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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1942

Page

9

Teams Launch Vital Series On Thursday

Baseball notes from New York and Detroit describe forthcoming Cards visit to Brooklyn amid a tight pennant chase. Enos Slaughter's 10th inning homer powers the Cardinals past the Giants as St Louis rides a six-game win streak. Boston Red Sox push their win streak to nine with a 4-2 win over the Browns while the Yankees split a twin bill with Detroit.

Sid Feder Associated, Press Knotts Ebbets Field Giants Enos Slaughter Nig Beezley Tennessean Red Sox New York Yankees Detroit Lefty Judd Brownies St. Louis Joe Cronin Billy Southworth Brooklyns New Yorkers Carl Hubbell Howie Pollet Beazley Howie Slaughter YANKS Tigers Bronx Boys Rudy York Jimmy Bloodworth Detroits Hank Borany Johnny Murphy Borony Orval Grove Bob Harris Chicago Grove White Sox Athletics Johnny Vander Meer Boston Cincinnati Reds Braves Johnny Podgajny Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates

Roundup From New York on Track Meets and Baseball Moves

National A A U track championships advance sales near 30 000 with ads totaling about 60 000 and a goal over 100 000 while Dallas forfeits the event. Joe Skipper notes Dodger ticket policy. Treasures of Tilden move to Town House LA. Zeller seeks Erin Lombardi as catcher. Casey Stengel wields 1 A draft status. MacArthur traps aid USO and Army Relief Fund with golf hole traps. Lew Jenkins trains for Boston Scrap, Starr eyes minor league club. Bob Kelley joins Rams staff. Albuquerque flight school nicknamed Colin Kenys. San Diego base forces road games. Liput and Ernie Messikomer noted. Gene Stack passed over for All-Stars. Custer fields dispute over selection.

New York Dallas Larry MacPhail Dodger Larry Bill Tilden Forst Hills Swanky Town House Los Angeles Fred Suite USC Glen Ridge N. J MacArthur USO Army Relief Fund Navy Relief Lew Jenkins Boston Marine Garvey Lew Reds Ray Starr Bob Kelley Cleveland Football Rams Albuquerque TN. M Colin Skenys San Diego Calif Liput Ernie Messikomer Temple North Carolina Annapolis University Fort Custer Mich Corp Gene Stack Mickey Cochrane Custer White Sox

Twins Climb Out Of Cellar In Piedmont League Action

Charlotte defeated Portsmouth while Winston-Salem surged from last place with two wins over Richmond. Greensboro shut out Durham as Joe Ostrowski delivered a standout night. Asheville edged Norfolk 7-6 with a late winning run, in a day that reshaped the standings and set rematches across four cities.

Charlotte Greensboro Winston-Salem Durham Twins Richmond Macer Colts Lake Portsmouth Henry Schenz Cubs Virginians Joe Ostrowski Lee Mohr Bulls Asheville Norfolk Paul Wargo

Louisville Colonels Triumph In Doubleheader Opener

Kansas City Blues lose 5 to 4 as Louisville Centerfielder Morgan fumbles Evie Tipton’s drive. Morgan retrieved it between his knees for a game stopping double play. umpires ruled a catch and halted a late Blue rally.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues LouisVille Colonels Morgan Colonels Evie Tipton

Dew Brothers Carry On Family Jockey Tradition

In Omaha on June 17, Earl Dew’s younger brother Dale, 16, follows the late Earl’s path into horse racing. Earl Dew, 1940 champion with 287 wins and about $200,000, died in a Agua Caliente spill after his title. Dale trained by their father at Sac City, won the Earl Dew Memorial Stake aboard Dust Box and recently raced at Ak-Sar-Ben with mixed results, father emphasizing Dale’s retention of Earl’s fighting spirit.

Omaha Neb Guy Iowa Ak-Sar-Ben Earl Dew Dew Dale Earl Agua Caliente John Dew Sac City Sac City Fair Jory

Soitball Results Highlighted by Becker and Newby

Becker and Sai Mahan led the Soitball clash with key hits by Newby Johnson and Weaver. Marietta Paini and national sponsor Goph upholstery Co. appear in the box with 15 2, while Brown and Wilson contributed as batteries. Weaver hit two home runs and multiple players achieved three hits, including 3 for 3 by Weaver and B Brown.

RFE EY Marietta Paini National Gopholstery Co B. Brown L. Brown Jacob Wilson Weaver Pritchett Hollingsworth Cecil Bulin

Semi finals set in Mid-Atlantic tennis tournament

In Charlotte on June 17 the junior division semifinals featured top seed Teddy Keesler of Charlotte vs Billy Windham of Orlando and Teddy Prior of West Palm Beach against Toward McCall of Atlanta. Men’s division opening matches follow in the afternoon.

Charlotte Billy Windham Orlando Fla Teddy Keesler Teddy Prior West Palm Beach McCall Atlanta

Tommies Take Second Place Over Indians

Thomasville drivers to second in North State League after a 6 3 win over Statesville Owls. Bohning pitched all nine for Thomasville while Matzer and Rowe led with two hits each including a triple. Indians were shut out 8 0 by Mooresville. Thomasville to Salisbury tonight for a single game.

Enterprise Thomasville Tommies Lexington Indians Concord Weavers Statesville Marzer Mency Geuzdis Davis Fotals Lentz Reynolds J. Smith Nance McGrath Matzer Poole Gruzdis Peathers Rowe Bohning Burnette and Fink

Major League Standings And Scores From Yesterday

A summary of yesterday's baseball results across leagues with American League games Detroit 7-3 New York 8-5 and Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 2 among others. Listed are standings and upcoming matchups with multiple leagues including Piedmont Northeastern and Pacific Coast, plus probable pitchers and won-lost records.

Detroit New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boson Miso Brewer Troy Newson Bugby Wahgner Newsom Auker Knott Murphries

Leavenworth Army Post Pitcher Sparks 7 Inning Victory

Ringer ET from Leavenworth reports Private Loren Thera lan pitched a 7 inning 7 to 0 win for the reception center basebat elib volunteers. He struck out 18 batters, allowed one hit and faced only two batters, with Dutch described as a Pacific Coast League hurter.

Leavenworth Kaz Dane Conel Loren (Duleh) Theralan

Owls Invade Lexington in North State League clash

Statesville Owls defeat Lexington 3 to 0 as Mooresville pitcher Harry Jordan allows seven hits but shuts down the Indians. Mooresville slugger Smalls collects two doubles and two singles in four at bats. King adds three hits for the Tribe.

Enterprise Lexington Jimmie Poole Statesville Owls Indians Mooresville Harry Jordan Jordan Small King Tribe

Saunooke Avers Panther to Need Reclaiming

Cherokee chief Saunooke, weighing 330 pounds, approves promoter J. R. Steele’s plan to admit fans to the Hippodrome Thursday night for five pounds of scrap rubber, but urges reentry with a Black Panther token. Steele mocks the warning, predicting a brutal Satunooke Panther clash as the Panther recently defeated Cowboy Luttrail in two falls. Also set is Al Massey of Charlotte versus Stanley Pinto, a durable Chicagoan, in the undercard.

Osley Bird Saunooke J. R. Steele Steele Satnooke Panther Cowboy Luttrail al Massey Charlotte Stanley Pinto

Hale America golf tournament opens at Ridgemoor Club

Chicago July 17 AP The Hale America benefit 72 hole event opens with over 100 top players preparing on Ridgemoor’s quick 6319 yard layout. Exhibition match slated Captain Bobby Jones and Bob Hope in doubt Sammy Snead absent due to Navy duty.

Gayle Talbot Chicago Ridgemoor Club America Bobby Jones Air Corps Bob Hope Jones Hope Connecticut Sammy Snead Ridgemoor Thei Eoeone Byron Nelson

Fishts Last Night Race Card Report from Aqueduct

New York June 11 reports Sonny Horna outpointed Vic Delihurtt and Mose Basora outpointed Jacob Lamortta in city bouts. Florello and Robinson drew in a Brooklyn Jamaica match. Shevlin Stakes horse Furaris showed none of his speed at Aqueduct chalked to footing and will not run again until Empire City meeting.

New York George Sonny) Horna Niles Vic Delihurtt Mose Basora Purt Ta Rice Jacob Lamortta Brooklyn Jerry Florello Ernest Cat) Robinson Jamaica Drew Empire City Fuiraris Aqueduct

Brooklyn Ballpark Organ Sparks Lawsuit Over Noise

In Brooklyn a concert pianist J Reid Spencer, 70, sues the Brooklyn Baseball Club demanding the Eb bets Field organ cease playing during games. He says the noise disturbs his sleep and prompts neighbors to insult him as an old crab. The case, labeled Spencer versus Brooklyn Baseball, heads to court.

Brooklyn Saroyane MacPhails Ebbets Field J. Reid Spencer Ballpark MacPhail Flatbush Madison Virginia Dred Scott Spencer James Blanchard Terry Man Ebbetts Field Tf Carush Duege Blackstone

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