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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
12
A lengthy 1930s baseball column notes Joe DiMaggio, at 24, signs a $25,000 season with the New York Yankees, amid a rising yet restrained salary era. It compares Ruth era booms to the post depression retrenchment, and cites owners like Colonel Ruppert reacting to times.
Andy Lotshaw eases worries by declaring Dean’s arm sound after a six inning debut for Chicago. Dean vows to win 40 games this year and credits Charley Grimm as a great manager. He also praises McKechnie and notes Reds and Cardinals past ties as he prepares for a Chicago clash.
Joe DiMaggio signs to end his holdout and head east to join the New York Yankees as major league races begin. Other highlights include Dizzy Dean concerns for the Cubs and Bob Feller nearly tossing a no hitter against the St. Louis Browns.
The Piedmont baseball league started its season with eight teams pairing off. Norfolk vs Portmouth, Asheville vs Winston-Salem, Richmond vs Durham, and Rocky Mount at Charlotte. Forecast called for overcast skies and cooler weather with expected attendance around 1,000 to 1,500.
The pitcher states the pennant is in the bag for the Cubs and praises recent care and fielding plays. He notes the support from Cubs defense, contrasting with past treatment at St. Louis and claiming Cardinals would struggle to match the plays made behind him.
Tickets for the Invitation boxing tournament at the Armory on April 29 and 30 went on sale today. Charlea Risch announced sales at several city pharmacies while Royal Arcanum and YMCA sponsors promote the event. Advance seat sales are led by Bill Hayes with ringside 75 cents and general 40 cents for both nights. a slight price drop is expected for afternoon sessions.
Prominent Carolinas golfers join the ninth Mid-Southern Seniors championship at Sedgefield this weekend with Bryson Higgs of Charlotte defending his title. The event runs Friday qualifying, 18 holes Saturday, and 18 holes Sunday, featuring classes from 45 to 68 plus senior champions including Robertson, Phillips, Lawson, Jennings, Bagby and others.
Bloomington Indiana April 21 Bo McMillan says Cal Hubbard former Green Bay Packer star and current American League umpire was the best blocking end and defensive full back he ever saw.
Thomasville Tommies beat McCrary 7 to 0 in Asheboro in seven innings as part of a North Carolina champion semi pro schedule. Four first inning runs and three more in the fifth sealed the win with Dennis the winning pitcher. The Tommies next face Clinton Iowa Friday night at 8 o'clock.
In Trenton Chief Chewacki 242 from Oklahoma drew with Jack League 225 from Texas, each with one fall. In Philadelphia Jim Landos 195 from St Louis pinned Jesse James 188 from Hollywood. In Los Angeles Bronko Nagureki 200 from Minnesota defeated George Zaharias 236 from Colorado two of three.
American League games Washington beat Philadelphia 3 to 0 Cleveland won 8 to 0 over St. Louis Chicago defeated Detroit 5 to 4 Chicago 10 Cincinnati 6 Boston over New York 6 to 4 Pittsburgh 8 St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 5
Readable lines show matchups among teams New York Boston Hadley Louis and Chicago Auker Diet Cleveland Tamuliseva Whitehill. The fragment lists multiple cross city games with no results or dates.
A cited matchup features Gheffner and Hubbell in the Boston at New York game with players from Brooklyn at Philadelphia and other listed pairs. The text outlines several pairings including Cincinnati and St Louis with passer details.
The list spotlights West and East leaders with notable players such as McCarthy of the Giants and Winsett of the Dodgers. OQusteridge of the Cardinals and Cardinale of the Reds appear among emerging teens.
In New Haven Natie Mann 193 pounds stopped Mans Haver lick 184 from Austria. In Oakland Phil Brubaker 201 pounds outpointed Dom ingo Valin 190 from Maynard with a ten round decision.
Joe DiMaggio agreed to sign with the New York Yankees for $25,000 after holding out for higher pay since January 21. Manager McCarthy and owner Ruppert welcomed his decision as DiMaggio prepared to join the club in New York for 1939 spring training.
Jane Alliene Hoover captured the Piedmont Women's Golf Association initial semi month tournament at Sedgefield Country Club with a net 80 to edge Shelly B. Caveness of Greensboro for first prize. Hoover led the A division while Frank Brooke and Elbert Lewis were runners up in their divisions. a nine hole blind bogey title went to Mrs. Charles Bennett and a putting contest honors went to Mrs. Bernard Coné.
Crack trapshooters with national reputations gathered as the 29th annual blue ribbon North and South meet opens at High Point Skeet Club tomorrow with North Carolina championships to be decided. Local stars Je W. E. Gladetone and J. L. Morehead hold doubles titles and notable entrants from across the country will compete in amateur and professional events.
High Point High School lost a 12 to 10 decision to Gastonia High Tuesday after a 10 to 1 start by Gastonia. Hussey and Huckas homered for High Point as South High rallied late. key hits came from Lehman, Hayworth, and Mason with notable baserunning and defensive plays.
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