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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
3
Local baseball at the city enclosure produced a sour show with umpire Thomas overruling clear plays. Gaffney behind the plate earned praise for accurate calling, while Thomas’ calls on Herndon at third Thompson at second and Eldridge at first drew sharp fan protests.
Rube Eldridge dazzled for the locals, holding the Durham Bulls to seven hits and two runs as Piedmont league action paces the crowd. Locals slugged twelve hits, tipping Durham 5 to 2 behind Eldridge's sharp pitching and strong defense though umpire calls drew criticism.
Wilson wins fifth game against Charleston 9 to 4 at Wilson Park as heavy hitting drives multiple rallies. Hearne pitched well, Rodriguez and F Walker spark early offense, while Leard and Cuyler rob key hits in a defensive showcase. Game noted as post-season series with next match at Wilson.
High Point stands tied for second place and faces a decisive afternoon game. If the Pointers beat the Bulls today and Danville defeats the Twins, morning papers will declare Herndon’s keys just below the top spot.
Attendance figures show a stark split between Wilson and Charleston as the Pals chase the Virginia and South Atlantic crown. Wilson drew about 6,000 fans at both opening and second games in Wilson, while Charleston reported 3,000 Saturday and 1,400 Monday, signaling a weak turnout for a likely championship decider.
Attendance at next week's post season games is expected to be high with the first two contests at the local ballpark. Fans from Winston Salem and Greensboro will travel, and extra bleachers are being erected to accommodate the crowd.
This afternoon at the local ball park fans will honor Manager Harding Herndon with gifts on Herndon Day. The crowd expects tribute similar to the Rube Eldridge remembrance last Tuesday, while urging recognition for other hard working players on the club.
Tickets for the post season series will be sold on site Friday at 9 a.m. at Jarretts Stationery store. Jaene Jarrett leads sales and the demand is expected to be very high.
Umpire Gaffney has been chosen for the series and will officiate games between High Point and Durham. The league president has not yet named the second umpire, though he is expected to be announced soon. Gaffney is regarded as a capable official and agreeable person.
The census bureau reports August cotton use at 627,404 bales of lint and 66,825 bales of linters, up from July and August last year.
A thousand officers and men of the Royal air force embarked today at Southamton for service in Mesopotamia.
Danville defeated Clancy's Thins beaten in a baseball game with three base hits by O Hara and two by Murphy Trexler Whitman plus multiple stolen bases. McMillan Whitman sacrifice hit and Harris struck out three times. Kahn issued seven walks Harris four. Passed ball by Nance. Umpires Harper and O'Keefe. Time of game 1 48.
Yesterday results show Raleigh 4 over Greensboro 1 and High Point 5 over Durham 2. Winston-Salem 4 and Danville 9 percent mark indicate standings or scoring notes.
Chicago defeated Detroit 7 to 3 while New York posted a 6 to 3 loss. Cleveland beat Washington 6 to 4 and Boston won 3 to 1 against St. Louis.
The rundown lists results with Philadelphia beating St. Louis 4-1 while Boston and Pittsburgh tied 1-1 and 8-6 respectively. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 3-2 and New York edged Chicago 8-3.
Baltimore 6 15 Newark 3 10 Rochester 6 0 Buffalo 0 5 Reading 10 6 Jersey City 3 6 called fifth to catch train. Others not scheduled.
Birmingham and Atlanta posted nine runs to Memphis eight while Chattanooga trailed by a percentage. Little Rock won eight to eleven, Nashville fell one to six, Mobile scored four and New Orleans won one, detailing a patchwork of regional baseball results.
The two masted schooner H. M. Gardner was brought in by the dry navy boat Taylor. Officers seized 100 cases of liquor and $56,000 in gold at the custom house, after the vessel was taken off Scotland Light last night.
A lone man carries $4.5 million in insurance while a group of fifty others hold life coverage in excess of a million each. The passage notes their vanity and self-flattery as they parade their fortunes.
George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns is described as the leading contender for the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1922. He began as a pitcher, developed into a top first baseman, and excelled in hitting, fielding, and base running, transforming the Browns into a strong team. The report notes his speed, defense, and consistent high batting pace, rivaling Ty Cobb. The piece also mentions Connie Mack praising Sisler as the greatest first baseman seen. Separately, the York Baptist association will meet next Wednesday and Thursday at Flint Hill Baptist church near Fort Hill with many workers attending.
Charlie Brown of the Greensboro Record praises Wallace the ground keeper for his hard work during the 1922 season. He notes Wallace contributed consistently with effort and spirit, assisting the team and home players regardless of on field travel.
The First Presbyterian church of Birmingham Alabama awarded a contract for a Sunday school building measuring 32 by 130 feet. The two story structure will include a basement.
Raleigh opened strong scoring four runs in the first inning and held Crews to seven singles. The home team had ten hits total while Patric's Rope A Gaime managed one run in the 4 to 1 defeat.
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