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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1943
Page
9
High Point NC sports page notes Panthers host Wofford at 8 15 in a region roundup format. Mentions wide world observers and a focus on basketball influence post Berlin Olympics. Also references national figures and local college mentions in a compact sports column.
The article notes many players enter war work or report for service, leaving the Reds with fewer combatants and more reliance on bullpen stamina. Veterans like Starr and Derringer are highlighted for their work ethic and durability, while pitchers must maintain control and finesse through heavy workloads.
Chicago Stadium drew large crowds for a stretch of events since December, with 335000 customers attending doubleheader basketball games, National Hockey League matches, and an ice show despite gasoline rationing. Officials say it’s the greatest attendance for a comparable period since the stadium opened in 1929.
A statement notes that a war fire can be extended from 10,000 to 17,000 miles by lowering averages from 40 mph to 25 mph.
CHICAGO Jan 12 The American League president Will Harridge said he would meet Ford Frick of the National League in New York early next week to finish the 1943 baseball schedule. He cited city constraints with teams in both leagues and noted an April 21 start and October 3 close requiring a near new draft. Schedules will be sent to clubs for night games and doubleheaders before release.
Dan Ferris believes indoor track season will succeed with a significant manpower push. AAA executive Hugh Fullerton Jr. reports from New York that a major upheaval in staffing is needed to keep the season from faltering, as athletes prepare for upcoming indoor meets this winter.
Buffalo Evening News sports editor Bob Stedler launches a formal drive to elect James J. Collins to the Baseball Hall of Fame, arguing his 19 big league seasons with Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago marked a revolution at third base and included a .337 year with 15 homers in 1898, while noting Collins led the Red Sox to the first World Series title in 1903 and later settled in Buffalo. The piece also references Hall voting rules, past electees, and speculation on future selections.
Triangle rolled over Pickett 69 to 30 in the 11th Y' Muny League series. Amos narrowly defeated Highland 53 to 31 after a hard fought rally from the Highlanders.
Florida racing faces a buying collapse as a ban on automobile pleasure driving closes Tropical and Hialeah meetings. About 1,000 seasonal workers are laid off while 500 to 700 horses and many grooms endure uncertainty, with owners fearing long idleness and possible horse sales or barter to survive. Jockeys scatter to New Orleans as tracks shut and pay scales plummet.
Black Bison face Oak Ridge Military Institute in a basketball game tonight with travel by private car not available and bus service absent. Coach Tony Simeon notes poor shooting under the basket after a 52-30 loss to a Carolina freshmen team last Saturday, aims to rebound against Salisbury Yellow Jackets Friday and regain winning form.
George Washington defeated Duke 66 to 53 while South Carolina beat Wake Forest. Louisiana State led Alabama 32 to 29 and Tulane topped Mississippi 48 to 38. Vanderbilt edged Auburn 54 to 39 in the listed results.
Jimmy Hines, former Ryder Cup professional, urges golf students to ignore ball direction briefly and concentrate on making clean contact to develop a well grooved swing.
New York reports a shift in horse training as war rationing trims excesses from care. Stalls are colder, diets simplified to essentials, and assistants like chiropodists and dentists are scarce. Trainers expect stronger, hardier thoroughbreds emerge from austerity measures.
High Point College Panthers return from a five year worst western road trip and start a week at Harrison gym facing Spartanburgs Wofford Terriers at 8 15 p m. Wofford aims for first local game after road stretch including Catawba and Appalachian. Coach Virgil Yow to field regular five led by Stasulli Porter DiTullio Spinelli Nostrand.
Some trainers believe postwar peace will bring tougher, more rugged thoroughbreds to United States tracks. They say horses adapt to plainer training and that improvements already seen justify expectations that breeders will demand more vigorous workouts and less pampering in the future.
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