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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
9
A defensive basketball technique feature highlights switching guards to cover two opponents. The article discusses practical execution, positioning, and the expected advantages in contesting passes and shots. It appears as part of a series illustrating 15 defensive basketball concepts.
The article discusses rapid on court switching by guards to cover offensive players without leaving someone exposed. It emphasizes maintaining coverage as teammates move and ensuring the guard in the path can react to threats from either direction.
Newark Star Ledger notes Johnnie Conlan is chosen to fill the NL umpire post left by William Klein. The 5 foot 7 inch, 153 pound Irishman known for left handed signals and a prior playing career in Tulsa and Newark brings color and steadiness to the major league plate.
New York reports a mix of coaching moves and league chatter. Pete Cawthon plans talks with Detroit Lions and Tulsa U A official after a Philadelphia Eagles offer. Dodgers face salary cuts for Luke Hamm and Babe Phelps. Johnny Petrović heads to Texas U for enrollment. two friends may follow. Lew Jenkins Lou Ambers near Garden bout on February 21. Henry Armstrong vows retirement if Fritzie Zivic wins Friday with a $2000 bet at 7 to 5.
Anton Christoforidis defeats Melio Bettina in 15 rounds in Cleveland, extending Greek boxing success. The match confirms Christoforidis's edge in a durable contest as fans witness a decisive decision in a 15 round bout.
Anton Christoforidis draws renewed attention as reports spotlight his actions and influence in contemporary events. The coverage highlights his role, public reactions, and potential impact on ongoing developments.
Local Y games yielded two one point finishes and an overtime. Highlanders, led by Walker with 12, beat Adams-Millis B 37-23. Diamond Hosiery edged Crown and Diamond 46-39 after a 33-33 tie, with Johnson Wall and Spencer starring for Diamond. High Point Weavers upset Paper Box 34-33 in a tense finish as Newman Young Rennie Stroud contributed. Smoky Brooks died recently prompting Marsh Furniture Makers to postpone their game.
26 new entries join the regional tournament as notable boxers sign up. Among late entrants are Bob Fisher of Concord 126 pounds with a strong record, L M Smokey Dodd of Raleigh 135 pounds a three time state high school champion, Jack Turner of Rocky Mount 147 pounds with 39 wins, Sol Badame of Charlotte 160 pounds noted for speed and power, plus three Kannapolis fighters Tiny Taylor Byron Brooks and Lewis Brooks bringing experience to the field.
A humorous fragment urges a break on shortening names like Young Christo and praises Oklahoma Baptist University for not discarding its football players after a pay cut. It mentions writing to Manager Lew Burston at Forest Hotel New York.
The notes mention Joe DiMaggio skiing in Minnesota causing a stir in New York's front office. Vincent Dantoni, 1939 intercollegiate golf champion, volunteers for the air corps. Long John Woodward, former Pitt star, is missing from winter track meets due to army service. Bernie Bierman is booked to entertain banquet leaders daily in January and February. Fordham and Iowa work on a long home and home football series.
The list showcases outstanding results across weight classes with competitors from Charlotte Burlington Winston Salem Florence High Point and other towns. Notable records include Henry Gilbert Lacy Hagood Joe Oglesby and Tom Kleto among many others with varied wins and losses.
The first half ended with Ricketts leading the league followed by 1st American Bakeries and 2nd A M Machine Shop. Tonight two special matches feature Randieman boys and girls teams against High Point.
Allen Jay and Rankin High schools split a doubleheader last night. Rankin girls won 34 to 32 while Allen Jay boys defeated their opponents 39 to 18. Lanier led Allen Jay boys with 13 points and Keller scored 22 for Allen Jay girls as teammates could not overcome the opposition.
Rankin’s L Hardy and M Martin led with 11 points each as the team stayed undefeated in five wins and one defeat. Rankin will face Bessemer in a Thursday doubleheader at Bes semer to cap the week.
National Amateur champion Dick Chapman and Australian Open titlist Jim Ferrier won openers at the Miami Biltmore Amateur Golf to set up a potential clash. Ferrier beat R L Stevens 5 and 4, Chapman defeated Ab Johnston 7 and 5, reducing the top division to 16. Arnold Minkley upset Frank Allan one up and will meet Ferrier, while Chapman faces Skee Riegel after Riegel downed Leonard.
Fragmentary OCR data shows financial figures including 1 746 379 74 and 845 233 74 and 199 250 00 linked to directors. Details unclear, but document references a board or committee with substantial sums and director roles.
AP reports from diplomatic sources state Germany has drained at least 1 billion dollars from Czecho Slovakia since occupation began 22 months ago. Nazi control expanded via banks, Aryanization, asset transfers, and Nazi commissars, with annual war taxes adding about 600 million crowns.
In Concord on January 15, Concord highs beat Thomasville in both South Piedmont cage contests. The girls won 47 to 6 and the boys 35 to 21, with Thomasville pressing early but fading after halftime.
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming to trigger two pints of bile flow daily to prevent indigestion and constipation. It asserts dramatic relief from sour stomach and lethargy and urges readers to buy the 10¢ or 26¢ packages.
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