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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
3
Birmingham beats Pointer 9 to 7 as Pat Townsend and Taylor lead a comeback. Taylor homer and Whaley, Holt, and Brown contribute key hits while rookie Brown replaces injured Boone. Dennis sidelined with appendicitis. Bowing to roster changes, the Caps snap a nine-game skid with a late surge and solid pitching from Townsend.
Dan Boone's Pointers will play two games tomorrow starting at 2 30 in Raleigh. The regular night match follows at 8 00. Tomorrow is Ladies Night as fans hope for a sweep over Ray Kennedy's club after a solid win last night.
Charlotte June 9 Jack Renault the 211 pound Canadian battered Warren through 100 punishing rounds yet failed to knock him out as Warren clung to survival. Warren had previously defeated Terry Roberts in the first round of the 10 round semi final both men weighing 164 pounds.
The Meadowbrook open golf tournament begins this week with rounds Saturday through Tuesday and match play for the course championship next week. Walter James expects eight flights of 16 entrants, with post‑qualifying matches on designated days. A ladies tournament is planned soon after the Fourth of July.
George Petty held the Twins to a lone single as the Henderson Gamecocks defeated Winston-Salem 4 to 1 in the opening game of the series. The Birds collected seven hits in the victory.
Cleveland beat New York 2 1 while St Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3 Washington routed Chicago 18 to 4.
The lone game of the period saw New York defeat Chicago 6 to 1. Pitcher and batter details are not provided in the fragment.
The data lists top MLB leaders in RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. Names include Klein and Arlett of Philadelphia, Hornsby of Chicago, Worthington and Comorosky with notable totals across categories.
In the American League summary Ruth of the Yankees tops with a .398 average and 11 homers while Foxx of the Athletics has 13 homers and 46 RBIs. Cronin leads in RBIs with 52, and Simmons and Geh rig pace runs. The narrative covers pitching and game details including Petty and Walberg, with game events and score by innings.
Noted specialist MEIN HARDI will demonstrate the Meinhardi Rupture Shield at the C Henry Hotel Greensboro N C on Saturday June 13 from 9 a m to 4 p m. Men previously fitted are invited for inspection and others may investigate. No charge for demonstration. This white men only notice from E J Meinhardt home office Chicago urges caution against imitators and unsafe methods.
The Cleveland Indians exploded in the ninth inning to defeat the New York Yankees 4 to 1. Dick Porter started with a triple, Johnny Hodapp singled, Earl Averill homered, and Myatt capped the uprising with a triple driving in the final run. Ferrell notched his ninth win as Cleveland moved within a game of third.
Wesley Ferrell pitched his ninth win of the year for the Indians allowing three Yankee hits. Berl Averill hit his lone homer to drive in the runs that beat New York. Jimmy Fox homered twice and added a single with four RBIs for the Athletics over Detroit. Mark Koenig collected four of Detroit's seven hits off Lefty Grove. Clarence Mitchell held the Cubs to five hits and drove in two with a double. Ossie Bluege powered the Senators with four hits in four tries driving in three as they bested the White Sox.
In a Cub Giants contest yesterday two perfect throws nailed base runners at the plate. Kiki Cuyler started the action in the first inning with a perfect peg to home to retire Freddie Lindstrom and then Hughie Crutz. Lindstrom replicated the feat later in the inning throwing out Cuyler at the plate.
W J Widenhouse of Concord spoke at a supper and banquet in Lexington at the State Street Methodist Protestant church basement. The event featured special music and fellowship for members of the church's men's class, held under their auspices.
Fights last night in New York and Philadelphia ended in draws as Joe Barbara and Lynchburg's Joe Smallwood battled to a split result. In Charlotte, Jack Renault defeated Ada Warren, and Cha Hill topped Hill in separate bouts.
The Union of South Africa reports gold production reaching 10,716,895 fine ounces for the year 1930. Production reflects output from all major mines and indicates strong mining activity across the industry this period.
NBC WJZ WABC WJZ networks present a June 9 broadcast slate with details of programs and times. Listings include Jin Corbett, Who's Behind the Name, and 7:00 Sanderson and Crumit, plus orchestras and dance hours across stations WoR.
K C Conway, aiming to build a fight town in High Point, promotes a 10 round bout at Willie Ball Park next Thursday night with Buster Newberry and Johnny Kerr. Newberry reportedly in best shape of his career and the note says only knockouts count as wins.
Be that as it may Busters go ing to have his hands full next Thursday. Kerr is billed as the middleweight champion of Scotland and has a perfect 28 0 record here with 14 knockouts, signaling a tough challenge for the American challenger.
In a recent boxing match Kerr delivered a decisive win over Walter Kirkwood of Portsmouth Va. The middleweight foe, known for toughness, was outboxed and defeated as Kerr showcased power and skill.
Kerr needs no intro after next Thursday if he defeats Kirkwood as dispatches claim. The potential victory places him as the favored challenger for Mr. Newberry to stage a bold finish, making the upcoming bout a notable showdown.
Two more ten round bouts set featuring Dynamite Overcash and Jack Moran in one pairing and Lonnie Blackwelder with Tuffy Robertson in the other. All four fighters are from the opening gang and promise plenty of action for local fans.
The article notes Addison Exum Warren’s recent losses, including Jack Renault’s win in Charlotte, suggesting his best days are behind him. It questions his continued fighting given a potential coaching job and the difficulty old fighters face in leaving the ring.
The MacAdensville Mauler Terrible Terry Roberts defended his light heavy crown after Bill Feamster handed him a recent loss in Winston-Salem. Feamster then defeated Roberts by technical knockout in the first round to claim the state championship.
An advertisement promises Ru-Ma will end rheumatic pain in less than a week or you pay nothing. It claims first day relief and reduced swelling with muscles and joints becoming limber, enabling use of crutches and canes again. Mann Drug Co. guarantees money back if no complete relief.
The Tomlinson Chair company baseball team defeated the Giant Independents 10 to 5 after noon. Hepler pitched well for Tomlinson, keeping the Giants scattered for an easy win. Peeler started for Giant, then Hill relieved him as Tomlinson bats produced the offense. Fritz and Hill led the hit column for their teams. The clubs meet again tomorrow afternoon.
Walter James, formerly assistant pro at Clifton Park City Course in Baltimore, has become professional at Meadow Brook Golf Course on Greensboro Road just outside the city. He began duties last Saturday and plans an open tournament for men next week with qualifying rounds starting Saturday. He is regarded as a top young Maryland pro who should boost local interest in golf.
A suggestion to paint securing powder a gay color and keep it in the bathroom for easy access, claiming it won’t detract from the decorative effect already created in that space.
Hattie A Hill administrator notifies all creditors to present claims by May 26 1932 and all debts to be paid promptly. Notice dated May 26 1931 Route 2 East Green Extension Guilford County North Carolina. E H Smith Attorney. 8 26 29 16 23 30.
Baton Rouge Louisiana State announces night football for fall with three home games against Spring Hill Sewanee and South Carolina under the lights. Officials expect larger attendance and increased excitement for Tiger games.
Trustees announce sale of Lot No. 30 Parkway in High Point Guilford County at public auction for cash 2 pm in front of Greensboro court house city 408 Parkway described plat Book 4 page 5 sale to satisfy indebtedness secured by deed of trust dated July 15 1926 recorded Book 330 page 268 with Atlantic Life Insurance Company as beneficiary and bids may be announced at sale with loan not to exceed 9500 dollars May 29 1931 MacRae Parker trustees D C MacRae Atty High Point NC.
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