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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1932
Page
12
Washington and New York teams appear as rivals to the Philadelphia club as Connie Mack’s Athletics enter the season with a formidable array of diamond talent. The Senators and Yankees loom as strong contenders amid improved chances for other league teams.
Faith in the New York Yankees and Washington will shape views on the pennant race as the Philadelphia Athletics loom with a formidable six man backbone. Connie Mack’s squad holds league leading pitching and reserve depth, making them favorites to repeat despite fear of the Yankees murderers row and renewed opposition plans.
The New Yorkers aim to displace the A's with minor pitching gains. Frank Crosetti joins Otto Saltggaver to form a keystone pair as Gomez Ruffing and Piogras seek help. Washington and Cleveland vie for pennant chances, with the Senators adding Carl Reynolds and the Indians lacking in defense and a top shortstop.
J. W. Jensic a former Kernersville outfielder will try out with the Pointers this season as he aims to reenter professional baseball. He announced last night after quitting the pros in 1930 following a stint with High Point and spending last year in semi pro ball at Winston-Salem.
Sizemore wins four events including the 100 and 220 yard dashes the shot put and broad jump to pace High Point to a 76 to 41 win over Greensboro at Greensboro Stadium. Burroughs Hendrix and Brown top scoring for their teams with 12 to 20 points in a first dual meet of the season.
Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey holds a four stroke edge at 188 after 36 holes in the North and South Open at Pinehurst. Paul Runyan, Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood follow, with several players including Tommy Armour and Johnny Farrell within a few strokes of the leader as 36 holes conclude.
United Press report from Boston shows Morelli defeating Dan Koloff while Don George from Canada beat Jack Foresgren of Vancouver. Charley Strack fought to a draw with Joe Maleewica of Poland.
The Browns eye a late push as the top second division club with strong pitching and a sharp offense under Bill Killefer. Boston relies on staff aces to stay near the top after a surprising sixth place finish last season amid Big Ed Morris’s death. Detroit and Chicago shake up rosters as Bucky Harris boosts hurling and Charley Gehringer regains form, while Lew Fonseca reshapes the White Sox infield and Ted Lyons returns to the mound with Jolley moving to catcher.
Karl Averitt of Memphis meets Don Leitch of Charleston in the spotlight bout at the Southeastern AAU boxing matches in Atlanta. Averitt scored his 29th knockout after routing Earl Schuermann of Mobile, earning a semi final with Leitch. Harry Bolick of Presbyterian College advances from the other semifinal to face Phil Carpenter of Fort Benning.
Col. Jack Dempsey completed final exercises in Chicago before his Detroit exhibition with Babe Hunt. The former champion will move camp to Reno, Nevada, after Detroit and later meet Primo Carnera in Reno next July.
The article notes that Australia has over 100 million sheep producing about 2 million bales of wool annually. It highlights the scale of the sheep industry and its key output.
In Bradenton Florida March 25 Max Carey searches for a trade to bolster the Brooklyn Dodgers with Del Bissonette sidelined five or six weeks. Carey must solve the first base problem before the season opens.
The Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of a dependable left handed pitcher remains unsettled. Frank Dutchy Henry, who previously played for the Tigers White Sox and Giants, impressed Minnesota last year prompting the Cubs to sign him. Yesterday he was knocked out by the Missions and may be sent to Los Angeles.
Manager John McGraw is happy with training conditions in Los Angeles and plans to bring the New York Giants back to the city again next year.
The New York Yankees believe an American League championship would bode well for the world series. In spring training they have played ten games versus National League clubs and won eight.
In San Diego on March 25 Hollywood defeated a Detroit Tiger youngsters squad 14 to 10 in a spring exhibition. The Tigers recruits were outplayed as Hollywood used a stronger lineup and timely hitting to secure the win.
Si Johnson and Ernest Lombardi will start when Cincinnati faces the Chicago Cubs in the season opener on April 12. Manager Dan Slowey made the call after their performances against the Brooklyn Dodgers on Wednesday.
Cleveland Indians back in training camp after their only road exhibition, consider Belve Bean as a potential regular pitcher. Bean allowed two hits in five innings against the Baltimore Orioles during yesterday’s scrimmage at Guilford Mississippi.
The Chicago White Sox arrived in Fort Worth for two games with the local Texas League Cats.
In St. Petersburg Florida on March 25 officials outline that team play will dominate practice sessions this spring and shape early-season work for local squads.
Savannah dispatch notes exceptional plays by Red Sox center fielder Tom Oliver who made two dazzling catches then was held to one hit as Hartford fielders snared two hard line drives. The game hinged on his contributions and strong Hartford defense.
Winter Haven Florida reports an off day for the illies. The team will rest ahead of a scheduled game with the Yankees in St Petersburg tomorrow.
Fort Myers Florida March 25 A long hard practice session was set for the Athletics as yesterday's game against the Dodgers was canceled due to rain.
Biloxi Mississippi March 25 Washington Senators manager Walter Johnson faces a tight timetable to fill the roster with pitching talent before opening roster deadlines. Johnson struggles to find promising arms as spring camp winds down.
In San Francisco Missions beat Chicago 11 to 4. At San Diego California Hollywood won 14 to 11 over Detroit. Savannah saw Boston prevail 3 to 2 against Hartford. West Palm Beach hosted St. Louis beating House of Da vng 5 to 3. Biloxi hosted Washington defeating Spring Hill 12 to 11.
Madame Violet offers readings on past present and future detailing friends enemies and marriage prospects. Readings cover absent friends success paths and life welfare with confidential service and guaranteed satisfaction at North Main Street High Point North Carolina.
Chapel Hill March 25 Homecoming for coach Hearn as he leads the Carolina baseball team to Winston Salem for Easter Monday classic with Davidson. Hearn, veteran of the big leagues and former Winston-Salem manager, has major league records for three homers in a game and 20 innings scoreless pitched. Carolina, first college game under Hearn, seeks strong showing for state title race and Tri-State League hopes.
At St Petersburg New York defeated St Louis 6 to 4 in a tied show. In Los Angeles New York won 6 to 4 over Pittsburgh. Winter Haven hosted Ark IL beating Philadelphia 5 to 3. Gulfport saw Cleveland IL top Baltimore 10 to 2.
A roster of players and places includes Abe Espinosa of Chicago Eddie Williams of Cleveland Al Watrous of Detroit Billie Burke of Greenwich Conn Bobby Cruickshank unattached Roland Hancock of Stneeham Mass Cyril Walker of woot Gene Sarazen of New York Walter Hagen of Detroit Witty Cox of Brooklyn Tom Boyd Stapleton L L George Watke of Rochester N Y with scores and affiliations.
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