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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1956

Page

17

Bougainvillea Handicap At Aileen Park Draws 18

Wide field of 18 contest the $36 000 Bougainvillea Handicap at Aileen Park a mile and three sixteenths on turf with four a probable Aeroms Widener starters El Chama Prince Morvn Chevation and Mister Black Nashua opposition centers on yesterdays impressive workout and a large foreign bred presence Eleven runners hail from abroad including entrants from England Ireland France Venezuela Argentina and Australia with potential earnings of 26700 for the winner and strong placings for reserve awards

Miami Fla Nashua Aileen Park el Chama Prince Marin Australia Foxcatcher Farm Chevation Hasty House Farm Mister Black Alfred G. Vanderbilt Ami Brookmeade Stable Sailor Ova Cali Prince Morvn Bryn Summer England Ireland France Venezuela Argentina

Hodges Column Highlights Team Strengths And North Carolina Clash

Hodges notes a league rival’s strong offense shooting 45.2 percent and praises Ernie Wiggin and Jackie Murdock as the top backline for Murray Greason at Baptist Hollow. The battle for eighth in the North A Tournament hangs tight as Catawba and Guilford edge toward a decisive Saturday game.

Ernie Wiggins Jackie Murdock Murray Greason Baptist Hollow Catawba Indians Guilford Quakers

Fate of star miler Wes Santee to be decided Sunday

New York reports the fate of Wes Santee, famed 4:00.5 miler and Marine lieutenant, hangs on a seven member AAU investigating committee meeting Sunday. Suspended last October for alleged excessive expenses, Santee has urged restoration to compete for the country in Melbourne.

New York Wes Santee AAU Santee Marine Leutenant Melbourne Pincus Sober Missouri Valley Aau California Missouri Valley Aau Board of Managers Jee University of Kansas New York Track Writers Assn Marine’ Corps Charles P. Grimes Sober

Rosenbluth Extends ACC Scoring Lead With 25.5 PPG

Len Rosenbluth of North Carolina widens the ACC individual scoring lead to 25.5 points per game after a 79-point two-game week. Grady Wallace remains at 23.8 ppg, with a tight group of contenders like Bob McCarty, Vince Yockel, Ronnie Mayer, Letty Davis, Ron Shavlik and Bob Kessler within 2.5 points of Rosenbluth. Team notes show Clemson at 87.4 average and NC State leading in rebounding and foul shooting.

Greensboro Len Rosen’ Bluth North Carolina Rosenbluth South Carolina Grady Wallace Wallace ACC Services Bureau Bob McCarty Virginia Vince Yockel Clemson Ronnie Mayer Duke Letty Davis Wake Forest Ron Shavlik N.C. State Bob Kessler Maryland Bill Yarborough Joe Belmont Jackie Murdock Ernie Wiggins John Maglio Davis Yockel N.C Vic Moloder McCarty Murdock Shavlik Lee Collins Waryiend Wolfpack

Indians to be sold for four million dollars

Cleveland industrialist William R. Daley 63 will head a new corporation to buy the Cleveland Indians for about four million dollars at a price of 1 550 a share. Hank Greenberg and Daley have waited years for a financial stake with stockholders expected to approve within three weeks.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians William R. Daley Daley Hank Greenberg American League Baseball Club Greenberg Bill Veeck Veeck Ellis Ryan Nickel Plate Railroad Ignatius A. O'Shaughnessy St. Paul Big Hank Detroit Tigers Pittsburgh

Death rates rise for young hunters in Michigan study

An article notes a 1943 to 1954 Michigan survey showing high accident rates among 11 to 17 year olds and a fatal duck hunting incident in Lansing. It details safety lessons, proposed gun handling courses, and lists ten gun handling rules. It also includes an administrator notice for the estate of Lou H. Hamilton with a filing deadline.

George L. Walker Lansing Michigan William Weaver Bill Conservation Department New York New Jersey California Sys

West Virginia Tech Leads National Small College Scoring

West Virginia Tech tops national small college scoring with a 103.6 point average over 15 games per NAIA statistics through Feb 11. Elon, Georgia Teachers, Western Illinois follow in the top ranks. Rio Grande leads in field goals. free throw leaders include Quincy and Atlantic Christian. Northwest Nazarene holds top defensive mark. other listed schools share notable scoring and efficiency stats.

Emporia Kan West Virginia Tech Tech National Assn. of Intercollegiate Athletics NATA Elon N.C Georgia Teachers Mercer Western Illinois Idaho Northwest Nazarene College McNeese Rio Grande Ohio Bevo Francis Lenoir Rhyne N. C Quincy Atlantic Christian North Carolina Eastern Ilinois Concord W.va Baldwin-Wallace Irsbyterian South Carolina

Pirates rally for NSC crown amid late surge

Powell led all scorers with 24 points as East Carolina edged NSC in a tight contest. Don Harris and J C Thomas each scored 13 for ECU while Harold Crump led HPC with 14 points, Bill Huegele 13 and Maury Beauchet 10. The Panthers host Lenoir Rhyne to close the regular season in Hickory.

Cone Might Leave Packers' Kicking Duties Open

The Green Bay Packers may face a kicker gap next season if Fred Cone retires. Cone led the league with 16 field goals in 1955 and posted a perfect 30 for 30 on extra points, with rivals like Lou Groza, George Blanda, and Ben Agajanian noted among the field.

Milwaukee Green Bay Packers Fred Cone Packerbackers Cone Cleveland Lou Groza George Blanda Chicago Bears Ben Agajanian New York Giants Groza Blanda

Trinity Bulldogs trounce Farmer Quint 93 to 53 in strong finish

Trinity dominates Farmer 93 to 53 as Don Spencer leads with 28 points and Charles Moser adds 18 while Don Taylor scores 17 in a high scoring game. Farmer's center Trotter tops invaders with 33 points as Trinity maintains top form in Randolph County. Girls prelims see Farmer win 51-50 with Deaton scoring 19 for Trinity.

Trinity Trinity Bulldogs Farmer Farmer Girls Bulldogs Randolph County Don Spencer Charles Moser Don Taylor Tommy Lohr Trotter Big Farmer BO Pos Green Ere Davis Mash

Tigers Open Rookie Camp At Lakeland

The Detroit Tigers launched their first spring rookie camp in Lakeland to assess 34 young prospects before the main camp. Manager Bucky Harris and staff will sift through talents to find one or two potential pros while some familiar names like Reno Bertoia and Porter remain in the mix for possible roles during the season.

Lakeland Fila Detroit Tigers Tigers Bucky Warris Ce Fleer Reno Bertoia Br Stadium J. W. Ed Porter Sean Ted Richardson Joe St. Louis Omaha

Ed Lausse Favored Over Boyd In 10 Round Middleweight Bout

Eduardo Lausse a 2 1 favorite to defeat Bobby Boyd in a nationally televised 10 round middleweight clash at Stadium tonight. Lausse carries a 61 6 3 record with 49 knockouts and seeks a title shot against Olson Robinson. Boyd, 22, aims for his ninth straight win and brings a sharp 22 KO mark into the fight.

Eduardo Lausse America Bobby Boyd Lausse Ee Stadium Boyd Bodo Olson Sugar Ray Robinson New York Tiger Jones Kid Gavilan Gene Fullmer Park Edwards Georgie Small Johnny Sullivan Lousse Milo Savage Jan. G. Savage Ey Crisp Fullmer George Johnson Tony Anthony al Andrews Italo Scortichini

Harrison Steams Texas Open Preview With 61 Pro-Am Rounds

E J Harrison, longtime candidate on the tour, dazzled in San Antonio with a 61 in a pro-am as the $20,000 Texas Open nears its Fort Sam Houston start. He won low professional honors by five strokes over Billy Maxwell, Jack Burke, and Don Finsterwald, who tied for second. Finsterwald then aced the ninth hole for his fourth career hole in one.

San Antonio Tex E. J Dutch) Harrison Arkansas Traveler St. Louis Oak Hills Country Club Fort Sam Houston Harrison Billy Maxwell Odessa Jack Burke Kiamesha Lake N.Y Don Finsterwald Bedford Heights Ohio Finsterwald Henry Wiliams Reading Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee Billy Phillips Winchester Gene Bone Detroit Don Clarkson

Entertainment shutins form International Wrestlers' club

Thomas A. Mortimer, president, reports the International Wrestlers' Sportsmen's Clubs has 3,616 members including wrestlers promoters writers and media announcers. Members pay no dues and meetings occur by mail. The club aims to provide entertainment via tape recordings for veterans and hospital patients. Nick George of West Palm Beach is vice president.

Shutins Holyoke Maas Thomas A. Mortimer International Wrestlers’ Sportsmen's Clubs Nick George West Palm Beach Fla

Net Meets Are Bargain Says Writer

The writer notes hotels and clubs can host tennis events cheaply as winter stars like Vic Seixas and Eddie Moylan dominate, with Tony Trabert leaving a gap in amateur ranks. He doubts many new talents will emerge to challenge veterans in upcoming Davis Cup preliminaries. The piece critiques young players trained by Jack Kramer as unlikely to rise quickly.

Miami P Yorama Vic Seixas Eddie Moylan Tony Trabert Seixas Moylan

Denton Professor Brags Of Duck Killings In Garage Discovery

A North Texas State College professor boasted of an easy duck limit over the phone. A friend visiting later found him in his garage plucking five seagulls, prompting incredulity about the tale.

Denton Tex North Texas State College

Rooms for Rent Offerings Across City Listings

A garbled classified page lists multiple rental options including furnished and unfurnished bedrooms with amenities like steam heat and hot water at 306 W Howell St and 329 Woodrow, upstairs and block rentals at Lindsay and Broad, and various apartment and house ads. RE/MAX style agency names appear mixed with personal names and phone numbers.

W. Howell St Main St Wem Ughts Os Terrace Apts Idol-Green CO. Realtors Washington St English St Central Blvd Rivers Dr Briggs Ave Tipton St Rm. Duples Tomlinson School Auiret S. Main St Hodgin St Inette Lindsay St Ward St

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