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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1949
Page
3
Ralph James and Tony Simeon are urged to adopt a new T formation for both local college and high school programs. The note suggests one mentor could fit this style into their existing schemes as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
Howie Odell, now at Washington, originated a signaling system later adopted by several West Coast colleges. Odell’s two tackles signal linemen positions at the line while the quarterback reads the hints, digests the codes, calls a counter-play, and starts the snap quickly.
A historical remark portrays the quarterback as a sharp strategist capable of managing roughly 50 to 60 plays and several variations for modern high tempo football. The image emphasizes mental agility and versatile play calling.
A coach seeks a couple of tackles who can hold their part of the agreement. The strategy aims to confuse the opposing team and risk baffling users as well, noted in the discussion of practical approaches to team alignment and user experience.
Billy Southworth, long hailed as a premier manager, is described anew as a regular foe to the Boston Braves in a top weekly feature, signaling ongoing tension and renewed attention on his role and strategies.
In a lively early season exhibition, the Hi-Toms of Thomasville-High Point battle for batting order while Walt Macierowski and Walt Mathieson adjust on the plate. Vann Harrington rejoining at short promises a fast infield as Finch Field hosts Burlington then a Sunday game with the Bees. Lefty Joe Pelezarski is slated to start Sunday after a Burlington tilt tonight.
Al Jarrett, last year's top league pitcher in ERA, will start against Jersey City of the International League. He spent years with Montreal, a perennial IL first division club, making Triple-A play seem no shock.
In Atlanta on April 9 Gil Hodges filled in at first base for the Dodgers after rookie Chuck Connors suffered a badly gashed lip from a thrown ball. Connors left the field, five stitches needed, and the exhibition game against Atlanta ended 6-3 in favor of Brooklyn. In New Orleans same day the Pirates’ Ralph Kiner and Johnny Mize arrive as home run kings in town to face the Giants. Both sluggers have four-baggers this spring, with Mize at five and Kiner at two. The Giants had lost 2-0 to Cleveland in Shreveport, La., yesterday.
Chattanooga Tennessee April 9 The Washington Senators near the end of spring training clash with the Philadelphia Phillies in a game tonight and play their farm club Chattanooga on Sunday.
New York manager Casey Stengel will defer decisions on his players until after the three game series with Brooklyn next week. He cited uncertainty over the first base situation and Joe DiMaggio, whose heel remains a concern, while Billy Johnson handles first base duties in the interim.
Yesterday’s results show Brooklyn 6 Atlanta 3 and Philadelphia 14 Birmingham 4 among others. Today’s slate lists matchups across Birmingham Shreveport Oklahoma City Little Rock Beaumont Memphis Fort Worth Chattanooga New Orleans Dallas and Raleigh with multiple city pairings continuing the exhibition season.
Ken Raffensberger scheduled to start for the Cincinnati Reds in Mobile Alabama as the second game of a three game set with Southern Association Mobile. Reds won the opener 3 0 with eight hits two back to back homers by Ted Kluszewski and Hank Sauer in the eighth. Red Lively on the injured list after arm tightness from back strain.
Hal Newhouser assured manager Red Rolfe he will deliver this year after a 10-0 shutout of the Memphis Chicks. The Detroit lefthander allowed four singles in nine innings as the Tigers collected 16 hits in the preseason win.
After a 210 mile bus ride the Boston Braves arrive in Raleigh to face the local Class C Carolina league club. Manager Billy Southworth plans Glen Elliott to start on the mound. First game at 1 30 p m EST with Davidson College and University of South Carolina scheduled later in the afternoon.
Tomorrow afternoon at North Wilkesboro Speedway features time trials starting at 1 PM followed by feature races in the mid afternoon. Local and High Point two wheel enthusiasts and others from the area are set to participate.
Chicago bouts featured Vince Foster defeating Chuck Taylor in New York at St. Nicholas Arena. Paddy Young stopped Nick Mistovich in New York while Bernard Docusen edged Bobby Jones in Oakland. Tony Baldoni halted Joey Trofe in Kingston and Johnny Duke stopped Nap Howard in San Diego.
Reynolds High School pounds High Point in a 16 to 3 baseball victory. Bob Hennings and Clay Goodson lead Reynolds with five RBIs apiece, Jim Moore throws seven hits with no earned runs over seven innings. High Point’s Joe Mickey and Leonard DeLappe pace the visitors with multiple hits.
The Trinity Bulldogs moved atop the western districts Class B standings with a 7 to 2 win over South Fork. Mikles earned the win with Clodfelter pitching in relief, while Roy Chilton and Mikles each had two hits.
Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms rout House of David 23-6 in an exhibition at Finch Field. Horace Hubbard and Cliff Bolton led a 7 run first inning while Pete Williams and Petters piled up hits and runs. Foster earned the win for the Hi-Toms with Macierowski and Mathieson handling the later innings.
High Point College Panthers swept Norfolk Navy 6-1 to extend their winning streak to 22. Five singles matches went to HP, with Steele, H Maddux, N Maddux, Glaesner, and Melvin winning. Doubles saw Williams and Ramee beat Steele and N Maddux while H Maddux-Melvin won.
Panthers overwhelm Norfolk Navy 13 to 2 as Ralph James crowd-pleaser offense carries early surge to an 8-0 lead. Bob Draper goes eight innings with four strikeouts and a lone walk while Panthers mix in multiple substitutions and seven errors marred fielding.
In the Masters at Augusta National, Herman Keiser and Lloyd Mangrum tied for first after 36 holes with 143 strokes. Johnny Palmer, five behind, leads a large chasing pack including Frank Stranahan and Clayton Heafner as the field tightens.
Quote by William Wetmore Story about a country prospering by nourishing noble and happy humans and individuals enriching others through personal influence and possessions.
Wake Forest visits Duke in a Southern Conference baseball showdown as part of a busy spring sports slate at NC colleges. East Carolina Teachers faces Atlantic Christian. Appalachian at Catawba. High Point at Lenoir Rhyne. Duke track and tennis set to meet Navy at Annapolis. Duke hosts South Carolina in a parallel track event. High Point tennis at Duke. South Carolina beat Davidson 10 8 to extend their league streak. William and Mary defeated N C State 12 2. Western Carolina league’s Hendersonville beat Western Carolina Teachers 8 3. Elon beat Greensboro 8 4. Duke golf beat Michigan 14 12. North Carolina tennis edged Williams 8 7. High Point beat Norfolk Naval Station 6 1. Over 20 million tomato plants from southern Georgia ship to markets nationwide by Rail Express and air.
In Washington on April 9 the Minneapolis Lakers routed the crippled Washington Capitols 94 to 74 to go one win away from the BAA championship. George Mikan scored 35 before fouling out late. Washington missed forward Bones McKinney and captain Bob Frederick due to injuries.
Norfolk Virginia April 9 One of the heaviest schedules of the nineteenth annual national duckpin tournament began here as the second week of competition opened Slated for action today were Bob Fisher of Baltimore the nation's No 1 bowler a year ago and Maxine Allen of Durham the country's No 2 woman bowler of 1948.
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