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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
The Giants visit Braves field for a six game set in four days as Terry’s weary pitching staff faces Boston’s swaggering squad. McKechnie rotates multiple hurlers while Giants aim to defend a six game lead. Braves win over Reds keeps pennant hopes alive.
Standings show Winston-Salem at Richmond and Greensboro at Durham on today’s schedule. Yesterday Charlotte edged Durham 1 to 0 in 13 innings while Winston-Salem lost to Wilmington 2 to 4 and Richmond defeated Greensboro 7 to 2.
Gotham games included New York 5 St. Louis 4 and Boston 3 Cincinnati 2 Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 2 Brooklyn 1 7 with Brooklyn losing 7-1. Only scheduled games noted.
Fighters from Cairo Georgia to New York beat their opponents by decision. Notable bouts included Peene Laurel of Maefioh Godwin earning 170 pounds and Harald Harbor of Missouri defeating Joe Knight in Cairo. Maxie Rosen bloom of New York outpointed Leroy Haynes in another card.
Eileworth Vines, in a rough stretch, lost in doubles with Keith Gledhill and trails in the East-West Championships at Orange Lawn. The feature singles pits Vines against Wilmer Allison as the windup nears, with the East leading 3 to 1 after three singles and two doubles matches.
Philadelphia August 31. Trouble doubles for George Earnshaw once Athletics star pitcher. He is retired for the rest of the year and told to remain away from Shibe Park and his teammates. Earnshaw says Mack sent a retirement notice like a bolt from the blue and may face waivers or a trade in winter. He will receive pay through season end and Syracuse reports Mack open to a deal if a buyer appears.
The Davidson College football program faces a setback as several varsity players from the Barnum Springs Presbyterian orphanage fund text indicate they cannot reenter. Key figures include Julian West center and student body president and A J Potter alternate tackle and end. The roster notes two lettermen and multiple backs, guards, and ends. with no arrangements likely, most will not return.
The Amateur League title series moves to Willis Park Saturday at 8 30 pm with Melrose and Robbins in game two. Melrose won game one behind Joe Craver and Stockton will start for Melrose, while Robbins eyes a win to force a deciding game with Yakley or Broadus Culler pitching.
Three matches were played yesterday at Blair Park in the city-wide golf tourney with top flight first round still to be completed by Sunday. In second flight C N McCain beat Robert Garland 4 and 3 while Don Spencer defeated Carl Wood 2 and 1. Walser beat Harold Robertson 3 and 2 in fourth flight 7 1. Bill Crichton urges all matches start at first clear day to avoid rain delays.
The Carter-Colton Cigar Company opens a Charlotte headquartered branch in this city with W. M. Burre as local manager. The local warehouse will distribute to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro and nearby areas. The branch handles cigars tobacco cen dy and soda fountain supplies. Located at 120 West Commerce Street.
Australia supplies about one fifth of world wool output. The nation has roughly 135 Roe tors per 100000 people, indicating its relatively high per capita figure.
New York August 31 AP Babe Ruth says he may retire from playing next year and could consider a year off. He notes he remains Yankees property and would require a deal with other clubs for any manager role. He jokes about a trip to Bermuda or Europe with Mrs Ruth.
Yesterday's Stars include Lefty O'Doul of the Giants homering and singling to drive in the winning run in a 5 to 4 win over the Cardinals. Rabbit Maranville of the Braves delivered a ninth inning single. Ralph Birkofer of the Pirates held the Phillies to four hits and drove in a run. Linus Frey of the Dodgers drove in four with a triple a double and a single in a second game win over the Cubs.
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