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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1946
Page
5
Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics faced the Baltimore Orioles in a March spring game at Memorial Stadium in Greensboro. The A's showed weak hitting and shaky pitching, with behind the plate a key drawback as Jimmy Pruitt struggled, while Vernon Benson offered a glimmer of outfield potential amid overall early-season doubts.
New York reports James J Johnston blasts promoter tactics after Archie Moore misses Baltimore bout. Gus Lesnevich travels to London with the 175 pound title, Moore not risking the match. Steve Juzwink, ex Notre Dame and naval back, trains by roofing his parents' Chicago home.
The Atlanta Crackers will present the 1942 Spalding trophy to first baseman Jimmy Blair on April 14. Blair previously won it as the leading first year batter in organized baseball but left for the Pacific War and was discharged last fall making him a returned veteran at the 1942 season start.
The suit names Mrs Ethel Flynt and R B Flynt and others in High Point Township for 1942 taxes. Defendants must appear in Guilford County Superior Court within twenty days from April 6 1946 to answer or demur the complaint. Case filed March 5 1946. Rupert T Pickens attorney.
Duquoin Illinois promoters deny any boat races around the mile oval as a waterway prompts questions. Bob Pastor opens a sporting goods shop in Saratoga Springs New York while Harry Postove manages the Cubs Shelby club in North Carolina and Lee Pastor seeks an Eastern league pitching job after wartime service. Rex Enright recalls Charley Justice turning down football at North Carolina.
Mike Peppe of Ohio State U with publicist Bill Snypp share an office while boasting he cannot swim. A star sprinter on Louisiana State U track is Tom Swift Dockey.
Special to The Enterprise Cpl. Charles Parks of High Point North Carolina advanced to the AAU Wrestling tournament semifinals in New York. He defeated Sweatman of New Haven Connecticut and Carlin of Newton Boys club Newton North Dakota to reach the semis and remains the favorite to win the title he previously held in 1944.
Hanes Knitters outslug High Point Panthers 15 to 3 in six innings as Swain earned the win. Nelson belted a two run homer and Quick added two singles while Rothrock nabbed a three base hit and Leigh Rothrock starred on the mound.
Jamaica hosts a long 189 day racing season opening with an expected crowd of over 50 000 as the 25 day meeting starts. Buzfuz Greek Warrior and Fighting Step lead a nine horse Paumonok handicap for 10 000 added stakes with top weight 126 pounds. Other likely starters include Cassis Paper Mill Sir Bim Con Cerro Alison Peters and Play Pretty formerly Pique.
AP reports yesterday’s exhibition results across teams including Boston, Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Mobile with a mix of shutouts and high scoring games. Key results show Cincinnati 4-2 over Boston, Philadelphia 8, Baltimore blank, and New York defeating Atlanta 3-1.
Walker Cooper signed a two year contract with the New York Giants for about 20 000 dollars per year and will train in Jacksonville before joining the Giants in New York for the season opener.
Scores which would have been more appropriate for track meets or football games were rolled a yesterday, as collegiate baseball games were played on seven Carolina fields. A total of 137 runs were recorded, with 107 by the victors. Clemson routed Georgia 23 to 0 in South Carolina. North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 22 to 1 in Chapel Hill. South Carolina beat Furman 8 to 3 in Columbia. Ohio University edged Wake Forest 11 to 10 in an inter sectional game at Winston-Salem. Wofford beat Guilford 16 to 7 at Spartanburg. Hanes Hosiery defeated High Point College 15 to 3 at Winston-Salem. Newberry beat Elksine 12 to 6 at Due West.
Shortstop Vernon Stephens the 1945 AL homerun king returns to the St. Louis Browns after a brief stint in Mexico. He signs a one year contract and is anticipated to be in the lineup on opening day. League officials approve and warn other Mexican loan players of suspensions if they delay season plans.
AP News profiles Emil Dutch Leonard of the Washington Senators recalling his 1944 and 1945 pennant clinching performances and a wartime era memory. He reflects on pay disputes, knuckleball control, family background, and optimism for a stronger 1946 season with Ossie Bluege’s hitters and improved pitching.
Herman Keiser, a former navy storekeeper, shot a 68 to move to 137 and lead the Masters by five strokes over Jimmy Thomson at the halfway point. Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, and Byron Nelson sit in the mix as the field contends on the 6800 yard course with tight scoring and windy conditions easing.
Augusta April 6 Lawson Little appealed via paid notice for the return of his prized putter, his bread and butter, which was stolen from a bag near the 17th green during the Masters second round. He played the 18th with a No 1 iron and later borrowed a putter to finish. The original wood-handle blade is a Family heirloom tied to his amateur titles.
MOBILE Alabama April 6 It appears Dixie Walker and Herman will not start for the Brooklyn Dodgers as they open the 1946 season Walker battles tonsillitis and a sacroiliac ailment while Hermanski takes over right field and rumors persist they may be traded
The New York State Athletic Commission closed its investigation into the fatal injury of Dave Mason of Cleveland in a Buffalo bout. Referee Luke Carr was ruled to have acted properly in handling the fight.
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