Rocky Mount and Raleigh Divide Double Bill In Piedmont Loop
Raleigh and Rocky Mount, the league’s only two teams in action, split a double bill with Rocky Mount winning 4 3 in ten innings and the Caps taking the nightcap 4 3. Moger earned the win in game one and Beal started for Raleigh in game two, with Strain delivering the decisive hit in the seventh.
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Rocky Mount
Raleigh
Piedmont Loop
Buccaneers
Red Proctor
Watt
Proctor
Kit May
Rooster Beal
State College
Caps
Beal
Moyer
O'Hara
Strain
Moger
Mare
Fi c
Toaeus
Raleigh Ab
Clanser
Gufford
Husta
Branch
Lundeen
Smith
Teague
Bryant
Spencer
Mason
Gufford i
Butler
Ray
Pases
Releigh
Morgan
Colfer
R.H.O
Ab Diehl
S Lundeen
Clauser
Gooch
Broyant
O' Hara
Bacrificesliehl
Double Spencer
Brummitl
Raleigh & Lime
Third Sewell Arrives to Join Cubs Infield Trio
Tommy Sewell, infielder and University of Alabama graduate, has reported to the Chicago Cubs making the Sewell family the only three brothers in major league baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
Sewells
Tommy Sewell
University of Alabama
Chicago Cubs
Reformers Rise Over Boxing Business in Chicago
Since Jim Mullens developed boxing into a sound business in Chicago it is surprising how many reformers have arisen. They are all disinterested, too. Politicians would be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mullens
Chicago
Belmont Stakes Odds Favor Widener Chance Shot
Odds tilt toward J. F. E. Widener's Chance Shot in the 175000 Belmont stakes closing Belmont Park spring meeting. The race at 1 1/2 miles features eight or so competitors including Rip Rap, Account, Boise De Rose, Flambino, Laddie and Gold Coin in a three year old classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. FE. Widener
Wh. R. Bradley
Buddy Bauer
Belmont Park
Rip Rap
Account
Boise de Rose
Flambino
Laddie
Gold Coin
Major league leaders as of June 10
National League leaders include Harris Pirates .440 and Hornsby Giants 47 runs with P Waner Pirates 72 hits and 10 triples. Hornsby and Grantham Pirates lead doubles with 15 while Wilson Chicago 11 homers. Cuyler Pirates 16 steals and Meadows Pirates 8 1. American League leaders show Gehrig Yankees .403 and Ruth Yankees 55 runs with Gehrig 79 hits and 20 doubles. Ruth 18 homers. Simmons Athletics Goslin Senators Hum ef field White Sox 8 stolen bases. Lyons White Sox 11 2 pitching wins.
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Harris
Pirates
Hornsby
Giants
P. Waner
Grantham
Wilson
Hicago
Cuyler
Meadows
Gehrig
Yankees
Ruth
Hanush
Tigers
Ruth Yankees
Simmons
Athletics
Goslin
Senators
Humefield
White Sox
Lyons
Piedmont League Results Highlight Raleigh and Rocky Mount Wins
In the Piedmont League Raleigh finished 2-4 while Rocky Mount won 4-3. Other games were rained out, affecting the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont League
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Virginia League Scores Reported Action
Wilson and Richmond combined for a 4 to 2 win over Norfolk while Kinston defeated Portsmouth 7 to 2 and Petersburg trailed 2 to 0 in the latest Virginia League results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson & Richmond
Norfolk
Kinston
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Detroit Beats Boston in Ten Run Showdown
In baseball scores from the American League Detroit defeats Boston 10 to 5 while St. Louis tops Philadelphia 4 to 3 and Chicago edges New York 4 to 2, with Cleveland winning 5 to 6 over Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Washington
National League Scores and Results Preview
National League results show New York 4 Pittsburgh 13 and Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 9 with Brooklyn 4 Chicago 5 and Boston 11 St. Louis 7 as listed standings. The brief report lacks full context or dates.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Lt. Pet
Raleigh
High Point
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Sauspury
Durham
Virginia
Norfolk Ee Ee Ee
Sempreins
T. Pet
Greenville
Asheville
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Macon Ce
Knoxville Ee Ae
Columbia Ose
Augusta
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Mw. J. Fet
New York Ae Hs
Brooklyn Eee Es
Southeastern League scores update
Baseball scores from a Southeastern League slate showing Atlanta 2 Memphis 6 Mobile 11 Chattanooga 5 New Orleans 7 Nashville 0 Birmingham 11 Little Rock 1 with multiple games decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Memphis
Mobile
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Nashville
Birmingham
Little Rock
South Atlantic League Scores Snap Briefs
Macon defeated Charlotte 5 to 3 while Augusta and Columbia won 1 to none and 5 to 5 respectively. Knoxville routed Greenville 11 to 3 and Asheville posted a 4 to 5 score against Spartanburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Charlotte
Augusta
Columbia
Knoxville
Greenville
Asheville
Spartanburg
Twins Ray and Roy DeAutre Are Charged In Oregon Train Robbery
Steubenville report says Ray and Roy DeAutre mont twins aged 27 pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Steubenville on a charge of robbing a mail train in Oregon. Bonds set at 50000 dollars each they were remanded to await transport to Columbus then Jacksonville Oregon for trial after federal officers arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ray
Roy DeAutremont
United States
Oregon
Columbus
Jacksonville
Latzo Faces Unemployment Sparks Social Lane Introductions
The piece notes Mr Latzo lost his job and suggests introductions may be in order as he seeks new work. The tone implies public interest in his prospects and potential new connections.
City Tennis Club Reorganizes for Third Season
The High Point city-wide men's tennis club re organized at the Y M C A on East Russell Street. Rev F L Conrad was elected president with Dr J J Hamlin as vice president Edgar Hartley secretary and W T Saunders treasurer. Members will pay a $3 entrance fee to cover court enclosing and maintenance with membership limited to 25 players. The group will use two high school courts to be enclosed and sub divided into teams for guaranteed play. A follow up meeting is planned for next Tuesday to discuss plans for the third annual city tournament sponsored by the local Young Men's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
East Russell Street
F. L. Conrad
J. J. Hamlin
Edgar Hartley
W. T. Saunders
Young Men's Christian Association
The Nut Cracker And Sports Gossip Roundup
A collage of humorous sports and crime jabs, noting crooked bouts in Illinois politics, a wrestler tainted by a pawned ring, telegraphic track plans, and boxing antics. It mentions Roy Hornsby losing big bets at racetracks and Harvard ticket scalping amid Crimsons rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hornsby
Roy
YM Y M C A BOARD EYES SECOND UNIT COST
The executive committee of the High Point Y M C A board was authorized to estimate the cost of constructing the second unit and to plan a fund raising campaign. The gymnasium unit cost about $150,000, while the second unit is expected to cost around $160,000, making total building expenses about $259,000. The committee also must arrange collection of outstanding fire drive pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Young Men’s Christian Association
East
Russell Street
Thevenow Surprises with World Series Bats for Cardinals
Thevenow, star shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals, defied expectations in the 1926 World Series against the Yankees. Rival analysts had praised his defense but doubted his bat, yet he hit .490 with 10 hits in 24 at bats and delivered timely hits that helped secure the Cardinals’ likely championship, while his fielding spoiled multiple Yankee rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Thevenow
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Thevenow
Cardinals
Theve
New York and Pittsburg Hitters Have a Monopoly At The Present
In Chicago on June 11 AP reports New York and Pittsburgh riders dominate the top ten hitters. Freddie Lindstrom leads the pack as part of McGraw’s four man group with Farrell Harper Hornsby and Lindstrom. Harris and Waner pace averages, with Lee Meadows leading pitchers at eight wins.
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Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Freddie Lindstrom
McGraw
Pirates
Farrell
Harper Hornsby
Lindstrom
Donie Bush
Harris
Paul Waner
Wright
Traynor
Frankie Frisch
Rogers Hornsby
Hendrick
Brooklyn
Fisch
Hornsby
Rajah
Cardinal
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Cy Williams
Phillies
Kiki Cuyler
Lee Meadows
Harris Pirates
Giants
Harper
P. Waner
Wright Pittsburgh
Frisch
St. Louis
Local association plans summer activities and training leave
The financial report showed the association in good shape as W F Bailey presented summer plans focused on pool activities and outdoors. He noted about 250 young businessmen in three city baseball leagues and will take a six week leave to complete physical instruction training at Harvard University. Chairman Fred N Tate led the meeting with several board members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bailey
Harvard University
Fred.n. Tate
C. F. Tomlinson
R. R. Ragan
M. J. Wrenn
O. BE. Kearns
John Hedrick
GC. P. Coble
R. K. Steawart
J. Elwood Cox
R. H. Shaw
Edgar Hartley
Association
Hensley Family Called to Swiss After Father’s Death
The Rev Samuel T Hensley and his family left for Swiss North Carolina today due to the death of G W Tomberlin at his home after a long illness. Tomberlin had been paralyzed for 13 years. Survived by son Carrie Tomberlin of Swiss and four daughters including Mrs Hensley of High Point Mrs A P Hensley Mrs Clyde Roberson and Mrs Molt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hensley
Swiss
Hensley
G. W. Tomberlin
Tomberlin
Carrie Tomberlin
High Point
A. PP. Hensley
Clyde Roberson
Molt
Funeral set for Johnson at Mt Pleasant church
The funeral for Johnson of Swiss will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Mt Pleasant church where he belonged and burial follows in the church cemetery. Reverend J W Rose and Reverend T C Johnson will lead services while Hensley assists in a revival in Marshall North Carolina starting Sunday June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Rose
Johnson
Cotton market opens steady as July rises on weather fears
The New York cotton market opened steady with gains of 15 to 17 points after an early 1 to 4 point advance. Trade buying of July and new crop positions, plus reports of dry west Texas weather and Mississippi valley flood concerns, pushed July to 169.5 and December to 175.4 before profit-taking trimmed the gains. The session remained steady at midmorning with some southern selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Wall Street Opens Steady as Stocks Begin Trade
Stock prices opened fairly steady with American Can surging to a new yearly high. U S Rubber and Marine preferred posted early gains while Pittsburgh Coast fell on the report of a new stock issue. U S Steel eased slightly after the opening sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Rubber
Marine Preferred
C. and O
Pittsburgh
Familiar Faces Lead American League Hitting
Chicago June 11 AP The first six hitters in the American League this week are familiar stars led by Bud Clancy who jumped in batting percentage after his Broadway debut. Clancy with Chicago White Sox averages two hits per game and moved toward Ty Cobb as Lou Gehrig leads in total bases. Cobb’s protege Al Simmons stays ahead of the Georgians, Ruth and Cobb both showing strong power and averages. Gehrig and Simmons top batting totals while Goslin Humefield and Meusel exhibit speed with eight steals each. Ted Lyons and Al Thomas head the pitcher win list with ten. Leading hitters include Schang Gehrig Miller Meusel Simmons Cobb Clancy Goslin Fothergill McCurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bud Clancy
Ty Cobb
Clancy
Chicago White Sox
Ken Williams
St. Louis Browns
Ruth
Cobb
Lou Gehrig
Babe
al “Simmons
Gehrig
Simmons
Goose” Goslin
Washington
Humefield
White Sox
Ted Lyons
Alphonse Thomas
Schang
St. Louis
Yankees
E. Miller
Meusel
New York
Philadelphia
Goslin
Fothergill
Detroit
McCurdy
City votes to settle from Southern Furniture Exposition
City council accepts 3192.40 from F. Long as full payment for electric current used over 14 months after a dispute over rates. The case involved prior legal action and a rate refiguring that led to a settled claim and a demand to refund 1178.05 to the Sheraton hotel and adjustments for the Elwood hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Long
Furniture Exposition
Long
High Point
Mr. Long
Sheraton Hotel
Elwood Hotel
Miss Wills Wins Kent County Championships Final
Miss Helen Wills of California defeated Mrs. Kitty McKane Godfree in straight sets 6 2 and 6 4 to win the Kent county championships at Beckenham England. The victory continues Wills invasion of British courts and adds another title to her impressive run this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wills
Beckenham
Eng
Helen Wills
California
Kent County
Kitty McKane Godfree
Finzlish Star
Asheboro Holds Multidenominational Revival Services
The first revival services began in Asheboro churches with Monday evening events and a Tuesday 8:30 AM union service at the M E church. Dr T M Johnson of Gibsonville and soloist Mr Betts led attendees from many denominations despite rain. Merchants closed shops and the Capitol theater during services as ministers rotated and cooperation was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Asheboro
T. M. Johnson
Gibsonville
Betts
Raleigh
Baptist Church
Johnson
Methodist Protestant Church
White
Capitol Theater
Bonding Firm Settles $20 857 Shortage From Sheriff
The Fidelity and Bonding Company of New York settled the $20 857 shortage in Sheriff Crawford’s office with Randolph county commissioners. The amount covers interest and $250 to the county for collecting unpaid 1924 and 1925 taxes uncollected by Sheriff Crawford. The bonding company was the sheriff’s surety. he resigned months earlier. The company representative made no statement about any separate agreement with the ex sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity and Bonding Company of
New York
Randolph County Commissioners
Crawford
State College to Add Surveying and Water Analysis Courses
Raleigh June 11 AP A practical surveying course and a course in water analysis and purification will be added to the college extension department of State College President Brooks says The course grows in popularity alongside industrial electricity steam power plant practice practical mathematics practical radio and various drawings During the just closed school year 50 extension courses were completed up from 20 the year before Frank Capps director reports 2665 students enrolled by correspondence 2107 in agriculture 485 in engineering and 75 in science and business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
College Extension Department of State College
Brooks
Division of
College Extension
Frank Capps
Engineering
Parade halted as crowds surge for Lindbergh in Washington
Thousands line Pennsylvania Avenue as Lindbergh's triumphal journey begins but is quickly halted by enthusiastic crowds. Police intervene to separate fans from the aircraft and keep the aviator in civilian clothes from being mobbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lindbergh
Pennsylvania
Labor Savers Bring Back Tiered Skirts and Dressy Tops
With a return of tiered skirts and long sleeves the article notes dressier clothing as part of a new season look. It suggests a sleeve board and a slender skirt board as worthwhile purchases for completing the ensemble.
High Point Public Hearing on Zoning Expansion Plan
City Council of High Point schedules a public hearing for June 28 1927 at 8 PM to consider amending the Building and Zoning Ordinance map. The proposal would extend the Business District along Montlieu Avenue Gordon Street and Lexington Avenue by specified acreages and setbacks from the Montlieu Gordon and Lexington intersections. By order of the City Council dated June 7 1927 temporary clerk H E Field confirms the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
Montlieu and
Lexington Avenues
Montlieu Avenue
Gordon Streets
Gordon Street
Montlieu
Gordon
Lexington Avenue
H. E. Field
Sharkey Faces Fresh Controversy Amid Office Tension
The boxing figure Jack Sharkey is described as tangled in ongoing disputes with his office staff, who mock the announced conference and note the boss is caught in a swirl of controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sharkey
Pat
Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County High Point Township
Executor W H Ragan announces a public cash sale of M F Hayworth estate real estate near Springfield church in High Point. The 33.24 acre property lies along public roads and Welborn and Giles lines, with bids subject to a 10 percent increase within ten days of sale on June 30, 1927 at 11 AM. Blueprint available at Gold York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hayworth
Springfield Church
High Point
Guilford County
High Point Township
Giles’ Corner
Giles
Welborn
Office of Gold & York
W. H. Ragan
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Man O' War
YM. A
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Johnny Moctil
BOL
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Usnal
Asheboro News
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Ada
Okla
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Gate City Meter Co
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