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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1933
Page
2
Gehrig homered twice and Ruffing pitched shutout relief to power the Yankees to a 4 6-2 victory over the Red Sox. Welland allowed five hits in a duel before Ruffing homered off his first pitch to seal the win. Hodapp drove in both Boston runs as Boston fought hard in the opener.
In Willis Park High Point College trailed 7 to 1 but scored seven runs in the eighth inning to stun the Catawba Indians 8 to 7. Joe Craver relieved in the fifth, pitched well, and homered for the Pointers, with Sherrill Pinkston and Carl Smith adding two hits each.
In Can ary Hill TL on Easter Sunday a dozen canaries will sing from gilded cages on the church pulpit as part of the church service. The pastor Rev C A Holderman led a week long effort to assemble the feathered choir to accompany Easter carols.
Charley Ruffing of the Yankees hit a bases loaded homer with two out in the ninth to win the game after holding the Red Sox to five runs and striking out nine. Johnny Frederick of the Dodgers clouted a homer and three RBIs against the Phillies while Lefty Grove of the Athletics held the Senators to six hits in Philadelphia's first victory.
In Middlesburg Virginia on April 15 the thirtieth Middlesburg hunt promises a stylish event with flat and timber courses. The highlight is the Middlesburg cup race a four mile brush and timber course with favorites Mrs T H Somerville's Royal Bonnie and Mrs T W Durant's …
Ladysman, the 1932 juvenile champion and second choice for the Kentucky Derby, makes his 1933 bow in Havre de Grace Maryland in an open six furlong race on the opening card of Maryland's 100 day meeting. Seven of the rivals are also Derby contenders.
Philadelphia report says Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman Joe Judge is sidelined for a week after a shin spike wound and a twisted ankle from a collision with Dick Bartell in the seventh inning of a Phillies game. Del Bissonetto will replace him.
In New York on April 15 AP reports Dempsey claims Max Baer is a cinch to win the forthcoming boxing bout. The statement breaks a boxing tradition as Baer is expected to triumph in the match.
Baseball column lists today’s NL matchups with Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago New York at Boston and Brooklyn visiting Philadelphia for the schedule.
Results yesterday show Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 7 to 1. Other games were rained out.
Philadelphia at New York. Boston at Washington. Chicago at Detroit. Cleveland at St. Louis.
New York defeated Boston six to two while Philadelphia beat Washington five to one in hockey action noted in the brief standings and scores update for the day.
Nashville at Chattanooga Little Rock at Memphis.
The brief athletic result lists Nashville 3 Cha New Orleans 4 Speen 1 with a final scoreline and no additional context.
Weather caused all Texas League games to be postponed due to cold and rain. In the International League Albany and Baltimore had losses, while Toronto and Buffalo split results, and Newark edged Montreal. Jersey City was blanked by Buffalo.
Hollywood defeated Los Angeles 14 to 2 while Sacramento crushed Seattle 7 to 0. Portland edged Oakland 4 to 0 with the score not fully listed for Oakland.
Clemson defeated Furman 4 to 1 while South Carolina beat Piedmont College 14 to 0. Alabama won 6 to 2 against Georgia Tech and High Point led Solskee with a 6 to 0 result.
Lions rely on a summons call and a birdlike whistle to coordinate moves requiring quiet, stealth, and synchronized signaling among large felid groups in dense habitats.
Earl Ruth of Charlotte won the North Carolina high school tennis championship with a 2 6 4 7 5 victory over James Hutchins of Winston-Salem. The doubles title went to Wilmington pair Allen Croom and Lewis Puckett who beat Tommy Campbell and Buddy Graham of Charlotte 8 6 6 1.
In Lexington April 15 the City of Thomasville won a 20 000 damage verdict in Davidson superior court after a four day trial. C L Myers a Thomasville township farmer sued for damages to about 200 acres of farmland caused by a creek receiving sewage effluent from a city plant erected years ago. The jury deliberated several hours before ruling for the city.
Lexington observes Easter with special pastor services in churches. Stores close Monday for the holiday while drug stores and service stations stay open. Holy Communion and reception of new members follow pre Easter evangelistic services in many churches.
In Lexington on April 15 a new clothing firm named Thompson and Miller opened in the former Fred Thompson Co. store room. Owners Fred R and Miller are seasoned clothiers, Thompson and Miller leading the venture.
King of the High Point high school faculty was elected president of the High Point Amateur League last night. Other officers named include Dr. Jam Coe C. M. Waynick and Hennam commissioners for the Industrial. The season opens May 6 with games slated for Saturdays. D. and M. baseball was adopted and trophies promised for league winners. Represented clubs include Crown Hosiery Mill Robbins ey Mill Paramount Service Station Triangle Hosiery Mill Marietta Paint Co. Potential expansion mentioned to six to eight clubs including Levy Mill High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad Carolina Container Jamestown Welch Memorial.
Charlotte April 15 Managers from the Piedmont League showcased veterans and rookies to assess strengths and weaknesses. Richmond and Greensboro faced off on home turf, Charlotte hosted Elmira, Durham met Duke, Wilmington played Wake Forest, and Winston-Salem drilled ahead of Davidson Carolina clash. The Twins beat House of David 8 4 in a prep showing, while Wilmington’s Bucs crushed a Durham semi pro club 10 1 led by Jack Lindley's three hits and a homer.
Veterans Clifton Sutter of New Orleans and George M. Lott of Chicago reach the North and South singles finals at Pinehurst. Sutter defeated J Gilbert Hall 6-3 8-6 6-4. Lott beat Bryan Grant 6-3 6-3 6-3.
The Smithsonian Institution receives about 1,044,692 dollars annually from the government and 140,000 dollars from private endowments.
Yesterday routine activities continued as Jack Onslow reorganized the Colt infield at Rich mond following the arrival of Ed Hendee, who oversees the first station.
Charlotte blocks dominate state meet at Chapel Hill with 44 7 12 points edging High Point by 22.0 to claim 21st annual title. Marion Sams clears 6 ft 9 38 in high jump and Red Hendrix vaults 12 ft setting two state records. Isenhour Spain and Wren lead individual scoring.
North Carolina State hosts V P S in Raleigh after a Virginia sweep. Duke battles Durham pro players in a doubleheader. Guilford upsets Duke 8 7 in Durham. Davidson, after beating Charlotte, is blanked 8 0. High Point edges Catawba 7 6.
NEW YORK April 15 The Professional Golfers Association will stand pat on its Ryder Cup team as chosen. Burke tied for tenth in qualifying ballots, but no revision to the nine-player squad will occur. Captain Hagen Sarazen Dutra and Shute received the top votes, with Jacobus reporting the results.
Chicago reports Walter Miller, a former Cleveland Indians pitcher, has been signed by the White Sox and ordered to report for the Detroit series. Manager Lew Fonseca sought four left handers and gave Miller the chance.
Italian schools are being equipped with sound motion picture apparatus for educational purposes. The move aims to enhance teaching methods and provide students with modern audiovisual resources in classrooms.
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