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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
5
Alan Gould reports from St. Louis on October 3 that Connie Mack faced critics for relying on George Earnshaw with bases loaded twice and no runs. The Cardinals, led by Pepper Martin and Watkins, capitalized on fielding slips to steal bases and take a 1-0 lead, while Earnshaw faltered. The A’s prepared to travel to Philadelphia as the Cardinals planned a later departure.
UNC and Vanderbilt meet on the gridiron for the first time since 1914 with UNC's squad led by Chuck Collins in strong condition. Vanderbilt reports some key players out, listing Talley as unavailable and noting a probable starter lineup for both teams. A separate Raleigh report notes the death of 14 year old James Dielberg of Wilmington, Del., from injuries after being struck by a freight train.
Wild Bill Oh may be known as a left hander to fans but today he is Sweet William to St. Louis and the Cardinals after a 2 to 0 victory over the Athletics. The win pulls the National League club even with the American League champions as they head to Philadelphia on Monday.
The North Carolina State Wolf pack meets the Florida Gators in Raleigh for the season opener and State’s first conference tilt. Both squads held workouts yesterday. listed lineups include Gurneau Parnell Cobb and Buck Wilson for State, with Anderson Jenkins Dellinger and Cumiskey for Florida. Officials are Hutchins as referee, Powell as umpire, Hackney head linesman, and Scholer as field judge.
Three policemen woke early to a call about two alligators escaping from a pen behind Richard P. Grossenheider's home. Officers chased and restrained the animals with ropes, handling them much like roping a calf.
Pepper Martin emerges as the World Series hero for the St Louis Cardinals and earns praise from Connie Mack. The Oklahoma native, initially injured, steals two bases and scores twice in a shutout win, boosting his batting average to .713 after two games. Martin’s enthusiastic play and feisty base running give the Cardinals a momentum edge.
At Gastonia North Carolina Furman lines against Wake Forest in an annual clash featured for the Carolina Civitan convention. The program listed probable lineups as Tyre Bowers of the Moxley post office section was shot and killed in a quarrel, with Squire Hutchinson sought by officers.
In Atlanta on October 3, coach Billy Laval left sophomore Earl Clary out of South Carolina's opening lineup, fueling fan speculation about Tech's debut. South Carolina arrived for a Rose Bowl field practice amid talk of the Georgia Tech South Carolina clash. Endicott, Virginia, Ames Hash reports a pet squirrel homecoming after five years and two escaped pets nesting in the garret.
St Louis October 3 Jim Wilson Cardinal catcher threw to third base in the ninth of game two as he chased a possible double steal and failed to see Jimmy Moore swing at a pitch. Gabby Street explained Wilson’s focus on Foxx and Dykes while Moore hit, Marker Bottomley’s catch saved the day and Hallahan faced an extra baseman after a strikeout.
Hendricks of Allen Jay scores a late goal to edge Old Town 1 to 0 in a hard fought season opener. Strong defense defined the match with dribbling sequence leading to the decisive point as listed lineups show.
Trinity quarterback Buck Coltrane connected with Burge on a 15 yard pass for a 15 yard score as Hasty High edged Thomasville 6 to 0 in their first fall football game. Trinity, under Coach Robbins, shows a strong rebound with several returning players and a growing program.
In Longstreet Canyon Nevada after a long dry spell a sequence of rains has produced an unusually dense bloom of desert flowers. Old timers report the canyon carpeted with vivid wildflowers across the neighborhood attracting locals and visitors alike.
In Nemi Italy a richly carved wooden compass over 19 centuries old was recovered from the second Roman galley raised from Lake Nemi. The device is wooden like a modern compass except for metallic paint, and a well-preserved fragment of heavy cloth with a curious weave was also unearthed.
A summary of safety and hands usage on kicks from scrimmage. It notes that safety team penalties could revert to ball possession if no touch occurred, and outlines that post 1930 rules allow hand use to push opponents for ball access only when the ball is free or in the air, with specific early references to 1929 rules.
Davidson Wildcats travel to Lexington to face Washington and Lee in a grid clash. Lineup shifts include Morris out with injury likely replaced by Wertz at tackle, and Almon possibly starting at fullback over Collins. Coaches confirm W and L veterans Bailey Pgee and Mitchell among listed starters with referees Brewer and Gas, Bocock.
Rogers Hornsby’s Cubs claimed a 2-1 victory in the Chicago city series, overcoming 16 total hits in three games as White Sox pitchers Faber Frasier and Lyons shut them down. The Cubs still held a 2-1 edge in the three-game set after a 9-0 loss and a 1-0 or 2-1 win across the earlier games.
North Carolina schools faced a slate of tougher out-of-state foes led by Presbyterian College triumphing 80 to 0 over Lenoir Rhyne in Hickory. Duke expected to roll past V M I in Durham. NC State meets Florida in Raleigh while Vanderbilt looms as a possible upset for North Carolina. Wake Forest hosts Furman in Gastonia. Davidson seeks upset at Washington and Lee in Lexington. Elon and Guilford face George Washington and Randolph Macon. High Point Appalachian clash at Boone influences Little Six race with Catawba favored over Atlantic University in Salisbury.
The V. M. I. flying squadron travels to Durham for an afternoon game against Duke after final workouts in Lexington. Captain Johnnie Gill may return from injury. probable VMI and Duke starting lineups are listed with players and officials named.
In Lexington yesterday High Point Bisons played a scoreless game against Lexington High. The Lexington forwards pressed early, but the Bison defense held firm each time. Cecil stood out for Lexington, while Guarini and Ritchie shone for High Point amid a flustered offensive showing.
Toronto October 8 Two veterans of tournament play reach the Canadian women's golf championship final as Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey defends the title and Jorie Kirkham of Montreal seeks to return the crown to Canada. Orcutt beat Virginia Van Wie one up and Kirkham defeated Alexa Stirling Fraser two up in semi finals.
Tennessee and Clemson meet at Shields-Watkins field in a season opener test. Coach Bob Neyland plans a quartet of hard running backs McEver Allen Brackett Wynn to lead the Vols offense against Clemson’s pair of light backs Harvey Harvin Priester and fullback Heinemann. Officials listed Bagley Major Bates Streit.
New York's Dave Shade outpointed Ben Jeby of New York. Huntington's Lonnie Rowden defeated Al Walters of Dayton. In La Crosse Prince Saunders of Chicago beat Herman of New York. Results list three boxing bouts with winners and locations.
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