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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
2
Fullerton AP sports summary notes Carera defeating Sharkey for the heavyweight title in a main bout. The report covers other boxing results and nightly baseball scores including Yankees and Cardinals gains in their respective leagues and notable homers by Foxx and Klein.
Primo Carnera, the 260 pound Italian giant, knocked out Jack Sharkey in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden to claim the world heavyweight title. The finish came after a dramatic rally as Sharkey had led most of the bout, with Carnera delivering a decisive uppercut and crowd of 35,000 watching.
Jack Sharkey surrendered his title hopes after Primo Carnera defeated him by knockout. Sharkey, accustomed to dramatic comebacks, accepted the loss with unusual grace, asking reporters for a round-by-round explanation and noting the pivotal fourth round as the turning point.
New York June report describes Primo Carnera delivering a swift right hand that knocked out Tom Loughran, ending Sharkey’s brief heavyweight reign. Loughran, watching intently, did not see the blow strike, as Carnera finished the punch that shocked the crowd.
The challenger fell to a right uppercut and body blows two minutes seven seconds into the sixth. The defeated fighter, though knocked out, refused to discuss retirement, saying he would box again in a couple of weeks. Manager Johnny Buckley noted the final decision rests with the fighter himself.
A London report claiming United States Ambassador Bingham was dangerously ill was denied by the embassy. The envoy is recovering from a latent infection and remains temperate when active according to the statement.
In High Point the Industrial league features Adams-Millis versus High Point Overall at Willis Park at 2 PM as both battle for second place. A second Industrial game pits Southern Public Utilities against Southern Chair at 8 PM. Amateur slate includes Furniture City Upholsterers vs Amos, Guilford vs Crown, Adams-Millis vs Jamestown, Melrose vs Triangle, plus Robbins has a bye.
High Point Country Club sends twenty players to Winston-Salem to meet Westover Golf Club in a return match. Tee time is 2 p.m. The Pointer team won the first match on the local course. Roster includes Brown Snow Wood Moffitt Diffendal White Dunkelberger Murray Garrett Lyon Jarker Woollen Woollen Matthews Comer Lindsay Garland McCain Casey Merrilees.
In Rome Premier Mussolini learned Primo Carnera defeated Jack Sharkey to claim the world heavyweight title. The Duce praised Italy's historic victory and expressed delight at the first Italian world championship win in boxing.
The Globe Parlor baseball team meets El Dorado at 3 p.m. Saturday at Allen Jay field. Globe Parlor boasts one of the section’s fastest squads after a 5 to 1 win over Briggs-Jac of Lexington yesterday. A strong, closely matched showdown is expected.
The global population stands at about 1.7 billion and is expanding roughly 1 percent annually. The figure highlights steady demographic growth as researchers track long term trends.
New York June 30 Primo Carnera becomes the world heavyweight champion. The Italian giant born in Sequals in 1907 rose from mosaic work and carpentry to boxing fame via promoter Leon Lee. He began in 1928 and built 78 bouts with 73 wins, 68 by knockout, amid early losses on fouls to Stribling and others.
Primo Carnera, newly crowned heavyweight champion of the world, celebrates after defeating Jack Sharkey on Long Island. He lauds his right uppercut, credits trainer Bill Duffy, and predicts continued dominance as he chats with fans and reports detail.
Chicago June 10 A plan to hold the all star game in Chicago on July 6 was before Major League club owners. If rain interrupts the event arrangements do not provide for postponement to the next day, with John A Heydcher and William Harridge among those seeking terms from owners.
The High Point Pointers have three first class games this weekend. Today they host Mack Judson of Greensboro in an Inter-City league doubleheader at Willis Park with Adams-Millis and Industrial league games set for 2 PM. Sunday they meet a regional semi pro team. The Greensboro Patriots game was cancelled at Greensboro's request.
Murray C. Greason of Lexington and James H. Weaver of Winston-Salem, newly elected Wake Forest varsity coaches, along with Pedre Jackson of Emory and Henry, left Lexington for a Detroit coaching school led by Gus Dorais and Harry Kipke. The course spans ten days with a two week absence. Afterward Greason plans to relocate with his wife to Wake Forest.
Briggs Jackson of Lexington defeated Statesville here Wednesday by a score not fully stated. Whitfield pitched well with seven strikeouts and six hits allowed. Cecil starred at bat with three hits in four appearances as Briggs Jackson seeks more games with strong amateur clubs.
New York June 30 Chicago Cubs outfielder Taylor Douthit said he would retire rather than report to a minor league club. The Cubs agreed to trade him to Kansas City in exchange for Jim Mosholt formerly with the Pirates, but Douthit planned to retire to his Oakland home.
Helen Wills Moody defeats Sylvia Hen Roth 6-3 6-0 in the Wimbledon quarter finals to continue toward her sixth title. The match on June 20, 1930s coverage highlights Wills Moody's dominant form and experience against the French player.
GAMES TODAY INCLUDE Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York RESULTS YESTERDAY CHICAGO 7 BROOKLYN 2 PHILADELPHIA 6 PITTSBURGH 4 ST LOUIS 7 NEW YORK 3 Only games scheduled.
In New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis. New York 9 Cleveland 4 Detroit 5 Washington 4 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 1 Boston Chicago rain affected conditions.
Major league leaders list top hitters and pitchers from the National and American leagues. Highlights include Klein and Fullis leading batting and hits, Martin and Frisch prominent in runs and triples, Carleton leading American pitchers, with notable names such as Bottomley and Medwick also featured.
Harvey Hendrick of the Cubs doubled twice and hit a triple against the Dodgers. Gerald Walker of the Tigers singled in the ninth to drive in the winning run over the Senators. Tex Carleton of the Cardinals shut out the Giants until the ninth for his first win. Jimmie Foxx and Bob Johnson of the Athletics homered in a 4-1 win over the Browns. Chuck Klein of the Phillies drove in six with two homers and two singles to beat the Pirates 6-4. Babe Ruth of the Yankees contributed a double and two singles in the clash with the Indians.
At Merion Cricket Club Wilmer Hines of North Carolina meets Jack Tidball of Southern California to determine who advances to the finals. Karl Kamrath leads the field, while Dick Murphy of Hamilton presses closely in the pursuit of a finalist berth.
In a bruising round by round exchange, Sharkey presses Primo Carnera with body shots and feints, but the Italian powers back to push Sharkey across the ring. The bell sounds as Carnera refutes Sharkey's late flurry with strong defense and pushes him toward the ropes.
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