Yesterday's Big League Stars Sweep Twin Bill Wins
Haynes and Orval Grove each pitched eight innings to help the White Sox sweep a doubleheader from the Browns. Dizzy Trout won his second start for Detroit, Hank Borowy pitched well for the Yankees against Washington, Bob Chipman limited the Pirates in a Cubs opener, and Ted Wilks blanked the Reds in the Cardinals first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due Haynes
Orval Grove
White Sox
Sox
Twinbill
Browns
Dizzy Trout
Tigers
Indians
Hank Borony
Yankees
Senators
Bob Chipman
Cubs
Pirates
Ted Wilks
Cardinals
Reds
Reichler
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Pale Hose
Chicago
Joe Haynes
New York Yankees
Washington
Hank Borowy
Pitts Pirates
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Sox
Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Curt Davis
Boston Braves
Phillies
Braves
Blue Jays
Notice of Land Sale by High Point City Council
Public sale of Ring lots 6 and 7 in the Carolina Loan and Realty Co. plot in High Point Township Guilford County NC will be held at High Point City Hall at 11 00 A M on April 30 1945. Cash or 10 down with balance over 60 months. The city reserves right to reject bids. Arnold J Koonce mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
D. C
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Land of
Carolina Loan and Realty Co
Office of Register of Deeds
N. C
Arnold J. Koonce
Westview
Browns Are Taken For 2 Contests
The Chicago White Sox open with two wins at St. Louis to lead the American League pennant race for the first time since 1920. Joe Haynes and Orval Grove each pitched eight innings as the Pale Hose beat the Browns 4-3 and 5-3.
Boxing fixed fights and no-decision bouts shake boxing
New York reports a San Francisco area boxer warning the district attorney that dropping a boxing grand jury probe would end fixed fights on this side of the bay. Nat Fleischer notes about 30 no decision bouts since January, a pace not seen in four years. He cites mayoral anti-tinhorn campaigns and lost outlets for losers as factors. Also Bill Sanders, a 16 year old Texas prospect, impressed Phillies scouts by warming up with left handed pitchers to study ball angle and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Bay
Nat Fleischer
Fischer
Nat
LaGuardia
Bill Sanders
Phillies
Fred Fitzsimmons
Bill
Bicycle flier disrupts B 24 crew mission tales
Lt. Harold C. Rogler of Beacon, New York, recalls 35 missions with his B 24 crew as flak and Nazi fighters failed to stop them. A crewman once mistook a bicycle for takeoff gear and suffered a head injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Arold C. Rogler
Beacon
N. Y
Prevent Curdling Ince Dishes With Proper White Sauce
Ensure the white sauce is prepared and smooth before mixing with other ingredients to prevent curdling. Heat gently, whisk constantly, and temper milk to avoid separation and ensure a creamy final texture.
Public Auction for High Point Property in Hamilton Subdivision
Signed will offer for sale of public auction to the highest bidder for cash or on terms of not less than 10 down balance over sixty days. City of High Point North Carolina will auction at 11:00 on May 7 1945. Property includes lot 36 and parts of lots 35 and 27 plus a triangle and a concrete store building. Auction date stated as April 15 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
N. C
High Point Township
Guilford County
North
Arnold J. Koonce
North Carolina
Sheraton Hills
Register of Deeds
Guilford Coun
Gurley Lands
Office of Register of Deeds
Fligh Point
Y. Hamilton Subdivision
Conform County
Regatta Schedule Hits Eastern Colleges This Spring
Six intercollegiate regattas appear on the eastern spring sports schedule as rowing expands. Kenney, director of physical education for Boston schools, faces the task of appointing 50 new coaches this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Kenney
Boston
Basket support breaks as torch repairs damaged hoop
In dia basketball game in a base unit invitation tournament the mooring bar of the basket was broken during lively action. A player borrowed a torch and repaired the damage. The service department note reflects the unusual fix amid the competition.
Flynn Welcomes Nora Eddington to Hollywood Reception
Errol Flynn introduced his 20 year old bride Nora Eddington to Hollywood at a reception at Flynn’s Mulholland Drive home. Guests included Gary Cooper, David Butler, Gene Fowler, Fred Astaire, Mary Pickford, David O. Selznick, Sir Charles Mead, Helmut Dantine, Bruce Cabot, and many others. Nora declined to discuss divorce plans and indicated she might seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Errol Flynn
Nora Eddington
Flynns
Mulholland Drive
Gary Coopers
David Butlers
Gene Fowler
Fred Astaire
Mary Pickford
Ida
David O. Selznicks
Sir Charles Mead
Helmut Dantine
Bruce Cabot
Nora
Flynn
Mexico
Noth
Notice of Sale of Land Guilford County North Carolina
Public sale to be held at the city hall on May day 1945 for Lot 43 in Sheraton Hills as recorded in Guilford County Register of Deeds. Minimum twenty dollar down payment required at sale. Date shown is April 21, 1945.
Baseball results roundup from yesterday
In the American League Chicago edged St Louis while Detroit and Cleveland won. Philadelphia beat Boston, and New York topped Guano. In the National League Boston lost to Philadelphia, Brooklyn beat New York, St Louis fell to Cincinnati in a 19 inning game, Chicago won 3-5 over Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Guano
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cuicago
Pittsburgh
Seer
Eerane
Washington
Lst. Louis
Baseball Standings and Rescheduled Games Across Leagues
International League scores note Montreal 9 Syracuse 4 Baltimore 5 11 Buffalo 4 8 first game 10 innings Rochester 10 Newark 2 American Association Louisville 6 Columbus 1 Indianapolis 6 Toledo 4 Milwaukee at St Paul doubleheader postponed by rain Kansas City at Milwaukee doubleheader postponed by rain Pacific Coast League Oakland 3 3 Seattle 1 2 San Francisco 9 12 Sacramento 5 5 San Diego 12 9 Los Angeles 1 4 Portland 16 2 Hollywood 1 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Syracuse
Baltimore
Buffalo
Rochester
Newark
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Oakland
Seattle
San Francisco
Sacramento
San Diego
Los Angeles
Portland
Hollywood
Bombing of Viaducts in Germany During War Trials
Reports say Britain conducted third trial bombs in Germany aimed at destroying three major viaducts. Experts note that blasting viaducts remains among the most difficult bombing tasks in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Radio Schedule Tweak Delays Evening Programs Across Networks
A dense posted radio timetable outlines program shifts across time zones, detailing adjustments for Eastern War Time and Central War Time. Highlights include Front Page Farrell Wilderness Road and Captain Midnight repeats, news segments with Walter Kiernan, and a late night lineup featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvo Iate
Farrell
Seriai
Bre
Sketes
Harry Marble
Walter Kiernan
Dia-East
Terry
Dia-West
Hick Carter
Jimmy Carroll
Cbhs
Dick Tracy
Mbs
West
Sally Moore
Cba
Jack Armstrong
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Hedda Hopper
Holly Raymond
Bob Hawk & Quish
Lone Ranger
Bui Drummond
Kaltenborn
Cavalcade of America
Jay—nou
Parks and Warren
Cls
Ted Malone
Cecil Brown
Abner
Curt Massey
Howard Barrow
Nhe Burns
Che Blind Dates
Arlene Francis
Cbs
Voorhees
Nbe
CBS Radio Theater
Ebs
Biu Gabriel Heatter
Mbs Hat Pe Francisco
Biu Saeciiae
Screen Guild Players
Dbs
Guy Lombardo
Bla
Anita Ellis
Sydney Moseley
Dockard
Mariety
Bob Hawk
Sumner Welles & Peace Forum
Nbe-Wegt
Cbs & Blu Newareel
Stars Play Golf for Charity at Santa Anita
Five thousand spectators watched Bob Hope Babe Didriksen Zahar... Olin Dutra defeat Lt Ben Hogan Bing Crosby and Betty Jameson in a six hole charity match at Santa Anita. The event grossed 3900 with Hogan delivering the best play of the 14 holes completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Bob Hope
Babe Didriksen Zaarias
Olin Dutra
Ben Hogan
Bing Crosby
Betty Jameson
Hogan
Texas
Crosby
Hope
Dutra
Babe
Miss Jameson
Oldest Umpire in Pro Baseball Cites Southern Accent
Memphis report notes Harry Steamboat Johnson as the oldest umpire by service in pro baseball. He has 34 years on the job and 25 years in the South where he says cussing is common and he prefers a southern accent in reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Harry (Steamboat) Johnson
Lawson wins seventh North South title at Pinehurst
Chapel Hill golfer Mrs. Lawson, formerly of Greensboro, defeated Mrs. John Gessler of Chester Pa in the finals to break the joint North South record. The two former champions had shared six titles each before this victory. Also stirring local talk is Greensboro catcher Jack Bikins, who after passing his army physical was deferred to graduate, then signed by the Dodgers in March for 1000 dollars plus 200 a month. Officials investigate possible contract irregularities with Burlington and minor league mogul W G Bramham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pstelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hill
Greensboro
North Carolina
Pinehurst
John Gessler
Chester
Page
Gilenna Collet Vare
Philadelphia
Jack Bikins
Dodgers
Burlington
Dudge W. G. Bramham
Boxing Association Revises Its Ratings
The National Sealers association revised rankings placing Juanere Mexican atop the lightweight list. Ike Wilson kayoed Jita in Mexico City that night, while Williams the NBA champ was not among top Zurith title contenders Beau Jack Bob Montgomery and Willie Joyce. Williams labeled an outstanding boxer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
National Sealers Association
Juanere Mexican
Jita
Ike Wil~soe
Mexico City
Williams
Zurith
Beau Jack
Bob Montgomery
Willie Joyce
Sportsman Hobart Ames Dies at Grand Sanction Estate
Hobart Ames, 80, prominent sportsman and industrialist, died yesterday at his 30 thousand acre estate in Grand Sanction Tennessee. He helped found the national field trial association and sponsored bird dog events. He bought the plantation in 1901 and raised a black Angus herd exhibited internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
Hobart Ames
Dr. Kenneth Shields Registers Third Hole-in-One
Dr. Kenneth J. Shields scored his third hole-in-one, repeating the feat in Albany on April 23. The report notes this was Shields' third such achievement, highlighting consistency in his golf play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Kenneth J. Shields
Magnates Edge Toward Baseball Chief Pick Tomorrow
Major league magnates meet in Cleveland to choose a new baseball commissioner to succeed the late Landis. A 12 of 16 vote is needed. names range from political figures to executives, with some proposing a temporary chair and others urging a prompt decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Landis
E. M. O'Conner
Baseball
O'Conner
William Harridge
Ford Frick
National League
Harridge
Albert “Happy” Chandler
Kentucky
James A. Farey
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Paul V. McNutt
Frick and O'Conner
Bowlers Ready To Defend National Doubles Title
Wally Roppenhagen and Bill Kenet prepared to defend the national match game bowling doubles championship after a home and home 42 game challenge. They defeated defending champs Buddy Bomar and Bill from Chicago in a Detroit-dominated series, winning 27 to 20 in games despite total pins lost 17 649 to 17 432.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wally Roppenhagen
Bill Kenet
Buddy Bomar
Bill
Detroiters
Auction Notice for Lot 211 Hamilton Subdivision No 2
City council announces auction of Lot 211 in Y. Hamilton Subdivision No 2, recorded in Deeds Office. Sale to highest bidder for cash or on terms not less than 20 down, with right to reject any bid, date May 11, 1943, Arnold J. Koonce mayor.
Local service men return to stateside posts
Back in States list recalls 1st Lt. Harold J. Wagner wounded in Germany February, Sgt. Alfred A. Oliver in California after Pacific service, Pvt. Hall D. Smyre furloughed from Oliver General Hospital, Sgt. Francis A. Watson visiting home after 19 months overseas. Also Pie. William R. Benson reassigned after 18 months in Aleutians Alaska, T/Sgt. Everett B. Oakley arrived at Florida center for reassignment, Sgt. James C. McLean informed parents of arrival in San Francisco from the Pacific. Leaves at home noted for John R. Jarrett Comer F. Yates James E. Kearns and Alfred Partin amid sea duty breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Wagner
365 Parkway
Germany
Alfred A. Oliver
California
Hall D. Smyre
Hedrick Sr
Oliver General Hospital
Francis A. Watson
Norwood Court Apts
William R. Benson
Aleutians
Alaska
Everett BR. Oakley
Florida
James C. McLean
W. Green St
Rmi
San Francisco
Pacific
John R. Jarrett
Archdale
Comer F. Yates
Trinity
James E. Kearns
Woodrow Ave
G. M
Alfred Partin
Rt. 5
Red Kaiser Named Playing Manager at Thomasville Dodger Farm
Red Kaiser, former pitcher for Tren ton N. J. and Allentown Pa., named playing manager of the Dodger class D farm club in Thomasville. Season opens in May. Dodgers held spring training at Thomasville Burlington Newport News and Olean. crowd showed talent but few standouts. Observers noted many draft-age prospects body types raised questions about military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Kaiser
Trenton
N. 4
Allentown
Dodger
Thomasville
Dodgers
T’ville
Burlington
Newport News
Olean
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Absenteeism Drops in Industrial Sector During War Effort
Over the past 11 months industrial absenteeism fell 33 percent. In the first two weeks of April the rate averaged 94 percent. in May last year it was just over 12 percent. Cotton mills showed the highest rates, while textiles are a focus for the War Service and Production committee to cut worker absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service and Production Committee
List of Deaths in the Vicinity Over the Past Week
Deaths in the past week include John Quincy Burleson 53 of 712 Ward street Mrs Alice Anne Chappell 71 of 403 Otteray drive B F Hicks 69 of 1216 EF Russell street Mrs Luella A Knight 76 of 2207 Hansell street A L Murdock 57 of Thomasville Mrs Stanley L Rodenbough of 503 Colonial drive Charles Austin Surrett 30 of 817 West Green street Jesse Walker 43 of 1305 Potts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Burleson
Ward St
Alice Anne Chappell
Otteray Dr
B. F. Hicks
EF. Russell
Luella A. Knight
Hansell St
A. L. Murdock
Thomasville
Stanley L. Rodenbough
Colonial Dr
Charles Austin Surret
Hospital Fund Progress for High Point Memorial Hospital
Reports up to Saturday noon show more than $84,000 raised in the $750,000 building fund campaign for the new High Point Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Memorial Hospital
Board No 4 Sends 46 Men to Fort Bragg for Exams
Draft board No 4 dispatched 46 men to Fort Bragg for pre induction examinations. The move highlights ongoing efforts to process volunteers and assess eligibility for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board No. 4
Fort Bragg
Rotary club elects D A Long Jr president
D A Long Jr was elected president of the Thomasville Rotary Club in a recent meeting marking another year of community service and club activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Long, Jr
Thomasville
Rotary Club
Local VFW Post Installs New Commander James R. Graham
James R. Graham was installed as commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The ceremony marked a leadership transition and followed by a brief reception with members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Graham
VFW
Honor Guard Members Help Ferry Roosevelt's Body
Two High Point men served in the honor guard for the late President Roosevelt. Set. & Rankin of 102 Church Street was among ten Fort Benning soldiers chosen to place the casket on the special train at Warm Springs Georgia. Cadet Ed Kemp from Quantico Marine Station joined the escort from Washington to Hyde Park for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Roosevelt
Set. &. Rankin
Church St
Fort Benning
Warm Springs
Ed Kemp
Marine Station
Quantico
Washington
Hyde Park
Clothes Drive Powers War Aid Through Carload Shipments
Volunteers continue collecting wearables for war ravaged nations with another Sunday haul expected. A High Point man misplaced a friend’s stored coat which was later found lost in transit though the donor recovered, and a donated spring coat also disappeared but was found later in the freight car. George H. Arnold is reelected Thomasville schools superintendent for two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curbstone
HH. P. T
George H. Arnold
Thomasville
Callahan Promoted to Captain in Civil Air Patrol
Paul W. Callahan commander of the local Civil Air Patrol squadron rises from first lieutenant to captain enhancing leadership for the regional unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Callahan
Civil Air Patrol
Bundy Named Hosiery Chief in War Production Board
R R M Bundy vice president of Adams Millis Company is appointed to head the hosiery section of the War Production Board reflecting the wartime industry leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.R. M. Bundy
Adams-Millis Co
War Production Board
Air Medal Awards for POWs and Missing Officers Observed
The Air Medal and one Oak Leaf Cluster were presented to Lt. Benjamin R K Varner a prisoner of war for service over Austria. Lt. Charles H Hilton missing in action received his Oak Leaf Cluster. Other honors announced include Silver Star Bronze Star awards for several soldiers and Combat Infantryman Badges for several privates with Meritorious Service Plaque awarded to Pvt. Johnny M Noahs unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin RK. Varner
High Point Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church
G. L. Vaughn
Ord
Greensboro
Varner
Austria
Juty
Charlies H. Hilton
319
Boulevard
Charles L. Davis
Russell
Wade H. Hedrick
Campbell St
Cpl
Richard 4. Dorsett
W. Ray
Rt. 4
Franklin FP. Hayeworth
Rtt
Dan C. Davis
Rt. 3
Johnny M. Noah
Dry Week End: Whisky Haul Seized Near Allen Jay School
Officers seized a large truck and trailer unloading 33 cases of brand whisky valued at 3960 dollars near the Allen Jay school. Named individuals Curtis Lee Dobbins, John Harman Crews, and William Henry Dobbins were arrested but the tractor and trailer owners were absolved of knowledge of the whisky haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay School
Curtis Lee Dobbins
Rt. 4
John Harman Crews
EB. Roussell Sr
William Henry Dobbins
Coal Rationing Plan Allows 80 Percent Of Last Winter Use
OPA officials announced that domestic coal users will receive about 80 percent of their fall and winter consumption in the next fiscal year. Each user must register with his dealer in the coming weeks. The on hand coal will not be charged under the current rationing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Mildred Payne Injured in Mudhole Car Incident
Miss Mildred Payne of Trinity was seriously injured when a car being pushed from a mudhole rolled over her. Local reports indicate she sustained critical injuries as bystanders attempted to assist the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Payne
Trinity
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Dreisewerd
Boston Red Sox
Old Monroe
Associated Press
Raymond Gram
Guy Lombarde and
Mic
World Peace Forum
The
Bluse
Rive News Room
Windy City Club
Atlantic
Atlantic Company
Atlanta
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Norfolk
Orlando
Hey Adolph
Itis
Dixif
Boxing Association
Albany Country Club
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