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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1951
Page
9
A narrator recalls a World War II era football scene where cadets confront draft pressures and amateurism claims. The piece mentions West Point students, high school football echoes, and a takeover of ethics in the sport, ending with a confession of cheating and resigning amid a defeat by the Hi-Toms 7 to 2.
In Baltimore on Wednesday night a 1 round exhibition between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins draws attention as a reflection of today’s heavyweight scene. Both veterans seek a comeback shot, Louis needing a win to pursue title contention and Bivins eyeing an upset that could move him toward a title bid after beating Ezzard Charles.
Amateur stock car drivers race at Tri-City Speedway today for 75 laps with time trials at 1 pm. Track remains wet after recent rain and promoter Bill Blair promises dust-free action. A 25-car field includes Allen Brown, Joe Halton, Clifford Suggs, Roland Embler, Butch Hunter, Jim Long, L. C. Hepler, Buster Coggins, and Charley Hill. The program features two heats, a 15-lap consolation, and a 40-lap feature.
Jim Griffith earned a 12th win as Thomasville Hi-Toms beat Lexington 13-5 in a key North State clash. Austin Brewer started, Griffith hurled five shutout innings, and John Lybrand backed with two doubles driving in seven runs as the Hi-Toms extended their lead to 11 games over Hickory with 26 games left.
Ivy Fuchs of New York AC won the shot put and discus as American athletes claimed a sole victory in the international meet at City Stadium. About 25,000 fans braved cold and mist to witness competition and 17 events underway with Ivy delivering the standout performance.
Good Teacher Hi Tom first sacker Bob Brigham gives tips to batboy Kenny Bales after a standout week. Brigham notes Bales improved his batting average to .305 over a span of games, lifting his hit production in two straight home tilts.
Jimmy Demaret forged a six under par 66 to hold a three stroke edge at 202 after 54 holes in the World title golf meet in Chicago. Hogan and South Africa's Bobby Locke chased with bold rounds as Demaret's eagle blitz and steady putting kept him atop the field.
At Asheboro North Carolina on August 11 the North Carolina Invitational semi pro baseball tournament tables six teams including Carolina Bombers of Salisbury and Glenola pennant winner of the county league. Also Rockingham Whiteville McColl S C Chester S C and South Boston completed the field. A finalist from the state tournament at Roxboro tonight will join Winston Salem City Beverage or Swepsonville to determine the Wichita Kansas winner.
Washington Senators out fielder Noren lost four teeth and possibly a jaw fracture after diving for second base on a throw from Red Sox catcher Aaron Robinson. He was treated, given X rays, and ordered back to Washington tonight.
The opening 1951 contest pits Kyle Rote and Whizzer White of the college all stars against the Cleveland Browns highlighting glamor versus power and finesse in the marquee game.
Two Army football cadets facing expulsion for cheating sought to transfer to colleges including Notre Dame but were rejected. They described contacting Notre Dame which declined transfers. Cadets undergo final processing and physical examinations as they face discharge within two weeks, while most seek engineering schools and hope to play again elsewhere after the transfer ban and intercollegiate rules.
Rube McCrary resigns as football coach and athletic director at William and Mary amid an inquiry into alleged practices in student athlete grades. Barney Wilson also resigns as basketball coach, effective immediately, after long service since 1947 with a peak 23–9 season in 1950.
Washout of last night's Girls State Softball tournament semi finals forces reschedule at Richland Park South Main. Mercury Athletic Club will run three semi final games, Class B twice and Class A once, plus a Miss North Carolina Softball beauty contest at 8 pm featuring contestants from the participating teams.
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