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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1931

Page

2

Brooklyn Robins Rise in National League Title Chase

In Brooklyn tonight the Robins seek to pressure the St. Louis Cardinals after climbing to second place by defeating the Cubs 4 3 with Frank O Doul driving in three runs. The Giants dropped a game as Fred Fitzsimmons faltered and Dave Bancroft faced suspension while the A s beat Chicago and the Red Sox edged Cleveland in a ten inning thriller. Showers paused St Louis New York and Boston Pittsburgh games with open dates for Phillies Cincinnati.

Hugh & Fullerton, SR Brooklyn Brooklyff Robins St. Louis Cardinals Robin Giants St. Louis Garda New York Fred Fitz Simmons Fitz Frisch Cy Rigler Dave Bancroft John McGraw Philadelphia Athletics Boston Sox A's Chicago Washington Detroit Red Sox Cleveland Wes Ferrell Athletics Vic Frasier White Sox Senators Boston Pittsburgh Phillies Cincinnati

Piedmont League Postponements Highlight Rainwashed Night

Rain storms in the Piedmont League halted all games after three lower clubs upset leaders in a volatile slate. Charlotte was to host Winston-Salem, Greensboro faced Henderson, Asheville met Charlotte, and Durham played Raleigh as moving day arrived.

Charlotte High Point Greensboro Henderson Asheville Winston-Salem Durham Raleigh Pointers Hornets Winston

Wine and Kimrey Fight Tonight in Southside Rail Park

Frankie Wine of Montana and Dewey Kimrey of the Carolinas square off in a one round bout at Southside Rail Park tonight with preliminaries starting around 8 15. The card promotes Winston Salem baseball and features Al Massey in a semi final against an unnamed opponent.

Frankie Wine Montana Add Warren Pride of the Carolinas Warren Kimrey South al Massey Winston-Salem Baseball Club Phil Pritchard

Yesterday's Stars in Major Leagues Rise to Occasion

Frank O'Doul and Robins-Clouted Cubs combine for two doubles and a single driving in three runs including the winning tally. Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey of the Cardinals spark four runs against the Giants. Hay Hayworth of the Tigers hits a decisive ninth inning triple scoring Koenig. Waite Hoyt of the Athletics wins his fourth straight, beating the Tigers. Wiley Moore of the Red Sox provides effective relief to outpace the Indians in ten innings.

Frank O’doul Robins Cub Jim Bottomley Chick Hafey Cardinals Giants Hay Hayworth Tigers Koenig Senators Waite Hoyt Athletics Wiley Moore Red Sox Indians

Girl Track Star Is Branded Professional

CHICAGO July 22 AP Helém Filkey a track star has been branded professional by the Amateur Athletic Union for selling medals and trophies at meets Avery Brundage AAU President says selling trophies to meets by athletes is banned and applies to women Miss Filkey will be barred from the National Championships in New Jersey on Saturday

Chicago Helém Filkey Cams Amateur Athletic Union Slice Avery Brundage Nho North Carolina Gardner

How They Stand Piedmont and American League Notes

In Piedmont League action tonight High Point visits Asheville Raleigh plays Greensboro Winston faces Charlotte and Henderson meets Durham all games postponed yesterday due to rain. In the American League today Chicago visits Boston St Louis travels to Washington Detroit meets New York Cleveland goes to Philadelphia Boston defeats Cleveland 3 to 2 Detroit 4 Washington 3 Philadelphia 10 Chicago 6 New York St Louis game postponed by rain.

High Point Asheville Raleigh Greensboro Winston Charlotte Henderson Durham Chicago Boston St. Louis Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia New York-St. Louis Charlotte Eeeteee Eeces Winston Oseseees Heville Ubs Washington Weer Cleveland Ereneee

National League Matchups Feature City Showdowns

Boston versus Chicago, Brooklyn facing Pittsburgh, New York meeting Cincinnati, and Philadelphia traveling to St. Louis in league play.

St Louis 8 New York 5 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 3

Scores show St Louis defeated New York 8 to 5 while Brooklyn beat Chicago 4 to 3 in the listed games. The brief results summarize four matchups.

Lido Pool Sunday Swimming Meets Attract Crowds

Sunday meets at Lido Beach pool near Greensboro attract good crowds with weekly competition and season long scoring. A silver loving cup awaits the season champion with runners up honored. life guards and pool management push to form a team for the South Atlantic swimming meet in Charlotte. Last Sunday's winners include Guirkin Baker N Thorburn B Thorburn Craven Pearce. Public invitation extended.

Lido Beach Greensboro Charlotte Guirkin Baker B. Thorburn N. Thorburn Craven Pearce N. Thorburn

Cold Orange Juice Advice for Hot Mornings

Keep oranges in the ice box to avoid diluting juice with ice. This method preserves palatability on hot mornings by chilling the juice without watering it down.

Ben Chapman Outruns Dusty Cooke as Ruth Bets and Breaks Even

New York July 22 Yankee speedster Ben Chapman won a race against Dunty Cooke sending Babe Ruth back to even money after he had lost a $120 bet on Myril Hoag vs Sam Byrd. Ruth had earlier backed Henry Johnson over Lyn Lary and Chad Kimsey over Lou Gehrig, all losses.

New York Ben Chapman Yankee Babe Ruth New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Myril Hoag Sam Byrd Hoag Byrd Henry Johnson Lyn Lary Chad Kimsey Browns Lou Gehrig Kimsey Chapman Dunty Cooke Cooke

Walker and Sharkey Meet in a Heavyweight Showdown

Mickey Walker of Brooklyn battles Sharkey, the Boston sailor, in a 15 round heavyweight clash. Analysts give Walker little chance against the taller heavier foe, but a win would lift him into title contention while betting markets fear a Sharkey defeat could end his title hopes. State commission enforces a no foul rule for the first time in a major heavyweight bout.

Herbert W. Barker Associated Press New York Walker Jack Brooklyn Ebbets Hearse Mik Fund Mickey Rumson N. J Battler Sharkey Sailor Man Max Schmeling State Commission

Major League Leaders Highlight Top Batters and Pitchers

Stats from games through July 21 show Klein of Philadelphia leading batting at .358 with 129 hits and 23 home runs. Pitching leaders include Grove of the Athletics with 19 wins and 2 losses, while Haines and Marberry pace various pitching and stealing marks across leagues.

Associated Press Klein Phillies Hogan Giants English Cubs Uns Hornsby Dana Bartell Terry Watkins Cards Ott Cuyler Comorosky Pirates Bush Haines Cardinals Ruth Yankees Morgan Indians Gehrig Pares Yankees Bishop Athletics

Fights Last Night in St Louis and Indianapolis

In St Louis Dave Knoest of 8J Louis knocked out Big Boy Peterson of New Orleans in the third. In Indianapolis Jackie Brady of Syracuse outpointed Jackie Purvis of Indianapolis over ten rounds.

ST. Louis Dave Knoést J. Louis Big Boy Peterson New Orleans Indianapolis Jackie Brady Syracuse N. Y Jackie Purvis

Scrap Iron and Steel Reuse Totals Annually

The Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel reports 30,000 tons of scrap iron and steel reclaimed each year with most of it remelted into steel ingots.

The Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel

Adams-Millis Hosts Greensboro in Return Basketball Game

Adams-Millis, a strong local industrial league nine, meets Greensboro’s Mack-Judson-Voehringer at Willis Park tonight at 8 15. The first meeting in Greensboro ended in a loss for Adams-Millis and the home team plans their strongest lineup to avenge that defeat.

Adams-Millis Mack-Judson-Voehringer Greensboro Willis Park Gate City Nine

Seeded players reach quarter finals in South Atlantic tennis

At Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro seven seeds won second round matches to reach the quarter finals of the South Atlantic tournament. Poole of Greensboro advances by defeating Sidney Payne Jr. Yale. Remaining seeds all won in straight sets.

Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro Jimmy Poole Wag Sidney Payne, Jr Yale Poole Wilmer Hines Columbia 8. C Poole-Payne Lefty Bryan Chattanooga Melvin Tarpley Tampa Fla Jack Mooney Atlanta Arthur Hefidux Lakeland Lefioir Wright Charlotte Lucas Abels High Point N. C Hines Shuford Bob Proctor L. C. Burwell, Jr

Booster Night Game Rescheduled For Next Tuesday At Wall Park

Rain postponed the Boosters Night game between the Pointers and the Charlotte Hornets. The program will move to next Tuesday with the Pointers hosting the Tourists at Wall Park. Tickets from last night’s sale will be honored, and additional tickets go on sale all week.

Asheville Pointers Charlotte Hornets Wall Park Ashesville Kennedy Klan Land of the Sky Dad Booné Guy Morton Painters Mouhd George Whitted Durham Bulls Durham Bulls Pla Saturda

Properly drain hoses to protect rubber and fabric

Always let the garden hose drain before winding it up. Water left in the hose can cause rot and damage to the rubber and fabric.

Flooring boards warp or fail when walked on

If floor boards are not properly laid or attached they will break under weight. The trouble may stem from improper nailing warp or twisting of boards or joists or overall faulty floor construction.

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Walker-Sharkey Frank O'Doul Lan Ana Jean Arthur Carl Dane Geo. K. Arthur Broadway Lawrence Tibbett Grace Moore Snub Pollard Paramount Harold Lloyd Dorothy Mackaill Fox News Ve Menjou Gay Lothario Adolphe Menjou Irene Dunne Ernest Torrence Neil Hamilton Badanova Charlie Chase Hong Kong Piedmont By Paul Simmons Wine Kimirey Southside Park Blacksmith St. Louis Weber Lido Pool Dusty Cooke Major League Webb Manush Simmons West Reynolds Johnson Grove Marberry High Point Ice and Coal CO West Broad Luke Abels Lenoir Wright Sedgefield Commonwealth North Carolina Bank and Trust Company North Carolina Bank Wilmington Salisbury Spencer Burlington Tarboro Monroe Raleigh Rocky Mount Scotland Neck Kinston
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