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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1936
Page
7
The article tracks strong hitters and pitchers in the club, highlighting H Johnson and Fielder among leaders. It notes team averages, individual sluggers like Forbes and Crofts, and mentions Ragan and Morgan in the pitching column with several wins and few losses.
Indianapolis May 27 The racing teams prepare meticulously for the Memorial 500 mile race at the speedway. Mechanics test components with magnaflux and X ray to reveal hidden flaws and align wheels to fractions of an inch. Final checks occur after tire testing and multiple teardown inspections as 33 starters contend for positions in the qualifying trials.
In Sunday School league play Welch Memorial crushed Memorial 11 to 2 while Roh of God defeated Green Street 8 to 1. Welch’s Welch held his ground with three hits and superb support as Roh of God’s star produced two runs in five trips. Next games include Episcopal and Central Friends among others postponed due to the pletion election.
A historic note cites a shielded fire wall on a new port ship aimed at containing blazes near the power facility. The item references 1936 transport licenses and U S authorization for maritime operations.
New York May 27 Notwithstanding rumors among pilots the baseball in use contains no more and no less explosive than last year. Manufacturers and officials Harridge and Frick authorize this. Sluggers Vaughan Myers testify balls not livelier. Yankees show power this spring but not like Ruth era. increases due to park changes and spring recoveries by Foxx Lasseri Gehrig Trosky.
Leroy Haynes of Philadelphia the No. 2 Dark Menace meets Primo Carnera in an outdoor bout at Ebbets Field. Haynes hopes to repeat his two round knockout of Carnera in March to prove the earlier win was no fluke. Carnera vows to show his legs and balance can withstand the challenger’s assault.
A High Point column urges local boxing fans to indicate if they want bouts staged here. The writer notes interest shown in regional championships and mentions Lew Carpenter training near City Lake and potential bouts with Johnny Risko or Mickey Walker if finances allow.
The High Point Junior American Legion baseball team meets the Thomasville Legion squad Thursday at Willie Park. Virgil Yow will direct the local nine with Charlie Kearns guiding Thomasville. a real battle is expected. Season tickets will be honored at the gate.
A meter used to test excessive propeller vibration is employed by pilots during trial flights of transport planes to gauge vibration levels and ensure aircraft performance.
Johnnie Humphries of North Carolina, known as a top pitcher for the Tar Heels, won the discus at the university intramural track meet with a 132 foot toss. The sophomore righthander also posted 84 strikeouts in 87 1 8 innings this spring.
Kathryn Hemphill of Columbia surged to the semi finals at the Marguerite Gant invitation in Memphis Tennessee. She first broke the Memphis Country Club course record with a 76 and defeated Deane Van Landingham 7 and 6. Hemphill then beat Gaither Hatcher 2 and 1 to reach the semis, facing Mrs. Dave Gant.
Raleigh high school baseball opens regional eliminations in Burlington against Petersburg Virginia. Dan Kernolde, sponsor, said regional winner advances to face Ton established victors from Birmingham and other regions to decide a national champion.
Boston gains ground in the pennant chase with a 5 4 win over New York as Jimmie Foxx belts his 12th homer. Frustrating injury sidelines Bill Dickey of the Yankees, while the Cardinals rely on new pitcher Winford to bolster their rotation amid doubleheaders forthcoming. Marty Gumbert shines for the Giants with seven strong, and Detroit splits with Chicago as Sugar Cain and Roy Henshaw star in pivotal games.
Baseball leaders listed across categories like hits, doubles, home runs and pitching. Names include Jordan Hees Medwick Gumbert Schumacher Gehrig Gehringer Dickey and others with team affiliations indicated such as Cardinals Cubs Giants Yankees Tigers and Indians.
Mahoud and Tak Akbar, owned by the Aga Khan, finished first and second in the 153rd Derby at Epsom Downs before about 500000 spectators. Mahoud won in 2 38 4 5, the new track mark, with Pay Up fourth and Roswell fading after a bold early bid. Tanker Ton was third.
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