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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1937

Page

7

Parker Delivers Davis Cup Triumph for United States

Frankie Parker of Milwaukee beat Charles Hare 6 2 6 4 6 2 to clinch the Davis Cup for the United States against Great Britain in Wimbledon. The victory gave the U S its first cup since 1927 and completed a decisive three points in the five match series. Don Rudge vs Bunny Austin remained as an exhibition.

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Hemp Clashes With White Sox Tomorrow Crucial East-West Series Open Today

The Giants and White Sox enter important East West series as second place clubs in their leagues. Giants fight to reclaim first while the White Sox aim to stay in pace with the Yankees. Giants rely on aging arms and fielding gaps. Chicago carries a sturdy lineup without big names.

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Football Year Round Business Says Alabama Coach

Atlanta July 27. Frank Thomas says football is a year round business for Alabama. He explains spring practice, recruiting freshmen, contacting high school players, and coordinating with other coaches fill the coach’s calendar. Even summer golf turns to football talk and planning with colleagues.

Atlanta Frank Thomas Alabama Tommy Thomas Notre Dame Ofice

Corner Notes on Sports and Local Life

A collage of odds and ends from local sports and society. Mentions Frank Bruton Hoyle Bruton and baseball lore, 1918 Charlotte versus Columbia pennant chase, Dizzy Dean and Jesse Haines talk, City Lake amateur games, Babe Didrickson golf, and Donald Budge’s Davis Cup triumph.

Stecher to Meet Tiger Joe Marsh in High Point main event

Youthful star Joe Stecher and rival Tiger Joe Marsh square off in the feature bout at High Point arena Friday night. The sensational Wyo. wrestler defeated Ivan Mikéloff last week and seeks to extend his winning streak against the rugged Nebraskan.

Joe Stecher Neré Tiger Joe Maren Wyoming High Point Arena Yoming Joe Ivan Mikéloff Curt Denning Joe Maral Young Stacher le Powey Oung Stacher Arth Qiso

Wrestling Last Night In New England Highlights

A garbled AP wire report from Portland and nearby cities lists match results with multiple names and scores across several venues. Specific outcomes are unclear, but mentions two of three falls and various fighters in Boston Jersey City and New York areas.

Portland Manuelee Mexico Netcare New York Akelstein Alifax John Burges Boston Jersey City

American Games Today Matches Set Across Major Cities

NBA style slate features St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Washington, and Cleveland at Philadelphia with league action expected across arenas.

St. Louis Boston Detroit New York Chicago Washington Clevelaria Philadelphia

National baseball schedule with marquee matchups

Brooklyn at Chicago. Pontes at Pittsburgh. New York at St. Louis. Boston at Cincinnati. The list outlines upcoming games involving major teams across cities and venues.

Brooklyn Chicago Pontes Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Boston Cincinnati

Results from yesterday's games and matchups

Shelby defeated Salisbury 8 to 5 and Landis won 4 to 0 over Lexington. Mooresville visits Cooleettiee in rainy conditions as Newton-Cossover topped Thomasville 3 to 0.

Gue Salisbury Newton-Conover Thomasville Saliqoury Shelby Landis Lexington Cooleemee Mooresville Salisbury A. Mooresville Cooleettiee Newton-Cossover

Tommies Fall as Twins Win 3-0 on Finchfield

In Newton-Conover, Lindbé outpitched Livengood to give the Twins a 3-0 victory. Connor of High Point batted brilliantly with four hits. Henry added two hits for Newton-Conover while Eat! Connor starred at the plate for the Twins.

Thomasville Tommies Newton-Conover Twins Lindbé Livengood Finchfield Lindsey Eat! Connor High Point Cororer Tomas le Ae Aa Miller Er- Gerdeman Ates Fae Henry Layton Novak Wedo Milier Gerdeman Paest Mueller Ville Balla Livengood i Av Melton

Tommies Break Even During Past Week

Thomasville Tommies posted a balanced week with Jimmy Canty leading at .304 and Jessia Pinkston continuing to top the team in hitting. Darr Sheely, injured in the All-Star game and sidelined in Lexington, remains listed.

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Boxing results from Chicago and other cities last night

The report lists several boxing bouts with winners by decision or points. Davey Day defeated Durso in Chicago, Alberto Lovell outpointed Clarence Blaick in Baltimore, and Richard Hernandez beat Tobias in New York.

Chicago Davey Day Johnny Durso Louisville Los Angeles Alberto Lovell Argentina Clarence Blaick Baltimore Richard Hernandez Fia Tobias New York Roms Jrovinds Alvarez

Junior Order Loses To Church Of God In League Softball

The Church of God softball team defeated the Junior Order 16 to 8 yesterday afternoon on the Grimes Street diamond. Stoker Brown and Carrick led at the plate with two hits each and three players drove in runs.

Church of God Grimes Street Stoker Brown Carrick Fit

Enterprise Beats M. E. Church 5-4 In League Game

The Enterprise remained undefeated in the Commercial football league with a 5 to 4 win over M E Church. Final scores show Enterprise 100 100 21 and M E Church 200 002 00 with Ridge Patterson Chakales Dudley and R Short contributing to the game.

M. EE. Church Seora

Local Baseball Scores From North Carolina Hints

Asheville defeated Charlotte 1 to 0 in the opening game. Richmond and Rocky Mount combined for four runs. Portsmouth played at Winston-Salem with rain delaying play. Norfolk and Durham games were also rained out.

Behind The Curtains Of Baseballs Hidden Hands

A historical look at club trainers and coaches shaping pennants through skillful treatment and psychology. Denny Carroll and Del Baker are highlighted for their pivotal roles with the 1924 35 Tigers, aiding players like Hank Greenberg and guiding pitchers with pitch readouts and massages.

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Coach as Middleman in Managerial Role Sparks 1914 Controversy

The coach helps with strategy and pitching, often mediating between players and management. In 1914 the Phillies fired Pat Moran, but players resisted and pressed to keep him, seeking influence over team leadership.

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National Amateur golf tourney opens for 158 berths

In New York, 550 amateurs compete in two qualifying rounds for 158 remaining berths in the national championship. The event runs Aug 28 at Alderwood Country Club in Portland Oregon after rounds on two courses nationwide.

Associated Press New York Simon Pikres Alderwood Country Clubs Portland Ore

Amateur golf qualifiers set for Port and Ore championship

In Asheville on July 27, fourteen North Carolinians seven South Carolinians and one Tennesseean competed in district qualifying rounds for five races in the National Amateur championship at Port and Ore starting in August. Morning and afternoon rounds were held at the Iltmore Forest country club course.

Asheville Portand Ore Iltmore Forest Country Club

Fights to decide playoff berth set for three-city doubleheader

Rocky Mount suffers a pair of losses in Richmond dimming chances for upper bracket ascent while Charlotte splits with Asheville Tourists. Heyer leads Richmond with four hits, Yarter and Starr contribute multi hit games as rain delays reshuffle tonight’s schedule featuring Rocky Mount at Richmond Winston-Salem at Portsmouth Norfolk at Durham and Asheville at Charlotte.

Richmond Rocky Mount Red Sox Charlotte Asheville Sting Anderson Yers Griseld Yartér Colt Heyer Réd Sox Waiah

Yankees Arrive as Giants Face Cubs in Tight Stretch

New York sports roundup notes the Yankees arriving with a bout of flu like symptoms and Tommy Farr arguing with Mike Jacobs over head gear while training. It also mentions Joe Louis meeting Tommy Farr for a formal commission signing and Mob Mungo undergoing tonsil surgery as the Western trip begins to test the Giants against the Cubs.

New York Wall Street Ah Budge and Co Yankees Tommy Farr Mike Jacobse Tommy Joe Louis Boxing Commission Giants Cubs Wale Mungo

Tuffy Leemans Rejoins Giants for Next Season

Former George Washington backfield star Tuffy Leemans is signed to play for the New York Giants next season. The Kansas City Blues sale to the Yankees was aided by doctor ordered retirement of former Cub catcher Johnny Kling.

Tuffy Leemans George Washington New York Football Giants Yanks Kansas City Blues Johnny Kling

Baseball figures vie for MVP honors across leagues

Worcester, Massachusetts writes Steve Markiewicz predicts Joe DiMaggio and Lou Fette as top players in the two major leagues. Don Barnes of the Browns debates Rogers Hornsby as manager, claiming Hornsby wouldn’t last. Finnish heavyweight Guifian Barland plans January return after illness. multiple names and notes illustrate the day’s scattered sports chatter.

Steve Markiewicz Worcester Mase Joe@ DiMaggio Lou Fette Bees O. BK Louis Don Barnes Browns Rogers Hornsby Bpason Barnes Hornsby Gufifian Barlahd New York

Mak Schmeling Set for October Bout in Loulé Fight

Zach Heat, once a police officer in Kansas City, now runs a fishing camp at Cinquépan Springs, Missouri. He is mentioned alongside Mak Schmeling planning a fight in October against Loulé, with Jo referenced in relation to the match.

Mak Schmeling Loulé Zach Héat Brooklyn Swatter Rune & Fishing Camp Cinquépan Springs Zach Kansas City

Intersity Loop Contest Set for Willis Park

A loop contest is slated for Willis Park with tomorrows games featuring Hemp at Adams-Millis and Wisacsett at McCrary.

Willis Park

Hemp vs Adams-Millis White Sox Aim For Third Place

Hemp meets Adams-Millis White Sox at Willis Park at 4 PM as third place in the Inter-City league standings hinges on the result. Wis­cassetta from Albemarle travels to Asheboro to face MecCray, league leaders and state champions, in a separate contest. Bossong rests, White Oak withdrew, and a Shaughnessy playoff pits Hemp Bossong Adams-Millis Wis­cassett to decide the league’s challenger to McCrary for the title.

Hemp Hi Point Adams- Millis White Sox Willis Park Wiscassett Albemarle Asheboro MecCrafg Bossong White Oak Adams-Millia White Sox Wiscassetta Crack Eagle Adams-Millis Shaughnessy McCrary Wichita Kans

Heavy schedule faces net stars in regional tennis

The report notes a dense slate of matches at the Mid Atlantic championships with players like Burwell and Barney Smith winning rounds. Frank Guernsey from Orlando did not defend his title, and rains disrupted play delaying several rounds.

Y Associated Press Charlotte Dass Petitors Mid-Atlantic Sama My Burwell Charlo Barney Smith Eastville Tenn George — No Knoxville Arge Frank Guernsey Orlando Fla

Early 17th Century Calls for an English Dictionary

The text notes that only at the start of the 17th century was the need for a dictionary recognized to improve English knowledge among English people. It highlights the shift toward standardizing language and acknowledging gaps in existing resources.

Candid Sports Banter Echoes Across 1920s Headlines

Lively chatter notes Damski completing his 16th AllAshic crossing in just over two years before an auto accident. Jack Dempsey comments on boxing. George Herman Ruth struggles with golf putting. Cubs pegged as National League favorites amid season chatter.

Ail Damski Jack Dempsey George Herman Ruth Cubs

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