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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1943
Page
7
Duke stars lead the Southern Conference as Ed Gordon compares MacArthur and Rockne in a light sports column. The piece weaves in anecdotes on Branch Rickey, Buzz Brishin, and other wartime sports notes from the AP roundups.
Coach Tony Simeon drills the Black Bison for a big Western Conference clash at Greensboro High School gym against the Purple Whirlwind of Greensboro. The contest shapes seeding for next month’s league tournament as both rivals vow strong defense and fast breaks.
Duke guard Cedric Loftis overtook Davidson’s Tommy Peters for the league scoring lead with 64 points in four games. Loftis scored 23 in Duke’s 78 70 win over Virginia Tech as Peters, hampered by exams, played fewer games. George Washington clings to top spot after a 48 43 win over Maryland. Duke and NC State tie VM for second with three wins each. Four family tilts highlight the week, including Wake Forest at Duke and VMI at North Carolina.
Before Capt Billy Southworth left for the war zone the crew asked Cards manager Billy Southworth to sign the tail of their Flying Fortress. They named the aircraft Bad Check, a nod to the saying that a bad check always comes back.
The article ponders Willie Pep's future matchups after 58 straight wins and cites historic streaks by fighters like Greb, Packey McFarland, Latzo, Stribling, Chocolat, Robinson, Ketchel, Armstrong, and McGovern. It notes Pep’s rising prominence as debates compare eras and records in no decision and draw-heavy histories.
William Pep, the boxing great Willie Pep, prepares for a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden against rt Stolz. Pep seeks to extend his incredible pro winning streak while Stolz brings a polished, hard punching style and sharp form study to challenge Pep in a key career test. The prior Hartford run drew gates up to 25 dollars and fueled New York doubts about Pep's defining win.
St Louis Browns enter 1943 with pennant hopes, balanced lineup, and war-affected rosters. Veterans Potte r, Rich, McKain join a strengthened pitching staff while key married players may impact depth if Selective Service drafts rise. Regulars McQuinn Gutteridge Stephens Judnich Laabs Chartak Ferrell Hayes anchor a set lineup as Rick Ferrell behind the plate.
Eddie Miller, now with Cincinnati after being traded from Boston, will skip full spring workouts in Florida until about April 1 with manager Warren Giles’s permission. Miller will train in Lake Worth to benefit from sun and may work out with a local high school team while awaiting the Reds’ early-season start.
The Newark favorite Pep seeks to rebound against Stolz who aims to break Pep’s streak and reestablish himself as a top lightweight. Pep, 22, known for speed and 19 knockouts, weighs about 129 to 130 pounds while Stolz projects 133.5. An estimated 17,000 fans and around $50,000 are expected as bets run about 11 to 10.
Minnesota NCAA vaulting champion Jack De Field accepted an invitation to compete at the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on February 6.
If Beau Jack didn’t knock all the fight out of him, Al Stolz shows he is good enough to test the featherweight champion and may begin to live up to his record.
Smaller schools show strong basketball seasons without huge campuses or riches. Bowling Green State and Toledo lead with 15-1 and 10-1 records, while Western Michigan Maryville and others also excel. The piece notes freshmen squads, coaching changes, and rising stars across conferences from the Big Ten to the Rocky Mountains.
Clark D. Shaughnessy, potential new Pitt football coach, says he will not guarantee win totals and will work with players and school conditions. Pittsburgh students welcome him as J. Eddie Baker and Aldo Donelli pursue Navy commissions while Duquesne and Carnegie Tech plan to continue football under uncertain coaching futures.
Miami Florida January 25 4 time champion Alsab appears poised to repeat another racing feat Civil Liberty son of Deliberator and Imperial Anne was bought for 900 and could surpass Whirlaways earnings Sabbath aims to race Alsab through the season at Lexington Kentucky farm training now underway and hopes tracks open to match Whirlaway.
The New York Giants face a reshaped roster with Wil lard Marshall Babe Young and three pitchers called to service leaving gaps in power and starting roles. Key infielders include Mize Witek Jurges and likely Sid Gordon, while outfielders may feature Jim Maynard Hank Weiber Rucker Barna and Vic Bradford if available.
The article lists Giants players and candidates for 1947 season roles including DILLON GRAHAM, Mize replacement prospects, Babe Barna, Ott, Dick Bartell, Joe Oren, Connie Ryan, and Harry the Horse Danning as catcher. It notes pitchers such as Cliff Melton, Ace Adams, Bill Lohrman, Hugh East, Reuben Fischer, Sal Maglie, Van Lingle Mungo, Bill Voiselle, Tom Sunkel, Ken Trinkle, Ray Coombs, Bill McGee, and John Wittig. Coombs and Trinkle stand out. Voiselle may be kept. Wittig viewed as nearly ready. The tone suggests tempered optimism as spring training nears.
Kannapolis January 25 The Southern Y M C A volleyball tournament planned for the Cannon Memorial Y building this spring has been canceled due to wartime restrictions. Officials are considering a North Carolina open tournament in March.
报道指出巴西人口的四分之三聚集在沿海狭窄带地区 这一地理分布强调了海岸线区域的人口密度与城市化压力 给出对区域规划与资源分配的潜在影响的背景信息
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