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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
8
A new unsigned weekly sports column debuts in the Enter prise section replacing Bill Currie who takes a few days off. The writer invites reader letters and notes about semi pro umpiring in eastern North Carolina and recalls colorful players and the challenge of pitchers in local leagues.
Forests Moe Bauer and Carolina’s Tommy Andrew along with Ray Blair and State’s Ernie Johnson top a busy hill as Edenton’s Jack McComas, a speedy and wiry hitter, posts strong showings in both baseball and basketball. McComas’s line drives, speed on bases, and field presence contrast with Hertford’s Stu Erickson whose power and strikeout mystery impress Coach Jack Coombs of Duke during Big Four play.
In the Albemarle league a six team circuit features top college baseball talent from the Big Four. The league baseball is praised as equal to or better than most Class D circuits and showcases skilled pitchers noted by observers.
Pro Lloyd Mangrum topped the golf earnings with a $23,500 haul at Tam O'Shanter through the All-American pro meet and May's world championship event. He led the year to nearly $45,000 after a 70 in the world playoff and 63 course record, beating Sam Snead and Dutch Harrison. Harrison joins Mangrum for the St Paul Open while Snead skips the circuit until December.
Olympic jury of appeal ruled the United States won the disputed 400 meter relay race despite an earlier disqualification for baton exchange. The U S team argued the exchange was legal and officials planned to review film evidence while other events continued across London venues on the last week of the games.
Winston-Salem Cardinals widened their lead in the Carolina league with 3-0 and 6-1 wins over Greensboro to stretch the margin to a game and a half. Raleigh slipped after a poor start, losing 4-1 to Durham then 8-3 in the nightcap. Martinsville moved to third by splitting with Reidsville as Burlington swept Danville.
The seven game opening day at Richland Park for the annual Girls State Softball tournament draws top teams and a large crowd. Mercury Athletic club reports strong rosters with Major Cola and Hillcrest of High Point among favorites, while Millers Greensboro Gann's Durham and Knight's Insurance Roxboro also show power. Advance tickets are on sale through Mercury club members.
North Carolina State League stars from High Point-Thomasville Statesville Hickory Concord and Mooresville share six players on the North and South rosters for the Thomasville All Star game. Managers Jim Gruardis Homer Lee Cox Otis Stephens and Sammy Bell lead the squads with a mix of infield outfield and pitcher selections from the regional clubs.
Reports say the NBA will crown a heavyweight champion today heightening the prospect of an October title bout between Jersey Joe Walcott and the winner of the Ezzard Charles Jimmy Bivins contest. Promoter Gabe Menendez and PA Athletic Commission chair Leon As point to Philadelphia as the venue with Louis’s retirement not yet official.
Enos Slaughter leads St. Louis in a surge to overtake the Boston Braves in the NL pennant race. Brecheen won his 13th as the Cards trimmed the Giants. Dodgers beat Phils 2 1. Indians take a half game lead with Bearden’s 10th win. Dillinger key for Browns in a 8-6 night game win over the White Sox.
High Point High School coach Tony Simeon will begin football practice for the Black Bison on Monday with 16 lettermen from last season. Seven starters return including two backs, while replacements must be found for two departed flank players and co captain guard Bill Campbell. About a hundred players expected. early drills focus on light work as the team prepares for a September 10 game against Reidsville amid polio rate concerns.
The University of Virginia board of visitors will not accept the NCAA purity code. President Colgate W. Darden Jr. says enforcement concerns and belief it cannot be properly enforced drive the decision. Old Dominion colleges may follow Southern Conference plans. code adopted by 400 colleges in January and penalties include suspension for violations.
Al Jarrett struck out 13 with no walks and held Statesville to one run as the Hi-Toms beat the Owls 4-1 at Finch Field to move into first place in the North State League. Jarrett earned his 22nd win, improving to 22-4 with dominance from the mound while Grozdis led Hi-Toms with three hits. The victory followed by Al Jarrett night in his honor as the Hi-Toms seized top spot and prepared to host Concord Weavers.
Connie Mack, 85, declares the Philadelphia Athletics have better than a good chance to lead the American League after a successful western swing. He returns to Philadelphia and vows the club is in it to stay.
Charley Grimm of the Chicago Cubs, with the club since 1944, is the oldest manager in continuous service in the National League, leading the team as the longest-tenured skipper.
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