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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

7

Service Men Shine At Penn Relays Highlighting Military Athletes

Philadelphia April 28 2000 track and field stars from 300 institutions gathered for the 50th annual University of Penn Relay Carnival. Navy Coast Guard Army units led by Ollie Hunter and Herman Goosberg compete in the two mile while service sailors face a strong field including Jay Tunick Bernie Golding and Merle Knox.

Philadelphia University of Ennsylpe Army Navy Coast Guard al Blazis Archie Harris Ollie Hunter Notre Dame Columbia Midshipmen’s Herman Goosberg Cape May Coast Guard Merle Knox Wisconsin Penn Hunter Dartmonthcneneck Uhevane New York University Jay Tunick South Pacific Sicily NYU Bernie Golding Bill Hulse

Tobin Hurls No-Hit No-Run Game For Braves

Braves pitcher Tobin tossed a no-hitter and hit a home run to beat the Dodgers 2-0 in Boston. His feat was the first no-hitter for the franchise since 1916 and followed by a string of strong outings, while Walker Cooper's ninth-inning pinch hit gave St Louis a 3-2 win over Cincinnati.

Jack Hand Associated Press Tobin Tobe Boston Braves Brooklyn

Warsaw secret periodicals exceed prewar counts

In Warsaw Poland researchers report 85 secret periodicals active now surpassing the number printed before the war. The note mentions ongoing underground culture while guidance on food storage remains practical, advising to keep oremargarine covered in the refrigerator.

Warsaw Poland

Detroit Wins 2-0 Over Chicago in 12 Innings

Detroit shaded Chicago 2-0 in 12 innings as Tobin delivered a notable feat. The New York Philadelphia and Boston Washington games in the National League were postponed amid excitement.

Detroit Chicago Tobin Pittsburgh

Tobin’s no hit no run game and Cooper’s late double

Yesterday’s Majors: Jim Tobin of the Braves threw the first no hit no run game since 1941 and homered in Brooklyn. Walker Cooper supplied a pinch hit double in the ninth for the Cardinals in a 3 2 win over Cincinnati. Nelson Potter scattered seven Cleveland safeties as St. Louis beat the Browns 8 1. Detroit won 2 0 in 12 innings as Tigers broke a duel between Hal Newhouser and Thorn Ton Lee with two on.

Boston Pittehurck Flanning Tvo Tommy Old Ba Ward St. Louis Walker Cooper Red Birds Cincinnati Tobe St. Louis Browns Brownies Cleveland Nelson Potter Giants Dodgers Newhouser Jim Tobin Braves Brooklyn Cardinals Browns Bob Swift Tigers Hal Newhouser Thornton Lee Detroit

Talcott Former Princeton Ace Now Hurls For Duke

Roy Talcott, former Princeton University pitching star, has joined Duke under coach Jack Coombs. A West Hartford native, six feet two, 180 pounds, 23, Talcott starred in baseball and also lettered in swimming and basketball. He posted a strong Eastern Intercollegiate record with 17 wins and four losses in three years, and he hit for a .385 average last year while playing outfield.

Durham South Roy Alcott Princeton Universe Roy Duke University Jack Coombs West Hartford, Conn Talcott New England Bill Clarke Princeton Ow Onles Dartmouth Cornell Penn Yale Harvard Columbia

Earthquake Shock at Bombay Reports Far Off Epicenter

An intense earthquake was recorded at the Bombay observatory just after 9 p.m. Officials say the epicenter lay about 4,290 miles away near New Guinea where Gen. MacArthur’s forces are fighting the Japanese. The note references the Soviet Union’s vast pre-war expanse.

Bombay Bombay Observatory Observatory New Guinea MacArthur

Fights last night in Atlantic City Newark and Detroit

Boxers listed include Jimmy O'Brien from New York and Ostin Johnson from 1879 Atlantic City who drew in a bout in Atlantic City. Oscar Goode from Highland Park outpointed Herbie Kate in Newark. Danny Aldrich from Newark knocked out Sidney Miller in Detroit.

Atlantic City N. J Jimmy Shamus) O'Brien New York Ostin Johnson Drew Highland Park Oscar Goode Newark Herbie Kate Brooklyn Danny Aldrich Sidney Miller Detroit

Radio Program Schedule Adjusts for War Time

Eastern War Time shifts hour back for standard time changes with a two hour window for MWT. network corrections list many programs across CBS NBC and other networks including news reports, dramas, serials, variety shows and musical programs. Key names include Captain Midnight Jack Armstrong The Land Trio and Futon Lewis Jr with a wide schedule across 5:45 to 11:15 PM noting repeats and To Be Announced segments.

Dunn Cbs Archie Andrews Mbsa Plain Bus Landt Jack Armstrong Hick Carter Farre Nbe Captain Midnight Quincy Howe Tim Healy Bie Lyn Murray Fred Waring Nero Wolfe Fulton Lewis, Jr Basic Dancing Music Orchestra Johnson Family Mbs Tropicana Chicago Abe J Dizle Sabby Wis Kaitenborn Lucille Manners Kate Smith Cbbs Bia Cedi Brown the Parker Family Fulton Oursler Hite Luin Bates Meet Your Navy Great Lakes Biu Abe Lyman Abe Amos and Andy Garry Moore Jimmy _Durante Leland Stowe Cedric Foster Sally Sweetland Blu Bill Stern Dbs Nbc-West Cbe & Biu

Major League Leaders through Associated Press list

National and American League leaders show top totals in batting runs RBIs doubles triples and home runs. Notable names include Cieslak Musial Ott Adams Etten Stephens Lindell Stirnweiss and Kramer Wynn Borony and others across St Louis New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Boston and Cleveland.

Cieslak Philadelphia Musial St. Louis Hopp Weintraub New York Olmo Brooklyn Ryan Boston Verban Adams Schultz Sanders Kurowski Cooper Lombardi Etten Mail Rune—Stephens St Louis Mc Ouinn Hite Doerr Boston Boudreau Cleveland Stephens White Doerr Gutteridge Lindell Kreevich Stirnweiss Kramer Sandra Potter Wynn Washington Borony

Executor Notice for Mamie Thomas Morris Estate

Executor J Arthur Morris seeks all claims against Mamie Thomas Morris of Guilford County North Carolina to be presented by April 7 1945 at 108 Brentley Circle High Point NC. Indebted parties should pay promptly. Thos W Sprinkie attorney signs on April 7 1944.

Mamie Thomas Morris Guilford County North Carolina Brentley Circle High Point N. C J. Arthur Morris Mamie ‘Thomas Morris Thos. W. Sprinkie

St. Louis Browns Win Streak Gives Long-Awaited Hope

St. Louis Browns collect eight straight wins to set an American League away record, boosting confidence that a pennant is possible. Pitching aids the run as hitters struggle yet the team gains tempo with Gene Moore’s bat and solid relief from Caster and Jakucki.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Browns Don Gutteridge West Soneay Cleveland Jack Kramer Steve Sandra Nelson Potter George Caster Sigmund Jack) Jakucki Gene Moore Angelo Giuliani Washington Senators Moore Giuliani Rick Ferrell John E. Wray The Post Dispatch Associated Press

A.A.U. Rules Soldiers Competing at Penn Relays

The A.A.U. advised the Penn Relays to exclude soldiers Al Blazis and Archie Harris. Secretary Dan Ferris sees risk of accusations of overreach, but notes the A.A.U. aims to draw a line between amateur and pro status. The compromise would allow service participants in most events, preserving competition.

New York A.A.U Penn Relays al Blozis Archie Harris Dan Ferris Pvt. Blazis Sgt Joe Lou

Mancuse Bears Browns Parachute Injury and Discharge

Frank Mancuse, Browns catcher and brother of Giants’ Gas Mancuse, joined the Browns after 1942 and later trained at Fort Benning. As a paratrooper his fifth jump ended badly when his foot tangled in guide lines, wrenched knee, side and back, earning an honorable discharge. He is described as tall, dark and handsome, a note on attendance on ladies’ days.

Frank Mancuse Browns Giants San Antonio O.C.S Fort Benning Ernie Lombardi

Polo Star’s Letter Hints at Red Cross Benefit Match

Two weeks before Col Tommy Hitchcock’s death in Eng land Bernon Prentice, NY Red Cross leader, received a letter from international polo star saying he hoped to return for a Red Cross benefit match. Lieut Comdr Ark A. Grant, early 30s naval academy gymnast, was among several combat pilots rescued by a submarine off Waka Island after being shot down in an attack.

Tommy Hitchcock Eng Bernon Prentice New York Red Cross Comdrark A. Grant Waka Island

Chilean club protests boxing event amid cultural clash

The University of Chile Sports Club protests a widely advertised Ladies boxing championship tournament as a retrocession in culture. The boxing federation says it cannot act since the event is a variety show beyond its sports authority.

Chile University of Chile Sports Club Boxing Federation Commission

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