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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1939
Page
8
A columnist trash talks sports pundits while admitting limited knowledge of the major leagues. He mocks pretenders who forecast outcomes, cites Roosevelt and European tyrants, and weighs A's Browns Yankees and National League intrigue with a mix of whimsy and skepticism. He hedges on final standings as Mussolini and Hitler, Ltd. loom over the discussion.
Walter Hagen forecasts a book that will stun fans. Tomorrow’s Rhode Island featherweight title bout between Leo Rodak and Joey Archibald marks the state’s first championship fight. Other notes include Dizzy Dean’s left handed pitch talk, Dodgers chatter, and Angott heading to London for a June bout.
Haig the Haig may receive a bid to the exclusive Goodall round robin tournament this year. Only top players invited so far include Snead Guldahl and Picard. President Ford Frick will attend today’s opener in Cincinnati. Newton-Conover club NC fields pitcher Jerome Dean, nicknamed guessed. Indians not looking good even when winning.
Boston Globe notes the Red Sox and Bees returning home as spring training opens with hope for new seasons. Mentions key figures and expected early performances while previewing warm weather and fan interest.
In a centennial season opener preview, Cubs manager Leo Hartnett and Giants skipper Bill Terry predict a Cubs and Giants pennant race, while Yankees manager Joe McCarthy cautious about repeating. Opening day features Washington vs New York and Cincinnati vs Chicago with other managers weighing their teams.
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh faced a rain soaked forecast for the NL lidlifter as U S Meteorologist Devereaux warned the Ohio River flood stage would hinder play. Vander Meer was lined up to face Cy Blanton while attendance projections hovered around 34,000 with showers noted for the day.
April 17 local report notes a Keener competition as the Pinehurst professional event advances to the second round. A major upset featured Pete Peterson defeating Dick Skeen 6 1, 6 2, 6 2 in his first big match. Jimmy Roche, a longtime pro at Elkridge Golf Club, is highlighted for 37 years of service.
Quotes from Casey Stengel Leo Durocher Ray Blades and Doc Prothro preview pennant races. Managers discuss strength of pitching improvement and the chance to contend for the league title with new players and hopeful form.
Los Angeles April 17 Joe Louis clear favorite to defend his heavyweight title against Jack Roper in a ten round bout at Wrigley Field. Gate projected at $100000 with Louis taking about 45 percent of receipts and Roper around 10 percent. About 30,000 fans expected. weigh‑in noon at the California Athletic Commission offices.
Duke and Wake Forest led a four game Big Five slate with big scores as Duke 14 Wake Forest 5 and North Carolina 12 NC State 5 highlighted a week of key baseball games. Wake Forest ace Rae Scarborough was roughed up in a 14 5 defeat. The Tar Heels and Deacons also posted wins in other spring sports as Davidson, Lenoir-Rhyne, Emory and Henry and Richmond competed in tennis and track results.
Harris-Culbreth Post announces Junior Legion baseball practice starts Monday May 1 for Davidson County residents under 17. Coach to be named soon. Veterans Koontz Clinard Harrington Britt Bland Younts Bailey Wilkins expected to return for Thomasville team amid preparation and local investigations into Koontz transfer.
In Greensboro on April 17 the Purple Flash meets Babe Zaharias in a main event wrestling showdown promoted by Jim Crockett. The hooded wrestler offers a $100 purse to any foe who defeats him in a two out of three falls match. a loss would force him to reveal his identity.
Navy announced its first abroad tennis squad with Midshipment Hunt of Los Angeles and Dave Marks of Memphis set to play singles and doubles at Wimbledon. The trip marks a historic international assignment for the Navy tennis program.
Dunn 135 pound entrant adds to a crowded lightweight field as Howard Hettrick from Elizabeth City also enters. The event in the Y gym sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose aims to draw the largest crowd yet with proceeds supporting the Y boys' summer program.
North Carolina high school baseball schedules list Rocky Mount and Winston-Salem Greensboro clash in Class A action. April games feature Rocky Mount at Durham and Greensboro, with Western and Eastern division matchups shaping district semi finals as Greensboro, High Point, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem leaders pursue top seeds.
McCrary Eagles schedule an exhibition with Mt Airy of the BP League at Lindley Park in Asheboro next Friday noon to start the 1939 baseball season. The following day they host High Point College on the same field as the exhibition. The Inter-City League starts April 29 with schedules pending release.
Madison Wisconsin hosts Wisconsin's second annual ball clinic led by Stuhldreher with Meyer of Texas Christian, scheduled for May 5-6.
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