This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
3
The write up notes a standout fielding performance with a double play in the third inning. Batteries were Potts and Younger for Piedmont SOK opposite Mann and Andrews.
Greensboro Patriots erased a 4 2 deficit on Welch field as Cherie Carroll’s squad rallied with several timely hits and smart baserunning. Rube Eldridge started for the Pointers and was roughed up, while Dock Ferris held the visitors to scattered scoring as the Patriots sealed the win with a ninth inning rally.
Two base hits by Teague and Carrol highlight scoring as Greensboro edges High Point 5 to 4. Eldridge fans 1 Ferris 2 while Waldron, Roman, Wacha and Eldridge assist on defense. Attendance 1450 at the game with umpires Walsh and Clark.
The battle for first place opens this afternoon as the Bulls challenge the leaders with Red Day starting for Pierre. The Bleachers urged rallies in the seventh and ninth innings as both teams push for early advantage in the standings.
The Pointers bounced back after a defeat last Thursday caused by Bill Hughes. They gained a winless week’s tally of two from Danville and three from the Patri ots, signaling a fresh chance for another winning streak.
Yesterday's game and others show Rube Eldridge needs four full days rest to deliver his best effort. When the old wing is rested he is practically unbeatable, the records indicate.
Ferris pitched a fairly good game but the outcome hinged on air tight pitching from the opponent. The article notes Ferris battled through the innings while the other team kept runs off the board with precise pitching.
Patriot right fielder Donaldson remains suspended and his spot in the lineup was filled by Saddler yesterday, amid team adjustments in the garden.
Caviness tops walking seven men as Irby shines with four hits in five at bats. Sessions moves to second and Danielly hauls in a long ninth inning fly. Ferris adds a two year al hit off Rube while fans rally as the team climbs to the lead.
Report of the condition of the Home Banking Company at High Point North Carolina as of June 30 1921. It lists capital stock surplus undivided profits deposits subject to check time certificates cash in vault and savings deposits, with cashier’s checks outstanding. Basil H Hedgecock sworn as cashier with notary H A Cecil, and directors Ht S Ragan and T J Wrenn attest.
A tight game slips from the team as Blakey disappoints at short and Bill Waldr on misplays a hard grounder allowing runs. A better handling could have halted the damage, with Moore driving the misplayed ball through.
Ernest Carter, the genial score keeper and press agent, is cited as the best in the league for obtaining accurate attendance figures. He sits near the gate and counts every fan as they enter the stadium.
The Elks band will perform at Welch field tomorrow to lift the spirits of the home team between innings. Fans recall the last concert at the park when the music drowned out all other sound and energized the players for a big showing.
Durham Bulls defeated Danville 10 to 7 in Durham yesterday to maintain their winning run. Shang Roberts of Greensboro past year served in left field for Durham. notable pitching by Wilhelm Wright Thompson Moore Caviness Conley batteries.
In a five inning game on English street grounds yesterday afternoon the Pickett mill nine defeated Piedmont Hosiery 5 to 3 in a well played contest. Leonard played second base for the Pickett team.
In Raleigh on July 29 Hughes delivered strong pitching as Raleigh defeated Winston-Salem 5 to 1. He allowed six hits and notched his eighteenth win of the season, with support from Spencer Gatchel and Weir behind the plate.
Baseball scores from yesterday include Philadelphia 3 over Detroit 2 and Detroit 9 over Boston 4. New York 6 defeated St. Louis 0, Chicago 8 over Washington 6, Pittsburgh 4 over New York 6, Cincinnati 1 over Boston 2, and St. Louis 9 overwhelmed Philadelphia 0.
American Association standings show Toledo 4 and Minneapolis 6, Louisville 7 and Milwaukee 9, IndianapolisKansas City game postponed due to rain while other games remain unscheduled.
International scores show Baltimore beating Newark 10 to 9 while Rochester led 6 to 2 and Buffalo trailed. Jersey City–Reading failed to play and Syracuse–Toronto reports wet grounds affecting the game.
Birmingham beats Atlanta 6 to 3 while Memphis defeats Chattanooga 11 to 5. Little Rock and Nashville finish 7 apiece as other games remain unscheduled.
Suffolk defeated Petersburg 7 to 1 while Newport News beat Norfolk 6 to 4 and Richmond won over Portsmouth 7 to 2. Wilson edged Rocky Mount 4 to 3 in a separate match-up.
The record shows Charlotte 11 and Augusta 18 with Spartanburg at 7 and Greenville at 12. Charleston-Columbia is not scheduled.
High Point announces the Thomas Ville road pool will open to the public Saturday at 1 PM. Owner W. W. Raper says the facility is nearly complete and will also be open Sunday at 1 PM. The modern natatorium features bath houses and rentable bathing suits for visitors.
Judge Royal presided over a light municipal court session with several notable dispositions. Henry Cunningham was acquitted of assault, Asa Jester found not guilty of cruelty to animals, and Will Taylor’s assault charge was dismissed. Walter McLean faced traffic ordinance charges and incurred costs. Will Gary and James Sullivan saw their cases continued, likely to be tried Saturday morning. Canada reports nearly 500 fox farms.
Chicago July 29. Police Sgt Henry D Kellogg shot Lemuel Achely attorney and wounded himself twice after being dispossessed of property and fined for contempt of court in Judge McDonald's court today.
A nurse with Marine hospital experience extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues. She cites relief from catarrhal mucus and inflammation and suggests one dose with money refund. Available at Hart Drug Co and Randleman Drug Co in Randleman North Carolina.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.