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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1943
Page
5
A collection of crossword like clues pairs many with humorous or anachronistic matching phrases. The list names terms and witty definitions ranging from biology and chemistry to slang and historical figures, some referencing cultural icons and institutions.
The column surveys Hank Armstrong Henrys view on boxing career and Cecil Ha, praises Armstrong as a former world champion, and recalls Robison versus Armstrong. It also lampoons umpiring calls by Jimmy Dykes, disputes 20 points ineligible stars, and notes Earl Ruby and Louisville Courier Journal all America baseball contest. The piece blends sport gossip from the Garden and League talk with light humor about fans and announcers.
Barrier of High Point earns a spot in the second round with a 6-4 2-6 6-3 win over Harold Landsburg. Carlyle Lewis of Burlington also advances, beating Heath Alexander as women and men seedings progress in Greensboro.
In Winston Salem and Greensboro venues players like Dick Sheets Herbert Faught and Bradley Egerton headlined early rounds. Second round saw Lyttleton Scott Dodge Geoghegan and Bob Chapman advance while Burns-Heath match was postponed. Semifinals pairings set Roddy versus Geoghegan and Chapman against Burns-Heath winner.
The Associated Press reports Ray Robinson of New York outpointed Henry Armstrong of Woraneter, Mass. Tom Sell stopped Ed Brown in Youngstown, Ohio. Richie Lemos of Los Angeles defeated Tyree White of San Francisco. The Rhode Island colony first settled in 1636 by Roger Williams.
Johnston shouted a provocative line questioning what AJ would be doing with him if not something else. The quote reveals tension or challenge in the scene.
San Francisco, Aug 28 INS The Pacific Coast Conference season opens with doubt about top teams USC and UCLA leading the field while California and Stanford show uneven prospects. Navy and Army talent boosts College of the Pacific under Amos Alonzo Stagg who predicts strong material. Small colleges drop football yet crowds are expected as stadiums fill from September to December.
Henry Armstrong ends his legendary ring career with a 10 round decision loss to Ray Robinson before 15,371 at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong, 32, revealed he will retire and become a manager. Robinson, a 4 to 1 favorite, fought cautiously but dominated on points amid boos from the crowd.
Fragmentary sports score snippet lists Richmond and Norfolk results along with Portsmouth Lynchburg and Roanoke games. No dates or full context provided.
Gunder Hagg praised by Boston coach Jack Ryder after an American outdoor record 4 05 3 by Hagg at Harvard Stadium. Ryder notes Hagg is tall wiry calm with faultless rhythm but sometimes glances at rivals. He believes Madison Square Garden indoor track offers best chance to break four minutes with strong competition.
American League run totals crown to Ver ion with 8 and Appling for Chicago shows strong batting. In the National League Musial of St Louis leads with a .351 average and 170 hits while Nicholson of Chicago paces with 20 homers and 97 RBIs. Pitching leader Sewell of Pittsburgh goes 19 5 with Shoun of Cincinnati at 11 2.
Brooklyn Dodgers superfan Hilda Chester, longtime bleacher fixture, greets players as “her kids” at Ebbets Field. A 40 plus widow, she cycles between games from Bear Mountain to Jersey City, keeps up with players via cards and gifts, and remains a steadfast booster for Branch Rickey and Leo Durocher.
Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 3 to 2 and Cincinnati edges St Louis 3 to 2. Only two games on the slate with no further schedule changes announced.
Iowa City reports detail a Navy pre flight school program where 650 cadets train in a five forward, three line, two goalie soccer format under Lieut. Walter Taylor. The article notes the sport strengthens lungs for altitude flying and assists prep for a forthcoming gridiron season with the Seahawks.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia featuring Gregg for 0-3 against Rome 12-4 or Gerheauser 9-13. New York at Boston with Fischer 4-7 versus Barrett 10-13. Chicago at Pittsburgh pitting Bithorn 15-10 against Gee 3-1. St Louis at Cincinnati with Cooper 18-7 against Bhoun 11-3.
Scores show Cleveland beating Chicago 6 to 2 and St Louis defeating Detroit 3 to 1. Remaining games on the schedule are listed but officials did not publish further results.
Boston at New York Terry 4 8 against Zuber 6 2. Cleveland at Chicago Reynolds 7 8 against Grove 11 5. Detroit at St Louis White 5 9 or Trucks 12 7 against Sandra 11 9. Philadelphia at Washington Flores 9 12 against Leonard 9 12.
Washington leads with 79 runs batted in as York and Detroit top lists. Etten of New York and Wakefield of Detroit share 89 hits while Appling of Chicago has 152.
Rudy York, Detroit slugger, aimed to match his 1937 record of 18 homers in August but faced a tight weekend schedule with only three games remaining to hit four more. He went 0 for 4 as Detroit lost to St Louis 3-1, while Cleveland beat Chicago 6-2 and Cincinnati edged St Louis 3-2. Max Marshall and Bert Haas fueled Cincinnati’s 11-hit effort, and Claude Passeau held Pittsburgh to five safeties as the Cubs toppled the Pirates 3-2.
Chicago August 28. Baseball officials expect a troupe of American and National League players to tour overseas after the World Series. Commissioned Landis, Frick, and Harridge outlined a plan with two teams, about 18 players per squad, chosen by availability and manager preference, with broad league representation.
Jasper Rogers of Dayton shocked spectators by winning trapdom's grand American handicap after a 50 target shootoff. He and five rivals tied at 97 of 100, Wagner led with 23 straight but missed the last two, giving Rogers the crown and about 1600 dollars in war bond winnings.
Lieut. Taylor says this isn’t the referee’s game and should be seen but heard as little as possible. He notes the fellows take the knocks in a rough bout underway.
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