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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1945
Page
7
In a wartime editorial note, racing faces a shutdown pending defense needs. Absenteeism in plants and the war effort take priority over tracks, while colleges maintain athletic programs despite disruptions.
The Mercury Athletic Club meets at the Sheraton Hotel to stage a double header at High Point College on Friday January 15. Bragg Personnel Center and Kia Air Base face the Bragg Wacs with Curt Bobo and Nelson Zachary directing the two teams. The losing side must host a banquet for the winners.
Notice for civil service exams for police and firemen dated January 10 1945 at 7 00 PM in the council chamber city hall with a salary range of 135 to 160 dollars monthly applications due by January 8 1945 at Civil Service Commission or 808 Secure Bank Building contact number 2128.
Army cooks nationwide told that every drop of used fat is needed for munitions and medicines. A mess hall poster warns waste as sabotage and urges turning in a tablespoon daily for cash and extra ration points.
The article explains used kitchen fat as a plastic ingredient for war production. It notes clear vision plastic windows aid fighters with accurate aim and mentions saving every drop of fat is worth four cents and two ration points per pound.
Baseball leaders meet in Chicago to draft a successor framework for K M Landis. A 10 member committee from the two leagues will present a draft to owners in February. Members include Wrigley Breadon Rickey Stoneham Giles Barnes Bradley Zeller Yawkey Hostetler and Harridge notes.
Basil OConnor announced that relief parcels for Allied POWs in Japan valued at $1.5 million have arrived in Kobe via Vladivostok. The shipments include food medicine clothing and recreational items and follow two prior sends on the Gripsholm in 1942.
Racing halted nationwide at the behest of War Mobilizer James Byrnes as the war economy tightens. Officials doubt any spring resumption, with Jockeys and staff urged to take war jobs while some expect up to years of closure.
Rogers Hornsby McKee, a youthful southpaw from Shelby North Carolina and a Phillies prospect, has joined the Navy the Philadelphia Phillies announced. McKee previously pitched for Wilmington Delaware in the Interstate League last season after joining the Phillies two years ago.
New York postwar sports roundup notes basketball growth in New England and the deep South with two Boston high school tournaments planned for March. It highlights service team stars like Gus Broberg and Leo Klier still active and a Mobile Tex training camp tale of Sgt. King moving players to win.
Fitzpatrick, a former coal miner from Oak Hill West Virginia, scored his sixth one round knockout in eight appearances by flattening Gregorio Gonzales of Mexico City in 23 seconds of their 10 round scheduled bout. Gonzales weighed 166, Fitzpatrick 168.
Of 330 NFL players listed on December 7 1941 244 are in the armed forces making 74.2 percent not counting seven owners three trainers four publicity men and two league officials Jimmy Byrnes orders on 4 F athletes are not expected to alter many statuses Lt Billy Shaw Jr Syracuse fight promoter receives Air Medal for bomber missions Jetson Arnold his younger brother the shoo boy scrapper Charles Comis and St Louis Browns era pitcher Edward Knouff are noted as figures in the piece
The Associated Press scores list matchups across Atlantic and Midwest regions. Notable games include JAIT Westminister 96 over Bethany 50 and Jacksonville Naval Air Station 62 defeating Orlando Army AFTAC 35. Second list shows Ottumwa Naval Air Station 45 over Iowa Preflight 42 and Bowling Green 67 over Assumption 36.
Joe Dimaggio hinted at a prewar Yankees comeback after serving with the Army Air Forces. At Atlantic City he discussed Honolulu as a potential postwar spring training site for the Yankees and noted Cubs interest in the area. He praised fan support and recalled meeting former teammates in Hawaii.
Chapel Hill January 3 An invitation indoor track meet co sponsored by the University of North Carolina and the U S Navy Pre Flight School will be held at Woollen Gym February 10 Open by invitation to varsity and freshman college athletes and to armed services men Events include sprints distances hurdles jumps relays and throws Navy Pre Flight School and UNC were top finishers last year Navy led with 46 points UNC 38 and 26 1 2 points respectively Five new meet records were set last winter with 14 college teams and over 150 service members competing Officials expect another fast field this year.
The schedule lists games at YMCA and Senior High with matchups including Johnson St, St, Brentwood, Ray St, Cloverdale, Oak Hill, Emma Blair, Ada Blair, Elm St, and others. Dates run from January 3 to January 20 with multiple pairings each week.
Evening fights reported from Jersey City Paterson New Haven White Plains New Bedford Brooklyn Newark Chicago and Los Angeles feature outpoints knocks and draws among boxers including Joey Haddad Bill Grant Juan Carrero Georgia Johnson Teddy Randolph Lou Angeluce Fitz Fitzpatrick and others with weights ranging from 125 to 183 pounds.
Winners in the amateur championships of the Southern States Field Trial Association will be announced today after 20 dogs competed since yesterday. The 27th annual Pinehurst Field Trial club meet starts tomorrow. The article notes the ladybird beetle as an effective natural enemy of aphids.
At the Y gym yesterday afternoon the Ministers and the Triangle sextette each won two quick volleyball games. Parsons extended their fourth straight season victory as Hi-Pies fell in early rounds. Captain Terry Braswell urged another chance to prove their grit after the loss.
Eastern War Time schedule lists corrections by networks too late to implement. Programs include Just Plain Bill, Terry Allen and the Ross Sisters, Captain Midnight repeats, Tom Mix serials, Eagles Over W. Also featured are News Reports with Quincy Howe, America’s Serenade, Dick Tracy and Chick Carter, The Lone Ranger, Fibbers, and sports and talk segments through 1 a.m. CBS NBC and mutual networks present soap operas, variety acts, and dramatic series with multiple serials and comments from War time correspondents.
The Civil Service Commission announces an oral examination for laborers messengers janitors elevator operators truck helpers drivers and mechanic helper for the week of January 8 1945 at 808 Security Bank Building. Times are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily with applications due before testing. James B. Lovelace secretary.
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