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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1937
Page
3
Charlie Yates and Freddy Haas reach the Southern finals with a dramatic rally by the Atlanta ace. Haas plays a pivotal role with timely shots as Yates anchors the comeback sequence in a high stakes regional showdown.
Fritz Littlejohn reports from Charlotte on June 19 as Arnold Yates 23 of Atlanta seeks his first Southern Championship in a 36 hole final against Freddie Haas of New Orleans after both posted strong wins in the Dixie meet. Yates rallied past Carl Dann and Scuddy Horner to reach the final while Haas toppled Walter Shuman and P Polly Boyd to advance. Robin Brem won the seniors title and Ed Herron took low net honors.
St Louis has won 11 of its last 13 games as managers praise a surprising pitching surge. The club had staggered with inconsistent starters but recently unleashed a murderer's row of effective hurlers led by a deep rotation.
Thomasville struck early and scored eight runs to defeat Lexington 8 to 1 in a North State league game. Gerdeman and Sheely each had two hits for Thomasville, while Dry led Lexington with two hits.
Pro racing stars from coast to coast gather for the Atlantic States title event in Greensboro on July 5 starting at 3 p.m. Notables include Ted Nyquist defending champion, Mark Light, Dannie Mary, Bill Rogers, Thad Kline, Swede Pater, Al Rosen and Fred Bailes among others as drivers advance through heats toward the distance final Caro Sweepstakes race.
Yvon Robert of 226 pounds defeated Mike Mazurki of 223 pounds in two straight falls last night. In Bergen New Jersey Wally Du defeated Abie Coleman of 205 pounds after 17 minutes, Coleman injured and left the ring.
It was learned that Andy Merrilees after ten years as a professional at Emerywood Country Club may resign his duties. He has reportedly been offered a substantial position at another golf club in the state.
In Berkeley on June 19 the looming NCAA track final between USC and Stanford dominated pre meet coverage. Stanford qualified eight, led by Jim Reynolds in shot put and Pete Zagar in discus, while USC held top qualifying marks and sprint heat winners. Rogan edged Woodruff in the 880 trials, Towns won high hurdles but faded in the 220, and Peacock posted 9.7 in the 100.
The Coast Guard reports saving about 40 million dollars in vessels and cargo, and rescuing around 20,000 passengers and crew. They also pull approximately 3,000 drowning persons from the water.
Chicago reports strong betting favoring Joe Louis to dethrone Jim Braddock next Tuesday. London plans may pit Louis or Braddock winner against Tommy Farr with potential gates near 1 million pounds. Promoter Mike Jacobs holds Louis under long term contract as talk of moving the title bout to England grows.
GRAND BEACH Michigan June 19 Just how James J Braddock plans to fight Joe Louis in their heavyweight title bout in Comiskey Park Chicago next Tuesday night remained a mystery. Braddock, known for his long left and right hand belt punch, has shown in recent drills a shift to an aggressive two fisted approach against sparring partners.
Green Street Baptist defeated the First Baptist softball team 6 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Crissman led Green Street with two triples and pitched all six innings, while Sowers and C Brown contributed in the field. The score by innings shows Green Street 0 3 0 1 0 2 and First Baptist 1 0 0 0 0 0.
The Coterien Club of the Commercial softball league will face the City Hall team of Greensboro at City Lake Sunday afternoon in a doubleheader. Greensboro handed the local club a double defeat two weeks ago. The first game starts at 2 30.
In Long Branch Cuba born Kid Choco at 128 pounds defeated Al Gillette of New Bedford by knockout. In Miami Melio Bettina 173 outpointed Joe Knight 171. In Raleigh Ray Matulewicz 172 won by technical knockout over Red Collins 180. Odell Jackson 183 knocked out Tom Johnson 180. See Lewis 164 beat Wesley Dean 165.
Jerry Burns defeated Jack League two falls to one in the main event at Curt Denning's show, with Abdul Pasha drawing George Hagen and Red Michael and Dewey Dams drawing in a six round boxing exhibition. The crowd hissed as Burns dominated the decisive third fall.
Kenosha Wisconsin reports Joe Louis marking the first anniversary of his knockout by Max Schmeling. He predicts he can KO James J Bradock in one round saying he feels stronger and more prepared than a year ago. Louis claims he has learned a lot and can punch as hard or harder than ever.
Lutheran softball notches its seventh win of the season defeating Welch Memorial 16 to 3 after strong hitting from Russell McFarland and Stewart. Russell and Morehead add doubles and singles as Lutheran dominates early with a high scoring performance.
High Point Y horseshoe players beat Lexington 6 to 1 led by Warren and Gray. Winston-Salem Thomasville game was postponed. Central Carolina Horseshoe League standings show Winston-Salem at 1 1, Thomas at 1 500, and others near 500 with several misprints in the standings.
Greensboro June 19. State Exchange Club President John W. Caffe appoints John Spillman Jr of Wilmington as treasurer, succeeding the late J Frank Slater. Spillman is a local attorney and member of the North Carolina house of representatives.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 Cincinnati topped New York 5 to 3 Chicago beat Philadelphia 8 to 7 St Louis won over Boston 5 to 2 with all results reported from yesterday’s games.
St. Louis hosts Washington while Chicago plays New York in a set of interstate clash at home venues. Cleveland visits Boston and Detroit travels to Philadelphia for key early season games.
Boston defeats Cleveland 5 to 4 while St Louis routs Washington 6 to 0. Chicago hosts New York with rain soaked field conditions. no other games on the schedule.
In Richmond in June 1942 the Charlotte Hornets swept a doubleheader beating Norfolk 5 to 4 and 4 to 2. Durham collected 13 hits to defeat Winston-Salem 7 to 4 as rain halted several games including Richmond Rocky Mount Asheville Portsmouth Durham matchups.
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