Pointers Win Opener 9-7 In Home-Field Victory
Lefty Young stopped after six strong innings but Pointer bats built early lead and held on for a 9 to 7 victory over Durham Bulls. Key hits by Holt Smith Bryan and Brummitt fueled a six run third inning while Brown made a spectacular running catch to save a bases empty drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty Young
George Whitted
Durham Bulls
Sion
Bryan
Strangee
Holt
Poth
Goldie Holt
J. Smith
Brummitt
O'Malley
Jones
Smith
Cox
Tipton
Molly
Mr. Reach
Lefty
Tom Wolfe
Slayback
Weston
McCarter
Chambers
Scotty
Lind
Lassien
Wolfe
Johnny Jones
English
Young
Weeton
Brown
Catc
Buster Brown
Lindly
Gerdie Holt
Bulls
Weston Cf
Eretes
Eretes Brummitt 2. Seton Cis
Otte
Accordi Ng
Thurman
Wical Poor E
Ariler
Anderson
Clark
Bennett Ee
E . Packard
Wical Peeeeee Tuuaau
Arnette
Dister
Car- Packard
Culbreth
Wise
Brandes
Anderson Culbreth
Charlotte
Starling
Bennett
Oe and Connelly
Talk About Sports by Jack Gillen Jr Fans want change in H Point baseball club
The column argues that fans in the town distrust the owners stance on changing the manager. It stresses fans believe they own part of the team through attendance and ticket money and deserve genuine entertainment, not a fixed, unresponsive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Point Baseball Club
Fans Demand Winning High Point Ball Club
A High Point fan lambastes the 1931 team for weak on-field play and poor management. He argues other circuits have better clubs, calls for selling the club if owners cannot win, and says fans deserve a winning ball club now.
Phillies Rally Past Cubs In Thrilling 11 6 Victory
The Philadelphia Phillies powered to an 11 to 6 win over the Chicago Cubs in a high scoring game. Chuck Klein led with a 21st homer and four singles while Mallon Friberg and Bartell added key hits as the Phillies flashed power and speed.
Ambrose Leads Inning Swing In Greensboro Clash
McKinney, Lennox, Burke, Oprien and Mize drive offense as Burke and Walker homer while Ambrose and Ambrose contribute key hits. Prime allows most runs in six frames. O'Brien and McCrone hold Greensboro to limited hits as 14 runs cross to power a decisive victory.
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Abrah
Oui
Werber
Lennox
Walker
Johnson
Ae Sacrifice McKinney
Burke
Oprien
Mize
Allen
Ambrose
O'Brien McCrone
McKinney
Folliard
Baylin
Greensboro
Amie
Dowbie
Allenee
Megrone
Raleigh Team Edges Tourists In 12-10 Baseball Set
Raleigh bats overpower Asheville 12 to 10 as Tourists drop opening series. Strain leads with one of several runs while Briggs, Sewell, and Sharpe contribute on the mound and at the plate with multiple hits and RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Comenes
Ourists
Raleigh Adr
Asheville
Brh
Viauss
Livan
Bissee
Ies
Nes
Ohio
Strain
Hipps
Smith
Turner
Clifton
Brandon
Cimpl
Snyder
Sullivan
Sharpe
Cimpi
Raleigh
Devan Eee
de Sharpe
Devaney Gin
Briggs
Sewell
Bal
Lue Be
Aoemey
Maises Hubbard
Holloat
Pajama Parade at Ohio Wesleyan Sparks Dormitory Prank
Students at Ohio Wesleyan University staged a colorful pajama parade with hundreds of co-eds while male students in pajamas marched to the girls dormitories. A night watchman and a stream of water from a fire hose restrained them as they entered but were soaked and the parade continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, CO
Ohio Wesleyan University
P. J’s
High Point Clerk Notifies McDades of Divorce Action
Irma McDade sues Spurgeon McDade in High Point Municipal Court seeking an absolute divorce on adultery grounds. Spurgeon must appear or answer by August 11, 1931, at the Clerk Office in the High Point Court House.
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City of
High Point
North Carolina
Guilford County
Irma McDade
Spurgeon McDade
Open Championship Opens In Blazing Inverness Heat
Alan Gould reports the first round of the U S Open at Inverness as 144 players begin 18 holes in extreme heat with par and old man both toughening the field. British veterans Whitcombe Mitchell Duncan face heat and knee issues while Armour and Sarazen share favorites amid the scorching, windless conditions.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Par
Sol
Inverness
Yestern
United States
Great Britain
Paris
Charles Whitcombe
Bobby Jones
Abe Mitchell
George Duncan
Tommy Armour
Gene Sarazen
Pointer fans doubt manager can forge winning team at Willis Park
A long time follower argues the current manager cannot produce a winning Pointers squad after four seasons. He notes fans still expect laughs and surprises at Willis Park and objects to reports of declining attendance.
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Willis Park
Fans urge stable leadership for High Point baseball club
A reader letter from July 1 1931 criticizes High Point ball club management and owners for interference in player rosters. The fan calls for clear governance by either manager or owners, urges strong backing for heads up baseball and winning, and notes prior issues like fines and earned run confusion. Other letters hint at broader fan opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Enterprise
High Point Baseball Club
Percival
Mickey McGuire
Athletics
High Point
Must Be Scotch Photograph Choice Sparks Banter
A humorous remark about photographing twins contrasts costs with likeness. The exchange notes one twin photographed due to their near identical appearance, highlighting a pragmatic joke on expense versus resemblance.
Letter Exchange Over Managerial Control At Local Club
A reader letters page rouses debate on who should run the local club the owners or a competent manager. The exchange touches on fan interest, bleacher behavior, and questions of gentlemanly conduct among players.
Local Writer Says Area Has Enough Star Players to Form Strong Team
The writer argues that this year’s crop of ball players is sufficient to assemble a formidable squad that could challenge Mr. and his squad, suggesting depth and talent locally.
Major League Leaders In Batting and Pitching
Key leaders across leagues include Klein of Philadelphia leading NL batting with .375 and 70 runs, 100 hits as he also tops NL RBIs and home runs with 21. Ruth and Gehrig pace Yankees in batting and RBIs with 308 and 73 respectively, while Grove and Mahaffey headline AL pitching with 6 wins and 1 loss each.
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Associated Press
National League
Klein
Phillies
Davis
English
Cubs
Hornsby
Terry
Giants
Cuyler
Herman
Robing
Bartell
Worthington
Braves
Watkins
Cards
Comorosky
Pirates
Cuyler Cubs
Bush
Derringer
Ruth
Yankees
Morgan
Indiana
Gehrig
Ruth Yankees
Simmons
Athletics
Cronin
Senators
Combe Yankees
Webb
Red Sox
Manush
Lary
Costly Business Report Warns of Arms Spending
Prof. C Delisle Burns reports England spends 1 million dollars yearly on poisons and gases for a new war. He notes 200 top US chemists work on this. Citing Earl of Lytton figures, the world spends over 4.59 billion dollars annually on armaments.
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London
C. Delisle Burns
England
United States
Earl of Lytton
Baseball Roundup: Team Wins and Individual At Bunt
Yesterday's stars included Bob Grove of Star Athleticepitched Wesley Ferrell in first round meetings and defeated Cleveland 4-3 for his 15th win of the season. Bill Humefield drove in a run in New York's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. Oscar Melillo contributed for the Browns in a victory over the Senators. Glenn Spencer's Pirates beat the Braves 4-1 on scattered hits. Chuck Klein homer twice and doubled against the Cubs. Jack Russell doubled and tripled for the Red Sox in a 6-3 win over the White Sox in eight innings. Babe Herman homer and two singles drove in two in a 43-1 win over the Reds.
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Phillies
Burt Shotton
Chicago Cubs
Chuck Klein
Mallon
Friberg
Bartell
Philadelphia
Cubs
Giants
Reds
Brooklyn
Pirates
Braves
Johnny Verger
Travis Jackson
Lindsetrom
Pepper Martin
Sacks Seibold
Bep Cantwell
Glenn Spencer
Spencer
Robins
Joe Shaute
Babe Herman
Browns
Senators
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Lefty Grove
Indians
Wesley Ferrell
Mackmen
Fred Marberry
Bump Hadley
Tim Grove
Ferrell
Mickey Cochrane
New York Yankees
Burt
Tigers
A Herring
Herb Pennock
Jack Russell
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Russell
McKain
Associated Press
Bob Grove
Athletice
Cleveland
Bill Humefield
New Yorky
C Dinals
Oscar Melillo
Gay Braves
Signie
Red Sox
Hell White Sox
Eigh
Robine
Clow
Ted Homer
Fuel Oil Produces More Heat Than Coal
One pound of fuel oil yields as much heat as two pounds of coal.
Purification Cure Promises Health Through Calotabs
Physicians advocate purification of the system as a foundation of health. Calotabs purify the blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 or 20 tab packages through all dealers.
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Nature
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Scotty Slayback
Serasd
Kearney
Jack B. Gillen, Jr
N. C
Jacek Gillen, Jr
By Onlo Theeatson
Palm Beach
Cannon - Fetzer Co
South Main Street
Pats
Irvin
Ingram
Munich
Hi Peint
Atriiserney
Alan Gould
Philadelphia Ball Club
Dan
Mollie Cox
Major League
Kelly-Springfield
Miles
Kelly Lotta Miles
Hamilton Street
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