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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
2
Industrial amateur leagues schedule fast games as Southern Public Utility gets a bye. High Point faces Overall at Overall while Southern Chair meets Adams Millie at Adams-Millis. Nine teams compete with hopes to climb the ladder.
Johnny Allen, back from influenza, pitched six strong innings to help the Yankees beat the Tigers 6-1. He allowed five hits with six strikeouts as New York relied on timely hitting and baserunning. Oscar Melillo homered and doubled for St Louis in an 8-2 win, while Silas Johnson’s one run allowed Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over Boston.
Durham May 19 Billy Lauck of Virginia headlines the opening prelims at the Southern Conference meet. Lauck, praised as the prettiest miler since Paavo Nurmi, clocked 4:15 against Navy recently, breaking the old conference mark by 6.2 seconds. Duke, Clemson, Maryland, North Carolina, N. C. State and others arrive as trial heats begin with finals set for Saturday. many records from prior eras may fall.
Industrial league action includes Southern Public Utilities resting while High Point Overall clashes with Highland Mills else Adams-Millis faces Southern Chair. Amateur league features Jamestown at Paramount Service Station after Jamestown beat Amos Hosiery 13 to 12. Webbins and Melrose, both undefeated, meet at Kearns Street Diamond. Crown Hosiery mills vs Triangle.
The Marietta Painters face Southern Public Utility Saturday at 2:80 on the Highland Cotton mill diamond in a standout baseball clash. Utilities lead the Industrial league with strong organization, while the Painters field a semi pro outfit showing strong baseball form this season.
A charity baseball game is set for Saturday at Panther Field in High Point with Young Business Men's club facing St. Marys Episcopal church on the college diamond. Captain Bob Overman will lead a lineup featuring Frank Wood Ray Wall and Ed Hedrick among others. St Marys club, managed by John Davis, includes J Irving Groome Robert Jordan Cam Duke Tom Templeton Dick White and others ready to compete.
High Point college closed its season by defeating Eastern Carolina Teachers 19 to 1 in a heavy hitting game. Pinky Pinkston led Panthers with a 4-for-5 day including two home runs, Craver went 4 for 6, and Harrington led Teachers with 3 hits in 4 at bats.
The High Point College board discontinues football citing cost while contracts with Erskine Citadel and P C guaranteed substantial sums. Officials warn of losing students and a potential shift of games, noting a missed era and uncertain futures for Panthers gridiron hopes.
Rotary club members organize two charity baseball games to aid Rotary International efforts. Managers include Job Terry as peer manager and Larry Connant as captain, with Dr H B Hiatt overseeing player health. Players listed include John Peacock, Dr A C Jones, F La Porter Sr and Jr, Ed Millis, Bob Walker, Peter Dalton, Bob McPheeters, C Garrett, and Joe Cas Dick Riggins.
LARRY Gains won on points in London Ontario over George Cook of Australia. Freddie Sceele scored a knockout in Tacoma Washington against Gilbert Attell of San Francisco. Don Javer defeated Joe Coffman on points in Tacoma.
The United States produced about 80 million kilowatt hours of electrical power in 1927, reflecting growing industrial demand and rural electrification.
The Doric column colonnade surrounding the Lincoln Memorial’s large enclosed hall is described as representing the States of the Union.
Pete Ramos, wrestling Jimmy Ray at Willis Park in High Point, says new football tactics have boosted wrestling into the forefront. Ramos, a Greek who blends Greek wrestling with modern tactics, notes no stalling and promises a fight filled card with two boxing bouts in Winston-Salem.
Lee Sherrill of High Point College will start for the Pointers in a league game at Willis Park against Draper tomorrow at 3 30. Draper brings 15 players to face a well matched Pointers squad in a small admission matchup attracting growing crowds. The Pointers share first with Proximity Mack Judson and Brown Williamson, while fans push for Sunday crowds to lure stronger southern teams.
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