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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
15
Harding Herndon and his rejuvenated Pointers left for Winston-Salem to face Charlie Clancy's Twin City team in a crucial Branham circuit series. A double bill was set for this afternoon with a 2:30 matinee start as readers awaited results.
Danville's bats exploded for 12 runs as Harris was roughed up in the first inning and Winston Salem managed only three. the victory tightens the pennant race with Danville and Raleigh looming behind High Point and Greensboro.
Clarence F. Crossley of S. receives the Big Ten conference medal at the University of Illinois for excellence in scholarship and athletics. The chemistry graduate played three years of varsity baseball, organized the Apache basketball team, and led an undefeated intramural squad to a sectional independent tournament title. He will become athletic director and coach at Quincy High School next year.
June 26 Durham defeats Greensboro 5 to 3 as Gooch and Magrann deliver timely hits. Sadler pitched for Greensboro, allowing nine singles and three runs in the sixth. Daviness pitched for Durham, holding Greensboro to five hits as Durham rises offense in key innings.
Duke Duncans Raleigh Capitals defeated High Point 5 to 3 in a weekend series finale. Pitcher Smith limited the visitors to twelve hits while rookie outfielder J Smith made a spectacular running grab at the fence in the sixth inning and again nearly collided in the ninth.
Duke Duncan builds a strong squad with solid fielding and reliable hitting. The team features multiple standout ball players capable of driving runs and keeping pressure on opponents on both lines.
Smith shows premier pitching form as he frustrates High Point hitters for nine innings. Bolt pressed for a halt to the Caps but fell short.
Lennox, the Duncan shortstop, has shown notable improvement since his last appearance. He fields well and handles balls with veteran poise, though his hitting remains his main weakness though not the weakest with the bat.
A large crowd from High Point heads to Winston-Salem for an afternoon baseball doubleheader with many fans leaving early to witness the games. The event draws strong local interest and momentum for the team.
Ally to see the Pointers grab a couple from the Clancyites. Two out of three from the Twins will almost insure Herndon's boys of the first half honors.
A ball park crowd roared as J Smith leaped to the fence and hauled down a speheroid with one hand. The big fielder impressed fans with the athletic grab and three cheers followed the remarkable catch.
Leslie McCullough came in to pinch hit in the ninth for Bolt but failed to connect with the agate. The High Point club still trailed and the loss was certain despite his reputation for being valuable to the team.
Rube Eldridge will exert every effort to stand the Twins on their heads in the tilt this afternoon. Twice the Duke of Spero has accomplished this, and his followers here believe he will repeat it. If Rube wins the first game, he is likely to sing in the nightcap tussle.
Washington defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 and Chicago beat Cleveland 38 to 0. St Louis routed Peruit 5 to 0 with other games not scheduled yesterday.
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 while New York beat Boston 4 to 38. Cincinnati won 7 to 4 over Pittsburgh as St. Louis led Chicago 11 to 1. In the South Memphis topped Ghattanooga 3 to 2 and New Orleans lost 0 to 1 at Atlanta while Nashville won 11 to 4 over Little Rock. Mobile defeated Birmingham 7 to 2.
Standings show Columbus 9 3 Kansas City 8 2 Louisville 8 9 St Paul 11 9 in a second game lasting 10 innings halted by darkness Indianapolis 14 12 Minneapolis International Jersey City 7 3 Syracuse 2 Newark 2 6 Rochester 10 9 Reading 4 Buffalo 5 Baltimore 6 Toronto 6
Eddie Winston tried to beat a bunt in the eighth but Folt outran him and Raleigh outfielder was thrown out at first base.
Trinity stays atop the Community Industrial league after a 7 to 6 win over Archdale. Highland beat Reformed 13 to 8 while Durham Hosiery Mills forfeited to Tomlinson Chair 9 to 0. Cagle starred for Highland with strong pitching and W Price impressed for the Spinners with a three doubles efforts.
Lefty Nichols leaves High Point after years as a pitcher. Allen Moose and Harry Fuley, two new pitchers, expected to report to the club in Winston-Salem soon. Moose heads to Greenville Mississippi for joining, while Nichols reportedly lands a job with Greenville club after release.
If Rube allows Twins to get to his offerings Eddie Frenick is likely to take the mound in one of the games. Frenick would assume pitching duties should the situation demand it.
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