Military training should not be swayed by football
In a strong letter the author argues that training officers must take precedence over athletic recruitment. He condemns Navy and West Point practice of selecting football players for commissions, calling it wasteful and contrary to duty. The piece cites Davis and Blanchard, notes resignations, and urges prioritizing officer training and combat readiness over sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Military Academy
Naval Academy
West Point
Annapolis
Navy
Mr. Davis
Doc Blanchard
Mr. Blanchard
Army
Ward Leads Early In Asheville Golf Round
Harvie Ward Jr of Tarboro led the second 18-hole qualifying round at Biltmore Forest in Asheville with a three under par 68. Dowtin of Asheville and Hill of Greensboro posted 69s to stay close, while Winkenwerder of Asheville and Fullenwider of Jacksonville tied for third with 71s as match play set to begin tomorrow.
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Asheville
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Harvie Ward, Jr
Tarboro
Chattanooga
University of North Carolina Star
Biltmore
Ward
al Dowtin
Monty Hill
Greensboro
Bill Winkenwerder
Lane Fullenwider
Jacksonville
Fla
Patty predicts U S Davis Cup win over Australians
Budge Patty, 26, Wimbledon singles champion, expects the United States to defend the Davis Cup August 25 to 27 at Forest Hills. He predicts a 4-1 victory over Australia, echoing last year's result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Orange
N. J
Budge Patty
United States
Forest Hills
Patty
Seven Teams Arrive for AAU Senior National Swim Meet
The AAU womens senior national swimming meet field takes shape as seven teams and three individual swimmers arrive in High Point. Organizers led by Dick Meisky and Chief Judge Harry Hainsworth finalize paperwork while Barbara Jensen from Crystal Plunge arrives to defend her titles. Thursday heats promise strong local ticket sales and morning events, including the 1500 meter free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAU
Dick Meisky
Ed Aspinal
Harry Hainsworth
Hainsworth
High Point
City Lake Pool
Aspinal
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Worcester
Mass
Kenosha
Wisc
Lafayette Country
Don't Cry Joe The Champ Is In Top Shape
Sports writer Jim Hilton notes Joe Louis remains highly active and ready, while challenger Ezzard Charles grapples with a heart injury and timing issues. Mintz argues Louis’s exhibition bouts keep him sharp. Charles trains in Cincinnati and plans to move to Buffalo for the August 15 match prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jim Hilton
A. P
Pittsburgh
Joe Louis
Jake Mintz
Jake
Edward Charles
Lane
Louis
Lee Oma
Detroit
Tex Sullivan
Pat Valentino
Charles
Ezzard
South America
Mintz
Freddie Beshore
Buffalo
Cincinnati
No Hit Games by Minors Sweep Across Several Leagues
The report lists eight of the 22 minor league no hit games this season, led by Marlin Stuart of Toledo who perfect pitched June 27 versus Indianapolis. It notes other no hitters by Higbe and Alexander, with multiple leagues like Carolina and South Atlantic posting standout performances and several seven inning no hit efforts counted as regulation games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marlin Stuart
Toledo
American Association
Indianapolis
Detroit Tigers
Stuart
Kirby Highe
Bob Alexander
Carolina
Rex Barney
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Higbe
Giants
Minneapolis
Columbus
Wil
Alexander
Louisville
Milwaukee
Saigh Moves Against Chandler Amid Rumors of Rival Campaign
Reports from Chicago via John Drebinger indicate Fred Saigh, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, is campaigning to block Commissioner Hap Chandler’s re election. The push may surface at the December owners meeting with a decision due by May 1952.
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New York
Mid-West
Fred Saigh
St. Louis Cardinals
A. B
Happy
Cage
Saigh
Chandler
St. Louis
Bob Hannegan
Sam Breadon
Pirates Cup Opener With Paszek Three Run Homer
In an 8 to 7 victory over the Hi-Toms, the Salisbury Pirates won after a rain delay as John Paszek belted a 400-foot three run homer in the 11th. Bob Denny earned the win in relief as the clubs staged a marathon game that ended after midnight in Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paszek
Salisbury
Hi-Toms
John Paszek
Pirates
Jim Gruzdis
Lexington Athletics
Finch Field
Bob Denny
Chick Petters
Denny
Bob Fraciano
Petters
John Lybrand
Steve Craig
Fraciano Lybrand
Hi-Toma
Laverty
DelGreco
Lybrand
Fruciano
Riume
Hott
Hudson
Smith
Lavery
Richardson
Balla
Conroy
Blume
Southworth
Mathieson
Loft Conroy
Bennett
Craig
Cliff Bolton
Bob Mathieson
George Hott
Bill Stoops
Rbi
Boone
Stoops
Eee
W.vess
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Mae Sy
Salisbury Park
Barbara Jensen
High Point Enterprise
Mn Pinter A
FORD
Scott’s
N. Main &T
Ilor
Inae Bint
Enterprise Sports Editor
Moe Savransky
Columbia
Savannah
al Zilian
Reidsville
St. Louis Browns
Bob Cruse
Durham
Fayetteville
John Mikan
Burlington
Raleigh
Piedmont
al Cicotte
Norfolk
Newport News
Alex Gounaiis
Julius Moore
Gounsis
Moore
Joe Micchiche
Trenton
Harrisburg
Reid Lemly
Concord
Pennsylvania
Audrey Shannberger
Uniontown
Patty Lou Swaney
South Union High
Gaylor Talbot
Hugh Fullerton Dr
Satchel Paige
Drebinger
By Bill Hackney
Enterprise Sports Writer
Finchers
Joe Gorski
Bucs’ Park
Carl Greene
Bill Conroy
Thomasville High Point
al Jarrett
Bud Byers
Craig Bennett
Gruzdis
Bolton
Lynn Southworth
Sid Blume
Bucs
Hunting and Trapping Laws
Enn
Martin Motor
Ling and
Jim Jordon
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