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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1932
Page
2
In Chicago the A’s win the doubleheader 8-7 to hand the Giants a defeat while the Yankees secure an 8-2 victory over Detroit. The win lifts the A’s in the standings and tensions rise as the Tigers fall to third place.
Branch Rickey’s plan to boost the Cardinals backfired as star losses leave the club unable to sustain their earlier pace. Hafey Grimes and Rhem departed, leaving Bill Hallahan as the lone reliable pitcher while the lineup lacks power. A 6 to 1 loss to Boston and a late rally against Columbus, plus Pittsburgh’s 8 to 7 win over the Giants, shape a troubling stretch for St. Louis.
Phillies misplayed a five error inning allowing Cubs to score three. Brooklyn trimmed Cincinnati. Earl Combs hit a two on homer to back a 3 2 Yankee win over Detroit as Ruffing fanned ten in six. Foxx homered for his 30th as Athletics swept Chicago to gain second place. Ferrell earned win in 6 5 Cleveland victory over Washington. Joe Vosmik delivered bases loaded single in eighth. Ed Gallagher debut drew cheers as Boston beat St Louis 8 4 after five Browns runs.
Charlotte Hornets slump as Asheville players take jobs while Durham and Raleigh schedule a Sunday afternoon baseball game. The Piedmont league returns to a six club family affair as the season settles.
Cliff Sutter of New Orleans meets Bryan Grant of Atlanta in the southern tennis final for the title. Grant has beaten Sutter previously on clay and Sutter upset Grant in the national intercollegiate final. Sutter defeated Dan Murray in four sets to reach the final. Grant eliminated Wilmer Hines in three sets. In women's play Anna Koll defends her crown after beating Josephine Gray and faces Beatrice Bryan after Bryan won over Eliza Coxe in the semi finals.
Elliott Wood of High Point Country Club defeats defending champion L R Hunt seven up with six holes to play in a 35 hole President's Cup final to claim the trophy. Wood, handicap eight, previously beat club champion Bill Snow to reach the final as Hunt impressed in the semifinal over J W Woolen.
Joe Vosmik of the Indians drove in the winning run with an eighth inning hit against the Senators. Jimmie Foxx and Roy McHaffey homered in their first game with the White Sox, McHaffey allowing five hits in the nightcap. Earle Combs and Hack Wilson contributed timely hits for the Yankees and Dodgers. Floyd Vaughan singled in the ninth to score the Pirates' winning run against the Giants.
George Whitted secured the regulars for the league and the Bulls benefited as Viau the shortstop and Mellana the second baseman posted two hits each in their debuts. Hahn the Tourist pitcher remains in the bullpen awaiting a chance to work.
Monroe Mitchell and Hal Sul livan were to announce their choice of several offers today. Roy Tarr has gone to the Baltimore Orioles and Earl Brown signed with Little Rock. The balance, owned by the Louisville American Association club, have gone to join the Colonels. Manager Joe Guyon said he is not in the market for anything except a vacation.
Wilmington ends Charlotte's winning streak in a high scoring opener 13 to 6 as Durham edges ahead after an 8 to 1 win over Raleigh. Greensboro stays third with a 7 to 2 victory over Winston Salem while Winston Salem remains bottom tied with Raleigh and Durham in the standings.
Seven thoroughbreds entered the third Arlington gold cup at Chicago with Equipoise as the heavy favorite after six straight wins. Odds listed him at 1 to 4, and bettors focused on place and show money as the race nears.
In Columbus Ohio today and tonight the American Olympic wrestling tryouts select the final teams. From over 100 entries more than 23 advance to the afternoon semi finals and only one winner remains in each of seven weight classes after tonight.
Associated Press reports two boxing bouts. Lou Terry of St Louis lost to St Louis-Tracy Sox in a ten round decision. Tod Morgan of Hollywood beat Sammy Mandell of Rockford over ten rounds in Seattle.
National League leaders include P Waner Pirates 377 hits and Klein Phillies 84 RBIs. Herman Reds and Klein tie for 12 triples. Klein also leads with 25 home runs. American League stats show Foxx Athletics 377 batting average and 30 homers, plus pitching leaders Gomez Yankees 14 3 and Grove Brown 12 3.
United Press reports wrestling results with Sammy Stein of Newark defeating Tiny Roe buck from Oklahoma, Dick Shikat of Philadelphia defeating Scotty Mac Dougal of Scotland, Mike Romano of Italy defeating Herb Freeman of New York, Benny Ginsberg of Chicago drawing with Gene Grace of Finland, and Abie Coleman of New York defeating Myron Cox of Venice California in straight falls.
India features princes with private railroads for estate transport while other classes cannot afford any other means, relying on limited options and harsh mobility gaps.
Philadelphia visits St Louis in a midweek matchup as the season continues. The card also features Boston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with multiple clubs chasing standings.
Ernest Hampson, 43, arrested for driving while intoxicated asked magistrates to permanently disqualify him. The court, instead of the usual 50 dollar fine and two year suspension, granted permanent revocation of his license.
Rev. L Mc Menamin argues women still favor home and family over business careers. He cites economic barriers that prevent men from earning enough to support households and notes many women remain in the home due to unfair compensation in the workplace.
The United States imported over 1.714 billion pounds of coffee in the previous year, reflecting large consumer demand and broad sourcing from major producing regions. The figure highlights ongoing reliance on imported beans for domestic coffee consumption.
A final match yesterday drew a large gallery despite blistering heat that baked the course. The event showcased skilled players and attracted strong spectator turnout.
Los Angeles July 9 The 1932 Olympic games near opening with ticket sales rising after forecasts of flop. About 850000 to 900000 seats sold for 137 events as 58 countries prepare to compete, including Argentina Austria Colombia France Germany Haiti Holland India Japan New Zealand Philippines Uruguay Sweden Switzerland.
Al Watrous of Birmingham Michigan led a 77 player field at the Canadian Open after two rounds in Ottawa. He posted 72 and 70 for 142, two strokes ahead of Light-Horse Harry Cooper of Chicago, with Walter Hagen a further stroke back. Others clustered behind as the 36 hole finish loomed.
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