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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1931

Page

7

Unanimous Vote Upholds Split Season Ruling

Rasam Sanders notified Raleigh Piedmont league clubs that the national board sustains Judge Bramham the split must be by unanimous vote. Raleigh appeals after six clubs voted for a split. the board says the season remains unsplit and Raleigh will seek further action.

National Board of Arbitration Bramham Rasam Sanders Raleigh John H. Farrell Sanders W. G. Bramham Mr. Sanders National Board Eddie Winston Piedmont Charlotte High Point Winston-Salem Asheville Durham Henderson Greensboro Coan Winston- Salem

Freddie Miller Poised for Featherweight Title Bout in Cincinnati

Freddie Miller of Cincinnati is tipped to win the featherweight world title when he faces Bat Battalino at Redland Field in Cincinnati on the night of Thursday July 28. The local fighter is described as a sturdy, amiable lad.

Freddie Miller Cincinnati Bat Battalino Redland Field

Twins Loom as Dark Horse in Piedmont Pennant Race

Winston-Salem Twins emerge as a dark horse for runner up in the Piedmont pennant chase. The club has a strong defense, with seven games yielding 17 runs and a 4 1 record, while stepping up offense to win 49 hits and 27 runs over six games. The Twins host the Hornets this week for their first mid season test after beating Asheville today.

Dark Horse Piedmont Charlotte Hearnmen Loom Hornets Charlotte Winston-Salem Twins Felix Hayman Twins Camel City Mornets

Booster Night Set With Drawn Tickets And Ford Prize

After a rough stretch the Pointers host the league leaders Charlotte Hornets with Guy Morton rested for one of two games. Tonight at 8 15 admission for ladies halves price and tickets drawn from a box with prizes including a Model A Ford roadster for the rain check holder. Tomorrow’s game features Booster Night with more ticket sales and on field drawings for a Ford. Fred Biggerstaff returns to the lineup as Boone sits out tonight. The team then travels to Asheville for a midweek series before hosting Durham.

Charlotte Hornets Guy Morton Bees Guy Lacy Hassocks Fred Biggerstaff Asheville Raleigh Biggerstaff Boone Charlotte Durham

Piedmont League Games Tonight Highlight Local Matchups

Greensboro faces Henderson, Charlotte visits High Point, Asheville plays Winston, and Durham hosts Raleigh in tonight's Piedmont League slate.

Games Today Botton at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago

Today the schedule shows Botton facing Pittsburgh and Brooklyn meeting Chicago. The New York game visits St Louis while Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati.

Botton Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia Incinnatt

Baseball scores and standings from a round of games

Brooklyn beat Chicago 10 to 6 while New York and St Louis split to stand 1-1 and 2-2. Philadelphia lost to Cincinnati 6 to 7 as the two clubs hold 6-7 and 7-1 records respectively.

Pett. Lows .Eveess Tookiyn Seees New York Chicago Beeses Boston Eeeveeer

St. Louis at New York and Other NBA Matchups

Pairings list includes St. Louis versus New York, Detroit versus Washington, Cleveland versus Boston, and Chicago versus Philadelphia in a regional league schedule.

St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia

St. Louis and New York baseball results noted

A recap lists St. Louis at 9-2 and New York at 10-8, with Detroit and Washington at 2 and Cleveland 5 vs Boston 6. The terse box scores record standings and key early-season outcomes.

St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston

South Atlantic Tennis Tourney Opens at Sedgefield

Donald Cram of Nashville ranked as favorite as the South Atlantic singles event began at Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro July 20. The cotton states champion Wil- is also among contenders with the tourney underway.

Sedgefield Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro Donald Cram Nashville Tenn

Major League Leaders Across American and National Leagues

Major batting leaders include Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees with top averages 0.377 and 0.375, while Gehrig tops RBIs at 100. Gehrig also leads runs with 91. Ruth 78. Simmons and Hass share hits in the American League. Klein and Eng lish lead in the National League. Pitchers Grove and Clark post strong win totals.

Ruth Yankees Morgan Indians Gehrig Simmons Athletics Hass Webb Red Sox Manush Senators West Reynolds White Sox Chapman Johnson Tigers Grove Marberry Klein Phillies Hendrick Reds Davis Hogan Giants English Cubs Hornsby Cuyler L. Waner Pirates Bartell Terry Watkins Cardinals Ott Comorsky Clark Robins Bush Haines

Hines Secures No. 2 Seed in Mid-Atlantic Meet

Mer Hines of Columbia seeded second. Contenders include Jack Mooney of Atlanta, Lefty Bryan of Chattanooga runner up to Hines in the mid-Atlantic tournament at Charlotte, and Harley Shuford of Hickory who shared the doubles title with Hines.

Mer Hines Columbia D. C Jack Mooney Atlanta Lefty Bryan Chattanooga Tenn Hines Charlotte Harley Shuford Hickory N. C

Midweek and Weekend Basketball Schedule Shifts

Midweek pairings place Raleigh in Greensboro, High Point in Asheville, and Henderson in Durham. Weekend slate features Durham at High Point, Henderson at Charlotte, Greensboro at Winston-Salem, and Raleigh at Asheville.

Raleigh Greensboro High Point Asheville Henderson Durham Charlotte Winston-Salem

Gehrig Leads Yankee Rally With Pair of Homers

Lou Gehrig starred for the New York Yankees as they swept the Stars and Browns 10 9 and 8 2. He had seven at bats with five hits including his 27th and 28th homers and a triple driving in seven in the first game and two more in the nightcap. He moved five homers ahead of Babe Ruth and Chuck Klein among the league's four baggers.

Gayles Talbot, JR AP Sports Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Yanks Stars Browns Chuck Klein Jack Rothrock Averill Warstler Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Ston Senators Athletics Detroit Lloyd Brown Boston Mickey Ebbets Field Jack Sharkey Walker Dutchman Schmeling Tommy Loughran

Stars pace two strong wins with varied hitting

Yesterday's Stars report highlights Sylvester Johnson and Paul Derringer of the Cardinals holding the Giants to 15 hits across two games as they won twice 2-1. Frank O'Doul fueled the Robins with a triple, double and two singles against the Cubs. Lloyd Brown limited the Tigers to four hits and scored the winning run. Lou Gehrig drove in nine runs in a Yankees doubleheader against the Browns, homering twice and adding a triple and two singles. Phil Collins held the Reds to eight scattered hits in the second game of the Phillies double bill.

Nals Clarke Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Lefty O'Doul Robins Chicago Hollis Thurston Cincinnati Philadelphia Reds Phillies Phil Collins Associated Press Sylvester Johnson Paul Derringer Cardinals Giants Frank O’doul Cubs Lloyd Brown Senators Tige Lou Gehrig Yankees Browns

Dan Boone’s Team Debuts New Infield Twist

In a lighthearted sports note readers are reminded of Dan Boone’s team upgrading its infield into a five cylinder free wheeling system. Despite a 1-6 week record, the writer defends the experimental move as a common early-season carlike innovation.

Dan Boone Dan

Dan’s Hornets Face Tough Week With Hard Run Already

The article describes Dan racing through rough terrain near Durham and Raleigh, slipping five mile posts by before stopping near Henderson. He prepares for a Monday Tuesday series against the Hornets, noting opponents’ relentless style and the risk of slipping toward the cellar if not corrected.

Durham Raleigh Dan Henderson Hornets Greensboro

Brace Up High Point and Add Numbers in Last Column

The note urges High Point to adjust a basketball score by adding numerals to Charlotte's final column to avoid a singular game outcome.

Charlotte

Obsolete Customs Yield To Modern Life As Machines Rise

A reflection on how the mechanical age has transformed living standards and leisure. Old superstitions fade as automobiles airplanes swimming pools radios parks and golf courses reshape daily life and expectations. The era marks a shift away from remote controls of bygone traditions.

Sunday Beginnings and Ends in Puritan Times

The piece notes Puritan practice where Sunday began at sundown and lasted about twenty four hours, reserved for worship rest or frontier conflicts. It describes the stern Sabbath routine and references a Saturday evening shave at four o'clock as part of preparing for the day.

England Youngsters Edge U S In Davis Cup Interzone Final

Great Britain defeats the United States three matches to two to reach the Davis Cup challenge round against France starting Friday in Paris. Perry’s 6-3 8-10 6-3 6-3 win over Wood sealed the Britons’ victory after Austin’s straight-sets win over Shields.

Paris United States Great Britain Henry W Bunny) Austin Frederick J. Perry Frank Shields Sydney B. Wood Roland Garros Britain France Perry Wood Wuble Shields Austin George Lott John van Ryn George Patrick Hayes America

Reverence for Sunday Clashed With Daily Life

The account notes a man shaving only half his face by noon and leaving the other half unshaved until a weekday, illustrating a strenuous, humorous respect for Sunday in that era.

Sunday Fishing Ban At Municipal Lake Questioned

A local writer questions why fishing is prohibited at the municipal lake on Sunday afternoons while other sports like golf tennis swimming and auto travel are allowed. They argue residents should have equal access to recreation and challenge Puritanical restrictions.

Some of This and That Game Mix Breaks New Ground

A new game blends soccer, ice hockey, field hockey and polo with a kiddie car polo element. The activity combines elements of rough play and strategy, creating a multi discipline event for participants and spectators.

Maroon Baseball Captain William J Olson Named for 1932

Chicago University of Chicago first baseman William J Olson named captain of the 1932 nine. The report notes his two year tenure and reflects the era’s sports chatter. Contender Jack Sharkey is quoted commenting on strength and boxing bravado with playful third person rhetoric.

Jack Tommy Loughran Paul Swiderski Jack Sharkey Walker Mickey

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Pointers W. T. Peacock Raleigh Caps Beecages Sidney Wood Frank Piedmont League Winston Cess Eweerve Seeese Major League Schmeling's Peepers Max Carnera Laufer Cees Pet Herman Sam Langford Kip Brown Joe Shugrue Ionte Atell Black Bill Jack Dempsey Gene Tonney Gene Rous Sharkey U. S Pompton Lakes N. J Mickey Walker North Main
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