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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
2
High Point Overall faces Adams Millis in a decisive Saturday clash on Green Street to decide the Industrial league title. G P U holds first, with a potential three game series to determine runner up as Overall and Hosiery contend for second place. Despite messy standings, local fans anticipate a top amateur battle in the state.
About 40 boys reported for High Point high school football practice led by Head Coach Stanton Meliver. He seeks a strong passer from the group and plans hard workouts after uniforms arrive next week. Several varsity players were absent but expected today or tomorrow. a partial list of those who trained yesterday includes Hedgecock, Culler, Hill, Henderson, Craven and others.
In Forest Hills on September 8 Bryan Grant Jr defeated H. Ellsworth Vines Jr and faced Lester Stoefen as the national men's championship opened a brutal day of matches. Nine players advanced as Shields Crawford McGrath and Mangin pursued the title for the United States, Australia, and England amid tight sets and rising upsets.
Leather dressing was a major craft among the Pigyptians in Thebes with a substantial tannery quarter. The text notes the city’s notable tanning activity as part of ancient Egypt’s trades.
In the American League brief, Chicago plays Washington while Cleveland faces Philadelphia as part of today’s lineup.
In a letter to this column the Robbins Ball Club defends a recent Melrose game report, disputes the score and stalling claims, and proposes a rematch or league commission ruling. The club asserts Robbins won 23 to 3, criticizes Melrose for unsportsmanlike conduct, and asks for fair coverage.
In a rare year for North Carolina football Wake Forest and Davidson face obstacles with coaching changes and eligibility losses. Wake Forest plants Jim Weaver as new coach while Davidson copes with limited rosters after Barnum Springs orphans could not return.
The Pointers begin a five game series with Melrose on a Thursday afternoon, facing Melrose Nine in High Point. Sunday adds Mack Judson from Greensboro in Inter-City league play, with a win boosting hopes for later playoff chances against Brown Williamson of Winston Salem and High Point. Kirby expected to start, while Sherrill handles the mound if drawn, as Andrews returns from Rowland to start in the series opener.
Amos 1S defeated High Point Overall nine 9 to 6 at Willis Park in a determined rally after trailing early. Thomas and W Thomas led Amos hitters while L Burge and Fry starred for Overall. Tomorrow morning two games and a afternoon slate include East Coast Motor Lines vs Union Hill at 8 30 and Amazon vs Southern Chair at 10 30.
Yesterday's box scores highlight Karl Grace of the Pirates driving in five with a homer and two singles against the Giants. Johnny Marcum of the Athletics held the Indians to no runs with five hits, while Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs hit a homer and a double for both runs in a win over the Braves. Lou Gehrig of the Yankees slugged his 25th homer with a double and five RBIs against the Browns. Dirty Dean of the Cardinals limited the Phillies to seven hits, Red Kress of the White Sox delivered a ninth inning single to win versus the Senators, and Walter Beck of the Dodgers shut out the Reds with five hits.
Carlton Ber a Vanceboro youth died here from injuries suffered in a Friday auto wreck. The fatal crash occurred near the city line with emergency crews transporting him to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Charlotte dominates the lagoon meet defeating High Point 53 to 8. Event wins include Ki Ovens Kellam in sprints, Sims and Dreddy in dashes, Killian Aitken Hartley in back and breast, plus a 400 relay sweep by Charlotte. Diving and individual placings feature multiple schools with close seconds and thirds.
Jacek Garrett, last year’s high school golf team member, defeated R W Wooten 1 up at Blair Park to reach the city finals. He will face the winner of the Buster Moffitt and Frank Wood clash for the crown. Garrett shot 81 to Wooten’s 82 with five birdies, including key birdies on 18 and 16.
Allan Bantam again faced strong foes as he began beating tennis balls past Vines. He attacked Ellsworth, tangled with line judges, and scrapped across the premises showing grit. Seeded tenth among American players, Grant remains dangerous.
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