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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1931
Page
5
Williamsport Grays defeated the Pointers 17 to 2 in Burlington after enduring early pitching woes. Glimpses of offense came from Marteneck with a homer and Besenbach with a triple, while Moose Parrish added a homer and a double for Williamsport.
The North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Atlanta for a Southern Conference meet with Georgia Tech. Star distance runners Elliott, Prits, Henderson, and Barkley are absent, but Raymond Ruble and Brodie Arnold lead a 20 man squad into a pole vault duel.
South Bend Ind April 11 Heartley Hunk Anderson has been named senior coach of the Notre Dame football squad with Jack Chevigny as junior coach The university president declares Rockne remains head coach while Anderson will lead the team in 1931 after serving as a line coach and assistant at Notre Dame and St Louis University.
In a triangular meet Greensboro posted a win as Dees took the loss and Lehr the win. Details include stolen bases by Jones and Tangenman, Gartlandt to Killinger and EBleazer to Cox completing double plays, and high scoring hits across Dees Dennis Creson Lehr and Pritchard with Lehr earning the decision. The game lasted 1 hour 55 minutes with Wilson umpiring.
Duke faces Washington and Lee to begin a busy season of nine dual matches and conference event play. Sophomores Caldwell and Hay win spots, joining captain Wilson Randle. team may add Wake Forest and N C State duals and tournaments at Sedgefield Athens and Charlottesville.
John N. McDuffee of Grand Rapids Michigan will speak on the opening program with President Hoover at the American Red Cross national convention in Washington April 13. He won an essay contest on Junior Red Cross Around the World and represents 7 000 000 enrolled school children. About 200 junior delegates are expected. McKinley High School will provide a 60 piece orchestra and male quartet. Anna Halston Kallia will speak at the junior dinner.
Dr Ales Hrdlicka curator at the national museum in Washington predicted that within a generation the American Indian will virtually disappear due to intermarriage with the white race. He spoke at the Wagner Free Institute in Philadelphia.
High Point’s Bisons defeated Greensboro 11 to 7 after a fast start in the first inning. Hinkle and Fibbs each walked, Sensenbach cleared the bases with a homer, and Rei Whitt added two homers for the Gate City nine. Brogden started for Greensboro, with Allred closing. Sensenbach’s homer highlighted the Marlettemen win. The team heads to Charlotte Tuesday to face last year’s state champions.
At Hoover's request the American Red Cross began relief for Managua Nicaragua quake victims. An initial $10,000 gift was provided. Army and Navy assisted, leaving thousands homeless. Ernest J. Swift, acting director of insular and foreign operations, surveyed the scene by train and plane.
A calf on a prominent local dairy farmer’s farm near Stigler Oklahoma is described as having seven legs. The creature shows one large leg sprouting from the right shoulder ending in three distinct feet with separated bones joints and hooves.
New York April 11. The Associated Press consensus of 64 experts predicts the National League winner will be St. Louis and the American League winner will be Philadelphia. Voters favor the Cardinals over the Cubs and Dodgers, and the Athletics over all AL rivals for a third straight pennant.
Detroit Jack Berg retained his junior welterweight title by outpointing Billy Wallace in Detroit. In St Louis Billy Petrolle defeated Lope Tenorio. In New York Ben Jeby stopped Laddie Lee. Chicago saw Danny Delmost outpoint Jimmy Lundy. Omaha hosted Mickey Walker defeating Bearcat Wright in a non title middleweight bout.
In Washington on April 11 manager Johnson plans final mound work for Fred Marberry and Bobby Burke as the Senators face the Baltimore Orioles in a key exhibition.
New York report notes Ted Lyon’s arm worsened, keeping Donie Bush on edge. Lyons was slated to pitch in a trial game against the New York Giants today amid the White Sox manager’s concern.
Kansas City dispatch notes Chicago Cubs stars Hornsby Bell Hartnett warming to duty. Stephenson Cuyler and Wilson also finding their swings as spring practice continues.
New York April 11 Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn Robins voiced concern over his team's batting woes after a southern road trip. He said it won't matter who he pitches if the hitters do not start producing runs.
Charlotte dispatch says Joe McCarthy declares the Yankees fully fit after a final inventory, with all players in peak condition for the season.
Norfolk reports Bill Terry of the New York Giants has appeared in 13 exhibition games and hit safely in all. He maintains a .481 batting average, showcasing why he led the league in hitting last season.
Charlotte April 11. The North Carolina Tar Heels and Washington and Lee Generals share the Tri-State league lead after wins over Maryland 4 to 2 and 8 to 4 at College Park. Duke beats Wake Forest 3 to 1. N C State awaits Duke in Durham. Catawba Indians gain a game after Appalachian default in Salisbury as dispute over a runner not ruled out.
George T. Dunlap Jr of New York and S. M. Parks Jr of Pittsburgh advance to the Pinehurst north and south amateur final. Dunlap defeated J. B. Ryerson four and three as Parks edged T. Suffern Tatler two and one. The title match slated for today follows Parks late comeback to win on the 16th and 17th holes.
Gar Wood prepared Miss America IX for attempt number ten on a measured mile at Indian Creek Miami Beach to surpass Kaye Don’s 103.49 mph mark set in Buenos Aires. Weather looks favorable with light to moderate cross winds and timing apparatus readied by Odis Porter of the American Automobile Association. Wood previously hit 102.56 mph on March 20 to beat Sir Henry Segrave’s Windermere record.
Tris Speaker, famed outfielder of the American League, will be a sports radio announcer this summer for NBC. He will debut next Tuesday as the Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of the National League season in Chicago.
Kansas City is set to face Chicago in a Northern division match with Kansas City’s AA squad as the rival. The brief notes a cross league pairing and venue not specified, focusing on teams and matchup.
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