Local Salisbury Tops Pointers in Fast District Baseball
Salisbury defeats High Point 10 to 6 as Tiny Phelps allows 17 hits and Turner dominates on the mound. Windle and Doran supply key hits for Salisbury while Orvin and Clabaugh drive in runs for High Point. Umpires Brandon and Walker preside. game lasts 1 hour 38 minutes.
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Phelps
Salisbury
Twin City
Turner
Salisbury Ab
Johnson
Zinker
Windle
Whiteman
Doran
Clark
Costello
Orvin
Stewart
Clabaugh
High Point
Brandon
Walker
Duke Blue Devils Begin Training Camp For 193? Season
Duke University opened its football camp on Hanes field with 35 athletes and the coaching staff. The morning drills covered tackling, kicking, passing, and running as preparations build toward the September 23 game against Furman in Durham. Capt. Cockey Bennett and a large group of teammates are listed on the varsity squad with managers also present on the field.
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Enterprise Durham
Duke University
Hanes Field
Blue Devil
North Carolina
Furman University
Durham
Jankoski
Bolick
Buie
Allen
Hollingsworth
Wray
Simmons
Cotter
Morris
Webster
Borden
Davis
M. Cotter
Watkins Finley
Dillworth
Jennings
Bunting
Rankin Williams Hollingsworth
Farley
McNich
Godfrey
Weaver
Hatcher
Weatherby
Hunter
Warren
Thompson
Kelly
Brummitt
Jones
Culp
Kistler
Banes
Garren
States
Yarborough
Childress Eligible For 1927 Team
Raleigh reports Washington State College end Don Childress will be eligible for the 1927 football season. Coach Gus Tebell said rumors he would be barred for playing with a professional eleven in Washington are false. Childress has clearance from the college athletic committee.
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Raleigh
Don Childress
Washington
D. C
Gus Tebell
Childress
College Athletic Committee
Tebell
Combs and Bishop named top leadoff men in the AL
Earl Combs of the New York Yankees and Max Bishop of the Philadelphia Athletics are cited as the two best leadoff men in the American League with Combs praised for superior hitting and speed.
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Combs
Earl Combs
New York
Max Bishop
Philadelphia
New Woman Wrestler Emerging in Local Scene
A new female wrestler has appeared in the local circuit, drawing attention with her rapid rise and noted persistence in training. Fans describe the newcomer as driven, with potential to shake up regional events this season.
Mays Regrets Athletics Absence From National League
Pitcher Carl Mays of the Reds says the two major leagues differ little in batters, but he would have preferred facing the Philadelphia Athletics in the National League. He notes he often beat them when with the American League and recalls nine-year records showing 35 wins to 3 losses against Connie Mack’s club.
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Carl Mays
Cincinnati Reds
Mays
Philadel
Phia Athletics
Athletics
A’s
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Y Junior YMCA Swimming Meet Set for Tomorrow Night
The first annual junior swimming championship for YMCA juniors will be held at the Y pool tomorrow night. Between 50 and 100 boys under 18 are eligible to enter across four classes. Major events include the 20 yard dash open swim back stroke breast stroke plunge for distance fancy diving and relay. Beginning class features include a 20 foot swim and a plunge.
Morrow Night Aims to Make It Annual Affair
A plan to turn the event into an annual affair was discussed, with emphasis on continuing the tradition each year and securing ongoing support for future editions.
Last Commercial Game Set For This Afternoon
The Wilson Motor Company baseball team meets the Methodist Protestant Sunday School nine at Welch Field this afternoon at 5 o'clock for the last City Commercial league game of the season. The contest was replayed by the league games committee after a protest. The winner will face the Y M C A team at Welchfield Thursday to decide the second half championship. If the Y M C A wins tomorrow it will be the season champion. if it loses, a series with the league winner will determine the overall title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Motor Company
Methodist Protestant
Welch Field
City Commercial League
Welchfield
British Aviator Plans Air Flight From Corunna
Captain F. T. Courtney resumes flight tomorrow morning piloting the flying boat Whale from Corunna toward the Azores on a voyage to Newfoundland and New York.
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Corunna
Spain
F. T. Courtney
Azores
New Foundland
New York
Giants Hit 9-6 Victory as Pennant Race Heats Up
The New York Giants travel west after a 9-6 win over the Boston Braves, trying to sustain form in a crucial pennant push. Larry Benton started the pitcher duel with Kent Greenfield, Benton pulled in the ninth, Burleigh Grimes finishing. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 5-0 to cling to first, while St. Louis and Chicago split a double header, rain limiting the second game. The Ruth Gehrig home run duel heats the AL with Ruth belting three homers in a 14-2 and 5-2 split with the Red Sox, as Washington and Philadelphia split a double header. Barrett homered for Chicago White Sox to top Detroit 9-6.
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New York Giants
New Yorkers
Boston Braves
Larry Benton
Kent Greenfield
Kent
Benton
Burleigh Grimes
Giants
New York
John McGraw
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Kremer
Donie Bush
Pirate
Kiki Cuyler
Barney Dreyfus
Bush
Pirates
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
McCarthy
Bottomley
Lester Bell
Ruth Gehrig
Boston
Yankees
Red Sox
Bambino
Gehrig
Ruth
Babe
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Nationals
Eddie Rommel
A’s
Barrett
White Sox
Detroit
Chicago
Gaston
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Top Notchers Major League Leaders on September 6
National league leaders include P Waner Pirates with 387 batting, 116 runs, 208 hits, 38 doubles, 18 triples and 26 homers by Williams. L Waner 116 runs and 38 doubles. Giants Benton 15 4. American leaders Heisman Tigers 396 batting. Gehrig Yankees 136 runs and hits. Ruth 47 homers. Hoyt Yankees 19 6.
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P. Waner
Pirates
L. Waner
Williams
Phillies
Frisch
Cardinals
Heisman
Tigers
Gehrig
Yankees
Burns
Indians
Combs
Ruth
Sisler
Browns
Hoyt
Yankees lineup unchanged since opener
A sports note reports the Yankee lineup remains the same since opening day andno player needs money, signaling no changes or financial concerns among the team.
Capitals defeat Durham Bulls 3-1 in Raleigh
Durham fell to the Raleigh Capitals 5 with erratic fielding and solid pitching by Red Proctor. Westmoreland moved from catcher to first base and hit a double and two singles for Durham, while Proctor earned the win for Raleigh as the Capitals clinched the series two games to one.
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Raleigh
Proctor
Durham
Raleigh Capitals
Red Proctor
Westmoreland
Capitals
Bulls
EK Butler
Rhinehart
A Spencer
Clauser
Lundeen
O Denic
Ego Goggin
Moger
O’hara
Williams
Cooné
Isc
Grant
Yf .i
Crouch
Westmo Land
Saunders
Barnes
Reid
Seas
R Raleigh
Spencer
Buftler
Strick
Hanna
Taylor
Richardson
Frank Lockhart Joins Carolina Speedway Lineup
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Sept 7 Interest grows as Frank Lockhart named to compete in Charlotte Carolina Speedway events September 19. Lockhart, rising quickly in auto racing, will pilot his 91.5 cubic inch mosquito racer in 25 60 and 100 mile sprints at the wooden bowl amid high expectations of a new speed record.
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Indianapolis
Lockhart
United States
Major Seagrave
Daytona
Seagrave
Lockwart
Lake Muroc
California
Charlotte
Frank
Lothhart
Tunney Injury Delays Training Ahead of Dempsey Bout
Gene Tunney suffered a small cut on his right eyelid forcing a halt to training in Lake Villa Illinois. Officials opted to let the wound heal fully to prevent further damage before the September 22 return clash with Jack Dempsey. Training was canceled for today and Thursday with only shadow boxing and road work planned in the interim.
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Lake Villa
Till
Gene Tunney
Gene
Jack Dempsey
Billy Gibson
Embarrassing meetings No 4632 ranking Chick Evans
A report notes a gentleman who refused to rank Chick Evans and was introduced to the 1927 amateur runner-up, detailing the unusual interaction at a meeting.
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Chick Evans
League Managers Meeting Friday Night in High Point
A meeting of High Point Amateur Baseball league managers will be held Friday at 8 PM at the YMCA on East Russell Street. The gathering will sum batting averages to crown the league leader and wrap up the season with other business. Attending managers include H W Koonce, G K Wall, William W LeWelin, Ira Hudgin, E J Phibbs, E J Clinard, and W G Ferguson.
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High Point Amateur Baseball League
East
Russell Street
H. W. Koonce
High Point, Thomasville and
Denton
G. K. Wall
Harris- Covington
William W. Lewelin
Globe Parlor
Ira Hudgin
Amos Hosiery Mill
E. J. Phibbs
Southern Railroad
E.J. Clinard
Trinity Baptist
W. G. Ferguson
Hill Veneer
Salisbury Tightens Up on the Second Half
Salisbury beat High Point 10 to 5 to tighten the Piedmont pennant race while Rocky Mount fell 38 to 9 at Winston-Salem. Raleigh beat Durham 5 to 1 and sent Durham deeper into the cellar as the league leading Salis buyer crew watched. Right fielder Clabaugh and pitcher Phelps of High Point were sold to Jacksonville in the Southeastern League, Boss Boone announced.
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Raleigh
Salisbury
Piedmont
High Point
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Durham
Twins
Salis
Clabaugh
Phelps
Jacksonville
Boone
Games Today Piedmont League
Winston Salem plays Raleigh and High Point faces Rocky Mount while Durham travels to Salisbury in Piedmont League action.
Virginia and Southern Association baseball matchups listed
The Virginia League games include Wilson at Kinston Norfolk at Portsmouth Richmond at Petersburg. The South Atlantic League fixtures feature Knoxville at Asheville Macon at Augusta Spartanburg at Greenville and Charlotte at Columbia. The Southern Association schedule lists Atlanta at Birmingham and Chattanooga at Little Rock.
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Peidmont
W. I. Pet
Salisbury
Rocky Mount
Winston
Raleigh
High Point
Durham _ eee
Tention
Virginia
W . Pet
Portsmouth Ee
Petersburg
Richmond Se
Wilson
Ewe
Norfolk “St
Kinston
L. Pet
Greenville
Spartanburg
Knoxville
Macon
Asheville
Charlotte
Columbia
Augusta
Ll. Pet
Pittsburgh New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
W. Ll. Pet
New York
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland Ene
St. Louis
Boston Srer
Virginia League
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Richmond
Southern Association
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Little Rock
National League Pairings Highlight Early Schedule
Chicago faces St Louis while Brooklyn travels to Philadelphia in the National League early games. The matchups feature storied franchises from major league cities, shaping the season’s opening week.
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National League
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Value of Substitute Shown in Detroit Streak
The Detroit Tigers benefited from a strong bench as Marty McManus played short for Jackie Tavener and helped the club win 13 straight games.
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Marty McManus
Jackie Tavener
Detroit
When Ben Turpin Keeps Bench Warm But Ball Gets Away
Grover Cleveland Alexander belittles rival strategists while comic star Ben Turpin remains focused on the bench and the game, offering a humorous contrast between feigned mastery and muddled play.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander
Ben Turpin
Twins top Bucca 9 to 3 in late afternoon clash
Winston-Salem beats Bucca 9 to 3 as Salisbury Colonials strengthen hold on league lead by defeating High Point Pointers. Mauney allows nine hits with no earned runs. Rocky Mount falls 3 to 9. Summary includes stolen bases and double plays. time 1:30. umpires Colfer and Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Twins
Bucca
Salisbury Colonials
High Point
Bucs
Mauney
oSeas
Page
E Taylor
Flowe
Rocky Mount
Kilpatrick
Oem
Cushion
Walters
Gooc
Daugherty
Branch
Cleveland
Wade
Evans
Maltby
F. Smith
Johnson
Colfer and
Morgan
Jack Dempsey Begins Rest Schedule With Mix of Work and Golf
Lincoln Fields Crete Sept 7 AP Fresh and trim Jack Dempsey has a light day as manager Leo Flynn assigns road work and golf. He needs six pounds off in two weeks, alternating ten days of workouts with two days of play. A night of rest was granted, but he stayed at the race track preparing for a four mile morning hike.
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Lincoln Fields
Crete
Jack Dempsey
Leo P. Flynn
Flynn
Jack
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Chicago Fight
Gene Tuney
Windy City
Billy Evans
Braves
Associated Press
Logkhart
10 Speedway
Tunney
Hack Wilson
Cy Williams
Piedmont League
American League
Rocky Mousi
Nottingham
Havelock Ellis
Ality
N. H. Silver Co
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