Luke Appling Turns 40 Again in Arizona
In Phoenix on April 2, Luke Appling of the Chicago White Sox is said to be 40 again though many place his birth in 1909 making him closer to 45. The veteran shortstop recently posted a .500 batting average and a strong throwing arm as he remains one of baseball’s wonders.
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Brackett Fires 65 as NC State Beats Amherst Golf
Maurice Brackett of North Carolina State shot a scorching 65 to lead his team to a 25 1 and 1 victory over Amherst. Brackett finished seven under par as the Wolfpack dominated the links.
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High Point Golf Season Opens With Keen Interest
High Point gears up for a banner golf year as Blair Park and Emerywood host summer events. Pro Al Gerring praises Blair Park greens as top condition while new left handed tournament at the municipal course draws about 40 players. Matches start April 9 for Blair Park and April 22 for the lefty event.
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N B A Endorses Walcott Charles Heavyweight Title Fight
The National Boxing Association executive committee endorsed the Walcott Charles heavyweight title bout set for Chicago on June 22. The match, promoted by Louis, vacated the title once held by Joe Louis, and was approved by NBA Commissioner Abe J. Greene and NBA President Flamen B. Adams.
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Softball Meet Planned For Tuesday Night
Athletic Officer Hubert Henderson of the local Recreation Department invites all Sunday School league softball managers and organizers to meet Tuesday night at City Hall to decide on organization and administration for the summer. Last year eight teams participated and at least that many are expected again. more teams are welcome. The meeting is at o'clock.
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Y Juniors Win Neighborhood Cage Crown
The YMCA Juniors defeated the Lavender Cubs 47 to 25 to capture the Neighborhood League title. Harold O Kelley led with 16 points as the Y Juniors surged to a 15 to 1 start and never faced doubt.
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High Point Bison football drills show progress in spring sun
High Point High's Tony Simeon leads 50 candidates in spring drills for the Bison grid season. Co Captain Ken Yarborough prepares for surgery yet aims mid-summer recovery. New and returning players fill positions from ends to backs with several dark horse contenders jockeying for starting spots.
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Lions Name Horse Show Committees
The High Point Lions club horse show set for two performances May 20 at Brookdale stables on Thomasville road is shaping up with entrants from Southern states. Chairman Buie and Hutto announced committee appointments including secretary Dan Monroe and treasurer Charles McGahey, with posts for advertising, grounds, ticket sales, concessions, trophies, public relations, and ring master duties.
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Panther Baseball Nine Tops McCrary 8 to 4 in Opener
In Asheboro on April 2 the High Point Purple Panthers rallied with an eight run eighth inning to defeat McCrary’s semi pro nine 8 to 4. Elmer Powers and James Swiggett combined for a strong two hit allowed, two earned runs in nine innings as Painter Allen Fowler and Swiggett drove the decisive blows in the eighth.
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Schadel Blanks State For VPI Gobblers 6-0
Righthander Calvin Schadel blanked North Carolina State to lead Virginia Tech to a 6-0 Southern Conference win in Raleigh. An afternoon crowd of about 1,100 watched a pitching duel with Ernie Johnson before Tech broke the game open in the seventh with a three-run burst.
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Thorne Tosses Win For A. C. Bulldogs
Big J. D. Thorne pitched for Atlantic Christian College allowing six scattered hits to beat Guilford 3 to 1 in Wilson. Guilford scored in the sixth on Jack Ralls double and two errors as A. C. C. pushed across two late tallies to seal the victory.
Ishee Optimistic About High Point Track Ahead of State Meets
Coach Bert Ishee expressed cautious optimism for High Point High track in the spring. The Bison opened with a likely opener against an unnamed opponent and plan to travel to the Duke Durham Relays on April 16. Senior and junior standouts led wins in hurdles, sprints, and field events as Ellington may boost the squad this year.
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