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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1934

Page

2

Thomasville Defeats Ss P U Electricians 9 to 3

Thomasville bats a 9 to 3 victory over Southern Public Utilities at Willis Park with two big innings driving the win. Connor Payne Mack led a 15-hit attack while Babe Smith Homered and Johnson pitched for Thomasville as 2,000 fans watched in attendance.

Cliff Bolton P. U Thomasville Mack Johnson Earlat Ss. P. U Babe Smith Connor Payne Lopp Thomacville Abrhu FE Styres Joumoo D .Secvesss Younts Mock Chandier Mith Conner Barnherdt Scscsee Holcomet Fanings

Negro teen held on death row for Nash County killing

Booker T. Watson, 16, Negro boy, was placed on death row after being charged with fatally shooting Hinsey T. Williams, a 45 year old Wilson County farmer. Gov Ehringhaus ordered confinement in state prison following a Raleigh-Nash County sheriff call. Watson was captured after a chase with bloodhounds and a mob confrontation. deputies restrained the crowd and ferried him to Nashville.

Rocky Mount Booker T. Watson Hinsey T. Williams Wilson County C. L. Johnson Nash County State J. C. B. Ehringhaus Raleigh Nash Woodrow Williams Watson William Johnson Willaims J. H. Griffin Nashville Walter Cook Cook Griffin

Kaye Don Sentenced for Manslaughter in Isle of Man Crash

Kaye Don, famed auto racer, is jailed four months for manslaughter in the May 28 death of mechanic Francia Taylor. The crash occurred during a night practice for a local race. Don was seriously injured. Appeal filed immediately after sentencing. bail sought to return to England pending appeal.

Don England Taylor

Eldridge Signs as Pitcher Coach for Robbins Red Birds

Rube Eldridge a noted baseball figure has signed as pitcher and coach for the Robbins team in the Industrial league. The 40 year old veteran will pitch and mentor young players focusing on developing pitchers while aiding the club in its flag chase. Eldridge rose to fame in Piedmont and rival leagues before stints in the American association and a recent return to professional play with Greensboro.

Rubs Eldridge Duke of Spero Robbins Carl “Pap” Hill Rube Eldridge Piedmont American Association Greensboro Asheboro

Tigers Rise In American League After Yanks Sweep

The Detroit Tigers finished their four game set with a 3 0 win over the New York Yankees to claim three victories in the series and sit atop the American League standings. The Giants widened their lead with a 6 3 win over the Cubs as the Phillies climbed to sixth by routing the Reds 9 1 behind Phil Collins. Cleveland swept a doubleheader from Washington 10 0 and 4 0 to claim fourth place. Joe Medwick powered the Cardinals with two homers in a 6 3 win over Brooklyn. Baseball also saw the Athletics hammer the White Sox 11 7 and 10 5, the Pirates beat the Braves 5 0 but lose 4 0 in the nightcap, and the Red Sox outslug the Browns 12 8 and 9 3.

Hugh 5S. Fullerton, SR Associated Pross Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Tigers Yanke New York Giants Chicago Cubs Phillies Phil Collins Phile Cincinnati Cardinals Brooklyn Cards Dizzy Dean Joe Medwick Cleveland Indians White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Waite Hoyt Ed Brandt Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Sox Etoe

Negro shooter captured after killing farmer in North Carolina

In Batley North Carolina Booker Watson, a 19 year old Negro, killed Hinsey T Williams a farmer. After the shooting a heavily armed mob pursued Watson who was captured four hours later near Nashville. He was held in jail as authorities refused to divulge his destination. The killing followed a dispute between Watson and Williams's son. Williams reportedly warned the man to leave after reprimanding him at church.

Raleigh Nashville Hinsey T. Williams Batley North Carolina Booker Watson Williama

Ott Drives Giants Past Cubs With Sixth-Inning Double

Mel Ott's sixth inning double produced runs to power the Giants past the Cubs. Dizzy Dean and Ducky Medwick starred for the Cardinals with four hits apiece and Medwick homered twice in the first game while the Cardinals blanked the Dodgers.

Associated Press Mel Ott Giants Cubs Diezy Dean Ducky Medwick Cardinals Dodgers

Memorial Clash at Central Friends on Tuesday

Short notice schedule shows Central Friends hosting an at home game on Tuesday. Opponent Sah remains unnamed with limited readable details.

Sameedie Incaeene Ini Memorial Central Friends At Sr

Memorial clash settles score at Highland showdown

Queen of Bagnioe n Solioebal faces Jr. ich Memorial against Highland at St in a tense high school matchup.

Queen of

Baseball stars rise in opening game doubleheader

Bob Johnson hit his 27th homer and five singles in the opening game against the White Sox. Bill Werber connected on a home run with Brown pitching, adding a double and two singles. Joe Vosmik collected six hits across the double-header against the Senators. Hoyt and Brandt shut out Graves, with Brandt blanking the Pirates in the nightcap.

Bob Johnson Athletics White Sox Bill Werber Red Sox Brown Joe Vosmik Indians Senators Wait Hoyt Pirates Ed Brandt Graves

Rube and Polly Baseball Clash Slated for July 27

Friday July 27 at 3 30 P M the annual Rube Eldridge versus Polly Snyder clash will feature former pro stars on both sides. Proceeds go to Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Drum and Bugle corps with an intensive ticket campaign underway.

Rube Polly Polly Snyder Rube Eldridge Duke of Spero Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps

Major League Leaders and Yesterday's Games Summary

National League batting leader Terry of the Giants at .360 and Ott with 20 homers top the list. Edwick of the Cardinals leads with 118 hits while Gehringer of the Tigers paces American League batting at .403 and runs with 86.

Associated Press Terry Giants Vaughan Pirates Medwick Cardinals Ott Berger Bres Collins Edwick Allen Phillies Braves Urbanski Graves Martin Bartell Manash Senators Gehringer Tigers Werber

Baseball results and leaders from yesterday’s games

Results show Memphis 17 to New Orleans 4 in a high scoring day. Key stats include Gehrig with 94 RBI and Manush leading with 136 hits and 10 triples for the Senators. Pitching leaders include Gomez 14 2 and Marberry 10 3.

Memphis New Orleans Rock Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta Red Sox Gehrig Yankees Cronin Senators Manush Gehringer Don Manush Greenberg Tigers Chapman Johnson Athletics Foxx Werber Fox Gomez Marberry

Mid-Atlantic Tennis Tourney Opens With Seeded Byes

Charlotte hosts the Mid-Atlantic tournament with 11 states sending players. Eight seeds all receive first round byes led by Lefty Bryan of Chattanooga who earlier won the Mid-Dixie men’s title. Other seeds include Hess Fort Worth Barr Dallas Beekman Charleston Ball El Paso Parkhill Chicago Lake Birmingham Van Wagner Louisville.

Charlotte Lefty” Bryan Chattanooga Tenn Spartanburg D. C John McDiarmid Fort Worth Texas Wilbur Hess Doc Barr Dallas Jack Beekman Charleston South Carolina George Ball el Paso Bill Parkhill Chicago Robert Lake Birmingham Wiley van Wagner Louisville Myers Park Country Club

Piedmont League Standings Amid Today’s Games

Piedmont League schedule lists Charlotte at Wilmington and Greensboro at Richiona for today’s matchups.

Chariotte Wilmington Greensboro Richiona

Norfolk Tops Charlotte 15 3 In Only Game

Results yesterday show Norfolk defeating Charlotte with a 15 to 3 score in the sole game scheduled.

Norfolk Charlotte

Scores From Yesterday’s Games Across The League

New York defeated Chicago 5 to 3 while St Louis led 6 to 2 before Brooklyn closed 0 3. Pittsburgh routed Boston 5 to 0 while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 9 to 1.

New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati

Games Today Botton at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis

Botton faces Chicago while Philadelphia plays St. Louis in today’s schedule. Two matchups set across basketball markets with teams chasing early wins.

Botton Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis

Detroit 8 New Three Cleveland 10 10

The fragmented OCR lists sports standings with Detroit and Cleveland records and other teams such as Washington Philadelphia Chicago Boston St Louis. The snippet shows win loss tallies like Washington 38-8 and Boston 12-3 alongside Chicago 7-5 and St Louis 8-9.

Detroit New Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis

Hornets fall to Norfolk in Sunday tilt at Wilmington

Charlotte's lead in the Piedmen league was trimmed as the Hornets were defeated by the Norfolk Tars 15 to 3 in a Sunday game. Lefty Martin Romace was chased in the second. Red Gillespie allowed 14 more runs. The series continues with Greene at Richmond and Norfolk at Asheville.

Charlotte Hornet Wilmington Hornets Norfolk Tars Virginians Bees Themington Pirates Norfolks Bierto Horne

Cavalcade May Run In Arlington Handicap

Cavalcade a three year old champ from Brookmeade Stable may race in the $10,000 Ark handicap at Arlington Park if weight conditions satisfy. Smiling Bob Smith faces older rivals with two mates Inlander and Good Gas also entered. Weights to be assigned tomorrow. Cavalcade has earned $126,965 for owner Mrs Isabel Sloane.

Chicago Alcade Arlington Park Smiling Bob Smith Brookmead Estar Inlander Good Gas Cavalcmi Mr Smith Cavalcade Isabel Sloane New York Brookmeade Stable

U S Davis Cuppers Set For Australia Semi Final Clash

London July 16 United States and Australia meet in the interzone finals Davis cup tennis on Wimbledon center court starting Saturday The winner faces Great Britain in the challenge round July 28 and 31 Australia earned the right by a close win over Czechoslovakia in the European zone finals at Pryha yesterday The American team led by Dick Williams is favored to win.

London United States Australia Great Britain Czechoslovakia Pryha Camain Dick Williams America

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