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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
18
Billy Conn vents anger as promoter Mike Jacobs contemplates delaying the Joe Louis bout from June to July. Conn and manager Johnny Ray insist June is better financially and peak for Conn. The Pittsburgh note reflects tension over when the heavyweight title clash will occur.
INDIANAPOLIS April 17 The first managerial brother act in the American Association begins a five month season here as the Indianapolis Indians meet the Milwaukee Brewers Wade Red Killefer 56 manages the Indians and his brother William 53 runs the Brewers This long standing family feud spans college and pro baseball with both brothers dating to high school days and sharing a pledge to win despite past squabbles and occasional heated moments during games
Conn argues a 175 pound challenger can defeat any man, despite speculation of a layover if postponement occurs. He notes he retired undefeated as light heavyweight and has not been beaten in the heavyweight ranks, insisting the fight remains his life's focus despite doubts about his opponent’s chances.
Under city council order the city will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the property in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina described as 8.20 acres. Auction at the east door of Guilford County Building High Point at 11:00 am on May 19 1941. The city reserves the right to reject any bids and references are in Deed Book 291 page 16. O A Kirkman mayor.
Albert Milnar pitched a two hit shutout, allowing only two singles as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-0. Hal Trosky hit a three run homer and Roy Weatherly added a two run shot to back Milnar’s strong effort.
Approximately 125 top southern horses are expected at the Gallopade Horse Show in Rocky Mount on April 30 and May 1. The event offers 31,000 in prizes and 16 trophies across 40 events at the Rocky Mount Riding Academy with judges Courtland Smith Richard Peach and Robert Giford. George H Pocllmann Jr. serves as manager and announcer as seating for 2,500 is set and last year drew an overflow crowd with entries promised from Carolinas Virginia and Tennessee.
Panthers seek first win as Coach Jim McCachren schedules a Friday clash with Lenoir Rhyne at home in a North State Conference opener. They follow with a Saturday meeting against Guilford, as last season’s results favored Guilford while Lenoir Rhyne edged them once. Batting slumps and pitching gaps threaten early success.
In Asheville on April 17 Patty Berg of Minneapolis led the final with an 11 stroke edge on Jean Bauer of Providence R I after 54 holes with a 226 total. Jane Cothran Greenville S C was six back at 237 and Jane Crum USC co ed stood at 257. Other scores listed include Mrs Ben Parks Charlotte 261 and Mrs J J Lawlord Scarsdale 274 with additional players at 276 and 289.
A guidance note suggests treating summer curtains lightly and choosing a favored color for furniture covers. Pair the hue with moss fringe and sew several evenly spaced rows across the bottom of simple lace net curtains for a coordinated look.
A sports roundup from New York notes Capt Eddie Rickenbacker hopes to attend the Indianapolis 500 on crutches, while Aldo Spoldi fights Chalky Wright for British aid funds. May 1 golf clubs mull using girl caddies. Michigan State star high jumper unable to clear five feet eight in overcoat. other notes on baseball opening day and assorted sports chatter.
Twenty five state high schools compete at the University of North Carolina in Raleigh in the NC High School Athletic Association state tennis and track championships. Tennis preliminaries run today, finals Friday. track events start Friday at 2 pm with records and marks highlighted by athletes from Durham Charlotte Salisbury Greensboro Rocky Mount and others.
Duke routed North Carolina State 7 to 1 in baseball while St Johns beat Wake Forest 14 to 9. in tennis North Carolina led Michigan 8 to 1 as Loyola Baltimore beat Elon 5 3. golf saw Duke 27 Fordham 9. College cards show North Carolina 10 Duke 3 and several Friday games including Lenoir Rhyne at Guilford and Appalachian at Elon.
A meeting of softball team managers from the Commercial and Industrial Leagues will be held tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the W. & Bailey office at City Hall. Other groups interested in sponsoring a team this summer are urged to attend to finalize plans for play. Play is expected to begin soon in both leagues.
In the American League Philadelphia visits New York Beckman faces Bonham. Chicago plays Cleveland with Lee opposing A Smith. Detroit meets St Louis Benton against Ken Kennedy. Washington travels to Boston Sundram vs Ryba. In the National League New York visits Brooklyn Hadley versus Casey. Boston at Philadelphia Sullivan versus Melton. Pittsburgh at Chicago Sewell against Olsen. St Louis at Cincinnati McGee versus Turner.
Recap of results across major leagues with St Louis, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati. plus Pacific Coast League wins by San Diego over San Francisco and Sacramento over Los Angeles. Southern Association tallies include Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Nashville, Little Rock, Birmingham, Memphis, and New Orleans.
Bloomington scene notes Coach Billy Hayes directs campus crew as Indiana University mobilizes extra labor to groom athletic facilities. The report highlights campus upkeep and the coach’s unexpected duties keeping training grounds in prime condition.
Fred Blake longtime major league pitcher takes the helm of Huntington in the Mountain State League. The hire marks a shift for the team as Blake brings veteran pitching insight and leadership to the franchise.
Five sophomores edged regulars to win spots on the University of Chicago baseball team for the spring season.
To prevent umbrellas from rusting and rotting, keep them open indoors after use until they are completely dry.
High Point High Swil baseball team heads to Winston-Salem for a Western Conference rematch with Reynolds. The Wednesday practice win over Marsh Furniture highlighted pitching by Foxworth and Mullis. Walker starts on the mound for High Point Friday with Hayworth behind the plate, Upton at short, Rothrock at third, and Hedrick in the outfield as many prospects rotate in.
In Pinehurst on April 17 Walter Senior of Louisville defeated Hozeluh New York 7 5 4 6 6 4 6 3 to move into the semiround of the Pinehurst professional tennis tournament. Fred Skeen and Richard Skeen faced Joe Whale of Hollywood Fla in the other semifinal. Doubles semis feature Perry Vincent Ric with Senior Whalen against Budge Hendrix and Kozelner.
John Ray urges postponing Billy Conn’s shot at Joe Louis until June amid plans for Louis’s Bum of the Month program. Ray warns Conn risks losing a prime opportunity if Louis is not ready, noting Conn’s recent weight and readiness while promoting Lou Nova and other Louis-related releases.
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