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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

8

Pointers Edge Durham Bulls In Pinch Filled Game

Alvarez starved the Bulls of scoring in a 6 to 2 win for the Pointers at home set in Durham. Long drove in two with a fourth inning single and Williams added two in the seventh as the Pointers built their lead while Page allowed seven hits in 9 innings with eight walks. High Point moved within three and a half games of the leaders.

Patriots Harris Boonemen High Point Twins Piedmont Loop Bulls Greensboro Winston-Salem Salisbury Rowan Durham Alvarez Bovines Jete Long Cub Win Williams Bolton Doss W. Boone Page Long Whitted Stewart Tauby Spikes Hipps Williamson Westmoreland Cleveland McCarty Brandon Alvareza D. Boone Boone Ford Alxerez Fe Phillips Westmoreld Telephone Boys Bankers Welch Field Tel. Co Kennerly Wright Potts, Craver Davis Tucker Riddell Jowers Tilden Lfeee Ee Com. Bank McMullen Carter Bodie Hodgin P Hayworth Cox Ee Callahan Rf Gibson Poston N. S. Tel. Co Potts Davis Tilden

Colonials Triumph 14-7 Over Greensborough Locals

Salisbury Ab R H Po A E leads the offense with eight RBIs from Johnson Gibcke and others. Avrill earns win over Dubuque as Colonials pound Greensboro with multi hit games and late scoring burst.

Greensboro Colonials Johnson Gibke Salisbury E Kahdot Glocks Whiteman DIO Se Biearer Branca Avtili Rammeck Ee Tours Gus Tan Greensboro Ab H Po BK O'Mara Bravcon Rareravse BS Brumnitt Avis Kilpatrick Agiin Braxton Ee Hugughs Bow Roe Se Mann Catrall R Salisbury Rune Dubuque Brummitt Gibcke Jones Eleazer Dyer Johnson Branch Ebleazer Cox Bage Avrill Hammock Crews Munn Greensbor Dubueque Walker Taylor Hubbard

Mack Wins Judges Decision in Ten Round Bout

Benny Mack the Charlotte 130-pounder edged Bill Parrish of Durham by a judges decision in a tense ten rounder at Happy Davie’s open air arena on South Wrenn Street. The crowd of 800+ watched as a late barrage, including three right blows, sealed Mack’s victory after Parrish was knocked down in the 10th.

Benny Mack Charlotte Bill Parrish Durham Happy Davie South Wrenn Street Benny Parrish Mack Harry Raymond Jack Frost Little Boy Saffit Rowan Mills Johnny Stockton Kernersville Fontaine Big Boy Grady Johnson High Point Tommy Swinson Thomasville Swinson Johnson Jimmy Swinson Bill Sides Greensboro Happy Battling K. C.) Conway Click Connors Welch Field

CapS Stage Rally Wins Nineteenth Inning Rally

The Raleigh Caps broke a 1 1 tie with a ninth inning rally to defeat Winston-Salem 4 to 1 in the afternoon game. Townsend pitched well, allowing three hits, and added two hits himself helping spark the decisive inning.

Winston-Salem Raleigh Caps Townsend Capitol Raleigh Ab Cook O'Shea Bankston Ee Porritt Mele Meer Vis Mulleavy McMahon Arnette Roper Reinholtz Hauger Anderson Evens Ives Win-Salem Maultby R Raleigh Maltby Evans Banston Perritt Keller Raleigh Winston- Salem Hearn O’shea Morgan and Hanna

California Crew Aims for Olympic Fame After Record Run

California emerged as a top contender for the Amsterdam Olympic regatta after beating Columbia by a slim margin to set a four mile record of 18 minutes 35 45 seconds at Philadelphia. The victory followed a strong performance against Columbia and other rivals, signaling the Golden Bears’ potential for national honors in the upcoming trials on July 6 and 7.

Alan J. Gould Poughkeepsie N. Y California Columbia Golden Bears Schuylkill River Philadelpia Amsterdam

Toledo Says Gangsters Rise. Gun and Vest Purchases Authorized

In Toledo authorities authorize purchase of 10 machine guns and 10 bullet proof vests as crime and police deaths increase. Vests are described as capable of turning a .45 calibre bullet.

Toledo Ohio

Minor Piedmont and East Carolina League Scores

High Point defeats Durham 5 to 2 while Raleigh downed Winston-Salem 4 to 1. Salisbury posted a 14 to 7 win over Greensboro, and East Carolina League results saw Rocky Mount belting Fayetteville 5 to 0, Goldsboro over Wilmington 3 to 1, and Kinston beating Greenville 14 to 9.

Durham Raleigh Winston-Salem Salisbury Greensboro Rocky Mount Fayetteville Goldsboro Wilmington Kinston Greenville Piedmont League Co High Point Ww. L High Point Salisbury Raleigh Eee Goldsboro Se Pet Asheville Macon Knoxville Spartanburg E Columbia Ss Charlotte Augusta Southern Association L. Pet Birmingham Nee Ees Memphis New Orleans Mobile Ashville Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock New York Philadelphia St Louis Leveland Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg

Washington, Boston Postpone Parts as Rain Hits League

In the American League action, Washington fell 1 to 5 against Boston while other games were postponed due to rain.

Washington Boston

National League Scores St Louis Defeats Cincinnati

St Louis beat Cincinnati 9 to 4 in a National League game. Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 11 to 10 in a high scoring affair, while Brooklyn’s second game was postponed by rain.

St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn

South Atlantic League Scores Roundup

Greenville drops to Columbia 4 9 in a 9 inning night while Augusta edges Knoxville 9 to 11 in a high scoring finish. Macon falls to Spartanburg 2 to 4 and Asheville tops Charlotte 15 to 14 in 10 innings.

Southeast League Scores Mixed in Brief Divisional Play

Southeastern League results show Jacksonville 6 3 over Savannah 11 8 and Selma 4 0 over Columbus 8 3. Tampa 13 11 defeats Albany 8 0 while Pensacola trails Montgomery 1 12.

Jacksonville Savannah Selma Columbus Tampa Albany Pensacola Montgomery

Pactific Coast League Scores Show Busy Day

Portland 0 Hollywood 7. San Francisco and Sacramento 2 Seattle 4. Missions 3 Los Angeles 9 Oakland 7.

Portland Hollywood San Francisco Sacramento Seattle Missions Los Angeles Oakland

Southern Association Scores Frontline Summary

In Southern Association play Mobile defeated Memphis 4 to 2 while New Orleans led 15 to 2 and Little Rock trailed 1 to 5. Atlanta beat Birmingham 9 to 7 and Nashville won 8 to 14 against Chattanooga.

Southern Association Mobile Memphis New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga

Montreal beats Baltimore in high-scoring six

In an International League game Montreal topped Baltimore 8 to 6 while Rochester also notched a win 6 to 0 and Reading posted a 12 run output.

International League Montreal Baltimore Rochester Reading

Tonight's College Games Across North Carolina

Today's schedule lists games in Raleigh Durham Winston Salem Greensboro High Point Rocky Mount Kinston Wilmington Greenville Goldsboro Fayetteville with matchups featuring regional colleges and teams across the state. Local fans anticipate notable showdowns and potential upsets in multiple arenas.

New York at Boston and other matchups listed

The schedule lists games featuring New York versus Boston, St Louis versus Chicago, Cincinnati versus Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn versus Philadelphia. Each matchup highlights key city teams facing off in upcoming contests.

National League New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia

Boston at Washington Detroit at St. Louis Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York

Multiple NBA matchups listed with teams Boston Washington Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York set for upcoming games. The schedule enumerates four head-to-head battles across major markets.

Boston Washington Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York

Collegiate matchups listed for Augusta Knoxville and others

Schedule shows Augusta at Knoxville Macon at Spartanburg Greenville at Columbus and Asheville at Charlotte with multiple regional pairings. Competition prompts regional teams to travel for games across the area.

Mobile at Memphis and Atlanta at Birmingham

Sports brief lists matchups including Mobile facing Memphis and Atlanta scheduled against Birmingham with other regional pairings. No results provided.

Johnny Risko to Meet George Godfrey Tonight

Johnny Risko the Cleveland baker boy returns to the ring for a 10 round bout with George Godfrey in New York. Godfrey carries a size edge and recent wins that give him betting odds of 7 to 5, while critics expect Risko to leverage speed and technique for a possible decision.

Johnny Risko George Godfrey New York Tex Rickard Johnny Rickard Tom Heeney Gene Tunney Risko Heeney Detroit New Zealand

Bobby Jones Delivers 70 as Open Prep Eases Tough Hole

In Chicago at Olympic Fields the favored Bobby Jones shot 70 in practice as USGA and club officials shorten the four hole to ease the course for the national open starting tomorrow. Jones posted a 35 35 70 in practice, proving par can be beaten and signaling favorable conditions for the championship.

Chicago Bobby Jones Olympic Fields Country Club United States Golf Association Country Club

Asheville Takes Lead In South Atlantic League After Wild 15–14 Win

Asheville tourists rally for five in the eighth to beat Charlotte 15 14 in ten innings. Cooke collects four hits as Asheville racks up 19 safeties. Macon tops Spartanburg 4 2 after earlier lead, Knoxville defeats Augusta 11 9, Miller stars with a triple and three singles. Columbia edges Greenville 5 4 to climb from last place. Comers win on Spinner errors.

South Atlantic Association Asheville Macon Charlotte Cooke Spartanburg Spartans Knoxville Augusta Miller Cussen Williams Columbia Greenville

Animals Grow Fast, Kansas City Scientist Says

Dr Samuel Brody of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports that young farm animals grow much faster than humans. He notes a child gains about 10 percent annually from ages four to fourteen, while young animals like rabbits calves or guinea pigs can gain 1000 percent in a year or equal a human's annual growth in a single day.

Kansas City Samuel Brody Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station Brody

Fridge Cleaning Routine Urged for Fresh Food Safety

Experts recommend a weekly thorough wash of the refrigerator. Empty the unit, scrub shelves, and wipe surfaces to prevent spoilage and contamination. Keep all items covered to reduce odors and maintain hygiene.

Vitamin C cure and prevention of scurvy outlined by Dr Fishbein

Dr Morris Fishbein notes scurvy stems from vitamin C deficiency. Fresh fruit and fruit juices restore health. prevention begins in infancy with orange juice. Shattuck’s records show historical cases at Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General. Recent cases highlight risks among the poor with limited fresh fruit access.

Morris Fishbein The American Medical Association Hygeia, the Health Magazine George C. Shattuck Boston City Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Shattuck

American Bakers Defeat Southern Railway In Close Five Inning Game

In a tight five inning matchup on Monday, American Bakers edged Southern Railway 11 to 10. Key contributors include standout hitters from both teams as the game featured a late rally and multiple lead changes.

Bakeries Southern Railway

Home runs yesterday highlight from MLB action

The report notes several home runs from yesterday including players Redh and Whitney with key mentions of Robins, Bottomiey and the Cardinals. Leaders and standout moments are summarized with emphasis on offensive heroes and notable lineups.

Redh Robins Bes EL Whitney Pubneg Bottomiey Cardinals

Red Grange and Pyle End Partnership in Game

Chicago June 20. Red Grange and Charley Pyle announce the end of their business partnership. They say the contract has expired and they will pursue separate interests, while stressing they remain personal friends and hope to stay so.

Chicago Red Grange Charley Pyle Damon and Pythias Pyle Orange

Match Play Opens in Dixie Amateur at Brook Hollow

Dallas Texas June 20 match play begins today in the southern amateur golf association tournament at Brook Hollow country club with 32 top southern stars contending for the Adair cup and the amateur links championship of Dixie. Qualifying produced high scores due to wind from about 200 entrants. First two flights play 36 holes and the third 18 holes with finals set for Saturday.

Dallas Texas Southern Amateur Golf Association Brook Hollow Country Club South Dixie

Britain reports over one and a half million telephones

Great Britain now has over 1 500 000 telephones, an increase of 8.3 per cent over the 1926 figure. The rise indicates expanding communications infrastructure and rising consumer demand for telephone services nationwide.

Great Britain

Fights Last Night Reported From Multiple Cities

In Flint Pete Firpo of Detroit defeated Tommy Ryan of McKeesport Pennsylvania. Johnny Datto of Cleveland outpointed Chick Suggs of New Bedford Massachusetts. Tony Fuente of Los Angeles defeated Big Boy Peterson of Minneapolis. Andy Mitchell of Long Beach beat Pete West of Chicago. In Jacksonville Kid Williams of Savannah stopped Young Jack Dempsey of Miami. Dick Gore of Jacksonville knocked out FE Downs of Savannah. Bill Rowe of Jacksonville stopped Big Boy Wamble of Savannah.

Flint Mich Pete Firpo Detroit Tommy Ryan McKeesport Johnny Datto Cleveland Chick Suggs New Bedford Mass Los Angeles Tony Fuente Big Boy Peterson Minneapolis Andy Mitchell Long Beach Pete West Chicago Jacksonville Fla Kid Willims Savannah Jack Dempsey Miami

Goldsboro Suffer Second Loss to Wilmington Pirates

Carolina League notes show Goldsboro dropping 3 to 1 to Wilmington as McKay and Coltrane duel on the mound. Pirates hold early lead then squander chances, while Deacon Joliffe’s Greenies lose 14 to 9 to the stemmers and Fayetteville falls 5 to 0 to Rocky Mount.

Goldsboro Wilmington Pirates McKay Coltrane Goldburgs Pirates Stemmers Deacon Joliff Greenies Kinston Fayetteville Rocky Mount Highlanders

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Mrs. Jay Smith of Brainerd Minnesota reports great relief from the tonic action of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. She says she was weak and unable to work a year ago and now handles housework and outdoor chores with renewed energy.

Brainerd, Minn Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Jay Smith Brainerd Minnesota

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