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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1943
Page
7
Triangle beat Highland 43 to 27 in Burlington actions. The roundup notes sports figures and military teams, including Yankee player movement and college coach Ed Diddle remarks, with Navy and training camp snippets.
Kansas City Feb 2 AP You would never guess from scores Great Lakes 92 Missouri 45 that both coaches yearn for the old days when two points were a real event. Great Lakes coach George Edwards laments modern quick scoring and defense neglect. His rival Paul Hinkle of Great Lakes frets Missouri’s 45 points and the Sailors’ double guards approach.
Amos overcame Marsh 53 to 38 led by 25 points from Amos Carroll and a strong third period. Triangle beat Highlanders 43 to 27 as Hack Spencer Wait Spencer and Hoot Farlowe sparked the comeback. The playoff format moves to a best two of three with Triangle facing Highland and Amos vs Marsh in the next games.
The New York indoor track season centers on Gil Dodds of Boston as the man to beat in six major meets. With Leslie MacMitchell and Chuck Fenske in military service, a strong field including Walter Mehl Jim Rafferty Frank Dixon Earl Mitchell Tom Quinn Gerald Karver Paul Kendall Tom Judge LeRoy Schwarzkopf and Don Burnham ready to challenge, Dodds may challenge meet records and world marks. The Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden Feb 6 highlight Dodds debut, with rivalries expected against Mehl Rafferty and Mehl, plus the Sheppard 600 featuring Schmertz entered contenders such as Hugh Short Bob Efer Russell Owen and Jim Herbert.
Davidson moved into undisputed third in the Southern Conference after a 57 41 win over North Carolina. Tommy Peters scored 22 for Davidson while N C State routed Clemson 69 34 led by Bernie Mack with 23 points.
Burlington hosts Furniture City in a key loop game that will determine seedings for the Western loop tournament. Roney Cates scored 15 in the first game as Burlington seeks revenge after a 53 to 28 defeat by the Bison.
Dallas columnist recalls Frank J. Basloe from the Globe Trotters era and notes his view that today’s game is slowed by numerous fouls though he concedes some changes are positive. He recalls 1910s teams, rough play, high travel schedules, and his squad’s earnings of about $1,000 weekly.
Julius Rubin, sparked by a 60 yard dash in junior high, becomes co captain of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Four Southern Conference games tonight feature Citadel at South Carolina, William and Mary at Richmond, Clemson at North Carolina, and Washington and Lee visiting Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
William Papaleo gallery calls Willie Pep a fraud test as he faces Allie Stolz at Madison Square Garden. Pep defeats Stolz amid questions of credibility in his wind streak and aims for the New York featherweight crown. He fights to prove his speed and skill against a seasoned opponent and eyes a March 5 bout with Beau Jack. Pep’s performance signals a rise toward top featherweight status despite age and past doubts.
Baltimore bout saw Buddy Walker 192 outpoint Tony Musto 200 in a ten round card. Holyoke featured Art Dorrell 152 outpoint Leon Anthony 154 over eight rounds. Milwaukee notes Dr George E Collentine volunteers as Marquette freshman cage coach amid busy practice.
LSU basketball coach Dale Morey, 22, guiding the Tigers who hold a 9–2 record and a 5–1 conference mark, sharing the SEC lead with Kentucky as they near the Louisville tourney. Senior John Chaney and Seph Brank Brian have combined for 333 points in 11 games, with Alvin Dark adding guard depth.
This month the nation's minor leagues must decide if they will play ball in the season. About a dozen clubs are likely to open, with guarantees due March 1 to the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Several league meetings are planned in the next two to three weeks.
Ashland Va Feb 2 Randolph Macon Jackets fall to High Point Panthers 47 37 in a close second half rally that came up short. The game featured intense defense and a late push by Randolph Macon but High Point held on for the win.
Brooklyn general manager Branch Rickey frets over key players drafted into military service or pondering other duties. Pete Reiser Peewee Reese Lew Riggs Johnny Rizzo and Larry French are gone or unavailable, while prospects Claude Corbitt and Larryping Lester Burge await. Leo Durocher faces Army tests and Dolph Camilli Augie Galan Alex Kampouris and Dixie Walker weigh future plans ahead of spring training.
The article notes branch manager Rickey expecting a reshaped Brooklyn Dodgers roster with players like Camilli Herman Vaughan Durocher Kampouris and catching depth from Mickey Owens and Billy Sullivan. Pitching options include Wyatt Davis Head Higbe Casey Kimball Macon Newsom Webber Rowe Melton and rookies Kehn Kraus. Reiser Walker Galan and Rizzo may depart the outfield leaving Medwick as regular, while Bordagaray Cooney Waner Peck Olmo add depth. Rickey argues more bodies beat fewer stars in wartime.
Blacksburg Virginia Technik star John Maskas an all state football tackle and heavyweight wrestler also serves as heavyweight boxer when the Gobblers face opponents. He alternates practice between wrestling and boxing each day and hails from Monessen Pennsylvania.
The national figure skating championships will be held at Madison Square Garden on March 8 under the skating club of New York. Proceeds benefit the American Flying Service foundations.
The fragment notes leagues in class D likely to attempt operations, with ten for a nucleus and two or more of the eight remaining doubtful loops looked at as almost certain to proceed.
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