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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1930
Page
5
Henderson fell to Dan Boone and High Point 5-4 as Boone homered with Williams in the first inning. Rain touched play early but High Point held the lead despite Henderson rallies.
The article contrasts Gene Sarazen’s heavy turf digging with advice on how to strike iron shots by grazing the turf a short depth. It urges players to keep eye on the ball, replace divots, and notes the writer’s stance on turf impact and caddy duties. It also summarizes tennis and baseball notes from Kansas City, Henderson, and Durham, including tournament rounds and night-game disputes.
Boone's heavy hitting Pointers moved into second place in the Piedmont League by defeating Raleigh Caps in midweek action. Furniture City team toppled Henderson 5 to 4 to claim runner up as Jupe Pluvius pressured the league, breaking a three way tie for second and leaving Winston-Salem and Durham tied for third.
Henderson travels to Durham for a run in with the Whit tedmen as Greensboro’s Patriots shift to Winston Salem for two games with the Twins. Boone’s homer and a Williamson RBI give the Pointers an early lead, Townsend allowed 10 hits for the Birds, Creson went seven and a third with six allowed, Crews tossed hitless relief.
Kahdot acted as Hen Henderson's sole multi hit batter, with one double. Anderson also homered for Henderson showcasing key offensive output.
The league remains a tight scramble as Greensboro's Patriots sit fifth place, just two and a half games back of the top, keeping the standings volatile and the title chase competitive.
National League leaders include O Doul Phillies batting .406 and Klein with 26 home runs while Cuyler Cubs leads in runs 81 and stolen bases 20. American League leaders show Ruth Yankees 98 RBIs Gehrig 100 hits Hodapp Indians 123 while McManus Tigers has 27 doubles and Ruth 32 home runs.
Robert McCrary of Des Moines Iowa won the Trans Misssissippi golf championship for the second consecutive year. He defeated Jimmy Manion of St. Louis in the 86 hole final at the Broadmoor course in Colorado Springs to retain the trophy.
Cyril Tolley, former British Amateur champion, will enter the Western Amateur at Beverly next week if the heat cooperates. The Briton, scorched by Minneapolis heat in the National Open, will study conditions first, while Don K. Moe says Tolley will compete unless conditions grow hotter.
Ignacio Fernandez from the Philippines was knocked out in the fifth round by champion Christopher Battalino in East Hartford Connecticut. Fernandez weighed 126 pounds while Battalino weighed 125.49 pounds, after a long career of taking hard punches.
East Hartford saw Bat Bat talino, world featherweight champion, KO Ignacio Fernandez of the Philippines in the title bout. In New York, Kid Chocolate of Cuba outpointed Luigi Quadrini of Italy over ten rounds.
Chicago lightweight Bobby Vernon knocked out Ray Tremblie in Rockford Illinois, securing a decisive victory as crowds watched from ringside. Tremblie fell in the later rounds with Vernon dominant from the start.
Tirish McKen nan Tyndall of Tyndall South Dakota defeated Kid Socko of Sioux Falls in a boxing bout held in Sioux Falls, securing a knockout victory in the match.
Eddie Anderson of Indianapolis outpointed Henry Falegano of Des Moines in a ten round bout held in Cody Wyoming, securing a decision victory.
Myer Kaye Christner of Akron Pa defeated Arthur de Kuh of New York on points in a boxing bout held in Garfield N Y. The decision favored Christner with the win noted as an outpointing victory.
The Honorable Company of Friends Adventures, based on the Friend Ship at Charing Cross Pier, pursues world friendship by making personal contacts with all nations. Mrs. Roth Knowles serves as president of the organization.
Sammy Buchanan of Waycross Ga welterweight boxer died in a Dayton Ky hospital after being knocked out by Jimmy Neal of Cincinnati in the seventh round Monday night. Attendants cited an unclear cause, initially a stomach hemorrhage, with Campbell County Coroner Walter B. Hughes to conduct a full investigation.
CHICAGO July 16 Gallant Fox the three year old champion may take a vacation soon. His owner questioned whether to enter him in the $25 000 Arlington Cup after a listless workout. Another workout today will decide the colt temperament.
Al Singer of the Bronx and Sammy Mandell meet in a 15 round lightweight title bout at Yankee Stadium tomorrow night. Odds on Singer have shortened to 6 to 5 with even money possible. Mandell’s weight cut is cited as weakening him. Madison Square Garden reports gate hopes exceed 250000.
The Pastime golf course hosts the men’s tournament, postponed from last night due to rain, and will proceed tonight at 8 o clock if weather permits.
Earl Mattingly starred for Asheville pitching and fielding in a 5 1 Sally League win over Charlotte. He played multiple infield and outfield positions with five putouts and seven assists, yielding no errors. Hipps and Tallamante led Charlotte hitters in a game of defensive miscues and timely Asheville hitting.
Brooklyn Robins pitcher Watson Clark hurled a one hit game to blank the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 0. Pie Traynor was retired trying to steal in the second, Engle drew the Pirates’ only walk, marking a rare daily gem in a pennant chase.
The Winston-Salem team meets the local Y swimmers tonight at 8 in the Y pool. If High Point wins, they claim the fastest team in the region. A large crowd is expected for the fast meet with events including 50 and 100 yard dashes 50 yard back 50 yard breast diving and the 160 yard relay.
Yesterday's stars include William Watson Clark who held the Pirates to one hit in a 5-0 win. Blondy Ryan debuted for White Sox-Holy Cross by homering and singling against the Yankees. Phil Todt powered the Red Sox with a triple double and two singles driving in five. Fred Marberry blanked the Tigers on five hits. Gabby Hartnett hit a homer with one on as the Cubs beat the Braves 5-3. Tony Cuccinello drove in six with a homer a double and a single and a sacrifice.
Today's slate features Piedmont League games including High Point at Raleigh Henderson at Durham Greensboro at Winston Salem Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland New York at St Louis South Atlantic League matchups Macon at Augusta Columbia at Greenville Charlotte at Asheville.
Results show High Point defeats Henderson 5 to 4 while several games were postponed due to rain. Cincinnati beat New York 14 to 8. Brooklyn 5, Pittsburgh 0. Chicago 5, Boston 3. St. Louis 7, Philadelphia 6. Boston 13, Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 11, St. Louis 6. New York 9, Chicago 5. Washington 3, Detroit 0.
The Newark team defeated Toronto 5 to 1 while Baltimore beat Rochester 7 to 11 and Reading won over Montreal 5 to 2 with multiple games listed in the standings. The brief results highlight hockey results across three matchups in the league.
The Southern Association results show Birmingham 0 to Atlanta 2, Memphis 3 to Chattanooga 1, Little Rock 4 to Nashville 21, and Mobile 3 to New Orleans 11.
American Association action lists Milwaukee 2 St. Paul 7 Toledo 14 Columbus 15 Kansas City 8 Minneapolis 7. One night game to come.
An exchange cited in the Worcester England Times shows a tense quarrel between a wife and husband over burial plans. The wife threatens a threat while the husband replies with a grim acceptance of burial at sea.
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