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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
9
In a tight game Durham Bulls defeated High Point 7 5 moving Durham to the top of the standings while High Point dropped to second. Key moments included Wylie Boone and Cleveland homers for Durham and Saunders multiple hits for High Point, with late rallies failing to overturn the deficit.
Promoters announced that five percent of the returns above expenses will go to charity, with Ed Happy Davis stating a future plan to donate a percentage of profits. The Public Welfare board will benefit, described as doing creditable work in the city.
Winston Salem defeats Raleigh 10 to 2 while High Point routed Durham 56 to 7 Greensboro beats Salisbury 8 to 3 Fayetteville falls to Rocky Mount 2 to 1 Kinston over Greenville 9 to 2 and Wilmington edges Goldsboro 5 to 1
Napoleon Dorval of Emporia beat Otto Von Porat of Norway. Johnny Kreiger of New York won on a foul against Jimmy Mahoney of Chicago. Frankie Sims of Cleveland defeated Tony Stabenau of Buffalo. Mike Mandell of St. Paul defeated Paul Swiderski of New York.
Kansas City report notes Big Bill Hartwell of Kansas City technically knocked out former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in a bout. The result adds another chapter to early 1900s prizefighting in the region.
Sid Terris of New York defeated Eddie Mack of Denver in a ten round bout. In San Antonio Chuck Evans beat Johnny Simpson 160 to 145 on points in Oklahoma.
A. G. Bedford of a St. Louis merchandising firm died after being struck by an Atlantic Coast Line train in Weldon. He whispered his name at the hospital but did not reveal his residence. His predecessor was killed by a train in January.
Summer materials grow more luxurious with silk faille gaining popularity for sports clothes. Parisian weaves are highlighted as a novelty, signaling evolving fashion trends in fabric selection.
Bill Jordan of High Point stopped Soldier Groff of Winston-Salem with two head blows a few seconds into the third round. Fans rate Jordan a mobile, precise fighter capable of big showdowns, while promoter Happy Davis seeks a strong challenger. The card also featured Stockton vs Callicutt a draw, Sechrest over Gurley by technical knockout, Little stopping Johnson, and Overcash battering Michaels.
The state highway commission moved its district office from Asheboro to Thomasville as work begins on widening Highway 10 from High Point to Thomasville. Sam Schwaringer will lead the new Thomasville office with William White and G. M. Moon, and work on the six to seven mile stretch is expected to start soon after the latest contract letting.
West coast betting shifts the line to 6 to 5 on Jimmy McLarnin as he challenges Sammy Mandell for the lightweight title at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night. Mandell had been the 7 to 5 favorite until the surge of support. A Broadway firm reported a $1,000 bet at the new odds.
Jack Johnson, aged 52, was forced from a scheduled ten round bout with Big Bill Hartwell in Kansas City by a broken hand. Hartwell dominated the six rounds before Johnson withdrew, ending the comeback bid with a decisive but halted defeat.
Utah scrapes road debris with powerful magnets mounted on trucks removing nails spikes and iron fragments from state highways. The article also notes Utah derives its name from the Utes Indians.
Winston-Salem defeats Raleigh 10 to 2 with key two-base hits from Hauger and Rye and a strong pitching effort by Newsom. Scoring details show Winston-Salem led early and never relinquished, while Raleigh stranded eight and committed several errors in the field.
The Junior orders of High Point mark their 75th anniversary Friday night May 18 in Guilford council hall Harris building East Washington street. All Juniors and wives urged to attend. City orders will present a history of their lodge since formation.
A profile notes Wylie Boone as a highly variable figure in Mr Bramham's Cigarette Circuit. It contrasts his days of high value with moments where he resembles a small, thirty cent figure.
A standout day saw the batter come to the plate four times and collect a home run a double and a single. The performance marks a high point with multiple extra base hits and strong offense.
THAT MAKES THREE homers for Wylie and such unusual shots. The article notes an extraordinary triple in a rare, standout performance that will be remembered as a blue moon moment in the game.
Wylie hit a two bagger yesterday that struck Snow Hall on the head, singed hair, and sent the ball screaming to the outfield. It bounced past the fence and settled beyond the outer-garden turf.
In Winston-Salem last Saturday the younger Boone hit a four base on balls, just missing a home run as the ball stayed inside the park.
In High Point several weeks ago a player first impressed by juggling the ball against the centerfield fence. The ball struck a corner, deflected at right angles, and bounced through the barrier.
The fragment notes that Boonh's baby brother is described as unusual unique in uniform, reinforcing a growing claim about distinctive traits or behavior within the family or group.
The player keeps surprising fans and critics with bold plays. Reactions range from boos to lavish praise as he defies expectations and stirs discussion.
Wylie misplayed a pop foul and misjudged a throw near the pitcher’s box as Monday’s Boo’s suffered a string of miscues. The incidents came as Stewart attempted to throw to first in a tense sequence.
Fans showered him with geraniums as he came to bat and filled the hall with energy at the Bull pasture, leaving the crowd buzzing and cattle nearby with tongues hanging in astonishment.
A brief nomination states W Boone as a candidate for the Hall of Halo, highlighting his credentials and suitability for induction.
Foreign radio reports all well on polar flight. Berlin condition remains grave. Newark primaries yield 28 votes for Smith and Hoover wins 25 with others backing Coolidge. Plans to cut transcontinental travel time announced. Palmer arrives en route to Managua. Shreeve resigns as Kansas City chief of police after alleged escapade. Federal Reserve notes trade and industry back to near year-ago levels.
A compact score roundup shows Chicago 10 tied with Brooklyn 10 for top, New York 7, Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 3, St. Louis 3, Boston 1. The standings reflect a regional contest across eight cities.
A concise score summary lists results across cities including Philadelphia 5 over Cleveland 0 New York 12 over Detroit 8 Chicago 3 over Washington 2 Boston 3 over St Louis 1. The brief snapshot highlights multiple city matchups in a tabular format.
The tally shows Augusta 12 Charlotte 2 Macon 4 Columbia 7 Greenville 1 Spartanburg 2 Asheville 12 9 Knoxville 8 8. Officials note mixed performances across the circuit with notable tallies in Asheville and Augusta.
Birmingham 5 edged Atlanta 4 while Nashville 9 defeated Chattanooga 5 Mobile 4 beat Little Rock 1 and New Orleans 2 overcame Memphis 1 in a set of regional games showing tight margins and close finishes.
A brief report lists city scores with Petersburg seven, Norfolk five, Portsmouth five, and Richmond four. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
A series of city games reports score lines with Louisville 4 Toledo 5 Indianapolis 11 Columbus 8 Milwaukee 6 St. Paul 10 Kansas City 3 Minneapolis 9. The results indicate tight competitions and varied outcomes in multiple venues.
Scores show Jersey City 2 Buffalo 16 Newark 5 Rochester 2 Baltimore 4 Montreal 2. Only games scheduled.
Results list city to city scores with teams Wichita Falls over Houston 1 to 2 Shreveport 2 over San Antonio 3 Dallas 4 over Waco 7 Fort Worth 4 over Beaumont 6
Pueblo outscored Oklahoma City 10 to 9 and Des Moines defeated Wichita 6 to 2 while Denver fell to Tulsa 9 to 11 in a set of Western League results.
Missions hold 8 to 3 over Los Angeles while Hollywood falls 1 to 2 in San Francisco. Seattle earns 3 and Oakland 4 as Portland with 8 and Sacramento 9 pace the table.
Meridian wins 4 to 3 over Monroe as other Cotton States League games were postponed due to wet grounds.
Delegates at the South Carolina Democratic convention backed abolishing party rule 32 requiring loyalty pledges and backed a statutory oath instead. Gov. Richards was nominated for national executive committeeman amid debate over enforcement and local officials who have enforced the dry law.
Iain lists scores from the Western Association games with Joplin 9 Muskogee 5 Springfield 5 and Independence 3 reflecting a sequence of Friday results.
Baseball leaders as of May 15 show Grantham of Pittsburgh leading batting with .422, Douthit of St Louis and Frisch of St Louis atop runs and RBIs, while Meusel and Ruth pace doubles and homers. Pitching highlights include Clark of Brooklyn with 4-1 and Pipgras of New York at 6-0.
An old advertisement attributes infant fussiness to overstimulation and suggests limiting handling. It recommends Castoria as a safe, drug free remedy claiming quick calming effects and adds a free motherhood book with every bottle. The ad notes widespread use and warns to seek Chas Fletcher's genuine Castoria with a signature.
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