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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1943

Page

5

Catamounts Upset Tribe And Boone Five Downs HPC

Western North Carolina teams clash for North State Conference title. Western Carolina Teachers College upset Catawba Indians 41 to 36 in the opening game as Belus Smanley and Ballou led the Cats. Appalachian beat High Point 41 to 33 to reach the final.

High Point Catawba College Western North Carolina Appalachian Western Carolina College Gymnasium WCTC Catawba Indians High Point College Panther Boonemen Cullowhee Jackson County Belus Smanley Western Carolina Teachers Fou Whuach Catamounts Ballou Olson Indians Haller Holfhouser Hanley C. Virgil Yow High Point College Panthers Kaylor Smawley Buddy Hawkins George Nostrand Smanley Purple Panthers Mountaineers

Photo finish in Army race signals spring sports scramble

Roundup from New York cites a tense end to the basketball season with reserves being called up as teams near the March invitational tournament. Also notes include Reds’ new sweat suit for spring training and other sports anecdotes from across the country.

New York Army Cincinnati Reds North Frank Grayson Cubs

Debate on three-referee basketball calls and lineups

Eastern League and Southern Conference officials discuss adding a third referee for all courts. Walsh argues it would slow play, while critics say line calls along the sidelines would improve with coverage. The piece also profiles Lou Rymkus, Notre Dame athlete and Marine Reserve, noting his heavy workload and move to Pearl Harbor context.

New York Dave Walsh Eastern College Basketball Bureau Oy Walsh Lou Rymkus Notre Dame Rymkus Rym Hawaii Pearl Harbor

National Miler Dodds Faces Mental and Physical Hurdles

New York Feb 20 National mile champion Gil Dodds struggles tonight in the Baxter mile at the New York Athletic Club games. He has yet to win this season and must overcome a mental puzzle about when to use a late kick, while his recent form shows a strong but inconsistent finish. Earl Mitchell and Frank Dixon loom as contenders as Dodds seeks another upset.

New York Gil Dodds New York Athletic Club Boston Theologian Indiana Earl Mitchell Boston Frank Dixon New York University Mitchell Dixon Dodds

Seven Veterans Considered For National Phils Manager Job

Philadelphia February report lists seven major league veterans including Bill Dickey Pepper Martin and Lefty O Doul as candidates for Hans Lobert's post with the National Phils as William D Cox moves to take over the franchise Cox reportedly may keep Lobert as coach with Chuck Klein also on the staff Cox planned to assume control from Ford Frick ending Gerald Nugent’s debt ridden era and had mentioned O Doul Martin and Dickey as possible managers while preparing the club not yet owned.

Lobert National Phils Philadelphia Bill Dickey Pepper Martin Lefty O’doul Hans Lobert Phils Baseball World William D. Cox New York Sportsman Cnea Tellapie Cox Bucky Harris Washington Senators Bing Miller Philadelphia Athletics Davy Bancroft Mickey Cochrane A's Navy Chuck Klien Frick Ford Frick National League Gerald P. Nugent N.Y.A Yale O'Doull San Francisco Seals Martin Rochester Red Wings Dickey Yankees

Horses Run Also Haul Race Fans at Bay Meadows

Bay Meadows opens a 25 day meet with heavy support for horse drawn transport. Rubber Administrator W M Jefferson orders automobile patrons barred, directing fans to ride trolley or horse drawn vehicles from stable to paddock. Horsemen will drive or ride to the track and officials assemble Wells Fargo stage coach and various wagons for the final mile and a half.

San Mateo Calif Bay Meadows W. M. Jefferson Secend Wells Fargo

Wilson Takes Count From Ray Robinson

Jackie Wilson fought Ray Robinson at Madison Square Garden and was floored in the fourth round. He traded long-range blows but paid for it with Robinsons powerful counter shots. Robinson won by decision as 16,336 spectators watched the tough bout.

New York California Jackie Wilson Madison Square Garden Ray Robinson Jackie Wilson Robinson Joe Louis Joe Max Schmeling Frankie Fullam

Eight Teams To Battle For Tourney Bids

Richmond and VMI clash as eight Southern Conference teams vie for tourney bids. Richmond seeks a five game win streak while VMI aims to stay alive. other key matchups involve North Carolina, South Carolina, Wake Forest, and NC State shaping the conference race.

Richmond VMI Cadets William and Mary Spiders North Carolina Chapel Hill South Carolina Wake Forest Gamecock Quint Washington and Lee Williamsburg Indians North Carolina State State Davidson Citadel

College Scores Snapshot With Multiple Narrow Wins

The Associated Press tally shows Davidson 64 over The Citadel 49 and Mississippi State 51 over Mississippi 39. Virginia Military Institute 41 defeats William and Mary 33 while Appalachian 41 beats High Point 33. Western Carolina Teachers 41 tops Catawba 36 and LSU 35 over Tulane 34. South Carolina 39 defeats Wake Forest 34. Game mentions also include Jim Rafferty of New York and Don Burnham of Dartmouth.

The Associated Press Davidson the Citadel Mississippi State Mississippi Virginia Military Institute William and Mary Appalachian High Point Western Carolina Teachers Catawba Louisiana State Tulane South Carolina Wake Forest

Salem star Brooms aims for record books in final college games

Salem West Virginia reports on John Brooms Abramovic and Kenny Griffith as top scorers. Brooms leads with a 57 point game and a projected total near 2 177 points for four years at Salem College. Griffith trails but held earlier records.

Dick Boyd Salem W. Va Luisetti Chuckovitts Griffith Abramovic John Brooms Abramovie Hall of Fame Tigers Etna Kenny Charles Chuck) Chuckovitts Toledo Stanford Hank Luisetti Rio Grande College Naval Reserve

Rickey Delivers War era Baseball Outlook

In San Francisco Branch Rickey says government supports baseball during wartime. He notes baseball news is vital for armed forces and that the sport will continue. Rickey meets Dolph Camilli who plans to ranch. Dodgers deny plans to lure him back.

San Francisco Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Rickey Brooklyn Dolph Camilli Dodgers Camilli

Army Five Men to Enter Golden Gloves Finals

In Charlotte the 502nd parachute infantry will send five men into the finals of the 11th annual Golden Gloves and aims to win team honors in the open division. They endured four semifinals losses last night two by knockout as the Charlotte Boxing Club leads junior team standings with Florence Lions second. Eight open division title bouts and six junior bouts are scheduled with champions to be crowned tonight.

Charlotte 502Nd Parachute Infantry Charlotte Boxing Club Florence S. C Lions

Ten Former UNC Men Training For U S Navy At Notre Dame

Ten former University of North Carolina students are training at the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen School on the Notre Dame campus. After four months of seamanship navigation and ordnance they will be commissioned and assigned to active duty at sea or shore stations. Names include J T Hilton G C Aid W C Alexander G A Foote R W Whitley G W Honeycutt W M Payne J W Parker and D C Benson.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's University of Notre Dame Navy J. T. Hilton High Point G. C. Aid Tryon W. C. Alexander Mooresville G. A. Foote Portsmouth R. W. Whitley Raeford G. W. Honeycutt Apex W. M. Payne Archdale J. W. Parker LaGrange D. C. Benson

Montgomery-Constantino Bout Seen as Philadelphia Betting Standoff

In Philadelphia at Convention Hall on Monday night the Bob Montgomery Lulu Costantino 10 round bout is billed as the biggest local betting event in two decades Promoter Herman Taylor said more than 100000 has already been wagered Odds are 11 to 10 take your pick indicating heavy wagering on the anticipated title clash with both fighters seeking a decisive victory.

Philadelphia Bob Montgomery Lulu Costantino Convention Hall Herman Taylor Taylor

Western International League Suspends Class B Baseball

Tacoma reports the Western International League suspends its Class B circuit due to player shortages transportation difficulties and a ban on night games. The move halts league play across its teams as the season stalls.

Tacoma Wash Western International League

Fights Last Night Narrow Decision in New York

Ray Robinson defeated Sgt. Jackie Williams in New York by outpoint, with both boxers listed at 142 pounds. The bout involved U S Army and Los Angeles participants and was reported from the city.

Associated Press New York Ray Robinson Jackie Will U. S. Army Los Angeles

Connie Mack Sees War-Touched A's Hoping for Better 1943

Connie Mack, 80, optimistic manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, says 1943 may be better than last year’s cellar finish. He notes many players already serving in uniform, a southern spring training plan to Wilmington, Delaware, and a mix of holdovers and new faces for a war-affected season. He warns attendance may dip due to gas rations but expects improved pitching and outfield depth with veterans Hal Wagner and Bob Swift returning.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics The A’s Connie Shibe Park Athletics Anaheim Calif Wilmington Del City Hall Bob Harris Jack Knott Phil Marchildon Rankin Johnson Porter Vaughn Joe Coleman Dick Fowler Cal Meclwin Buddy Blair al Brancato Sam Chapman Eddie Collins Orge Cooper Larry Davis Benny MccCoy Ray Poole Don Richmond Jack Vallaesa Joe Gantenbein Jim Castiglia Bill Knickerbock Eric McNair Mike Kreevich Dee Miles Seattle Joyner JoJo) White Detroit al Simmons Owl Dic Seibert Pete Suder Irving Hall Williamsport Eddie Mayo Los Angeles E Knopkh Hal Wagner Bob Swift Bob Johnson Elmer Vale JoJe White Mack Johnny Velas Buffalo Vim Tyack Little Rock Felix Mackiewicz Canadian Army Roger Wolff L. H. Harris Herman Besse Russ Christopher Fred Caliguiri Jess Flores Talmadge Abernathy Bill Lawry Wolff Harris Besse Abernathy Wion Gee Dent

Lewis Hayworth Elected President at UNC Chapel Hill

Lewis Hayworth yesterday won the UNC Chapel Hill athletic association presidency defeating Williamson of Concord. He is the son of Mrs. H. C. Hayworth of 708 Willow Brook Street.

Lewis Hayworth A.A U.N.C The Athletic Association University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Williamson Concord Hayworth Is the Mra. H. C. Hayworth Willowbrook Street

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