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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

8

Local Triangle Baseball in Tri City League Set to Thrive

Triangle Industrial League champions join Tri City League with Mills and High Point area play limited to Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point. New YMCA physical director Fay Martin brings steady sports program growth while Bobby Dunkelberger aims for a North South Amateur victory at Pinehurst and Benny Hogan eyes Masters entry amid swirling tour chatter.

Triangle Chamions Dams Millis High Point Cn Reensboro Winston-Salem High Point

Panthers Beat Tribe Behind Scotten In Pitcher Duel

The Panthers defeated the Indians 2 to 1 as Scotten, a second year man, pitched a six hit game. Hal low relieved in the ninth to close out the win while Ferguson struck out ten for Catawba but ten Panthers safeties kept them in front.

Catawba High Point College Diamond Panthers Thomasville Millis Stadium Jim Scotten Beanpole Hallow France Farlow Fenner Koontz Hampton Cochrane Adeweweane Greeson Murray Griswold Scotten P Cue Eis Yow Catawba Ab Hpoa Morgan Peifier Ib Peeves Davis Poole Cf Morrison Ol Férebee Blair Hamil Fergurson Templeton Ferguson Farlo Ferebee Nance High Point Yow Tn ‘Y Letten Young

Wingate Coach Named Y M C A Physical Director

Foy Martin, Wingate Junior College athletic director for two years, is named physical director at the local YMCA, effective April 15. Secretary Edgar Hartley announced the appointment noting the position has been vacant for two years. Martin, a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College, comes highly recommended by Wingate president Dr C C Burris who praised his coaching, leadership, and character. He will assume complete charge of all physical education work at the YMCA.

Fay Martin Martin Appalachian State Teachers College Foy Martin Wingate Junior College Edgar Hartley C. C. Burris Wingate

Hemsley Revels in New Confidence After Feller Support

In Columbia S C on April 2 writer Harry Columbia outlines a shift for Rolly Hemsley once dismissed as a bum. Praise from Bob Feller and continued faith from older players drive Hemsley to prove his value to the club and avoid letting Feller down. The piece touches on player salaries, Landis’ rumored insistence, and other baseball notes including Kennedy and Havana trip illnesses.

Harry Columbia S. C Fall Bob Feler Feller Rolly Hemsley Hemsley Bob Fell Rolly Rolly Hemsl Ball Baseball

Fights Last Night Roundup From AP Dispatch

San Francisco Ray Lunney age 130 stopped Jose Gallardo 132 of Mexico City in San Francisco. Hazleton Larry Lane 184 of Trenton knocked out Mickey Dugan 186 of Cleveland. Baltimore Chalky Wright 120% of Los Angeles outpointed Tommy Speigel 136 of Uniontown. Buffalo Dodo Woods 142 of Buffalo outpointed Frankie Wallace 14015 of Cleveland. Columbus Jack Walker 194 of Columbus drew with Patsy Perroni 184 of Canton. Chicago Tommy Pallatin 145 of St Joseph outpointed young Kid McCoy 142 of Detroit.

San Francisco Ray Lunney Jose Gallardo Mexico City Hazleton Larry Lane Trenton N. J Mickey Dugan Cleveland Baltimore Chalky Wright Los Angeles Tommy Speigel Uniontown Buffalo N. Y Dodo Woods Frankie Wallace Columbus Jack Buddy) Walker Patsy Perroni Canton Drew Chicago Tommy Pallatin St. Joseph Mich Young Kid McCoy Detroit

Charlotte Women's Tourney Started

About three score women began qualifying at Charlotte Country Club for the women's invitation tournament. Jane Cothran of Greenville, S.C., the defending champion, was among early contenders. Georgia Tainter, 17, of Fargo N.C., who recently beat Cothran in Pinehurst, also competed along with Deborah Verry of Worcester, Jane Crum, Jean Bauer of Providence, and Mrs. Ben T. Park of Charlotte as possible winners.

Charlotte Charlotte Country Club Jane Cothran Greenville 8. C Georgia Tainter Fargo N. C Jane Pinehurst Georgia Deborah Verry Worcester Mass Jane Crum South Carolina Jean Bauer Providence R. L Ben T. Park Myers Park

Texas A and M to graduate first fish and game class

In College Station Texas Texas A and M will graduate its first class in fish and game conservation this June. The four year program trains graduates for careers in wildlife management and related fields.

College Station Texas Texas A. & M

Trains Mayor Lea Begin Edge Of Grapefruit League

LAKELAND Florida The Troil Tigers plan extended spring travels possibly adding an exhibition in Havana to the Grapefruit League schedule. Jacksonville Florida rookie Johnny Rucker is difficult to dislodge from the Giants' roster after hitting .373 in seven exhibitions. El Paso Texas Chicago White Sox test rookies Kennedy and Kolloway at second and third base hoping to win starting roles if Nair heals and Hayes improves.

Zwei Dodger Giants Zeke Bonura Bill Terry Bob Kennedy White Sox Jimmy Dykes Joe Dugan Winter Haven Coral Gables Havana Peal Dean UBA Lakeland Fla Troil Tigers Briggs Stadiu Rucker Jacksonville Johnny Rucker Cew News ‘Giants SOX EL Paso Tex Chica Kennedy Don Kolloway Cubs Eric Nair Jackie Hayes

Orengo Trials Lead to Cardinals Try at Shortstop

West Palm Beach Florida reports that Oren​go has nearly secured a job with the St. Louis Cardinals after a Cuba series. A former star shortstop with Sacramento he was tested at third and second as a fielding error harmed his chances. Manager Ray Blades then moved him to left handed batting where a recent trial showed promise.

Battle Scarr Johnson Ob Myriad Cries of the South Endure

MEMPHIS April reports reveal Harry S. Johnson known as the Southern Association figure Battle Scarr Johnson speaking calmly amid mobs and threats. He insists he remains ahead in his efforts, wearing a green fedora and a battle scarred head, a veteran of decades in baseball and public life.

Memphis Tenn Harry Johnson Southern Association

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