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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

5

Indians And Senators Present Mysteries By Present Performances

The Indians and Senators both struggle with inconsistent form as early season slumps and surges unfold. Cleveland drops from third place after an 8-6 loss to Philadelphia while Washington wins 10-5 at St Louis to rise to third. Giants rebound with a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh, Cardinals top Phillies, Cubs beat Bees, and Reds shutout the Dodgers 3-0 behind Wild Bill Hallahan.

Sid Feder Associated Press Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Slouth Indians Senators Tribe Jimmy Deshong Fesl Red Sox Connie Mack St. Louis Deshong Washingtons Yanks Tigers Thehite Sox New Yorkers Lefty Grove White Sox Indiana Senatora New York Giants Giants Travis Jackson Pirates Bucs Cardinals Cards Chicago Cubs Phillies Cubs Frank Demarco Boston Bees Charley Root Bees Cincinnati Reds Wild Bill Hallahan Dodgers

Cone Nominated For Governor Of Florida

A Lake City banker farmer and lawyer Fred P. Cone won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor in a run-off. Unofficial returns show Cone with over 52 000 votes and Raleigh Petteway leading the first primary field of fourteen. Cone 172 569 Petteway 119 936 from 1 248 of 1 322 precincts tabulated.

Jacksonville Lake City Fred P. Cone Florida Cone Raleigh Petteway Tampa Gone Petteway

Engines Collide Injuring Dozen on Southern Railway Train

Spencer reports Southern Railway southbound passenger train No 45 collided with a shifting engine yesterday. Both engines badly damaged and one seriously hurt. About 12 people suffered minor bruises not needing hospital treatment.

Spencer Southern Railway

Louis Schmeling bout myths linger in round up

In a New York round up dated June 24, chatter swirls about Joe Louis not being doped for the Schmeling fight and Joe’s swollen jaw and injuries. The piece notes speculation spreading nationwide, criticizes radio gossip, mentions Specs Toporcer’s Syracuse stint, and hints Louis may bow out of future battles while Tony Canzoneri eyes a potential Lou Ambers unification bout with Barney Ross looming.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Joe Schmeling Harlem Michigan Mickey Cochrane The Tigers Tony Canzoneri Lou Ambers Barney Ross Tony Ross

Major League Leaders In Batting Runs and Pitching

National League leaders include J Martin Cardinals 370 batting and 51 runs, Ott Giants 58 RBIs, J Moore Phillies 12 homers with Medwick 65 RBIs. American League leaders show Gehrig Yankees 396 batting, 76 runs, Foxx Red Sox 63 RBIs, Grove Red Sox 10-3.

J. Martin Cardinals Jordan Bees Vaughan Pirates Medwick Ott Giants Moore Herman Cubs J. Moore Phillies Camilli Klein Collins Berger S. Martin J. Dean Gumbert Gehrig Yankees Sullivan Indians Gehringer Tigers Foxx Red Sox Goslin Rolfe Browns Trosky

Graber to face Plummer in High Point wrestling main event

Blond Henry Graber, a Schmeling trainer, meets Johnny Plummer in the Curtis Denning card at High Point arena. Graber crushed Hesslyn last week as Scotty Dawkins faces Eddie Hogan in a strong double feature with two falls out of three and 90 minute limits.

Blond Henry Graber Max Schmeling Steve Hamas Max New York Johnny Plummer Wild Iowan Curtis Denning High Point Arena Graber Jim Hesslyn Joe Louis Big Henry Hesslyn Scotty Dawkins Eddie Hogan Wisconsin Star Denning Plummer Charlotte Greensboro Bad Johnny Dawkins Wisconsin Queria

Prices Advance As Drought Hits Farm Markets

Farmers in arid western regions watch crop prospects shrink while prices for wheat butter hogs and other commodities rise amid heat and drought. Chicago futures set July wheat at 95 cents per bushel and hogs top $10.50. butter hovers near $1.04 per pound as year over year prices shift.

Chicago Great Plains Indiana

Baruch Sails for European Vacation on Queen Mary

Baruch sails from New York on the Queen Mary for his annual European vacation. He adheres to his policy of not discussing political issues.

Baruch New York Bernard M. Baruch Europe

Fistic Fans In High Point See Modest Profits From Card

Promoter Curt Denning reported about 25 dollars profit after expenses from a Monday night boxing card. Fans praised the turnout though the main event left a sour impression, and Denning eyed a second show despite the modest proceeds.

Curt Denning Denning

Ben Jones Leaves Salvation Army for Shelby. Southernian Coach Mourned

The High Point Athletic Field bids farewell to Ben Jones athletic director of the Salvation Army. He moves to Shelby to pursue new work. Jones organized the Girls Basketball league and the first Girls Gold Medal tournament, aided the Central Carolina Golden Glove event, and was a friendly influence in local sports circles.

High Point Ben Jones Salvation Army Shelby 8. A Jones Ben Central Carolina

Kearns Couple Wed in High Point Honeymoon Return

Congratulations to Charlie Kearns athletic director at Mills Home Thomasville who wed Miss Polly Haynes of this city in High Point last week. The couple return to Thomasville from their honeymoon today. Also congrats to Eddie Chambers of the Proximity club Inter City league who left bachelorhood last week.

Charlie Kearns Thomasville Charlie High Point Mills Polly Haynes Eddie Chambers Proximity Eddie

Umpire RD McBane Noted for Friendly Discipline

In the Inter City Industrial league RD McBane serves as both umpire and prominent local politician. After 20 years behind the plate he has never ordered a player from a game, earning a reputation for his smile and soothing words. Known as Mac a full blooded Scot, he bonds with players and officials across leagues.

RD McBane McBane MecBane Mac

Welcome Back Bill Ragan Returns to Ellerbe

A couple of brick bats to Bill Ragan who left High Point without saying goodbye. He has returned to his home at Ellerbe after a year or more with the YMCA. He was a close student of sports and an ardent University of North Carolina supporter. His many friends wish him good luck.

Bill Ragan High Point Bill Ellerbe University of North Carolina

Thomasville Park Dedication Set With Baseball Game

Thomasville Chair company dedicates a new 10000 dollar baseball park with a 430 pm game between Thomasville and Lexington. A gala day with prizes and a large crowd is expected, featuring stars such as Tom Yo Ray Rex Pony Payne and a loud speaker for formal exercises.

Thomasville Thomasville Chair Company Lexington Club Lexington Mammoth Tom Yo Ray Rex Pony Payne

Bossong bats lead Inter-City Indi trial league slugging

Hal Johnson of Bossong dominates with a .467 average while the Bossong club leads team batting at .340. McCrary and Thomasville Chi share second at .276. Prair ity and Ragan-Maurice follow. McPayden of McC Eagles owns four wins. Max of Bossong adds seven wins. Johnson, McCrary, and Burge top multiple hitting marks.

Hal Johnson Bossong Tinues Johnson Morni Ting McCrary Thomasville Chi Prairity Ragan-Maurice Adams-Millis McPayden McC Eagles Max Lester Burge Bure Archie Fost Newman Shoffner Song Burge Jone R. Cox Garner Proximity Crippen Fogleman

Play Resumed Carolinas Juni Championship

Play resumes at Sedgefield with weather permitting as junior golfers begin match play to cut fields in half. Six flights of 16 reduce to 8 then to 4, with further reductions to 2 by finals day. Semis set for tomorrow morning and finals in the afternoon.

Carolinas Sedgefield

Federal agency approves WDNC ownership change in Durham

The Federal Communications Commission approves transferring controlling stock of WDNC Durham to Durham-based Herald-Sun publishers. New owners plan to apply to increase station power from 100 to 1,000 watts.

Durham Federal Communications Comsion Transfe Radio WDNC Durham Aid Company Herald-Sun

James Peeples 76 Dies After Auto Collision

Raleigh dispatch reports James Peeples aged 76 died days after being struck by an automobile. He succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. Further details were not disclosed.

Patal Raleigh James 8. Peeples

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