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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
2
John Leonard Martin is named outstanding individual achievement in sports for 1931 by American sports writers and editors. The St. Louis Cardinal outfielder receives nationwide votes after a sensational World Series solo flight against the Athletics.
The Associated Press poll names Pepper Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals as the top individual of the year with 68 of 112 expert votes. Francis Ouimet and Ellsworth Vines contended for second, while Lefty Grove, Billie Burke, Helene Madison, Maxson, Albie Booth, Bat Battalino, and others received smaller totals.
North Carolina wild game reports blend sport with concern as quail are scarce across the commonwealth. Pointer Club of America events at Pinehurst crown Norious Roy and Frosty Jack among top winners while Tar Heel entries claim derby success. A dragger brings an American eagle home as coastal birds and forest fires reshape hunting news.
Benny Bass from Philadelphia light weight and Leo Lomski from Aberdeen Washington heavyweight top this week's fifth boxing card. The event is expected to be dull as most boxing venues close for the Christmas holidays.
Harry Cooper captured the Pasadena open title at Brookside with a 281 total over 72 holes, earning $1,000 as he led 180 players by seven strokes. Second went to Witty Cox with 288, collecting $600, while Fred Morrison was third at 289 for $400, and Ralph Guldahl and Walter Hagen tied for fourth at 290 for $325 each.
In Bend Oregon a natural plague thinned a pine beetle outbreak that was devastating local timber. Officials expect the plague to continue until the beetles are wiped out, saving millions of board feet of timber.
In High Point the basketball scene dwarfs football in participation and games with 216 organized city players plus 30 women, across two boys leagues and multiple independent teams. The piece argues basketball emphasizes teamwork and passes over individual star power, urging fans to attend games.
Beeson Hardware Company SMY A. C. basketball club has won all three league games, leading in scoring with 70 points while struggling defensively. Leonard and Younts pace the defense, DeMolay, Highland, Allen Jay, and Printers trail in a tight first-half race with several players closing in on the individual scoring lead.
The writer rejects the idea of a single star carrying a game and argues true victory comes from teamwork. He compares individual glory to wartime rhetoric and celebrates the collective effort on a hardwood court. He urges others to attend games to feel the sport’s thrill and passion.
Chicago dispatch reports Pat Crawford of the Columbus Red Birds drove in 154 runs in 157 games during 1931. He drew 67 walks and was hit by a pitch five times. He will next season trial with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Resurrection of the Southeastern league after a year’s lapse was approved by five prospective members including three franchise holders. Five cities voted to reorganize. four more were invited to join. An eight club Class B league across Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Florida is planned with a January 18 finish.
The Tulane University football squad, en route to the Tournament of Roses game with Southern California, will stay in El Paso for the day. A light workout is planned at 1 p.m. after arrival at 8 a.m. and players will take a sight-seeing trip to Juarez, Mexico.
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