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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

13

Blair Wins His Second Carolinas Amateur Title

Blair defeats Bachman 3 up with 2 to play at Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro N C to claim his second Carolinas amateur title in three years. Bachman of Rome Ga now playing under Sedgefield banner pushed to the end but Blair held the edge after a strong morning round. The second flight saw L B Orrel of Wilmington beat G L Bryson of Charlotte one up on the 39th hole.

Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro N. C Tully Blair Sedgefield Club Carolinas Little Johnny Bachman Rome Sedgefield Blair Charleston Bachman L. B. Orrel Wilmington G. L. Bryson Charlotte

Winston-Salem Twins sweep Patriots in doubleheader

The Winston-Salem Twins beat the Greensboro Patriots in both ends of a doubleheader 12 to 6 and 7 to 4. First game highlights include Kilpatrick homering and multiple run batted in by Miller, Bryan, Evans and others. Second game features Sullivan earning the win as Winston-Salem plates six in the opener and holds on for the 7-4 victory.

Winston-Salem Winston-Salem Twins Greensboro Patriots Greensboro Ab H.O. A EB Kilpatrick Prangen Jrummette Baker Faerrie Cece Proruss Salem Ch Sieves SY Rand Meow Angerson Potios Bogisce Erstey Peel Aiaeee Ls SRG Soaggr Greensboro Sterling Bray Crews Yeager Morgan Atoundance Prance Parris Whiteman Anderson Popto Peeies Miuer Iks Inings R. Greensboro Kilpatrick Brandon Harrill Forrest Miller Sullivan Bryan Evans Brown Maltby Parrish Dubuque Turner Cox Kepshaw Durham Az Alisbury High Point Winston Henderson Finlding Durham Shu Salisbury Branch S'bury Durh Parrish Green Cox, Green L Jones S'bury Baker Green Boone H P Kahdot Bury Ufea Bray W Wood Sal Ford, H. P Ellerbee H P Anderson W S Mitchell Whitted A ” Young, Green Diehl Tauby Durh Sindley Durh Brummitt Green Cato al Galloway Os Brandon Green Heffner Sal Davis A Quo Or Phelps Durh Lavorsi Gs Walters Ie O'Malley Craft Head Forrest W S Williams H P. of Wolfe oOo Barker Greens Iga R. Jones Sal.h P Taylor Durh J. Jones Harrill Greens Jayner Hend Gallagher Sal McGuire W mM Reid Aes Durh Cook, Hend Ranva H. P Ce 'Ee Boggs Ness Warmington Acosta Williamson Durh Stegal Ikr Smith Greens Draghetti Townsend Bryan W . S A. Smith Pekes Iss McRae Murphy Conklin Ray Beener Huffman al P Wilson Green Lanning Ufeman Sal KK Smith Green Turner Greens Ted Hendaaa Barnes Stirling Grene H. P I Yeager Seer Zinn Lowthian Alvarez McRae H Pp Perry Durh Stegal Sal Jones Dee Eeree Perritt Tb Jayner Hearn Moose Caviness Ormand Fowler Vinson Joliff

White Sox and Red Sox split four game series

In Boston on June 8, Chicago and Boston Americans split their four game set. The White Sox won 7 2 behind Fred Lyons who drove in three runs. The Red Sox won the nightcap 4 1.

Boston Chicago Boston Americans White Sox Fred Lyons Red Sox Ebmeuie Ase US Merecias Watwood BAO Sesesih Manse St Ees Zoom Nia Bek Boston Ab R H Po Bk Moluroon Scarritt Moise Aoe Ae Nerigeny W. Barrett Gaston Roia O. E Faber Connally Riorro POMOR Taitt Searritt Narlesky Todt Hoffman Rothrock M. Gaston Regan Reeves Geisel Owens

Harper and Wilson Spark 9th Inning Rally

Runs batted in by Hornsby, Wilson, and Harper fuel a late Chicago win over Boston. McMillan English and Taylor contribute two base hits, Harper and Wilson homer, and Hornsby files a stolen base.

jOnce Xharper Carlson Bush Hartnett Bogor Hornsby Wilson Harper McMillan English Talor Wilso Smith James Taylor Sisler Chicago Boston Blake R. Smith Penn Rikoer Laughlin Hart Reds Hita New York Roush Welch Sindstrom Terry Reese Jackson Hogan Walker Purdy Kelly Ford Gooc Luke Forth Luque Cincinnati Lindstrom Quigley Moran Pfirman Pai Sheriff Blake Cub Basto Arleéon Richbourg Maguire A If Harper Clark Bell Maranville R Smith J Moore Cuyler Grimm MeMillan Grace Heathcote

Charlotte Splits Two With Macon

Macon wins the second game 5 to 1 after taking the first 4 to 2 in a Charlotte doubleheader at home in Charlotte North Carolina. Richardson hurled masterful ball for Macon in the nightcap while Newsome Corley and Luebbe appear in the box scores for Charlotte.

Charlotte Macon N. C Richardson Hornets Newsome Corley McClung Luebbe Thompson Trippe Brown

Asheville Defeats Spartanburg 9 to 1 in Rain-Shortened Game

In Asheville, North Carolina, June 8, rain delays shortened the double header. Asheville beat Spartanburg 9 to 1 as Gallivan Vaughn and Knox led the pitching and Shaney Kennedy contributed offensively in a game delayed by showers.

Asheville Spartanburg N. C Spartanbu Gallivan Vaughn Knox Shaney Kennedy

Columbia Takes Two By Defeating Augusta In Double Bill

The Columbia Comets won both games against Augusta in a doubleheader, 5 to 3 in each contest. Gribble, Schriner, Erickson, and Hunter starred for Columbia, while Boswell, Killeen, Schriner, Chagnon, and OConnell helped Augusta. Weather noted as rainy in Greenville.

Columbia S. C Columbia Comets Augusta Gribble Schriner Erickson Hunter Boswell Killeen Chagnon O’connell Greenville-Knoxville

Highlanders Beat Thomas Mills 4-3 In Narrow Win

The Highlanders defeated the Thomas Mills team 4-3 yesterday afternoon in a tight game. Ball relieved Dennis in the sixth, Yow pitched for the losers, and Warner led Highland with the bat while Willard had three hits for Thomas Mills.

Highlanders Thomas Mills Dennis Ball Young Yow Warner Highland Willard Thomas Millis Thomas Hosiery Mills McDonald Young, Yow

Calgary Stampede to host large cowboy gathering

Calgary Alberta expects one of the largest assemblies of cowboys for the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede set July 8 to 13. The bucking broncho winner earns 2300 dollars and a trophy naming him North America's Champion Broncho Buster as part of 4400 dollars in total prizes.

Calgary Alberta North America

Globe Parlor Defeats Myrtle Desk In Tight Duel

The Globe Parlor baseball club edged Myrtle Desk 6 4 in a pitcher duel between Smith and Brogdon. Apple’s fielding stood out while Holcombe and Babe Smith led at the plate with strong hitting. Smith had three hits in four turns and Holcombe added two hits including a homer.

Globe Parlor Baseball Club Myrtle Desk Smith Brogdon Apple Holcombe Babe Smith

Stehli Silk Mills Overpowers High Point Yarn Mills

The Stehli Silk Mill baseball team defeated High Point Yarn Mills 9 to 4 at Welch Field yesterday afternoon. Andrews pitched well with strong support from his defense. Yarn Mills scratched for two runs in the last inning before Poole made a crucial catch to preserve the win. Blue relieved Jones and held High Point to one run the rest of the way. Score by innings shows Stehli leading early and pulling away.

Stehli Silk Mill High Point Yarn Mills Welch Field Andrews Yarnmen Poole F. Jones Yarn Mill Blue Jones Inings Rhe Stehli H. P. Yarn

Retirement of Dr George W Drake at University of Arkansas

Dr George W Drake a mathematics professor at the University of Arkansas will retire on June 30 after 47 years of service becoming emeritus faculty. He receives a retirement allowance from the Carnegie Foundations of New York and is noted as the oldest man in port of service at the school.

Fayetteville, Ark George W. Drake University of Arkansas Carnegie Foundations of New York

Man and Judge Debate Over Banana Prices

A brief exchange shows a man asking the buyer about selling bananas. The other replies the goal is to make a living, prompting a terse, humorous judicial moment.

Babe Ruth Puts On Cheerful Front Before Reporters

Babe Ruth greeted about a dozen reporters in his New York apartment, declaring he is not sick and asking if he looks so. His wife Claire Hodgson Ruth described him as much better after a troubling morning and said rest and fresh air should bring him back to form.

Alan J. Gould Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Christy Walsh Riverside Drive Claire Hodgson Ruth Babe

Looking Ahead: U S Airports Count Hits 1.53 Thousand

CHICAGO June 8 According to a survey by the American Air Transport there are 1 53 airports operating in the United States and less than 10...

Chicago The American Air Transport United States

How Can Combs Lose In Hazard Jailer Race

In Hazard Kentucky the jailer race faces an odd twist as 34 opponents battle 35 candidates. A majority of voters are relatives of the Combs family, raising questions about election dynamics and name recognition.

Combs Hazard Mr. Combs

Grimes Achieves 10th Straight Win Over Brooklyn 9 to 2

Grimes notches his tenth consecutive victory by defeating Brooklyn 9 to 2. Key plays include Bancroft, Grimes and Hemsley with three base hits and a Grantham home run. St. Louis tops Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Bottomley shines on Jim Bottomley day.

Grimes Brooklyn Voise Oak Bancroft Bressler Traynor Comorosky P. Waner Gristham Herman Hemsley Grantham Sheely P. Wanner Brooklin Philadelphia ST Louis PHILA Philadelpiia Thompson Odew ES Whitney Southern Cf A U.S Collins Lerian Elliott St. Louis Johnson Hafey High Lerain O’doul Smith Frisch Gelbert Bottomley Colling Kiem Mager Kurth Jordan Pjittsburgh Burleigh Grimes Pirates Dazzy Vance Fred’ck Gilbert Herman Rf Hendrick Picinich c Hargreaves

Attorney Hoffman Sues Over Hoover Oil Policy

One man challenges President Hoover and the administration by filing suit in Washington for Mrs. Ethel M. McLennan to block the oil conservation program. McLennan seeks a permit to prospect for oil and Hoffman plans to take the case to the Supreme Court, potentially affecting 5000 acres of similar land.

Hoover Lewis E. Hoffman Washington Ethel M. MccLennan California

Miniature marvels by George M. Sibbald in Leeds

A collection valued at over 15000 pounds by George M. Sibbald showcases needlework miniatures. The items include a horizontal engine, a deep stone weighing five grains inside a gold revolver of 76 pieces in an almond shell, a furnished two room home in a nutshell, and a golden state carriage weighing 17 grains.

George London George M. Sibbald Leeds

Attempted self harm ends in rescue for Walter Cyr

Walter Cyr, a young farmer from Concordia Kansas, attempted suicide by poison. He disappeared for three days before searchers found him atop a straw stack in the act. Prompt medical aid saved his life.

Concordia Kas Walter Cyr

Consi Lunatic Asylum Reported for Sale in Santiago

The Consi lunatic asylum in Santiago is said to be up for sale as property. It is unclear if inmates will be included in the bargain, and it is reported that permission to sell is being sought from provincial authorities.

Santiago Spain Consi Lunatic Asylum

Same Birthday for Red Sox Figures Lisenbee and Wagner

Horace Lisenbee pitcher and Heinie Wagner coach of the Boston Red Sox share the same birthday September 23. Wagner was born in 1881 and Lisenbee in 1903.

Horace Lisenbee Heinie Wagner Boston Red Sox Wagner Lisenbee

Against His Will and the Ironic Marriage Banter

In a cheeky exchange cited by Tit-Bits a colored parson asks the groom if he takes the bride while the bowlegged suitor quips that he does not since he was "tooked." The humorous vignette underscores comic courtship bits and social dialects of the era.

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