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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
2
The St. Louis Cardinals moved into first place after a 10-0 win over the Phillies at Baker Bowl. Giants knock Pirates from lead with two one run wins, Travis Jackson homers in both games.
Charney Ross, a 25 year old Jewish boxer from Chicago, defeats Jimmy McLarnin in 16 rounds at Madison Square Garden to claim the welterweight title in addition to his lightweight crown. The bout draws 65 000 fans with a disputed decision by Referee Eddie Forbes. Ross outboxed and outpunched McLarnin, overcoming heavy punches and a cut mouth to seal a historic double championship.
Walter Hagen leaves for Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia to defend the National Open starting June 7. At 41, Hagen trains months ahead, aiming to add to his major titles. He downplays his own odds while noting Johnny Goodman’s chances and the strong field ahead.
The First Methodist Protestant church at North Main and Richardson streets will host a mid week prayer and praise service tomorrow evening. Rev R I Farmer will lead a 45 minute session themed Unselfishness A Christian Virtue with old familiar hymns sung.
The schedule lists Triangle versus Tomlinson at N. 8 Telephone ve Enterprise and Diamond versus City Hall. Wachovia faces Adams-Millis Plant while Adams-Millie Office meets Lawyers in the day’s competitive pairings.
Wachovia defeated The Enterprise 196 to 208 yesterday afternoon at the city course in a rain delayed match. Lawrence Matton led with a 45 as Wachovia extended its league edge. The new league schedule lists May and June dates featuring Triangle versus Tomlinson and other matchups including Enterprise against Diamond and Wachovia against Adams-Millis Plant.
Tate Street defeated National Food Stores 16 to 15 in a sand-lot baseball game. Heavy hitting marked the contest with G Causey Green Lewis and Crawford leading Tate Street at bat while Frazier and Steele starred for the losers.
Anson Green of Homestead Pennsylvania defeated Johnny Pilt of New York in a boxing bout at 161 to 162 pounds with a ten count. Green outpointed Pilt on points in a closely contested match held in Pittsburgh.
In Chicago on May 29 Barney Ross defeated Jimmy McLarnin in New York last night to claim the welterweight championship. Neighborhood joy erupted as Delicatessen signs read Our Barney, with family watching ringside and at the Associated Press office for blow by blow details. Ross, known for clean living, sent $1,000 to the local synagogue after his prior title win and supports his family, including his late father’s memory.
New York hosts Brooklyn and Philadelphia visits Boston in the only scheduled NBA games.
New York 3, Pittsburgh 2 in 11 innings pivot game. Boston hosts Chicago as Cincinnati beats Brooklyn. St. Louis dominates Philadelphia 10 to 0.
Detroit defeated Chicago Washington 20 to 13 in a game against New York and St. Louis. The scoreline shows Detroit leading as the standout result.
The results show Knowville 3 Atlanta 2 in 11 innings and 4 to 3. LAttie Rock defeated 3. Nashville beat Chattanooga 14 to 6. New Orleans won 5 to 2 over Memphis.
National League leaders include Hendrick of the Phillies batting .3802 and Medwick of the Cardinals with 53 hits. Pitching leader Prankhouse of the Braves has 41 wins, while Gehrig of the Yankees leads in runs batted in with 43. Other top values feature Kuhel, Ut of the Senators, and Averill of the Indians among doubles and RBIs.
Yesterday's games featured Travis Jackson and the Giants beating the Pirates with a home run in a double victory. Jack Sakegaver contributed for the Yankees with a homer and three singles against the Browns. Bart Averill doubled in the tenth to drive in the winning run for the Indians over the Athletics. Mank Greenberg drove in four runs with two homers against the Red Sox. Zeke Bonura added a home run, double and single for the White Sox. Jim Elliott and Bob Smith combined to hold the Cubs to six hits for the Braves. Bil Hallahan pitched in a Cardinals win with seven hits recorded.
In New York Frankie Pullam outpointed Joe Gorman at 147 1 4 pounds. Johnny Consig tte defeated Carman Knapp by outpoint in New Haven Connecticut. Brooklyn opponent details noted.
Thomas Austin Yawkey has poured nearly three million dollars into reviving the Red Sox, building a new ballpark and buying players including Wes Ferrell. Despite major investments the team sits sixth in the league, though fan attendance at the new park nears 170000 paid admissions in early games.
Indianapolis May 29. More than 100000 fans gathered as preparations finished for the 22nd annual 500 mile automobile classic at the Indianapolis motor speedway. Kelly Petillo of Los Angeles will start from pole after posting a 119.329 mph average in a 25 mile test. Meyer, a former winner, seeks another victory. The field includes 33 drivers with varied car configurations including four wheel drive and rear drive entries.
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