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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
8
A reader laments pro golfers deserting events during hard times and urges PCA to divide top players among regional tournaments. The piece urges more balanced schedules, notes past hardships of players, and hopes for a photo finish between the Black Bison and Greensboro Purple Whirlwind in Western class AA conference.
Enrique Bolanos handed Lulu Costantino his first stoppage in 160 fights at the Olympic auditorium Los Angeles on January 22. Bolanos floored Costantino for a five count in the seventh round and the referee halted as Bolanos pressed for a finish. Costantino, long unbeaten in recent years, fell behind early as the Mexican challenger dominated the round.
New York report notes Bobby Feller signed for an estimated 80 000 salary for 1847 tying Babe Ruth's top wages in nominal terms. Experts say Ruth’s real earnings would equal about 150 000 today. Indians president Bill Veeck indicates Feller’s deal includes six attendance bonuses, with base around 50 000. Ruth’s 30 000 was a straight salary.
Six $10,000 invitational events face cancellation across the south as the PGA fails to guarantee top players. Memphis and Charlotte canceled outright while Charlotte may reconsider if Fred Corcoran provides guarantees. Corcoran promised top players for the winter circuit at Phoenix and listed Hogan Mangrum Demaret and Ghezzi among those likely to appear.
Carl Hubbell Lefty Grove Frankie Frisch and Gordon Mickey Cochrane elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the writers of America in a poll completed January 15. Hubbell led with 140 of 161 votes followed by Frisch 136 Cochrane 128 and Grove 123. Pie Traynor received 119 votes. plaques will join 49 previous inductees at Cooperstown.
Billings Montana January 22 Mickey Cochrane said he was absolutely happy to be elected to baseballs hall of fame and he was especially glad that his old battery mate Lefty Grove also gained induction.
The election announced last night marks the first under new rules restricting balloting to writers with at least ten years in the association and limiting participation to players active since 1921. The rule change narrows the field to veterans of the era.
The United States and England share slang but often with different meanings. An American asking an Englishman for a fin would likely receive a handshake instead of money.
Tomlinson's teams rallied late to defeat DuPont of Martinsville in both games. The girls fell 42-40 after a late surge led by Mage Idol and All-State Ida. The Furniture men topped DuPont 55-47 behind 18 points from Charlie Collins and 17 from Pinky Hedrick.
The VFW five beat Carolina Craft 54 33 while Heritage edged High Point Weaving 40 39 and Triangle toppled Highlanders 39 35. Harris led VFW with 17 points, Hilland’s Weavers fell short, and Hack Spencer dominated rebounding for the winners.
High Point Pointers beat R. J. Reynolds 39 to 24 as Hartley and Crowder combined for 28 points and dominated on both ends. Crowder tallied 16 and Hartley 12 while Reynolds drew 14 from free throws amid 17 personal fouls.
Hollywood report details Durocher and Lovely Laraine Day facing California judge over a disputed marriage and divorce. A border game of divorce and remarriage unfolds with Leo seeking to delay actions as he and Day travel. Judge Dockweiler warns they must not live together pending legal clarity.
Trachinae affects only one or two percent of US hogs, but danger remains if meat is eaten undercooked.
Boxers from multiple cities reported decisive outcomes in last night’s fights. notable results include Big Bill Wilson stopping Buddy Knox after ten rounds in Dayton, Henry Jordan outpointing Jimmy Hill in Reading, Bert Lytell defeating Gee “Buster” Smith in New Castle, and ril Gallie stopping Pat Scanlon by knockout in New York.
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