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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
7
Portrait of Tommy Hitchcock, famed polo champion and World War I and II volunteer, who met his end in an air crash in England. His life blended elite sport with daring service, leaving a legacy as a fearless athlete and public-spirited figure.
Lieut. Commander James H. Crowley, then in the south Pacific, is named head coach of the Boston Yankees of the National Professional Football League. Ted Collins owner plans Fenway debut next fall with Herbert M. Kopf serving as interim boss and opening a permanent office in Boston. Kopf brings extensive football background including Wash. and Jefferson, Columbia assistant, and Manhattan head coach experience.
In San Francisco on April 25 promoters stage a test of the Newland Ring a circular arena of constant diameter in the ivie Auditorium. Russ Newland leads the demonstration with Joe Malcewicz overseeing the poling program as the round ring aims to improve safety and speed by removing corners while keeping four corners implied. The state athletic commission has approved related amateur boxing plans for a May 18 event in a circular ring under construction.
Harold Vosburgh tracks steward and Col. E. R. Bradles, a professional gambler, trade barbs about handicappers and margins. Albert Gilliater Illich of Prosperity Institute touts the Winmore Plan claiming it defeats normal track odds and guarantees high percentages.
Eastern War Time broadcasting with program changes due to late network corrections. The listing includes news reports, dramas, music programs, serials for children, commentaries, and variety shows across CBS NBC and ABC affiliations featuring The Smoothies, Fred Waring, John Nesbitt, Lum and Abner, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, and other performers with periods of news time and war updates.
Speculation on Mel Ott's replacement as New York Giants manager centers on Horace Stoneham's inner circle as Ott may rejoin the club after military duties. Possible successors include Clarence "Bubber" Jonnard Bobby Hartnett Dolf Luque Billy Jurges and Carl Hubbell. Ott's job would be his when available and a temporary internal successor is considered. Meantime Joe McCarthy notes Spud Chandler's induction call and influenza recovery at Amherst farm.
The schedule lists four games: Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington, Detroit at Chicago. This compact record records today’s major league matchups with no additional context.
The schedule lists New York visiting Philadelphia, Brooklyn traveling to Boston, Chicago visiting Pittsburgh, and St. Louis playing Cincinnati.
Georgia Tech opened spring drills under coach W A Alexander with one of the largest groups in memory, 110 players, expected to grow to 130. Most newcomers are high school hires. only 10 to 12 lettermen return, plus M T Stamper from Richmond University as the lone experienced college player.
Attendance in the first week of the season reached 250 989 with gains over last year, despite rain washing out key Sunday dates at Yankee stadium Philadelphia Brooklyn and Pittsburgh. If maintained this pace could top last season totals across both leagues. The schedule resumes with New York Giants St Louis Cardinals and other matchups as teams rest after opening week and shift venues.
Boxers in sites from New York to Holyoke featured decisions and knockouts. Coler Welch outpointed Vic Delliurt in New York while Sammy Pentels edged Ernest Robinson in Baltimore. Others included Bob Garner stopping Jimmy Reeves in Chicago and Tommy Mollis outpointing Red Doty in Washington.
Evanston announces strong prospect that the national intercollegiate golf tournament will be held this year with Ted Payseur and Northwestern’s coach confirming polls on site and date. Inverness Club of Toledo, Byron Nelson’s home base, is the leading bidder.
In New York on April 25 the Giants lost the pennant race with Mel Ott in military service. The Dow Jones ticker carried the news of Ott's enlistment, dulling expectations despite optimism about rookie Joe Wood Jr. from Yale and other colorful notes on baseball and football prospects.
Tim Mara sought shifting league headquarters from Chicago to New York citing 70 percent upkeep paid by Eastern clubs. The bid stalled by a single vote. Carmen Cook, once a 15 year earlier noted lightweight, pivots to management as fighters prepare to return from the war. Lenny Liles, Lions rookie guard, joins the Oklahoma A and M civilian staff conditioning service for servicemen while pursuing 15 college hours.
Chicago April 25 Jim my Foxx a veteran of first base and catcher is named to start at third base replacing Tony York as the Cubs travel to Pittsburgh Foxx returns this season after a year out and has appeared only as a pinch hitter in the opening four games by manager Jim Wilson.
Englishman Rex Whitworth prepares for collegiate track at Iowa City after the war. The 23 year old plans medical study on a Rockefeller scholarship and aims to return to England after graduation next fall. He expects to contribute in high and low hurdles and the long jump. Whitworth rejects star labels and notes wartime sports were below standard, while engaged to Ann Verdin.
Cincinnati Reds scout Rhody Wal lace filled a prospect card for Bill McKechnie III and struggled with the position slot, finally writing horizontal, a humorous note from the Sporting News Baseball Guide context.
The new Auburn alumni club in the southwest Pacific lists 17 members led by Majors Ralph O Gwy nne Bob Armstrong Elmer Almquist Capt Milton Bagby and Lieut Baker Riddie. The Jefferson Barracks team moves to Kearns Field Utah with transfers including Johnny Sturm manager Frank Laman a Jack Graham and six class AA players.
Philadelphia fans hear from Mr. Newsom who believes the Athletics can win the pennant this year. He cites hustle and belief as keys, recalling 1940 Detroit-like unity, while Connie Mack notes this year is livelier than last. Cork oak trees live about 180 years.
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