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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
12
Add Warren praises Ray Matulewicz at Duke after his collegiate career as he nears a pro future. Warren cites undefeated marks and Olympic and national titles, plus high praise from Tunney and reporters, as he plans a Sept Macon bout and a Lonnie Blackwelder test.
New York sports round up notes chatter about Joe Medwick possibly becoming a 100000 dollar purchase for the Cubs next season. Carl Hubbell shows form, and Mike Jacobs is ridiculed. Max Schmeling’s tax refunds are mentioned along with unresolved tax claims. Don Lash aims for police work after school, with Jimmy Smith eyed as his successor. Stan Harris refutes reports of being washed up at Washington.
The note cites Bill Til den on Davis cup bets and Parker with Grant running fast. The New York Herald Tribune names Gabby Hartnett as Bill Terry successor if he leaves active duty, raising questions how to pry Hartnett from the Cubs. Steve ONeill’s Cleveland exit after the season is urged, while Bradley’s denial is requested.
Russell Robbitt of Atlanta moved closer to the title in the South Carolina open at Charleston. He defeated Alex Cuszzy of Chattanooga 6-2 6-3 in the third round. Bernie Frank of Miami seeded No. 5 beat Chester Ward of Spartanburg 7-5 8-6. Willard Silcox defaulted to WB Marcum of St. Petersburg.
The City Lake park amphitheatre hosts a 40 round heavyweight bout between Ray Matulewicz and Russell Baker with a supporting card featuring Granger Lewis and Lonnie Blackwelder. Matulewicz seeks his fifth pro win as Baker boasts 34 victories in 36 starts and a recent win over Charlie Marshall.
Ty Cobb, in San Francisco, says Dizzy Dean could become the greatest pitcher by blending natural talent with Mathewson style strategy. He cites Dean's potential to outdo past greats if he concentrates on batter weakness and strategic pitching. Cobb, retired on a California farm, praises Dean and would prefer him on the Cardinals staff over Hubell or Gomez.
The Pan American games open tonight at Dallas Cotton Bowl under a state canopy with about 200 athletes from North South and Central America. The ceremony features four clothed Indian runners and marks the start of a four day event with 13 competitions and no team scoring. Individual event winners will be awarded in tomorrow night’s events.
Raleigh July 15 Stuart Alexander who won the first annual Carolina public links golf tournament Monday is recovering from an emergency appendicitis operation he had at a local hospital yesterday.
The Giants regain sole NL lead as Cubs struggle and Pirates and Cardinals stay within reach. Hank Leiber joins Polo Grounds lineup while Carl Hubbell dazzles with another four hit game. Yankees extend winning streak to eight, DiMaggio and Gehrig post milestones as Detroit and St Louis hot on their heels.
Mexico City reports Jai alai has become the nation’s favorite sport, surpassing bull fighting in popularity as of July 15. The shift reflects rising urban interest and new venues boosting the game nationwide.
Results yesterday show New York defeated Detroit 10 to 2, Cleveland beat Washington 11 to 3, Chicago won 6 to 4 against Philadelphia, and Boston triumphed over St. Louis 15 to 6.
Boston defeated Chicago 2 to 1 while New York led Pittsburgh 4 to 12. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 2 as St. Louis faced Philadelphia with rain in the forecast.
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