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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1930
Page
11
High Point defeats Durham 9 to 6 in a high scoring baseball game at Durham Park. Sally Barnes held Durham to scattered hits after a rough fourth inning, while High Point's offense punched 17 hits led by Frisbie and Williams.
Joe Hauser, Baltimore Orioles first baseman, stands as a leading homerun threat in the International League. Former Athletics and Indians batters, Hauser was released to Baltimore this season and could return to the majors if he surpasses Babe Ruth’s 60 homers set in 1927.
The second game of the championship series features Stehli Silk Mills against Amos Hosiery Mills tonight at 8 at Willis Park. The winner claims the High Point Amateur League title.
English health ad touts Radox foot treatment to remove corns callouses and hard skin. Use two tablespoons in four gallons of hot water for four nights to lift out corns and relieve burning feet.
Bobby Hart from Portland and High Point prepares for his bout with Buster Newberry at Greensboro Memorial Stadium next Tuesday. Manager Soldier Wilson expects a strong performance as Hart makes weight and trains at High Street Arena with help from Deaton Smith Perry and Sherman. Tickets at 127 N Main St with ring side seats reserved for High Point fans.
Coach Wade Marlette trains the squad with two tough workouts daily as they replace backs Bryant Hill Curles Alfred Moffitt and Williard and lose linesmen Bulla Hawkins Culler McLaughne Payton Moffitt Royals Monroe. Eight lettermen report including Clinard Coletrane Holcombe Sizemore Hin kle Reed Shipman Shelton. The season opens under lights September 19 at Willis Park against Lexington High.
Fred B Hall world champion exhibition pocket billiard player will perform at 8 15 pm tonight at the Friendly Billiard Parlor on Washington Street in High Point Greensboro audience no charge after the show Hall will play Polly Snyder in a friendly match following the exhibition multiple local names and venues appear in the readable notice
Clark LaBounty carried a 1847 gold piece valued at 20 dollars for months before checking a catalog. He learns the coin is worth about 2500 dollars due to a peculiar thickness in the design. The surprise highlights how mint errors can drastically affect value.
Carl Husta delivered a clutch three bagger for Wineton Salem short fielder to end a 33 inning duel between Yeager and Coleman and lift the Twins to a 3 3 tie with Raleigh last night. Coleman walked Yeager and Dumas fanned before the big hit.
The New York Giants won the first game versus the Boston Braves 5 3 but lost the second 7 to 1, leaving them 3 1/2 games behind the Cubs as the Pirates and Braves each capitalized with big innings. The Cubs beat Pittsburgh 9 6 earlier, while Brooklyn and St. Louis gained ground with no games played. The Athletics celebrated their 90th win as Mose Grove earned his 28th victory, and Ed Wells absorbed three Washington defeats in the Yankees 10 7 loss to the Senators.
John J. McGraw will remain manager of the New York Giants for at least five more years. The signing finalizes a contract that expires at season's end and ends rumors of a possible departure. Stoneham and McGraw had agreed six months earlier, with McGraw serving as manager stockholder and vice president since 1903.
In Charlotte on Sept 4 the Greenville Spinners and Macon Peaches prepare to open the 1930 South Atlantic Association final series in Greenville. Macon leads Schoonermen by four games, making the title race unlikely if Greenville sweeps and Macon loses all remaining games.
Macon faces Columbia at Blome to close the series Greenville hosts Asheville Tourists Augusta travels to Charlotte to play the Hornets final game day coverage with the three city matchups setting the closing action
The Maconists extended their streak by defeating Charlotte 19 to 6 as Augusta blanked Greenville 13 to 0 in another game.
Snyder led with three hits spearheading the attack against Wical. Cohen Reis Brandes and Vance added two hits apiece. Jinx Harris allowed only four hits in the first half as Augusta rolled to a 13 to 0 victory over Greenville.
Lynch Garris and Knox each collected three hits to front the Wolves strong offensive showing and provide the decisive offensive spark.
Columbia closed its home season with a 7 to 3 loss to Asheville. Tarr remained hot at the plate with three hits and drove in four runs.
Gray pitched for Columbia while Monroe Mitchell toed the rubber for the Tourists as 11 outs remained scattered and safe through the game.
Hack Wilson headlines a National League mystery as pitchers seek to decipher his soft pedal technique and its effect on the strike zone. The article frames the inquiry around Wilsons pitching style and the league’s curiosity about his approach.
A compact remark notes the prevalence of two key National League series in the season, signaling recurring matchups that shape standings and fan attention. The line captures rivalries and pacing of the NL schedule.
Describes the Hairy Ainu of Yezo as gorilla-like and questions why boxing managers have not brought some to fight. The remark targets appearance rather than event, implying curiosity about potential matches.
Carnera, the towering Italian heavyweight, remains the sport’s top figure even as boxing faces a downturn. Reports highlight his ongoing prominence and the sport’s current struggles with public interest and competitive depth.
The forthcoming amateur golf tournament will be staged in Philadelphia this month. O Geffy asks who will be runner up, with speculation centering on rival contenders and potential standings.
A playful note on boxing fans during a hot spell suggests no imminent rabid danger for enthusiasts as crowds enjoy bouts.
Pie Traynor the Pirates third baseman weds a Cincinnati telephone operator The notice playfully thanks the couple and suggests the bride should have chosen a different receiver for better paragraphing.
When Thanksgiving arrives, Joe McCarthy can take pride that his team faced 42 games against the Reds and Cardinals. The season’s pace kept tough opponents on the schedule as the holiday approached.
Henderson secured top spot in the Piedmont League by beating the Greensboro Patriots 7 to 4 at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks mounted a late 10th inning rally delivering three runs while Johnny Jones homered with one aboard and Greensboro catcher Hinkle hit two long balls.
Tomas Mills defeated Industrial All Stars 11 to 8 at Willis Park in the opener of a three game set. Young started for Mills but received little support as seven runs came on for his line in three innings. Lefty Young’s brother relieved and kept the scoring in check until late. Rimmer pitched for the All Stars, chased in the eighth after surrendering the decisive runs. Henderson finished for Mills, with timely hits by Cooper Radcliffe and Anderson fueling the offense. Attendance reached about 300 in a 2:15 game.
Georgia Tech and Alabama feature sophomore fullbacks Cain and Johnny in early reports set to disrupt opposing lines this fall. Alabama groomed Johnny to replace Tony Holm while Tech’s Tommy Cain aims to revive fading memories of Father Lumpkin.
National League leader board shows: Batting .411 by Batting leader Bill Terry of the Giants. runs by Cuyler of the Cubs with 135. RBIs led by Wilson of the Cubs with 155. hits 222 by Terry. Also Kline Phillips 50 doubles. Comorosky 22 triples. Wilson 46 homers. Curler 32 stolen bases. American League leaders list Gehrig of the Yankees with 94 batting average and Ruth with 136 runs. Gehrig 1151 RBIs. Hodapp 19 doubles. Cambas 12 triples. Ruth 44 home runs. M MecManus 19 stolen bases.
Fragmentary report lists New York 5 7, Boston 1 and Pittsburgh 9 with reference to Chicago and six other teams not scheduled. No clear game dates or full team lineup provided.
Results from multiple leagues show Winston-Salem 4 Raleigh 3 and High Point 9 Durham 8 in the Piedmont League. Other results include Charlotte 6 Macon 10 and Asheville 7 Columbus 32 Augusta 13 Greenville 0 in the South Atlantic.
The Philadelphia club defeated Boston 11 to 4 in a high scoring AL game. The New York team led 10 to 0 before Washington joined the schedule with remaining games not listed.
Paris reports Maryse Bastie, French aviator, broke the world women's endurance record with 38 hours aloft ending at 9 31 am. She surpassed Lena Bernstein's 325 hours 46 minutes 55 seconds by two hours 13 minutes 5 seconds and set three new world records for sustained flight. Tears and fatigue marked her celebrated arrival as she asked about Coste and Bellonte's Atlantic crossing.
Pittsburgh September 4. Hack Wilson, famed Cubs slugger, keeps his straw hat off for the season despite teammates urging him to wear it. He declares the hat stays off until the pennant race ends, restating his stance as the pace heats up.
Newark Jack Berg outpointed Buster Brown in a Newark bout. Milwaukee Den Maier stopped Paul Pantaleo in Milwaukee. Indianapolis Tommy Herman outpointed Patsy Pollock in Chicago. Des Moines Benny Bass earned a newspaper decision over Eddie Anderson in Chicago. University of Pittsburgh football squads use about 2,000 cleats each season.
Today schedules show Raleigh at Winston Salem High Point at rd am Henderson at Greensboro Cleveland at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia New York at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis.
Yesterday's games featured Jimmy Moors of the Athletics hitting a home run and a double that scored four. Hughis Critz of the Giants drove in two with a single to beat the Braves in game one. In the second game Wally Berger of the Braves homered for his 83rd, aiding a Giants loss. Bill Dickey of the Yankees slugged a home run and two triples accounting for six of New York's 14 runs against Washington.
A quick two egg omelet is finished by heating two undiluted cans of vegetable soup and pouring over the eggs after they set. The method yields a flavorful breakfast option presented in a concise home cook style.
Baseball now has the draft problem on its hands. Not only that but Grover Alexander.
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