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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

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Police Field Day Opens With Parade And Stunt Acts

Twins to open series with pointers Friday as police field day features stunt flying boxing match and car stunts. Miss Mabel Cody to perform from O Henry hotel while Red Daily dives from a speeding car. Police from multiple cities compete in track events and a motor cycle race. Community support funds a police clubhouse hospital bed and yearly physician. Greensboro and surrounding cities eager to welcome attendees to the Gate City.

Raleigh Mabel Cody City Greensboro

Double bill at Welch park with Pointers and Vnsion-Sdiree Twins

Tomorrow the Vnsion-Sdiree Twins meet the Pointers at Welch park with the first game at 4 00 pm. Saturday features a double header starting at 2 30 pm. The Pointers beat Salisbury 6 0 yesterday behind three pitchers Lewis Gates and Mott.

Argentine champion Cruikshank eliminated in golf match

The Argentine titleholder J. J. Cruikshank, once seen as a probable Brit ish amateur finalist, fell to E. M. Tayton of Walton Heath at the 19th green in the British amateur championship at Westward Ho.

Cruikshank Westward HO Eng J. J. Cruikshank Tayton Walton Heath

Piedmont League results highlight three games

Raleigh defeated Greensboro 7 to 4 while Winston-Salem lost 0 to 3 and Durham fell 3 to 3 High Point beat Salisbury 8 to 6. In the National League New York lost 3 to 5 at Boston and St. Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2, while Chicago routed Pittsburgh 13 to 3. Only three games were on the schedule.

New York Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh

Baseball Scores From Major League Action

American League games featured Boston defeating New York 8 to 4 and Detroit topping Chicago 6. Cleveland and St. Louis played 2 10 inning contest, while Washington slipped past Philadelphia 10 to 9.

Boston New York Cleveland St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues

American Association results include Indianapolis 2 Columbus 3, Louisville 1 Toledo 0 in 10 innings. Kansas City 5 Minneapolis 4. Milwaukee 6 St. Paul 7. International League Syracuse 3 Buffalo 5, Jersey City 6 Baltimore 4. Providence 1 Reading 2, Rochester 4 Toronto S. Virginia League Richmond 10 Portsmouth 1. Wilson 8 Norfolk 3, Rocky Mount 1, Kinston 3 in 12 innings. South Atlantic Augusta 3 Columbia 5, Asheville 1 Greenville 17 Spartanburg 6 Knoxville 9 Charlotte 6 Macon 3 Eight innings called to allow trains.

American Association Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Syracuse Buffalo Baltimore Jersey City Providence Reading Rochester Toronto S Richmond Portsmouth Wilson Norfolk Rocky Mount Kinston Augusta Columbia Asheville Greenville Spartanburg Knoxville Charlotte Macon

Southern Association results feature tight scores

In the Southern Association Chattanooga edged New Orleans 5 to 4 while Little Rock fell to Atlanta 5 to 1. Nashville beat Mobile 2 to 1 and Memphis lost 4 to 1 to Birmingham. In the Florida State League St Petersburg won 2 to 1 against Lakeland and Tampa defeated Sanford 3 to 2.

Southern Association Chattanooga New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Nashville Mobile Memphis Birmingham St. Petersburg Lakeland Tampa Sanford

Today’s baseball games across multiple cities

Scheduled matchups include Salisbury Spencer at High Point Durham at Winston-Salem Greensboro at Raleigh Cleveland at St Louis Detroit at Chicago Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Boston plus VA League Wilson at Rocky Mount Kinston at Richmond Portsmouth at Norfolk and SA League Augusta at Charlotte Asheville at Spartanburg Knoxville at Greenville Macon at Columbia.

Durham Whee Peaetree New York Brooklyne Pittsburgh Cincinnati Li Philadelphia Boston Ae St Louis Waere Chicago Southern Association Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Memphis Mobile Chattanooga Little Rock Portsmouth Richmond Wilson Wee

Back Pointers Trim Em Again Today

Boys at em again today Sanders robbed J Smith of a hit with a pretty one hand catch in the eighth inning J Smith made a good catch off Wilson in the eighth Pilot Duck Smith was determined to win the game He used three pitchers in stopping the Colonials Neal Lewis was a bit wild but the visitors could not do much with little offerings Gates was yanked in the ninth and Mott who relieved him kept the Colonials from scoring Patsy O Rourke ran his team from the bench He believes his team has not started Sheaf pitched fairly good ball Moore and Duck Smith were the only Pointers with more than one hit Back from a brief vacation Millsaps stole two bases Sadler appeared in a road uniform warmed up prior to the game He has been signed by Smith and probably will pitch one of the games this week Sadler is the former Greensboro hurler

Charlie Carroll vnsion-Sdiree Twins Welch Park Shoaf Salisbury Smith Lewis Gates Mott Colonials I. Smith Thrasher Millsaps Clemons High Point Dean Moore J. Smith L. Smith Harrison Sanders Wilson Powell Poa Jordan Staley McDonald Cashion Hudson Sheaf Phillips O'Rourke E Dean Oj J. Smith UO Sillsaps O Gates O Mott R. Salisbury Salisbury-Spencer Sabrie Pilot Duck Smith Duck Smith Sadler Greensboro

Pirates Rally Sparks Three-Game Sweep of Cubs, Move to Third

Heavy hitting and sharp pitching lift the Pirates into third place in the NL after a 13 to 3 rout of Chicago. Wright clears the bases with a homer, a triple, and a single, while Cincinnati tops St Louis 4 to 2 behind Roush’s homer. New York tops Boston 4 to 3 as Meusel drives a clutch triple into a homer. Meantime the Senators edge the A’s 10 to 9 at the new park as Harris belts two homers and a late triple. White Sox best Tigers 10 to 6 and Cleveland outlasts St Louis 4 to 2 in ten innings.

New York Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Wright Pirate Chicago Giants Boston Roush Cincinnati St. Louis Red Sox Yankee Meusel Senators Athletics Joe Harris White Sox Tigers Cleveland Ohio Wingard

McTigue Prepares to Tackle Berlenbach in 15 Round Title Bout

Mike McTigue plans a tactical shift for the light heavyweight title fight with Paul Berlenbach at Yankee Stadium. The schedule calls for a 15 round bout as McTigue abandons defense to trade blows with the feared knockout king. Features Frank Genaro and Harold Smith in the Dexter Park Stadium card opening in Brooklyn.

New York Mike McTigue Yankee Stadium Paul Berlenbach Mike Berlenbach McTigue Frank Genaro Harold Smith Chicago Will Mils Dexter Park Brooklyn

Training Bout Ends With Earnest Blows

Wayne Munn demonstrated training for the Strangler Lewis contest shows fighting spirit remains. His partner Toots Mondt started with rough tactics. Munn attacked with a right uppercut and blows, toppled Mondt, and was separated by onlookers. Mondt was dismissed from the camp.

Michigan City Ind Wayne Munn Lewis Mondt J. J. Hahn Laporte County

Ikey Sadler Signed By Locals In Major League Move

Duck Smith announced the release of outfielder Jimmy Robertson who joined the club recently. He also signed Ikey Sadler from Greensboro and Dean from the Virginia league. Sadler is in road uniform and staying in condition, likely to appear this week.

Duck Smith Jimmy Robertson Ikey Sadler Greensboro Dean Sadler

Favorites Edge Out Harold Van Zandt In Carolina Golf

In Greenville the annual Carolina Golf Association tournament began with all favorites in first flight except Harold Van Zandt of Greenville. Bobby Spence of Columbia led medalists with 159 for 36 holes as first flight matches opened. All lower flights completed one round with no major upsets as the course dried to a hard, flinty surface.

Greenville S. C Harold van Zandt Carolina Golf Association Sans Souci Bobby Spence Columbia Eugene Mills T. D. Blair Greensboro J. W. Spencer Richard Tufts Pinehurst N. E. Edgerton Raleigh J. B. Sirrine Byrd Miller Frank Ford Charleston F. .M. Laxton Charlotte W. G. Perry N. V. Porter Randolph Hancock Wilmington T. R. Brem H. J. Blue John Cushman Robert E. Spence

Good Scores Made In Midwest Golf Finals

CHICAGO May 28 The final 18 holes were faced today at Onwentsia Club by Midwest aspirants for the national open to decide who reaches Worcester Mass June 3-4 for the title won last year by Cyril Walker. After 15 holes yesterday Bill Mehthorn Chicago western open champion led with 71 while 34 players held 76 or better. Amateurs led by Chick Evans with 74 yesterday are close to Bob Gardner who also posted a strong total.

Chicago Onwentsia Club Middlewest Worcester Mass Detroit Cyril Walker Bill Mehthorn Chick Evans Bob Gardner

Governor paroled Kelsey Riddle for second degree murder

Raleigh May 27 Governor McLean announced the parole of Kelsey Riddle who was convicted of second degree murder at the March 1921 term of Yancey county superior court and sentenced to up to 15 years in the state prison. The trial judge recommended clemency and 2,300 citizens of Yancey county joined the governor in the formal statement.

Riddle Raleigh McLean Kelsey Riddle Yancey County

Seekers of Golf in National Open Qualifying

New York May 28 The sand pits of the tido links opened for 134 more national open golf title seekers in the eastern qualifying round bringing the entry to 269. Open champions Gene Sarazen and Bobby Jones were among the starters with Jones partnered with Alex Smith. Angel de La Torre of Spain also listed. Sixty five low scores and ties today plus 62 players who shot 82 or better yesterday and 13 who shot 83 advance to 18 more holes tomorrow. At least 58 will move to next week's Worcester championship field. MacDonald Smith set a new course record 35 35 70 while Walter Hagen posted 38 37 75.

New York Gene Sarazen Bobby Jones Jones Alex Smith MacDonald Smith Sarazen Jesse P. Guilford Boston

Enforce Law Urged Over Misrepresenting US Views

Washington May 27 Representative Fish of New York urged President Coolidge to enforce a criminal code section that imposes fines and imprisonment on Americans who misrepresent the government’s views to foreign officials.

Washington Coolidge Representative Fish New York House Foreign Affairs Committee

Block Smith Signs to Play In Outfield for High Point Club

Manager Duck Smith announced that Block Smith, a Guilford College outfielder, signed with High Point and will report next week to play centerfield. He was named all state by three voters, posted a .389 slugging mark, and is described as a fast fielder. Walter Moore and Pitcher Buswell were released. Neal Lewis expected to take centerfield until Smith arrives.

Duck Smith Block” Smith Guilford College Smith State College Walter Moore Buswell Neal Lewis Moore

Police Field Day Draws Crowd to Greensboro Races

Special to The Enterprise. Greensboro May 28 Police field day here May 30 will bring to this city the largest crowd ever to congregate in Greensboro when automobile races between some of the fastest drivers in the world will be featured.

Charlotte Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem Raleigh Danville Fort Bragg Fayetteville Fair Grounds

Star golfers begin Chicago trials for national open

Chicago on May 27 saw 139 entrants at Onwentsia start the elimination round for the national open championship to be decided next month in Worcester Massachusetts. All players will return for 18 more holes with the best 27 scores and ties for 27th place advancing to the championship field joining five Pacific coast players and 58 from the east for 73 holes of championship play.

Chicago Middle West Onwentsia Worcester Mass Pacific Coast

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