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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1951
Page
10
Elon College coach Jim Mallory previews a shifted roster after graduation losses, plans a nine game schedule, and vows full effort from every player. He notes leadership gaps, defense struggles, and a push to adapt to two platoon limits while aiming for a strong season in the North State Conference.
Rex Layne, Lewiston Utah heavyweight, plans a 10 round bout with Rocky Marciano at Madison Square Garden on July 2. Layne boasts he can KO Marciano after beating Walcott Brion and Satterfield in recent New York bouts. His manager Marv Jenson predicts Layne will hit Marciano hard and insists Marciano is easy to hit.
The article chronicles the Giants pursuit of a 14 year championship drought as they clash with the Dodgers in a pivotal doubleheader with a single game set for tomorrow. It notes Dodgers slumps, Giants urgency, and key early events including late rallying moments and notable performances from Bill Rigney and Willie Mays.
Sam Snead captured the PGA Championship at Oakmont, reclaiming the title he held in 1949. He defeated rival Chandler Burkemo, led by five holes at lunch, then pulled away to win by six holes in the afternoon, boosting his earnings to $7,300 for the year.
Walter Dropo, farmed out by the Red Sox for the third time, is blamed for a decline beyond the jinx. Reporters cite off season excesses and banquet circuits as factors, noting other players like Lou Boudreau and Eddie Lopat faced similar fates amid long roasts and poor preparation.
New York reports pitcher Bob Feller threw his third no hitter as the Indians keep pace in the pennant race. Injuries and a shifting infield challenged Cleveland, but GM Greenberg believes the infield has sharpened with Boone Avila Easter Rosen Rozek and Lemon contributing.
Hi Toms and Moors battle to a 7 5 finish after 12 innings at Lexington field. Key plays include Moirs three run homer and late misplays by center fielder Mills, with Hidalgo Hengeveld Griffin each contributing long innings.
Ecuadorian tennis star Pancho Segura has played for the Yankee dollar since 1947, amassing reports say around 70,000. He discusses coaching plans and a past on the Bobby Riggs tour, noting long hours and late nights on tours, and his shift from player to coach as he seeks steady earnings.
Directions read Go out West Lexington Avenue to Waliburg Road and follow signs, a 3 mile route from town.
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