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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1938
Page
8
Newport News high school Yorktown golf team led by Junius Rappold posted an aggregate 643 over 36 holes at James River, placing fifth overall in the Interscholastic Championship while knocking Raleigh and Tech High of Atlanta, with High Point finishing fifth.
Grover Poole of Raleigh high school posted a two over par 150 to win medal honors at the 36 hole South Atlantic Interscholastic Golf tournament while High Point’s quartet finished fifth with a 680 aggregate. Other team scores included Jefferson high 677 and Charlotte 693.
The Winston-Salem Twins and the Dayton Ducks of the Mid-Atlantic league were slated to clash at Willis Park this afternoon in an exhibition game. The contest is slated to be called at 3 30. This marks the second Sunday the Dayton team has a p in High Point. Last week they were defeated by Elmira of the NY Pa league.
Highland defeated Riverside of Danville Virginia 9 to 2 as Whitt Warner and Hunt pitched six hit ball. Cates produced a double and three singles while York Hensley contributed two hits apiece to the tally. Welch led Riverside with a single and a double in a losing effort.
A long list of names with city affiliations and three-number scores follows. Participants include Pat Sappenfield High Point and L Neese Burlington with ranges 81-84 167, Dave Ross Chevy Chase Bethesda Md 81-86-167, James Simpkins Newport News 7 80167, and many others from Winston-Salem Raleigh Greenville Charlotte Washington and more.
The North and South trapshooting championships will be held April 22 24 at the High Point Skeet club course in tandem with the North Carolina state championship. Defending champions include W E Gladstone of Winston Salem amateur all around and 195x in 200 for state. John L Morehead Charlotte doubles king. W E Parker Winston Salem amateur handicap. W B Arey Salisbury professional champion.
Thomasville Tommies defeated Elmira Pioneers 5 to 4 in a tight afternoon game. Elmira took an early three run lead with two homers, but Thomasville answered with three in the sixth to seize the lead and clinch. The teams meet Mt. Airy at 3 30 Monday. box score available.
Philadelphia Athletics slugged 20 hits off four Jersey City pitchers to rout the Internationals 19 to 5 in Jersey City. Bob Johnson belted two home runs and had three hits in five at bats as the A's built a wide lead with a seven run third inning and steady offense throughout.
Davidson pulled off a 6-5 win in ten innings at Clemson as Kellam delivered a fluke home run that bounced over the center fielder's head. The Wildcats had won 12-6 against Furman yesterday and totaled nine safeties off Richardson Coker and Goins while Clemson collected 11 hits off Steere.
The figure reports over 32 million telephone users in the United States indicating broad telecom reach. It underscores rapid adoption of phone service across the nation and hints at growing infrastructure and service competition.
Turkey farmers in Tehama County California are using trained dogs to herd their flocks increasing efficiency and reducing labor. The dogs guide birds through pasture shifts and into feeding areas, adapting to flock movement and weather conditions.
Arch Henderson, UNC graduate student, won the singles crown in the North and South amateur tennis tournament at Pinehurst. In doubles, Ed Fuller and John Foreman upset J Gilbert Hall and Merrimon Cuningzim 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-0. Henderson defeated Robert Strain 4-1 4-2 4-2 in the final.
Glenola defeated Oakdale 6 to 5 in the Industrial league yesterday afternoon on the Glenola diamond. Pitcher Rube Eldridge The Duke of Spero began for Glenola, allowing only two singles in six innings, with Munroe finishing for Glenola. Oakdale’s Martin held the line for nine frames as Glenola outhit the visitors. Batting highlight came from B Burges with three hits, H Davis added two, as Glenola and Oakdale produced a tight, well played contest.
The renowned composer Mozart died at the age of 36 after having completed 600 musical works, marking the end of a prolific career and leaving a lasting legacy in classical music.
The Newport News high school golf team from Virginia captured the fourth annual South Atlantic interscholastic golf tournament here yesterday. Pictured left to right are Coach Walter Red Speigle, players Junius Rappold Harry Wheeler James Simpkins James Watson and Victor Stana manager.
Brooklyn baseball fans witnessed a 10 to 9 victory over the World Champion Yankees as Van Mungo opened the ninth with a single and Ernie Koy drove in the tying and winning runs. The Dodgers trailed early after six Yankee runs and rallied with key hits from Lavagetto and Rosen, with Hamlin earning the win and Wicker the loss at Ebbets Field in a 2 hour 25 minute game before 18 777 spectators.
In Greenville Duke defeated Furman 92 to 34 while Duke star Kingle led with 13 points as Duke secured only three first places.
The report ranks Canadian provinces by lumber production with British Columbia at the top, Ontario second, and Quebec third, highlighting regional output differences in the lumber industry.
Boston Bees defeated the Red Sox 6 to 2 in Boston. Casey Stengel’s Bees built a three run lead in the first inning with four singles off Frits Ostermueller. Danny MacFayden was touched for nine Boston hits while Turner held the Red Sox to six. Final game of the series set for tomorrow. Attended by 4,400 fans.
New York Giants defeated Cleveland Indians 11 to 1 at home behind 13 hits. Rob Feller tossed six innings, allowing 12 Giants hits while issuing five walks and fanning five. Schumacher Bartell Ott and Leiber delivered key bases loaded plays in the fourth.
Davidson's netmen extend their winning streak by defeating North Carolina State College 6 to 1 in a tennis match played in Davidson on an April 16 date.
Raleigh April 1 NC State freshmen pitcher Vic Holshouser held Duke to six hits and six strikeouts as NC State defeated Duke 6 2 to open the Big Five baseball season. State used four pitchers allowing eight safeties while Tom Kearns Homered and Berlinski, Smith, Beam, Jinski and others contributed. Duke’s only earned run came on Frank Hoye’s hit as Crash Davis crossed home on a late single.
Syracuse varsity lacrosse team defeated Duke University 17 to 5 in Durham under sunny skies. The Orange demonstrated strong offense and defense, overpowering the Blue Devils throughout the game.
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