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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1930
Page
5
In a high drama nine inning clash Greensboro edged High Point 12 to 11. Brummitt delivered a clutch three-run triple in the ninth as the Pats rally toppled the Pointers with late hits and strong defense.
The local American Legion Post announces a new boxing program aimed at clean, high quality bouts to support charity and disabled veterans. Promoter Phil Pritchett will serve as matchmaker, with an athletic committee coordinating with the local boxing commission for a strong start and first show details to be released.
In President's Cup play at the Country Club W Snow beat A S Parker 4 and 3 while Snow also enters the semi finals with Slane Schwein and Abels. In boxing, public opinion doubts Schmeling’s claim to the title after a controversial loss, with Sharkey and Stribling seen as stronger contenders.
An Australian inventor develops a vehicle security system that rings a bell and activates an electric sight to display “stolen” when an unauthorized person tries to drive the automobile away.
The trustee will sell at public auction in front of the High Point Municipal Building on Monday July 7 1930 at 2 40 P M a tract of land in Guilford County North Carolina described as 9700 square feet. The sale is under a deed of trust for $1300 executed April 26 1927 by J B Waters to W A J Idel trustee for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association. Terms are cash.
Fourteen horses were entered for Washington Park’s American derby offering a 50000 dollar purse. Gallant Fox is withdrawn from the blue ribbon event, while Snowflake of the east Alcibiades of the west lead close contention. Gallant Knight and Flyer are 4 to 1 favorites with Snowflake at 4 to 1 and Tannery at 8 to 1 after a Derby trial victory.
Millsaps, Shover, Jordan, Boone and Brandon drove in runs as High Point defeated Greensboro 12 to 11. Brummitt hit a three bagger, Boone hit two homers with Shover and Millsaps also homering, while Lumper, Weafer and Hord swiped bases. O'Brien earned the win with Dur ham taking the loss after 5 1 3 innings.
Helen Jacobs of Berkeley California defeated Joan Fry of England 6-0 6-3 in the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon bringing the United States to a 2-2 draw with England as the fourth match concluded.
Yesterday’s games feature Bill Walker and the Giants defeating the Pirates 7-2 with six hits allowed by Rabbit Maranville. Braves win in 10th as Welsh scores on a single. Ad Liska leads Senators past White Sox 6-2 with four hit pitching. Gabby Hartnett hits two homers for the Cubs in a 7-5 win over the Phillies. Rip Collins beats the Red Sox 1-0 in 11 innings, holding them to four hits.
New York report says fruit and vegetable wood containers that misrepresent their volume are rapidly disappearing, as noted by the U S bureau of agricultural economics.
Apply cold water as first aid to egg stains on roost fabrics. If treated promptly, stains are usually removed rather than set.
In Raleigh on June 14, Durham Bulls and Raleigh Caps played ten innings ending 11 to 11 as darkness halted play. Each team scored four in the ninth and another four in extras with no winner after artificial lights were needed.
Raleigh June 14. The 1930 Piedmont League race spotlights veterans and young hitters, but Dan Boone again leads the swat. In Greensboro opener he belted two homers, a double and a single in five trips, boosting his home run total and sting mark.
Secretary birds attack and kill poisonous snakes using forward kicks that quickly immobilize the prey, delivering decisive strikes before the snake can react. The behavior highlights their hunting adaptation and threat response in their natural environment.
Odie Strain came in late but Augusta won a second straight game over Asheville 3 to 1 as Grady McClung shone on the mound. Charlotte pitcher Jim Mooney fanned 13 Columbia hitters in a 9 to 4 win, with Olin Perritt driving in three runs. Doubleheaders set for all clubs as Asheville aims to overtake Macon near the top.
Wichita Falls shut out Houston 15 to 2 as Shreveport defeated Waco 7 to 0 and Fort Worth beat San Antonio 2 to 0. Dallas edged Beaumont 6 to 5 in a slate of Texas League games.
San Francisco defeated by Los Angeles 2 to 4 while Portland beat Seattle 5 to 1. Hollywood won 5 to 3 against the Missions with Oakland-Sacramento playing a night game.
South Atlantic League games yielded Charlotte beating Columbia 9 to 4 while Asheville fell to Augusta 3 to 1 and Greenville at Macon finished 4 to 4.
Pensacola loses 1 to 3 to Tampa while Columbus falls 1 to 6 to Selma. other games postponed by rain.
Baseball scores from the Southern Association with Little Rock 6 over Atlanta 7, Memphis 2 over Birmingham 4, Mobile 5 over Nashville 15, New Orleans 5 over Chattanooga 7. The results reflect a tense slate across league matchups.
Raleigh and Durham tied 11 all after 10 innings at darkness. Henderson defeated Winston 7 to 4. Greensboro beat High Point 12 to 11.
In American League action the Cleveland club exploded for 15 runs while Philadelphia tallied 2. Other AL scores included New York 10 over Detroit 9, Washington 6 over Chicago 2, St. Louis 1 over Boston 0.
Baseball results show New York 7 Pittsburgh 2 and Chicago 7 Philadelphia 5. Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 5 and Boston 9 St Louis 5.
Florida researchers trial 194 watermelon varieties to identify those delivering higher quality fruit. The program aims to improve size, sweetness, and rind traits for better grading standards and market appeal.
Henderson scored three runs in the sixth aided by three Winston-Salem errors to defeat the Twins 7 to 4. Spec Garbee earned the win with solid defense and ten scattered hits allowed. Mungo pitched four innings for Winston-Salem before weakening. Jones led Henderson with three hits. Ferrell had three for the Twins.
In the American League a packed slate features Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit and Washington at St. Louis highlighting early season action across four cities and six clubs.
The National League slate features Chicago visiting New York, Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and St. Louis traveling to Brooklyn for key divisional contests.
A slate of games includes Greenville visiting Macon, Asheville hosting Augusta, and Charlotte traveling to Columbia in a region rivalry schedule.
Mobile at Nashville. Little Rock at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Memphis at Birmingham. Dairy cows increased 1 000 in four years in Idaho according to the United States extension service.
Leaders across the leagues include Klein Phillies batting .412 with 54 runs and 57 RBIs, Terry Giants 54 runs and 59 hits, and Wilson Cubs 18 homers. Ruth Yankees leads in runs and RBIs in the American League, with Rice Senators pacing batting average and hits alongside Gehringer and Cronin for doubles.
Public auction to the highest cash bidder at the Municipal Building High Point NC on July 15 1930 at 12 o'clock noon sells Lot No 14 and part of Lot No 13 in Bleek C Bencini pilot recorded Guilford County Plot Book 2 page 67. Property fronts Centennial avenue with specified depths and is subject to a deed of trust dated May 16 1927. Mortgagee C M Brown.
London notes estimate a normal man's shaving area at 40 square inches with 625 hairs per square inch, totaling about 25 9,000 hairs to cut. The average safety razor blade is deemed fit for fifty seconds of use before it needs re-strapping.
Undersigned Trustee by virtue of a deed of trust for $300, Sallie White widow defaulted. W. A. J. Idol Trustee for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will sell publicly in front of the Municipal Building High Point at 2 45 PM on June 5 1930. Parcel in Guilford County Lot No in Block G Moon Plat Book 2 page 39 50 by 125 feet fronting Moon Street Cash terms. Vv. A. J. Idol Trustee Peacock Dalton Attys.
Undersigned Trustee acting on a deed from Harvey Nifong and Ora Nifong to W A Idol Trustee for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will sell at public auction in front of High Point Municipal Building at 2:50 PM. Property on Highway 77 bounded by Motsinger line with described metes and bounds. June 1830. 6. 6-14-21-28.
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