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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
2
Triangle Hosiery mill, a newcomer in the Industrial League, surprised the Melrose outfit in the league opener Saturday. The piece notes the team’s swift rise and hints at ongoing excitement as Williams builds a strong club for the season.
Carolina's track squad presents a veteran lineup for the Southern Conference championship with standout names like Don Jackson Odell Childers and Edwin McRae. The team aims for an Intersectional meet against Navy, led by manager Red Williams and a strong Triangle baseball corps including pitcher Reginald Dawson and outfielder Pug Thomas.
Duke University Blue Devils travel to Princeton to face Iron Man Jack’s former team as Wake Forest meets Richmond in Virginia. North Carolina’s Tar Heels win 9 to 7 at Raleigh over NC State in a state race. other results include Lenoir Rhyne 11 High Point 4 and Guilford 7 Catawba 6.
Eight Sunday schools were represented as the Junior Sunday School Baseball league organized under the Y M C A. The season opens Monday May 28 for boys 17 and under. W F Batley assures quality diamonds. Coaches listed: Wesley Memorial Mike Boyce Welch Memorial O Dell Brown John Easter First Reformed Sam Holt Central Friends Charles Parker Episcopal James Bowers Green Street Baptist Keavis South Main M E Harold Kearns First M P Darrell Bulla.
Louisville hotel managers report a Derby sold out three days early with all rooms reserved and crowded with telegrams and letters seeking accommodations. Many hotels have turned away applicants saying no more rooms.
Ancient writers linked Mount Etna to Vulcan’s blacksmith forge beside the Sicilian sea. The term volcano is said to originate from that mythic association with fire and gods.
The manager says left field will feature J. N. Petty, one of the city’s best fly hawks, known for speed and many strikeouts prevented. Two utility players and a strong outfielder will join soon. He warns reserves must earn spots and promises several surprises as the season unfolds.
Yesterday's scores show Charlotte defeated Norfolk 15 to 8 while Columbia beat Greensboro 12 to 8. Wilmington triumphed 9 to 1 over Richmond in a series of fast paced suburban clashes.
Yesterday’s sports results list New Orleans 5 over Atlanta 4, Birmingham 9 over Nashville 6, Little Rock 6 over Chattanooga 4, Memphis 6 over Knoxville 4. No further context provided for venues or dates.
Associated Press lists American League leaders Vosmik Reynolds and Reynolds for runs batted in with Red Sox Reynolds top in hits while Foxx and Bonira lead home runs. In the National League Wilson and Allen pace batting, Klein drives runs and Klein again tops both hits and home runs alongside Ott Hartnett and others.
Yankees rally triumphs over Senators after Don Heffner triples in the ninth to spark a five run frame. Burgess Whitehead drives in winning run in 11th for Cardinals against Reds. Henry Johnson fans eight in six hit win for Red Sox versus Athletics. Willis Hudlin holds White Sox to five hits and one run. Ralph Birkofer limits Pirates and Cubs to five hits. George Watkins leads Giants with two homers and a single against the Dodgers.
Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 4 to 1 while New York edged Brooklyn 10 to 9 and Philadelphia beat Boston 11 to 6. St Louis won 3 to 2 against Cincinnati in the remaining results.
New Yorks Midget Wolgast 119, Philadelphia and Sou Salica 119 of Brooklyn fought to a draw in a bout listed as eight rounds. In St Petersburg Jimmy Reed 147 pounds of Erie, Pennsylvania knocked out Lee Davis 1434.
Only games scheduled with Newark defeating Montreal 11 to 3 and Syracuse edging Buffalo 7 to 6. The slate shows two matchups on the day with these scores and no other results reported.
Norfolk Tars sustain a one game edge in the Piedmont league after a weekend set. Wilmington Reds beat Richmond Colts 9 to 1 as Terhune limited six hits. Columbia Sandlappers crushed Greensboro Patriots 12 to 8 with 14 Safeties. Yankee farm hands dropped a second setback as Skipper Taylor reshuffled the outfield for a 15 to ? win.
The High Point Checker team defeated Mayodan players 62 to 38. Bean led with 14 points, followed by Crofts 13 Barber 13 Alexander 11 Newsome 11, while Maydona Sweeney scored 13, Parrish 8 Mitchell 7 Price 2 and Grogan 8.
At St Andrews Scotland locals marvel as American Walker Cup players Johnny Goodman Gus Moreland Lawson Little and Johnny Dawson practice on the famed links ahead of the May 11 and 12 matches. Residents say they have never seen anything like the Americans’ driving and short game on the old course.
Twelve courts were represented at a YMCA meeting as preparations ramp up for the annual Neighborhood Tennis leagues. Twelve teams will compete in Class A with Monthew and Sechrest advancing from last year’s Class B standings.
Giants struggle with pitching depth as Parmelee and Schumacher miss form while Bowman's start shows Carl Hubbell cannot carry the load alone. Bowman's six innings help tie for top, with Brooklyn’s Emil Leonard roughed up as New York stays within a half game of the Cubs. Pirates and Braves slide in the standings as St. Louis continues steady wins.
Lenoir Rhyne defeated High Point 11 to 4 in a North State Conference baseball game. Deal paced the Bears with two home runs a triple and a single in four at bats, while Lenoir Rhyne totaled 15 hits off Lee Sherrill. High Point earned two runs in the eighth helping end the scoring, as Huffman allowed nine hits. The Panthers next faced Atlantic Christian in a doubleheader at Willis Park followed by a Friday meeting with Elon.
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