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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1933
Page
2
The Enterprise kicks off its city-wide amateur golf event at the municipal course tomorrow. Four first-round pairings are listed, featuring Buster Moffitt as a favored entrant and Raeapgeee among the contenders.
A junior playground final is set for tomorrow at 2:20 PM at the high school field with the high school team likely facing Emma Blair. Senior group championship also at the high school Thursday around the same time, with results and standings noted from recent games and a golf tournament ongoing through September 23 with Moffitt as medalist and numerous matchups listed.
Yesterday's stars include Vic Sorrell of the Cardinals who held the Yankees to four hits and Hob O Farrell homering twice for the Cardinals against the Giants. Jim Paterson of the Athletics notched the victory with three hits in four innings relief. Red Lucas of the Reds shut out the Braves with two hits. Floyd Vaughan of the Pirates homered doubled and collected four singles in a twin bill. The Soviet government reports successful hardy beef by crossing tebus and bison with native cattle.
Addison Exum Warren of Durham knocked out Kayo Parker of Concord in the fifth round of a professional elimination bout in Charlotte. Warren, once North Carolina heavyweight champion, had begun a comeback after a period of declines, and despite the knockout, did not look particularly impressive.
Howard Williams three perished when a barn at his parents home burned in a deadly fire near Hickory. Firemen battled the blaze as neighbors attempted rescue and the cause was under investigation by local authorities.
Vanderbilt can still contend for the Southeastern Conference football title despite losing many veterans. Coach Dan McGugin relies on two sophomore punters Dixon and Lacey and ends Suhr einrich and Geny to anchor a lean unit. The writer notes only Mississippi, Sewanee, and Mississippi State appear out of the running. Tennessee or Alabama emerge as favorites amid a crowded field.
Club standings show Winston Salem 3 and Wilmington 8 after rain affected Charlotte at Durham and Richmond at Greensboro. National League games include Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Chicago at Brooklyn with rain in some matchups. St Louis 12 New York 8, Cincinnati 3 Boston 0, Cincinnati seen.
In the American League echoes of multiple matchups with mixed results. Washington beat Cleveland while New York earned a 6 1 win over Detroit and Boston defeated St Louis. Philadelphia and Chicago had five runs in their encounter with rain interrupts noted for Washington Cleveland and Detroit games.
Fast stepping Twin City bowlers of Winston Salem meet the Lucky Strike All State team at Lucky Strike alleys tonight. Public invited to attend the special match at o o clock.
A Wheeling West Virginia physician owns a German shepherd named Lady who sports a gold tooth in its lower jaw. The canine’s unusual feature attracts local attention and is noted in following reports.
Readable notes claim centipedes are harmless and help control roaches, framing them as a menace deterrent. The text asserts centipedes exterminate roaches and should not be deterred.
The North State Football Officials Association will hold a September 10 meeting in Greensboro led by secretary Bunn W. Hackney Jr. Duke coach Wallace Wade will attend to aid rule change discussions. The King Cotton hotel hosts officials, referees, umpires, and linesmen from North State Conference and prep schools, with many named attendees listed in the invitation.
The High Point Red Sox will face the Salisbury Bears in a rain postponed match at Willie Park tonight. Both teams are in good shape and indications point to a fast contest at 7:90 o'clock according to today’s announcement.
Reports describe several bouts with knockouts including Harry Ebbets from Brooklyn and Panny Devlin of Allentown triumphing in their matches. The cards feature clashes in New York and Pennsylvania with notable finishes.
Sunny Lowry, a 22 year old Manchester girl, completed the Dover to France crossing in about 15 1 2 hours landing at 10 16 a m local time. The Dover cup is awarded to the fastest Dover to France swim this year and three rivals also started including Mercedes Gleitz and B H Timme. Lowry's trainer praised her fitness noting last mile conditions slowed the record attempt and that she finished unusually fresh.
Raleigh August 29 North Carolina State football must replace key kicker Bob Greason who helped boost the Pack on long punts for three seasons Coach John P McClipper Smith and assistant Frank Reese mentor a group of hopefuls led by Mee Gass the Salisbury triple star McQuage kicked briefly last fall and showed promise in kicking duties
England's Enid Wilson blitzes Exmoor to claim medal with a 76 the lowest qualifying score in 37 years. She tops American favorites Iginia Van Wie Maureen Orcutt and Helen Hicks as she seeks the national championship. Wilson's playoff-ready form draws praise as she nears the finals.
OY 45400 reports a Portland football outlook with outpointed opponent Juan Barcellos from Brazil. It praises Zach 161 1-2 for distance and height in the air, notes McQuage shifting to left half, and lauds sophomores Jack Gattis Glenn Goodwin and Raymond Redding as potential kickers. Captains Mope Cumiskey and Ray Rex are noted for booting ability.
Old Cardinal Bob O’Farrell homered twice as the Cardinals routed the Giants 12 to 8 at the Polo Grounds. The win shook up the pennant race, knocking Terry’s staff off balance with a looming doubleheader and limiting the Giants to one through pitching after three comeback drives by O’Farrell and company. Red Lucas bested Lefty Brandt as the Braves were shut out 2 to 6, while the Pirates swept the Phillies 9 to 5 and 9 to 1.
Charlotte August 29 announcement of an all Piedmont League team chosen by vote of about 1 000 fans. Wilmington beat Winston Salem 8 to 3 while other clubs were idle due to rain.
The announcement assigns four all-star slots to Charlotte, three to Richmond, two to Greensboro, and one each to Wilmington and Durham, with Winston-Salem excluded. The roster includes Galvin Richmond catcher Casey Charlotte Holfhouser Richmond and Barnes Wilmington pitcher Powers Durham first base Bucher Greeneboro second Packard Charlotte third Wade Richmond left Wise Charlotte center Wright Charlotte right.
The Winston-Salem versus Wilmington game yielded little offense. Smut Smith hit a home run and Blackie Carter added a home run and two doubles to top the night’s batting honors.
Brooklyn trails St Louis and Pittsburgh by one game while the Cubs sit two back. In the American League only two games were played. The Athletics rallied for eight runs in the last three innings to beat Chicago 9 to 6. Vic Sorrell pitched a four hitter to defeat the Yankees 6 to 1.
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