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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1927
Page
7
Salisbury Colonials defeat the Pointers 3 to 1 to sweep the two game series. Cebula two runs in the fourth give Salisbury the lead while Richardson pitches well before J Smith doubles and Schmidt drives him home. Attendance details and fielding stats: high point 8 Salisbury 4.
In Raleigh on May 25 Judge Landis presence noted as the Capitals beat the Bulls 6 to 5. Bryant homered twice including a decisive triple and Spencer's sacrifice fly in the ninth. Five errors in the sixth inning marred a strong ad hoc performance.
The report says Walter Johnson nearly recovered from an ankle injury and will return to pitching for the Washington Senators, boosting hopes of a return to the first division. Barney showed form in an exhibition with the Orioles as slugging stars duel across the leagues.
Gene Tunney, the heavyweight champion, avoided a knockdown in the ring yet faced a financial jolt after a Monet painting price in New York. The encounter underscored that his next bout would need a million-dollar purse to match the art price.
Bruce Gorham of Rocky Mount hurdle star for two seasons will captain the 1928 North Carolina State College track team succeeding Sides dash star. Gorham is a rising senior.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis visiting Raleigh to praise local youths organized for baseball and golf. He greeted Governor McLean and a Civitan club audience, stressing that providing games for boys is a vital civic duty and that young players deserve fair opportunity.
A Southern League pitcher turns evangelist in his first sermon and is noted for a wayward remark about short skirts. The Snyder trial offers one clue and critics discuss boxing, Davis cup players from Japan, and a disarmament conference with Ty Cobb and Sharkey as sidebar mentions.
Billy Evans recalls two stark moments in Lester Bell's career tied to the digit five. In 1922 he joined St Louis, then in 1923 he suited for Houston where Bell tied a two base hit record with five in one game. In 1927 he struck out five times in a game against the Giants, fueling mixed feelings about the numeral five.
Salisbury defeats High Point 3 to 1 while Rocky Mount loses to Winston-Salem 5 to 6 Raleigh edges Durham 6 to 5 in a busy regional results roundup.
Richmond defeated Wilson 7 to 6 while Norfolk routed Portamouth 15 to 11 and Petersburg posted a 11 to 11 draw with Kinston in a tight Virginia League day of baseball results.
In regional play results Spartanburg defeated Charlotte 5 to 1 and Greenville fell 11 to 9 against Columbia while Asheville won 6 to 5 over Macon. Knoxville and Augusta games were rained out.
American Seagle led Detroit to a 6 to 3 win over Cleveland as weather caused several events to be postponed due to rain.
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 11 to 1 while Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 6 to 5. Remaining games were postponed due to rain.
In the Southern Association and Cotton States League several games produced decisive victors. Chattanooga shut out Atlanta 4 0 while Little Rock beat Mobile 8 to 5. Memphis fell to New Orleans 4 1 and Nashville lost 5 4 to Birmingham. Meridian routed Hattiesburg 6 0 and Laurel overwhelmed Gulfport 13 3. Montgomery defeated Albany 13 9 and Columbus blanked St Augustine Pensacola 2 11.
In the coast league results Sacramento 6 to Missions 11, Los Angeles 5, Portland 3, San Francisco 3 to Seattle 5, Oakland 2, Hollywood 5. The notes list several city teams with their scores, indicating a tight regional schedule.
Des Moines defeats Amarillo and Lincoln 8 to 2 while Tulsa loses 4 to 1. Omaha beats Oklahoma City 4 to 1 and Denver defeats Wichita 4 to 1.
In an International League game, Syracuse defeated Toronto 5 to 2 but the morning start was postponed due to wet grounds. Baltimore Newark not scheduled and other games postponed because of rain.
National League leaders include Farrell of the Giants with a .408 average and 4 hits, Hornsby 33 runs, Grntham 13 doubles, Waner 6 triples, Williams 9 homers, Cuyler 14 steals, Meadows 6 wins no losses. American leaders show E Miller 416, Ruth 36 runs and 11 homers, Gehrig 53 hits, Burns 15 doubles, Manush 6 triples, Simons 7 steals, Pennock 5 wins 0 losses.
Representatives of the proposed amateur city league met in the lobby of the local civil Mm and finalized plans for the season opener on June 1. Dr J H Carr was elected president with R H Shaw as vice president and M Ernest Welch as secretary treasurer. A schedule committee was formed to draft the season card.
Edwin H. Haley of New York defeats Cyril Tolley in a breathless championship match at Hoylake England. Haley led early with a birdie three and edged Tolley on the final greens, taking the thirteenth, fifteenth and eighteenth holes to claim victory.
Indianapolis Ind May 25 AP reports for the first time in years only American made automobiles will race in the 500 mile classic at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Monday. The sole foreign entry a French car was disqualified after a broken connecting rod. Romanian driver George Fernic may seek an American car to qualify. Final preparations raced ahead as trials approached tomorrow and Friday.
In the Piedmont loop the Twins of Winston-Salem edge High Point to keep pace while Raleigh Capitals lift one game behind them. Rocky Mount holds fourth with Salisbury two back after a 3 1 victory. Raleigh ends a five game skid by beating Salisbury 6 5 and Winston-Salem tops Rocky Mount 6 5 on Evans homer. Salisbury extends win streak to six with a 3 1 win over High Point as Richardson outduels Cebula.
Duke university announced 43 students received varsity letter awards in baseball track and tennis. Howard Ervin of Durham was elected track captain and Lamont Ervin of Rutherfordton tennis captain. Baseball captain to be decided later. Managers named W K Kramer Elizabeth City baseball J F Ervins Trinity track and C A Kirkpatrick Gastonia tennis.
A series of questions covers balk rulings. Balk when pitcher delivers without intent to throw or without stepping toward a base. Runners advance on plays. home run with bases loaded may reset batting. The pitcher may hold the ball for up to twenty seconds before a ball is ruled.
The article states hair grows about one inch in six weeks under normal conditions and notes the fastest growth occurs between ages 35 and 60. It emphasizes variation due to health and environment.
The University of North Carolina track squad finished the season with a strong showing under Coach Bob Fetzer. They claimed a sixth state title, placed fourth in the Southern Conference Meet, and went undefeated in dual meets. Key stars departed but new talents emerged to carry the program forward.
S H Haley of New York former Williams college star beat F Williamson of Carlisle City four and three at Hoylake England in the British amateur golf tournament. He advances to face Cyril Tolley tomorrow.
A Kansas tornado crossed the Missouri River into St. Joseph causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The narrow path stretched a mile with mainly chimney and tree damage and broken windows in the residential area. One man was injured by falling bricks. no fatalities were reported.
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