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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
2
In mid 20th century baseball report The United Press notes that 13 of 30 minor leagues remain as several fold or disband. Night games boost attendance in the American and Pacific Coast leagues. Salaries trimmed and franchises shifted amid widespread financial strain.
Greensboro Patriots drop 6-5 in 11 innings to Wilmington Pirates as Chapman fans 13 but walks 12, while Winston-Salem Twins edge Durham 4-3 in 16 innings and Raleigh Capitals fall to Hornets 6-0 on July 26 in Charlotte.
Goat Walker delivered a strong performance as Lyle allowed seven strikeouts and two bases on balls while teammates slugged 12 hits, including two home runs and multiple doubles. Culbreth and McCaughey also homered in the win.
Wilmington shortstop Schaacht crashed a home run for his only hit of the game, providing the sole offensive highlight in a lopsided victory.
A fluke single credited to the batter followed a misplay by Bryan as the second inning unfolded, giving the team a fortunate early run and shifting momentum in a tight game.
American coaches say the pole vault and running high jump look like clear events for the United States in the upcoming Olympics. The field features strong contenders from Japan and Haiti in the long jump, while U S athletes Graber Miller Spitz Van Osdel Johnson vie for titles in vault and high jump.
Philadelphia July 26 Ex local player Johnny Jones was signed by Connie Mack's Athletics after Doc Cramer's left shoulder injury. Jones, a left handed hitter who batted near .370 at Albany, got the break when Cramer was hurt and joined the club as a utility outfielder. Cramer will miss weeks with a sling and surgery is not needed. If Oakland leads the Yankees, Cramer may still play in the World Series.
The Philadelphian baseball player Jones spent seasons in the Piedmont League with the Durham Bulls and Henderson club, then joined Dan Boone's High Point roster last season after a full stint as a Pointer. He moved to the Albany team in the Eastern League before that circuit disbanded less than two weeks ago leaving him an out of work floater awaiting his next big break.
Romero the youngest on the American track squad aims to score in the hop and jump. Bowman, seasoned, may push past 49 feet while Japan pursues a lead with Oda, Nambu, and Oshima. Oda has cleared over 51 feet as the U S team includes Furth replacing Casey. Barber's partners Gordon and Redd swing for 25 foot marks, all aiming for the top six scoring slots.
Two men on base in the ninth knotted the game when Veltman scored. The decisive sequence included a Martin double, an infield hit by Malay, and Leiber’s fielder’s choice that allowed Martin to score for the winning run.
Memphis Tenn July 26 The Southern Lawn Tennis Association president A K Tigrett defends Cliff Sutter and Bryan Grant withdrawing from the Seabright invitation. He says southern players cost of travel after elimination is a real issue but no action will be taken unless formal charges are filed.
Steven Hammas from Pittsburgh edged Lee Ramage of San Diego in a 10 round bout held in Los Angeles, winning by decision. Ramage entered the fight with momentum but Hammas controlled the pace and landed cleaner shots.
The scoreboard shows Philadelphia defeating New York 8 to 7. Only one game is listed with Detroit at St Louis noted as rain affecting play.
H. C. Roberson's nine yesterday afternoon overwhelmed Boston 15 to 1. The winners collected 19 hits led by Culler and Sechrest with home runs and Harvey and Yokley adding triples. Boston struggled, Sechrest limited to six hits as Harv and Yokley powered Roberson offense.
ASHEVILLE July 26 Defending champion Jane Cothran of Greenville S S unentered but expected for the annual Biltmore Forest invitation golf tournament for women. Qualifying round slated today as about 40 entries are anticipated. Players listed include Daisy Rice Bartlett Lois Quatterbaum Mrs Robert S Fuller Mary Rogers Dean Van Landingham and Mrs W H Willard.
Associated Press notes the Yankees face a uncertain future despite strong rookies like Ruth Combs Lazzeri and Sewell. It cites need for revamping under Joe McCarthy while highlighting the Athletics and Indians as strong contenders and noting George Haas's ninth inning homer for Philadelphia.
Atlanta reports six of ten defending state golf champions retained their titles in 1932. Gordon Smith of Mobile Darden Hampton of Chattanooga and Berry Wilson of Louisville were defeated. Eugene Mills of Raleigh was ineligible. Emmett Spicer of Memphis won Tennessee and Walter Cope of Mobile won Alabama. Jack Toomer of Jacksonville also claimed Florida, with other young champions across Georgia North Carolina Mississippi and Kentucky.
National League leaders include P Waner of the Pirates at bat and 137 hits with Klein of the Phillies at 144 hits. Pitching leader Swetonic of the Pirates with 11 2 and Warneke of the Cubs 15 3. American League top hitters Foxx of the Athletics and Simmons of the Athletics lead multiple categories. Pitching leader Allen of the Yankees 8 2 and Gomez 17 5 details included.
Arlington Park hosts the Arlington Matron Stakes for fillies and more at a mile and a furlong with a gross value over 12000 dollars. Tred Avon owned by S. L. Labrot of Baltimore is the favorite.
Mickey Walker delivered a solid right to the jaw a minute after the opening bell to stop Salvatore Ruggi rell o in one round at Dreamland Park. The state athletic commission delayed purses for both principals as they reviewed the bout. John H. Flood and Joseph A. Maloney attended and ordered the hold.
Mule Haas hits a game deciding home run with one on in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Athletics to an 8 to 7 victory over the Yankees in a dramatic come from behind win.
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