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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
8
The writer reflects on Herbert Hoover's legacy including relief work after World War I, his fortune from engineering ventures, and a current fundraising drive for Finns. The author, a Democrat, questions Hoover's motives for publicity while noting Hoover’s humanitarian acts and potential influence at a future Republican convention.
A columnist notes President Hoover uses sports pages to raise money for Finnish relief, praising his tactic while criticizing foreign policy. The piece mocks partisanship and suggests Russians need more help than Finns, yet supports the fundraising idea.
Readers are urged to suggest ideas for a sports promotions fundraiser to help the Finns. The note mentions Sgt. McMahon, described as knowledgeable about the horrors of war, might contribute a portion of his mat program to the effort. The aim is to raise funds and support.
George Pipgras, former Yankee pitcher, ranks the 1927 Yankees above the 1929 champions. He names DiMaggio and Dickey as the only 1939 players who could replace 1927 stars, cites pitching depth with Hoyt Pennock Reuther Urban Shocker Wiley Moore, and notes Moore as the best reliever he saw.
The Y W C A Lassies defeated Adams-Millis 42 to 21 with swift passing and sharp shooting led by Callahan and Robbins each scoring 16. Weisner added 5 field goals and Smith and Duncan contributed strong defense and assists as Hussey and Walker aided the effort. Next Tuesday they host Jamestown High School on the Y M C A court at 8 o'clock.
The umpire notes Bobby Feller has more stuff than any AL pitcher and praises Bobby Doerr as an exceptional second baseman, possibly better than Joe Gordon of the Yankees. He also suggests with a bit of pitching the Red Sox could unseat the Yankees next year.
Tonight at the South Hamilton Street arena Floyd Marshall meets Sheriff Tom Hanley in the main event. Mildred Burke defends her women’s title against Babe Verner of Baltimore. Pancho Valdez faces The Purple Flash in the opening bout. Promoter McMahon touts upgraded arena ventilation and new ropes after last week’s collapse.
Harrison Gym hosts a triple showdown as High Point Purple Panthers meet McCrary Eagles at 8 15. Captain Hugh Hampton may miss the game due to lingering back trouble while leaders Bill MannNeil CockerhanTige Harris and Paul Cheek push the Panthers toward another title run.
Chicago on January 17 accountant-turned baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis delivers a sweeping crackdown on farm systems. He frees 91 Detroit affiliated players and warns clubs officials future illegal transfers will bring $500 fines and suspensions. Walter Briggs accepts the ruling and Ford Frick defends farm system as essential to development.
In Los Angeles Turkey Thompson KO'd Lorenzo Pedro in four with Thompson 164 pounded Pedro 174. In Philadelphia Harvey Massey outpointed Frankie Nelson over ten rounds. In New York Mike Belloise and Bernie Friedkin drew in their featherweight clash. Castilloux and Gomez also battled to a draw in Montreal-Baltimore lightweight contest.
AP writer Tom Walsh reviews golf trends for 1939 and 1940. He notes 39 PGA tournaments in 1939 with $184000 in purses, the growing hole-in-one club with 2245 emblems, and the Seniors' championship won by Otto Hackbarth over Jock Hutchinson. The PGA plans a 25th anniversary in 1941.
Don Budge argues amateurs lag as professional tennis grows. He calls for an open tournament and cites Roland Garros pro event surpassing ten day French amateurs. Budge notes top players now are pros, with Bobby Riggs a rising amateur challenger.
Louis Thesz of St. Louis, weighing 230 pounds, defeated George Zaharias of Pueblo, Colorado, 245 pounds, in Indianapolis wrestling last night with Zaharias disqualified for kicking after winning a fall.
New York reports note Tiger GM Jack Zeller narrowly dodged exile amid Detroit turmoil. Florida rejects Sunday blue laws delaying a Conn vs Apostoli Betina fight. Frank Leahy eyed for Carnegie Tech hire as banter on Cody Florida, Rickey, and Jacko mix with golf star Clayton Heafner’s late season feats.
Oklahoma A&M rides a rotating offense to 39 straight home wins and conference leadership. The Aggies have defeated Creighton and top programs like LaSalle Loyola Duke Arkansas Texas Tech and Oklahoma, building a reputation for patient ball movement and devastating sets.
The National Semi Pro Baseball Congress announced 30 state tournaments to determine clubs for the sixth annual national event in Wichita Kansas August 16 28. The winner goes to the semi pro world series in Puerto Rico. Dates include Montgomery Alabama July 10 17 Clarksville Arkansas July 17 24 etc.
J E Jenks Gillem will coach the Sewanee Tigers on a two year contract at the University of the South in Tennessee. Gillem previously led Birmingham Southern for 17 years and guided Dixie Conference title teams in 1932 1935 and 1937 before the school dropped football last season. He succeeds Hee Clark who resigned to run the university supply store. He is an alumnus who played football at Sewanee from 1910 to 1912.
Citadel travels to Chapel Hill seeking reprieve after Duke defeated the Cadets 51-40 with 16 Blue Devils players used. Other scores: Catawba 38 Celtics 41, Wake Forest 48 Davidson 26, High Point 30 Davidson freshmen 29, Duke freshmen 39 Massanutten 34.
Two boxing champions were set to sign today with the New York State Athletic Commission. Joe Louis planned to formalize a title defense against Ar turo Godoy on February 9 at Madison Square Garden. Henry Armstrong was to sign for defending the welterweight title against Pedro Montanez at the Garden next Wednesday.
A wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line near Nahunta Georgia injured seven people when the deluxe Vacationer, a fast Miami to New York passenger train, derailed the last seven cars of its 114 coach all steel consist. The line's transportation superintendent said a broken rail caused the accident and the injured were taken to Waycross hospitals while 63 passengers continued by another train.
High Point defeats Crowell Lilyson 30 to 29 in a tense home court battle. Lewis Hayworth anchors defense while Darrell Welborn and Abie Short spark the rally after a 17 20 halftime deficit. Frederick tops Davidson with 13 of 20, as Horney and Hussey provide late scoring for the locals.
Two top games on tap at the YMCA Industrial League tonight. Adams-Millis faces Beeson in the 6:45 opener while Erlanger meets Triangle as the leaders clash. Redwine Hardware has a bye, leaving the race open for the rest of the season.
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