Curtain Falls On Baseball Here With Near Riot
The Duke of Spero sparked an exciting High Point game as Winston Salem Twins beat High Point Pointers 18 to 14 in ten innings at Willis Park. Rube Eldridge started strong before being pulled in seventh, amid fan protests and a near riot as 800 fans demanded Winston. Grenadier Goldie Holt shone with a triple, four singles, and a double, setting a Piedmont League record for the day.
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Jack Gillen, JR
Duke of
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Twins
Tom Young
Winston-Salem
Willis Park
Rube Eldridge
Duke
High Point
Rube
Watts
Taylor
Bill Diester
Pentagon
Red Johnson
Jay Smith
Reynolds
Young
Duke of Spero
Rabbit Clowers
Bronx
Winston
Agee
Clowers
Paul Folliard
Goldie Holt
Box Score Summary for High Point at Winston
Box score shows High Point defeating Winston 14 to 13 in a late scoring game. Dister 4 RBI and Holt 5 RBI lead the offense, with Reynolds and Tipton collecting two base hits each. Pitching struggles include Appleton charged with the loss after allowing 14 hits over 6 1 3 innings.
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Johnson
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Bryan
Atchley
Smith
Ingram
Follard
Taylor
Winston
Eldridge
Clowers
Appleton
Repshaw
Ammons
Major League Leaders Amid Sept. 8 Summary
Top figures in the National and American leagues include Philadelphia stars Klein and Terry leading in runs hits and batting, Ruth and Gehrig powering Yankee and Athletics shows. Notable pitchers Haines and Grove post strong win totals while Derringer Mahaffey and Marberry also perform well.
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Davis
Phillies
Klein
Terry
Giants
Ott
Herman
Robins
Adams
Cardinals
Bear Giants
Teene
Frisch
Martin
Haines
Derringer
Simmons
Athletics
Ruth
Yankees
Gehrig
Giants and Yankees In Benefit Tussle
New York City's two major league clubs the Yankees and the Giants clash for a benefit game today. All receipts will go to charity with the clubs covering expenses around 55000.
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New York
New York City
Yankees
Giants
Railroad Contemplates Streamlining Transcontinental Locomotives
One big transcontinental railroad considers streamlining its fleet of locomotives to improve efficiency and performance. The move signals potential schedule improvements and cost savings, with details pending traffic and labor negotiations.
Dixie Teams Getting On With Light Work
Dixie football squads moved through light drills across several campuses. Alabama, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Vanderbilt and others held fundamentals with punting and passing emphasized. Notable notes include Georgia captain Austin Downes with a sprained arm, Vanderbilt’s large squad at fifty seven, and Kentucky conducting two daily practices plus a skull session at night.
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Dixie
Cain
Joyce
Holley
Smith
University of Alabama
Thomas
Austin Downes
Georgia
Harry Mehre
Alexander
Georgia Tech
Marion Talley
Tom Brown
Auburn
Barrett Faust
Vanderbilt
Vandy
Jim Beasley
North
South Carolina
North Carolina State
George Beaghan
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Clemson
Neely
South Carolina University
North Carolina University
Duke
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Kentucky
Wildcats
Louisiana State
Tulane
Northwestern Faces Rebuilding After Starters Depart
Northwestern coach Dick Hanley warns of a rebuilding year despite returning stars from a 1980 title co‑champion squad. He notes seven lettermen lost, needs to develop a quarterback and backs, an end, guard, and center, while Purdue Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State Illinois Minnesota are cited as strong rivals. The team will again run the double wingback offense as spring drills place players in full uniform under a midsummer sun.
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Evanston
Northwestern
Michigan
Dick Hanley
Ohio State
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Tulane
Notre Dame
Hanley
Purdue
Rube Vows To Face Mills In City Championship Clash
The Duke of Spero taunts Thomas Mills, declares he will pitch Friday night to lock in the city title. Virgil Yow questions the plan, but Rube says he was merely warming up and will face Mills’ slugging lineup with a huge crowd expected at Willis Park. Glenda’s Brickmakers aim to seal the championship as Miller eyes late game tricks.
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Rube
Thomas Mills
Luke McGlurke
Duke of
Spero
High Point
Pointers
Winson
Virgil Yow
Yow
Duke of Spero
Duke
Glenda
Brickmakers
Miller Pilot
Virgo
Prospects for Big Five Teams Appear Bright
North Carolina Big Five coaches assess opening day with optimism. Duke’s Glenn Lemon ankle sprain not serious. Duke weighs quarterback options with four candidates including sophomores Hendrickson and Raper. NC State eyes Beaghan at end. Wake Forest groom Cornwell at center. Davidson shifts Baker to end and Brown to wing. NC, Duke, Wake, NC State, and Davidson report 58 candidates in good condition as drills begin.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Glenn Lemon
Duke
Wallace Wade
Buzz Rosky
Lowell Mason
Moon Mullens
Sophs
Horace Hendrickson
James Raper
Clipper Smith
N. C. State
Geo. Beaghan
Cornwell
Ed Williams
Davidson
Younger
Tilson
Bud Baker
Steve Brown
Berg Confident of Trimming Canzoneri
New York September 9 Jack Kid Berg believes he will beat champion Tony Canzoneri in their 15 round lightweight title bout at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night because the fight is in New York where he has never lost. Canzoneri enters as the betting favorite at about 2 to 1 according to sports bookmakers.
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New York
Jack
Kid) Berg
Tony Canzoneri
Polo Grounds
Berg
Canzoneri
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Tight Major League Wins
Bob Grove earned his 28th victory by limiting Senators to seven hits and striking out seven. Rick Ferrell and Ralph Kress homered to power the Browns past Detroit 3-2. Babe Herman led the Robins with a homer and two singles in a 6-3 win over the Braves. Bill Harris, in his first big league start, blanked the Reds 3-0 on five hits. Phil Collins held the Giants to seven hits as the Phillies won 2-1. Fred Leach delivered the eighth inning RBI as the Giants beat the Phillies 4-3 in the second game.
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Bob Grove
Athletics
Senators
Rick Ferrell
Ralph Kress
Browns
Detroit
Babe Herman
Robins
Braves
Bill Harris
Pirates
Reds
Phil Collins
Phillies
Giants
Fred Leach
Phils
Jim Mooney
Charlotte
New York Giants
Monday van Mungo
Hartford
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Fort Worth
Mooney
Harris
Cincinnati Reds
Jack Ogden
Benny Frey
Ogden
Bill Walker
Sheriff Blake
Moore
Austin Moore
Babe Phelps
Boston
Philadelphia
Robert Moses Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Grove
Washington
Jimmy Foxx
Sam Jones
New York Yankees
Indians
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Bob Weiland
Pat Caraway
Boxing Draws And Wins From City Fights
Dave Shade of California and Ben Jeby of New York drew in New York. Midget Wolgast from Philadelphia beat Hap py Atherton of Indianapolis in ten rounds in Indianapolis. Sammy Mandell of Rockford defeated Owens Duvernay of New Orleans in New Orleans. Louis Kaplan of Hartford beat Jackie Pilkington of Meriden for the New England lightweight title in Hartford.
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New York
Dave Shade
California
Ben Jeby
Drew
Indianapolis
Midget Wolgast
Philadelphia
Happy Atherton
New Orleans
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
Owens Duvernay
Hartford
Conn
Louis Kaplan
Jackie Pilkington
Meriden
New England
Different Balls To Get Test In Chicago
In Chicago the Cubs and White Sox charity game will compare two baseball ball styles. The American League ball with a thinner cover and raised seams will be used for four and a half innings, followed by the National League ball with a heavier cover and raised stitching for the remainder of the game.
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Chicago
High Point Piedmont League season ends in failure
A Winston-Salem Journal sports column laments a dismal High Point season with losses for owners and fans. It doubts promises of a winning club next year, urges a strong manager like Guy Lacy to spark a comeback, and questions a post season series with Winston as financially unviable without big stakes or extra attractions.
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High Point
Angie Charlie
Elmer Sensenbach
Guy Lacy
Johnny Kane
Odie Strain
George Whitted
Brandes
Wise
Carrier
Pond
Rhinehardt
Culbreth
Packard
Frank Spencer
Winston-Salem Journal
Winston
Baseball Leaders and Player Totals From Yesterday
Yesterday’s game notes highlight home run leaders Foxx of the Athletics and Gehrig Ruth and other star batters. Notable names include Kress Browns Ferrell Jolley White Sox Herman Robins Frederick Gehrig Ruth Klein Edwards and Lavernill among others, with team totals and batting averages referenced.
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Foxx
Kress
Browns Ferrell
Biowgr
Scsasesevens
Jolley
White Sox
Herman
Robins Frederick
Robins Gehrig
Ruth
Yankees
Alvi Aide
Klein
Phillies
al Laverill
Indians
Giana
Athletics
Three Rookie Pitchers Make Impressive Debuts
Three rookie pitchers burst onto the major leagues scene with strong debuts in the National and American Leagues. Mooney of the Giants won his sixth straight, Harris of the Pirates earned a 2 0 shutout over the Reds, and Van Mungo starred for Brooklyn. Austin Moore and Robert Moses Grove also delivered solid holds, while Cleveland edged Chicago in a doubleheader to stay hot.
Piedmont League Games Today and Last Night Results
Greensboro hosts Asheville while Henderson visits Winston. High Point travels to Raleigh and Charlotte plays Durham. Last night Greensboro defeated Durham 11 to 1, Henderson beat Raleigh 7 to 6, Charlotte won 11 to 6 over Asheville, and Winston edged High Point 14 to 13 in 10 innings.
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Asheville
Henderson
Winston
High Point
Raleigh
Charlotte
Durham
Asheville One
Winston-Salem
Washington at Philadelphia in sole scheduled game
The only game today features Washington visiting Philadelphia. Pro basketball fans are urged to tune in for a matchup expected to draw regional interest.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Results Yesterday Scores From The League Slate
Yesterday games saw Cleveland edge Chicago 8 to 7 while Philadelphia defeated Washington 10 to 1 and St Louis beat Detroit 3 to 2 Only one remaining match Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh for a Monday schedule brief.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Baseball scores and league standings from recent games
Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 3 two 0. Brooklyn defeated Boston 10 to 6. Philadelphia and New York tied 3 to 3 and 1 to 4 respectively as only three games were scheduled. Indians and White Sox had nine hits to win the first game before taking the second 6 to 3. St Louis Browns moved atop the second division with two homers in a 3 to 3 win over Detroit. Rick Ferrell and Red Kress hit four baggers while Earl Whitehill and Walt Stewart matched in a tight test.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Walt Stewart
Earl Whitehill
Browns
Rick Ferrell
Red Kress
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