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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
9
Wild Bill Boyd 188 pounds stunned Henry Cooper 192 pounds in a boxing bout in GELES with a knockout at 137 seconds, Jackie Wilson from Angeles delivered the closing punch for the win in Cleveland.
The Purple Flash returns after a three week suspension lifted for a one night match with Floyd Marshall at the South Hamilton Street arena. Promoter Sergeant L C McMahon accompanies the masked wrestler seeking fair treatment as fans label him a scoundrel.
The 12th annual Mid-South Women's Golf Championship is scheduled to be played March 20 at Southern Pines. The event takes place in South Pines region with golfers from the Mid-South area competing in this longstanding tournament.
The event lists Class C at 5 p.m. Childrens' Home versus Y Juniors. Class B at 6 p.m. Harriss Covington against Farmers' Co op. Class B at 7 p.m. Beeson Hardware against Ingram Service Station. Class B S at 8 p.m. Triangle Hosiery Mills versus Mebane. Class B at 9 p.m. Railway Express versus High School Junior Varsity. Class C at 10 p.m. Globe Parlor against Hedrick Kins.
Class C games at 5 and 6 PM feature Mush-Fein Jewelry against Winner Globe Parlor Kins and Railway against High Point Junior Varsity Gray's Chapel. Class B matchups include Triangle-Mebane versus Redwine and Beeson Hardware-Ingram's versus Harriss-Covington. Class A lists Adams-Millis versus Nehi with p.m. start times.
Elkhart Indiana report says Richard Fields had his car stolen for a joy ride and found it returned to the original spot with extra gasoline. Police were informed and the incident is under investigation.
In San Bernardino a car and a train collided at a crossing. The car was hurled about 400 feet but four people aboard escaped injury. A highway patrolman issued the driver a ticket for failing to heed the crossing signal.
Alf Reynolds, an ER orderly at University of Kansas hospitals in Kansas City, heard a car dash to the door. Ludwig Kenner shouted to get his wife into the hospital as she had just given birth in the car weighing 11 pounds 9 ounces.
A Omaha woman appeals to the Humane Society to stop beer tavern loungers from allowing her English bulldog to stagger after lunch and return distinctly spiffed.
Mrs. Christine Desutter reported bees caused house damage last summer. Winter cleanup uncovered honeycombs filling a huge basket after men removed cornice and part of the frame.
High Point College Purple Panthers face Hanes Hosiery in Harrison Gym for Kiwanis Club benefit. Hanes, strong all season, has stars on all-star teams and beat Wake Forest and HP in earlier games. Hugh Hampton and Legs Johnson clash again as 1939 40 champions Jerry Cownihan and Bill Keene return to the lineup.
Dr W S Fitzgerald of Duke University spoke on the Power of Words at the Asheboro Chamber of Commerce banquet attended by about 275 guests. Yates installed as new president with Henry Redding and Cleveland Thayer as officers. a music trio from Woman's College Greensboro performed.
Governor Hoey and Col. F C Harrington of Washington D C Works Projects commissioner will headline the March 21 dedication of Lumberton s 100000 armory auditorium It is billed as the largest WPA armory auditorium of its type in the South
The Mecklenburg County Republican Convention will be held on March 8 in Charlotte. Delegates from the county party will select precinct officers and participate in platform discussions at the event.
The general assembly of the University of North Carolina Alumni Association will be held in Chapel Hill in March. Details such as date and agenda are read from an alumni notice.
Buddy Lewis, Washington's regular third baseman, is taking regular turns in the outfield in Orlando as he prepares for a permanent outfield assignment. Coach Clyde Milan guides the conversion, noting the main challenge is changing Lewis from side-arm to overhand throwing.
Bradenton Florida report notes Casey Stengel smiling as he selects players who can hit. USC rookie Wilbur McElroy joined the Boston Bees and belted a 400 foot homer with two aboard yesterday.
Winter Haven Florida. Ray Blaemire a young catcher from Nashville could win a regular spot with the New York Giants if he seizes a chance. Bill Terry benched Harry Danning after he went hitless and struck out six times in two camp games.
Tampa Florida pitcher Joe Beggs says he will do all right with the Cincinnati Reds if given a regular chance to pitch. He came to the Reds from the Yankees in the deal that sent Lee Grissom to New York.
Clearwater report notes Larry MacPhail labels Dolf Camilli and Cookie Lavagetto as holdouts and says he will not renegotiate contracts, claiming the office instructs to return any proposal in five minutes. Meanwhile Cleve lands Indians begin camp in Florida with 15 pitchers and a small group in early workouts.
In Pasadena California the Chicago White Sox prepared for their opening drill with three holdouts. Pitcher Clint Reoun Hano and Rascaman were not yet in the lineup, delaying the session and prompting team discussions about readiness.
Gabby Hartnett, manager of the Chicago Cubs, remains a jocular figure in Avalon California after a reform program. Absences include holdouts Diz Dean Augie Galan and Hank Leiber. Catcher Al Todd reported overweight. Mike Kreevich and Hayes noted in ongoing front office concerns.
ST PETERSBURG lefty Gomez commends Lee Grissom after a mid season display noting his pitching and talk. Anaheim reports Philadelphia Athletics spring camp with Benny McCoys sore arm and players enjoying photographers oranges tossed by four Anaheim girls for humor during practice.
In San Bernardino California the Pittsburgh Pirates began spring training with a 19 man first squad. The roster marks the start of camp as players report to the site.
Pat Johnson of Belhaven tobacco tobacconist spoke to the Asheboro Kiwanis at Sunset Hall detailing chant patterns used by tobacco auctioneers. The talk featured recordings from the American Tobacco Company and was introduced by Waldo Cheek with Rufus Routh presiding. Cigarette samples were provided to guests at the end.
At the Asheboro Merchants Association meeting the date March 4 was set to open the membership drive. Committeemen named are Charles Edwards F Q Yates J A Riddle and C L Scott.
Redwine defeated Marsh Furniture 39 to 27 in the opening game as Mush Fein Jewelry of Greensboro edged Highland 35 to 33 after overtime. Tontings led Greensboro with 20 points while Highland trailed 20 9 at the half. Six more games are slate for this afternoon with final matchups Saturday across three divisions.
The listing notes Center showing Northwest Passage starring Spencer Tracy with Robert Young and Ruth Hussey with multiple feature times. Br oadhurst presents Legion of Lawless with George OBrien around 6 25 8 204 9 43. Carolina presents Lady of the Tropics with Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamarr with several showings. Rialto advertises Part of Seven Seas with Wallace Beery including listed times.
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