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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
9
The writer predicts the 1940s style season may crown the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees as World Series contenders with Joe Cronin’s Red Sox emerging as strong challengers. Cronin’s offseason moves swapped Higgins and Chapman for Williams and Tabor, aiming to boost youth power and brains behind a pitching duo Gatehouse and Auker.
The writer lists Boston starters Jimmy Foxx at first Bobby Doerr at second Tabor at third Cronin at short Williams in left Roy Cramer center Vosmik right with DeSautels Pea Cock Berg and Gartke behind the plate on a firing line of Auker Gatehouse Bagby Ostermueller Grove Wilson Dickman Wagner and Rich predicting strong performance this season and asking for reader opinions.
Central Ice Delivery Company announced a contest offering an air conditioned refrigerator as the prize. The puzzle themed contest opens today and is open to all adults except company employees and their families. The display at 612 West Broad Street features a nearly complete jig saw puzzle with one missing piece. Drivers will distribute puzzle pieces in envelopes and the holder of the matching piece wins the refrigerator by fitting it into the final space.
High Point hospitals received grants totaling 4 878 from the Duke Endowment as trustees allocated funds to 109 hospitals and 43 affiliated entities. Institutions include urrus Memorial 3 353 and Guilford General 1 525 along with City Memorial in Thomasville 2 122 and Randolph m Asheboro 3 314.
In Sarasota Florida Lefty Grove will make his first real test against the Cincinnati Reds as the Boston Red Sox seek to gauge pennant chances. The outcome could answer the big question about Grove and Boston’s title hopes by dusk tonight.
Pie Traynor notes pitching concerns for the Pirates as Russ Bauer weighs 20 pounds over, Cy Blanton and Bill Swift show limited progress, while Jim Tobin appears strongest and Ken Heintzelman may win a starting spot.
Clearwater report notes Ray Hayworth joined the Dodgers at waiver price with Dolph Camilli benefiting. Camilli batted .253 last season and now, using Hayworth’s model bat, is enjoying more blows this spring.
The Philadelphia Athletics, discouraged after a 20 to 9 defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans, committed six errors and rookie Bill Nagel, the third baseman, booted three misplays yet hit the A’s lone homer of the day.
Los Angeles reports Vic Frasier is rapidly recovering from a skull fracture after being beaned. The White Sox lead Cubs two games to two in the city series as Frasier shows improving condition.
Zeke Bonura of the New York Giants kept his form in Dallas despite rain. The former Dallas resident and Texas League favorite was highlighted as a popular player during his earlier days in the area.
In Prothro’s note from Cubro Texas a young man who can hit a baseball far with two bats and is willing to play for the Phillies is invited to apply to Manager Poc Prothro before April 18. The item frames the team’s urgent need for a strong batter.
Orlando report notes manager Ray Blades not fully satisfied with Stu Martin and Jimmy Brown as second base and shortstop. He is still evaluating rookie infielders after watching them face the Senators, signaling doubt for the Martin Brown pairing.
Lou Gehrig, still joked about retirement, sent a message with a strong batting practice showing by driving three straight pitches over the right field wall in St. Petersburg.
In Detroit Tigers training camp ex owner Walter Briggs weighed two scouting stacks before trading for Freddie Hutchinson from Seattle for 50 000. He warned one pile could signal a pennant if right, while the other suggested a risky loss, but chose to take the chance.
The St. Louis Browns dominate in the Grapefruit League with seven wins and one tie in eight starts against National League foes, positioning them near the cellar in the American League but shining against NL teams.
Cecil Travis, shortstop for the Washington Senators, is recovering from influenza and on the road to return to training in Orlando Florida.team status improves while teammates break in camp practice today.
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes faces a battered squad as injuries thin the club. Monty Srnan is missing after a leg injury, Jackie Hayes recovers from knee surgery, and pitching depth remains a concern with veterans Dietrich, Lyons, Brown and others likely to shoulder the load. The infield includes Appling and McNair with Kuhel at first, while Steinbacher Kreevich and Radcliff anchor the outfield.
Walt Nielson and Jack Roberts at the University of Arizona join an all-student rodeo showing mixed results in steer riding bucking and saddle events. The event features wild steer riding calf roping bronc riding team tying and cow pony racing with Bob Perkins winning by taking first in bronc riding and team tying with Gaynor Hathaway and best time of 35 seconds in team events.
The Yadseats Club will sponsor a community event at First Baptist Church Sunday April 2 at 3 30 p m. Dr Roscoe C Brown of the US Public Health Service and Dr Walter Hughes Negro representative of the NC State Board of Health will speak about health issues affecting Negroes. The program is recognized by state and national health authorities.
A cordial invitation extends to all to attend a community health meeting aimed at solving health problems specific to the Negro community. The text emphasizes local participation and collective effort to awaken public interest in tackling these issues.
The High Point Professional Men's Club met Tuesday to organize a health promotion program for April. A committee led by Dr. M. B. Davis with L. L. Boyd and C. E. Yokely will contact city clubs and groups to arrange events and disseminate information. The club will equip first aid rooms at Leonard Street, Fairview Street, and William Penn schools. Miss Pauline Davie, a student.
Unanimous Senate support for the Corey measure would move city boundary extensions from the General Assembly to the Local Government Commission. The plan sets mapping, public hearings, and elections to approve expansions, with property owner thresholds and voter participation rules.
James Roosevelt states the United States will not enter European disputes unless they touch this country or South America. He cautions Americans must be ready to defend themselves if needed and notes the public will not be stampeded into another war. He speaks while en route to London on business.
Kinston report says J O Frick 87 died in Salisbury and may have been the state s only Franco Prussian war veteran. He left a widow and four children. The elder Frick was buried this week end.
The Kernersville Retail Merchants Association will meet in Labor Hall over Bank of Kernersville on Thursday March 30 at 7 45 p m. The gathering aims to complete the organization and plan proper functions with a social period and refreshments after business.
A Good Samaritan Hospital nurse spent the weekend visiting her father, Garfield Davis, who lives at 408 Moon Street in Charlotte.
Miss Christine Lealand niece of Mr and Mrs James Simpson celebrated a birthday Sunday afternoon with a group of friends at Day Street.
New items note Armstrong aiming for 45 straight wins over Day Friday night and other sports chatter. Giants and Phillies talks surface from Winter Haven 1940 to Earl Averill trade hopes. Exhibition plans, college caps, Dodgers, Giants, and Amos Seeds' Texas club ties highlighted with assorted rumors and upcoming events.
The Tampa citizenry hosted the Reds at a dinner where Mayor Chaney referred to General Manager Warren C. Giles as "Larry MacPhat" twice, causing lighthearted confusion but no serious fallout.
Howard Jones of Southern California sits on a jury to pick a Hollywood glamour girl. Charlie Kurtsinger is set to ride Porter's Mite in the Derby. Max Baer trains for Lou Nova at Barney Ross old place in Ferndale New York and stays at the Barney Ross Cottage. Wallace Wade predicts Clemson back Banks McFadden will be the top back in the Southern Conference next season.
A reader questions how John Henry Lewis could be cleared by the New York Commission for the Joe Louis bout despite his prior claim of vision impairment. The note suggests scrutiny of eligibility and commission standards for title fights.
The Guilford County Board of Elections in Greensboro named Dr J W Slate as a minority member of High Point Municipal Election Board to replace Willis H Slane who resigned. Slate will be sworn in tomorrow and work with Arch K Schoch and J F Powers to organize election machinery for the April 18 primary if held and May 2 election, starting with registrar and judge selections for 14 precincts.
Salisbury prepares for the Rowan County Fair Grounds races on Sunday April 2 at 2 pm with 16 entrants. New and rebuilt cars boost the field as promoter Bruce Thompson moves up start time to finish before dark. More entries may join last minute.
Beginning Sunday April 2 a revival will be conducted for a week or ten days by Rev. J. C. Kidd and an assisting pastor or song leader. Glenola Baptist Church sits on the Asheboro highway about seven miles below High Point.
Orange, chairman of the Senate committee on counties cities and towns, loudly backs the bill extending city limits. He has presided over hearings on this hot issue as many local units seek population gains before the 1940 Federal Census.
THOMASVILLE March 29 Special Members of the Le Temps club were entertained at the home of Mrs Wade Morgan on Fisher Ferry Street with floral table arrangements and dainty refreshments. Mrs Joe Boyles Jr won top score while Mrs Jack Russell took second. Guests included 16 attendees as local club members served and honored guests received linen gifts.
Mr and Mrs L L Hatfield of Hickory and friends arrive to attend Lansing Hatfield final concert of the current series for the High Pot Cooperative Association. They stay with Mr and Mrs F J Flagler at 321 Montheuven and plan to travel to Wilmington tomorrow for another concert and Garden Fortnight events. Guests include Mr and Mrs P Frans and Mrs W T Sledge and Mr and Mrs H O Woltg of Mount Airy.
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