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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

6

Hi-Toms plan two city ball club for Finchfield High Point

Hi-Toms president Jimmy Gruzdis unveils a two city pro baseball plan linking High Point and Thomasville to field a pennant hopeful team this year. A working Braves agreement will supply players while city officials and sports figures attend the Sherman hotel gala outlining shared ownership and management.

High Point Sheraton Hotel Jimmy Gruzdis Hi-Toms, Inc Finchfield Gruzdis Thomasville Tommie Thomasville Dodger Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Hi-Toms Braves Dave Yow John F. Carter Earl N. Phillips T. E. Hinson B. Finch Doak Finch Dr. McDonald Harry B. Finch Dolan Calhoun Hal Harrison Tom Shaw Mary Garber Furman Bisher Frank L Th Bill Smith Mayor Phillips Frank Spencer Glenn Penn Boston Baseball Writers Banquet Bev Ray Hayworth Chicago Cubs Dave T. Yow

Thomasville JC Stops Wet Streak in 38 32 Victory

Thomasville Junior Chamber five halted Reeds Legion’s string with a 38 32 win at Pi Lot High School. Dale Jarrett led with 11 points, Ward and Ingram added eight each, while J Temple scored 10 for Reeds. The JayCees used fast break and zone defense to seize control late and snap the visitors’ season-best run.

Thomasville JayCees Jarrett Ward Reeds JayCees F.—Myers C. Temple F Ward J. Temple C—Jarrett Snyder G—L. Ingram G—L. Ingram 4 — Farabee G—C. Ingram D. Myers C—Capel Foster G—Gilliam L. Myers G—Leonard Craver G—Loflin — Wood Pitution

Lesser Known Players Lead Tucson Open Round Two

In Tucson Arizona January 30 a scrambled field started the second round of the 72 hole Tucson open with Dave Douglas from Wilmington Delaware two strokes ahead. Weather cool and frost on greens. Bobby Locke and Ben Hogan within four and one behind. Jimmy Demaret faltered after a poor first round. Douglas previously tied Ryder Cup players in Orlando and won the playoff to prove late form.

Tucson Ariz Dave Douglas Willmington Del Bobby Locke South Africa Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif

Jaycees Edge Lions for Shield in Tight Contest

The American Business Club Red Shielders defeated the Lions Club 25 to 22 in a Salvation Army gym league game. Jaycees overwhelmed Exchange Club 52 to 26 as Nelson led the Jaycees with high scoring. Welch added 12 points for Jaycees.

American Business Club Red Shielders Lions Club Salvation Army Gymnasium Jaycees Exchange Club Nelson Welch Exchange Club FG FT TP Barnes Sere Land Etocevwses Eneeeed Smith Preeseveeeesseeses Warren Eee Simpson Essens Badtanesesm T. Lan Casseeareneveees Holston Seer Duanne Smith Eeeseeees Saeveeesees Lo Jaycees Cocaeneboen Welch Cattet Dobey Paul Bean Cox Sudaseeee Aetadeaen Kearns Eee Ee Safrit Tt Lions Club Seearee Pope Lawtoence Case Etenereeees McNeill Joyee McDowell Seeeevesees A. B Lions Hoover

Eddie Miller Sets Sights On New Club After Reds Talk

Eddie Miller, 31, slick fielding shortstop, talks himself out of a Reds job and will be offered to all National League clubs. President Warren Giles and Manager Johnny Neun announce Miller's contract is available to any NL team. Miller says he hopes a trade benefits the team and vows to keep his mouth shut.

Ralph Roden New York Eddie Miller Cincinnati Reds Warren Giles Johnny Neun Miller Giles Neun Cincinnati Reds Hamilton Bill McKechnie Frank Baumholtz Virgil Stallcup Grady Hatton

Basketball Scores From Last Night's Games

Glenville West Virginia beat Morris Harvey 76 to 54 and West Virginia Tech defeated Beckley 64 to 58. Baltimore Loyola won 68 63 over Texas Wesleyan, Washington and Lee 71 beat DuPont Independents 47, William and Mary 50 over The Citadel 34. Washington St. Louis game versus Van derbilt postponed due to snow.

Glenville Wva Morris- Harvey West Virginia Tech Beckley Baltimore Loyola Texas Wesleyan Washington and Lee DuPont William and Mary the Citadel Washington St. Louis Vanderit Snow

Six Tar Heels Plan To Be In Track Meet

CHAPEL HILL January 30 Six University of North Carolina track men will compete at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Coach Dale Ranson will field a sextet: Jack Milne N C A A cross country champion Jimmy Miller Southern Conference two mile titlist Bob Black Jack Moody Sam Magill and Julian McKenzie in the New York indoor carnival featuring top national performers.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Madison Square Garden Dale Ranson Jack Milne

Burley Tobacco Prices Fall Across Kentucky Markets

Burley tobacco prices slipped to an average of 43.31 dollars per hundred in Kentucky markets yesterday, down 75 cents from the day before. Farmers sold 2,061,001 pounds for 892,589 dollars across 11 markets. Final sales occurred at Paducah, Horse Cave and Mt. Sterling, with Paducah not reporting figures. Richmond said its last sale would be next Wednesday and Carrollton scheduled its final sale for Thursday.

Louise Lle Kentucky State Department of Agriculture Paducah Horse Cave Mt. Sterling Richmond Carrollton

Local Jr High Five Beats Burlington in Conference Clash

The local junior high squad won their third Piedmont Junior High School conference contest with a 32 point win over Burlington. Bill Hutchens and Billy Culler led the scoring with 26 between them, Hutchens scoring 15. Kirkman scored 15 for the visitors. The junior teams include Gray and Reynolds High Schools of Winston Salem, Burlington, and Durham. The game marked the season's midpoint, with Al Roach leading scorers at 48 points.

Junioor High School Burlington Bill Hutchens Billy Culler Hutchens Kirkman Gray and Reynolds High Winston-Salem Durham Esterday al Roach

Carolina Cagers To Meet Davidson Wildcats Tonight

Idle since last Monday the White Phantoms of North Carolina host Davidson Wildcats in Chapel Hill for a Southern Conference game. Coach Tom Scott may not fix the starting lineup until play begins. Ne mo Nearman Norm Kohler Bob Paxton and Melvin Cole are certain to start. Fred Swartzberg or Dan Nyimicz compete for the fifth spot.

Chapel Hill North Carolina White Phantoms Davidson Wildcats Tom Scott Carolina Nemo Nearman Norm Kohler Bob Paxton Melvin King) Cole Invaders Fred Swartzberg Dan Nyimicz

Louis Still Packs Power in Exhibition for 9,556 Crowd

Chicago reports Louis, 33, weighs about 220 pounds, dominates 24 year old Bob Foxworth in a four round exhibition. Foxworth, 177, says Louis has fastest hands he has seen, while Louis shows steadiness and punching speed. The crowd of 9,556 at the Chicago Coliseum pays $36,402.36 as the former champion remains a popular figure in the city.

Chicago Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott New York Bob Foxworth Foxworth East St. Louis Lll Louis Illinois State Athletic Commission Chicago Coliseum

Fights Last Night By Associated Press

Chisago Louis outpointed Foxworth in a four round exhibition. Len Sheppard defeated Joe Tate in Atlantic City. Irish Jimmy Sanders stopped Jackie Armitage in Pittsburgh. Irish Mickey Doyle beat Lou Valles in Youngstown in a ten round decision.

Atlantic City Len Sheppard Brooklyn Joe Tate Philadelphia Pittsburgh Jimmy Sanders Warren Jackie Armitage New Kensington Youngstow Mickey Doyle Cleveland

Telephone Firm Must Furnish Periodic Reports

RALEIGH January 30 The Central Carolina Telephone company was ordered by the Utilities Commission to furnish periodic reports on steps to improve service while a hearing on complaints of inadequate service is resumed A two day hearing was suspended after a motion by a subscribers’ lawyer to study the testimony transcript The commission warned the delay could push hearings into April due to a crowded docket for February and March.

Raleigh Central Carolina Telephone Campu Late Utilities Commission Commission

Panthers On Road Today Tomorrow in Conference Battles

High Point's Purple Panthers travel to Boone to face Appalachian State in a pivotal North State Conference game. Mountaineers hold a 4-2 record. Tomorrow the Panthers visit Hickory to play the LeNOIR-Rhyne Bears, who were defeated by Elon, a team that had won only one conference game this season.

High Point High Point Purple Panthers Appalachian Mountaineers Boone Mountaineers Collegians Hickory Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Elon

High Point Culls Plan After Weather Delays Game

Ralph James director of athletics at High Point College announced that the basketball game with Appalachian at Boone tonight is postponed due to bad weather. It will be rescheduled for February 23. The Lenoir Rhyne game planned for tomorrow night will proceed if travel conditions improve.

High Point College Ralph James Appalachian Boone James Lenoir- Rhyne Hickory

Local high school boys basketball in Guilford County clash

Tomorrow night the Western Class AA contest at Guilford College gym features High Point Bison versus Greensboro Purple Wind. Ralph James returns to starter for Panthers after a 51-49 win over Meadcray Eagles. Ted Moran, Bill Waiz, Jack Hammond, Frank Henry, and Bill Sheets fill key roles. High Point's Tony Simeon to field six-footers against Greensboro with Richard Crowder at center, Richard Harris and Billy Hunsucker at forwards, Bill Ellington and Nelvin Cooper at guards.

Gaiford College High Point Bison Purple Whirlwind Greensboro Ralph James Panthers MeiCrary Eagles Ted Moran Bill Waiz Jack Hammond Frank Henry Bill Sheets Tony Simeon Guilford County Richard Crowder Richard Harris Billy Hunsucker Bill Ellington Nelvin Cooper

Rural population share declines from 1890 to 1930

The rural share of the U S population fell from 65 percent in 1890 to 44 percent in 1930. The passage notes no material change in the later period, reflecting a long-term urbanization trend.

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