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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
2
Manager Jimmy McGuire, known for his shifting decisions, sent Cy Young to warm up in the bullpen while Crum Kahler pitched for Cleveland during a tough game. The scene recalls the era when Young starred for the Indians and strategic moves were common.
North Carolina visits Duke in Durham for a pivotal state basketball showdown to decide the state title with a possible three-way tie if Duke loses and N C State wins next week. Duke seeks back to back titles while Carolina aims to end a five year run without sweeping both games.
New York reports say the slogan lose the Davis cup and turn professional gains traction as Tilden Vines and Cochet leave amateur ranks. Bill O'Brien says Fred Perry may turn pro if England loses the Davis Cup, with no offer yet made. Perry has considered professionalism while remaining an amateur in the US title context. O'Brien spoke after a dinner honoring Cochet and Plan ahead of Madison Square Garden team matches.
A capacity crowd awaited the game as Elon College stunned the Duke quintet in a high profile upset. The match drew statewide attention and highlighted Elon’s upset victory in the state cage circles.
Davidson College earned a 35 34 victory as the Wildcats rallied late to stun Lenoly Rhyne Bears. Western Carolina Teachers were held 68 35 by Hickory in a separate game while Wake Forest Southern Baptist Seminary game was cancelled.
High Point grapplers won three state titles at the University event in Chapel Hill. Charles Parks 108 pounds, Jack Copeland 145 pounds, and Arthur Lea 155 pounds led High Point to third in team standings. Durham and Barnum Springs also produced champions. Raleigh won the state boxing championship held concurrently.
Dr C R Hill of the High Point college faculty spoke to the Men’s club of the First Re formed church at its meeting last night on the subject Mad Money. The talk was instructive and well received as a quartet from club members sang several selections with President Elmer Hedrick in charge.
High Point College Panthers return after a lighter week to face Kannapolis Y M C A tonight in Kannapolis and Guilford at Guilford tonight. A Guilford win would knock the Panthers from the North State Conference race but a High Point victory would revive title chances with upcoming games against Elow A C C and the crown.
A complete schedule has been arranged for the YY. M. C. Sun day school basketball league drawing strong local interest. Games are set for Thursday and Friday nights with numerous city youths taking part. Two series have been played. the remainder follows. Canada led American tractor exports in 1928 with over 19 million dollars.
Charlotte High School overwhelmed High Point High 40 to 9 at Central gym to virtually clinch the western conference title. Mullis and Bass led Charlotte with six and five field goals while Hendrix struck for High Point’s only basket. the visitors struggled with accuracy as Charlotte’s defense limited scoring and held a 15 to 4 halftime edge. Belmont Abbey.
Washington owner Clark Griffith battles contract trouble as multiple Senators players including Joe Kuhel Buddy Myer Heinie Manush and the pitching staff refuse unsigned contracts. The team trains in Biloxi Mass as wage disputes loom over the American League champions.
Chicago boxing returns with Vince Dundee and Ben Jeby squaring off in a ten round non-title bout at the Chicago Stadium. The card also features Frankie Battaglia versus Kid Leonard and Harry Dublinsky against Tracy Cox in two more ten rounders as promoters seek championship chances.
A zoological note states that elephants are considered mature at roughly 30 years old. The age reflects typical development stages in pachyderms and informs care and study.
The writer recalls Max Schmeling's rise to champion and lengthy barnstorming tour, then his defeat by Steve Hamas. Manager Joe Jacobs is blamed for letting Schmeling loaf and waste his prime, contrasting Schmeling's hard work with poor managerial decisions and missed chances.
The Piedmont League directors plan a meeting next Tuesday to decide the 1934 league makeup. Dan W. Hill said representatives will meet in Charlotte or Greensboro. Billy Laval says Columbia would likely receive a franchise after Hill's assurance, with Norfolk also eyed as a potential member.
Boxing results report several bouts with boxers Joth Moore Sammy Gallop Seal Harris Frankie Simms Steele Leonard Bennett and others tallied in cities Duluth Ypsilanti Tacoma Dallas and Detroit The text blends outcomes and oddities including a note about Andrew Jackson and a Norfonko franchise with unclear relevance to the bouts.
Eighteen high schools entered the second annual Mid State tournament with 20 to 25 more expected. C Virgil Yow directs the event at Harrison gym High Point college for the last three days of this month and the first three of March. High Point is the lone Class A entrant. Winston-Salem Greensboro Salisbury Spencer and Lexington are joining soon. Schools from seven counties have already submitted entries. Purpie Panthers the college varsity play two tournament games in the gym against Lynchburg and Guilford.
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