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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1937

Page

10

Merita Bakers Fall to Adams-Millis White Sox 41 28

The Adams-Millis White Sox defeated the Merita Bakers 41 to 28 to claim the Industrial league championship in the final of a three game series. R Steele led Merita with 11 points while Blon Cooper and Hack Spencer starred for Adams-Millis with 11 and 9 points respectively.

Adams-Millia White Sox Merita Bakers White Sox Bakers Hosiery Lads Merita R. Steele Blon Cooper Hack Spencer Enoch Cooper Kdebabebeesens Oo Oliver Asc Adams-Millis eWiedec Johnson B. Cooper Boo

Bison Nine Open Conference Race Friday Afternoon

High Point baseball aims to start Western Conference play with two games against Winston-Salem and two against Greensboro, winner facing Charlotte-Gastonia for the title. track team also set for a meet with Greensboro. Yesterday, High Point lost 10 to 3 to Mills Home, as C Watson and Haynie homered for Mills and L Watson led the locals at the plate.

High Point Winston-Salem High Twin City Winston Greensboro Mills Watson Baptist Rickard Meekins Bates C. Watson Haynie

Champ Whips Contender in Secret Bout

Jim defeats Brown Bomber in a special, private match attended by a few spectators and priced at $1,000 per set. The event showcased a surprise outcome with the challenger overcoming the favorite in a controlled venue.

Jim Brown Bomber Pseta

Braddock Knocks Out Louis in Sealed Affair Near Stamford

In a secret barn bout near Stamford, James J. Braddock defeated Joe Louis by knockout in the 13th round before 500 wealthy spectators who paid 1000 each. Louis was knocked down three times. Braddock rallied to finish with a body and head assault before the bell ended the fight.

Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Aaa Nper En Duenet Nee Srsece Et Manee Aseremeengee Adams-Millis Stamford Conn. Louis Braddock Conn James J. Braddock Louis Jimmy Joe Gould Billy McCarney Joe Rens Jim Detroit Dynamiter

Safety Council Meeting Friday At Leakesville YMCA

High Point area industrial leaders from Alamance Davidson Forsyth Guilford and Rockingham counties will attend the Central Piedmont Safety Council meeting Friday night at 8 o clock the Leakesville YMCA An interest program of speeches and band music is planned Officers will be elected and J Dewey Dorsett of the North Carolina Industrial Commission Raleigh will speak.

High Point Central Piedmont Safety Council Leakesville Thomasville Davidson County Robert Williams J. Dewey Dorsett North Carolina Industrial Commission Raleigh

Semi Finals In Women s Meet In Golf Tournament

Virginia Guilfott of Syracuse faces Jean Bauer of Providence and Mrs Glenna Collett Ware of Philadelphia meets Estelle Lawson Page of Chapel Hill in the North and South women s golf semifinals at Pinehurst. Guilfott upset Kathryn Hemphill, while Ware and Page won their matches.

William Hockmies West Orange N. J Alz-Times Page W'Ee Hanily Ny Kubo Aspinwall

Big Foot Race Bet Marks New York Sports Roundup

In New York on April 1, readers hear of bets between Clark Griffith and Tom Yawkey over a 61 yard dash with Shanty Hogan to beat Rick Ferrell in Beantown. Pedro Montanez as 7-5 favorite to beat Lou Ambers in Garden Monday night. Burgess Whitehead recalls facing Bob Feller at Vicks.

New York Clark Griffith Tom Yawkey

Dodgers Loom Large as Opening Season Dramas Unfold

The piece highlights Van Mun, Babe, Tom Yawker, Bill Brandt, Elbert Fletcher, Rees, Max Schmel ing, Joe Jacobs, and Charlie Dressen as they navigate spring dynamics. It notes pitchers loosening masks, rookie prospects, cross Atlantic calls, and the manager's worry over trimming Cincinnati to 23 men.

Dodgers van Mun Babe Tom Yawker Bill Brandt National League Elbert Fletcher Rees Florida Max Schmeling trans-Atlantic Joe Jacobs Charlie Dressen Cincinnati

Fred Perry Plans Return to England This Summer

British tennis star Fred Perry says he will return to England for the summer season. He intends to resume training and compete in upcoming events abroad.

Fred Perry England

Four Torrid Wrestlers to Clash Here Friday Night

Friday night at High Point arena fans will see Ivan the Great Rasputin collide with Tarzan White in a main event billed as two of the nation’s roughest wrestlers. Promoter Denning also pairs Dixie Dick Powell against Slim Zimbleman in the opener, with doors opening at 7 15 and bell time at 8 39.

Ivan Rasputin Tarzan White High Point Arena White Dixie Dick Powell Cowboy Luttrall Denning Slim Zimbleman Powell Dixie Dick Dixie Zimbleman

Quote on baseball and crime linked to 1928 rowing champ

In a front row box at Wimbledon a speaker tells the team to play. Five of eight AL first basemen will hit cleanup this season. Detectives who assisted a Buffalo murder case include Edwin Aley McGuire, noted national rowing champion in 1928.

Wimbledon Stadium Buffalo Edwin Aley) McGuire

Lions Halt Show at Clyde Beatty Hippo Drome

Two lions refused to perform at Clyde Beatty's wild animal show in the Hippo Drome during the second matinee yesterday. Beatty said the pair were tired after three daily performances all week. Bob Harlow, after quarreling with officials, contemplates a Florida golf league plan with eight cities.

Clyde Beatty Hippodrome Beatty Bob Harlow Ballyhooing Florida Enybody April

Carolinas A A U Boxers Register for Final Tournament

More than two score boxers, winners in local divisions, registered in Charlotte for the final Carolinas A A U boxing tournament starting tomorrow night. Winners here join a 16 man team to represent the two states at the national A A U tournament in Boston later this month. The other eight qualifiers earned their spots by winning in the Carolina Golden Gloves last month.

Charotte Boston

First Women as Pioneers of Vegetarianism and Farming

The article suggests that women may have been the world’s first vegetarians and early farmers, highlighting ancient roles in diet and agriculture. It discusses scholarly ideas about prehistoric gender roles and the origins of plant cultivation in early communities.

Dartmouth in Win Off N. C. Tar Heels Tie Dart Scores

North Carolina hosts Dartmouth as track teams clash with Dartmouth topping the Tar Heels 58 to 38. Davidson ends a six day road trip with three wins and two losses. Catawba defeats Atlantic Christian 25 to 6 in a high scoring affair. Duke golfers begin a south trip against Furman.

Charlotte North Carolina Tar Heels Michigan State Spartan Chapel Hill Sartans Duke Blue Devil Davidson Erskine Catawba Walloping Atlantic Christian Wilan Furman Jon Rollins Winter Park Fla Lendree Appalachian Greenville

Sensetin Champion Of Show Jumpers At Pinehurst Show

Pinehurst dated April 1 reports Richard K. Melton of Pittsburgh winning with his black gelding Sensatin named champion of the hunters in the 20th annual Pinehurst horseshow held yesterday. Rector, another black gelding, also figured in the competition.

Pinehurst Richard K. Melton Pittsburgh Sensatin Rector

Trinity Meets Fairgrove On Friday Afternoon

Trinity high school hosts Fair Grove high school Friday at 3 30 p m in the second game of the season. Coach Messmer expects a close battle as Fair Grove always challenges Trinity. Hurley and Lackey led Trinity with three hits each against Jamestown, while Fuither Clase or Hurley may start on the mound and Cashatt is held in reserve.

Trinity High School Fair Grove High School Trinity Trinity Boys Messmer Fuither Clase Hurley Cashatt Jamestown Fair Grove Lackey

Bobby Jones Seeks Surprise Win at Augusta National

On April Fool's Day Bobby Jones, now a Sunday golfer aged 35, enters the Augusta National championship as a long shot in a field of 46 top players. Jones has finished notably poorly in prior Augusta events, with 13th in 1934, 27th in 1935, and 33rd last year, yet he remains a legendary figure amid strong contenders like Horton Smith, Sam Snead, and Gene Sarazen.

Augusta Bobby Jones Atlanta Sentmentaliste Jones Kick Horton Smith Chicago Harry Cooper Horton Sam Snead Jimmy Thomson Ralph Guldahl Ky Laffoon Jimmy Hines John Revolta Gene Sarazen Tony Manero Paul Runyan Denny Shute Lawson Little Henry Picard Big Ed Dudley Home Club Pro

Dr Waylon Blue joins Lee County Board of Education

Sanford April 1 Dr Waylon Blue of Jonesboro becomes a member of the Lee County Board of Education succeeding R E Marks who resigned. Melton owned horse second honors. the three gaited saddle championship went to Lo and Behold from Carol Anne Farms Norfolk Virginia. Reserve honors went to Little Genius owned by Mrs A H Watknea of Durham N C.

Marks Sanford Waylon Blue Jonesboro Lee County Board of Education R. E. Marks Melton Lo and Behold Carol Anne Farms C. F. Smith Norfolk Little Genius Mra. A. H. Watk'nea Durham N. Cy

Retland County Legal Silence Ends with Civil Case Trial

After more than a decade without civil cases or prisoners, Ret land, England's smallest county, prepares for a trial to address long-standing legal matters. A shift in legal activity marks a notable change for the region and its residents.

Retland England

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