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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1951
Page
8
A writer laments editing mishaps and accused record falsification surrounding medical professionals Dr. Phil Davis and Dr. L. A. Creech. He mocks wire service reporting, questions accountability, and notes nurses and hospital staff aiding a patient in a hospital setting as page ten tease ends.
Pitching dominated the day as the Indians built on their recent streak with Early Wynn’s seven hit shutout over the White Sox and a trio of timely hits including doubles by Boone and Wynn. The Yankees, hampered by Reynolds and Morgan injuries, dropped a doubleheader in Detroit after another rough inning stretch, while the Dodgers and Giants also moved in on the pennant picture with key wins.
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts the top seeded Australian duo Ken McGregor with Mervyn Rose and Don Candy led the field in the U S doubles final rounds. United States faces a tough path to regain the Davis Cup with two Aussies poised to clinch the doubles and push for overall victory.
St Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck staged a bizarre celebration for the American League 50th anniversary. Eddie Gaedel, a 3 foot 7 inch midget, pinch hit and walked on four pitches as the Browns lost a doubleheader to the Tigers 5-2 and 6-2. The scene included aerial bombs, a marching band, acrobats, and carnival theatrics throughout the twin bill. Manager Zack Taylor introduced Gaedel who earned one of the club’s four player vacancies with a league contract and scorecard.
Boxing fans anticipate a 10,000 crowd and $50,000 gate as Joey Maxim defends against Murphy at Madison Square Garden. Rumors from Greenwood Lake suggest Murphy struggles to reach 175 pounds and canceled final workout amid battering in drills.
Buck White of Mississippi State wins a major golf tournament in Sioux City with a final 272 after a 64 on the last 18 holes, claiming his first big tourney victory in five years and a $2,400 prize. Ed Oliver and Skee Riegel tied for second, with defending champ Jack Burke Jr. close behind. race included delays from rain and a late surge by Burke.
Dave Philley collected five hits four singles and a double and drew a walk for a perfect day as Athletica routed the world champion Yankees 15 to 1. The game showcased Philley’s offensive barrage and solid support from teammates in a decisive victory.
Brooklyn owner Walter OMalley said a new baseball commissioner will not be chosen at Tuesday nights meeting as the final weeding out continues. An American League executive said there is no chance of a Tuesday decision while candidates are reviewed and some may be unavailable due to overseas assignments.
Hi Toms ace Austin Brewer 14-3 faces Statesville tonight with 19 games left in 1951 as Hickory and Elkin press for fourth place. Brewer would need multiple wins to reach 20, while Red Hamilton and Charlie Griffith also chart strong numbers. Governor Kerr Scott and Miss North Carolina attend Finch Field as Thomasville highway plans surface.
Washington dispatch reports Maurice McDermott the Boston left hander is out two weeks with a left leg infection thought to follow a tooth extraction. He has eight wins and six losses this season and was hospitalized at Georgetown.
Fragmented sports results show Detroit New York Washington and Cleveland Chicago with partial pitcher and record notes. Several city matchups and yesterday results appear, but many lines are garbled, making specific outcomes and dates impossible to confirm.
Winston-Salem defeats Reidsville 6 to 7 in a tight clash. Raleigh tops Greensboro 8 to 3, while Durham beats Burlington 6 to 2 and Fayetteville edges Danville 6 to 5. The day’s results include Danville at Winston and Greensboro at Durham.
In St Paul 80 players opened the 5 National Women's Amateur with 18 holes. The low 64 advance to match play, with the 1951 champion to be decided in the final Saturday. Defending Hanson is among contenders, while Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur is a slight favorite.
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