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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
7
NEA Service writer recalls the old Broadway gate chase and a fighter who could beat Joe Louis as promoter Mike Jacobs faces the financial challenge of lowering Louis. The piece notes past eras from 1910 to 1943 and the idea of a genuine heavyweight rival.
The column speculates on a possible September clash involving Max Baer and Louis with Mike Jacobs weighing financial angles. It notes Baer’s past fright, Louis’s tax troubles, and suggests Eddy Knox as a potential second act in reviving the million-dollar gate, with Knox as a rising partner in boxing plans.
The MeCrary Eagles of Ashboro defend North Carolina title against Tomlinson of High Point at Memorial stadium Greensboro tomorrow night at 8. Other opening pairings include Adams-Millia White Sox of High Point versus Mack Judson of Greensboro. Tower Mills of Burlington faces Barl theatre of Mt Airy in the second game.
Knox, a fast rising prospect from Day n, defeated Max Marek in Chicago last week and draws attention from multiple managers. Other contenders include Gunnar Barlund, Red Burman from Baltimore, Natie Mann who shaded Barland, and Finn who beat Buddy Baer. Swinger Wild Bill Boyd and Jim Robinson add to a crowded field. Bob Pastor remains defiant while Chuck Crowell and Jimmy Adamiek challenge the scene.
The column discusses racial barriers in boxing, noting Louis’s prominence and the shifting status of white hopefuls. It mentions Joe Jacobs and Tony ento, predicts John Henry Lewis vs Galento, and references a fading round robin era among famous Black fighters.
German grappler Zuppe topped Steve Brady of Holyoke 175 to 172 in a best two of three falls match. Brady secured a fall but lost two others to hand Zuppe the victory in Holyoke.
In Cannelton Indiana Rev J E Douglas refused to marry William Meador and Mary Helen De Jarnette both 21 of Harrisburg Kentucky because license was issued in Kentucky He then moved the party to a ferry and crossed the Ohio River to Hawesville Kentucky where he performed the ceremony.
The New York Yankees ride a 10-2 stretch in 12 starts thanks to rookie Joe Gordon at second base. He sports a .450 average over 16 games with five homers and 23 hits, driving in 20 runs and fielding flawlessly.
The schedule lists several Piedmont League city pairings including Charlotte vs Norfolk Asheville vs Durham Portsmouth vs Winston Salem and Richmond vs Rocky Mount. National League games show probable pitchers and records for Pittsburgh Chicago New York Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis and others. American League games include Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia St Louis New York Detroit and others. State and Carolina leagues feature Shelby Thomasville Landis Mooresville Cooleemee Salisbury Newton Conover Concord Lenoir Valdese Kannapolis Hickory Gastonia and related pairings.
Results from multiple circuits show Cincinnati topping St. Louis 9 to 0 while Pittsburgh beat Chicago 5-3. New York Brooklyn game rained out. International League led by Toronto 7 0 Newark 0 6 with Jersey City 3 Rochester 3 in a seven inning tie. Southern and Eastern leagues also reported several scheduled games with mixed rain delays.
Associated Press notes a quiet sports day with no games on schedule. Leaders remain tied atop standings as no results altered the early season balance.
Lombardi and Berger lead Cincinnati batters with 367 and 359 points while Ott of New York posts 70 runs and 67 RBIs. McCormick and Goodman shine in Cincinnati with 58 RBIs and 21 homers. Goodman also hits 4 triples tied with Suler of Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn’s Rey posts 10 steals. Pitching shows Klinger of Pittsburgh at 1-1 and Brown at 12-3.
Shelby in the North Carolina State league sees Ace Phillips of Shelby hold a .475 average though short of the 75 percent game requirement. Gordon Donaldson of Hobbs leads West Texas New Mexico league batters at .441 midway. O Neal Arlett of Tucson tops rookies with .410 in Arizona Texas loop. 1937 Spaulding cup awarded to Stanley Arnzen tomorrow in Columbia South Carolina where he plays for Welch in the Mountain State league.
The weight of a paint coat affects aircraft weight, so manufacturers choose colors that cover well. Light colors need more coats to achieve a lasting finish.
The Indians travel east as New York and Boston push the AL lead, while the Pirates try to surge in the NL, riding a 12 game win streak. Cincinnati also tops St Louis as the Giants and Cubs face rainouts and late rallies shape the contenders.
Oakdale hosts Pickett at Oakdale field while Adams-Millis meets Marsh at Abbatoir and Triangle faces Tomlinson at Airport.
Night Softball opened at Willia Park with 20 innings of action. The Enterprise defeated the Canteen 3 to 2 in 18 frames as Dudley and Ridge hurled, while Beeson Beeseery beat P. O. & A. 10 to 3 in an afternoon game highlighted by a 18 hit attack.
Thomasville and Shelby tied for first in the North Carolina State league clash at Finch Field. Shelby edged Thomasville 4 to 3 after scoring three runs in the ninth. Pinkston homered for Strage, and Nafie and Silvey added RBIs as Lindsay allowed four hits through eight-plus innings.
Denny Shute leads the opening match play phase at Shawnee Country Club as the National PGA Championship begins. Prominent challengers include Frank Moore, Marvin Stahl, and Harry Nettelbladt, with Gene Sarazen looming as a potential opponent in the first round.
In Providence RB 1 outpointed Mike Belloise of New York. Des Moines saw Johnny Paycheck halt King Levinsky. Asheville’s Ben Brown stopped Cteve Kah ley, Hazleton, Pa. details include multiple city venues and fighter movements.
More than 190 000 men and women are employed in England r cut flower trade. The figure reflects broad participation across growers, wholesalers, and retailers in the floral industry.
A city doubles tennis tournament is planned to start early next week. Hubert Barrier, tournament supervisor, says any doubles pair within city limits may enter. Entry calls must be made to 81232 by 6 o clock Saturday night.
Ada Bilash Brentwood and Richardson led a local immediate league victory while Ada Blair won the Junior loop game at City Playground yesterday afternoon.
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