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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
2
The Olympics bar Paavo Nurmi from competition after a court decision declared him a professional. Finland threatens withdrawal as officials debate possible Nurmi matches and the future of their team.
Prancing Finn has remained silent since arriving at the Olympic village. Officials report no comment on the decision or potential professional offers already being received.
The Nurmi decision blocked any reconsideration and overshadowed preparations for the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. The event will feature a parade of 40 nations before 100000 spectators at the Olympic stadium tomorrow.
Results from yesterday show Durham defeating Greensboro 6 to 1 while Charlotte beats Wilmington and Winston. The schedule lists evening games with Durham at Greensboro Winston at Charlotte and Wilmington at Raleigh.
In Charlotte on July 29 the Piedmont loop leaders saw reduced percentages after yesterday's games. The Durham Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 8 to 1, while the Raleigh Caps topped the Greensboro Patriots 4 to 1 and 4 to 2. The Winston-Salem Twins moved to last place as Wilmington Pirates won 4 to 1, dropping the Twins to the cellar.
Piet, the Pirates second baseman, blasted six hits with two homers and nine RBIs as Pittsburgh overwhelmed the New York Giants 10 to 7 and 9 to 1. Born in Berwick Pa Piet rose from obscurity to star in the Texas league and big leagues.
The snippet notes three remaining events with teams Chicago and New York facing Cleveland. It lists matchups and venues briefly, implying a limited schedule.
A fragmented score slate shows Pittsburgh 10 to 9 over an unnamed foe, New York at 7 to 1, Brooklyn 9 to 6, St. James 6 to 8, Chicago 4, Boston Cincinnati 7, and Philadelphia 4. The garbled text lists multiple city teams and scores without full context or dates.
Tiny Butler allowed only three hits while receiving stellar defense as the Hornets were defeated. Dizenzo took the loss, surrendering 12 safeties and a Wolfe homer in the fifth. In game one George Petty drove in four runs with three hits in the seventh, and in game two Jit Benton belted a grand slam opportunity with two on.
Martin Baylin earned credit for Wilmington's victory over his former teammates. He controlled the pressure in the pins and a decisive sixth inning produced four runs. Hits by Allen Walsh Parks and McCrone drove in the four runs as Salveson surrendered 10 singles to Pirate batters.
Charlotte and Greensboro were set to meet Sunday afternoon with Bulls and Patriots in Durham also planning a game. A possible Charlotte versus Winston Salem matchup was under consideration as the Twins arrived for the regular series.
The State Corporation Commission approves Southern Public Utilities of Charlotte to absorb five North Carolina utility firms. The group includes North Carolina Public Service Company serving Greensboro, Caldwell Power in Lenoir and Granite Falls, Bradley Electric, County Service, and Surry Power Companies, with total capital around 750 000 dollars.
Chicago July 29 The juvenile handicap worth ten thousand dollars for two year olds will close Hawthorne’s meeting with its August 20 running. The feature caps a slate of major races at the Chicago track this season.
Henri Cochet defeated Wilmer Allison of Texas in four sets to secure the Davis Cup for France for the sixth straight year. Earlier, Jean Borotra won his singles match 6-4 6-2 8-6 6-4 over Ellsworth Vines of California in the day’s first singles.
In Paris on July 29, Jean Borotra defeated Ellsworth Vines 6-4 6-2 3-6 6-4, dealing the United States a setback as France’s Cochet and Allison prepared for the day’s concluding match.
National League leaders include Hurst batting .357 for the Phillies and Klein with 129 runs and 148 hits. Pittsburgh’s Swetonic tops pitching with 11 2 record. American League leaders show Foxx batting .360 with 139 hits and 41 homers for the Athletics. Gomez leads with 17 5.
Gastonia and Roanoke Rapids square off in the third and deciding game of the state American Legion junior baseball semi finals here today. Gastonia tied the series with a 1 to 0 victory, as Char lie Gardner limited Roanoke Rapids to four hits.
Benton drives in three runs with Stevenson Myers and Batterton. Caldwell and Myers have three-base hits. Benton belts a home run and steals come from Smith and Stevenson. Raleigh 6 Greensboro 4 in a game marked by five walks off Ostermueller and one off Flynn. Ostermueller fans six. Keen hits Caldwell. Ostermueller wild pitches. Umpires Mitchell and White.
Swimming schedule at the Salvation Army pool changes starting Monday August 1. On August 1 and each Monday thereafter the pool is open only to Salvation Army Sunday school members. Other days the pool remains open to everyone. Adjutant John O Beirne says it aims to attract non attenders to Sunday school without pressuring existing members.
United Press wrestling results show Ed Don George of Buffalo tied Henri De Glane of Montygal in Buffalo while Len MaCaluso of East Aurora drew with Pat McGill of Omaha and Art Mayer of Buffalo drew August Benkert of Belgium. In Hollywood John Pesek, ex Nebraska heavyweight, defeated Bull Hefner of Texas in straight falls.
Babe Ruth the famed slugger hit his 27th and 28th home runs against Cleveland, driving in seven runs in the game.
New York July 29 Benny Leonard aged 37 extended his comeback with a 10 round decision over Billy Townsend of Vancouver. Leonard weighed 151 pounds and led 8 rounds to 2 against his 144 pound opponent in the victory the 20th straight of his comeback bid.
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