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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

16

Murphy Mountain Ramblers in Semi Pro Tourney Hot Streak

The Murphy Mountain Ramblers near Raleigh aim for the National Semi- Pro Congress tournament, travel 300 miles to Piedmont NC, and face strong regional competition as Goody's distributes sample headache powders to promotional entrants. Player Porter Vaughan debuts with the Athletics, amid local optimism for a standout season.

Murphy Mountain Ramblers Murphy General Assembly Hoey Raleigh Charleston W. Va Lexington Nashville Manteo

Bitsy Grant Defeats Henderson For Southern Tennis Title

In Charlotte on June 15 Bitsy Grant the Atlanta Atom defeated Archie Henderson of Chapel Hill 9-7 6-2 6-4 to win his ninth Southern singles title. Henderson advanced by beating Gardnar Mulloy while Grant defeated Billie Gillespie. Women’s semifinals saw Doris Hart and Nellie Sheer reach the final with Hart set to meet Sheer. Doubles results included Andrade-Sample taking women’s doubles and Hardie-PerO winning men’s doubles semifinals. Remaining events set for tomorrow.

Charlotte Bryan Grant Archie Henderson Chapel Hill N. C Atlanta Henderson University of North Carolina Grant Gardnar Mulloy Miami Fla Billie Gillespie Doris Hart Mrs. Martha Andrade Miss Sheer Miss Hart Andrade Catherine Sample Miss Mlennan Sara Comer Coral Gables Bill Hardie George Pero Dick McKee Earl Bartlett New Orleans Russell Bobbitt John Hyden Nashville Tenn Lou Faquin Memphis George Parks Mrs Comer Teddy Burwell David Jones Henderson and Mrs. Andrade

W. O. W All Stars Edge Wilmington Pirates 5 4

In Wilmington on Friday night the W. O. W All Stars of High Point edged the Pirates 5 to 4. Bob Haney earned the win with a strong pitching performance while Hayworth Frazier and Haney led the offense and Trogdea hit the Pirates hard with two hits.

Wilmington High Point Wilmington Pirates Bob Haney Hayworth Frazier Haney Trog

Lexington Beats Concord in Two Split with Weavers

Lexington defeats Concord 4 to 2 in the first game as Threlfall stars on the mound and Saab steals home. In the nightcap Concord edges Lexington 6 to 1 behind key late-inning hits led by Stahle Brown.

Lexington Concord Weavers Threlfall Saab Escador R. Como Subirrior Kb Cis Ek Vaughn S. Brown Baker Pare Kelly Smith Brown Pinkston Fitzgerald Posey Whitaker Rogers Escabor Young Cornelius Anderson Stahle Brown Concord Abrho Abrho Mauney If Vaughn Ss Kelley S.brown Kston G.brown Whit’ker F'zgerald Russello Gassoway Graham Butcher Abrho Abrheo Mauney Lston

Louis and Godoy set for 11th title defense at Yankee Stadium

Joe Louis prepares for his 11th heavyweight title defense by facing Arturo Godoy in a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium. Louis seeks another victory to cap a record reign while betting odds favor the champion at 1 to 6. Godoy vows to prove doubters wrong in the high profile championship showdown.

New York Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Arturo Godoy Marquis of Queensbury

Hanes Hosiery enters fourth annual semi pro tourney

Bona-Allens of Buford Georgia register to boost the Willis Park event to eleven teams. Hanes Hosiery, led by Ott Wooten, pushes for the title with Carl Snow Glen Levan Miles Carter and John Hemric while Winston-Salem rivals add depth including Hanes Knitters. The tournament opens with Industrial Day, Merchan ts Nights follow, and rivals Tomlinson Tate Oakdale Highland McCrary Triangle Jewel Adams Salisbury complete the field.

Hanes Hosiery Buford Bona-Allens Willis Park Winston-Salem Hosiery John Hemric Hanes Carl Snow Bona Allens Glen Levan Snow Phil Poole Joe McGee McGee South Atlantic Miles Carter Ott Wooten Rosy McMillan Thomasville Winston-Salem Winston Hosierymen Hanes Knitters Goody's Headache Powder Crew Merchants Tomlinson High Point Tate All-Stars Oakdale Jamestown Highland of McCrary Eagles Triangle of Jewel Cotton Mill Adams Millis Salisbury Mills Salisbury

Chicago Cubs trounce Be s here in Boston for eighth win

Chicago Cubs defeat the Boston Bees 11 to 5 in Boston as Larry French earns his eighth win of the season. Key bursts in the second and fourth innings drive the scoring, with Bill Posedel roughed up early and George Barnicle and Dick Coffman finishing.

Boston Chicago Cubs Bees Larry French Bill Posedel George Barnicle Joe Callahan Dick Coffman

Brooklyn Pitcher’s Brother Catches in Northeast Arkansas League

New York reports Hugh Casey of Brooklyn has a younger brother serving as catcher for Newport in the Northeast Arkansas League. The family connection links major league talent with minor league play during the season.

New York Hugh Casey Brooklyn Newport

Clay Courts Tourney Opens at River Forest Club

Helen Bernhard of New York and Seymour Greenberg of Chicago advance as the National Clay Courts tournament opens in River Forest. Bernhard, seeded second, routed Helen Bartavis 6-1 6-1, while Greenberg beat Marvin Carlock 6-1 6-2 6-4.

Chicago Helen Bernhard New York River Forest Club Miss Bernhard Helen Bartavis Seymour Greenberg Marvin Carlock Los Angeles Greenberg Chicago City John Shostrom Marshall Chambers Cincinnati William Talbert John Foreman Jack Kramer Belvidere Gardens Calif Ward Parker

Arnovich Traded to Reds for Rizzo by Phillies

Philadelphia June 15 Morrie Arnovich an out fielder is traded by the Phillies to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Johnny Rizzo announced by Phillies president Gerry Nugent.

Philadelphia Gerry Nugent Phillies Morrie Arnovich Cincinnati Reds Johnny Rizzo

Detroit Tigers Two Game Sweep of Senators in Doubleheader

Detroit defeated Washington 11 to 1 and 8 to 0 in a twin bill, with Buck Newsom and Johnny Gorsica earning the wins. Hank Greenberg homered twice in the opener as Detroit moved into second in the American League standings.

Buck Newsom Johnny Gorsica Detroit Tigers Senators Hank Greenberg Newsom Hobo Washington

Athletics defeat Cleveland 7-4 in seven innings

Philadelphia Athletics beat Cleveland 7-4 to even the series at one win each. Al Brancato drove in four runs and Wally Moses added two as Mel Harder was tagged for all seven A's runs through seven innings.

Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics al Brancato Wally Moses A’s Mel Harder Philad’phia Johnson Bell Siebert Keitner Hayes S.chap Mack Lillard Cam’el Ross Harder Hale Dobson Putiak

Giants Rise To Second In Flag Chase After 12 1 Victory

New York Giants overpower Pittsburgh 12 to 1 to move into second place in the National League. Hal Schumacher and Harry Danning sparked the win with multiple RBIs and strong hitting as Cincinnati lost to Brooklyn, tightening the NL standings.

Giants New York Hal Schumacher Harry Danning New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Abrho Handley Whead Elliott Moore Vaughn Young N.yo'ng Fletcher Dan’ing V'Robays Gustaine Jurges D'Maggio Witek Davis Schuer Fernandes Bowman Lanahan Lanning

Tommies Beat Moors Twice In Nightcap Romps 8-3

Thomasville Tommies win the second game of a doubleheader 8-3 against the Mooresville Moors. Five homers pace the Tommies rally as Miller picks up the win and J Jordan takes the loss. umpire details and box score portions are noted.

Enterprise Mooresville Thomasville Tommies Mooresville Moors Moors Tommies

Moseyville Cubs Triumph in Low-Scoring Tilt

Detailed box score shows Mooresville defeating Thomasville 7 to 4. Key players include Bohannon with two home runs, Hubal earning the win, Cozart taking the loss, and multiple players collecting RBIs and hits in a tightly contested game lasting 2 hours 25 minutes.

Hayes Secure Victory Despite Late Philadelphia Rally

Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 7. Pitching notes show Ross with 1 base on balls and 1 strikeout, Harder tossed 9 hits in 7 innings, Dobson 2 innings. Losing pitcher listed as Harder. Umpires Geisel Grieve Basil. Ged 2 05. Attendance about 4,000.

Col Sniceco Svivvaccassis Aia Mattick Herman Hack Matteck French Sisti Miller Mass Powell Wietelmann Barnicle Gleeson Nicholson Todd Dallesandro Ross West Moore Hassett Chicago Boston Callahan Coffman Posedel Cavaretta Jorda Sears and Dunn R. Washington Croucher Lewis Travis Myer Hudson Monteagudo Bartell Gehringer Metha Higgins Newsom Early York Greenberg McCosky Sullivan Bonura Washington Detroit Case Campbell McGowan, Kolls Ormsby Haynes R. Weehimgtee Kis Dees Coeeverss Hayes Tebbetts Gorsica R. Picgsputen Davis Gustine Whitehead Handiey J. Joung van Robeys DiMaggio Bowman M. Young Witek Schumacher Fletcher Leeds Young Danning Ott New York Pittsburgh Lanning Lanahan Ballanfant Kiem Philadelphia Cleveland Harder Dobson Geisel Grieve Basil Walters Hutchins Carlton Pressneil Shoff Carleton Prnell Shoffners Law E Geotz Pinelli

Dodgers pay for Medwick and Davis not as high as rumor

New York report says Larry MacPhail downplayed Medwick and Davis salaries noting the figure above $100,000. Medwick received Dressen's uniform No 7 and a special No 77 is being made. Davis offered rest but said his arm feels fine and he wants to pitch soon.

Judson Bailey New York Dodgers Joe Medwick Curt Davis Larry MacPhail Medwick Charley Dressen Dressen Leo Durocher Davis Durocher

Frankie Frisch Day at Polo Grounds as Pirates Outplay Rainout

Sunday will mark Frankie Frisch Day at the Polo Grounds after a rainout of the Pirates game. Al Lopez may aid Pittsburgh as rivals complained his pitches crossed the plate. Doc Cramer swings a 34 ounce bat and claims it boosts power while George Selkirk shines for the Yankees.

Frankie Frisch Polo Grounds Pirates Frisch Pittsburgh al Lopez Lopez Doc Cramer Boston Red Sox George Selkirk Yankees Bob Feller Bob Kennedy White Sox Jim Tabor Red Sox

No-Hit Fame Stamp Helps Tex Carleton Autograph Fans

Fans request autographs from Tex Carleton and he uses a pocket rubber stamp to stamp his name, turning autograph moments into a quick, portable ritual. The scene captures a unique personal touch from the famed pitcher.

Tex Carleton

Rookie Herb Hash Tops White Sox 5 2

Boston beats Chicago 5 to 2 as rookie Herb Hash doubles up the White Sox on four hits. Hash walks three in the fourth but then retires the last five batters to secure his second straight win in the series. Williams and Doerr pace Boston with key hits and RBIs while Foxx and Cronin contribute multi hit performances.

Chicago Herb Hash Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Mike Tresh Sox Hash Williams Boston Bill Dietrich Doerr Joe Kuhel White Sox R. Dee Appling Cronin Tabor Kennedy McNair Tresh Dietrich Foxx Williams Cramer Finney

Pro-Am Golf Meet Opens June 25 at Mimosa Club

A pro-am 18 hole tournament is set for June 25 at Mimosa Country Club Morgan ton with a $100 prize plus $5 team entry. That night a Morganton meeting will organize the Carolinas chapter of the PGA, elect officers and admit members. Dugan Aycock of Lexington, president of the Carolina PGA, urged eligible pros to join the chapter under the National PGA.

Mimosa Morganton Dugan Aycock Lexington Carolina Professional Golfers Association Carolinas The

Lessons to Umpires from National Association

The National Semi Pro Baseball Congress in Wichita Kansas mails monthly lessons to all NASU members to improve officiating standards on sandlots across the United States.

Wichita Kan National Association of Umpires United States

Dodgers Rally To Rout Reds As Lead Grows

Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 6 to 4 as the Dodgers hammer 14 hits led by Lombardi and McCormick. Tot Pressnell wins, Tex Carleton struggles, and Brooklyn extends its lead over Cincinnati while the Giants loom in the NL standings.

Judson Bailey Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Reds New York Giants Dodgers Buck Walters Walter Cincinnati Ernie Lombardi Tex Carleton Tot Pressne Succes

Cooper Holds Phillies to Four Safeties in Loss to Cardinals

Morton Cooper limited Philadelphia to four singles as St. Louis pitchers pounded 19 safeties for a 11 to 1 win. Slaughter drove in three, Koy and Cooper each had three hits, and Orengo Marion Hopp joined the offense with key hits. Cooper was the losing pitcher in front of about 1,000 at Philadelphia.

Cardinals Philadelphia Morton Cooper Phillies St. Louis Cardinal Morrie Arno W Millies Balis Canes Prumgciotia Cecevias Bragan Millies Gutteridge Orengo Marion Cooper Marian Schulte Mueller Si Johnson Slaughter Padgett Koy Martin Klein S. Martin T. Moor Koy Warren Hopp St. Louis Johnson Small Beck St Johnson Bee Barr Magerkurth Steuart St. Louis Abrho Philiphia Abr S.martin Mahan Gut'idge Berger Ib Marty of Mize Klein If Hopp Ib Arn'vich If Owen Ce T.moore Cf Warren c J.martin Smail

Notre Dame Tennis Team Skews Away From Indiana Players

In South Bend Indiana eight Notre Dame varsity tennis players are not from Indiana as of this June. No home state representation is listed among the squad.

South Bend Ind Notre da Indiana

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