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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
8
The second annual Central Carolina Golden Gloves final tonight at Senior High School Auditorium features 15 bouts across divisions. Top bouts include Worth Shaw versus Clinton Hendrix and Bill Woodell versus Bud Mullis, as locals and rivals clash under double elimination and open-class competition.
Novice and open divisions list tonight's boxing pairings featuring Ray Clary Gilbert Yates Charlie Parks Rafe Salas Oscar Ellington Charlie Allen Gilbert Callahan Claude Chambers Howard Murray Dick Williams R. J. Cooke L C Dennis Bud Mullis Bill Woodell John Welborn Plow Boy Brown Bob Bolton Troy Culler Ben Canipe Clyde Shaw Roy Hampton Gib Weatherly Jake Bowman Paul Bury Jim McDonald Ed Tipton James Spencer Bill Moore.
In a High Point card, Point defeated Robert Flysinger by technical knockout in the opening round. 135 Open saw Ben Canipe of High Point win a unanimous decision over Paul Ferguson, also of High Point.
Sam Hayworth of Asheboro and State college Raleigh has returned from a northern tour with the State college rifle team. The squad faced Annapolis and Georgetown University in Washington D C winning over Georgetown on Saturday morning. Hayworth placed third among twenty shooters in the match.
George T. Dunlap Jr and R P Davidson of Cooperstown face Francis T. Keating of Pinehurst and R V Ostrander of New York in the 33rd annual best ball match play final at Pinehurst.
Havana notes say Giants manager Bill Terry will pit Hal Schumacher against the Havana club tomorrow and Carl Hubbell against Almendares Sunday in the training camp. The results will largely determine New York’s chances to defend the National League pennant.
In St Petersburg Florida Bill Dickey signs with the New York Yankees as Lefty Gomez arrives for spring training. Manager Joe McCarthy faces tougher tasks with Lou Gehrig Red Ruffing and Joe DiMaggio still to placate and sign.
Clearwater tale of Eddie Wilson shows the Brooklyn Dodgers youngster who suffered a fractured skull after a beaning last August is back in form batting strongly. Wilson, who cost the Dodgers 200 dollars, demonstrates his hitting eye remains sharp despite the injury.
Pasadena reprints report that Thornton Lee, a 205 pound southpaw starter obtained by the Chicago White Sox in a three cornered deal with Cleveland and Washington, will be a starting hurler this season if work and faith will help.
Cubs manager Charlie Grimm plans a battering emphasis in the early training period. The initial two weeks will be devoted largely to hitting drills and improving batting form for the team.
Manager Steve ONeill evaluated Cleveland Indians pitchers and predicted veteran Earl Whitehill could win between twelve and fifteen games this season. The comment came as he sized up the staff ahead of the campaign in New Orleans.
In Mexico City the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Mexican Comiras 12 to 3. Rookie southpaw Edgar Smith pitched three scoreless innings striking out five and allowing no hits, impressing manager Connie Mack.
In Lakeland Florida an aspiring rookie defender aims to hinder Marvin as the newcomer eyes a breakout season. The approach centers on breaking through early game pressure and disrupting Marvin's rhythm.
In Raleigh on March 56 the Southern Conference tournament advanced four top teams. Washington and Lee and North Carolina won their openers while NC State and Wake Forest joined them in the semis with wins over South Carolina and Maryland and Richmond respectively. Semifinals scheduled for tonight between W and L and State, and NC and Wake Forest.
Owen, a veteran regular, moves to third base with Rudy York of Milwaukee discussed as a potential third baseman if Hank Greenberg returns and succeeds.
Daytona Beach Florida reports outfielder Don Padgett of Columbus drawing attention from manager Frankie Frisch during Cardinals practice sessions.
Manager Bucky Harris weighs lineup choices in Orlando between veteran Joe Kuhel and rising slugger Jim Wasdell as he seeks maximum power at first base.
Tampa Florida report notes two familiar Reds missing from spring drills as General Manager Warren Giles announces his last offer to holdouts Don Brennan and Babe Herman.
Wally Berger and Vince DiMaggio delivered early hits for the Bees in warm weather at St. Petersburg. Berger sent the first pitch into the bay while DiMaggio homered and later added a scoreboard hit. The two outfielders stood firm as Boston’s pitching staff pressed the attack.
Aeronautical engineers study a collision where a four pound ten ounce bird hits a plane traveling 270 miles per hour. The impact involves about 10 000 foot pounds of energy, guiding development of stronger windshields.
Asheboro municipal golf course will open April 1 weather permitting. J. F. Mc Crary W. Crawford and J. F. White Jr. announced plans for a membership drive with dues set at 30 dollars. Pro Henry Milla, formerly with Carolina Country Club, will operate the course and pro shop.
The Western Carolina and Carolinas champion High Point Bisons return to High Point after sweeping state titles. Plans emerge to honor the players with a Central Carolina Golden Gloves night, a Chamber of Commerce dinner, and a Civitan tribute for Coach Marlette. Officials seek a post season Virginia showdown at home.
The YMCA Sunday School league starts at 7 tonight with four games. Calvary defends the title facing First M. P. at 9 15. Other matches: Episcopal vs Welch Memorial 7 45, Wesley Memorial vs Reformed 8 30, Friends vs Gospel Tabernacle 7 00. Latheran has a bye.
Tonight in Richmond locals await word on whether the Virginia champions will play Lynchburg High on Tuesday. If the offer is accepted, the local high school gym could be packed as fans honor the Black Bison quintet, among North Carolina's finest basketball teams. Sponsors may present the proposal to local school authorities.
The Y M C A Juniors captured the Commercial Basketball League crown by defeating Calvary church 36 to 22. Barrier, Hartley and Wright led the winners. Cooper and Brown starred for Calvary. Red Top, Younts-Loflin and Adams-Millis tied for Amateur lead. playoff to follow at the Y M C A Gold Medal tourney.
New York Havana Kid 125 stopped Vitello 129 Brooklyn in a technical knockout. Jose He Cuba outpointed Lou F 14034 New York in six. Miami Beach Joe Ghaouly 130 Louis outpointed Johnny Cruz Havana ten rounds. Gene Bonin 183 Western Connecticut outpointed O'Dell 191 Syracuse ten rounds.
Adams-Millis White & quintet clash with Triangle Hosiery at the Y M C A as Merita leads the league tied with Adams-Millis. A win would lift Adams-Millis to the top, or preserve the tie if Triangle wins. Other top games include Allen Jay vs Thomasville and High Point Paper Box vs Marsh Furniture. Standings show R Steele threatening scoring leader, with Thomas at 99 and 92, Hack Spencer at 82, as schedule lists 2 00 and 2 45 and 3 30 start times.
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