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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1931

Page

12

Pointers Fall To Bees In Twin Bill No Hit Victory

Mapp blanks Pointers in Winston-Salem to cap two no hit no run games this week. Romer Boykin loses 1 to 0 after Twins win with a tying run plated in the fifth. Buck Taylor, Lou Atchley, Ingram and Jete Long star amid a tense late inning. Charlotte Hornets visit for four games tonight and tomorrow with Morton and Walker likely starters.

Reggie Mapp Virginia Polly Winston-Salem Romer Boykin Charlotte Hornets Guy Morton Goat Walker Bobby Durham Twins Ingram Tom Young Asheley Tipton Young Boykin McCrone Plaster Taylor Buck Taylor Old Dominion Clowers Lou Atchley Goldie Holt Husky Jete Long Willow

Sun Beau and Twenty Grand Set for Saratoga Cup Duel

Saratoga Springs awaits a $50,000 Saratoga Cup showdown led by Sun Beau and Twenty Grand. Sun Beau carries 126 pounds to Twenty Grand’s 118 under weight for age as rest of field includes a few entrants. Charley Phillips riders Sun Beau while Linus McAtte to pilot Twenty Grand amid past injuries.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Spa Sun Beau Mate Charley Phillips Arlington Park Charley Jurtsinger Linus Pony) McAtte

Happy Days Are Here Again Pointers Cash Back Pay

The Pointers finally received pay after forty five days without wages. Managers and players, from the manager to the ball boy, collected back pay on Wednesday morning, lifting spirits and promising to play hard the rest of the season for a chance to return next year. Local owners plan a winning team.

United States Lawn Tennis Opens at Forest Hills

Forest Hills N Y Sept 4 One of the most open opens in years the golden jubilee U S Lawn Tennis singles championship begins tomorrow with about 20 of 84 entrants viewed as having a fair chance. Top seeds include Ellsworth Vines with past stars like Johnn y Doeg largely out of contention and only R Norris Williams II a former champion remaining in the field. Also noted Pine Bluff Ark outfielder B Davis hit 14 for a week to lead Cotton States batting.

Forest Hills N. Y Bill Tilden Henri Cochet Johnny Doeg Davis Pine Bluff Ark

Highland Adams Willis clash renews City Industrial title race

The Industrial League Championship wraps up with game two at Willis Park tomorrow afternoon at 8. Yarborough of the Highlanders aims to replicate last week’s 5 to 0 shutout performance against Adams Millis. Stone of Adams Millis opposes, hoping to balance the series and claim the second half honors.

Highland Willis Park Yarborough Ace Highlanders Adams Millis Stone

How They Stand Piedmont League Games Tonight

Charlotte plays High Point Greensboro faces Henderson Asheville meets Winston Durham visits Raleigh. The schedule lists five matchups for the Piedmont League tonight with local teams engaging in key divisional games. likely outcomes and standings are not provided in this brief.

Charlotte High Point Greensboro Henderson Asheville Winston Durham Raleigh

Night Sports Results From Multiple Cities

Last night Winston beat opponents 4 to 1 and High Point won 3 to 0. Durham tallied 12 runs to Greensboro 8 while Charlotte led 4 to 3 over Asheville. Henderson Raleigh game postponed due to rain.

Winston High Point Durham Greensboro Charlotte Asheville Henderson-Raleigh

Games Today Matchups Across Three Conferences

St Louis visits Pittsburgh while Boston plays Philadelphia. Brooklyn faces New York in a doubleheader, and Chicago travels to Cincinnati for crucial league action.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Louise

Yesterday's MLB Results From Two Games Played

Yesterday in baseball Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 6 to 4 and Cincinnati beat Chicago 3 to 2 in ten innings. Only two games were completed as rain halted remaining play.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago

Detroit at Chicago and two more NBA games

Three scheduled games include Detroit visiting Chicago New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Boston.

Detroit Chicago New York Washington Philadelphia Boston

Two MLB Games Result in Detroit and St Louis Wins

Detroit defeated Chicago 9 to 3 and St Louis beat Cleveland 11 to 3 in the two scheduled games. No other games were on the slate.

Major League Leaders Are Shown in 1940s Stats

National League leaders include Terry Giants batting 548 and 182 hits, Klein Phillies 31 homers and 106 RBIs, Ott Giants 97 RBIs, and Haines Cardinals 11 wins in pitching. American League leaders show Gehrig Yankees 140 runs and 159 RBIs, Gehrig 185 hits, Ruth 38 homers, Grove Athletics 26 wins, Mahaffey 15 wins, with Chapman Yankees 53 stolen bases.

Terry Giants Davis Phillies Klein x.Klein Ott L. Waner Pirates Adams Cardinals Bartell Tray+ nor Herman Robins Frisch Martin Haines Derringer Simmons Athletics Ruth Yankees Gehrig Webb Red Sox Miller Johnson Tigers Reynolds White Sox Chapman Grove Mahaffey

South Carolina to Host Duke Debut at State Fair Stadium

Columbia officials arrange use of the state fair stadium to seat the crowd for Wallace Wade's debut as Duke mentor in the South Carolina game. The move signals adjustments to accommodate fans and showcase Wade's first appearance with the Blue Devils.

Columbia S. C Wallace Wade Duke

Old man Ouimet Faces Howell in Beverly Semi finals

Francis Ouimet at 38 year olds the veteran in the Beverly national amateur golf championship semis facing 19 year old Billy Howell of Richmond. McCarthy challenges Jack Westland as Ouimet seeks his first title since 1914 while Howell eyes an upset despite Ouimet's experience.

Chicago Francis Oulmet Boston Beverly Ouimet Billy Howell Richmond Maurice McCarthy New York Jack Westland Oulmet Howell McCarthy Westland Bobby Qouimet Johnny Goodman Detroit Paul Jackson Kansas City Goodman Owen Covey Salt Lake City Lester Bolstad St. Paul Bob Border Line Fay Coleman Los Angeles Arthur “Ducky” Yates Rochester N. Y

Fights Last Night Roundup in Multiple Cities

Milwaukee fighter Angel Clivelle stopped Frankie Battaglia of Winnipeg in the headline bout. Detroit’s Ray Miller defeated Danny Delmont by points over ten rounds. Chicago’s Phil Ross and Joe Sharkey fought to a draw over ten. In Muncie Moan Baumgartner stopped Johnny Fagg over eight rounds. Joey Costa beat Lew Feldman by points in New York.

Stars Shine as Melillo Drives Browns to 11-3 Win

Yesterday’s baseball notes highlight Oscar Melillo of the Browns collecting a double and three singles driving in five runs in an 11-3 victory over the Indians. Bob Osborn pitched for the Pirates, aiding a 6-4 win by delivering two on base in the second and three hits overall to shut out the Cardinals.

High Point J. Smith Biggerstaff Young Ashley Tipton Durham McCrone Boykin Innineen Winston Reynolds Taylor Diesler Long Agee Plaster Connally Brandon Ef J. Smith Ef. Biggerstaff Ee ‘Young Winston H.po Ter Eer Long Ee Watts Scm Johnson Evees Inn High Point Cecee Oscar Melillo Browns Indians Bob Osborn Pirates Larry French Cardinals

Howell Eyes National Amateur Crown From Richmond Youngster

A nineteen year old Richmond player Billy Howell battles through three opponents to reach the semi finals of the National Amateur. He aspires to dethrone legendary figures like Ouimet and Bobby Jones, with southern hopes riding on his progress as a fresh face in a storied event. In nearby High Point, Willis Johnson and John Abels headline a close championship round at Blair Park, while Dugan Aycock defeats Ben Rhenfrow in a club clash. The Piedmont League nears its close with Charlotte favored for the title and Durham and Henderson fading in a tough class B season. Baseball despair lingers as teams wind down with dwindling crowds.

Richmond Virginia Billy Howell Washington and Lee Howell Francis Ouimet Bobby Jones U. S England Canada America High Point Willis Johnson Buster Moffitt John Abels Bill Snow Blair Park Dugan Aycock Ben Rhenfrow Aycock Ben Dugan Henderson Durham Twins Charlotte

Tigers Top White Sox Behind Koenig's 2 RBI Day

Mark Koenig contributed two RBIs and recorded 13 fielding chances as the Tigers defeated the White Sox. In another game, Owen Carroll held the Cubs to seven hits over ten innings to win 3 to 2 in a duel with Joe Maloné.

Mark Koenig Tigers White Sox Owen Carroll Reds Cubs Joe Maloné

Reds Beat Cubs to Extend Streak in Tight NL Battle

Cincinnati Reds push past Chicago Cubs 3 to 2 in a 110 inning mound duel as Owen Carroll holds Pat Malone. The win keeps Cincinnati within a half game of fourth place Brooklyn Robins while Pittsburgh tops St. Louis 6 to 4 and Detroit overwhelms Chicago White Sox 9 to 3.

Col Dan Howley Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Owen Carroll Pat Malone Brooklyn Robins Reds Phillies Braves Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Burleigh Grimes St. Louis Cardinals Oscar Melillo St. Louis Browns Cleveland Bob Welland Detroit Tigers Chicago White

Cubs Sign Young Pitcher Tinting From Des Moines

Chicago reports that the Cubs purchased Lyle Bud Tinting a 24 year old right hander from the Des Moines Des Moines Western League club. Tinting posted 20 victories and two defeats this season and had a streak of 16 straight minor league wins.

Chicago Cubs Lyle Bud) Tinting Des Moines Club Tining

High Point golf team opens season at Thomasville course

High Point's first municipal golf team under Dugan Aycock faces Thomasville Country Club at 2 30 tomorrow in the opening match of a series against state and regional clubs. Ten players, including Willis Johnson and Buster Moffitt, will compete with plans for a city league to start in about two weeks and a four man team entry.

High Point Dugan Aycock Blair Park Thomasville Aycock Lexington Statesville Burlington Badin Raleigh Willis Johnson Buster Moffitt Fred Sappenfield Lewis Teague Charles Diffendale Bunn Hackney Coleman T. F. Tilden Rev. R. W. Wootten

First Robbery in 79 Years Shakes Stony Brook Official

STONY BROOK N Y Con stable J D Kerwin suffers a nervous breakdown amid a local robbery. The event marks the first break in 79 years for the town and coincides with his planned retirement from office after a career without a stain.

Stony Brook N. Y J. D. Kerwin

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