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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
9
Bobby Jones reached the fourth round by beating Cowan Shankland 5 and 3 at St Andrews. Ouimet, Voigt, Waddell, and Torrance also advanced, while challenging winds tested players in Scotland on May 28.
The text describes a strong North Sea gale affecting golf play at St Andrews. Roland MacKenzie beat H L Holden six up and four to play, and John Nelson Smith defeated H D Gillies one up after 19 holes. Other results include Starry Brower beating William Spark 2 and 1, and Jimmy Johnston defeating Col. Moore Brabazon 6 and 5.
In Autellis France on May 28 AP reports America's top two women players Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs won their French championship matches in straight sets. Moody defeated Phyllis Mudford 6-2 6-4 in a tough test while Jacobs beat Mlle. Anna Swiss 6-2 6-? as she advanced to the next round.
The British amateur championship at St Andrews eliminated two American players. Doc Willing and Don Moe fell early while Portland dentist Spark upset Moe with sharp approach and putting. Rex Hartley aided Spark with openings Moe could not convert under the seaside course glare.
Washington reports show it costs fathers an average $7,238 to raise a child to age 18. Itemized expenses include $250 for birth, $2.50 for clothing and shelter, $3,460 for education, $50 for health, $284 for recreation, $1350 for insurance, and $570 for sundries.
Washington beats New York 7 to 2 as Sam Jones dominates with his fifth complete game and sixth straight win. St Louis loses to Pittsburgh 8 to 5 while Brooklyn and New York split, keeping the NL leaders a half game apart. Athletics win third in a row, sweeping Boston in two doubleheaders. Cleveland tops Chicago twice, Detroit erupts 16 to 11 over St Louis, with 21 hits and three homers.
The Chicago Cubs mourn the death of Hal Carlson 26 in Rockford Illinois just hours after he complained of stomach pains at a hotel. Carlson a key winning pitcher with four wins and one loss this season died with teammates Cliff Heathcote Riggs Stephenson and Hazen Cuyler at his bedside. He had been in good form at Catalina Island spring training. The club had previously acquired him from the Philadelphia Nationals for 30000 and two players Kaufman and Cooney.
National League leaders feature P Waner Pirates batting .405 and 62 hits by Frederick Robins. Terry leads runs with 38 for the Giants, Klein drives in 41, Cuyler and English pace triples with six, Wilson leads homers with 13, Cuyler 9 steals. American League leaders show Rice Senators at .416 and 62 hits, Ruth 41 runs, Simmons 41 RBIs, Cronin 16 doubles, Combs West Judge tally six triples, Ruth 14 homers and Rice 9 steals.
A consumer style note praises berets purses and long steves made from colored linen pique checked gingham and other fabrics as clever wardrobe ideas. The piece emphasizes inventive use of fabric textures to elevate outfits.
In a set of Piedmont League games Henderson shut out High Point 7 to 0, Winston Salem rallied to beat Durham 5 to 0, and Raleigh edged Greensboro 3 to 2 in 10 innings.
National League action saw the New York victory over Brooklyn 3 to 1 while Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 8 to 5. Rain caused other games to be postponed.
Baseball scores show Washington defeating New York 7 to 2 while Philadelphia registers 7 to 5 over Boston. Cleveland falls 3 to 9 to Chicago, Detroit leads St. Louis 16 to 11 in a packed lineup of results.
Mission 2 edged by Los Angeles 10 in a nonstandard tally. Oakland 6 beat Portland 3. Sacramento 8 defeated Seattle 6. Hollywood 11 downed San Francisco 6.
Scores from the region show Williamsport beating York 6 to 3 and Harrisburg routing Hazelton 8 to 4. Scranton crushed Elmira 13 to 3 while Wilkes Barre fell to Binghamton 4 to 0.
In a set of results the Southeastern League shows Montgomery defeating Columbus 6 to 4, Selma beating Pensacola 7 to 5, and Jacksonville earning a 5 to 3 victory over Tampa.
A brief sports update lists readings of games and results including Reading at Newark 2 3 and other scores Buffalo 4 Rochester 3 Jersey City 6 Baltimore 9 and a rain affected Toronto Montreal matchup.
Indianapolis defeats Columbus 12 to 2 and Louisville beats Toledo 3 to 1. Kansas City over Minneapolis 4 to 3 and Milwaukee edges St Paul 6 to 5 in a series of early-season results.
Qualifying trials for the Indianapolis 500 close tonight at 7 05 PM after a day of practice. Officials list 30 drivers ready to race with Assured starters including Baconi Borzacchini and Letterio Cuccinotta from Italy and a field of American-based pilots headed by Peter DePaolo Billy Arnold Shorty Cantlon Louie Meyer and others.
Chicago May 28 Manager Joe McCarthy of the Cubs says rainy days and idleness give him too much spare time to worry about what is wrong with the National League champions this season. He notes last season he did not mind showers but this year they bother him more.
Racing champion and a host of dirt track boys vie for speedway glory. The youthful Babe Stapp and veterans Dave Evans and Deacon Litz must qualify today or watch the race Friday from the sidelines.
In a Passing Show quip, a wife demands $100 for an outfit while her husband agrees, revealing a sharp domestic exchange. The witty exchange underlines tensions over money and autonomy in a light theatrical frame.
A firearm style torpedo claimed as the deadliest yet devised was tested between Weymouth and Portland. It features an eight cylinder engine and travels 50 percent faster than earlier models. It carries a high explosive capacity.
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