showing Jersey City 2 Syracuse 3, Newark 2 Rochester 6, Reading a dollar amount, Buffalo 3, Baltimore 0, Toronto 1. The item enumerates scores and locations reflecting a roundup of recent results.
Evanston reports Charles G. Dawes vice presidential candidate will rest a week or more after his Lincoln Nebraska agriculture speech tomorrow night. The break supports his stumping tour prep starting the second week of September with limited interruptions until election day. Dawes finished drafting part of the Lincoln address.
The report notes that eighteen cities worldwide have populations exceeding one million residents. It outlines the global spread of these large urban areas and hints at growth trends without listing all city names.
Fort Bragg post recreation department stages a Labor Day boxing card featuring Battling Conway and Phil Woods, top locals from the 17th F. A. Conway meets Kid Johnson at 134 pounds and Woods faces Young Egleman at 126. Williamson and DePratt duel in a 155-pound bout, with Williamson defending a belt and DePratt aiming to win for his unit. Moderate admission expected as crowds are drawn by motorized support and lively preliminaries.
Alexandria deputy sheriff Thomas Gentry died in hospital after being shot near Leesville by a 16 year old suspect whom he attempted to arrest. The youth, John William, fled. Gentry had killed the suspect’s mother accidentally when returning fire.
Animal breeders in East Africa announce a new hybrid animal called a zebrale, claimed as a cross between a horse and a zebra designed as a beast of burden for local work and transport.
Balk call suspends play and takes precedence over batter actions. In the cited case the home run and three runs do not count. runners advance to second and third, and the batter is able to hit safely. Ty Cobb debuted in the American League in fall 1906, Walter Johnson in late 1907. A bunt fly with runners on first and second is not an infield fly. it must be fielded like a normal bunt.
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