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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1936

Page

5

Yankees Face Trouble Amid League Turbulence

Yankee woes mount as a string of poor showings leaves the team under pressure. Lou Gehrig remains hot with his 24th homer and lead, while Detroit and Cleveland surge in the standings. The Tigers threaten, the Indians and Red Sox win, and Dizzy Dean’s impact looms as the league pivots.

Gehrig White Sox Cardinals Cubs York Yankees Kite Sox John Itehead Cleveland Yanks Lou Gehrig Ed Rolfe Jimmie Foxx Arker Toorrow Tigrs Detroit Athletics Indians Boston Red Sox Ashington Hird Dizzy Dean Turday Wen Diz Ubs Giants St. Louis Tiny Jim Chaplin The Bees

Baseball Standings and Yesterday's American League Results

Yesterday results included Cleveland routing Boston 11 to 3 and Detroit beating Philadelphia 5 to 2. Chicago defeated New York 6 to 3 while Washington downed St. Louis 7 to 3. Today matchups feature Detroit at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York along with Cleveland at Boston and St. Louis at Washington.

Cleveland Boston Detroit Philadelphia Chicago New York Washington St. Louis New York Wee

Sports scores and upcoming games in early standings

Chicago 1 New York 0 and Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 lead the latest results. Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 4 notes a high scoring affair while Brooklyn and St. Louis along with New York and Chicago are listed for future matchups. Philadelphia plays Cincinnati next.

Chicago New York Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn-St. Louis Brooklyn St. Louis eLus

Broadway sports roundups mix trials and tidbits of fame

New York July 14 roundup notes Jesse Owens overtaking Joe Louis as a pop idol among the colored community after Olympic trials on Randall's Island. Dodgers win three straight, Canzoneri–Schmeling trade stalls, and Flatbush plans a Dodgers overhaul. Photos show Archie San Romani and Glenn Cunningham. Chamber chatter covers Sam Allen, hurdlers, Harvard’s Bill Bingham, Joe Humphrey’s funeral expenses, Mike Jacobs’ win, and Dionne’s 11th child. Yankees insure stars against damage at the stadium as the four minute mile topic lingers.

Beddif Brintz Associated Press New York Randall's Island Jesse Owens Joe Louis Dodgers Cardinals Madison Square Garden Tony Canzoneri Mike Jacobs Max Schmeling Flatbush Archie San Romani Kansas Glenn Cunningham Glenn San Romani Ben Eastman Baloney Sam Allen Oklahoma Sam Bill Bingham Harvard Joe Humphrey Joe Mebbe Popper Dionne N. Y Evening Post Dionne Yankees Loui Gehrig Joe DiMaggio Joe Humphreys

Bees win sixth straight with 4 1 victory over Pirates

A pitcher celebrated his 76th birthday by delivering six strong innings as Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1. In another National League game, Tisian sparked a big fifth and sixth inning rally for Cincinnati, driving Bucky Walter to cover and enabling a 6 to 4 win over Philadelphia. Cincinnati extended its win streak to five, while the Bees claimed a fifth consecutive victory.

Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Tisian Bucky Walter Reds Phillies Bees Cincinnati

Thomasville Invades Asheboro to Decide City League Tilt

In the second half city league standings Thomasville sits 8-1 .750 as Bossong faces Ragan-Maurice while McGr ore projects a 301.000 metric. Thomasville at McCrary, Proximity at Adams-Millis, and Adams-Millis hosts Proximity with Bossong at Ragan-Maurice.

Pet. McGrOre Thomasville Ragan-Maurice Bossor Adams-Millis Proximity

Inter-City league set for hot Thursday and Friday games

Top two league leaders clash at Asheboro as Thomasville Chair faces McCrary Eagles in a crucial showdown that could put Chair Makers on top or keep McCrary undefeated. Adams-Millis White Sox meet Proximity with Meacham versus Bryant on the mound. Ragan Maurice Cubs oppose Bossong Indians in a potential title battle. All games start at 4 30 p.m.

Asheboro Thomasville McCrary Eagles McCrary Adams-Millis White Sox Adams-Millis Park White Sox Meacham Charlie Bryant Ragan- Maurice Cubs Bossong Indians

Goodman Favored In Western Meet

Omaha Neb July 14 Johnny Goodman of Omaha the last amateur to win the national open is the favorite at the Western Amateur after rounds of 68 and 68 at Happy Hollow. Defending champion Charlie Yates of Atlanta did not compete in qualifying as 31 players bid for match today.

Omaha Neb Charlie Yates Atlanta Happy Hollow Nebraska Atllantan Rodney Bliss Colorado Springs Yates Johnny Goodman Goodman

Fights Last Night: Baer, Pirrone and Lomski Victors

Oklahoma City saw Max Baer knock out Jimmy Merriott in Tulsa while Paul Pirrone stopped Ralph Chong in Newark. Leo Lomski outpointed Eddie Boyle in Chicago and Harry Schuman edged Roy Sailey in Miami. Ben Brown defeated Young Terry in Baltimore and Buck Everett beat Al Delaney in Washington.

Oklahoma City Max Baer Livermore Calif Jimmy Merriott Tulsa Okla Newark N. J Paul Pirrone Cleveland Ralph Chong New Orleans Chicago Leo Lomski Aberdeen Wash Eddie Boyle Miami Harry Schuman Roy Sailey Baltimore Ben Brown Atlanta Young Terry Trenton Washington Buck Everett Aif Delaney Buffalo

Life Saving Classes Begin At Y.M.C.A.

Peter Hairston of the American Red Cross begins a two week life saving class at the YMCA pool. Registration is open for Junior and Senior Life Savers awards. Daily instruction starts at 3 p m each afternoon.

Peter Hairston American Red Cross Red Cross

Bossong Indians Win First Half in Inter-City League

The Bossong Indians clinched the first half title in the Inter-City Industrial league. Critics say the club won by exploiting every weak ball and making base hits while remaining smooth in play. Supporters credit smart hitting and solid teamwork to stay ahead.

Bossong Indians Judge Landis Bossong

Indians Rise With Miracle Pitching In Half Race

Bossong fielded two top flight pitchers as Max Lanier and Charlie Wentz delivered miraculous wins amid heavy hitting. Hal Johnson Phairi Shoffnmer and Sally Newman aided the Indians who rode strong pitching to the lead while John son led league hitting at above .450 under constant pressure at the plate.

Bossong St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Daffy Dean Indians Max Lanier Southpaw Charlie Wentz Hal Johnson Phairi Shoffnmer Sally Newman Johnson

Baseball scouts probe Inter-City league action in Finchfield

Fred Hunter of the Boston Red Sox scouted Inter-City league players in Finchfield. He praised the new ballpark and talked with Doak Finch about Red Sox farm training there next spring. The piece also notes other major league scouts arriving and adds a Mail Bag with local scheduling requests and notices from Ben Jones and Len about boxing.

Fred Hunter Boston Red Sox Chatham Blanketeers Ragan-Maurice Cubs Finchfield Fred Doak Finch Red Sox Hunter T. W. Moore Lucky Strike Durham Robert W. Hutchins, Jr Spencer High Point Winston-Salem Greensboro Bill Bailey Ben Jones Salvation Army Eiides Len

Duke Colgate clash eyed as top South gridiron draw

Ted Mann of Duke and Bob Madry of North Carolina have begun prepare for a fall bulletin detailing coaches and players. Madry’s column will cover the UNC squad with exhaustive notes. Mann plans Duke’s Colgate game at Durham on September 26 and seeks permission to use the bulletin heading. The game is billed as a major South attraction likely to surpass last year’s Duke Carolina attendance record.

Ted Mann Duke University Bob Madry University of North Carolina Madry Mann Duke Colgate Durham Ted South

Rare Triple Play by Softball Catcher in Monror

In Monror Michigan on July 14 a rare softball triple play was completed in the first inning between Consolidated and Dentists. Rob Beck's grounder to Allan Kronbach led to Elmer Frank tagging a runner at home, then Frank's throw to first nabbed another, and a series of throws from Vackler and Nelson closed the sequence with Frank making all three outs.

Monror Mich Consolidated Dentists Rob Beck Allan Kronbach Elmer Frank Beck Prank Vackler Heck Wrank Pred Nelson Frank

White Sox Aim To Win The 1936 Killer Title

Chicago White Sox under James Dykes chase the 1936 killer prize after eight wins in 11 starts. Injuries plagued players like Haas Appling Kreevich Morrissey and Rosenthal, yet App Radcliff and others still ranked among league leaders as the Sox won four of five from Cleveland and two of three from Boston before taking series from the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The team hopes a strong finish will crown them champions.

Earl Hilligan Associated Press Chicago Chicago White Sox James Joseph Dykes White Sox New York Yankees New York Sox Cleveland Boston Ruppert Rifles Yankee Stadium Mule’ Haas Luke Appling Mike Kreevich Joe Morrissey Larry Rosen Thal St. Paul Ray Rip) Rade Lecuvely App Radcliff Lou Gehrig New

Hickman Meets Henry Graber In Pro Wrestling Main Event

Tennessee powerhouse Herman Hickman returns to High Point arena to wrestle German Henry Graber in Curtis Denning's weekly card. Hickman has defeated top contenders in New Orleans Tampa and Houston while Graber has beaten stars like Little Beaver and Scotty Dawkins. Scotty Dawkins and George Harben open the show with a brawling style card promises nonstop action.

Herman Hickman Tennessee Cannonball Wake Forest High Point Arena Henry Graber Curtis Denning Herman Hickman George Zamarias New Orleans Tony Galenty Tampa Fla Karl Sarpolis Houston Graber High Point Little Beaver Scotty Dawkins George Harben

Criticher 19 Still Breaking Records at Bonneville Salt Flats

Captain George Eyston and the Speed Of The Winds set new land speed marks at Bonneville Salt Flats during a 48 hour run. Distances reached included 5 000 miles at 142.61 mph and 24 hours at 149.16 mph. New records topped the old French marks held by Montlhery and others, with multiple mile targets improved.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah George Eyston Salt Flats Montlhery Perrot Dhome Girod France Eyston John Cobb London Cobb

Seeded Stars Swing Into Action Today

Seeded players with byes began the second round of the South Carolina open tennis tournament in Charleston. Notable seeds Frank Guernsey Orlando Florida and Archie Henderson Chapel Hill North Carolina were absent but expected later. Remaining seeds include Doyle New Orleans Louisiana Joe Lucia Houston Texas Russell Rabbitt Atlanta Roswell Lee Miami Williard Silcox Charleston and Peyre Kennedy Spartanburg South Carolina.

Charleston N. C Frank Guernsey Orlando Fia Archie Henderson Chapel Hill Doyle New Orleans Joe Lucia Houston Tex Russell Rabbitt Atlanta Roswell Lee Miami Pla Peyre Kennedy Spartanburg 8. C Williard Silcox

Domestic worker permit surge in 1930s England

In 1932 England issued 2028 permits for foreigners to work as domestic servants and in 1933 the total rose to more than 3500, reflecting a rapid expansion of household labor allowances for foreign workers.

England

U. S. Olympic Budget Is Balanced and Cars Ready for Hamburg

U S Olympic budget nearly balanced as about 375 athletes prepare to sail on the Manhattan for Hamburg. Treas. Gustavus T. Kirby reports field hockey with 3223 dollars, women’s swimming 3500 dollars, and women’s track 3328 dollars needed by noon or squads may be cut. Gate receipts from Randall’s Island could cover deficits, boosting women’s swimming to 17 from 10.

Manhattan Randall's Island Gustavus T. Kirby American Olympic Committee Uncle Sam Kirby New York Randall’s Island

Hippo and Whale Eat Small Objects Despite Big Jaws

The whale and hippopotamus boast large mouths yet prey on tiny items. Hippos graze on reeds and river grasses while whales feed on small crustaceans, highlighting a paradox of size and diet.

Airmail Transport Industry Celebrates 10th Birthday

The airmail transport industry marked its tenth anniversary this spring, reflecting a decade of rapid expansion and new flight routes. Speeches highlighted milestones, safety improvements, and the growing role of air logistics in global mail delivery.

Sunday School Loop Meeting Tonight Promises League Action

The High Point Sunday School Recreation Association invites members to First Church at 8 o'clock for important league matters. Representatives from the Sunday School and Recreation committees urged to attend as season acts are discussed. Baseball and horseshoe schedules include Wesley Memorial versus Friends, Emmanuel Lutheran versus Church of God, and more across Richardson Street, Pickett, and City Lake venues.

High Point Sunday Sc Recreation Association Sion Wesley Memorial Friends Richardson St Episcopal First M. Rye High School Emmanuel Lutheran Church of God Pickett

Church of God Soft Team Defeats Greensboro Club, 9 to 5

The Church of God Soft team remained undefeated yesterday afternoon after edging the Greensboro Umpires Club by 9 to 5. J Walden and Davis led the winners at bat in a tight, competitive contest.

Church of God Soft Greensboro Altan Umpires Club J. Walden Davis

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