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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
8
Professional golf headlines Pinehurst as 103 players including top pros compete for $4,000 in prizes in the 33rd North and South Open. Henry Picard defends his title with last year’s major win behind him, while Paul Runyan, Willie Royster, and Johnny Farrell post strong scores in opening rounds.
James J. Braddock, named No 1 heavyweight challenger by the New York State Athletic Commission, faces a complex path to Max Baer as Schmeling faces a possible title bout. The Garden may shift venues if Braddock defeats Schmeling, with Baer’s approval still needed. Braddock signs to meet the winner of the Camera-Louis bout if no Baer clash materializes.
Reports from Pensacola Bradenton Yuma Orlando and Tampa detail spring results and matchups. Buck Jordan’s stance hardens as Braves hold firm over terms with the Tribe while Pat Malone returns to work with the Yankees under McCarthy. Veterans to shoulder pitching load for White Sox per Dykes.
New Orleans dispatch analyzes the Cleveland Indians as a strong pennant contender if Billy Knickerbocker recovers from appendicitis by May. Walter Johnson reshapes the infield with a young, hard hitting quartet and a solid pitching staff led by Mel Harder and Monte Pearson.
Springfield College of Massachusetts defeated Catawba College 8 to 3 at Salisbury and will meet Elon in Hickory today as part of a North Carolina tour. The Guilford–B. C. T. C. game was also on today's schedule and Duke faced Furman in golf at Greenville South Carolina.
Charleston South Carolina awaits a boxing card tonight promoted by Pa Stribling father of Georgia heavyweight Young Stribling. The event features two ten round bouts with 49 total rounds planned. Hans Birkle of Germany faces Dewey Kimrey of Charlotte in one match and Bob Godwin of Daytona Beach fights Leroy Brown, a former Charleston marine, in another.
About 6,000,000 gallons of milk were delivered to pupils in England's schools over a three month period. The program shows strong uptake across school districts with widespread participation by local authorities and dairy suppliers.
Trinity high school destroyed High Point 13 to 2, pounding out 13 hits including a C Ward home run. Ward led the offense with 6 hits and 8 RBIs as Trinity built a 1 4 2 1 run line before finishing strong. High Point managed only five hits with Davis and Murrow contributing two each.
In Greensboro Promoter Jim Crockett's mat program features Dynamite Al Maynard from Oregon against Chief Tiny Roebuck, a Cherokee, at Sport Ten tonight starting 8 30. Don Nolan and Rudy Stromberg also vie for action while Machine Gun Cook meets Pat Newman in the opening bout.
A wood duck lifts and carries her ducklings using the loose skin at the back of their necks, similar to how a cat transports kittens. This observation notes the mother duck’s protective behavior and her method of transportation.
The YMCA volleyball team continues practice this week and arranges April matches with Erwin Auditorium Durham Proximity Greensboro and Mengel Winston-Salem. Notable players include H Raper W Morehead W Raper Whitley Farlow Petty and Weisner. practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 30 PM.
High Point tennis players meet tonight at 7 80 oclock at the YMCA to discuss plans for the 1985 season. T R Short of Neighborhood Tennis League presides with Luke Abels of Greensboro Tennis League as a principal speaker. Teams from last year and new clubs planning to join are urged to send representatives.
Triangle faces Highland in a deciding game at the YMCA tonight at 7:30. Velock leads Triangle as they seek the series win and another playoff berth.
In a report from Tallahassee Florida the New York Giants are described as needing relief pitchers. The article highlights the perceived lack of dependable arms to support the rotation during the season.
Orlando Florida Linus Prey junior shortstop from Brooklyn has abandoned right handed hitting and now bats solely left handed.
Philadelphia Athletics arrive in Birmingham planning another win over the Barons after a 5 to 4 tenth inning victory. Second baseman Dib Williams received an Australian sheepdog as mascot en route, but he will miss several days after the dog bit his hand.
The Phillies lost twice to the Baltimore Orioles as they left Winter Haven and headed to Orlando for the next stop in their road swing.
Pirates in San Bernardino report all players in tip top shape despite poor weather hampering training as they bid farewell to the southern California training camp.
St. Louis Browns defeated Buffalo 4 to 3 in a tense spring game. Manager Rogers Hornsby fretted as the club stretched its streak of one run decisions to seven this season.
In Bradenton Florida Diszy and Paul Dean, who taunted the Tigers in the last World Series, prepare to face Detroit in an exhibition today as the Cardinals bring a bold lineup to challenge the visiting Tigers.
In Lakeland Florida the Detroit Tigers rested their regulars for a beach day while the reserve and rookie players faced the Rochester International in a minor exhibition game.
Reds rally to a 5-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Tampa Florida as they resume play against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a prior semifinal or late break in the schedule.
Max Baer derides Braddock as top contender and blasts the New York commission in Sacramento. He says Joe Louis, Primo Carnera, and Schmeling would beat Braddock and prefers a Schmeling title bout, with Ancil Hoffman backing Baer’s stance.
On April 2 Charlotte hosts four top players including Bill Tilden Ellsworth Vines George Lott Sr and Hans Nusslein in two singles and one doubles at the Armory auditorium. Fred Costan leads preparations as crowds expected to set a social and athletic high mark for the year.
A new post graduate course in bag Ipipe playing has begun in London. The program aims to develop advanced techniques and theory for practitioners seeking higher certification in this traditional skill.
Beryl Oser died after injuries from being caught in a turntable at the Southern Railway yards in Henderson. He and two other boys were playing in the hallway yards when the accident occurred.
The Schoolmasters' club will convene at South High School in Winston-Salem Thursday night at 6 with the North Carolina Education Association convention. Speakers include Clyde A. Erwin state superintendent of public instruction and L. H. Rother Houston Texas businessman.
High Point College's Panther nine begins a six day trip through the eastern state, facing Atlantic Christian, State, and Eastern Carolina Teachers College. They open Thursday at Atlantic Christian, then play State in Raleigh, and meet Eastern Carolina Teachers on Saturday and Monday.
A massive locust swarm over Bloemhof South Africa stretched over 20 miles by five miles and settled on the golf course as rain began. The next morning the links and city common were covered with millions of dead locusts after an attack by 50 Europeans using 17 sprays and pumps.
Semi final bouts in eight divisions are set for tonight in Raleigh in the first annual Eastern Carolina Golden Gloves charity boxing tournament. There were no knockouts in the opening round, but several close decisions were rendered.
The report notes a triple play by Freddie Lindstrom Woody English and Phil Cavaretta, while Seattie impressed with a 3 to 1 victory over the Cubs, delivering a sharp game at the plate.
Fin.-Manager Walter Johnson praised his hitters after they collected 17 hits for 32 bases against the Giants yesterday. The surge included two home runs, two triples and four doubles as the Indians produced a strong offensive showing.
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