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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
14
A columnist reflects on James Braddock a former underdog rising from poverty in 933 to fame and notes the town opts for sober pride over fanfare. He defends Braddock as an American success story, praises resilience, and offers a warm, if restrained, greeting without pomp.
Joe McCarthy of the Yankees and Bill McKechnie of the Reds were chosen to manage the National and American League All-Star teams for a benefit game in Tampa on March 17 to aid the Finnish Relief Fund. The event mirrors a 1939 World Series style showdown with planned limits on selections and an Irish manager theme.
RES Beatie Be Gastonia Here Tonight for Battle win. Gastonia aims to topple the Western Conference leader Gastonia arrives after a string of mixed results, while high point searches for another upset at home. Darrell Welborn leads the Bison scoring as coach Simeon notes guard distribution as a key issue. Lewis Hayworth has stepped up defensively, but recent defeats test the Bison must-win mood.
Maxwell Stevenson runs the behind the scenes work for the four mile Poughkeepsie Regatta on the Hudson. The event is one of sports classics on par with the Derby and World Series attracting crews from Columbia Cornell Navy and Syracuse with Pacific Coast powers California and Washington often winning.
The Western Open began unofficially with pro am competition in Houston as top golfers including Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret faced 35 36 71 par greens. Notable absentees were Henry Picard Harry Cooper and Gene Sarazen. The main event runs Friday through Sunday with $5 000 at stake in the open.
In a Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden, Brucie the black cocker spaniel won best in show and best American bred dog, ending a three day event amid fatigue among spectators and handlers. Hermon Mellenthin of Poughkeepsie owns and handles Brucie, whose victory repelled a feared foreign challenge to American prestige.
Maxwell Stevenson, Columbia graduate and former No. 6 rower in 1901, became a key organizer of the Poughkeepsie Regatta. As chairman of the Columbia Graduate Rowing Committee and head of the Poughkeepsie Board of Stewards since 1923, he coordinates race logistics, accommodations, and timing, ensuring a smooth event while balancing athlete and spectator needs.
Duke Blue Devils arrive with victories as Wake Forest Deacons aim to extend hot form after a 61-23 win over North Carolina State and a 57-37 triumph against Davidson. Cline scored 21 and Davis 14 for Duke. Cromartie led Wake with 10 while Cline and Davis stood out in the earlier game.
The Yellow Streaks of High Point beat the Pilot Al Stars 44 to 35 at Pilot Arena. Boggs scored 16 points and Everhart added 12 for the winners while Kanay and Sledge led the losers with 13 and 70 points respectively.
High Point College Panthers prepared for a clash with Elon under coach Horace Hendrickson after routing Atlantic Christian 51 to 32. Sophomore George Zuras scored 11 in ten minutes before leaving with a minor injury. Hilliard Nance was out with the flu. Coach C Virgil Yow used 15 players in the game.
In Palm Beach on February 15 the favored pair of Robert Sweeny and Grace Amory advanced to the semi finals of the Everglades Club mixed two ball tournament defeating Shirley and Johnson and T Stufferman Tailor 2 and 1. They face Marion Miley and Tommy Goodwin who beat Patty Berg and Morton Bright 2 and 1. Clara Callender and Hugh Willoughby Sr. defeated H A Bedford and Elizabeth Hicks while Briggs Cunningham beat Paul Cushman and others in 6 and 5.
Four games are slated in the Amateur League at the Y M C A with Adams-Millis opening at 6 45 p m. Other matchups include Tomlinson vs Railway Express 7 35 p m Silver Knit vs Harriss Covington 8 25 p m and Marsh Furniture vs Watsons Service at 9 15 p m. Randleman's girls defeated Adams-Millis 29 15. Redwine edged Adams Millis 34 33 and Tomlinson routed Adams-Millis 45 0.
Tripped up Hanover New Hampshire February 15 1929 Dan Dacey regular guard on the Dartmouth football team is missing a fractured leg as a result of a skiing accident.
In Charlotte on February 15 the Carolina Golden Gloves advanced to the second round after fifty four of two hundred twenty nine entries were eliminated. Marion Lassiter of the guard position was the standout for the visitors, scoring points and running the floor. High Point appears out of North St Conference title chase while Elon shows a real chance of placing as Appalachian leads. the upcoming Saturday night clash between two rival schools promises a heated bout.
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