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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
9
An aging couple, nicknamed Pop and Ma, plans a multi decade dream to travel in a self built trailer pulled by a Model A. After retirement they complete the trailer, hit the road with hopes of Florida winters and northern springs, but growing longing for home tempers their adventure.
At Vandalia Ohio the 54th Grand American trapshooting tournament showcases the champion of champions and amateur clay target titles for women juniors sub juniors and professionals. Iva Pembridge of Phillipsburg Kansas won the women s champion of champions event with 99 hits. Paul Kozlowski of Oconomowoc Wisconsin a 17 year old shooter won the junior division by hitting all 100 targets. Julius Petty of Stuttgart Arkansas won the champions doubles with 95 to edge Arnold Riegger of Seattle Washington.
In Wichita Kansas last night the National Non- Pro Baseball Tournament saw three winning clubs blank their opponents. Quantico Marines overwhelmed Laramie 15-0 to reach the third round, San Diego Devildogs blanked Alpine 3-0, and Mon-Santo Chemical Club defeated Peoria Le Tourneau-Westinghouse 12-0. Tonight Cherry Point Marines meet Refugio Veterans.
The Women’s State Softball Tournament Class B quarterfinals start at Harvell Park with a 7:30 doubleheader pitting Boyle's Soda Shop versus High Point YWCA and Finch Drive In against Gray's Chapel. Eight of fifteen teams remain. Balfour Baptist and Moose Lodge are unbeaten.
In Knoxville Tennessee a testimonial dinner will honor Gen Bob Neyland football’s winningest coach after 27 years at the University of Tennessee More than 500 guests including senators coaches and business leaders attend The tribute stems from Georgia Tech Coach Bobby Dodd who helped organize the event which features Tennessee stars Neyland mentored and aided the careers of many head coaches and bowl officials
Raleigh area officials reported NC State will not host the 1954 NCAA eastern regional due to NCAA violations by the school. A five member committee chose Philadelphia's Palestra or other sites over Raleigh despite Raleigh earlier being recommended. Duke and others voiced interest in hosting, with Eddie Cameron stating Duke would welcome the event at its indoor stadium.
Playoffs continue in two city softball leagues with all four games starting at 6 PM. In the Sunday School loop Lexington Avenue faces First Congregational at Lyles Field while Rankin meets Highland at Red Shield Field off Ward Street. In the Recreation Loop the Comets play Alderman's at Harvell Baseball Field and National Upholstering meets Alme Desk at the College field. Players should note game locations.
North Carolina opens the first Teen’er Baseball World Series in Hershey with an Ohio squad set to meet the Tar Heels. Eight states compete in a VFW sponsored event for 13 to 15 year olds, with other first round games Pennsylvania versus Kansas and New Jersey against Illinois.
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