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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
2
Fair tonight in central and southern coasts with slight warming Thursday. North and northeast winds diminish tonight then pick up Thursday. Partly overcast conditions expected tonight and fair skies Thursday from Hatteras to Jacksonville.
Dispatches report Turkey refuses rush to treaties with the West. Turkish foreign policy favors Russia and Britain over the Allies, while pledges of Western aid are not yet formalized. American officials say neutrality remains while Europe seeks balance.
Keller drives a three base hit to spark a ninth inning rally that gives the Reds a late lead. The lineup lists Werber Crosetti Frey Rolfe Goodman Keller McCormick DiMaggio Lombardi Dickey Craft Berger Gordon Myers Derringer Ruffing as pitchers and catchers with the official umpires named Bill McGowan John Rear don Bill Summers Ralph Pinelli.
In the second inning the Yankees fail to score, with Goodman making a running catch and Derringer striking out Selkirk on a fast ball. The crowd cheers for the New York right-hander as no runs, no hits, no errors are recorded.
Berger fouled at a backbreaking change of pace pitch. Myers lined the second pitch to right for a single. Derringer drew applause and hit a ground ball through the middle deflecting off Ruffing to second. Crosetti barehanded to Gordon for a double play, Ruffing gets an assist. In the third Gordon fouled out, Dahlgren grounded out, Ruffing hit a single for the first Yankee hit. Crosetti struck out, Lombardi retired the side on a foul tip. No runs, one hit, one left.
In the fourth inning, the Yankees strand runners as Rossetti, Werber, and Crosetti feature in a tense sequence. McCormick drives in the first run on a single past Rolfe before Lombardi is retired at first.
In the fifth, Rolfe barely beat a grounder to first as Berger struck out for Ruffin’s fourth. Myers started a sharp double play, the third Yankee twin killer of the game. Selkirk legged out a single, Gordon’s hit tied the score, Dahlgren’s grounder produced a run, and Lombardi’s relay needed a jump to tag. One run, two hits, no errors, one left.
Crosetti handled Derringer's grounder just to the left of second base in the sixth inning for the Reds, a surprising infield play amid a tense game.
In the sixth, Rolfe drove a long fly to center, McCormick bobbled Keller’s grounder but recovered to throw him out, then Derringer covered the bag. Myers saved DiMaggio’s sharp grounder at short, tagging the runner for an out as the frame produced no runs and no hits.
In the seventh, Rolfe replaced Goodman and threw out a runner. McCormick was applauded for two earlier singles but was out on a close play by Crosetti. Lombard lofted a foul along the first base line as no runs or hits occurred. Frey sprinted to the outfield to catch a Dickey fly while Goodman barely hauled in Selkirk’s liner and Gordon struck out on a fastball.
In the eighth inning Craft popped to Rolfe on the infield dirt. Gordon halted Berger’s smash at second and tagged him out. Crosetti threw out Myers on a grounder. The crowd cheered as the Yankees retreated after a solid display of fielding. Dahlgren struck out Derringer for the sixth time, Ruffing followed with the seventh strikeout. Crosetti grounded out to Werber.
Derringer was greeted by a stadium ovation as he batted. McCormick cut down Derringer at first, Crosetti threw Werber out, and Frey nabbed a deep fly. In the ninth, Keller tripled, Dimaggio was intentionally walked, and Dickey singled to score Keller for the winning run.
A critical voice argues that U S involvement would be exhausting for all parties but suggests the United States should consider strategic restraint. The speaker contends that hesitating now may be prudent to avoid decimation.
Senator Connally critiqued the war arms embargo saying it leaves U.S. ships at risk and could drag the nation into war. He urged a stronger navy to dominate two oceans and argued the embargo fuels aggression by allowing belligerents to seek force with foreign commerce.
The article reports on Italy’s stance against taking the initiative amid wartime developments. It notes plans for a grand exposition city project linking Via Imperiale to Rome, and mentions Prime Minister Chamberlain’s remarks in the House of Commons about peace moves.
Italian sources report cordial interest in US participation in a peace conference though no conference is proposed. Telefraga notes a potential turning point in the war as British debate reflects optimism. Diplomatic circles note Lloyd George's hint at possible influence of Italy, the United States, and Soviet Russia toward peace.
Raleigh October 4 Commissioner Edwin Gill said Governor Hoey declined to intervene for Charles Fain a 26 year old Black man sentenced to death Friday for capital crimes including burglary and raping a nurse assisting a new mother in Murphy He admitted taking a pocketbook with rings and cash after entering a hospital and some items traced to others were found in his home fire damaged. The crime occurred January 29 1939 and he was convicted in April after an appeal to the supreme court was denied.
An estimate shows 380000 gasoline stations in the United States amid last year’s 1350000 motorists who ran out of fuel. The figures highlight widespread fueling issues and strain on drivers nationwide.
About a quarter of American buyers paid cash for new cars in the previous year, signaling cash preference among motorist shoppers and shaping credit and financing trends.
Berlin dispatch notes near-Hitler talk as Britain expands shell production sixfold and urges food campaigns Dig For Victory. Aliens may join forces as pilots and mechanics. 2000 Czechs in Britain could swell ranks. Admiralty adds trawlers and yachts for anti submarine duty. Dominions invited to join an empire war cabinet. Lloyd George prompts cautious query on German proposals with US Russia Italy participation debated.
Chicago on October 4 reports early wheat losses wiped out as prices rose. Wheat finished up to 1 1/4 cents, December at 81 1/4, May 81 1/2. Corn gained 1 8 to 1 4 cents, December 49 1/4, May 52 1/4. Oats rose 1/4 cent.
Paris reports describe French occupation of 150 square miles of German territory with 65 villages and ongoing flanking efforts to seize six cities. British premier Chamberlain’s speech is called a “slap in the face” by French press as Daladier convenes cabinet to consider actions against dissolving Communist organs and new parliamentary alignments.
Wallace urged stabilizing tobacco production to match demand and avoid surplus. He argued 750 million pounds yearly suffices at fair prices, noting a current 200 million pound surplus. He urged diversified farming to improve living on each farm and warned the war will shape future farm adjustments with AAA ready to adapt. He noted retail sales rise when parking is convenient for motorists.
The letter attacking Socialist Leader Leon Blum is labeled scandalous. Any move stripping Communist members of parliamentary privileges must be voted by the chamber itself. Daladier has contacted Herriot regarding the matter.
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