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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1952
Page
9
High Point College coach Bob Davis lauded his Panthers after a 76 62 victory over Elon, lifting their playoff chances. Elon’s Ben Hicks and Sueta starred for Elon, while defense and officiating drew mixed reactions from players and officials.
San Francisco based owner Paul Fagan explains a new classification upgrading the Seals to a major league level with a farm system. He notes longer player contracts, draft waivers, and about 55 young prospects to be sent to big clubs, following a 1951 personnel overhaul including a new manager Tommy Heath.
New York reports tripleheaders will replace doubles for the first two nights of the National Invitation tournament at MSG next month. NIT committee chair Asa Bushnell says March 8 and 10 are chosen as many teams have regular season games then. A 12 team field will be selected with the four top seeds receiving byes in the quarter finals.
O W Hayes Buffalo club executive vows fan engagement efforts to rekindle interest in the International League entry. He plans talks, family-oriented events, and value incentives, drawing on a career as a player and executive with the Braves and White Sox.
In Lubbock Texas Mrs Lindsay a two time Plainview Women’s golf champion lost her right eye after a misdirected golf ball shattered her sunglasses while she sat on a bench near the No 5 tee Dr Gerald Wagner treated the injured player and the eye was removed due to the injury.
A Sports Afield note explains that color and size can mislead in distinguishing black bears from grizzly bears as both can appear brown and weight varies.
Burlington High School hosts High Point as the Bulldogs seek to extend a lone 1952 loss to conference rivals on Broad Street. Burlington stands 33 7 in league play, tied for fourth behind Asheville, with High Point at 5 2. A win could move Burlington into sole fourth. a loss keeps them third. High Point previously beat Burlington 63 49 at Senior High Gym. Harold O K e lly leads HPHS with 19.6 ppg, Ken Frye 8.1, Moore 6.6, while Burlington’s Bob Harrison 12 ppg and Rice 10 ppg pace the offense. Coach Simeon emphasizes Broad Street gym toughness. Next games pit High Point vs Asheville, and Kingston vs Asheville, shaping the final standings.
Hall of Fame slugger Johnny Mize, in Deland, Florida, endorses Mickey Mantle as the potential successor to Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth as the Yankees’ era’s premier big gun. He says Mantle has speed, power, and a spark to lead the club, while noting DiMaggio’s dip in form last season and the pressure on star players.
Dallas Texans president Giles Miller named Phelan as head coach after a two day directors meeting. The club also confirmed Frank Fi as general manager.
A scrambled Atlanta item notes a warehouse and a man named William linked to a burglary temptation. The fragment mentions possum hunting and an up tense scene in the city.
High Point College blunted league leader Elon 76 62 to tighten its grip on the North State Conference top spot. Sueta scored 36 points aided by Tony Lisk who grabbed rebounds and added 10 points, while injuries hampered Jesse Joyce and Conrad West. High Point needs two more wins for NAIB playoff berth with Western Carolina and Lenoir Rhyne remaining.
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