Tennis teams here for big matches
New York reports the arrival of Australasian and British Isles teams for the Davis cup buildup at Forest Hills. Australians face Canada in Toronto to decide the British Isles opponent, with a high profile British Australian clash in Pittsburgh August 4–6 seen as a highlight of the series.
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One Buck Per Lock Hauser Earns From Home Runs
Milwaukee first baseman Joe Hauser, age 21, receives one dollar per home run from his brother, a policeman, with $11 saved by mid July. The piece notes Babe Ruth reportedly earned about $500 per homer and over $100,000 in 1920 from bonuses and salary, while Hauser aims for bigger earnings.
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Pointers Fall 5 1 As Hughes Shines In Raleigh Loss
The Pointers were defeated 5 to 1 by Raleigh as Bill Hughes pitched strongly. Ned Holt hit a homer for High Point, while Raleigh capitalized on Rube Eldridge’s errors and scored runs in the third, fifth and seventh innings.
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Virginians Fall to Greensboro in Fast Pace League Game
Virginia team played a quick league contest against Greensboro, ending at 5:20 pm after both pitchers worked fast and most outs came in short sequences. The loss marked a heart breaking setback recorded in a season league game.
Irby Shines With Seven Put Outs In Standout Display
Irby stood out in yesterday's game recording seven put outs. In the sixth inning he retired the side by trapping all center field fly balls.
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Lennox Shines In Shortstop Game For Raleigh
In contrast to Wednesday’s exhibition, Lennox delivered a brilliant performance at shortstop for Raleigh, accepting ten chances and handling them cleanly.
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Eldridge supplies rare two-error day in tough loss
Old timers recall no two error game from Rube Eldridge until yesterday. Jesse pitched well enough to win, with only two earned runs against him. Better luck next time, Rube.
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Box Score Highlight from High Point Game
Box score details show WE lost to High Point with innings 6 0 2 0 2 0 1 and 6 1 0 0 0 0 0. Two-base hit by Hughes and a home run by Holt. Dor ey and others credited with sacrifices. Raleigh had 2 RBIs, High Point 1. Time 1:20. Attendance 750. Umpires O Keefe and Birthe.
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Hughes Delivers Sharp Pitch In Slim Outing
Hughes turned in one of his best pitches this season as only thirty men faced the speedy right hander. Turhes also hit a double and showed speed on the bases, though support from teammates was fruitless.
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Red Hick Homers Early But Pointers Miss Lead to Victory
Red Hick hit a first inning homer over center field with no runners aboard. Hughes pitched well later, retiring the Puointers with easy fly balls as the game progressed, shaping the outcome toward a victory for his team.
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Star hurler belts out stellar eighth inning catch
Bill Waldron made an a sterling catch of a fly ball in the eighth. Johnson hit the pellet far back of second base line and Birmingham Bill ran back and trapped it over his shoulder.
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Pill Pierre Top Catcher In League On High Hit Fouls
The record praises Pill Pierre as the league’s best catcher on high hit foul balls. It notes Bill’s return marks an out, suggesting a decisive defensive edge and game impact.
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Outfield at Webb Field Gets Freshly Cut
The grass in the Webb Field outfield has been clipped and is described as in the best condition of the season, signaling improved playing surface quality.
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Fans Rally Over Telegraphed Kick Commentary
Fans vocally react to a telegraph company broadcast causing an uproar at a local game. The exchange centers on a disputed kick call and perceived bias in the telecast. Local officials say reviews will follow as adjustments are considered.
White Sox pitcher extends win streak as singles spark offense
Ted Faber earned his twentieth straight win for the Chicago White Sox despite allowing sixteen hits. In other baseball news high point outfielder Mike Roman shows natural position skills and strong hands trapping fly balls. Scores from other cities failed to post due to delays at the CCAL park and the split season proposal in the South Atlantic association failed to pass two thirds. Columbia and Charles on led against the measure. Philadelphia managed only one run on sixteen singles.
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Frennick Set to Start Against Danville This Afternoon
Frennick will likely take the mound against Danville this afternoon after several days rest and is expected to deliver a strong pitching effort.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Major Leagues
Detroit routed Washington 7 to 2, Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 1, St Louis won 8 to 1 over Boston, and Cleveland led New York 17 to ? in a set of yesterday results.
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National baseball scores show mixed results across cities
Philadelphia and Chicago beat Brooklyn and St. Louis 1 2 to 1. Boston and Pittsburgh, New York and Cincinnati games postponed due to wet ground.
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Local Scores Card From Weekend Grid
Birmingham 3 over Mobile 0. Atlanta 7 over Nashville 6. Chattanooga 7 to 0 against. Little Rock 2 to Memphis 9. New Orleans 6.
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Scores from American Association games
Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 6 to 3 while St. Paul and Minneapolis posted 3 and 4 runs respectively. Columbus erupted for 38 runs as Kansas City fell to Louisville 7 to 6 in a high scoring slate.
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International Newark Defeated Reading in Narrow Match
In a crowded sports card, Newark edged Reading 4 to 5 as Toronto won 7 to 5 against Buffalo. Syracuse and Rochester posted 2 9 and 6 7 records respectively while Jersey City hosted Baltimore despite rain.
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Local High School Scores From Tidewater Matches
Virginia area games include Rocky Mount 17 over Petersburg Portsmouth 1 and Suffolk 0. Newport News 5 defeated Richmond 8. Norfolk 7 lost to Wilson 8 in a 5 inning contest.
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Surgery Recap of Local Resident at Guilford General Hospital
W. E. Snow of 214 South Main Street underwent an appendectomy last night at Guilford General Hospital. The operation was performed for appendicitis and is reported without complications.
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Brigands Issue Safe Conduct Permits in Bandit‑Ruled Area
Brigand bands near Mienchow China operate through middlemen selling safe‑conduct permits to travelers who pay the price set by brigand chiefs for passage.
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Japan Plans Electrification of Main Rail Lines
TOKIO July 22. Japan plans to electrify its railroads with electric engines on main lines for passenger trains.
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