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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1944
Page
7
An angler describes wall-eyed pike or pike-perch behavior this season, detailing rising activity at dusk, fishing with plugs and heavy lines, and a successful six pound plus catch using Heddon and pirate colors. He notes wall eyes as excellent eating and now a standout in his game fish ranking.
Chicago expects a ten round heavyweight bout between Joe Baksi and Lee Savold at Wrigley Field drawing up to 49000 fans. Baksi is 22 and Savold 27, both top NBA rated contenders, with Baksi fresh from a win over Tami Mauriello and Savold reviving a prior MSG decision.
Spokane hosts the six day Professional Golfers Association event at Manito with 85 pros aiming for a 3500 top prize. Proceeds fund war veterans rehabilitation at Fort George Wright and Baxter General Hospital. Byron Nelson Harold Juga Craig and others are listed among entrants.
The 20th annual Miami open golf tournament in Miami returns December 7 to 10 at the Miami Springs Municipal course with prizes of 10000. Defending champion Steve Varga Jr. faces strong field of players. The item notes the event's status as the nation’s oldest consecutive open and mentions Lt. John Trevett reporting aboard a navy ship in 1775 for historical context.
The listing details a dense radio program schedule across networks NBC CBS and MBS. It lists serials dramas news time sports and musical segments with varied times from 6:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. and beyond including kids shows and variety acts.
Four state junior baseball teams North Carolina Tennessee West Virginia and Virginia will compete in Albemarle starting August 12 in a double elimination American Legion Tournament. The winner advances to the Charleston sectional beginning August 18.
Byron Nelson the Toledo professional won the Beverly Hills open with a 277 total to collect 1500 in war bonds. Tony Penna of Dayton finished second at 279 with 1000 in bonds after posting 69 69 69 72. Jag McSpaden of Philadelphia placed third at 283 after rounds of 73 70 73 67.
Chicago reports famed bargain horse Alsab retires from racing after earning 350 015 in purses from a purchase of 700 as a yearling. The five year old will begin stud duties next spring.
In World War II the Coast Guard first engaged the enemy by seizing Greenland radio installations from the Nazis months before Pearl Harbor, marking an early operation in the war.
Tom Turner and Mancuso lead Browns in an opening win over the Indians. Pirates' Barrett and Dahlgren power two wins over the Cubs as Olson and Higgins star for Detroit. Feldman and Lee lift Giants and Phillies to ninth straight victories. Donald and Lindell help Yankees split with Athletics. Macon and Workman pace Braves twin bill sweep. Ortiz and Partee drive Red Sox to even split with Senators. Hopp delivers Cardinals a 14th inning win over the Reds. Also notes on Iceland as oldest democracy and bread making in China. Carelessness in farm machinery cited in local stat.
State College begins pre season drills led by top coach Beattie Feathers who returns from Appalachian State on a leave to join the revamped staff. Feathers previously served as backfield coach under Doc Newton, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The report lists leading players by league with batting averages RBIs doubles triples and home runs for the National and American Leagues. Notable names include Musial Barrett Nicholson and Doerr along with pitching leaders Wilks and Naghson.
Sacramento August 7 Southpaw Thomas Edward Sears of the San Francisco Seals earned a place in the Pacific Coast Baseball League hall of fame by pitching two shutouts for a double win over the Sacramento Solons. He delivered a 6 0 opener with five hits allowed and a 3 0 seven inning second game with three hits.
CHICAGO Aug 7 The Western Amateur, the country’s oldest women’s golf event, is revived for the 44th year with about 150 players from 16 states at Lake Forest Onwentsia Country Club for 32 qualifying berths. Match play begins tomorrow with a 36 hole final on Saturday, and 20 year old Dot Germain of Philadelphia is favored to win for a second straight year.
The Greensboro AAF overseas replacement depot baseball squad will represent North Carolina in the National semi pro tournament at Wichita Kansas on August 11 and 12. Bragg won the state tournament here 8 1 over the Tech Hawks but could not make the trip.
U.S. production of mechanical wood pulp in 1943 is estimated at 9,050,000 tons, a 1.15 percent decrease from 1942, reflecting continued wartime demand and output adjustments.
The St. Louis Browns, 24 26 on the road, lead the league by six and a half games and host the Yankees after a home sweep of the Indians. Nelson Potter earned his 10th win as the Browns rebound in a doubleheader, while Pirates and Tigers also posted victories and Dizzy Trout notched a 17th win for Detroit.
Pinch hitting for Fullerton Jr in New York humorously notes no managers fined players for staying out all day amid night baseball. Theme song suggestions reference St Louis Blues and Take Me Out of the Ball Game as Stan Musial bats for the Cardinals and Browns chase.
A collage of sports lore features boxers like Lou Nova and catcher lore, notes on 1944 Piedmont League home run leader totals, and a fan’s quip about Stan Musial and Irish Meusel. The column reflects playful mail and curious sports anecdotes.
A veteran outfielder with 805th and 806th games delivering homers in his 15th season is noted for a long career with only two home runs in 1172 games and 3372 at bats.
The piece notes Thelma Linster of Mansfield News Journal set a course record with 77 yet did not file a report. Bud Tomlin, Arkansas golf coach, scored a hole in one while instructing his team. Western Conference football squads held summer practices with 82 players, 57 letter winners, and 355 service men. Yale football faces a tough slate starting September 30 with Coast Guard, Cornell, Columbia, and exams looming. War Manpower Commission rules affect New York area ball players switching jobs within entertainment. Joe Reichler analyzed baseball questions and answers for readers.
The text lists three items noting Johnny Cooney’s recent release by the New York Yankees. It also mentions the Brooklyn Bridegrooms winning the American Association flag in 1889 and later the National League pennant in 1890. The third item references Hugh Fullerton Jr and a statement about everyone including Howell.
Ted Wilks was struck on the head by a line drive from Steve Mesner in the 13th inning and transported to a hospital for treatment.
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