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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
2
The High Point baseball club votes to donate all profits to charity in a historic move. Directors show the aim is community amusement over profit and support local charity groups. Subscriptions to stock were encouraged, with President Lyon ready to back a trial period.
The speaker outlines policies for national unity and universal service, urging defense funding, prudent government, and industrial peace. He warns against war profiteering, urges fair taxation, and stresses the need for production over destruction while promoting social justice and opportunities for all citizens. The emphasis is on federal efficiency, tariffs, and international trade to rebuild prosperity.
High Point club president Arthur Lyon signs Steve Woodge a six foot two pitcher from Oham New York for a Furniture Makers tryout. Woodge, 185 pounds, brings years of semi pro experience and strong local recommendations from Joe Lohr.
The other pitcher to send a signed contract to club headquarters is A. R B. Lackey of Stoney Point North Carolina. He stands six feet two inches tall and weighs 165 pounds and is noted for a classy appearance and an enviable amateur baseball record.
High Point students convene for the annual field day featuring sack races, a mile run, and other contests. Hundreds of enthusiasts are expected as every student is eligible to compete and many have practiced in recent weeks.
President Bramham signed six umpires for the Piedmont League season in Durham Jack Walsh Dennis J O Keefe J E Blythe Richard J Monahan J W Baird and William Clark Clark is the sole returnee from last year praised as a top official by fans and moguls. Bill Shumaker will play this year for the Charleston Sally team after leaving Winston Salem. He is a veteran hitter who led the Twins last season and should be a valuable addition to the Pals.
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