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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

8

Adams-Millis White Sox Defeat Triangle 6-3 at Willis Park

Adams-Millis White Sox stay undefeated in local circles with a sharp 6-3 victory over Triangle. Red Phelps tossed steady innings while Gate Smith and Perry led with timely hits and a late seventh inning rally sealed the win.

Adams-Millis White Sox Triangle Willis Park White Sox Big Red Phelps Adams-Millis Blow Cooper Aunt Pierce Charlie Young Young Adams-Mills Perry Wilson Smith Adame Millis Gate Smith Reg Dawson Dawson Klutz Triangle Rooters Morehead Weisner Philps Rush Red Frazier Cooper Phelps Martin Frazier Adams Millis Adrhpoa Adrhpoa Cooper Newm Pierce Stonelle Harrisss Fraziere Youngss Martino Prug

Sports Roundup from New York on June 12 Highlights

A breezy sports digest covers Sammy Snead’s hypothetical reaction to Philly statue, Tony Galento at Asbury Park and Orange, Do minic Di Maggio’s batting slump, and various notes. It mentions the Newcastle handicap, Hank Greenberg rumours, ringside pews order for Louis vs Galento, St. Louis Browns funding talk, Teddy Kralovic's second perfect game, Galento Louis talk, Branch Rickey and Larry MacPhail hat swap, Johnny Bulla in the Open, and a Yankee reliever with three curve types.

New York Sammy Snead William Penn Philly City Hall Tony Galento Asbury Park Orange P. S Dominic di Maggio Detroit Wolves Hank Greenberg Winter Haven Giants City Hall Mike Jacobs N. Y. Bar Association St. Louis Browns Teddy Kralovic Johnstown N. Y Vander Meer Gloversville Branch Rickey Larry MacPhail Johnny Bulla Chicago Harvard Yale Tenth Avenue Tech Johnny Murphy Yankees

National Open prospects and semipro tourney notes

The piece notes Tommy Wright of Knoxville tied the low qualifying score at the National Open with 68 64 132 on East Lake in Atlanta and asks where he finished. It mentions Brooklyns manager Larry McPhail in the ledger, a Triangles vs Adams Millis close game, and state semipro tourney July 9 19 with High Point fielding strong teams. Carl Dann at Nashville defends Southern Amateur while Dana questions match play in golf championships and Bobby Dunkelberger eyes dethroning Dann.

Tommy Wright Knoxville Tenn East Lake Atlanta Tony Lazzeri Wilting William Terry Polo Grounds East River Larry McPhail Brooklyns Terry Triangles Adams- Millis High Point A M’s Lucky Strike Durham Cigarette Makers Roanoke Rapids Tommy Byrne Wake Forest Luckies Wichita Carl Dann Nashville Dana

Tourists Lead Slips Amid Tight Piedmont Stand

Asheville’s Tourists held a two and a half game edge after another loss, as a crowded chase pack including Rocky Mount Portsmouth Charlotte and Richmond closed in. Al Cheney led the Tourists with seven hits in a 4 1 victory. Richmond beat Norfolk 9 3 while a second game was called at darkness tied 5 5.

Chariaitte Jonah Asheville Rocky Mount Durham Portsmouth Charlotte Richmond al Cheney Red Sox Tourists Munger Petrushkin Reed Richards Colitis Norfolk Shuman Ferrell Stewart Bucs Bulls Evans Deforge Yount Curry McHenry Oliver Hunt Winston-Salem Twin City

Byrne Pitching Leads Owls To 3-0 Shutout Victory

Roanoke Rapids Owls, state semi pro champions, defeated the Lucky Strike team 3 to 0 in Roanoke Rapids as Tommy Byrne held Durham to two hits. The left hander avenged Saturday's 3-2 loss and helped the Owls defend their title.

Enterprise Roanoke Rapids Tommy Byrne Durham Roanoke Rapids Owls Byrne

Teenie Dallas Qualifying Play Opens Today at Emerywood

Women golfers start qualifying at Emerywood Country Club for the Teenie Dallas trophy ahead of next week’s tournament. Qualifying runs through Saturday as defending champion Mrs. Matt Wall aims to retain her title. Pro Andy Merrilees requests a correction on the President's Cup dates noting the first round ends Wednesday.

Emerywood Country Club Matt Wall Andy Merrilees

40 Years Old And Still Polo's Best

Tommy Hitchcock, nearing age 40, leads the United States to a 9-4 win over Britain in the International Polo series at Westbury. Team play centers on Hitchcock as the pivotal hub, securing the second straight victory after an 11-7 opener, with 21 000 fans watching.

Tommy America Polo Hitchcock Old Westbury Hitchcock & Co

Engineers Plan to Use Propellers to Slow Planes

Engineers plan to reverse propeller pitch to slow planes by reversing airflow. The change directs the airstream forward, increasing maneuverability of large aircraft.

State Championship Game At Susman Field High Point

Susman Field hosts a state championship game with L'ky Strike and opponent, final score 2 to 3. Pitchers Mitchell McArthur Byrne and Nethercutt contributed on the mound for their teams in a tight contest.

Susman High Point Rhe Mitchell McArthur Byrne Nethercutt

Dann Sees Match Play as Poor Choice for Champion

Florida's Carl Dann Jr. argues match play is the poorest method to crown a golf champion. At Belle Meade County Club in Nashville he defends the Southern championship against a field of Dixie players, eyeing a return to 72-hole medal play.

Kenneth Gregory Nashville Tenn Florida Carl Dann, Jr Orlando Ace Bellemade Country Club Dixie Dann Fred Haas, Jr New Orleans Sam Perry Birmingham Ala Reuben G. Bush Chasteen Harris Memphis

Theatre Sponsor Creates Wichita Semi-Pro Baseball Club

In Wichita Kansas O F Sullivan owner of the Civic Theater sponsored a semi pro baseball club during the National Semi Pro Baseball Tournament. The unusual partnership paired theatre sponsorship with local sports in a one year effort.

a_ theatre Wichita Kan O. F. Sullivan Civic Theater

Flatbush Dodgers Endures Wild Scraps In Reds Split

Brooklyn fans packed Ebbets Field as the Dodgers split a two game set with the Cincinnati Reds losing the opener 3-1 in ten innings before winning 9-8 in 11. The Reds led 3-0 before Babe Phelps cleared the bases with a double and Billy Werber wild throw sparked Brooklyn’s late rally.

Brooklyn Kings County Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Ebbets Field Cincinnati Dodgerites REDS Hugh Casey Babe Phelps Leo Durocher Johnny Hudson Billy Werber St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Losit Bill Jurges Alex Kampouris Giants BEES CUBS Chicago Cubs Boston Bees Boston New York Yankees St. Louis Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Joe Kuhel Chicago Jim Tabor Red Sox Jeff Heath Tribe Detroit Washington Senators

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Reported Across Regions

Yesterday's results show multiple leagues with scores across the American League National League and minor circuits. Notable items include Skeets Dickey identified as first string catcher for the Oklahoma City Texas League club and billed as brother of Yankees legend Bill Dickey.

Oklahoma City Mule Haas Skeets Dickey Bill Dickey Yankees

Mammoth Trophy to be awarded to 1939 semi pro champions

One of the largest trophies ever made by R. Wallace & Sons of Wallingford Connecticut will be awarded to the 1939 national semi pro champions, winners of the annual tournament at Wichita Kansas on August 23.

R. Wallace & Sons, Silversmiths Wallingford

Stallings Jr Joins Chattanooga Lookouts After Georgia Graduation

Athens Ga June 12 George Stallings Jr son of the former Boston Braves manager will join the Chattanooga Lookouts after graduating from the University of Georgia.

Athens George Stallings, Jr Boston Braves Chatttanooga Lookouts University of Georgia

Shute Trails Two Finalists By 8 Strokes

The National Open at Spring Mill enters a second playoff day as Craig Wood and Byrom Nelson duel for the title after tying in regulation and extra rounds. Wood, who survived a dangerous last hole mishap, posted a 67 chase, while Nelson and Wood press the weary field toward a dramatic finish.

Gayle Talbot Philadelphia Craig Wood Byrom Nelson Spring Mill Ralph Guldahl de Shute Woody Nelson Denny Wood Nelson George von Elm Ellie Burke Inverness Wood Nelson

Former Stars to Celebrate Centennial in Cooperstown

Baseball legend Abner Doubleday is honored as Cooperstown hosts a centennial celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the sport. Major figures Eddie Collins Ty Cobb Babe Ruth and Cy Young headline all star rosters chosen for the dedicatory game and both leagues will be represented.

Cooperstown N. Y Abner Doubleday Doubleday Vee Eddie Collins Hans Wagner Centennial Ty Cobb Z. Speaker Babe Ruth Walter Joeson Grover Cleveland Alexan Sisler Connie Mack Cy Young Nap Lajoie

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