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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
8
A columnist contrasts Bill Terry of the New York Giants with his own modest earnings and roles. He notes Terry’s onfield fame and a contentious exchange about pay, while accusing sportswriters of bias against Terry and his public persona.
The text highlights Bill Terry as a premier baseball manager with a .341 batting average in his playing days. It notes three National League pennants won with the Giants, recalls his World Series win over Washington in 1933, and mentions mixed results with the Yankees in the mid to late 1930s, while praising his high pennant winning percentage.
In Florida I spoke with Sinclair Lewis and Secretary Hull, noting that strong men speak plainly while pretenders seek publicity. The piece praises Bill Terry for resisting vultures and letting deeds tell his story, confident he can endure and respond as he has in the past.
Veteran players predicted to step back from active management roles this season include Joe Cronin with the Red Sox, Rogers Hornsby, Pie Traynor, and Jimmy Dykes as teams rely on younger rosters. The article notes six of nine managers from last year will not play this season, leaving a near dream infield and catching lineup on paper.
Coral Gables Fla Jan 27 Lloyd Brown Cleveland Indians pitcher faced J L Matthews in the 18 hole Miami lefthanders golf tournament final Matthews won 4 up 2 to advance from the semi finals by beating Waner 4 and 2 Brown earlier eliminated Goose Goslin in the other bracket action leaving him as the last ball player remaining in the wrong handed event
AP reports last night Cliff Olson of Minnesota defeated George Beverly of Hollywood two of three falls in Trenton. In Holyoke Steve Casey of Ireland beat Mike Mazurki of New York in 27 12, Mazurki injures knee and defaults. In Los Angeles Sandor Szabo of Hungary defeats George Zaharin of Cripple Creek two of three falls.
The YMCAs boxing squad, after a weightlifting and wrestling program, edged Greensboro 5 1 2 to 2 1 2 in a feature bout night. Ben Canipe scored a second round TKO over Guy Snyder in the 145-pound class, while Bill Wagner drew with Jack Early in the 155s and Hilliard beat Dennis in the 165s. Forfeits went to High Point in 125, 175 and Greensboro 135, with Norman Isler and Darrell Burchfield also competing. Bailey of Duke refereed.
Elden Auker of the Detroit Tigers looks to a strong 1987 season with Rudy York behind the plate hailed as a top catcher. Auker praises York's power, arm, and defense while predicting improved pitching with Vernon Kennedy and the return of Gerald Walker impact for Chicago White Sox. He also expects Benton to spark Detroit training and notes closer AL pennant race as Yankees miss Tony Lazzeri.
North Carolina and Duke basketball squads sharpen tactics ahead of Maryland's weekend visit. Maryland plays at Chapel Hill tomorrow night then Durham Saturday as Coach Eddie Cameron and the Blue Devils end a two week inactivity. Elon crushed Guilford 66 to 15 to solidify the North State lead. East Carolina Teachers beat Atlantic Christian 36 to 25. Several Western Carolina at Appalachian and Emory and Henry at Lenoir Rhyne games were postponed.
In New York Walter Woods outpointed Ken Overlin as both fighters weighed 164 and 161 pounds respectively. In Akron Al Holus stopped Sammy Slaughter after five rounds. weights not listed. In Oakland Domingo Valin and Johnny Erjavec fought to a ten round draw with Valin at 188 and Erjavec at 177 pounds.
About 200 top golfers gather for the $5,000 Oakland Open at Sequoyah Golf and Country Club in Oakland California. Favorites include Henry Picard Sam Snead and Jimmy Thomson with amateurs John Dawson Dick Arlen Johnny Weissmuller Dick Bartell and Johnny Vergez among the participants.
Colfax and Allen Jay played a doubleheader at the Coliseum with Colfax taking the boys game 29 10 and losing the girls 7 21. Lineups feature Gardner Rice Tucker Deaton and Suggs for Colfax and Williams Atkinson Hester Hester Bray Robertson Thomas Jackson Ingram Canoe for Allen Jay.
Oregon’s athletic board appointed Tex Oliver of the University of Arizona as head football coach to replace the resigning Prince C. Callison. Oliver signed a three year contract at $6,000 per year.
Madison hosts intercollegiate boxing with Wisconsin bouts drawing about 9 000 spectators. The event features competing teams and sharp ring action thrilling local fans.
Sports column by Eddie Brietz surveys 1938 contract talk for Lou Gehrig, Virginia Tech rename, Sonja Henie radio bids, NC State spring practice turnout, coaching offers for Marshall Goldberg, and various college basketball results. The piece weaves Hollywood props with preseason sports gossip and upcoming events.
New York January report notes the Poughkeepsie four mile event remains a classic for 1938 despite talks to shorten it to three miles. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association board approved the coaches suggestion and plans for a 1939 regatta at Schuylkill course were discussed.
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