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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1948
Page
8
Seven miles away High Point and Thomasville prepare the Hi-Toms for the North State league with Jim Gruzdis as playing manager. Two pitchers McKee and Jarrett have been signed, a 17-man roster planned, and Finch Field upgrades underway ahead of April 30 opening.
Dates and opponents announced for Hi-Toms exhibition slate at Finch Field with Greensboro Jersey City Allentown Winston-Salem and House of David on the docket. Talks between Hi-Toms and Braves target spring training facilities at Finch Field and High Point College for two Boston farm clubs awaiting approval.
Finch Field upgrades announced include an electric scoreboard, grandstand repairs, and bleacher replacements. Home games will be broadcast on FM with season tickets on sale in High Point and Thomasville. Hi-Toms officers John Carter of Thomasville as business manager and secretary, and Dave Yow of High Point as vice-president.
Spring brings a retooled Hi-Toms with a structured plan to build a winning ball club at Finch Field. The past three years served as a rookie proving ground, but this year management focuses on competition in the league under the current setup.
High Point-Thomasville adds 32 year old right hander Al Jarlett to its pitching staff after a lengthy pro career. The New Haven native played with Toronto and Harrisburg, posted 18 wins in 1942, 17 with Toronto in 1943, and plus 8 wins in 1946. Jarlett joins Harry McKee to form a strong two starter core for the Hi-Toms in the North State league.
Eleven yachts line up for the 10th annual Miami to Nassau race starting at noon off Miami Beach. Defending champ Revenue skippered by Harvey Conover faces stiff competition from Fred Temple’s 58-foot yawl. Weather forecasts call for 19 to 24 mph westerly winds.
Tickets for the North State Basketball conference tournament in Elkin are on sale at High Point College business office. A full series book costs $5 and will be available until February 18.
New AA statistics cite 10 All-America conference records in kickoff and punt returns, interceptions and fumbles led by Chet Mutryn of Xavier-UC with 21 kickoff returns and a 32.9-yard kickoff return average. Other leaders include Orban Sanders and Monk Gaford with multiple marks, Dobbs in punt returns, and Chicago with 69 kickoff returns.
Six new names join the Carolina league umpire staff for the coming season while two holdovers remain as part of a planned ten umpires. Umpire-in-chief Clarence Davis of Chattanooga and John Gelesterl of Burgettstown return, with additions Revielle, Donovan, Kinzer, Shemo, Soresi, and Ullenberg from several cities. Lobsters often reach forty five pounds.
Richmond report says at least four teams NC State NC North Carolina George Washington and South Carolina are virtually assured spots in the Southern Conference tournament to be held in Durham in March. Duke and Maryland bid for remaining berths with several rivals in pursuit.
St Louis upset Notre Dame 71 to 68 at Notre Dame with a late run to snap the Irish 38 game home winning streak.
High Point College fans hoped for a timely game after the Panthers trampled Catawba and paused scheduling with Atlantic Christian. Road conditions postpone tonight’s Harrison gym matchup, but Hi Point plans to host Christian next Monday in a rematch after an overtime 64 63 loss earlier.
High Point high school basketball will skip tonight’s trip to Gastonia due to weather. Coach Tony Simeon plans practice today and aims to play three upcoming games including Friday vs Charlotte and Saturday vs Carolina freshmen, pursuing a 15 win season after three more league battles.
Washington and Lee’s wrestling squad stunned defending champion North Carolina 21 to 3 in Lexington. The upset came as six of eight wrestlers were freshmen, with Bill Kemp earning UNC’s lone decision in the final bout after W and L had won seven straight.
Auburn's wrestling team extended its strong run to six wins in seven matches by defeating Appalachian State Teachers 22 to 9 last night in Auburn.
Marshall 62, Morris-Harvey 47. West Carolina Teachers 57, East Carolina Teachers 43. Kentucky 82, Vanderbilt 51. Randolph-Macon 59, Catholic U. 68. St. Louis 68, Notre Dame 51. Northwestern 47, Ohio State 45. Wisconsin 51, Michigan State 39. Catawba 60, Newberry 43. Tulane 59, Georgia Tech 55. Purdue 53, Minnesota 51. Iowa 70, Illinois 61. Missouri 42, Kansas 39. Oklahoma 74, Nebraska 57. Drake 69, Tulsa 53.
Calumet Farm's Armed seeks a second chance in the $10 handicap at Hialeah tomorrow. Trainer H A Jones hopes the seven year old gelding runs soundly after a sixth place in an overnight race. If he performs well he continues training. if not, a layoff follows. Armed is joined by Warren Wright's three year old Citation running mate if the track assists.
Philadelphia February 10 U Joe Coleman a young right hander signed a 1948 contract with the Philadelphia Athletics narrowing the holdout list to Elmer Vale. Owner Connie Mack vacated in Florida had written the pitcher after a 1947 season of six wins and 12 losses. Other signed players and holdouts are noted with several not yet signed but not considered holdouts.
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