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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1946
Page
7
Coach Tony Simeon announced tickets for Friday night’s game against Greensboro at High Point High School went on sale. Most seats are reserved or regular priced, standing room included. Doors open at 8.00, no pregame show, and few if any tickets at the door are expected to be sold.
No ranking Tar Heels, riding a 16 game win streak and 57 point per game average, meet Catawba in Salisbury then Lit Creek in Norfolk. The White Phantoms beat Catawba 54 44 last, but face Lit Creek’s sharp service five in their first test. Proceeds from the Norfolk game go to the War Memorial fund. Top players include Horace Me y, John Hook Jordan, Tuck Gadget, and Bob Paxton.
York University’s crack Vic team faces the Redmen of St. John’s in a Square Garden doubleheader that could decide the city basketball title. NYU carries a 14 1 record and adds Ray Lumpp from NYU’s 1942 43 quintet to boost their bid for the city crown. St. John’s 13 4 record seeks a national tournament bid as Brooklyn meets City College in the open game.
In Florida on February 20 Ott shows form for the New York Giants. Ott gains attention from manager as the Giant boss notes licks and batting practice activity. The article highlights Ott's improving form and the manager's focus on the outfielder.
In High Point YMCA finals Kinney's Educators topped Pepsi of Winston-Salem 27 to 21 to claim girls title as J. Swaim scored 17. In class B Redwine Hardware fell 51 to 46 to Clothing with Lloyd Evans netting 15. Boone led Clothing with 13 as finals for class A loom Monday night between Erlanger and High Point Triangle.
STOCKHOLM Feb 20 The Stockholm Tidningen reports Gunter Haegg filed formal denial with the Swedish athletic association claiming he did not receive more money than entitled to. The association investigates charges that Haegg and other amateur track stars accepted fees for appearances at Swedish athletic clubs.
Bob Feller says he will not retire from baseball and aims to reorganize the old Western League for operation in 1947. He backs a Denver ballpark, seeks civic support, and indicates Sioux City Omaha Lincoln and Pueblo are ready to join, with others possible. He will pitch for Cleveland while his arm holds up and wants postretirement security. The note adds radar history of the battleship New York.
Balboa Panama February 20 Manager Joe McCarthy has named Spud Chandler Bill Wight and Frank Shead to pitch for the New York Yankees in a game against Panama professionals. Hank Majeski homered twice and added a single in an intra squad game with Larry MacPhail watching. MacPhail angry at Red Ruffing for missing drills and warned of docking pay.
In a Red Shield league game last night the Trinity juniors beat the Salvation Army 17 to 12. The outcome boosted Trinity’s standing while Salvation Army faced a narrow loss in the junior division.
Highland defeated Weavers in a narrow score at the YMCA last night. The Industrial s at the top of the standings tripped High Point Weaving in a hard fought contest.
In Winston-Salem the Carolinas A A U basketball tourney continued with four games on the third night. The High Point Triangles defeated Winston-Salem Hanes Hosiery 23 14 in a class B women's matchup while earlier Boonville All-Stars beat Winston-Salem Blue Birds 48 40 and Winston-Salem Becker Shells beat North Wilkesboro 39 28 in class B men's play.
Philadelphia Phillies report 32 players signed, bring total under contract to 32. Eighty two players in spring training with the Blue Jays camp at Miami Beach Florida. Manager Herb Pennock noted Tommy Hughes and others are holdouts as camp opens.
Florida's three year old Flamingo stakes of 30000 dollars will be run at Hialeah Saturday with Cedar Creek as a 5 to 2 favorite, Wee Admiral 3 to 1, and Pellicle 4 to 1. Pellicle won the Hibiscus handicap, while Cedar Creek and Wee Admiral took the Bahamas handicap divisions.
Don Padgett former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder works hard at his newly assigned catching post in Sanford Florida He asked for the job and Branch Rickey Brooklyn president says he has good form and throws beautifully Rickey still hopes Luis Olmo the fleet Dodger fly chaser who signed with the Mexican league will change his mind and rejoin the Dodgers
Twenty two purebred and 35 grade Holstein cows and bred heifers sold for 19 417 50 at a Winston-Salem promotion sale. The event was sponsored by the Inter-County Dairy Cattle Association of Waukesha Wisconsin and the North Carolina Holstein Friesian Association, drawing dairymen from across the state.
Wilson High Point college's Purple Panthers depart early for Greenville to face Atlantic Christian in a key North State clash. Elon seeks second place by pressing Atlantic Christian. Elon-High Point rivalry highlighted by a 1 point comeback win.
Oklahoma A and M star Bob Fenimore the Aggies ace tailback meets with draft board examiners amid uncertainty over his eligibility. A two year star with past rejections due to a bad leg, Fenimore has been a key contributor to Lookabaugh’s teams and faces another decision affecting a potential undefeated season.
East region scores include American 58 over Catholic University 2 and Long Island University 78 over Camp Upton 49. In the south Georgetown College 49 defeated Transylvania "Informals" 41, Bethany 48 beat Fairmont State 44, Western Maryland 47 over Washington College 37, Davidson 52 beat Appalachian 39, Mississippi State 50 over Mississippi 43, Furman 49 defeated Clemson 39, Tennessee Wesleyan 49 over Mars Hill. Midwest results show Indiana 84 over Ball State 41, Kentucky 60 over Ohio 52, Upper Town 63 over Penn 47, DePaul 27 over Wabash 21, Southwest Baylor 44 over Texas A and M 41.
In Buffalo Joe Muscato knocked out Dan Merritt in a bout at 194 pounds. Julie Bort outpointed Juan Carrero in New York at 137 pounds. Vic Costa defeated Sonny Seidman on points in New York at 146½ pounds.
Internees in Switzerland produced 226 925 tons of peat and 17 038 tons of pine cones to alleviate fuel shortages during the war. The piece notes the Rising, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, completing the voyage in 1818.
Furman Paladins upset Clemson 49-39 as Stewart led with 16 points and Furman stayed in the race for the Raleigh tourney with a 6-3 conference mark. The loss hit South Carolina's bid. Wake Forest beat USC 54-44 to tighten their fate.
A detailed Western and network corrected February 20 radio listing shows programs across hours from 6:00 to 11:15 PM. It notes time adjustments for time zones, network corrections, and a mix of dramas, news reports, musical performances, and variety shows featuring CBS ABC NBC and local talent.
In Kotzebue Alaska with 40 below zero residents listen to L and Vincent's radio set as they hear Hawaii claim 80 above. The Eskimos doubt the tropical report despite the direct transmission.
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