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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1945

Page

7

Roundup of sports and track notes from York roundup

Blanchard Army fullback and Max Minor enter national A A U track championships with Blanchard in shot put and Minor in high jump. Notes mention Tilden doubles, Joseph Borden in box scores, Kerr Jr. aiming for perfect start, and England hospital tutor Andy Jr. coaching unbeaten lth aces. A football game ends with last seconds pass deflection leading to a defender touchdown.

W York Doc Inne Richards Sonny Joseph Borden Philadelphia Joseph Andy, Jr England Lth 307Th Ings Andy

Swede Sune Carlson joins Fort Bragg sports page

Pvt Sune Carlson a former U S Gripsholm barber arrives at Fort Bragg and may be a walking champion by mastering short cuts. Vin and Joe Haley twin scorers for Naugatuck high had 79 points this season with 31 field goals and 17 fouls each. Fred Fitzsimmons shed 16 pounds overseas and doubts pitching a full nine innings this season but may appear in some games. A Canisius player collapsed from exhaustion after a breakaway goal against Syracuse. official ruled no foul.

Sune Carlson Fort Bragg N. C U. S. Gripsholm Dan Ferris All Scouse Sune Vin Joe Haley Naugatuck Conn Freddie Fitzsimmons Canisius Syracuse

Sailors Face Fort Bend PTR Challenge in Indoor Track

The Jacksonville Naval Air Technical Training Center unit notes strong opposition, hinting at Fort Bend PTR formidable lineup including Cpl Al Hostak, ex middleweight champ, and Mike Raffa. Donn Kinzle, ex-Duke hurdler, now in RCA F colors, joins American Air Force. Lt Harry Kling receives medical discharge.

Navy

Radio Schedule Snapshot for Wednesday February 21

Eastern War Time program list with multiple network slots and serials. Includes Just Plain Bill, House of Mystery, Capt. Midnight, Tom Mix, Jack Armstrong repeats, World News, Peggy Mann songs, and Johnny Johnston comment segments. Schedule runs from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. with numerous dramatic and musical features.

Plain Bill Terry Allen the Ross Sisters Cbs Jack Armstrong mDs-basic Farrell Cbe Hop Harrigan Nbe Blu-West Mbs-West Mbs Aerell Thomas Nbe World News Peggy Mann Blu-Basic Nbec-Basic Biu Fulton Lewis, Jr Nbeohnnie Johnston Bill Slater Biu Carolyn Gilbert Nbe “Ier Queen Cbs-Basic Aewe Hangers Orchestra Cbanger Blu Gunn Nbc Jean Hersholt Dr. Christian Cbs O Eddie Cantor Vuariety Sinatra Freling Foster Blia Thebrae Orney Rama le Witsk Ken Murray Ebs Ee Aeo A Gies Rive Milton Berle

Locals Clinch 10th League Win Over Gastonia

High Point Black Bison defeated Gastonia Green Wave 39 to 29 for their 10th conference win and 18th victory of the season. Reid and Harris led scoring with 8 and 7 points, while Hawks and Kennedy added seven each. The Jayvees beat Junior High 35 to 22 in the prelim.

Bell Williams Greensboro Black Bison Gastonia Green Wave Berts Pearson Jackie Hawks Sereny Reid Bison Reid Harris Hawks McDonald Kennedy Charlie Pearson Bob Frye High Point Reynolds Salisbury Jayvees Louis Cramer Embler Borg Jones P Cramer Little Cambler Rickert Chestcess Dennis Jayvee Armstrong Loyd Mann Anderson Gordon Hester Raper Willard Hoots Ridge Vaughn Simmhons Teachey Lambeth Armfield Hodge Edwards

College grid results across U S coast and midwest region

A compilation of scores from multiple military academies and colleges showing wins and losses. Notable matchups include Connecticut overtime loss to East U 34 31 and Vanderbilt 50 defeating Thayer Hospital 38, with several military posts and teachers colleges posting double digit margins.

East U. 8 Coast Guard Academy Connecticut Mitchel Field Charleston Air Base Ellis Island Coast Guard Halloran General Hospital Lakehurst NAS Fort Dice Marshall West Virginia Tech Gulfport Naval Station Louisiana State Vanderbilt Thayer Hospital Western Kentucky Morehead American Gallaudet Clemson Furman Morris Field Davidson Florida Auburn Virginia Medical Bridgewater Camp Detrick Carlisle Barracks Wake Forest Catawba

Secretary High In Praise Of Carl Hubbell

Eddie Brannick, secretary for the New York Giants, lauds Carl Hubbell as a capable farm-system head and future big man. He compares Hubbell favorably to Branch Rickey, cites Hubbell's energy and initiative in scouting players, and notes Mel Ott values his close friendship with Hubbell. Brannick spoke during a Miami visit.

Carl Hubbell Miami Fia Eddie Brannick New York Giants Branch Rickey Brannick Horace Stoneham Giants Hubbell Mel Ott Ott Mel Tom Harry

Fights Last Night Recap With City Results

Brooklyn feature Freddie Archer outpointed Sidney Miller in Newark. Detroit area bouts saw Irving Paiefeky defeat Leon Kennedy in New York. Vince La saliva beat Vic Pignataro in Mt. Vernon. Frankie Fischer edged Eddie Moore in New York. Hartford card had Johnny Cesario stop Baby Sims in TKO. Jersey City results show Joe Curcio defeating Joe Haddad in Paterson. Montreal Steve Curley bested Willie Hernandez in a Puerto Rico clash. New Bedford ends with Johnny Cool in action.

Brooklyn Freddie Archer Newark Sidney Miller Detroit Irving Paiefeky New York Leon Kennedy White Plains N. Y Vince Lasaliva Mt. Vernon Vic Pignataro Frankie Fischer Eddie Moore WN. d Hartford Conn Johnny Cesario T.K.O Baby Sims Frankie Ross Bowton Archie Goodby Albany Jersey City Joe Curcio Joe Haddad Paterson Steve Curley Montreal Willie Hernandez Puerto Rico New Bedford Mass Johnny Cool

Prober Finds No Scandal in Madison Square Garden Contests

New York reporters say investigators found no dishonesty or corrupt dealings in games at Madison Square Garden linked to CCNY and Brooklyn College. The 40 page interim report cites high character officials and rejects major corruption claims while noting two attempts to fix games were rejected by players.

T. D. Meier New York Madison Square Garden Department of Investigation Edgar Bromberger Brooklyn Madisonuare Garden Garden Corporation City College of New York Brooklyn College Fiorello la Guardia Bromberger William Levine CCNY Syracuse the Garden Levine Red Holzman Ned Irish

Harridge And Frick Probe Travel Issues Before Spring Training

Baseball heads Ford Frick and Will Harridge plan talks with Col. J Monroe Johnson after a conference with War Mobilizer Byrnes on manpower. With spring training near, transportation and manpower remain the sport’s top concerns despite a brief briefing to reporters.

Ham Washington Byrnes Ford Frick Will Harridge Col. J. Monroe Johnson Office of Defense Transportation Frick Harridge

Boxer Results Highlight Local Wins Across New England

The OCR provides scattered records showing Worcester and Waterbury bouts with outpoints, listing Benny Singleton and Al Pinel. New Bedford and North Carver matchups feature Al Barboza and scores such as ten to six in a boxer's favor.

Worcester Benny Singleton Waterbury Conn al Pinel New Bedford al Barboza North Carver

Panthers Host Wake Forest In Harrison Gym Tonight

High Point Panthers face Wake Forest in Harrison Gym tonight at 8 15 with Nancy Isenhour likely to start and aim to bounce back from a 31 27 win over Wofford. Wake Forest seeks a victory to halt a losing streak after upsetting Catawba 41 38.

Harrison Gymnasium High Point Purple Panthers Wake Forest Quint Panther Nancy Isenhour Deacons Nancy Charlotte Morris Field Wofford Spartanburg Yow Jorwa Sheek Teddey Everlords-Sullivan Foster Nhour Hix Tilley Wake Forest Panthers Deags Catawba Indians Carolina Harrison Gym Duke Blue Devils Blue Devils

Iowa sportsmen surge after war expected rise to 100000

Iowa after the war is likely to see a large rise in licensed sportsmen with an estimated 100000 new licenses. State Conservation Director F T Sch wob made the prediction today.

Nimrods Des Moines, In INS Iowa F. T. Schwob

Transportation strains cited in wartime talks

Frick and Byrnes discussed manpower and broader wartime logistics with no comment from Byrnes. The DDT warned that 1945 will bring heavier transportation burdens and urged line restrictions. Recent events like bowling tournaments dog shows and conventions have been curtailed to ease mileage and hotel demands.

Frick Byrnes DDT

SoCal Rose Bowl players head for naval service in 1945

Eight members of Southern California's 1945 Rose Bowl squad will serve on bigger fields as seven, led by Capt Jim Hardy and All-America tackle John Ferraro, join the Navy. Center Russ Antics becomes a Marine second lieutenant. Jackie Burke, 173, from Pittsburg PA, outpointed Leroy Bolden, 170, Vallejo CA, in a ten round bout with Burke scoring a knockdown in round two.

Los Angeles Southern California Jim Hardy John Ferraro Cams Russ Antics San Jose Jackie Burke Pitts——. Pa Leroy Bolden Vallejo Calif Burke Bolden

Padres Name Johnny Martin Baseball School Director

Johnny Martin assumed his second Pacific Coast League managerial post by taking charge of the San Diego Padres baseball school at Lake Field in San Diego. He previously led the Sacramento Solons to the 1942 PCL pennant and was feted after arrival, with Connie Mack and PCL president Clarence Rowland among the guests at a welcome gathering.

San Diego Calif Johnny Martin San Diego Padres Lake Field Sacramento Solons Oklahoma Connie Mack Philadelph Athletics Clarence Rowland PCL

Tyndalh Field cagers win Southeastern A A A title

The Tyndalh Field basketball team from Florida edged Smyrna Army Air Base 58 to 57 to claim the Southeastern A A A men's crown. The Vultee Bomberettes from Nashville won the women's title with a 28 to 24 victory over Atlanta's Sports Arena Blues.

Atlanta Tyndalh Florida Smyrna Tenn Army Air Base Vultee Bomberettes Nashville Sports Arena Blues

Miami Olympic diver Marshall Wayne returns with leg injury

4 percent Lt. Col. Marshall Wayne, former Miami diving star and 1936 Olympic champion, is back in Miami nursing a leg injury after bailing out of a reconnaissance plane over Italy a few weeks ago.

Miami Fia Marshall Wayne United States Italy

Tampa Boxer Tommy Gomez Wounded in Germany

Tommy Gomez, a Tampa heavy weight boxer and former holder of the mythical southern heavyweight title, is seriously wounded in Germany. The War Department informed his mother Mrs. Thomas Gomez, Sr. Gomez joined the Florida national guard and fought as a soldier, with a notable victory over Tony Musto.

Tampa Fla Tommy Gomez Germany War Department Thomas Gomez Gomez Florida National Guard Tony Musto

Prison camp boxing earns sergeant extra rations

New Orleans report recalls Sgt. Calvin K. Benedict a Tulane alumnus and prisoner of war who won boxing bouts in a German camp tournament and earned extra rations for his success through a letter to his parents.

New Orleans Calvin K. Benedict Tulane

Snead Fires 67 to Lead Pensacola Open Prep

Golf star Sam Snead from Hot Springs Va. shot a five under par 67 in Pensacola practice as he bids for his second straight tour victory at the Pensacola Open starting Friday. He trails co-leaders Willie Turnesa and Frank Strazza by one stroke in practice rounds.

Pensacola Fla Sammy Snead Hot Springs Snead Gulfport Miss Byron Nelson Willie Turnesa Pensacola Naval Air Station Frank Strazza Greenwich Conn

Fort Lewis Star Dominates Service Basketball Scoring Race

Gale Bishop of Fort Lewis Washington led a 127 point five game spree last week to climb to 305 points and command the national service basketball scoring race. Bob Rice of Camp Bradford surpassed Elmer Robinson to take second with 523 points in 29 games while Robinson fell to fourth with 516 as Sam Patton of Camp Patrick Henry sat at 517.

New York Gale Bishop Fort Lewis Wash Warriors Rice Institute Bob Rice Camp Bradford Elmer Robinson Fort Warren Wyo Rice Robinson Sam Patton Camp Patrick Henry Virginia

Clemson To Play Birds Tomorrow

RALEIGH Feb 21 It is nearly certain Duke and North Carolina will reach the Southern Conference finals with South Carolina. The bracket shows Clemson opening against South Carolina while North Carolina meets NC State in other first round games. The schedule includes Citadel vs William and Mary and Duke vs Maryland with semifinals Friday night and the final Saturday at 8 pm.

Raleigh Duke Carolina North Carolina South Carolina Navy Blue Devils Gamecocks Tar Heels Loops Cage Citadel William and University of Mary Pottane Mecocks Clemson N. C. State William and Mary Maryland

Sun Shipbuilding Yard Expands Amid War Demand

Cline of Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co reports 520 shipbuilding ways in 71 yards nationwide, up from 32 yards in 1939, signaling major expansion to meet wartime orders.

Cline Pa INS Robs Elndsoert Haig Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co

Public Auction for Barker Mill Property in High Point

Administrator D Luther Barker will sell Fidelio H Barker estate property at public auction on February 28 at 11 00 AM on the premises on Street High Point. The 110 by 100 foot lot contains 11000 square feet with a starting bid of 4462 50 cash and taxes prorated. The sale is free from encumbrances except 1945 taxes.

Superior Court of Guiliford Fidelio H. Barker High Point Barker Mill Cemetery Street Said Street Z. A. Burn Fidello H. Barker Alvin R. Hammer D. Luther Barker

Foreclosure Sale in High Point on County Building Steps

Trustee Thos W Sprinkle to sell at 11 30 a m on March 1 1945 in High Point NC the tract Lot 6 in J M Hedgecock subdivision Guilford County described as 50 feet wide on College Avenue 340 feet deep east line 326 feet deep west line 50 feet rear fronting College Avenue 1945 notice states 10 percent cash deposit and sale subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments by order of Guy L and Opal B Conrad and deed of trust dated June 28 1944 recorded Book 1049 page 321.

Guy L. Conrad Opal B. Conrad Thos. W. Sprinkle High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina West Green South Main Street High Point High Point Township J. M. Hedgecock Office of the Register of Deeds June A. Johnson College Avenue Adam Thomason Thos, W. Sprinkle

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