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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
9
SPORTS ROUNDUP reports cost pressures behind rising baseball admission prices as clubs plan spring plans for returning service men. The item notes farm operator returns and hints at wartime shifts affecting the season.
Elon College defeated High Point Purple Panthers 44 to 27 as Elon used a strong zone defense and fast break to stifle HP’s offense. Cate led Elon with 14 points, Emblerson and Welborn paced HP, and Elon seized a 28 20 halftime lead before widening the margin.
In Green Bay the Packers expect attendance to range from 24 500 to 30 000 this season as capacity crowds return. Col Miller backs a GI boxing program aimed at thousands of servicemen under managers while warning it needs support. Noting boxing veteran Evil Eye Finkel aims a comeback, the piece touches on players like Eugene Lambert Arkansas coach and references to golf style scoring and night game batting averages led by George Metkovich of the Red Sox with a .421 mark.
East results show Rutgers over Fordham and Syracuse beating Colgate. South includes Wake Forest over William and Mary and Clemson over Davidson. West and related scores list Wyoming and Denver University, among others, with several misread names.
Radio grid lists shows across networks CBS ABC NBC and more. Serial adventures Jack Armstrong Captain Midnight and Terry Serial run alongside music features, news briefings, and comedy from Burns Gracie Allen Abbott Costello and Lum and Abner.
Wake Forest trailed William and Mary 23-22 at halftime but pulled ahead to win 59-51 behind A Williams 15 points and Walters. Davidson beat Clemson 44-33 as Iverson scored 13 and Peters 12 helping North Carolina foes. Catawba beat Western Carolina Teachers 49-43, Elon routed High Point 44-27. Only Lenoir-Rhyne at Guilford on tonight’s card.
The Rotary defeated the Civitan club 27 to 24 and the JayCees beat the A. B. club 27 to 23 in Red Shield play. Notary led the Rotarians with 11 points while Grady scored 10 for the JayCees, who held a 15 to 12 halftime edge.
New York report says Babe Ruth celebrated his 52nd birthday quietly by bowling before an informal party with friends. The former Yankees star, who once earned $80 000 a year, says he feels fine at 238 pounds and hopes for a return to baseball only if the job is outdoors with no desk work.
Fred Corcoran head of the PGA tour urges expansion and simplification of golf rules amid USGA critique. He notes PGA events follow stroke and distance for out of bounds, argues for clearer interpretation, and cites extensive schedules and varied club use to aid spectators. He backs joint rule work for consensus.
The University of North Carolina swimmers defeated Duke 66 to 9 in Chapel Hill, marking UNC's 43rd win in 47 dual meets and reaffirming their hold on the state and Southern Conference swimming titles.
The Philippines golf squad, featuring two North Carolinians, held a nine point edge over Japan at the 36 hole mark of the Army Pacific Golf Olympics in Honolulu on February 7.
Freddie Schott of Akron beat Frank of Mobile by knockout at 2 rounds. Art Hardy of Pittsburgh outpointed John Eagle of Detroit. Frankie Hest of Ithaca defeated Buddy Patton of Cleveland in eight. Joe Miller of Buffalo stopped Tommy Daniels of Pittsburgh in two.
Two Gastonia North Carolina pitchers Ken Deal and Mason Leeper have been signed for 1946 by the Atlanta Southern Association baseball club, the club announced.
High Point's Black Bison host strong Burlington Bulldogs at eight pm in the local gym. Burlington previously edged Point ers by one and beat Greensboro by one, signaling a tough test as Point ers sit atop the league with seven wins and one loss. Don Hooper and Ray Watson pace a improving lineup ahead of two upcoming road tests.
Charlotte and Shelby will open the six team Tri-State Baseball league with a 140 game schedule and playoffs. Spartanburg Anderson and Shelby will not play Sunday games at home so Sunday games move to away parks with receipts to the original home club. Manley Lewellyn of Concord elected secretary treasurer and Calvin Griffith of Charlotte named vice president. All six parks feature lighting.
The article urges anglers to ready tackle for next season by sharpening hooks, inspecting lines and reels, and listing needs from rodes to nets. It notes wartime shortages limit supply, with fly rods scarce but all metal stringers back on the market as spring approaches.
New York AP survey shows gross boxing receipts ahead of 1945 levels with sellouts at many small clubs. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects $140000 from Beau Jack versus Johnny Greco, Madison Garden six-show run may total $512000. Outdoor shows including Louis Conn loom, possibly pushing 1945’s $13 million national gross higher.
The White Phantoms of North Carolina clash with the Amphibs at the USC auditorium on February 23 in Norfolk for the living memorial fund drive. Coach Daughtrey announced the benefit, noting UNC’s strong team featuring two top scorers John Dillon and Jim Jordan with 154 and 144 points respectively.
After World War I the average life insurance per policy holder was 960 dollars. Today it stands at 2175 dollars, reflecting substantial growth in coverage and value over the past century.
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