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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
6
Burke Davis, sports editor of The Charlotte News, lampoons See Chakalés and his golf exploits. The column mocks his skills, boasts, and odd reputation with hyperbolic anecdotes, inviting locals to a playful match with handicaps and trophies.
Thirty-eight golfers competed in a Migiose course 86 hole qualifier to win four spots in the National Open district. Judd Brumley of Knoxville led rivals, while Arch ie Clark of Hendersonville and Orville White of Morganton drew noted attention. The event preceded the National Open in Denver June 11 with a pro am best ball event led by Clarence Owen and Billy Joe Patton.
The Boston Bees pitchers Turner and MacFayden led a double shutout over the Giants 6-0 and 1-0, while Cleveland beat the White Sox 5-2 and 8-1 as Feller and Allen held the opposition. Yankees star Gehrig homered in the second game vs Boston, boosting New York to second place. Detroit slugger York hit two homers in a 10-9 win over St Louis, and Philadelphia rallied for 9-5 and 7-4 wins aided by Mueller. Chicago’s Bill Lee threw a strong outing to help the Cubs gain on the Giants.
The Enterprise defeated Beeson Hardware 7-4 to seize undisputed first place in the City Softball league. Dudley limited Beeson to four hits while Enterprise rallied with three-run frames in the third and fifth. Widespread hitting included Beeson and McFarland for Enterprise, plus Goodson and Mobley homering for Caldwell Markers in a separate game.
Floyd Roberts of Van Nuys Calif won the Indianapolis 500 with a record average speed of 117.200 mph, breaking Wilbur Shaw’s 118.580 mph mark. About 88 entrants attended the post race dinner while checks totaling between 35,000 and 83,000 were prepared for Roberts.
The Pirates won the second game 6-4 after a 7-3 opener by the Reds. Paul Derringer pitched for Cincinnati in the opener. In the nightcap Curt Davis and sharp defense halted Pittsburgh as St. Louis claimed a 9-6 victory.
In Thomasville the Tommies split Memorial Day games defeating Mooresville 5-3 after a 6-8 loss. Pinkston powered the nightcap with a double homer and five RBI while Ray Lindsay pitched well until a late hiccup. Mooresville returns today while Thomasville visits Landis tomorrow.
About 1,194 golfers compete in 31 courses nationwide for 63 spots in the national open at Cherry Hills Denver June 9. Exempts include Harold S. Long and last year’s top 30. West dominance grows with Denver Chicago entries leading the field.
In Des Moines Robert F E Lee 210 Price Alah outpointed Sandy McDonald 215 Dallas Texas. In Toronto Small Montana 110 Philippines outpointed Baby Yack 119 Toronto Canadian bantamweight champion. In Miami Joey Green 135 Washington DC outpointed Snag Trowbridge 137 West Palm Beach Pia.
Summary of a local baseball game with Crisfield as pitcher Crisfield and Lindsay as winning pitcher. Hearn struck out ten while Lind had ten. Off Crisfield six hits allowed in three innings while Hearn yielded five in five. Umpires Chapman and Flora. Time of game one hour fifty five minutes.
High Point wrestling fans will see Paddy Ryan, a ruthless Bostonian, in the arena on High Street Friday night. He clashes with Eddie Williams, a crowd favorite known for speed, in a program headlined by a Williams vs Ernie Dugan semi final. Dugan, known as the local light heavyweight champ, defeated Roberta in a two out of three falls victory last Friday.
District league results show Norfolk Portamouth Richmond Durham and Charlotte Winston Salem amid rain. American League games include New York 10 Boston 0 and Detroit 10 Cleveland 5. National League features Boston 6 New York 0 and Philadelphia 9 Chicago 7 with other midweek results.
Mooresville 8 3 over Thomasville 6 5. Lexington Newton Conover results noted. Shelby Landis and Cooleemee Salisbury games postponed by rain.
Kannapolis defeats Hickory 11 to 10 in a rain shortened Carolina League game. Vaidese and Conecord contributed to the scoring as drizzle interrupted play.
A brief listing shows Durham at Richmond, Asheville at Rocky Mount, and Boston at New York with Ostermueller or Chandler facing Veggs, noted as the only game scheduled.
High school league results list one scheduled game between New York at Pittsburgh Melton with a 7-1 record and Bauers at 0-3. Other matches include Salisbury at Cooleemee Newton Conover at Lexington Landia at Shelby and Thomasville at Mooresville Concord at Vaildene Lenoir at Gastonia Hickory at Kannapolis.
All games in the High Point Tennis Association scheduled for today have been postponed to Wednesday. The delay aims to ensure courts and weather are suitable for play.
More than 150 miles of passages have been mapped in Mammoth Cave Kentucky, with many miles yet to be explored revealing an extensive underground system awaiting further exploration by researchers and explorers.
Pasch the unbeaten bay colt is the 5-2 favorite for the 145th Epsom Derby as Sir Abe Hailey the legless 73 year old South African sportsman and Viscount Astor the American born owner of Pound Foolish and Cave Man prepare in nearby boxes. Merely sentimental betting centers on Pasch amid rain improving Portmarnock’s chances and Derby trainer Fred Darling has produced four Derby winners.
Promoter Mike expects Madison Square Garden to host Barney Ross versus Hi Armstrong for the welterweight title with rain delays possible. Ross weighs around 142 pounds to Armstrong's 134, leading to a 7-to-5 betting edge for Ross though Armstrong backers claim the challenger has peak years ahead. The outcome hinges on weather and final state boxing commission decisions today.
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