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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
2
Baseball writers and editors pick the New York Giants to repeat as NL champions with heavy Cubs support as top challengers. Cardinals Pirates and Braves follow, while Dodgers Phillies Reds expected to finish lower in a tight second division race.
Henry Picard, two time Carolina champion and Pinehurst winner, is favored to defend his Carolinas Open title to be played April 25 28. A total prize pool of 400 including entry fees will be shared by professionals and four amateur medals awarded. Pro am event on April 25 precedes 72 hole stroke play over two courses with a potential 18 hole playoff if tied.
Industrial league will start Saturday April 28 with D T Yow re elected president and 1933 commissioners re elected. Dr Sam Coe C M Waynick and Bunn Dunn chosen commissioners. Seven teams represented. two outside men per club allowed plus one concession. Eligible umpires named McDowell Milligan Kearns Dennis Johnson Carter.
Frank X. Shields of New York top seed in the North and South tennis tournament at Pinehurst. Rain halted play after two matches, with first round pairings set including Walter Martin, Marcel Rainville and other American and Canadian seeders awaiting debut.
Municipal Judge A. H. Pickens sentenced a man and a woman to sit for two hours in a blood smeared automobile used in a crash to warn motorists about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
In Conway 8 C on April 10 a man named Gary Alford of Toddville died from injuries after an automobile accident Saturday.
Nine of fourteen convicts escaped from a state camp near Shelby were recaptured before their first day of freedom ended. Officers continued the search for the remaining five as of Monday.
Benjamin Franklin served as first president of the Academy and College of Philadelphia, later renamed the University of Pennsylvania. The earliest coed college emerged in Oberlin Ohio with 29 men and 15 women. Tularemia derives its name from Tulare County California where the disease’s rabbit and squirrel transmission was first identified.
Washington April 10 wartime secretary of war Newton D Baker accepted appointment as chairman of the army air corps investigating committee. Joining him are civilians Karl Taylor Compton George W Lewis Clarence D Chamberlain James H Doolittle and Edgar S Gorrell on an 11 member panel alongside military members headed by Major General Hugh A Drum as vice chair and including Major General Foulois.
Thieves broke into the First Presbyterian church in Concord and stole window draperies and a rug valued at 350 dollars. No suspects named and authorities investigate the daytime break in.
Jimmy McLarnin and Barney Ross set for a 15 round welterweight title fight on May 28 with Madison Square Garden as likely venue. Promoters agreed to terms and the milk fund will receive a share of the promotion and receipts.
In Boston last night Abe Feldman 182 pounds outpointed Vic Livan 176 pounds in ten rounds. The bout featured Feldman’s precise jab and ring control against Livan’s aggressive pace.
Officials propose a bridge 6450 feet long including approaches, totaling seven miles. The structure would handle up to 260,000 automobiles per day if plans succeed.
High Point College baseball, rained out against Catawba, prepares to face Guilford College Quakers tomorrow at Guilford. The Panthers seek lineup fixes and a strong showing. Also in action, High Point golf meets Reynolds High in Winston-Salem, and baseball holds a practice game to ready for Thursday’s Spencer High showdown.
Dr. G I Humphreys president of High Point College spoke on The Making of a Man before Greensboro Ministers Association at the YMCA. He outlined heredity environment and spiritual concepts as key to shaping men and urged church leaders to promote recreation and education programs.
Glencoe Illinois Mr and Mrs Lawrence F Stern traveled by airplane with Dr J R Buchbinder of Northwestern University for Durham North Carolina where their daughter Marjorie Stern is stricken with appendicitis.
In Charlotte April 10 the North Carolina Tar Heels begin their annual three-game with Virginia in Charlottesville. Wake Forest, Davidson, Duke and NCSU also play as the Big Five slate is affected by rainouts. Hearn awaits two trusted pitchers Crouch and McKeithan for today’s action.
Boer children along the Orange and Vaal rivers gathered stones including carnelians jaspers garnets agates and rock crystals some found to be real diamonds this playful discovery spurred the rise of South Africa's diamond mining industry with profits and industry growth.
The Blair park spring tournament starts Wednesday with an 18 hole qualifying round followed by four flights of match play to determine champions and runners-up. Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in each flight with local merchants already contributing. The course is expected to be in top condition after sunny days.
The report covers spring exhibition results with wins by New York Philadelphia and others. It notes Cincinnati Reds preparing for opening game against the Chicago Cubs under Manager Bob O Farrell and lists likely lineups with Johnson Bottomley Koenig Comorosky Hafey and Shiver. The Braves and Tribe also play exhibition games as part of a spring schedule.
A fragment lists multiple college and city matchups across venues including Washington Alabama Detroit Birmingham New York Tucumcari Chicago Pittsburgh Greensboro Va and Chattanooga with unclear dates and outcomes. The text reads as a schedule snippet with cross references and venue notes rather than a full event report.
The Phillie host the Athletics at Baker Bowl in the second game of their city series hoping for another drubbing. The matchup marks the first meeting of the year between the two clubs at the venue.
In a Cleveland Indians versus New York Giants game Earl Averill attempted a second base on Lefty ODoul’s misplayed single hit to left. Umpire George John signaled and the play led to a tense moment at the bag.
Omaha business figure Sam Dresher, known for jokes, bought acreage near Omaha for a picnic ground. The area was labeled with nudist camp signs by unknowns causing confusion and a mild bout of jitters for Dresher as he pondered the situation and his work as a dry cleaner.
In Chicago yesterday bailiff pounded gavel as Judge Matthew Hartigan spoke to the court. He quipped about his wife’s goodbye kiss and said the evidence was conclusive enough to kiss her lips, prompting a court moment.
In Bolckow Me the mayoral contest ended in a deadlock between Clarence Broyles and Fred Yates. Broyles a school janitor bowed out and supported Yates saying the mayor bears too much grief for the salary choosing the job for Yates. The salary is nothing per year.
Police Judge W. H. Wyman announces Sunday inebriates face an eighty dollar fine plus costs, while the weekend rate stays at ten dollars and costs.
Jacksonville report notes Lopez continues a holdout amid discussions with the Dodgers. The captaincy adds $500 to his season pay, framing tension over compensation.
In Huntsville Alabama the Giants voice confidence about improving performance after a rough past season. Terry notes external pressure and vows to raise hitting and overall play, claiming progress and more capability than last year.
Yankees in Chattanooga grappling with missed chances as they stranded 11 and 38 men on base over recent games. Pitching held strong but offense failed to deliver with multiple runners left on base.
A right handed pitcher is sent to Montreal as the Tigers prepare for a scheduled game there today. The move signals changes in the rotation as Detroit heads to an out of town matchup.
Woody English has won back the third base job for Chicago Cubs after recovery from eye and foot ailments. Galan says he needs more experience and regular playing time.
White Sox reach home weekend as Al Simmons struggles in the far west. He failed to meet his usual pace, while the closer the Cubs march toward Chicago, the more productive Simmons becomes.
Washington hosts the Washington Senators as they take on the Atlanta Braves in a key early season matchup. The game promises offense from both sides with notable batters and pitchers slated to start.
Larry French was assigned to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the mound today facing the Chicago White Sox in a wartime major league game.
The report recalls a strong season where the team posted 28 wins in a previous campaign and faced Greensboro in key matchups. It notes pitching depth and notable performances as context for current ambitions.
Earnest Stroud seeks parole from North Carolina Pardons Commission after a June term Superior Court conviction. He was sentenced to 13 months and 28 days in state prison. Public protests against the parole are invited via the Commission without delay. April 10, 1917.
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