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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1948

Page

8

Panthers to Face Guilford Quint Tomorrow in North State Clash

High Point College prepares its Purple Panthers for a seventh North State Conference game against Guilford College. A revenge battle looms after last year’s playoff loss on Guilford’s home court. Eastern Carolina edged Western Carolina 43 40 while Atlantic Christian and others hit postponed games.

High Point College Purple Panthers Guilford College Quakers Panthers Guiford Eastern Carolina Cameack Western Carolina High Point Atlantic Christin Elkin

Gil Dodds runs last indoor race due to mumps

Boston on February 11 Gil Dodds noted mile record holder has run his last indoor race after mumps illness His coach Jack Ryder said Dodds will stay hospitalized until late next week plan to rest at Wheaton Illinois then train for outdoor Olympic berth and may retire after the Olympics He cancelled bookings for three New York meets and indoor nationals as well as events in Hamilton Ontario Cleveland and Chicago Return to Boston in April to begin Olympic 1500 meter preparation.

Boston Gil Dodds Jack Ryder Fly Parson Wheaton Ill Ryder New York Hamilton Ont Cleveland Chicago Dodds

Gonzales Declines Mexico Davis Cup Offer

Los Angeles says Pancho Gonzales, 20, has turned down a Bank of Mexico offer to play for Mexico in the Davis Cup next summer. He said accepting would lose his American citizenship, which he prizes above all benefits, after consulting his parents.

Los Angeles Richard Pancho) Gonzales Mexico Gonzales Bank of Mexico

Mike Jacobs discusses retirement after next Louis Walcott bout

New York boxing boss Mike Jacobs says he will retire after the June Louis Walcott fight. He has been resting in Miami Beach, Florida, and spoke to reporters by phone from there.

Mike Jacobs New York Boxing Generalissimo Miami Beach Fla Louis Walcott Jacobs Florida International

Catawba Five Licks Handicap To Triumph

Catawba college's basketball team passed a snowbound challenge by traveling in two autos to Newberry S C with one car delayed by a ditch. Center Pad Marklin led a five player lineup to a 60 43 win while Manager Mel Everhart played as a substitute after another player fouled out. The squad then moved by train to Spartanburg for a game with Wofford.

Salisbury Catawba College Newberry S. C Mel Everhart Earl Ruth Ruth Marklin Catawba

Bill Young Named Furman Line Coach

William A Bill Young former Washington Red skins player and Alabama coach was named Furman line coach yesterday at Greenville He joins Head Coach H E Smith and Backfield Coach Geo Cafego for the new football season.

Greenville S. C William A Bill) Young Washington Redskins Alabama Furman H. E. Smith Geo. Cafego

Wolfpack Gridders Set 10-Game Schedule

North Carolina State announces a ten game football schedule for the 19th century season with four home games. The slate opens September 25 against Duke at Raleigh and ends November 27 against Villanova at Raleigh.

Raleigh North Carolina State John L. Vonglahn Duke Villanova Clemson Davidson North Carolina Chattanooga Wake Forest Virginia Duquesne William and Mary

Heritage Posts 52 34 League Win Over Triangle

Heritage defeated league leading Triangle 52 to 34 at the YMCA behind 26 points by W. F. Jones and Paul Gurley. Heritage led 22-14 at halftime and maintained the edge in the second half as Gurley and Jones fueled the rally against Triangle.

Heritage Triangle W. F. Jones Paul Gurley Gurley Parlier Conley Russell Hartman Jones Grissett Iscceeess Summer Spencer Casper Painter

Umpire School Opens at Y Saturday Night

North State Umpires Association invites all interested in baseball umpiring to a Saturday 6 PM lobby meeting at the YMCA. First in a weekly series to cover official rules, with fourteen qualified umpires from Asheboro Greensboro. Pugh Thomas of American Express Co is president. Carl Garner of the Y is secretary.

North State Umpires’ Association YMCA Umpires’ School National Association of Umpires Asheboro Greensboro North Carolina American Legion Pugh Thomas American Express Co Carl Garner

DiMaggio kin among San Francisco Seals hopefuls

Vince DiMaggio of Pittsburg California joins over 50 young aspirants at the San Francisco Seals baseball training school. He is a distant relative of the DiMaggio brothers Joe Domini c and Vince.

Dimaggio San Francisco Vince DiMaggio Pittsburg Calif San Francisco Seals DiMaggio Brothers Joe Dominic Vince

College basketball results from scattered games

The score table lists multiple games with Holy Cross 71 to Temple 44, Duke 47 to Wake Forest 45, VMI 61 to Richmond, East Carolina 43 to West Carolina 40, Appalachian 49 to Guilford 48, Roanoke 42 to VPI 35, Hampden Sydney 60 to Lynchburg 24, La Salle 74 to Loyola Baltimore 58, American University 66 to Mt. St. Marys 50, Howard 40 to Birmingham Southern, Atlantic Christian at High Point snowfall noted, William and Mary at Virginia postponed, Davidson 69 to South Carolina 44, Alabama 37 to Mississippi 36, Wofford 70 to Catawba 62, College of Charleston 52.

Holy Cross Temple Duke Wake Forest VMI Richmond East Carolina West Carolina Appalachian Guilford Roanoke VPI Hampden-Sydney Lynchburg la Salle Loyola Baltimore Eo Teachers Univ American Univ Mt. St. Marys Howard Birmingham-Southern Atlantic Christian High Point Snow William and Mary-Virginia Davidson South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Wofford Catawba College of Charleston

Rio Grande Open Begins Tomorrow

Harlingen Texas February 11 The Rio Grande Open starts tomorrow with 175 players vying for 10000 in prizes while 75 are cut after the first 18 holes The field includes Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Bobby Locke Lew Worsham and most major winter tour stars except Sam Snead who left for Hot Springs to work on his income tax

Harlingen Texas Cua Arlingen Municipal San Antonio Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Bobby Locke Lew Worshaw Corpus Christi Henry Picard Sam Snead Snead Hot Springs

Roach Cerdan Title Bout Set for Madison Square Garden

France's Marcel Cerdan and Lavern Roach will clash in a ten round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden on March 12. The terms were agreed with the Twentieth Century Sporting Club. A $100,000 gross gate is possible as both fighters impressed in prior New York appearances. Roach, 22, is hailed as boxing's 1947 rookie of the year after an 18th straight win and 23rd win in 24 pro starts.

New York France Marcel Cerdan Lavern Roach Madison Square Garden S. C Roach Tony Janko Youngstown Ring

Boston College Announces 1948 Football Schedule

Boston College unveils a nine game 1948 schedule under Athletic Director John P. Curley. The slate includes a October 23 game against Mississippi in Memphis, plus nightly home clashes with Wake Forest Georgetown Villanova Clemson William and Mary St Marys and Holy Cross with an open date November 6.

Newton Mass Boston University of Mississippi Memphis Tenn John P. Curley Wake Forest Braves Field Georgetown Washington St. Bonaventure Villanova Clemson William and Mary St. Mary's Holy Cross

Brooklyn Grid Club May Win With Changes

Brooklyn's gridiron Dodgers aim for success in the All-America conference with a new coach and eight signed players. Branch Rickey promises patience as Carl Voyles becomes coach and director of football on a three year deal. Rickey cites a failed $110000 offer to Charley Conerly who has commitments and may join the New York Giants.

Brooklyn N. Y Gridiron Dodgers Branch Rickey Auburn Rickey Voyles Charley Conerly Mississippi Dodgers Conerly

Sonny Horne and Ton Riccio Score Wins in New Jersey Melee

In New York bouts and New Jersey matchups, Sonny Horne from Valley Stream beat Jack Kenny in Sunnyside Garden while Ton Riccio of Bayonne outpointed Harold Anspach in Jersey City. Julie Bort of Brooklyn won over Chuck Burton in Trenton, and Laurie Buxton of London defeated Frankie Palermo in New York Park Arena.

New York Sunnyside Garden George Sonny” Horne Valley Stream N. Y Jack Kenny Irvington N. J Jersey City Ton Riccio Bayonne Harold Anspach Trenton Julie Bort Brooklyn Chuck Burton Newark Park Arena Laurie Buxton London England Frankie Palermo

Tight Play Featured In North State Conference Nears

Elkin and other North State Conference teams brace for the tournament to be held February 26 27 and 28 in Elkin. E C T C is the newest member, making the league race unusually balanced with Guilford Atlantic Christian Elon Appalachian Catawba Western Carolina and East Carolina all in the mix. Observers expect the event to be the most exciting, with several top teams capable of winning and last year’s early exits noted.

High Point Guilford Atlantic Kistian Catawba Salisbury Eastern Carolina Appalachian Lenoir Rhyne Western Carolina Elon East Carolina

Armed To Prove Point In Hialeah Race Today

In Miami Florida on February 11 the Seminole handicap at Hialeah Park offers Armed a chance to settle the riddle. If Calumet Farm’s seven year old wins or shows speed he may be aimed for a rematch with Assault in the widener. A poor effort could pull him from training for a spell.

Miami Fla Hialeah Park Calumet Farm Widener Calumet Ben Jones H. A Jimmy) Jones

Jim Mallory Named Elon College Sports Coach

James Baugh Mallory longtime Burlington high school coach will head all intercollegiate sports at Elon College. A former UNC athlete, he played pro baseball with Washington and St Louis farm clubs and the New York Giants. He led Burlington football to 15 victories, 5 losses, and 1 tie in three seasons.

Burlington James Baugh Jim) Mallory Burlington High School Elon College L. E. Smith Mallory University of North Carolina Washington St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Elon Mallory L. J Hap) Perry North Carolina High School Athletic Association

Wrestling Championship Set for Hofstra April 15 17

The Amateur Athletic Union announced the national wrestling championship will be staged at Hofstra College in Hempstead N Y from April 15 to 17. John B McDonald AAU athletics director confirmed the dates and venue.

Hempstead N. Y Amateur Athletic Union Hofstra College John B. McDonald

Vintage radio schedule fragment features scattered program lineup

A dense list of radio programs and times for scattered stations including abc cbs mbs and abe networks. Entries cover news talk dramas comedies variety and dance shows from early evening through midnight with multiple repeats and open hearing segments.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Beulah Cbs News Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Song Abc News Abe Bob Crosby Abe News Kaitenborn Murrow Cbs Sports Dennis Day Cbe Abe the Scarlet Queen Gildersleeve Vox Abe Whistler Bing Crosby Jimmy Durante Tony Martin Abe Weas

Train carries Black Bison to Gastonia for Western AA tilt

After a day’s weather delay the Black Bison basketball team traveled by train to Gastonia to face the Green Wave in a Western Class AA Conference game. Starters include Crowder Harris Hunsucker Cooper Ellington for the Bison with Crunkleton Runyon Lawing Uren Looper for Gastonia.

Black Bison Gastonia Tony Simeon Richard Crowder Richard Harris Billy Hunsucker Nelvin Cooper Bill Ellington Crunkleton Runyon Lawing Uren Looper Gastonian Pointers Charlotte Bison Central High Carolina High Point

Holy Cross Nears NCAA Bid After Temple Win

Holy Cross, the NCAA champions, appear certain of a district one NCAA bid for the post season. In a Boston Garden doubleheader, New England Crusaders defeated Temple 71 to 44 before a sellout crowd of 13,909, as NYU drew under 3,000 spectators last week. Holy Cross overcame an early 9-3 Temple lead to win decisively.

New York Holy Cross Ciach New England Crusaders Temple Boston Garden New York University

Rudy York Offered Pac Coast Tryout by Oakland Oaks

First baseman Rudy York, released by the Chicago White Sox as a free agent, has a tentative offer to play in the Pacific Coast league with the Oakland Oaks. York has not stated his interest.

Oakland Rudy York Chicago White Sox Pacific Coast Baseball League Oakland Oaks York

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