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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
9
The article profiles Andy Merrilees, now at Hillandale Country Club in Durham, cautioning golfers that reused golf balls lose core integrity and can be refused for reconditioning. He predicts ball shortages after 1945 and urges prudent use to avoid shortages.
Ralph Greenleaf led the Round-Robin three cushion billiard championship after two days, with Willie Hoppe nipping at his heels. The standings show Greenleaf at 206 28, Hoppe 10 6 40, Welker Cochran 10 5 39, and Joe Chamaco 10 4 38 as the event progresses in New York and surrounding players compete for the title.
Vallejo California results show John Fitzpatrick of Los Angeles and Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia among competitors. Other listed names include Joe Procita from Gloversville and Miguel Marquez with Arthur Rubin from Brooklyn.
Yesterday results show Fitzpatrick 50 Rubin 37 across 44 innings and Greerleaf 50 Procita 18 in 28 innings, with Bozeman 50 Cochran 50 Rubin 36 across 39 innings and Chamaco 50 Ponzi 49 in 53 innings. details are fragmentary.
Fayette County Comptroller Rebecca McDowell estimates the general election produced 54,113 ballots, costing 10 cents per ballot. The figure reflects county election expenses.
Army replaces Notre Dame as national college football champion in the final AP poll. The cadets led in every tabulation, undefeated after a 59-0 win over Notre Dame, with 1,165 points from 121 ballots. Ohio State 2nd, Randolph Field 3rd, Navy 4th.
Philippine General Carlos Romulo who accompanied the American Leyte invasion will address the House of Representatives Thursday on the third anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Tony Gerento and Teddy Rand Goupholp fought to decisions in various venues from Newark to Chicago. Sgt. Robert W. Dunkelberger, a top amateur golfer with Air Service Command, practiced in England with a string of prior championships and a family of his own.
Buffalo hosts the minor league convention as 26 circuits debate 13 amendments to the major minor agreement. Proposals include doubling draft price and tighter territorial protections amid postwar uncertainty. Meetings span Piedmont Ohio State Pony League Eastern Association and American Association with votes by ten active and sixteen suspended leagues.
The Journal of Living reports U S generals Mark W. Clark Courtney Hodges Omar Bradley and James Doolittle share a preference for steak as their first postwar meal, while noting civilians face similar dining choices when available.
Mercury A C address by Severn Regar at the Sheraton Hotel discusses Switzerland as a lasting peace hub, arguing big nations alone cannot ensure Europe’s peace. He notes Switzerland’s long peace and urges broader cooperation beyond a few powers.
The listing notes station network corrections shifting programs by one hour for CWT and two hours for MWT. It details hourly segments from 5:45 PM to 11:15 PM with news, dramas, variety shows, sports, and concerts across NBC CBS and local outlets, including names like Farrell, Tom Mix, Captain Midnight, Ted Husing, Lowell Thomas, Dick Haynes, Judy, Bob Hope, and Hildegard Tarte among others.
Byron Nelson captured the San Francisco open golf tournament for the second year in a row with a 281 total over 72 holes, edging Sgt. Jim Ferrier of Camp Roberts California who shot 282. Ferrier made a late bid with a birdie on the 67th hole but Nelson held on to win and add 2,666 war bonds to his year’s haul, surpassing 43,000 in bonds.
Duke halfback Tom Davis, Duke, was named All-Southern Conference alongside stars from Wake Forest and Duke. Davis, 185 pounds from Wilson North Carolina, starred at back despite injuries and led Duke’s offense as fullback tailback passer and blocker.
The listing names players by position from Duke Clemson and other schools including Clarke Jones Frank Irwin Buck Garrison Crowder Salisbury McDonald Gibson Mikula Clark Tinsley Brinkley. The roster reflects a midseason selection of backs linemen and a quarterback across multiple colleges.
The record lists a schedule fragment for men's volleyball including matches like Pilots versus Mancina Athletic Club and Senior Hi-Y versus Hi-Pix with unclear venues and times. It also mentions Triangle versus Y Business Men with scattered symbols and incomplete details.
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