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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
11
Service Sports Editor notes Louis Browns drafted catcher Hal Spindel as he eyed Hutchinson’s acquisition. Dan decries need for pitchers and praises Browns’ scouting, highlighting Jim Martin signing and Leiber’s improved health after past injuries with Feller. Leiber expects better hitting at Wrigley Field and credits shift in stance for comeback.
The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York marks baseballs centennial program with bronze plaques unveiling. The series recounts the feats that earned those honored a place in the Hall and preserved memories of the national game.
George Sisler, a southpaw first baseman, tied Ty Cobb by hitting safely in 40 consecutive games in 1922. He later surpassed Cobb by a season total of 257 hits, extending a remarkable stretch marked by endurance and skill despite injuries.
Editor notes mark the 100th birthday of baseball with a week of odd plays and decisions from majors to sandlots. Hal Adams provides cartoons as a playful reminder of the sport's quirky moments across a century.
In a Central League game in Springfield Ohio Ted Donovan claimed a pitch hit him but was ruled not hit. He sat at the bench for a strikeout and, after an umpire order, the pitcher threw a ball over the plate to call the strike. Donovan then drew a base on balls while seated.
Seabiscuit will skip the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on March 4 and rest before aiming for summer shows. C B Howard said the horse, recovering from a lame ankle, will train for Hollywood Park’s $50,000 Gold Cup in July, to avoid risking him for the short notice race. Seabiscuit was edged in the Feb 14 race before pulling up.
A baseball star finished the season with a .420 batting average and was voted the American League Most Valuable Player, marking a peak in his career and earning league recognition.
Everhart leads Swartzberg with 18 points as Hart's Pill Rollers beat Swartzberg 46 to 36 in a Commercial league playoff. Tomlinson and Harris Covington win Amateur loop games. Tomlinson dominates Marsh 36 to 32 with Ingram 14 Farlowe 12. Harris Covington tops Highland 30 to 21 with Cook 14 Johnson 10. Officials credited multiple referees across games.
More than 450 Southeast track and field athletes gathered in Chapel Hill for the Southern Conference indoor games finals at the new Woollen gymnasium. UNC’s Jim Davis figures as a leading contender in the Lionel Weil mile with a trophy for the event winner donated by Lionel Weil of Goldsboro. Twenty four prep teams and twelve conference schools contest events across afternoon and evening sessions.
In Charlotte on February 24, Gene Lawing former president and board directors of the North Carolina State League filed suits against each other. Lawing seeks 2000 dollars in Mecklenburg county for breach of contract, while directors sue in Rowan county alleging wrongful conversion of two thousand dollars.
John Drebinger Jr., son of a New York sports writer, is named captain of Pennsylvania's track team in Philadelphia.
Sun Beau won 376744 dollars and another horse earned 340880. Howard faced two strong Argentine entries in the 100000 prize race Sorteado and Kayak II. Sorteado was favored for tomorrow’s mile and a furlong event as Ligaroti Jacola and other good horses were nominated last Monday.
New York reports a brisk but unsettled spring scene with managers and players chasing contracts and rumors. Eddie Walker disputes Schmeling’s representation while Jeff Heath seeks a raise after last season’s .350 pace. Rhode Island State faces an invitation bid in New York, and Kayak II leads Santa Anita’s $100,000 handicap chatter as St. Louis bookmaking figures weigh in.
Mike Jacobs asked a western promoter to release Solly Krieg er from a contract so Solly could fight Fred Apostoli in New York. The promoter quipped he would need Joe Louis for a fight first. Lou Gehrig and Coach Art Fletcher are in the Florida Everglades. Spider Baum and Charles Graham rise to club presidencies from player ranks. Frank Leahy’s Boston College coaching hire hints at future assistants. Doc Carlson of Pitt, Perry Haughton of the cage game mentioned. Jimmy Grippo promotes Melio Bettina shows at $250 a night. Jimmy Doyle notes wrestling crowds with spellbound and smell bound patrons.
Mrs. Johnny Revolta wife of the golf professional announces the birth of their daughter Sunny Ann named after Mrs. Henry Picard whose nickname is Sunny.
Chicago reports that the Cubs will again train on Catalina Island marking the nineteenth consecutive year of spring sessions there. The announcement confirms continuing practice site and dates for the team’s pre season activities.
Clemson College’s Bengals enter the Southern Conference boxing tournament as defending champions, facing fierce competition from South Carolina Maryland and Duke selections. Top bouts include Kasik and Carlee in 135 pounds and Cason in 165 pounds with opening rounds featuring Cronin Urlich Hughes and Hubbard in various weight classes.
Ten members of the Moose Y boxing team enter the Piedmont Golden Gloves championships in Greensboro. Competitors include Glenn Loflin Joe Bartsch Glenn Easom Bill Woodell Kimsey Jack Davis Jim Sharp Orville Witcher Orville Little and L C Dennis across 112 to heavyweight divisions.
Competition in the 175-pound division opens with byes for all entrants. Duncan from The Citadel and Wilson from Clemson head the list as action runs toward the semifinals tomorrow afternoon.
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