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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1927

Page

13

Colonial Opener Twin Moundsmen Clash In Winston-Salem

In Winston-Salem on May 20 the Colonials edged the Whitemanites 4 to 4 after Buck Lloyd was relieved in the third. Richardson held Winston-Salem to five hits while Mauney fended off a late rally. Windle starred for the visitors with five hits and solid defense as Salisbury pulled even in the series.

Winston-Salem Buck Lloyd Colonials Whitemanites McMillan Richardson Mauney Lloyd Zinker Windle Tie Salisbury R. H. Vo F Wise Carpenter RG Parey Whiteman Jonneon Wade Johnson Taylor Maltby Clayton Winston Salem Taylor and Lewis

Weather Threat Delays Outdoor Fight Promoter's Dilemma

Tex Rickard, promoter of the outdoor heavyweight elimination match at Yankee Stadium, faces a rain threat after yesterday’s washout of Maloney Sharkey. A clear forecast keeps hopes alive, but a postponed bout could shift by a week. Rickard recalls a similar delay in 1925 for Berlenbach McTigue.

New York Tex Rickard Jupe Pluvius Tex Yankee Stadium Boston Jimmy Maloney Jack Sharkey Rickard Paul Berlenbach Michael McTigue

Rain Could Boost Fight Promoter’s Receipts

Despite rain delaying the event, advance sales reached $175,000 with more returns expected. The promoter predicted receipts would top his $300,000 house estimate by about $50,000. The fighters worried the extra day would blunt their condition.

Richard Wdve Rainall Battlers

Capitals Checkered by Goochmen Rally in Raleigh Blowout

The Rocky Mount Buccaneers turned back the Capitals 8 to 7 as base hits sparked a late bid. Wattmen Wattmen May and Augustine pitched for Goochmen and locals, respectively, with Raleigh leading until a ninth inning rally fell short.

Raleigh Rocky Mount Buccaneers Capitals Wattmen Y Kith May Augustine

Rocky Mount Unable To Overcome Raleigh In Late Frames

In a tight late game Raleigh used a six run inning to overcome Rocky Mount 6 to 7. Key hits included two base hits by Walters Spencer Augustine and Lundeen. Diehl and Lundeen starred defensively as Raleigh claimed the win and a Masonry education program announced a district revival event.

Buccaneers Rocky Mount Diehl Lundeen Rocky Mount Ab. KR. H. OO AL Bb Ares Oeace CCS Busta Bemctts Gogee Torbog Isisinek Bes Ink Syeneer Sten. CF Nee Ae Lurooor Soimie Raleigh Ab Saas

Masonic Schools Set for Three North Carolina Cities

Masonic instruction sessions will be held in Lexington on May 23 High Point on May 25 and Greensboro on May 26 and 27. R K Stewart district deputy grand master says the free programs cover educational meetings scholarly ritual and symbolism for officers masters and instructors with both afternoon and night sessions. An all district rally will discuss Masonic business jurisprudence and district problems.

Lexington High Point Greensboro R. K. Stewart

New Officers Elected in Tri City Laundrymen Group

The Tri City Laundrymen association serving High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro elected officers at a Sheraton banquet. Thomas Ayres Greensboro Vicks laundry was chosen president Fred Mitchell Leaksville as vice president and R L Means Winston Salem Zin zendorf laundry secretary treasurer. About 50 members attended the banquet and heard talks on industry concerns.

Tri-City

Burch to Hear Case Next Friday After Highway Accident

The case against W. A. Burch stemming from a Saturday night automobile collision on the High Point Greensboro highway was scheduled for Municipal Court this morning. The hearing has been moved to next Friday.

W. A. Burch High Point Greensboro

Court Case Delayed by Absence of Key Witnesses

The hearing was postponed as neither Mr. Bureh nor two key witnesses Miss Margaret Sever and Miss Annabelle King could attend. Their absence caused the continuance of the case until next Friday.

Mr. Bureh Misses Margaret Sever Annabelle King

France Wins First in Franco-American Lawn Tennis Match

In St. Cloud France May 20 AP reports Jean Borotra defeated Francis T Hunter in opening singles 4 6 6 4 6 4 in a best two of three sets as France takes the first victory in the Franco American lawn tennis series.

France ST. Cloud Jean Borotra Francis T. Hunter

Tilden Wins First Set Against Lacosta 6-4

William T. Tilden takes the opening set from Rene Lacosta 6-4 in St. Cloud on May 20, as AP reports. Tilden leads the best of sets, building early momentum in the match.

ST. Cloud William T. Tilden Rene Lacosta

Weather fog halts Capeace reports in Newfoundland coast

Reports from Capeace at the southeastern tip of New Found land say dense fog and southwest wind. Trepassey on the south coast reported similar conditions as of today May 20.

St, Johns Nfl Capeace New Foundland Trepassey

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