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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
7
Yesterday's major league openers showcased strong pitching with three shutouts and high single hit totals. Max Lanier starred for the Cardinals in a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh, while Hank Wyse beat the Reds 3-0 aided by Don Johnson and Phil Cavaretta. Boston and Philadelphia saw close results as weather and crowds varied across ballparks.
Winston-Salem's R. J. Reynolds Demons beat the locals 8-5 on a wet high school field. Key early for Reynolds was a five run first inning. Bison rallies came up short despite late scoring and sparkling outfield catches.
Philadelphia reports note that rulemakers say collegiate football lacks for about 20 percent of on field events leaving decisions to officials. Shorty Ray of Island, Mich patched many loopholes in a drafted rules outline. Opening day baseball turnout rises, boosting momentum for allowing 11 football clubs to operate next fall. Gas reporters cover meetings, signaling the sign of the times.
Don Savage rose from Newark minors after being picked up by Ed Barrow to back Billy Johnson. He batted .258 with 16 homers and 69 RBIs for the Bears last summer, proving power despite diabetic draft-insurance six years earlier.
While Herman Taylor vacationed south, his assistant Pete Moran produced three shows that grossed nearly seventy thousand dollars. Moran now seeks further opportunities to capitalize on the successful run.
Philadelphia April 19 The pro grid league rules committee completed a session at the start of a three day meeting on changes for next season. Eight clubs last fall after Philadelphia Pittsburgh merger and Cleveland inactivity. Boston signaling activation in 1944. Proposals include on bench coach communication within ten years of center, five yard penalties for out of bounds kicks, and time saving rules to ensure equal penalties.
George Kell of the Athletics refutes a report claiming he walked at eight and cites early starting age as a knee issue. The text also notes Coach Greasy Neale dismissing a kickoff rules proposal with a blunt remark about distance.
A dense list of radio shows and times across networks NBC CBS and blue network. Entries include dramatic serials news segments variety programs sports commentary and musical acts with multiple repeats and adjustments noted.
Boston April 19 Gerard Cote of Montreal was considered the favorite to win the Boston Athletic Association marathon for a second straight year amid an 80 entrant field. The renowned Clarence Demar, a seven time winner absent this year, accomplished the feat only twice before Cote’s pursuit of back to back titles.
National League results show New York defeated Boston 2 to 1. Chicago beat Cincinnati 3 to 0 with St. Louis over Pittsburgh 2 to 0. Scheduled games include Boston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia as well as Chicago visiting Cincinnati.
New York faces Boston in a two game set at 10 30 a m and 3 30 p m Philadelphia plays Washington at 3 p m St Louis visits Detroit at 3 p m and Cleveland travels to Chicago at 4 p m.
The Black Bison travel to a triangular meet with Winston Salem High Point and Greensboro amid bad weather and a lean roster. Last year’s state champion miler Haynes Scott left for the navy, no lettermen return, and fresh sprinters Bob All Clarence Siderton are slated for the hundred and two twenty yard dashes while shot put candidates include Bob Bollinger Footsie Braswell and Bill Lloyd. Hurdle hopefuls include Bob Young Robert Steed and Edgar Nayes.
Boxing results list winners and losers from New York White Plains Milwaukee Jersey City and Hartford with outpoints knockouts and draws. Names include Morris Bell Leo Brown Jerry Fiorello Rudy Garcia Fred Graham and others amid a recap of past winners and notable boxers from 1901 onward.
MAX LANIER threw a two hit opening day shutout for the Cardinals against Pittsburgh with both safeties singles. DICK BARRETT scattered six hits as the Phillies beat the Dodgers for the first time under manager Freddy Fitzsimmons. BILL VOISELLE became Giants first rookie winner in Pa Gocunts. BILL NICHOLSON drove in two to help the Cubs beat Cincinnati 3-0. VERNON STEPHENS homered in ninth to supply the winning run. JACK KRAMER pitched as Det rallied in the ninth. DICK SIEBERT and HALL halted Washington in 12th to give the Athletics an edge. JOHNNY LINDELL homered for Yankees in 1944 debut against Boston.
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