Local Industrial Leagues Plan Big 1937 Season in High Point
The Y M C A in High Point plans three fast industrial leagues with about 25 teams for the summer. Triangle dominated the Industrial league last year and teams like Guilford, Furniture City, Adams Millis Red Sox seek berths this season. Hayworth Roll & Panel and others may form teams. organizers will meet soon to set league assignments.
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High Point
Triangle
Adams- Millis Blue
Sox
Thomasville
Marsh and
Highland
Pickett Cotton Mills
Ths
Guilford
Harrise- Covington
Furniture City
Amos
Jamestown
Tomlinson
Huntley- Jackson
Adams-Millis Red Sox
Mills
Allen Jay
Logan Porter
Woodmen of World
Slane
Harriss-Covington
Lindale Dairy and
Snow Lumber Company
Hayworth Roll & Panel Company
Charles Spencer
Y.Y. Wm Oca
Rasputin Declares Hell Beat White In Quick Order
Rasputin vows to beat Tar gan White in straight heats in High Point. Ivan Rasputin, the bearded Russian, arrives for the main event against the Alabama villain at High Point arena. Big crowd expected as 2-out-of-3 falls with 90 and 60 minute limits. curtain at 8:30.
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Rasputin
Hell
White
Targan White
Ivan Rasputin
Tarzan
Curt Denning
Slim Zimbleman
California
Powell
Beams Rise in National League Hopes as Bees Head North
Boston Bees look to start the season strong, with early momentum building as they head north for the opening stretch. The club aims for a hot run in the early weeks of the season.
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New York
Boston Bees
Bees
April Fool Braddock Louis Prank Delights Readers
A Yesterday Enterprise feature claimed Jimmy Braddock defeated Joe Louis in the 18th round knockout. Fans cheered headline then groaned at April Fool. Syndicate writer crafted the story with a double exposure photo, showing Louis from an earlier KO.
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Jimmy Braddock
Joe Louis
Braddock
Louis
Max Schmeling
Fights Last Night Feature Upsets In Boxing Cards
Eddie Zivic of Pittsburgh defeated Larry Greb in Milwaukee by outpoint, while Dick Demaray of Bismarck beat Louis Rikes in Kansas City after a disqualification. The notes also mention Bill McKechnie’s pitchers, Mickey Cochran in Washington and Lee, and Mike Gran’s golf ace at Lake Shore course.
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Bismarck
N. D
Dick Demaray
Louis Rikes
Kansas City
Rikes
Bill McKechnie
Dodgers
Phillies
Mickey Cochran
Washington and Lee Generals
Cleveland
Mike Gran
Lake Shore
Mike
California U. Varsity Crew Faces Weakest Season In Years
The article notes California University will field one of its weakest varsity crews due to freshmen quitting and other players transferring or dropping out. It mentions Ky Ebrights and the 1034 freshman crew experiencing losses from football, flunking out, or quitting, impacting overall performance. Joe Louis’ Texas tour drew modest crowds and a $1,200 gate, with deductions for car rental and staff salaries. Bob Quinn is near surrendering Vince Dimaggio as a regular this season.
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California U
Ky Ebright
Joe Louis
Texas
Houston
Joe
Mike Jacobs
Bob Quinn
Vince Dimaggio
Boxing Promoter Bets Bob Pastor For Fight Attracts Interest
Tom Gallery of Los Angeles offers Bob Pastor 10000 to fight Fob Nestell as Sixto Escobar dominates local circus crowds before Cly Beatty and his lions visit town. Jack Benny cites Co V Whitney's Black Look as a Kentucky Derby favorite while odds run 40 to 1 in St. Louis and New Orleans Jockey Club eyes big-name stables for next season.
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Tom Gallery
Los Angeles
Bob Pastor
Nestell
Cly Beatty
Lions and Tigers
Sixto Escobar
Sixto
Jack Benny
Co. V. Whitney
St. Louis
Benny
New Orleans
Bradley’s Derby Hopefuls Prey on Keeneland Spring Meet
Edward Riley Bradley, famed Derby owner of Idle Hour Farm, sends Billionaire and Brooklyn to Keeneland for spring racing, testing chances in the Blue Grass stakes before the May 8 Churchill Downs Derby. Previous Derby wins span 1921 to 1935 with 215000 in Derby stakes.
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New York
Edward Riley Bradley
Billionaire
Brooklyn
Burgoo King
Broker's Tip
Lexington
Cavalcade
Omaha
Bold Venture
Keeneland Association
Davidson to Battle Duke in Weekend Baseball Series
Davidson and Duke open a two game series at Davidson as part of a crowded weekend slate. Meanwhile North Carolina faces Washington and Lee after a Tar Heel win over Michigan State, with other regional games including Elon at Burlington and High Point.
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Charlotte
Duke
Davidson
Blue Devils
Wildcats
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Michigan State
Washington and Lee Generals
Wake Forest
Michigan
Elon
Burlington
High Point
Sacramento
Calif
Ray Matulewicz
Duke University
Carolina
Clemson
University of South Carolina
Blue Devil
Danny Farrar
Howard Wallstrum
University of California
Matulewicz
Leon Gray
University of Arizona
Gray
John Murray
Paul Waller
Waller
Murray
Washington State
Bob Yates
Jack Kneipp
Kneipp
Bates
Rex Williams
Pacific Coast
Ed McKinnon
Williams
Thomas Birmingham
Maryland
Harry Mullins
Mississippi State
Rose Sundberg
University of Idaho
Gene Cervelli
San Francisco
Don Walker
San Jose
Cervelli
Frederick Cramer
Virginia
Babe Ruth Bets Mules Tie to Oklahoma Farmer
Wilcey Moore of Hollis Oklahoma, called the communitys most distinguished citizen, owns two mules named Babe and Ruth. The pair were won when Babe Ruth bet Moore he would not record three hits over a season. Moore proved him wrong with four hits, and the mules assist on Moore s farm during the off season. Moore also pitches for the Kansas City Blues this year.
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Hollis
Okla
Wilcey Moore
Babe
Ruth
Babe Ruth
Moore
Wilcey
Kansas City Blues
Panthers Fall Despite Ninth Inning Rally for One Hit Loss
The High Point Panthers lost 5 to 4 to Eastern Carolina Teachers in Greenville. Husky hurler Bill Holland limited High Point to one hit as EC Teachers built a five run lead, then High Point rallied for four runs in the ninth with Gregg driving in the final tally after two walks and three errors.
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Purple Panther
High Point College
Greenville
Panthers
Bill Holland
High Point
Gregg
Yow
Brinkley
AR Rapoa Evonts
Martin
Cuseeneceess
Cres
Harris
Waaoner
Sserses
Rudisill
Howard
Hampton
Ridenhour
Pratt
Sesseusiess
Shelton
St ' Smith
Sentte
Csicicsess
Stowe
Minton
Cox
Koonta
Wagoner
Gibson
Holland
B Srinkley
College sports results sprawl across region
Yesterday's action featured a Teachers victory over High Point 5 to 4 after a ninth inning rally, Catawba beating Guilford 9 to 2, Lenoir Rhyne defeating Emory and Henry 9 to 4, and Duke golfers winning 15 to 3 at a southward match with Furman. Wake Forest and NC State tennis mix at Raleigh while High Point faces Guilford.
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Er Ag Christian
Wilson
Yes
Naneeere
Oourge North State
High Point
Panther
Catawba
Guilford
Lenoir- Rhyne
Emory and Henry
Duke
Furmant
Georgia
Athens
Wake Forest
N. C
Raleigh
Reds Bar Red Pants for Night Games Return Canceled
The Cincinnati Reds will wear Palm Beach uniforms again this season but will not use the red pants for night games.
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Cincinnati Reds
Palm Beach
Renault 18 doorman in New York restaurant role
Jack Renault once challenged for the world heavyweight title and now works as a doorman at a fourteenth street restaurant in New York City on April 2.
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Renault
New York
Jack Renault
42Nd Street
Horton Smith Flags Two Common Golf Mistakes
In St Augustine on April 2 Horton Smith identifies two frequent errors among average golfers. He says players try to kill the golf ball and over-club.
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Paults
ST. Augustine
Fila
Horton Smith
Jones Still Struggles as Augusta Field Battles Par
In the second round of the Augusta National championship Bobby Jones lurks near the bottom after a 79, while Byron Nelson leads tied with Horton Smith and veterans like Guidahl and Dudley post strong rounds. Reading sharpshooters post a 66 as contenders chase par with several players at 70 and par 72s.
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Augusta
Jones
Bobby Jones
Byron Nelson
Reading
Bobby
Horton Smith
Smith
Nelson
Guidahl
Guldahl
Wilfy Cox
Washington
Ed Dudley
Lawson Little
Tj's
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee-On-The-Delaware
Johnny Revolta
Chicago
Tony Manero
Ray Mangrum
Pittsburgh
Len Dodson
Springfield
al Espinosa
Mexico City
Victor Ghessi
Deal
N. J
Harry Cooper
Sunday School League Results From Last Night
The scores from last night show Episcopal 24 defeating Gospel Tabernacle 17 and Baptist 11 losing to Lutherans 12. Welch Memorial 26 edged Methodist Protestant 37.
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Episcopal
Gospel Tabernacle
Baptist
Lutherans
Friends
Wealey Memorial
Welch Memorial
Methodist Protestant
Wesley Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant
Calvary
S. Lutherans
Wesley Memorial
Welch
J. Hayworth
Parker
Bee McDowell
Eeeseter Jarrett
L. Hayworth
L. Conrad
D. Conrad
B. Shufelt
Shufelt
Baptist PO
Lutherans S
Brady
Hartley
M. Emmerson
A. Butler
Emmerson
Lofiin
SCOCR
Farlowe
B. Sliman
Meekins
Byerley
Hinshaw
McKeithan
Orey
York
Parlowe
Wisconsin Stadium Names Origin Camp Randell
The University of Wisconsin stadium, Camp Randall, was named for its origin as a training camp for volunteers and a Confederate prisoner of war concentration camp during the Civil War.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Camp Randell
Red Sox prepare for Dodgers in Sarasota practice game
The Red Sox tune up for Brooklyn with a Sarasota game. Fritz Ostermueller and Dec Bowers will pitch for the regulars, while Arch McCain and Jim Henry share mound duties for the scrubs.
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RED Sox
Dodgers Sarasota
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Fritz Ostermueller
Dec Bowers
Regeulare
Arch McCain
Jim Henry
Scrubs
Beantown Bees to Train Early for St Petersburg Parade
Boston Bees manager Bill McKechnie set a brief early workout this morning in St Petersburg Florida so his players can watch the Festival of States Carnival parade. The team aims to balance practice with parade excitement as part of the trip.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Boston Bees
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Col. Bradley
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Tarzan White
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