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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
8
A. Coke Cecil, druggist magician and real estate operator, reports a new mail delivery item tied to the hot weather. The note underscores Cecil’s varied ventures and public persona in the local scene.
A crowded travel note from Coke Cecil describes stops near Ra Pol and the Black Hills. Highlights include Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, Needles Drive, Boothill Cemetery, Adams Memorial, the Gold Discovery Days pageant in Deadwood, and Sylvan Lake. He mentions plans to visit caves, Hot Springs, and Yellowstone Park.
Henry Armstrong defeats Louw Ambers in a brutal Madison Square Garden battle to unify titles after a 15 round classic. Ambers delivers a late rally but Armstrong scores two knockdowns and earns a decisive decision amid crowd protests and high receipts.
New York report highlights Ambers versus Armstrong with contention on judges and boos after the bout. Mike Jacobs might headline a Garden rematch if offered, while Dodgers draw big home audience. Rex Enright era at South Carolina boosts hopes for a standout football year.
Jack Dempsey credits Billy Miske with his toughest bout though he notes Firpo nearly ruined him. The piece mentions a Minnesota resort showing Friday movies of Minnesota football games with Bernie Bierman.
The note recalls Johnny Vander Meer's habit of carrying long red pills to fend off colds and mentions Bitsy Grant collapsing from heat at Rye with his mother urging him to take his “cool liver oil” pills. The item hints at summer heat, health routines, and a timely call to action.
Joe Wadeworth of Durham faces George Lyles Jr of Thomasville in Blowing Rock invitation golf tourney quarter finals. Lyles won 6 to 4 over Norman C. Corden of New York, Wadeworth beat Charlie Cannon 5 to 4. Other pairings include A F Astholt versus A G Spencer and Jack Busby against Dick Gwynn.
The Giant's Causeway in Ireland features about 40 000 polygonal basalt columns forming a striking coastal geology. The unique rock formation stands as a major natural landmark and tourist destination.
The Winston-Salem Winston Team and Enterprise clash this afternoon at 5 30 at the high school field to decide the district softball tournament championship. Enterprise won 4 3 in seven innings behind Dudley solid defense and a decisive seventh inning.
Arthur Avent of Jacksonville the medalist, seven under par 137, advances to the Asheville country club invitation quarterfinals pairing with Charles Montooth of Orlando. Merideth and Jones battles highlighted the day while other matchups include Westall and Wheeler among Asheville and southern entrants.
Mrs Dc Oliver Iselin announces a temporary retirement from racing and will sell her entire stable at public auction except for Starbo which will be sold privately. Starbo remains the standout star of her string.
Virginia Liverman seed two was withdrawn by illness after advancing to the semifinals. Betty Warner moves toward a semifinal clash as Mel Warner awaits the Watkine Brewer winner. Dorothy Gueth meets Patricia Hall in a quarterfinal. Arthur Utley and Arch Schoch win to reach semis with Koonce and Buck Setzer ousted.
Promoter J. D. Allen Jr. moves ahead with a Friday show featuring the Masked Marvel versus Chin Lee in the main event. Ernie Dugan battles Jimmy Logas, while Chin Lee aims to topple the Marvel after last week’s tense clash. Semi final pairs Eddie Malone versus Jimmy Logas, and Lon Chaney versus Dick Gammons in Komomo Indiana.
Buster Moffitt and Jimmy Crichton beat Andy Merrilees Emerywood pro and Jack Garrett in a Blair Park exhibition. The duo led 4 up with 3 to play after a round marked by Moffitt eagle on seven and Garrett eagle on two.
Bill Dietrich of the White Sox is reported to hold a major league record for hotel lobby sitting with a time of 19 hours 56 minutes.
Defending champions fall 7 to 4 as Mt. Pleasant Texas advances to face the next opponent. The game features two base hits by Bradford and Burdette and a key double play sequence.
Tulane University football schedule hints at a bowl season with Alabama Rose Bowl Rice and Auburn appearances. The text lists teams connected to last year’s bowls and suggests a continuing bowl trend in New Orleans.
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