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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
8
A nostalgic column laments failing conditions from snow that canceled the Greater Greensboro Open in Piedmont North Carolina. The piece also discusses baseball talks between Rickey and Medwick, and civic pride with High Point public works and WPA funding for fields amid local grievances.
Scouts are told about an 18 year old in Dixie who throws 397 feet with his left arm and 227 with his right, has a homemade bat, a homegrown uniform, and a plan to work for $2 a week plus board. If he loses four of his first five games, he will pay his own way. Larry Williams of Lawrenceville has the inside track.
Sam Boston, a leading Broadway handicapper, releases early odds for the major leagues. American League leaders include Yankees 1-3, Red Sox 5-1, Indians 11, Detroit 10-1, White Sox 12-1, Washington 380-1, Philadelphia 50-1, St. Louis 200-1. National League quotes list Cards 2-1, Reds 5-2, Cubs 6-1, Dodgers.
The Greensboro Open postpones the second round with 18 holes planned tomorrow and final 36 on Thursday. Fred Corcoran inspects the snowbound Starmount course as plans for a Golf Hall of Fame gain discussion space amid reminiscences of Ouimet Evans Hagen and Sarazen.
Promoter Sergeant McMahon announced Rosy Red Ryan vs Blackjack Hader as the main event with Marrs refereeing. Chief Little Beaver backed out. Jake Patterson to meet Marrs. Ryan okays the change, and Allen Fustace meets Floyd Marshall in the curtain-raiser with reserved seats on sale.
The NY press juggles headlines about the Yankees with playful stabs at politicians and publishers. Mrs. Ben Hogan recalls Hogan’s boast before his North and South Open win as golf chatter frames the sports mood.
The Yankees set out on a Florida bus trip as Tom Meany of the New York World Telegram notes rookies expected to go far are moving toward Rochester and points west.
Louisville March 26 The continued cold weather unsettles Derby favorite Bimelech and other Derby contenders wintered at Idle Hour farm near Lexington. Track scouts warn of weeks of delays if warmth does not arrive, casting doubt on Kentucky wintered horses and increasing focus on southern wintering.
Jim Londos of Greece weighing 200 pounds threw Lou Phuimmer of Chicago in 45 minutes and 35 seconds at Camden. The bout showcased Londos defeating Phuimmer by a decisive fall.
The piece suggests Ralph Guldahl could win again after two open titles, while Lawson Little remains noted for his 1934 and 1935 U S and British Amateur victories. It invites arguments to keep discussion lively.
Pinehurst reports its annual horse show drew about one hundred entries. Eighteen classes were scheduled for the day with morning events including Green hunters and handy jumpers, and afternoon events covering hunter hacks, ladies hunters, harness classes, and an open jumping stake culminating in a championship hunters class for youths.
In Baltimore Cocoa stops White in 9 rounds at 148 to 146. Boyd stops Robin son at 185 and 210 in Newark. Perrin outpoints Reid at 127.54 in New Orleans. Simon defeats Harden in New York by technical knockout. Munger stops Tiger Burns in Hot Springs after 148 vs 142 in Dallas technical KO.
Connie Mack plans to use film to evaluate young prospects. Len Smith and scouts Thomas and Haggerty will shoot slow motion 8mm footage to assess batting, running, fielding, and throwing, enabling Mack to judge rookies before signing them.
ST JOSEPH MO March 26 In spring even a young womans fancy turns to things other than basketball The Womens National AAU tournament opens today and the guest of honor will be a boys team The Tarkio College quintet which recently won the National Intercollegiate title at Kansas City has promised to attend the opening ceremonies Twenty six teams are after the crown held by the Galveston Tex Anicos
In Laredo Texas Fred Haney must choose which Browns pitchers make the opener as most rise to major league level. He notes the group is similar and strong against minor league rivals, complicating cuts.
Gabby Harnett rates three rookies as big league possibilities with Bob Collins as third string. Clyde McCullough shows promise but weak hitting, while 19-year-old Al Montgomery is hailed as the best prospect. In Florida Paul Dean aims to stay with the Giants, praising his arm while Bill Terry discusses trades with Branch Rickey for Fiddler McGee or Mort Cooper.
Washington manager Bucky Harris expresses doubt about obtaining Cuban prospects as Gilberto Torres Rene Monteagudo and Roberto Ortiz disappoint him and Alejandro Carrasque of Venezuela also underwhelms. Dodgers near top in Grapefruit League with six homers against Detroit boosting total to 22.
The Chicago White Sox face health concerns as they travel back from Hollywood after a taxing road trip. Team medical staff evaluate lingering injuries while players seek rest and improvement ahead of further games.
Fern Lee Bell, 27, an outfielder from Louisville who joined the Pirates in 1988, draws attention as he fights to avoid a return to the minors. He leads Pittsburgh batters with a low average while Syracuse trade talks loom over Long John Gee.
Sarasota report says Boston manager Joe Cronin, recently sidelined by a severe cold, misses today’s game against Newark due to a bad ankle. Dom DiMaggio remains Laboring but expected to return within a week after a workout.
The Phillies return infielders Al Monchak and Paul Sohoen along with pitcher Ray Clark to Portsmouth Virginia. Bob Bragan is told he will join the team at Shibe Park, as Doc Prothro confirms Bragan's coming. The Reds may return to Havana next year with a $6000 guarantee amid rough seas and a late Grapefruit campaign against the Giants.
Clearwater March 26 Dodgers face doubts about contending this year despite new players like Vosmik Cullendine and Peewee Reese. Infield looks strongest but pitching depth and center field remain unsettled as Durocher weighs Charlie Gilbert and other options. Reese eyes shortstop immortality, while Wyatt, Casey, Hamlin and Mungo shape the pitching outlook.
Pinehurst marches into the 38th North and South women's golf event as Estelle Lawson Page defends her title. Snow postponements delayed the start yesterday while 16 low scorers in 18 hole qualifying begin match play with stars from Atlanta Providence Pittsburgh and Pinehurst among the field.
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