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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1945

Page

5

Dukes and Tar Heels Set For Key ACC Showdown

Duke and North Carolina prepare for a Southern Conference title rematch with Duke aiming to repeat past titles while UNC seeks revenge after last winter's 27 point loss. The Tar Heels arrive off two tournament wins including a win over South Carolina, signaling a tense clash tonight at 8.

EIGH Car Duke North Carolina Eels Dukes Tar Heels South Carolina Big Blue

ACC Tournament Imps Final Scores Stanched

Impionship final margins show Carolina 39 South 26 and 69 William and Mary 55 at Clemson. Carolina 62 N. C. am and Mary 54 and 41 76 Maryland 49. Impionship final vs. Carolina 8 p.m.

Am and Mary The Maryland Carolina

Maryland Indians Defeat Jam to Reach Finals in Tennis Tourney

A crowd gathered as Maryland's Indians upset Jam in the first round then advanced to the finals, crushing opponents 49 to 135 in a memorial auditorium setting.

Memorial Auditorium Maryland

Baseball's Major Minor Pact Faces Youth Education Clash

Proxy Bowla of the PCL calls for teeth in a rule against signing American Legion players. Red Trautman notes baseball risks education when welfare tops users. Hank Soar joins calls for a hands off policy to protect boys pursuing school and baseball. A Bainbridge naval training poll shows wartime sports favored football and baseball.

New York Dier Hank Soar Football Giants Bainbridge, Md Naval Training Center

Night spot curfew prompts Dimaggio snack plan

If the midnight curfew for night spots stays through the baseball season, Vince Dimaggio may seek a late snack after a night game. The remark hints at a simple postgame routine or a preferred snack choice once the curfew remains in effect.

Vince Dimaggio

British courses armed with tank traps in wartime golf

Green keepers' Report notes British courses fortified with tank traps barbed wire and tall poles to stop gliders. Phog Allen, Kansas coach, seeks city council seat in Lawrence. The piece muses on attendance in early baseball history and calls the era the “good old days.”

Phog Allen Kansas Lawrence Kas Baltimore Orioles

New York State Soccer Association Reports 3358 Players

The New York State Soccer Football Association lists 3 358 registered players enough for 305 teams in the armed forces Charlie Berry the baseball football official reports from Greenland that the most popular sol

New York State Soccer Football Association Armed Forces Charlie Berry Greenland

Duke and North Carolina Dominate Early Tourney Action

North Carolina routed NC State 52 to 28 and then beat South Carolina 39 to 26. Duke, in its ninth Southern Conference final, has four titles after championships in 1938 1941 and 1942 and a 1944 final win over the Tar Heels. William and Mary upset The Citadel 54 to 41 as Clemson fell to South Carolina 55 to 24 in opening play.

North Carolina North Carolina State South Carolina Gamecocks Duke Blue Devils South Carolina Washington and Lee Clemson N. C. State Dukes George Washington Tar Heels William and Mary Citadel Indians Cats Gamecocks

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

New York fighters Ray Robinson and Al Guido won on points. Emmett Grier and Jiggs Donahue scored TKOs while Bernard Docuseen and Patey Spataro drew. Matches took place in New York Philadelphia Detroit and New Orleans with multiple weight classes featured.

New York Ray Robinson Jake Lamotta al Guido Frankie Rubino Brooklyn Emmett Grier Detroit Ruby Garcia Philadelphia Jiggs Donahue T.K.O. Red Schultz Henry Taylor T.K.O Leo Maher Montreal New Orleans Bernard Docuseen Patey Spataro Drew

Blood vessels distribute life to all parts of the body

A readable fragment explains that about 100000 miles of blood vessels carry blood to every part of the body to nourish it and remove waste.

Radio Schedule Highlights a Saturday Night of CBS NBC Programs

Radio listings show a dense Saturday lineup with CBS, NBC, and mutual programs. Notable items include The Baxters, Soldiers With Wings, Metropolitan Opera, The Land is Bright, Grand Hotel, The Philadelphia Orchestra Hour, and The Saint. The schedule spans 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. with varied dramas, music, dance, and news segments.

Cbs London Nbe Cbs Metropolitan Opera Musicana Chicago Orchestras of Nation Halloran Hospital St. Louis Cbs Dance Orchestra Cba Washington & Overseas Report Cbs An Hodges Cbs Music Grand Hotel Philadelphia Orches Cbs Parade of Sports Mbs John Vandercook New York Tim Pan Alley Army Wings Quincy Howe Che Vladimir Brenner Blu Montezuma Dbs Dbs Ontismér Fleming Taware Omlinsen Biu Hawaii Native Musicale U.S.A Nbc Lionel Barrymore Cbs War Correspondents Blue American Eagle Britain Leland Stowe the Saint South America Cbs Meet Your Navy Great Lakes Arthur Hale Anita Hillis Gaslite Gayettes Bea Kay—nbe Danny Kaye Cbs Farly American Dancing Musice Blu Frank Mbs-East F.B.I Boston Symphony Dasrei Cpbs Aturdat Dbs Ulck Udy Canova Andy Russell Blu Enes Theater of the Air Pearce His Gang Che Girand Girand Old Opry Via Radio—nbe Herb Marshall

Track National Championships at Madison Square Garden Tonight

New York Feb 24. The national AAU track and field championships at Madison Square Garden will proceed despite Gunder Haegg and Gil Dodds missing. The meet features 256 service and 24 college athletes, with Jim Rafferty aiming for a fifth straight mile win and NYAC stars contending in multiple events. Trials for 600 and 1000 were held with interscholastic champs.

New York Gunder Haegg Gil Dodds Madison Square Garden Dan Ferris AAU Haegg Ram Jim Rafferty Don Burnham Rudy Simms Pioneer Club Bill Bangert U. of Illinois John Schmidt Ohio State New York A. C Army Navy Winged Foot Club Rafferty Henry Dreyer Frank Berst Irving Folsworth Joe Megyesy John Dibeler Howie Borck Wes Wallace Tom Quinn John Kelly NYAC

Elm Street Triumphs 26 24 In Elementary Playoffs

Elm Street edged Emma Blair 26 to 24 in a tight first game of the elementary playoffs. Elm Street trailed 14 12 at halftime before a strong second half rally led by Gregory with 16 points and Preddy scoring 14 for Emma Blair.

Elm Street Emma Blair Elm Street Five Elm Street Quint Gregory Preddy Emma Air Culler Robertson Wip Inveys Delappe Fearndon McDonald Hayworth Surratt Evans Byrd

Robinson Wins Over Lamotta By Decision

Ray Sugar Robinson earned a unanimous decision over Jake Lamotta at Madison Square Garden before 18 060 fans. The Harlem boxer dominated except for a brief sixth round flurry by Lamotta, vaulting Robinson to a three win in four fights against Lamotta and earning about 50 000 for the bout and related earnings.

New York Ray Sugar” Robinson Robinson Harlem George Costner Chicago Jake Lamotta Madison Square Garden Lamotta Bronx Robinson-Costner Jake Eddie Josephs Bill Healy Jack Gordon Associated Press

Harris And Hawks Star In a Narrow Victory

High Point Bison upset Greensboro Purples Whirlwind 38 to 24 after dropping their opening game. Jack Hawks led with 14 points while Richard Harris added 9. Richard Reid sparked Greensboro early as Nielsen and Nichols added for the losers.

Bill Williams Greensboro Purple Whirlwind High Point Bison Greensboro Richard Reid Gate City Jack Hawks Richard Harris Nichols Bison Central Salisbury Winston-Salem Greensboro Crew

Godoy to fight Villar in Tampa bout on March 9

Arthur Godoy of Chile, a two time Louis challenger, is signed to meet Claudia Villar of Tampa, Fla., March 9, according to manager Al Weill. Weill also has Godoy vs Lorient Bouchard of Canada planned for Norfolk, Va., March 1 as he aims to set up heavyweight bouts in New Orleans Milwaukee and Texas.

New York Arthur Godoy Chile South America Joe Louis Claudia Villar Tampa Fla Godoy al Weill Weill Lorient Bouchard Canada Norfolk New Orleans Milwaukee Texas

Pitchers Conway and McMillan Signed by Athletics

Philadelphia reports two former servicemen Eugene Conway 24 year old southpaw from Philadelphia and Frank McMillan 23 year old right hander from Portland have been signed to pitch for the Philadelphia Athletics. Coach Earl Mack announced both signings noting Conway played in the Panama Canal Zone League while McMillan hails from Winston-Salem and Portland.

Philadelphia Eugene Conway Frank McMillan Winston-Salem N. C Philadelphia Athletics Earl Mack Conway McMillan Portland

Basora to Be Reexamined by Army in Philadelphia

Jose Basora at Philadelphia March 12 is listed for reexamination by the Army next week.

Jose Basora Philadelphia

McSpaden Opens Lead in Pensacola Golf Meet

McSpaden shoots 8 under par 64 to lead second round at Pensacola War Bond event. Jug fires 6 under 30 on front nine and 34 back nine to finish three strokes behind rival Sammy Snead. Snead and Nelson top standings with four titles each, while McSpaden seeks his first win of the winter series after several near-misses.

Pensacola Roug McSpaden Ord Sammy Snead Hot Springs Snead B Nelson McSpaden

Prospects Highlight Local Golf Talent in Jacksonville Open

Jacksonville announcers note two young players as potential pros for the club. An invitation to the $5,000 Jacksonville open golf tournament is extended to Bobby Jones, the Atlanta lawyer and grand slam champion. His acceptance would let thousands of service men see the mall kingpin in action for the first time.

Jacksonville Fla Bobby Jones Atlanta Bobby Roland Hurley Brentwood

Newsome and Paschal Begin Preinduction Exams

Skeeter Newsome Boston Red Sox shortstop and Bill Paschal New York Giants football star underwent armed service preinduction examinations at Fort Heronson. Newsome, 35, from Columbus Georgia, was fourth in fielding among American League shortstops in 1944 and batted .242. Paschal enlisted in the merchant marine in 1943 and remains on limited duty.

Atlanta Lamar Skeeter) Newsome Bostoléh Bill Paschal New York Giants Fort Herson Newsome Columbus Paschal Merchant Marine

Camp Barkley All Stars top Secret Weapons in tourney

In Longview Texas a Fort Bliss unit the Secret Weapons saw their 29 game winning streak end as Camp Barkley All Stars defeated them 45 to 41 in the opening round of the Eighth Service Command Service Forces tournament.

Longview Texas Secret Weapons War Department Fort Bliss Camp Barkley All-Stars Service Command Service Forces

College and military teams clash in scattered scores

A string of college and military matches reports scores for Scranton Bloomsburg LaSalle and many others. Notable results include Arkansas 60 over Texas A M 21 and Davidson 29 over Arkansas 60. Marine units Cherry Point 66 defeat Camp Lejeune 76 with Columbia Army Air Base 24.

South Florida A&m Xavier New Orleans Elon Applebhian Presbyterian College of Charlesston Morris Field Davidson Arkansas Texas A&m Ouachita Arkansas Tech Arkansas State Henderson State College of Charleston Appalachian Cherry Point Marines Greenville N. C Marines Camp Lejeune Columbia Army Air Base

Southern Conference Tournament Results In Raleigh

William and Mary 54 defeated Citadel 41 and Duke 76 beat Maryland 49 with Duke 57 over William and Mary 22 in the semifinal. North Carolina 39 defeated South Carolina 3 in the semifinal.

Carolina South North Carolina Menton Alcs Berger Mary Duke William and G Knight Alcorn Hutte Geen William and Mary Itadel Knight Andee Land Jimere Hehow Aner Lenberger Kley Fener Maryland Ictals Raleigh N. C CitaDel North Carolina South Carolina

College Scores and Military Teams in Weekend Showdowns

Central Ta edged Towa Wesleyan 36 to 35 in a tight matchup. Bemidji Teachers beat Cloud Teachers 53 to 22. Wichita beat Herington Army Air Field 49 to 48. Rockhurst defeated St Benedicts 29 to 19. William Jewell topped Drury 55 to 41. Ohio State routed Illinois 60 to 4. Great Lakes NTS beat Bunker Hill NAS 51 to 43. Eastern Illinois Teachers won 55 to 51 over Southern Illinois Teachers. Baldwin Wallace posted 5 points. Bowling Green also noted.

William Jewell Drury Harvard Nebr Army Air Field Ottumwa NAS Ohio State Ilinois Great Lakes

Fort vs Logan and multiple college results

A sequence of score tidbits lists many college games with final tallies such as Fort defeating Logan 30 to 0 and Pepperdine beating San Diego State 62 to 43, along with Utah Aggies 44 over Wyoming 36 and USC 37 over UCLA 20, among others.

Wwkst Fort Logan Colorado A&m Eastern Washington Montana State Pepperdine San Diego State Pueblo

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