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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1938
Page
13
Industrial League title playoff heats advance as Tomlinson and Triangle secure early wins in the first round, with Airdale and Arsh bowing out in tight layoff action.
Tomlinson defeats Oakdale 5 to 2 as Marsh slugged out early lead. Newman smacked four safeties for Mets. Hodgin led Oakdale with three hits. White Grissom and others contributed for Marsh while pitching decisions favored Russell for the win over Loftin.
The annual Sedgefield Horse Show on August 26-27 will be sponsored by the Sedgefield Hunt and sanctioned by the American Horse Show Association. About 150 entries from seven states including North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky are expected to compete for over $2,000 in prizes and trophies across four showings. Nathan Ayers of High Point chairs the event with Kk. W. Baker of Greensboro as vice chair and Sidney Allen in charge of entries. Nationally known judges William H. Henderson of Montclair and Jack Carpenter of Greenwood will oversee the classes in saddle, harness, and five gaited divisions.
Emerywood count club hosts the doubles championship beginning at o clock with Dr K B and J D Rogers and Jim Parsons competing for the title. Individual trophies will be awarded to the winners by Hardware.
In Rye New York on August 13 Riggs of Chicago and Joe Hunt of Los Angeles advanced to the final of the stern grass court tennis championship at the Westchester country club.
The article notes the storage cellars of the great Wery at Pilsen in Czechoslovakia extend over five miles and describe the brewery as covering 136 acres.
New York Giants looked sharp for 14 innings but faltered late, ending with an even split versus the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader. Hubbell earned his 13th win in the opener, while the Phillies battled the Giants to a 4-4 . Patrol reports note strong pitching early and late-inning swings, with key hits from Cissell and seeds in the first game and Melton handling relief duties in the nightcap.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the league leading Pittsburgh Pirates 11 to 5 for the second consecutive time. Dizzy Dean took the loss in the full nine innings. he earned his sixth win in relief of the Pirates, while the Cubs piled up 17 hits and scored in all but three innings.
In early times salt cakes circulated as currency in Tibet and Abyssinia, serving as a medium of exchange. Trade relied on portable value, with salt’s utility for food preservation and flavor driving its monetary role.
The McCrary Eagles beat Adam Millie White Sox 2 to 1 in the first game at Lindley Field set, then shout the nightcap 14 to 1 in five innings before calling the second game. Clodfelter led hitters with a 3 for 3 in Game 1 and 3 for 4 in Game 2, while John Griffin went 4 for 4 in the second game as Brooks and Brissey pitched in order. A separate note discusses bird migration direction remaining a science puzzle with theories about earth magnetic force guiding navigation.
A one square mile area of the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 76 feet was pumped through a bromine plant and found to contain minerals and chemicals valued at 73 million dollars.
Salisbury August 18 local promoter Pete di Mizio has NC Boxing Association approval to stage Dewey Kimrey vs Harden for the state welter crown. Kimrey the defending titleholder will defend his chartered claim in the anticipated matchup.
The Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 4 to 1 behind Monte Weaver who held Boston to seven singles. Washington scored three in the first inning on four straight hits and an error by Cronin, with Bonura driving in two runs and Ostermueller charged with the loss.
A study shows the typical American cruiser uses about one week per year sick leave. It highlights impacts on productivity and personal well being.
Glenola team stars led by J. Newton with four hits paced W. W. O. W. to a strong afternoon win. Despite scattered play, Newton drove in three runs as Glenola showed offensive depth yesterday.
Early tavern rules limited guest sleep to five per bed and banned boots in beds. Organ trinders were housed in the wash house, and beer was not allowed in the kitchen.
Amateur boxing returns to High Point on August 23 at the open air High Street arena with a ten fight card. Red Kimsey, Carolina AAU novice champ at 138, faces Ed Pennix of Winston-Salem in a main event, and Billy Pickerell of Lynchburg meets George Weldon of High Point. Other bouts include Jack Nichols vs Bobby Piegler and Johnny Powers vs Joe Slain. Promoted by J D Allen Jr and Jack Smith, sanctioned by the AAU.
The text asserts the Great Rift of Africa as the largest valley, stretching from northern Palestine to Natal over 5,000 miles, and notes autumn as the United States' driest season.
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