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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
8
A reader rails against readmitting Japan to global sports after World War II, condemning postwar aid programs and claiming Japans reentry would threaten Americans. He recalls Pearl Harbor, warns of future betrayal, and questions the Marshall Plan while voicing harsh anti Japanese sentiments.
Hig Point college football stalwart Kaa or Den McCurry was struck by a car on North a street and hospitalized briefly. He suffered a back injury earlier last season but is expected to be ready for the Panthers this fall as guards contend for the line.
George Ratterman threw three touchdown passes to lead the Buffalo Bills over the Brooklyn Dodgers 21 to 19 in a charity exhibition at Civic Stadium Buffalo before 27 630 fans.
New York Yankees star Tommy Henrich nicknamed Mr. Old Reliable belted his fourth bases loaded homer of the season tying a league record. Only five others have accomplished four slams in a single campaign including Frank Schulte of Chicago.
Historic names surface as Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig and Rudy York are cited among past champions. Yankees beat the Senators 8 1 to stay four games behind the Indians as Hillman Henrich delivers a fourth in the year. Bearden’s shutout helps Cleveland widen its lead while Detroit Dodges Chicago. Braves beat Giants 10 2 as Voiselle dominates for 13th win in a row against his former club. More on page 10.
Coach Tony Simeon will intensify workouts at Simeon High as he prepares the Bison for a September 10 opener against Reidsville and a subsequent seven game conference slate starting with Gastonia. Backfield stars Bobby Joe Mickey and Charlie Jones pace the squad with Illiard Yarborough and Donald Brown the only veterans at tailback and flank positions.
The state men's softball tournament begins Friday at Southern Pines with nine teams. Double elimination event runs through next Wednesday, featuring five games Friday and Saturday, three on Sunday, then semi finals Tuesday and finals Wednesday after a Monday break.
Caps stay a half game ahead in the Carolina league by edging Danville 2-1. Martinsville moved into clearer second place after a 3-0 win over Greensboro with three seventh inning homers. Burlington defeated Durham 7-4 as Maxie Wilson earned the win.
Sports Afield notes sailboat types with two sails called sloops and single sail boats known as catboats.
Hi-Toms manager Jimmy Gruzdis readies Dick Moses for tonight’s Finch Field clash with Albemarle Rockets while Al Jarrett resumes action tomorrow. Hickory Rebels tied for the league lead with a 5-4 win over Hi-Toms, aided by Ray Rambin’s two-run homer and a Mooresville ruling comeback. Statesville Owls surge into contention, half a game behind leaders as Lexington A’s stay close.
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