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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
5
Hershey, Pennsylvania born Henry Picard tops the field after 36 holes at Cherry Hills as the 1938 National Open continues. Picard shot two 70s to lead a field of 60 heading into final 36 holes with Ralph Guldahl, Dick Metz, and others among the contenders.
Ernie Dugan defeats Bennie Mathis in a grappling match after Mathis led early. Referees drew heat as Dugan roared back to win in the final two falls. Paddy Ryan edged Red Robbie in a rough semi final with decisive first and third falls.
Behind pitcher Jack Peace the Lutherans edged Welch Memorial 4 to 3. Peace tied the game with three hits while McDowell and Lutiserans contributed two for four and Meredith accounted for Welch Memorial’s two hits. Final score 4 3.
Camden Orville Brown 225 Beaten Fred Grumbier two straight falls. Bend Jim Londos defeated Jim McMillen in two straight falls. Des Moines Bronko Nagurski of International Falls threw Bisignano 225 as Des Moines 38 54.
Baseball scores from the Sally League show Macon and Jacksonville 4 to 7, Greenville 5 to 7, Augusta 4 to 3, Spartanburg 2 to 2 with listed teams and unclear further details.
High Point Junior Legion baseballers won 9 to 5 at Finch Field to complete a two game sweep of Thomasville. Hussey earned the win with strong relief, Clinard took the loss, and Wilkins led Thomasville with three singles in four trips.
Chicago June 11 Billy Webb White Sox coach calls Stan Hack Cubs one of the best all around infielders in the National League in the last 12 years.
Charlotte Hornets saw their five game winning run halted by Durham Bulls in an 11 inning 10-4 defeat. Petticolas walked twice Trechock made an error loading the bases Doc Greene cleared them with a triple and Morris followed with an RBI hit.
Lou Chiosza of the New York Giants earns notice as a skilled ventriloquist in a feature from Bergen's Competition New York dated June 11. The report highlights his mastery of ventriloquism alongside his baseball role.
Opelo us La June 11 Al Schacht touring funny man of baseball broke toe while doing his act here.
Thomasville leads the league with a two day rest and hosts the Salisbury Bees at Finchfield tonight. The game starts at 8 15.
Red-haired Patty Berg of Minneapolis faces bronzed Mrs Opal S Hill of Kansas City in the 36 hole final at Oakhurst country club for the Trans Mississippi title. Defending champion Betty Jameson of San Antonio was 4 and 3 by Hill after outdriving her. Berg defeated Patty Newbold of Wichita 2 and 1.
The first national cross country championship will be staged with Michigan State University as host on November 21.
Atlanta beat Birmingham 7 to 6 while New Orleans topped Chattanooga 1 to 4. Knoxville registered 2 and Memphis 3 with Nashville in the mix.
Hazleton edge Albany 6 5. Williamsport beat Hartford 7 to 4. Wilkes-Barre won 9 to 4 against Binghamton. Elmira defeated Trenton 6 to 4.
Indianapolis downed by Louisville 3 to 9 as Kansas City posted 9 and Columbus 5 in scheduled games.
Northmouth beat Asheville 3 1 and Charlotte Durham, Rocky Mount Winston Salem and Richmond Norfolk faced rain or night games. In American League Chicago routed Boston 15 2 and New York defeated Cleveland 8 3 while Detroit crushed Washington 64. National League Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 3 2 and New York won 3 1 over St Louis. Boston Cincinnati rain and Brooklyn Chicago rain. In North Carolina State League Mooresville beat Shelby while Salisbury topped Cooleemee and Lexington defeated Landis. only games scheduled.
The schedule lists Durham versus Charlotte and Richmond versus Norfolk as matchups. Other games include Rocky Mount at Winston Salem and Portsmouth at Asheville. Immediate locations indicate regional pairings across the circuit.
A slate of games features Cleveland at New York with Ruffing facing St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago with Tietje opposing Caster, Detroit at Washington and New York at St Louis. Also Boston at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn at Chicago with listed pitchers Mungo and Lee.
Landis at Newton Conover and Salisbury at Thomasville games listed for 3 30 and 8 15 with Mooresville at Lexington Cooleemee at Shelby Valdene at Concord Gastonia at Lenoir Kannapolis at Hickory in the Carolina League Angier at Sanford Zebulon at Laurinburg Paytex at Erwin 4 7.
Newark defeated Baltimore in 11 innings, Jersey City shut out Toronto 4 0, and Montreal beat Baltimore 6 4 in a busy slate.
Earl Averill of the Cleveland Indians led the American League week with 11 hits and a .871 average to seize the top spot from Hal Trosky. In the National League Ernie Lombardi of the Reds raised his average to .400 for the week, climbing from fourth to first with a .859 mark. Standings of the first ten in each league.
Dugbeins Grocery and Beeson Hardware travel to Memorial Stadium in Greensboro tonight to face Greensboro Holkum Bread in a regional basketball game. The outcome and kickoff time are planned to be announced locally.
Mike Jacobs, promoter of major boxing venues in New York, says he will quit boxing after promoting the Louis Schmeling rematch at Yankee Stadium on June 22. He admits nerves and weight loss, boasts of a near monopoly in boxing interests, and hints at selling his empire for around a million dollars, while eyeing a return to Red Bank.
Jacobs guarantees the New York ballparks two shows a season and the Garden Bowl four. The rental is ten percent.
Sports writer recalls Speculator New York as a favorite training ground for boxers including Max Baer and Max Schmeling. Locals, Osbornes of the town, emphasize the camp’s air, scenery, and warm hospitality while noting Baer’s setback against Louis and the crowd’s fond memories of the region and its country cooking.
The article notes Schmeling appears more democratic and approachable. He now trains near the arena, not hidden in the woods, drawing crowds of 5 000 to 8 000 paying spectators for his Saturday and Sunday workouts.
The passage paints a scene of contentment with clear skies and pleasant nights, praising hospitality and food. It evokes a welcoming atmosphere and southern charm, suggesting a carefree, cheerful locale.
Judge General John J. Phelan leads boxing commission as Max seeks reinstatement for Joe Jacobs the American rep. Schmeling faces ban lift delay while Max Machon the trainer voices strongest support. Negotiations hinge on potential during June 22 bout and repeated wins.
Bill Dickey delivers two homers and clutch catches to spark the Yankees to an 8-3 win over Cleveland. His return from the hospital list cuts the Indians lead and helps New York move into sole second in the league.
In a top local horseshoe match at the Y courts Lexington overcomes High Point. Beck of Lexington loses the series but wins the final game 51 to 45 after Gray posts 95 ringers across three games to Beck 94. Lineups include Lexington Rumley Higgins Smith K Beck A Beck Allman Breech and High Point Thomas Warren Hoover Grissom Gray Houser Ridge.
Lou Traneparenti of Baltimore won a decision over Jimmy Litto of Philadelphia in a featherweight bout. Victor Corohado from New York outpointed Johnny Ruff of Atlantic City. Herman Massell defeated Gus Kelly in a light heavyweight bout. Frank Genovese from Toronto outpointed Lou Raymond in a middleweight clash. Sailor Born, from Plainfield, knocked out Joe Dilion in a junior lightweight fight.
A heated exchange features a taunt about calling out Joe Louis, signaling a potential clash between two prominent figures and raising questions about fearlessness and bravado in the buildup to a larger confrontation.
Max reaches peak conditioning midweek and boxes with strong response from logs. He exudes confidence as a fighter. Cautionary note echoes old hype about Barney Ross to temper expectations.
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