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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1930
Page
5
French riders clinched victory over American opponents in the Davis Cup cycling event. The race stretched across a 3000 mile course with competitive action reported daily. Six Piedmont clubs remain in a tight race for loop supremacy as results roll in.
An Associated Press sports note reports an unexpected display during yesterday’s games. Bono Lashee Os provided the leading figures as the event unfolded with notable performances by Peat.
The Tour of France spans nearly 3000 miles around France with 100 riders from seven nations. Forty professionals form teams representing France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Germany while amateurs include riders from Switzerland and Luxembourg. Daily distances varied as mountains challenged riders and many dropped out.
In Auteuil France defeats America four matches to one to retain the Davis Cup. Borotra clinches the series with a five set win over George Lott and Cochet defeats Bill Tilden as the American champ suffers the sole point. Tilden and Borotra announce retirement from Davis Cup play.
The Piedmont League features Raleigh at Henderson Winston Salem at High Point and Durham at Greensboro with night games noted. In the South Atlantic League Charlotte at Columbia Asheville at Augusta and Greenville at Macon are on the schedule. American League action has Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Philadelphia.
National League fixtures include Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, and Cincinnati at Chicago, outlining three key city battles across the circuit.
Yesterday’s stars included Fred Marberry of the Senators who toppled the White Sox 10-1 with three hits. Wes Ferrell of the Indians earned his 16th win by scattering seven Athletics’ hits. Cuccinello Sukeforth Stripp and Ford of the Reds teamed on a triple play halting a Cubs rally. Goose Goslin homered three times and triple driven in six in a Browns-Red Sox double bill. Al Bool of the Pirates added a double and triple for five runs against the Giants. Johnson and Sell of the Cards held the Braves to ten hits in a doubleheader, winning both games.
Ottawa reports Canada votes after a 58 day campaign as 4,000,000 voters choose 245 members for the House of Commons. Conservatives led by R B Bennett seek at least 34 more seats to unseat the Liberals who have ruled 12 years, stressing tariff and unemployment. Liberal Premier W L Mackenzie King promotes imperial trade preference aligned with Finance Minister Dunning's budget.
British police report a rise in art thefts this year. A Reynolds portrait and a matching Countess of Minto portrait were taken from the Earl of Minto’s London home while the family dined out, along with a string of 300 pearls and jewels valued at about 190 600 dollars.
An advertisement claims piles stem from lower bowel congestion and only an internal medicine can remove the cause. It promotes HEM-ROID to relieve congestion, strengthen affected parts, and offers a money back guarantee through Mann Drug Co. if it fails to end pile misery.
Armour the Detroit pro shot 64 in the fourth round to tie Leo Diegel for the 72 hole lead at 277. Both players booked exhibition matches yesterday so the playoff was scrapped and the title to be decided over 86 holes at Hamilton Country Club Wednesday.
Phil Scott holds an 18 pound weight edge over American W L Stribling as they prepare for tonight’s Wimbledon heavyweight clash. Weigh ins show Stribling at 188 and Scott at 208.5 with the referee to be named ringside from four candidates.
London boxing fans pack Wimbledon Stadium for a heavyweight bout between W L Young Stribling of Macon Georgia and Phil Scott the London champion. Attendance eyed at 30 000 to 35 000 as British officials dispute Schmeling's title claim and deem the winner a strong claimant.
St Louis beat Boston 2 to 0 and Pittsburgh defeated New York 10 to 8. Chicago won 5 to Cincinnati 6. Philadelphia stood 6 to 6 after heavy action as Brooklyn logged 106 to 9. Washington defeated Chicago 10 to 1 and New York fell to Detroit 3 to 7. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 4 to 7 and Boston won 9 to 6 against St Louis 10 to 9.
Jersey City 5 2 Baltimore 10 5 Newark 8 3 Reading 2 9 Montreal 4 1 Buffalo 8 3 Toronto 5 4 Rochester 8 3
Houston defeated Shreveport 6 to 0 while San Antonio beat Dallas 14 to 10. Fort Worth topped Waco 13 to 10 and Wichita Falls edged Beaumont 8 to 5 in the Texas League action.
Nashville 9 6 leads, Mobile 3 5, Memphis 1 5, Birmingham 5, Little Rock 5 4, Atlanta 9 5, New Orleans 13 3, Chattanooga 1 5 in a compact tally of team records and results.
The record shows Louisville 4 to 12, Toledo 3 to 13, St Paul 1 to 21, Milwaukee 4 to 13, Minneapolis 7 to 4, Kansas City 6 to 12, Columbus 12 to 11, and Indianapolis 11.
In the Southeastern League Selma defeated Montgomery 4 to 1 while Tampa beat Pensacola 3 to 2. Only two games were played on the schedule.
In thirty years since Western Samoa came under American jurisdiction the territory’s population has grown by about 1994 percent according to the report.
American League leaders include Simmons batting .893 with 142 hits by Hodapp and Ruth leading in runs with 199 and RBIs at 114. Gehrig tops home runs with 38 and McManus leads doubles and steals. National League leader Klein hits .405 with 154, 110 RBIs, 9 runs, and 33 doubles. O'Doul adds 33 doubles, Comorosky 13 triples, Wilson 32 home runs, Cuyler 26 steals.
In the Sally League Macon hosts Greenville in a key opening series as the Peaches chase leadersafter a narrow win by Greenville last week to tighten the race. Charlotte opens at Columbia then hosts Macon for a seven game road swing, with Asheville and Augusta also on the schedule.
Greenville returns home after the series to face Augusta as the circuit’s runner-up berth shifts following last week’s results. Augusta had a fair week but ceded the runner-up place they had taken from Charlotte after losing the final series to Columbia.
Utah state figures show tax collections have doubled over the past eleven years, reflecting sustained growth in revenue and fiscal activity across the period.
Washington children delight in jointed colored cardboard Mother Goose figures made by society matron Mrs George Oakley Totten. Her seven year old son shows interest and she plans to craft painted tin versions next.
Clerks in New South Wales press for a 33 percent wage rise with cushioned seats free teas and reduced hours to 35 per week. They demand three months holiday after ten years and no dismissals without union boss consent in a submission to the Arbitration Court.
In Brisbane Australia the pearling industry attributes falling pearl prices to the Soviet regime in Russia. Once pearls were sought in Russia as charms before the revolution, but belief in their value has faded under Soviet rulers.
Johnny Lehman defeated Ira Church in the final to win the championship and then outshot Charles Evans Jr. in a playoff for medal honors. Lehman and Evans tied at 147 in medal play. Lehman shot 78 to Evans 87 as Beverly Country Club hosted the event.
New York July 28 Ernie Schaaf the rising Boston heavyweight faces Johnny Risko of Cleveland in Philadelphia tonight in a ten round main event. Schaaf seeks a strong showing while Risko is favored despite Schaaf's recent wins. The card also features Babe Hunt versus Ted Sandwina in a ten round semi final.
Doris tells Youth that Papa is pleased she is a poet. Youth asks if so, and Doris replies with a playful remark about her last boyfriend being an amateur boxer who Papa tried to eject.
The author outlines two critical shots the short pitch with a bunker between ball and cup and a long approach putt with uncertain borrow. Advices include shortening the back swing to a half or three quarter swing and using a left biased club such as a niblick to strike firmly without lifting the ball.
The Pointers host Winston for a back to back 8 15 pm series at Willis Park tonight and tomorrow. Pitcher Bob Durham aims for wins as Henderson clings to leadership with five of eight recent games decided favorably.
Durham Bulls unleashed 107 hits last week to rise to second place behind Greensboro in a tight race. They travel to Greensboro to face Brummitt's Gate City club and then return to Durham for Raleigh series and early August games in High Point.
The article notes six clubs remain in a tight Bip and tuck race with Raleigh's Caps performing aggressively. Caps' surge is highlighted by their rising number of wins as the chase nears the final stretch.
The Haleymen extended their hot stretch by winning six of eight recent games, showcasing a dominant early-season run and strong form across multiple matchups.
This week features matchups across Winston-Salem High Point Greensboro Raleigh Durham and Henderson. Games run Monday through Saturday with teams including Winston-Salem High Point Durham Greensboro Raleigh Henderson and Durham.
Charlotte card features former Georgia Tech football star Father Lumpkin boxing Dewey Kimrey in a ten round heavyweight bout. Salisbury boxer Bill Feimster defends vs Al Massey in an eight round semi final.
Naples leads Italy’s largest cities in the May 1 census with 980,338 residents, Milan close behind at 972,177, a gap that narrowed from 12,243 at year end. Rome is listed with 31,216 in the same release.
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