Invitation boxing boost fuels regional showdown and local sports notes
Spring brings boxing prospects led by Brooks Reitzel as Ed Tipton Joe Golombeck and Roy Hampton accept invitations to compete. High Point Skeet and Gun club hosts shooters winding down after three days. Local college baseball chatter notes State Wake Forest and Duke matchups while a Pennant race update threads through Pirates Tigers and national leagues.
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Dean
St. Louis
Brooks Reitzel
Ed Tipton
Joe Golombeck
Roy Hampton
High Point
Pittsburgh Pirates
American
Tiger
Unch Town
Tommies
Bill Terry
Hal Schumacher
Brooklyns
Feller
Tigers
Devanter
Iowa
Landis
Worth Shaw
Asheboro
Clint Hendrix
Kernersville
Clint
Clyde
Worth
Jack Nichols
Mt. Airy
Edgar Hartley
Johnny Newman
Catawba College
Charlotte
Raleigh
Collegian
High Point College
Bill Phillips
Parker Waynick
Parker
Tom Gold, Jr
State
Duke
Bob Wicker
Sanford
Wake Forest
Golombeck and Hampton Enter Weekend Boxing Meet
The Armory hosts a two day boxing tournament with Tipton, a two year A A A middleweight light heavyweight champion, and Roy Hampton among entrants. Other fighters include a 47 pounder, Gaffney tiger, Pelzer, Joe Olombeck, Richard Hadwick, and J C Watm from Albemarle as crowds expected to fill the Armory on English Street.
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Armoriday
Tipton
Carolinas
Brooks Reitzel
Joe Olombeck
Eton College
Carroll Conrad
Io Greensboro
Richard Hadwick
J. C. Watm
Alebmarle
English Street
Breadon Says Cardinals Still Gas House Gang Ready to Win Pennant
Chicago April 25 The Cardinals chief Breadon declares the Gas House Gang still formidable and capable of winning the National League pennant despite missing Dizzy and Paul Dean. He cites new talent Lanier Macon McGee and Curt Davis to bolster the rotation and notes Len Warneke Arrell Davis Johnson Welland as a potential strong mound staff while Enos Slaughter and Joe Medwick back in action spark new optimism.
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Chicago
Deans
St Urs Cardinals
M Breadon
Cardinals
Eadon
Dizzy Dean
Chigo
Paul Dean
Curatly
Houston
Texas
Breadon
Cubs
New York Ants
Madon
Max Lanier
Macon
Bill McGee
Columbus
Black
Curt Davis
Zey'a Cale
Len Warneke
Ray Arrell
Davis
Si Johnson
B Welland
Enos Slaughter
Hose
St. Louis
Joe Medwick
Louis Id
Hemsley Returns Amid Fine and Suspension
Ollie Hemsley is back with the Cleveland Indians after a suspension and a $250 fine for misconduct. He played against Detroit, as Cleveland moved into first place in the American League, while manager Oscar Vitt suspended him for a week of spring training.
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Cleveland
Rollie
Hemsley
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Oscar
Wisconsin varsity ring team tied by freshmen in all university tourney
The Madison report states Wisconsin varsity ring team remained undefeated in inter collegiate play last season but was tied 4-4 by the freshman squad in the All University tournament.
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Fresh Really
Madison
Wis
Diversity of Wisconsin
Adger
Ederson Slausts Dand Cardinals 5-0 in Giants win
Hal Schumacher pitched a one hit shutout guiding the Giants past the Dodgers as the new ball shows grip advantages. Mel Ott homered to back the effort while Rosy Rosen’s first hit provided the lone offense. Dizzy Dean blanked St Louis 6-0 for Chicago.
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Gayle Talbot
Peece
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Schumacher
Ebbets Field
Rosy Rosen
van Mungo
Mel Ott
Danny MacFayden
Boston Bees
Phillies
Digzy Dean
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Cissy
Cubs
Max Macon
Cub
Diz
Jim Tobin
Pirates
Dayton Players Burned in Auto Wreck Near Reidsville
Don Borland a 24 year old Dayton, C baseball player in the Middle Atlantic league is in critical condition from burns after a car crash near Reidsville. Eddie Malatla 20 of Cairo, AL also burned badly. Walter Maslowsky suffers a minor injury and is discharged. The team was en route to Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Reidsville
Don Borland
Dayton, C
Borland
Eddie Malatla
Cairo
Walter Maslowsky
Lynchburg
Cleveland Tops Tigers as Feller Dominates Early Season
Cleveland surged to the AL lead with a 9 to 4 win over Detroit, aided by Bob Feller’s one hit shutout through eight innings. Peaches Davis was edged by head of the procession 2 to 1, and the Yankees rallied past Washington 4 to 3 with bases loaded in the eighth. St. Louis Brown nosed Chicago 4 to 3 as Philadelphia beat Boston 10 to 4 behind four rookies.
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Peaches Davis
Cincinnati
Davis Getx
Cleveland
Detroit
Bob Feller
Tigers
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Washington
Benatoy
Louis Browne
Chicago
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Lead Shooters Finish 3 Day Skeet Trap Meet Highlights
James Stinson of Bradford Pa led North and South trapshoot with 358 400 in the event while P G Proctor from Greensboro NC topped the North Carolina contest with 325 350. C J Calloway Winston Salem won the North Carolina handicap and J R Groves Jr Baltimore won the Tri City Open skeet. North Carolina Trapshooters Association chose officers for 1938 39 and moved the state championship back to North Carolina.
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James Stinson
Bradford
P. G. Proctor
North Carolina
B. Arey
Salisbury
Eegieiaenana
Stinson
North
South
Procter
C. H. Calloway
Winston-Salem
J. R. Groves, Jr
Baltimore
North Carolina Trapshooters Association
W.B. Thomas
High Point
J. C. Parker
T. G. Proctor
Greensboro
Loc Chakales
Wade
L. I. Bikin
N. C
James
Radford
Arey
W. B
Proctor
P. G
Calloway
C. J
Lassie
W. T. Jr
Charlotte
Groves
Huffman
G. A
Burlington
Brown, H. E
Kame
Crocker
C. C
Raleigh
Rice
Joe
Punn
N. A
Weeks
J. N
Thomas
Richardson
Chatham, T
Williams, R
Laslie
L. I
Elkin
Protter
J. G
Parker
J. C
Stinson, James
Brown
H. B. Kame
Puteaman
J. L
Lincolnton
H. G
Sox
J. A
Thomas, W. B
Putman, James
Britt
Roanoke
Simon, Bilis
Kinston
Menter
J. Burlington
Strickler, C
Sages, G
Kington
Weens
Idol
Ray
T. B
Nelson
Vandresser
W. M
Bealoo Lderton
Yow
Dave
Dunn
Brennan, B
Sartin
Miss Miley Cleared To Play In Southern Meet
Memphis Tenn April 25 Miss Marion Miley Lexington Kentucky one of the souths ranking woman golfers has been ruled eligible to play in the Southern tournament at Birmingham on May 9. Mrs D C Gant president of the Southern Womens Golf association said reports of ineligibility due to residence were a misunderstanding. Her legal residence remains Lexington.
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Memphis
Tenn
Marion Miley
Lexington
Birmingham
D. C. Gant
Southern Women's Golf Association
Miley
Cincinnati
Real Iron Man shatters records in Princeton meet
Philadelphia April 26. Ted Meredith, renowned Pennsylvania track star, wins the 100 yard dash 440 yard and 880 yard events in a single afternoon during a meet against Princeton, a feat achieved twenty five years earlier.
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Philadelphia
Ted Meredith
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Bradford marksman tops North and South trapshoot
Bradford Pa shooter Jimmy Stinson finished as high overall gun after three days of competition at the High Point Skeet and Trap club ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Stinson
Bradford
Sports Roundup From New York Brightens With Baseball Talent
Pinch New York reports a lively sports roundup highlighting Mickey Cochrane's Tigers near last place and scouts evaluating Rosy Waugh and Bud Matheny at William and Mary. It notes rookies impress in the National League, mentions players like Johnny Rizzo and Enos Slaughter, and references historical figures and college linkages in a brisk, era-typical briefing.
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Pinch
New York
Mickey Cochrane
Tigers
Yankee
Rosy Waugh
Bud Matheny
William and Mary College
Waugh
Bud
Cobb
Darwin
Jacksonville
Hollywood
Lou Ambers
Jimmy Garrison
Yankees May Sit DiMaggio Till May 8 Home Return
Rumors say the Yankees may hold Joe DiMaggio out until their first Sunday home game on May 8 versus the White Sox. Talks circulate about Hal Trosky pulling hits to left field and potential moves involving Tuck Stainback and Clyde Shoun in the Celts Dig Dean deal possibly reaching Columbus. The Fresno State football scene is also noted.
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Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
White Sox
Hal Trosky
Tuck Stainback
Clyde Shoun
Celts
Dean Deal
Columbus
Lexus
Fresno
Calif
High Point High Meets Greensboro on Local Diamond
High Point High and Greensboro clash in a Western conference baseball game tomorrow afternoon at 8 30 on the high school field. Hucks or Overcash will likely pitch for the locals.
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High Point High
Greensboro
High Point High School
Dunkelberger Wins Tourney at Sedgefield Country Club
Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point former North and South amateur champion won the open spring golf tournament for members at Sedgefield with a 70 aggregate after a 36 and 34 back. Robert Lowery of Shamokin PA and Pinehurst claimed the Mid Southern Seniors title with 150, one stroke ahead of Robert E. Harlow. Walser of High Point had the low net 36 holes at 140 while Dr. R B Lawson of Chapel Hill won the A division with 165 and J S Welborn of High Point had low net in A at 166.
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Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
Sedgefield Country Club
High Pointer
Robert Lowery
Shamokin
Pinehurst
Robert E. Harlow
Walser
R. B. Lawson
Chapel Hill
Mid-Southern Seniors’ Association
J. S. Welborn
Major Leagues Results From Yesterday
Scores across the leagues show the American League games New York 4 Washington 3, Philadelphia 10 Boston 4, Cleveland 9 Detroit 4, Chicago 3 St Louis 4. National League Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 1 New York 1 Brooklyn 0 Boston 3 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 0 St. Louis 0. Piedmont League Martinsville 11 Bassett 6 Reidsville 8 South Boston 6.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Martinsville
Bassett
Reidsville
South Boston
Pet
Einnati
Today’s Baseball Matchups Across The League
GAMES TODAY features New York at Philadelphia with Sandra or Hadley facing Ross. Detroit visits St Louis pitting Kennedy against Cole. Cleveland plays Chicago Whitehill versus Cain. Boston travels to Washington with Bagby facing Leonard.
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New York
Philadelphia
Sandra
Hadley
Ross
Detroit
St. Louis
Kennedy
Cole
Cleveland
Chicago
Whitehill
Cain
Boston
Washington
Bagby
Leonard
National League matchups with pitchers listed
Brooklyn plays Boston Piteimmons against Turner while Philadelphia faces New York Passeau Hubbell or Lohrman. Chicago meets Pittsburgh Bryant and ate. Souls renews on ve Derringer 1 0.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Piteimmons
Turner
Philadelphia
New York
Passeau
Hubbell
Lohrman
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Bryant
Ve. Ate
Souls
Cocpaee
Ve. Derringer
Buckeye Blunders Club Formed By Ohio State Students
In Columbus on April 25 students formed the Behind-The-Right-Ball club at Ohio State. Football co captain Mike Kabealo was highlighted after a notable fumble in Buckeye territory.
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Buckeye
Columbus
Ohio State
Mike Kabealo
Southern Conference coaches eye rising players this fall
Shad Bryant of Clemson runs 10.2 seconds in spring track workouts while rated a solid country ball carrier. Mary Ferrell, brother of the Senators' brothers, plays for Trenton in the Eastern league this summer, likely ending with the Nationals.
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Ries
Shad Bryant
Clemson
Mary Ferrell
Senators
Trenton
Nats
Davidson Goes Into Action in Big Five Baseball Scramble
Davidson faces N C State in the opening of a four day set with top league foes Duke Wake Forest and North Carolina in the Big Five. The Wildcats chase improved standings after recent wins over State and Wake Forest while Duke and UNC contend for top league position.
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Charlotte
Davidson
Wildcats
N. C. State
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Duke
Wake Forest
Buan Hearn
Skidd
John Caddell
Baptist
Virginia
Chapel Hill
Thomasville Ready for Second Annual Baseball Race Opener
Governor Clyde Hoey will throw the first ball as Thomasville opens the North Carolina State League race against Lexington at Finch Field. Manager Jimmy Maus leads a high scoring squad with Vane Stringfield hitting .428, Roy Pinkston and Lefty Young close behind. Paige Dennis is expected to start with Parker in relief as the season begins.
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Thomasville
Clyde Reed Hoey
Lexington
Finchtown
Finch Field
Jimmy Mays
Butte
Thomasvillians
Jimmy Maus
Philadelphia Phillies
David
Elmira
Dayton
McCrary Eagles
Vane Stringfield
Thomasville Hiet
Roy Pinkston
Lefty Young
Jack Rabbit
Mauve
Paige Dennis
Parker
North Carolina High School Golf Tourney Set for Tuesday
The NC high school Athletic Association hosts its annual golf tournament in Chapel Hills tomorrow. Two time champion Henry Styres of Lexington defends his title as High Point seeks to repeat as team champion with entries from Lexington Greensboro Winston-Salem Mebane Concord Burlington and Henderson.
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Chapel Hills
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Henry Styres
Lexington
High Point
Lexingtor
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Mebane
Concord
Burlington
Henderson
International League scores and upcoming events alignments
Newark defeats Toronto 3 to 2, Buffaloe bests Jersey City 7 to 2, Montreal 5 Baltimore 4, Rochester 7 Syracuse 4. The net tourney opens Thursday at Chapel Hill and runs through Saturday. The Big Five golf meet is set for Friday and Saturday at Sedgefield Country Club.
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Newark
Toronto
Buffaloe
Jersey City
Montreal
Baltimore
Rochester
Syracuse
Chapel Hill
Sedgefield Country Club
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