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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1940

Page

10

Opening Night Mayodan Feud Delays Cuban Baseball Catcher

Ramon Cueto a Cuban citizen was bought by Lexington Indians from Mayodan and expected to join opening night. The delay led to legal threats and a scramble to replace him with Pete Siciliano as manager Jimmy Mays received flowers in a wary ceremony.

Thomasville Ramon Cueto Cuba Lexington Indians Joe McCrary Reese Harris Cueto Harris Lexington A. C. Fite Lexington Pronto Pete Siciliano Jimmy Mays Jimmy Prexy Gilliam Ray Lindsey Tommies

Trackmen Run Today In Penn Drake Relays

Des Moines Iowa April 26 The Drake Relays field is described as the best in 31 years with about 2500 entrants. Weather concerns include yesterday’s pools on runways and possible rain today and tomorrow as Franklin Johnson starts his Stanford coaching era.

Penn Drake Des Moines Apri Franklin Johnson Jjhnson Stanford University

Fights Last Night Upset Results Cold Summary

Steve Dudas of New York outpointed Dan Merritt of Cleveland in Cleveland. Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York outpointed Norment Quarles in Charleston West Virginia.

Cleveland Steve Dudas New York Dan Merritt Charleston W. Va Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Norment Quarles

Sheep herd and boxing notes intertwined in clipping

A fragmented item mentions Ken Overlin from Decatur Illinois knocking out Steve Wilkerson in Memphis Tennessee and notes a large Australian sheep population. The text is partial and includes stray city and ring references with no clear article focus.

Richmond Memphis Tenn Ken Overlin Decatur Ill Steve Wilkerson

Thomasville Tommies blank Lexington in opener at Finch Field

In Thomasville’s North State League opener at Finch Field the Tommies defeated Lexington 8 to 1 behind Ray Lindsay who fanned 12 while allowing five hits. Bohannon Easley Leary and Thrift led the offense with six of eight team hits and multiple RBIs.

Furman Bisher Enterprise Thomasville Santa Claus Jimmy Mays Stocking Finch Field Lexington Saint Nick Reece Harris Toms Tommies al Laceman Bohannon Leary Easley Tommie Bob Lamothe Johnny Thrift Lamothe Johnny Roosevelt High Washington Rock of Gibraltar Ray Lindsay Tennessee Curve Ray Gardner Degowski Ramon Cuoto Lindsay Drye Lujack Easely Kirby Walter Kirby Charley Greenockle Tribe Norman Shope Boots Miller Holt-Moffit Field Greenockle, P Ees Thomasville Rhpoa Ty Pawesannes Bohannon, If RMA Ccaveccenseer Gacemnas Ermocre BO i Jiecanthus Os Vcesancacate Thrift Whitaker Greenockle Ingram Suggs

College Baseball and Other Results From Recent Meet

North Carolina beat Virginia 6 to 3. Western Carolina Teachers defeated Catawba 7 to 6. William and Mary and Wake Forest posted 4 and 3 respectively. Western Carolina Teachers won 7 2 over Catawba 6 9 in golf. Clemson and NC State tied Penn and Duke 2 to 1.

North Carolina Virginia Western Carolina Teachers Catawba William and Mary Wake Forest GOLF

Triangle Trips Adams-Millis in Industrial League comeback

Triangle edged Adams-Millis 3 2 in a six inning finish as Morehead led with two singles and Fowler limited AM to six hits. Perry left early after Triangle offense sparked a three run sixth inning in yesterday's college diamond game.

Triangle Adams- Millis Perry Cooper A.M Fowler Adams-Millis Morehead Triangles A-M Abrhpoae Cook Lesa Ki Ea Ae Hedrick Pierce Young Sappenfield Newton Edwards Cook Adrhpore Newman Dawson Viet Hayworth Shipwash R. Adams-Millis i L. Cooper Smith E. Cooper

Henry Armstrong Paul Junior Title Bout Looms

Boston April 26. The National Boxing Association may not recognize tonight’s Armstrong versus Junior welterweight title bout as a world championship. Armstrong, about 141 pounds, seeks to extend his three-title reign in a 15 round fight expected to draw New England’s largest boxing crowd since 1930. The 18 000 seat arena faces a strong wagered crowd. Open Monogram Meet opens at Chapel Hill as State High School Monogram Club Conference begins with talks by UNC athletic coaches.

Boston National Boxing Association Henry Armstron- Paul Collede Armstrong Lewiston New England Jimmy Maloney Primo Carera Chapel Hill University of North Carolina

Perry 7 in 6 as Fowler wins tight game

Perry scores seven in the sixth off E Cooper to beat Triangle 7 6. Fowler earns the win while Perry takes the loss. umpires Thomas and Stewart officiate a 1 hour 45 minute affair with Triangle leaving four on base and Adams Millis eight.

Perry E. Cooper Triangle Adams-Millis Fowler Thomas Stewart

Greensboro Sets Tough Ring Card In South Hamilton Arena

Strong Greensboro lineup joins High Point for a two team boxing card at South Hamilton Arena. Ten bouts start at 8 30 with several title hopefuls including Rob Browden vs Leonard Suggs and Kimsey vs Marcus Steelman. Russell Thompson debuts against L C Dennis in light heavyweight as Billy Woodell faces Red Brandon in 126 pounds.

High Point Greensboro Y. M. C. A Hamilton Greensboro Russell Thompson L. C. Dennis Bob Harden Burlington Purcell Kimsey Jack Brown Ray Keever Billy Woodell Red Brandon Robert Brawden Leonard Suggs Sage Oscar Ellington Billy Paul Ellington - Paul Ellington M. C. Kimsey W. Cain R. Keever J. Brown B. Woodell R. Branden O. Ellington B. Paul G. Weldon J. Phillips M. Steelman L. Sugges R. Brawden P. Kimsey B. Harden R. Thompson Hoyt G. Rodden Ben Canipe

Concord Defeats Kannapolis 4 to 2 in Fifth Inning Rally

Concord Weavers erased a scoreless start with a four run fifth inning to beat Kannapolis 4 to 2. White and Taimisano shared catching duties with Berry and Pare behind them as the game ended with Concord scoring in the fifth to seal the victory.

Concord Concord Weavers Towelers RHE Kannapolis White Taimisano Berry Pare

Salisbury Giants win season opener over Cooleemee 5 4

Salisbury defeats Cooleemee 5 to 4 in the opener before about 1,000 at Cooleemee. Scoring by innings shows Salisbury with a late rally while Anske Conway Gallipeau Armstrong Rankin players noted. Also mentions a U S Army NA 50 bomber with twin 1500 hp engines and top speed 295 mph.

Cooleemee Salisbury Giants R.H.E. Salisbury Anske Conway Gallipeau Armstrong Rankin U.S. Army

Purple Flash Set for Return on Card With Bear Event

Promoter Sergeant L C Mc Mahon announced a stacked Monday night wrestling card led by the unmasked Purple Flash Ellis Bashara a Oklahoma All America guard who will face Tom Mahoney in the main event Also billed are Chief Chewichki vs Johnny Marrs and Ginger the 350 pound lady wrestler set to clash with Blackjack Hader in a hard hitting show highlighted by rivals from Charlotte Greensboro and Richmond.

L. C. McMahon Ginger Purple Flash Flash Charlotte Ellis Bashara Oklahoma Tom Mahoney Orlando Chief Chewichki Johnny Marrs Greensboro Chewichki

High Point Fights Belmont Abbey Boxer Duo Tonight

Belmont Abbey student George Welden from High Point returns home to face Greensboro as High Point hosts. Welden meets Billy Phillips in the 185 pound division. Also M C Kimsey at 145 pounds faces Marcus Steelman, aiming to gain edge in rival bout. Kimsey has a 2-1-1 record in four recent matches.

George Welden Belmont Abbey High Point Greensboro Weldon Billy Phillips M. C. Kimsey Marcus Steelman Kimsey Steelman

Galento Derby and Reno Plans Highlight Busy Roundup

Sports Roundup notes Galento potential bids from top managers and a Derby field forecast by Eastern horsemen. It also mentions Sarah Palfrey Fabyan heading to Reno for another divorce bid, Jamaica race fans failing to claim $23 441.95, and golfer Alvin Everett posting solid scores with insurer claims data.

New York Galento Joe Gould Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Tennie Star Massachusetts Reno Jamaica Alvin Everett Rome

Frisch Uses Board Drills as Pirates Rally Tactics

Frankie Frisch directs Pirates in chalkboard drills with phrases like first to third on base hits and stay until signs are clear. Georgetown's Al Blaisz to present a new world’s discus mark at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia today and tomorrow weather permitting.

al Blazis Georgetown Frank Fuller Virginia Frankie Frisch Pirates Bue Georegtown Philly Bill Stern Chicago U Chicago Kentucky

Local News Briefs Highlight Sports and Personal Notes

Joe Jacobs and his fiancée Connie Drake planned a wedding on the eve of a Bur and Eagles clash. The Cardinals reportedly market veteran Lon Warneke for infield help. Bill Kern will showcase his new West Virginia U. squad in a practice game tomorrow. Lloyd McKim of Johannesburg Michigan drove 750 miles to referee high school games last winter and was late only once for ten minutes.

Joe Jacobs Connie Drake Cardinals Lon Warneke Bill Kern West Virginia U Lieoyd M’kim Johannesburg Mich

Predictions on Speakers and Athletes by Baseball Figures

Tris Speaker and Connie Mack project future baseball feats. Bobby Feller may repeat his legendary no hit style, while Eddie Collins is seen as possibly matching his father in talent and impact as a ball player.

Tris Bobby Feller Connie Mack Eddie Collins

Sign of the Zombie publicity misspells Joe Louis name

The publicity unit for Joe Louis upcoming film Sign of the Zombie issues releases spelling it as Joe Lewis. The error highlights a misprint in promotional materials for the project.

Joe Louis Joe “Lewis

Also Mentioned on This Page

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