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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1940
Page
11
Yankees long favorite in American League chase. Cincinnati and St. Louis best liked in close National League fight as the 1940 season opens with forecasts of shifts but strong Yankees and competitive NL margins.
Ford Frick reviews the 1940 baseball outlook amid wartime concerns. National League clubs show hope for a tight pennant race as rosters include rookies and veterans. American League teams promise pitching, lineup tweaks, and changing conditions shaping the season.
President Will Harridge notes strong 1939 first year showings by Williams Keller McCosky Gallagher Boudreau Tabor Russo Donald as managers expect many new players to become stars. Detroit shifts Henry Greenburg to outfield and Buddy Lewis moves to outfield, seven night games planned to boost attendance.
Hig Point Amateur Boxing Club faces Greensboro in the second inter city bout at the South Hamilton Street arena. Coaches Ben Campean and Red Smith have trained the squad a month and they split with Burlington exchanges. About 14 bouts are on the card featuring Weld Ellington Loflin Burchfield Kimsey Suggs and Woodell among standouts.
Major league opening day pitchers listed with last season records. New York faces Philadelphia Ruffin and Dean. Boston meets Washington Grove and Leonard. Cleveland faces Chicago Feller and Smith. St Louis vs Detroit Kennedy against Bridges or Newsom. Chicago vs Cincinnati Lee against Derringer. Pittsburgh at St Louis Klinger versus Davis or Warnecke. Brooklyn at Boston Wyatt versus Posedel. Philadelphia at New York Higbe or Mulcahy against Hubbell.
Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis, winner of the 1939 Indianapolis 500, is the highest money winner in event history with 71 300 dollars in speedway earnings since 1927. Louis Meyer stands second with 69 000 dollars and retirement may widen Shaw s lead as Meyer retires.
In Durham on April 13, the University of North Carolina lacrosse team defeated Duke University 5 to 4 in a practice game. UNC officials labeled it a practice match because many Tar Heel players are freshmen. lacrosse is not yet officially recognized at UNC. Duke has received official sanction this spring.
Albert Neal of Marion captured the Carolina Golf Association one day event with a 160 over 36 holes in Morganton. K Torrence of Gastonia was low net winner with 141 after a 16 handicap, while J M Grant of Valdese was second at 143. Glenn E Park of Charlotte topped 18 hole low nets with 68.
The Sunday School softball loop will be organized at an ale night at 7.0 clock. Delegates are invited from all Sunday Schools to attend and form the league for the 1940 season.
Catawba won 68 to 58 over High Point College as Yearick, Berger, and Yingling sealed the finish for the Indians after Whitey Watts led the Panthers with 20 points. Watt won sprints and field events while Sandusky and Yearick shared top distance honors, highlighting a late surge in longer races.
Two local Negro boys captured Carolina Golden Gloves titles at a Charlotte tournament. Carl Chavis and Clarence Strickland earned heavyweight and featherweight crowns with a decision over Tiger Becker and a forfeit, respectively, highlighting William Penn High School and graduate success.
Conway pitcher Kelly Martin threw a five hit game and belted a two run triple in the second inning guiding East Carolina Teachers College to a 3 2 baseball victory over Oak Ridge Military Institute at Greenville.
Dick Shikat, former world champion, faces Cowboy Luttrall in the main event after beating Jim Londos twice, with Londos praising Shikat as among the world’s best. The card includes Tom Mahoney vs Tom Marvin in a one fall 45 minute bout and Rosy Red Ryan vs Fritz Schnabel in a 30 minute bout, with Dobie Osburn refereeing.
University of Richmond won 68 to 58 over North Carolina State College with six firsts led by Mickey Thompson. Bobby Wright paced State freshmen as Richmond freshmen trailed 78 to 36.
Three top schoolboy golf teams entered the South Atlantic tournament at Blair Park. Thomas Jefferson High of Richmond R J Reynolds of Winston Salem and Boyden of Salisbury did not submit entries. The 36 hole event runs 18 holes in morning and afternoon with a driving contest after medal play. Raleigh High led by Grover Poole is the defending champion.
Duke tennis team swept North Carolina State 9-0 at Raleigh on April 13. Parsons beat Lummis 7-5 8-6, Ager downed Owens 6-1 6-1, Buffington edged Sales 5-7 6-4 6-1, Anthoine beat Katterman 6-0 6-1, Wilson defeated Baker 6-1 6-3. Himachi won 6-1 6-1 over Pruitt, and the duo of Wilson/Himachi beat Owens/Pruitt 6-1 7-5. Parsons/Katich beat Katterman/Sales 6-2 6-1, Buffington/Ager defeated Baker/Lummis 6-3.
Washington and Lee beat Wake Forest 7 to 2 in Lexington Virginia securing their first Southern Conference win. Singles results include Pinch and Washburne both winning for W L and Robertson, Mallory, Spingle, and Barrie securing wins for Washington and Lee. Doubles ended 2-4 with W L taking two matches.
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