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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

2

Bottomley denies sixteenth homer in storm disrupted Chicago game

Weather-heavy report from Chicago details Sunny Jim Bottomley’s homer, hit in the seventh, washed out before completion as the Cardinals beat Pierce Malone and Frank Frisch aboard. Cards lead series three games to one while Reds collapse to Pirates in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Cardinals Chicago Jim Bottomley Babe Ruth Yankee Stadium Bottomley Pierce Malone Frank Frisch Tain Reds Pirates Pittsburgh Robins Braves Boston Giants Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Senators Washington Bob Burke Senator Charlie Ruffing White Sox

Cleveland bats prod Uhle to seven to four win

The ailing George Uhle faced Cleveland as the team won 7 to 4. In St Louis the Tigers clawed out a 12 to 6 victory in the second game after dropping the opener 8 to 3, escaping a cellar-spot by scoring late.

George Uhle Cleveland Tigers St. Louis

Sally League Heats Up as Macon Tops Columbia in Series

Columbia strengthens its grip on second place with a 5 3 win over Asheville as Moyer and Mitchell shine in late innings. Macon duplicates the score against Columbia with Knoxville losing, while Hunter and Rauch homer for the Peaches. Greenville plates five in one big inning to beat Charlotte 6 4. Hood and Hunter hit four base hits for the Hornets. Augusta and Spartanburg games rained out.

Comere Tourists Macon Moyer Mitchell Columbia Knoxville Peaches Hunter Smokie Hu

Seven Home Runs Fuel Slugfest In Eastern Carolina League

Fayetteville and Wilmington split a doubleheader with seven homers in the opener as Wilmington won 11 to 8 in seven innings. The nightcap went 3 to 0 for the Pirates. Goldbugs split with Kinston 1 0 in ten innings then lost 8 2. Tobacconists beat Rocky Mount 5 1 as Johnson allowed nine hits and Joliff seven.

Fayetteville Wilmington Pirates Goldbugs Kinston Johnson Dudley Eagles Tobacconists Rocky Mount Joliff

Lefty Fogleman sends Twins past Greensboro Patriots

The Winston-Salem Twins defeated the Greensboro Patriots 8 to 2 to seize the Piedmont League lead as pitcher Lefty Fogleman shut down Greensboro early. The Twins capitalized on early hits and built a commanding advantage, while Winston-Salem’s defense limited Greensboro’s scoring chances.

Lefty Fogleman Greensboro Patriots Winston-Salem Twins Twins Wilson Colonials

Big Bill Tilden Wins London Tennis Championship

Big Bill Tilden defeats Francis T. Hunter in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-1 to win the London singles title. Hunter, also an American Davis Cup teammate, finishes runner up in the final.

Big Bill London Bill Tilden Francis T. Hunter

Raleigh shuts out Durham Bulls in five straight win

Four pitchers used as Godshall, Salisbury’s slow ball moundsman, kept the Bulls scoreless after taking the mound in the fourth. Raleigh turned five hits into six runs to clinch the game 6 to 0, with Mulleavy, Cook, Keller and Doss highlighted in the field.

Godshall Salisbury Raleigh Durham Bulls Bulls Mulleavy Cook Keller Doss

Major League Leaders From June 22 National and American lists

National batting leader Hornsby of the Braves hits .411 while Bottomley of the Cardinals leads in runs with 59 and in several other categories including doubles and homers. Pitcher Lucas of the Reds shows a win lost record. American leaders include Goslin of the Senators batting and Ruth of the Yankees with 65 runs and 25 homers respectively, Manush of the Browns ruling in hits and doubles, and Sweeney of the Tigers with 190 stolen bases.

National Hornsby Braves Bottomley Cards Bissonette Robins Douthit Frisch Lucas Reds Goslin Senators Ruth Yanks Manush Browns Rice Ruth Yanks Sweeney Tigers

Home Run Standing

Yesterday's baseball roundup records homers by Bettencourt for Browns and a player listed as BYOGHOn also tied for three runs in the game. Details unclear due to damaged text but notes Browns team scoring highlights.

Bettencourt Byoghon Browns Oo Cai

Baseball Leaders Shine as Ruth Gehrig Star for Yankees

American League era leaders claim headlines as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig star for the New York Yankees with Hauser keying the Athletics, while a note hints at a broader, unsettled season.

Ruth Yankees Gehrig Hauser Athletics Ewe Ewenene

National League and American League Totals Listed

Summary data shows league totals for the National and American Leagues with season totals and a grand total of 62.490. Names such as Bottomley Hornsby and Bissonnette appear in OCR garble referencing players and teams, with overall league tallies listed but readable only in fragments.

Hornsby, Braves Seca Bissonnette Eseene Kewensieneen Sceeseeess Ceeesees

Women expelled from D A R for talking

Washington reports Mrs Helen Tufts Bailie of Cambridge Massachusetts has been expelled from the Daughters of the American Revolution for circulating statements harmful to the organization. The board voted unanimously after Bailie appeared to answer the charges. Bailie defended her rights and pledged to pursue the matter at the national congress next year and to educate the 165000 members on the case.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Helen Tufts Bailie Cambridge Mass Bailie

Jones Closely Misses Chip in Golfs Hard-Hit Feature

Bobby Jones repeated the feat on the same hole as Sarazen nearly holed his chip. Frank Ball of Atlanta, once a leader with a 70, posted 35 on the front nine, playing steady golf.

Sarazen Hird Frank Ball Atlanta

Jones Leads 61 Survivors Into Final Open Rounds

Bobby Jones of Atlanta sits top with 144 as 61 players advance to the final 36 holes at Olympia Fields. Tommy Armour, defending champion, is tied for 15th at 151. Amateurs Von Elm and Leach vie for second at 146, near pros Hagen, MacFarlane, and others in the crowded leaderboard.

Basil G. Wyrick Associated Press Olympia Fields Chicago Bobby Jones Atlanta Tommy Armour Jones George von Elm Detroit Bill Leach Philadelphia Armour Walter Hagen Willie MacFarlane Leo Diegel Johnny Farrell Rufus Stewart Australia Aubrey Hoomer France Archie Compston Great Britain Roland Hattees Wilmington

National Open Golf Championship Scores at Olympia Fields

Round totals and three round standings list players and scores. Names include Billy Burke New York Irvin Ottman Louisville Chuck Beer Taft Harry Hampton Chicago Johnny Farrell New York Neil Christian Portland Frank Ball Atlanta Al Watrous Grand Rapids Bill Mehlelhorn New York Charles Guest Detroit George Von Elm Detroit Joe Turnesa New York Walter Kossman Belleville Chick Trout Topeka Ruddy Knepper Chicago Emmett French Southern Pines Jack Burke Houston Willie Hunter Los Angeles Roland Hancock Wilmington William Leach Philadelphia and others with round scores and totals.

Olympia Fields Chicago Billy Burke New York x-Riale Rolfe Irvin Ottman Louisville Chet Beer Taft Calif Harry Hampton P. O. Hart Wheeling Johnny Farrell Neil Christian Portland Ore Frank Ball Atlanta al Watrous Grand Rapids Bill Mehlelhorn Charles Guest Detroit x-George von Elm Roland Hancock Wilmington William Leach Philadelphia

Two Die in Guilford Auto Crashes Near Greensboro

Two people are dead and four others injured in Guilford County highway crashes near Greensboro. Viola Hanner, 19, died after a head on collision on the Greensboro Randleman road. Paul Stevens, 30, died in a separate crash on the Greensboro Reidsville road.

Viola Hanner Paul Stevens Greensboro N. C Guilford County L. C. Hanner E. L. Stevens Martinsville Lena Hanner Viola Causey Hanner Stevens Reidsville

Deposition Notice in Morton vs Morton High Point NC 1928

In Guilford County the High Point Municipal Court sets a deposition for Etta Talley on July 3 1928 at 11 am. The deposition will be read as evidence for plaintiff Nonnie Morton in the case against defendant C L Morton. If not completed the taking will continue daily until finished.

North Carolina Guilford County High Point Nonnie Morton C. L. Morton Law Office of Gold and York Commercial National Bank N.C Pearl Leonard Etta Talley

Public Auction of High Point Property in 1928

Court-ordered trustee sale of Lot No. 5 Block B Chester Myers subdivision at 1608 Johnson Street High Point Guilford NC on July 23 1928 at 2 30 PM. Cash terms with title description from Deed of Trust dated March 16 1928 I H Hancock and wife Georgia E Hancock mortgagors.

I. H. Hancock Georgia E. Hancock Carter Dalton Building Investment Company Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County High Point Guilford North Carolina Chester M. Myers Johnson St Johnson Street

High Point plans Howell Street extension and district

The High Point City Council adopts a preliminary resolution to open and extend Howell Street between North Main and North Hamilton Streets and to establish an assessment district. It authorizes land acquisition, lists tracts, sets a July 3 hearing, and orders publication in the High Point Enterprise.

Yale Crew Dominates Harvard in Olympic Contender Run

Yale's varsity crew dominated the Thames race by ten lengths over Harvard, paving a clear season triumph and positioning Yale as a leading contender to represent the United States at the Olympics alongside California. The victory solidifies Yale's status as a top rival for Olympic selection.

New London Conn Yale United States Harvard Thames Golden Bears California New Haven

Untitled Parlor Scene Cited In Brief Note

A fragment shows a couple’s exchange with a promise of marriage, including a remark about the girl to be his wife and a terse response. The brief appears to reflect a domestic vignette or social note from the period.

Notice to Creditors Guilford Superior Court case High Point

Local Lodge No 2281 Odd Fellows of High Point North Carolina along with all persons who may come in and make themselves party plaintiffs sue Ramsey Drug Company Inc in Guilford County Superior Court creditors and parties are notified to present claims or be barred by the decree.

North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court Odd Fellows High Point N. C Ramsey Drug Company, Inc

Notice to Creditors and Property Description for Estate

Creditors of Ramsey Drug Company Inc must file verified claims with details of securities by July 30, 1928 at High Point New York. Receiver E E Cartwright will account for affairs. report due August 1, 1928 in Guilford County Court. Objections may be filed within three days of the Guilford term opening August 27, 1928. Also describes a property transfer lot 10 and part of lot 9 in Block 3 West View, formerly Ruth Virginia Burton residence, filed by Commercial National Bank of High Point as Commissioner.

Ramsey Drug Company, Inc High Point N. Y Ramsey Drug Company Court Guilford County Superior Court Greensboro N. C E. E. Cartright T. F. Sanders

Administrator's Notice for J R Harris Estate

Probate notice names Herbert L. Teer as administrator of Mrs. J R Harris also Elizabeth Rodosky Harris. Creditors must present all claims by June 4 1929 or be barred. Dated June 4 1928.

J. R Elizabeth “Odosky) Harris Herbert L. Teer Adm Elizabeth Rodosky) Harris

Bond Sale Notice for West Hickory Public Improvements

West Hickory undertakes a 20000 bond issue dated July 1 1928. Proposals due 8 PM July 3 1928 at town hall. Bonds mature 1950 with ten yearly installments. interest up to 6 percent. sale supervised by J L Murphy and Bruce Craven with bid security requirements.

West Hickory N. C New York J. L. Murphy Bruce Craven Trinity

Administrator's Notice for Estate of J D Bean Guilford NC

The administrator invites all claimants against J D Bean of Guilford County North Carolina to present claims by May 28 1929 or be barred from recovery. Creditors are urged to settle promptly with Joseph W Bean administrator. The notice bears date May 28 1928.

J. D. Bean Guilford County North Carolina Joseph W. Bean

Commissioner’s Sale of City Property in High Point

A public auction will be held on Tuesday July 17 1928 at 2 pm on the south side of Chestnut street High Point NC to sell a parcel of land in Guilford County. The sale is conducted under an order in the Commercial National Bank of High Point vs Ruth Virginia Burton estate proceeding with administrator Jennifer Burton. The lot is described starting at an iron stake on Chestnut street and follows J B Richardson line.

Howell Street North Main Street North Hamilton Street City of High Point Guilford County North Carolina North Main Said Street N. Main St Richardson Street North Main St N. Wrenn St J. C. Welch W. P. Pickett E.S. Draper E. S. Draper North Wrenn St Richardson St North Wrenn Street N. Hamilton St R. R. Ragan Guy Caldwell G. C. Caldwell M. Welch M. E. Welch Dr. T. M. Stanton Lewis Teague North Wrent Hamilton St W. H. Culler Hamilton Street Howell St N. E Sheraton Place N. Main E. Ray Chestnut Street West View Register of Deeds Office Ruth Virginia Jennie) Burton Commercial National Bank of N. C Superior Court of Sarah Pope County Guilford State of J. B. Richardson Richardson

Notice of Foreclosure Sale in Guilford County North Carolina

Foreclosure sale by Carolina Mortgage Company trustee under Roy and Mamie Bundy trust from 1926. Real estate in High Point Guilford County. lots 16 and 17 Roy L Bundy subdivision, Silk Mill Highway access. Sale at Greensboro courthouse noon July 18 1928 to highest bidder with cash or credit.

Roy Bundy Mamie Bundy Carolina Mortgage Company Register of Deeds Guilford County Greensboro High Point Guilford North Carolina Roy L. Bundy Office of the Register of Deeds N. C North Street Asheboro Bank and Trust Company H.L. Chandler

Sale of Valuable La Trustee in High Point

Public auction to sell Lot No. 7 in Block A Gurley lands on West Green street High Point Guilford County North Carolina. The sale follows a deed of trust dated February 1 1927 with a note of 486 dollars defaulted. Auction set for July 12 1828 at 1 30 p m cash terms.

W. Buchanan Maggie, Buchanan W. A. J. Idol Mutual Investment Company Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County West Green Street City of High Point County of Guilford North Carolina Carl Bolding McFarling Gurley Green Street V. A. J. Idol

High Point Seeks Pumper Purchases for Fire Department

Sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and City Council of High Point North Carolina until 2 p m June 26 1928 for the purchase of either a 750 gallon pumper or a 1000 gallon pumper for the Fire Department Prices for both options are requested as the site has not yet been decided and equipment to be furnished.

Firestone Akron Akron Brass Mfg. Co Wooster Ohio Westinghouse City of High Point N. C W. A. Davis E. M. Knox A .B. Horney North Carolina

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