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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1938

Page

3

Teas Colorful Horse Show Closes Tonishit Earl Phillips Scores Twice

SEDGEFIELD Aug 27 Special The colorful Sedge field Horse Show ends tonight at 8 featuring 250 stakes events with twelve divisions. Earl N Phillips rode Spanish King to a Hunters win and placed second in local jumping as R C Lucas and Nathan Ayers lead first day scoring. Rain interrupted last night’s program but finish and summaries from yesterday list multiple winners across classes.

Sedgefield Earl N. Phillips High Point Howord Rain Interfperes R. C. Lucas Greensboro Bald Stockings Nathan M. Ayers Park Jimmy Logas Ernie Dugan Eddie Malone Dublin Ireland al Perry Texas Red Roberts Roberts Perry Malone Logan Dugan Logas Lon Chaney

Roundup of boxing bets baseball talk and promotions in city sports

AP Roundup notes Mike Jacobs facing hostility from Detroit and Chicago promoters. Mentions imminent American League managerial changes within two weeks of season end, rumors about Helen Wills Moody, Red Webster critique, and various boxing figures. References to Al Schacht, Vic, Cocoa Kid, and Braddock’s Inn contact details.

New York Mike Jacobs Detroit Chicago Helen Wills Moody Red Webster Dallas Dispatch-Journal Dallas Steers Beaumont Steve Basil Petey Sarron al Schacht Worcester Mass

Bees Rally on Fifteen Hits in Boston News

A compiled note records that the Bees achieve fifteen hits, making it newsworthy. It also mentions Himberlin winning for San Antonio and a rabbit incident at the game, with playful sports anecdotes and local league notes.

Boston Bees Himberlin San Antonio Tommy Farr Joe Gould Maurice Strick Gould Farr

North Carolina tennis tournament reaches semi finals

In Greensboro on August 27 Teddy Burros of Charlotte faces Hubert of High Point in the men singles semi finals. Ralph Houck and Abels of Greensboro battle to meet Jackson of Monroe in the other semi final. Junior singles see Melville Jordan Hill and Meyer Hendrix Winston-Salem win to the final.

Reensboro North Carolina Teddy Bur Charlotte Hubert High Point Ralph Houck Abels Greensboro Jackson Monroe Melville Jordan Hill Meyer Hendrix nston-Salem Iwell Reay Byron Abelsreensboro Barrier W. N. Dizon, Jr on-Salem Morrison

Horseshoe Championship Series Resumes After 6 1 Win

Innington edged Point 6 1 to even the horseshoe championship series. Beck of Lex led with 71 ringers in two games. The decisive third game is set for Friday night in Win Salem with several summarized results from Friday: Thomas (HP) fell to Rumsey 2 0, user (HF) defeated Higgins, HP defeated Beck Lex 2 0, Warren HP lost to Essex 2 0, Y HP beat Morriss, Ver HP lost to Everhart, ge HP fell to Sperrier 2 1.

Ington Counta Beck Lex Salem Omas Rumsey User Higgins Arren Essex Morriss Ver Everhart Sperrier

Aussies Set For Davis Cup Dress Rehearsal At Brookline

Australia’s Adrian Quist and John Bromwich aim for a fourth straight win over Don Budge and Gene Mako in the National doubles final at Longwood Brookline Aug 27. They meet Budge and Mako after defeating Hopman and Schwartz 7 5 4 6 3 6 3 6 3 and will face teams for the Davis Cup next week in Philadelphia.

Brookline Mass Adrian Quist John Jack Bromwich Australia Don Budge Gene Mako Longwood Philadelphia Gerald Patterson John B. Hawkes Quist Europe United States Budge Mako Harry Hopman Leonard Schwartz Wilmer Allison Johnny van Ryn Alice Marble Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Mme Rene Mathieu France Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Poland Nancy Wynne Thelma Coyne

Lutherans Even Championship Series With 3-0 Win

The Lutherans beat Welch Memorial 3-0 to tie the best of three series. McDowell spun a complete game as Jay Newby hit a sixth inning homer with one on. Morehead Aycock and Newby led the offense as Welch committed two errors. The deciding game is set for next Wednesday at the high school field.

McDowell Welch Memorial Jay Newby Morehead Aycock Fitzgerald Brown J. Newby Boggs Welch Lutherans Bogge

Detroit Boxer Dave Clark Outpoints Mascera in Detroit Bout

Detroit light heavyweight Dave Clark, at 173 pounds, beat Charlie Mascera from Pittsburgh on points. In San Francisco, Lou Salica stopped Joe Roche after eight rounds. Rudy from New Haven outpointed Billy Deeg in San Antonio over ten rounds.

Associated Press Detroit Dave Clark Charlie Mascera Pittsburgh San Francisco Lou Salica Brooklyn Joe Roche Mrchester Rudy New Haven Conn Billy Deeg San Antonio

Stewart and Frazier to contest city junior men net title

George Stewart and William Frazier meet tomorrow afternoon at the country club to decide the city junior men tennis championship. Stewart reached the final by defeating David Conrad with a three-service margin yesterday as the city tournament moves toward its final title decisions by Hubert Boerker and Mrs. Billie Hall for the crowds.

George Stewart William Frazier At & O'Clock Hubert Boerker Billie Hall Stewart Et Alan David Conrad

Ponte Vedra Leads Mid Atlantic Meet at Williamette Pool

Ponte Vedra Fila swims to a commanding lead on opening day of the Mid Atlantic meet in Charlotte with 71 points. Tarboro trails with 61, followed by Goldsboro 48 Athens 39 Charlotte 32 Orlando 29 Knoxville 21 Kinston 12 High Point 7 St Petersburg 7. Diving set for today with Bud Clampit and Virell Dignan favored.

Charlotte Ponte Vedra Fila Williamette Pool Florida Tarboro N. C Goldsboro Athens Orlando Fla

Local Horse Show Honors Five-Trait and Gaited Classes

Miss Jane Wharton led riders in Guilford County Five-traited with top honors for Free Silver owned by Ayers and Nathan Ayers. Other winners include Sweet Heart owned by Dr Norman Harden and Highland Crockett. Sedgefield Hunters crowned Spanish King, Lady Gray, and Royal Rawson in a varied lineup of classes.

Miss Jane Campbell Edna May McDonald Maplecrest Farm C. T. Fowler Peavine Bonnie Lassie Ella Wee Owl's Roost Stables Lotta Airs Jimmie Robertson BR. H. Frazier Goode Watkins American Liberty Porter Steadman Julius Johnson Fairy Story W. G. Story Maddox Whitler Sweet Romance Tuxedo Hunt Club E. G. Gilmore Richard Wharton Mr. Heath W. M. S. Stables Private Gordon Dutchess Joe Showfety George Bryson, Jr Open Jane Miss Mary Baker Lady Mary Miss Mary Sutherland Mountain Moonshine J. Lawson Dick Mias Eblaine Hendrix Bonnie Lassis Misa Jane Campbell T Case, Jr Pulpwood J. L R C. Lucas Clair Connor Ray Moore Anne Fischer Free River Mra N. M. Ayers Nathan M. Ayers C. C. Connor Mra. C. C. Connor Nathan Ayers C. A. Hendrix C. A Hendrix T. B. Sikes Edgar Sikes, Jr Mary Anna Cliff Strater Braden Hardin June Carol A. Blumenthal Love Girl Paul Jones Mise Ann Baker Lady Luck Jane Wharton Guilford County Norman Harden G. C.welker Highland Crockett S. Welker H. &. Welker Mery Southerland Clarence Earl Anderson Eloise Nendrix Sedgefield Earl N. Phillips Lady Gray Frank Curran Truman Welling Royal Rawson T. V. Rochelle North Carolina R. C. Lucas R. C. Lazler Omaha Myers Wright Dictator Lucky Prince R. G. Emery Connie Emery My Bald Stockings R. C. Luccas Joyous Esquire Bertie Kimery Rex Bolton Julius Johnston Little Joe Joe T. B. McGahey Ben McGahey Peavine’s Playboy Bob McGahey

Leach and Cyr Share Final Top in National Public Links

In Cleveland Aug 27 two veteran National Public Links players Al Leach 26 of Cleveland and Louis Cyr of Portland Ore met in a 36 hole final. Leach defeated Bart Taro one up after 36 holes while Cyr edged Eddie Beck one up to claim top billing in the pay as you play circuit’s big event for working men.

Cleveland al Leach Louis Cyr Portland Ore Leach Bart Taro Seattle Wash Cyr Eddie Beck

Tars Add to Lead as Hornets Split

Portsmouth and Charlotte split a doubleheader with the Cubs winning 7-6 in 13 innings and the Hornets taking the nightcap 15-2 A 15 minute cloudburst interrupted play Richmond Colts moved to seventh with an 8-3 win over Durham Norfolk Tarps continued strong pace beating Rocky Mount 6-2 Schamp of the Tars held Durham to nine hits Winston-Salem squad won twice against Asheville 5-3 and 8-5 Norris limited the Tourists to eight hits in the opener then relieved West in the nightcap

Anseaigree Setar Ford Frick Will Harridee Yankees Gehrig & Co Jane Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Phillies Bill Hallahan Lefty al Smith Hallahan Reds Cincinnati Bostons Johnny Lanning Bill Terry Giants Cardinals Pirates Cleveland Indians Joe DiMaggio Willis Hudhin Boston Red Sox White Sox Ted Lyons Jimmy Foxx Detroit Tigers Washington Athletics Browne Brownies Charlotte Portsmouth Hornets Richmond Colts Durham Bulls Leonardo Durham Norfolk Tara Rocky Mount Schamp Priddy Rizzuto Winston-Salem Asheville

Detroit Legion Pitcher Extends Scoreless Streak in 4-0 Win

Detroit American Legion Junior team beat San Diego 4 to 0 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Harold Newhauser pitched three hits allowed and stretched his scoreless innings to 65 as the Little World Series moves toward Spartanburg with the title on the line next Wednesday.

Charlotte Detroit Midh American Legion San Diego Cal Spartanburg Detroiters Harold Newhauser Californians

Myers Park Meet Sees Second Round Matchups

In Charlotte the Myers Park Country Club invitational golf tournament enters the second round. Ay Bob Crosland of Charlotte, medalist, faces George Sharpe of Columbia. Crosland won 6 and 5 over Hub Covington. Sharpe beat Henry Styers 4 and 3. Other first round results include Avent over Garrett 6 and 5 and Dowtin 1 up over Hennies.

Charlotte Bob Crosland George Sharpe Columbia Myers Park Country Club Crosland Hub Covington Red Springs N. C Sharpe Henry Styers Lexington Arthur Avent Jacksonville Fla Bayard Storm al Dowtin Wake Forest College Leslie Taylor Rutherfordton Jeff Owens Hickory Sut Alexander Avent Jack Garrett High Point Storm Ed Schreiber Dowtin Preston Hennies Taylor Marshall Ballentine Greenville

Wrestling Last Night in Newark and North Bergen

Bonito Leone of Italy pinned Dutch Schultz of Germany in 22:48 in Newark. Bobby Managoff of Chicago won by disqualification over Ribber McCoy of Boston in North Bergen at 11:07.

Associated Press Newark Bonito Leone Italy Dutch Schultz Germany North Bergen Bobby Managoff Chicago Ribber McCoy Boston

Illness Delays City Golf Title Match

The match between Bill Snow and Kuster Moffitt at Blair Park, formerly set for tomorrow, has been postponed due to illness. Professional Jimmy Crichton announced today that a new date will be announced later.

Bill Snow Kuster Moffitt Ah Blair Park Scheda Jimmy Crichton Mot

Thomasville Defeats Newton-Conover In 11-6 Baseball Affair

In a high scoring game Newton Conover managed three runs while Thomasville exploded for 11. Harris ton and Mueller led the offense with multiple hits and home runs. Teague took the loss after allowing 7 1 3 innings with 17 strikeouts combined.

Harrington Newton-Con Thomasville Rune Canty Mueller Sheely Dennis Pinkston Maus Bolick Little Arnette Connor

Old Man Paige Dennis Dominates As Tommies Triumph 11-0

Thomasville wins 11-0 at Finch Field in Appreciation Night as Dennis earns his 19th straight victory and 11th shutout. He allows three hits, walks none, and hits a home run with two on in the sixth. Sheely drives in four runs with two doubles. Conner and Mueller add three hits apiece.

Thomasville Finch Field Thomasville Nine John Carter Paige Dennis Newton-Conovier Dennis Tomrmries Jane Sheely Conner Mueller

Results yesterday in the American League and rivals

Baseball results show Philadelphia 11 over 4, St Louis 6 over 4, Chicago 12 over 8, Boston 2 over 9, New York 15 over 5, Cleveland 6 over 8, Detroit 9 over Washington, Chicago 7. In the National League Brooklyn 3 over St Louis 7, New York 6 over 3.

Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Washington

Piedmont League Pairings Schedule Across Cities

Portamouth at Cheriotts and Rocky Mount at Norfolk lead a Piedmont League slate with Durham facing Richmond and Winston-Salem meeting Asheville in regional fixtures.

Piedmont League Portamouth Cheriotts Rocky Mount Norfolk Durham Richmond Winston-Salem Asheville

Baseball Lineups and Pitchers for Games on Schedule

Cleveland at New York Milnar to pitch against Humphries as Pearson and Hadley appear for New York St. Louis faces Philadelphia Vallatte and Mills with Caster and Potter on the mound Chicago plays Boston with Lee against Gabler Ostermueller and Merry Detroit meets Washington Lawson and Leonard listed as pitchers for their teams

Cleveland New York Milnar End Humphries Ve. Pearson Hadley St. Louis Philadelphia Vallatte Mills Ve. Caster Potter Chicago Boston Lee End Gabler Ve. Ostermueller Merry Detroit Washington Lawson Ve. Leonard

New York at St Louie lobrmen clash in early season contests

Recap of several NBA style matchups includes New York at St Louis with 8-2 lobrmen facing McGee 5-10, Boston at Cincinnati featuring Fette 8-0 and Behcott 4-4, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Mollingsworth 6-12 versus Paerseau 8-13, Brendt 4-2 and Bruckiyo, and Chiccage Pitesimmon 0-0 meeting We. Mout 4-4.

New York St Louie -Lobrmen Ve. McGee Boston Cincinnati Fette Ve. Behcott Philadelphia Pittsburgh Mollingsworth Ot Paerseau Ve Brendt Bruckiyo Et Chiccage- Pitesimmon We. Mout

N C State League High School Football Pairings

Thomasville visits Newton Conover and Lexington faces Gastonia while Landis plays Couleemer Mooresville competes with Salisbury in opening schedule matchups.

Baseball Scores From The Major Leagues

Newark defeats Jersey City 5 to 4 and Syracuse improves to 5-5 while Baltimore 4-4 and Rochester 7 lead the standings. Montreal 7 and Toronto remain tied with Montreal facing Toronto. Toledo 7 and Milwaukee 6 push in the American Association as Kansas City 8-1 and Columbus 6-4 stay near the top. Louisville 6-0 and St Paul 5-3 highlight the circuit. Indianapolis 12-4 and Minneapolis 5-4 round out the day’s results.

Associated Press Newark Jersey City Syracuse Baltimore Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto American Association Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis

Southern Association Scores Snapshot

Memphis edged Atlanta 5 to 4 and Nashville defeated Birmingham 6 to 1 while New Orleans lost 4 to 8. Knoxville beat Little Rock 8 to 5 in a 3 to 3 draw with Chattanooga.

Southern Association Memphis Atlanta Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Knoxville Little Rock Chattanooga

Fastern and Sally League scores across several games

Elmira lost 1 to 2 at Albany while Hartford won 6 to 8 and Hazleton won 5 to 2. Williamsport fell to Trenton 2 to 1, Wilkes-Barre won by default. Macon crushed Jacksonville 17 to 0. Savannah beat Columbus 6 to 2 as Columbia edged Spartanburg 2 to 4. Greenville defeated Augusta 7 to 3. In North Carolina State League Comeeim and Landis shutout, Thomasville topped Newton-Conover 11 to 6, Lexington beat Gastonia 11 to 5, Mooreaville won 8 to 7 over Salisbury.

Elmira Albany Hartford Hazleton Williamsport Binghamton Trenton Wilkes-Barre Macon Jacksonville Savannah Columbus Columbia Spartanburg Greenville Augusta N. C Cooeemee Landis Thomasville Newton-Conover Lexington Gastonia Mooreaville Salisbury

Dempsey Says Hoetak Hits Harder Than All But Louis

New York reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey praises Al Hoetak as a hard punching middleweight, saying only Joe Louis hits harder. He warns Hoetak will face tough tests in the ring and notes the rising rival’s strength.

New York Jack Dempsey al Hoetak Joe Louis

Fifty Mile Motorcycle Race Planned Tomorrow

The Charlotte Motorcycle Club sponsors a 60 mile race starting tomorrow at 2 30 p m on the track near Hasty High School. The event offers a trophy and cash to the winner and expects top riders from the South. A 10 mile class for wider motorcycles will follow the main event.

Hasty High School Charlotte Motorcycle Club

Grasshopper lays 25 to 125 eggs at a time

A female grasshopper deposits between 25 and 125 eggs in a single laying. The fact notes the typical clutch size without broader ecological context.

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