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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

8

Screwy Like A Fox Tony Galento Talks Big On Baer And Louis

The outspoken heavyweight Tony Galento predicts he will murder Max Baer on July 2 and knock out Joe Louis, boasting of his career and noting his long layoff from the ring. He muses on his late ex manager Joe Jacobs, his Newark businesses, and his unscathed ears despite many fights.

Signor Tony Galento Tony Max Baer South Hamilton Street Arena Maxie Joe Louis Lewis Louis Baer Newark Galento Joe Jacobs Russell

Cronin Boosts Sox Pitching in Boston's Front Run

Cronin directs traffic between Boston's bullpen and mound as he guides a shaky Red Sox staff. Through 22 starts, the team has won 16, but only five starts saw the starter finish, forcing Cronin to routinely summon relievers.

Chicago Joe Cronin Red Sox Boston Cronin

Cardinals and Reds Play-By-Play Phantom Battle Ends in Tie

A 14 inning suspended game between the Reds and Cardinals finished 8-8 as darkness halted action after a flood delayed schedule. Mize homered three times for St. Louis while Werber added four doubles for Cincinnati. The tie keeps Cincinnati a half game ahead of the Dodgers, with Giants and Phillies also winning.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Boston Brooklyn Phillies Cards Cincinnati National League New York Ford Frick Larry Goetz Jim Wilson Reds Lon Warneke Bill McKechnie Johnny Vander Meer Johnny Mize Joe Orengo Bill Werber St. Louis Clyde Shoun Milt Shoffner Mize Bill Hershberger Werber Goestz Dodgers Phils Giants

N C High Point Bison defeat Asheboro 8-0 behind Upton’s four-hit pitching

Dwight Upton pitched a four-hit shutout leading the High Point Bison past Asheboro 8-0. Big Jack Hussey powered the offense with a home run that stayed inside the park, while Overcash and Whitt contributed at the plate. The Bison close the campaign tomorrow against the Charlotte Wildcats with Moody expected to start.

Bill Currie, Jr Asheboro Dwight Upton Bison Upton Big Jack Hussey Hussey Overcash Whitt Charlotte Wildcats Moody Buss Overcash Wildcats Adrhpoa Osvavstass Venedeiducceks Sy Rothrock Issiuss de Meine Hayworth Lisk Robbins Bunting Warner Lackey Milks Pullian High Point Brady

Red Sox rely on bullpen mix as pennant race tightens

Veteran Joe Heving and rookies Herb Hash and Jack Wilson deliver seven wins with one loss as Boston stays ahead of a rising Cleveland club. Cronin seeks reliable young starters to join old guard Bob Grove and Fritz Ostermueller while noting strong league balance and tough foes like St Louis Philadelphia and a competitive Cleveland with Lou Boudreau. The Yankees remain part of the contest with time.

St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Lou Boudreau

Kannapolis Defeats Salisbury 6-3 in North State League

Kannapolis beat the Salisbury Giants 6-3 in Salisbury. Pitcher Jesse Plummer limited Salisbury to six singles, with Palmisano and Conway homering? Heving. Noting box shows Plummer and Palmisano for Kannapolis and Conway and Heving for Salisbury.

Salisbury Salisbury Giants Jesse Plummer Kannapolis Giants Kan Salis Plummer Palmisano Conway Heving

Fights Last Night In Chicago Pittsburgh New York

Jimmy Bivins knocked out Paul Frazier in Chicago. Jimmy Thompson outpointed Curtis Sheppard in Pittsburgh. Nat Litfin outpointed Vince Delli Orto in New York. Maurice Tilet of France defeated Steve Casey of Ireland on a foul in Boston wrestling.

Chicago Jimmy Bivins Cleveland Paul Frazier Pittsburgh Jim Thompson Curtis Sheppard New York Nat Litfin Vince Delli Orto Italy Boston Maurice the Angel

Duke Pole Vault Title Hangs on Montfort at Southern Meet

Bob Montfort of Duke leads in pole vault as the 18th annual Southern Conference outdoor meet heads to finals in Williamsburg Virginia. Stanford rivals include Capt Bob Rawl William and Mary Ralph Fennell Clemson and NC State’s Hanff with multiple contenders at 12 feet 6 inches and higher. Norman McLeod UNC Bob Chambers Duke Tommy Davis South Carolina Charlie Gilbert Washington and Lee also vault above the 12 foot mark.

Williamsburg Bob Montfort Duke Montfort Duke Ace Odell Clemson Bob Rawl William and Mary Ralph Fennell Raw Virginia Fennell South Carolina North Carolina State Ke Hanff Wolfpack Norman McLeod Bob Chambers Tommy Davis Charlie Gilbert Washington Lee

Becker Beats Hillcrest 8 to 2 In High School Tilt

Becker walloped eight hits and eight runs to defeat Hillcrest 8-2 at the High School field yesterday afternoon. Dudley held Hillcrest to four hits while Smalley hit two homers and Vance added two base hits. Hillcrest committed five errors, Becker none, with Miles and Hampton facing Dudley and Vance.

Becker Hillcrest Dudley Miles Smalley Vance Lamar R H

Beeson Beats Adams-Millis 6 to 2 In Baseball Showdown

Beeson downed Adams-Millis 6 to 2 as Beeson stars with three base hits by Wheelis Gregory Peace and Spencer. BeesonStoker MillerA M Wheelis Gregory combined for the win while Wheelis took the loss. Batteries listed and walks and strikeouts noted.

Beeson Adams-Millis Wheelis Gregory Peace Spencer Stoker Miller A. M

Tar Heels claim Southern Conference doubles tennis title

Durham May 14 The University of North Carolina team of Charlie Rider and Bill Rawlings won the Southern Conference doubles championship. They defeated teammate Ian Carver and Walt Meseserole in the final by 6 4 4 6 6 1 6 4 after dropping the second and third sets.

Durham Charlie Rider Bill Rawlings University of North Carolina Ian Carver Walt Meseserole

Sedgefield Horse Show to Feature 200 Horses for $3000 Prizes

North Carolina exhibitors from Charlotte Winston-Salem Raleigh Asheville and Greensboro compete at the Sedgefield House show opening Thursday through Saturday. Over 200 horses vie for $3000 in prize money with riders such as Julius M Johnston E C Cridlebaugh Mrs Henry Jobe Eleanor Moffett and many more from across the state.

Sedgefield House Julius M. Johnston Charlotte E. C. Cridlebaugh High Point Rex Herman Weil Goldsboro Old Mill Farm Winston-Salem O. T. Fowler R. C. Pulliam Henry Jobe Raleigh North Carolina Jobe Douglas Long Greensboro Eleanor Moffett Asheville Southern Pines Lady Durham Dark Victory W. O. Moss Thundering Mike Hurdle Hill Stables J. Allister Donaldson Forrester Jms W.S. Miller Sarasota Florida Lady Lane Bobby Hilton Sally Walker W. S. Lee Ill Gold Age Allen H. Smith Gastonia

Marvin Wins Bitterly Disputed Wrestling Match

The main event ends in a bitter clash after Tony Galento nods Marvin to win the third fall. Ellis Bashara confronts Marvin, tries to force a rematch, crowd urges action, Marvin slips out back. Promoter McMahon warns Marvin or he may never wrestle in High Point again.

Marvin Purple Flash Tony Galento Ellis Bashara Tommy Marvin Bashara Tony Flash Galento McMahon McMa High Point Luigi Brugolupi Tom Mahoney Orlando, Fla Dobie Osburn Osburn Joe Monell Jake Patterson Patterson

Baseball Scoreboard League Standings and Results

Summary of multiple leagues with scores including Cincinnati 8 St Louis 8 in 14 innings, Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 3, New York 11 Boston 5, Jersey City 8 Rochester 2, Toronto 5 Baltimore 4 Syracuse 3 Montreal 2, Birmingham 16 Atlanta 10, and other night games across American and minor leagues. The list covers Pacific and Eastern divisions with various city matchups and final tallies.

Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston Jersey City Rochester Toronto Baltimore Syracuse Montreal Detroit SePeees Heer Eeee Tseene Chicago

Sports Oddities Win Recognition

Kansas City May 14. Sports oddities won prizes in a nationwide contest by a coaching magazine. Ken Somerville of Monticello NY high school received the top award. He recounted Cooper the Monticello high jumper scraping the bar at 5 feet 4 inches as the bamboo barrier failed.

Kansas City K. H Ken) Somerville Monticllo N. Y Cooper Monticello

Thoroughbred names in Rochelle heirs dispute

Earl N. Phillips Star Red owned by Jack Rochelle, Royal Ransom owned by T. V. Rochelle, and Brandywine owned by Charles L. Kearns are referenced in a holdings segment. The note lists owners and horses without further context or actions.

Earl N. Phillips Star Red Jack Rochelle Royal Ransom T. V. Rochelle Brandywine Charles L. Kearns

Melrose Loses Narrowly as Adams-Millis Rallies

Melrose led Adams-Millis 5 to 1 late in the game but the latter rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to win 7 to 6. Eller started the late rally with a single, Lord Perry delivered a three run double, and Dusty Cooke miscues aided the comeback. Frank Faircloth led Melrose with three hits as Adams-Millis outhit the Melrose club 6 to 4 in a tough defeat for Melrose.

Melrose Adams-Millis Leslie Guley Adam Millis Eller Pierce Dusty Cooke Rooke Lord Perry Ivan Young Frank Faircloth Weston Cooke Adams-Mil

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