Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1945

Page

7

Thomasville Tommies Rally Behind Bowen After Two Wins

Ray Moring and Rex Bowen spotlight the Thomasville squad as they topple league leaders Hickory at Finch Field. Injuries shade the lineup but Bowen sharpens the young players with double plays and infield drills, boosting morale and prospects as the club climbs from cellar to seventh.

Ray Moring Thomasville Wid Matthews Dodgers Hickory Rebels Finch Field Rex Bowen The Toms Brooks Big Frank Defrank Bull Bowen

Baseball Exhibitions Aid Service Funds Across Major Leagues

Major leagues staged seven charity exhibitions this week to aid service funds, risking player welfare for soldiers. Amid pennant races, Boston Braves and Chicago Cubs vie in the National League while the Dodgers lead the pack and Hank Greenberg powers the Tigers in the American League, with a predicted World Series matchup of Dodgers against the Yankees if wartime limits allow.

Washinon Nets National Time Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Cholly Grimm Cubs Bruins Dodgers Rickey ODT Yankees

Managers Pick All Stars But Game Cancelled For This Year

National and American League star selections for the 1945 All Star game were announced by 13 of 16 managers but the game in Fenway Park was canceled to save travel. The imagined lineup would feature top pitchers like Dave Ferriss Hal Newhouser and Russ Christo against hitters such as Tommy Henrich Phil Cavarretta and Mel Ott with a robust infield and strong outfield selections from both leagues.

Jack Hand New York Associated Press Boston Fenway Park ODT Billy Southworth Luke Sewell Sewell Dave Ferriss Nats Detroit Hal Newhouser Lanky Russ Christo Philadelphia A’s Nk Barony Steve Jomek Allie Reynolds Iveland Dutch Leonard Washington Thornton Lee Kago Southworth Tommy Breed Phil Cavarretta Chicago Emil Verban Marty Marion Whitey Kurowski Cincinnati Frank McCormick Cavarretta Don Johnson Cubs Stan Hack Bob Ellett Pittsburgh Kurowski Mel Ott Ducky Medwick Dixie Walker Goody Rosen Dodgers Andy Pafko Bill Nicholson Big Brice Lombardi Ken O'Dea St. Louis Billy the Kid Mort Cooper Brooklyn Hal Gregg Claude Passeau Hanks Charles Red) Brett Preacher Roe Rip Sewell Van Nick Etten George Stirnweiss Vern Stephens Cuccinello Lou Boudreau Cleveland King Eddie Mayo George McQuinn Oscar Grimes George Case Ashington Doc Cramer Bob Johnson Jeff Heath Wally Moses Satelis Ric Ferrell Senators Mike Tresh White Sox Frankie Hayes Indians

Calcium Stabilizes the Nervous System's Activity

Calcium exerts a steadying influence on neural processes, supporting consistent nerve signaling and overall nervous system balance.

Tommies Sweep Rebels in Double header at Finchfield

Thomasville Tommies upset league leading Hickory Rebels 5 0 and 7 1 at Finchfield with Ray Moring tossing a no hit no run in game one and Brother Noah driving the offense with two homers. Ross hurled well in game two as Tommies plate 7 runs on 11 hits. Tonight they face Salisbury at Finchfield at 8 15 before road games with Salisbury and a weekend set with Landis.

Hickory Rebels Finchfield Thomasville Tommies North State Ray Moring Peters Invaders Noah Thomasville Brooks Ross Hickory Tommies Salisbury

Baseball scoreboard summarizes regional league results

National League has no games. Carolina League shows Winston-Salem 6 Greensboro 5 in 10 innings and other scores. minor leagues include Rochester beats Buffalo 10-3 and Nashville 10 Birmingham 4. Southern Association features Winston-Salem 6 Greensboro 5 in 10 innings and Portsmouth 5 Roanoke 4. no major league games scheduled.

Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto Syracuse Newark Baltimore Jersey City Southern Association Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Mobile Little Rock

Marsh Juniors Over Highland In Industrial League Opener

The Marsh Juniors defeated Highland 11 to 5 to open the Industrial League Baseball season. Tommy McGhee hit a first inning grand play with the bases loaded, and Lawrence helped Wright after Highland’s early hits. Thomas Car Works meets Triangle Hosiery Thursday at the high school field at 5 30 with former high school teammates facing off.

Highland Marsh Tommy McGhee Lawrence Wright HR Ree Brewer Kearns Lambeth Thomas Car Works Triangle Hosiery Jimmy Thomas Jimmy Rickert

Redman Reports Progress in Hybrid Corn Production

Greensboro July 11 C A Redman vocational teacher at Nathaniel Greene school reports eight Guilford county growers fields show progress this season. The hybrid corn planting features 15 acres with a 20 percent yield increase per acre compared with four last year. Russell Clinard of High Point Rt 1 is among growers dedicating land to the seed.

Greensboro C. A. Redman Nathaniel Greene School Guilford County Russell Clinard High Point Rt. 1

First Commercial Gasoline Cracking Process Developed

The note states that the first commercial process for producing gasoline by cracking was developed roughly 35 years ago, marking a milestone in petrochemical technology.

Fowler Wins 15th. Danville Beats Leaksville 6-0

Danville pitcher Art Fowler earned his 15th win by limiting Leaksville to two hits as Raleigh split doubleheaders with wins over Martinsville and Raleigh caps, while Greensboro mourned a late lead loss and Burlington topped Durham behind Claude Crocker.

Raleigh Charlie Timm Danville Art Fowler Leaksville Leafs Brandis Gary Rutkay Pinchhitter Kondracki Fowler Martinsville Powell Roy Pingoun Friend Caps Greensboro Winston-Salem Stowski Zimmerman Winston Claude Crocker Durham Bulls Burlington Durhamites

Shortening Shortage Sparks Doughnut Debate in Maine

Maine resident Harry Smith in Cherryfield notes doughnuts fried in bear fat taste better than those made with shortening. He contends the shortage affects his doughnut enjoyment while living in bear country.

Cherryfield Maine Harry Smith Harry Bear Country

Boxing grading idea sparks debate among sports leaders

Abe Greene proposes a boxers grading system similar to baseball classes to fix cross state ranking anomalies. He notes fan pricing and regional differences hinder consistent records. Navy Lt. Orsini and Fred Risby weigh record cards but require broad adoption and foolproofing to prevent inflated claims. Eddie Bryant shifts to Staunton Military Academy coaching as Dodge City clusters expand youth baseball with Spearville’s four teams.

New York Abe Greene National Boxing Association Abe Navy Joe Orsini Greene New Orleans Fred Risby Happy Terefpen Jay B. Baugh Dodge City Globe Little Spearville

Whizzer White Hides in Chicago During Leave

Lt Byron White known as Whizzer visits Chicago on leave after service on the Bunker Hill and with Admiral Mitscher. He dines at a local spot with Freddie Mandel Detroit Lions owner. Mandel notices a new bronze star and asks about it. White quips that the star marks a harder achievement than getting meals on time.

Byron Whizzer White Chicago Bunker Hill Admiral Mitscher Freddie Mandel Detroit Lions Freddie

Happy Chandler Faces New Contract Troubles

A one minute sports column notes ongoing contract difficulties surrounding Happy Chandler. It outlines unsettled terms and potential implications for team management and Chandler's role in upcoming seasons.

Happy Chandler

Radio Schedule Wednesday July 11 1945 Evening Lineup

Eastern War Time radio grid lists program blocks from 5:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. with serials News and Commentary from CBS NBC and ABC networks. Highlights include Front Page Farrell, Tom Mix, Captain Midnight, Sherlock Holmes style mysteries, music programs, dramas, and news roundups featuring Quincy Howe Lowell Thomas Gabriel Heatter and more.

Farrell Abe Sparrow the Hawk Cbs Keene Wicker Abe Tom Mix Abe Quincy Howe Ebs Walter Kiernan Abe-East Terry Abe-West Mbs-West Abe Jimmy Carroll Cbs Dick Tracy Abc-West Mbea-West Sally Moore Jack Armstrong Lowell Thomas Abe Orld Chariie Chan Abe Ireene Wicker Tom Mix Como Ted Husing Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mvs Abe Danny O'Neil Raymond Three Suns Abe Ellery Queen Cbs Basic Dancing Music Orchestra Kaltenborn Abc Mr. and Mrs. North Abner Cecil Brown Don Gardiner Billie Burke Abe Jean Hersholt Dr. Christian Abe Bert Wheeler You Cbs Curtain Time Abe Gabriel Heatter Jones and I Abc Spotlight Phil Harris Ebsabe Nbc

Ex-Giant Fred Lucas Leads Bainbridge Nine To Eleven Game Streak

Since taking over from Lt Gerry O Brien at Bainbridge naval training center ex Giant Fred Lucas has steered the ball club to eleven straight victories. Ted Williams and Bob Kennedy likely will play only home games with Jacksonville naval air station due to pilot training. Col Frank Howley, head of military government in the US occupation zone in Ilin, once excelled as a drop kicker and javelin thrower at NYU about twenty years ago.

Gerry O'Brien Bainbridge Naval Training Center Fred Lucas Ted Red Sox Williams Bob White Sox Kennedy Jacksonville Naval Air Station Frank Howley Sero States Ilin New York U

Pavot Favored In Rich Dwyer Race Saturday

New York July 10 Pavot Walter Jeffords champion two year old of 1944 looms as the favorite for the $50 000 Dwyer at Aqueduct Saturday Following Wildlife s upset win Pavot looks to extend his pace in early Belmont trials He carries 108 pounds to Polynesian s 126 and has been clocked 2 08 1 5 for a mile and a quarter Gallorette and Wildlife also figure strongly in the mile and a quarter test with Trymenow and Polynesian in the field and Brann s filly Gallorette showing solid work at Aqueduct the week s end.

New York Pavot Walter Jeffords Aqueduct Case Ace Belmont Track Hoop Jr Wildlife Greentree Stable Coincidence Jeffords Longshot Trymenow Polynesian Eaton Gallorette Rich Dwyer Walter L. Brann

Former Purdue Coach Dies Of Heart Attack

Arthur L. Butch Scanlon longtime Purdue football coach from 1918 to 1920 and former University of Chicago star died of a heart attack yesterday. Scanlon played for the Maroons in 1912 and 1913 and had coached at Hyde Park High School in Chicago since leaving Purdue.

Chicago Arthur L Butch) Scanlon Purdue University University of Chicago Grid Scanlon Maroons Hyde Park High School Purdue

Fights Last Night Roundup From Multiple Cities

Boxing results from New York to Fresno show Bartolo outpointing Penino in Brooklyn and Del Gato defeating Valencia in Brooklyn. Harris wins split decision over Zivic in Pittsburgh while Worthey stops Thompson in Homestead. Cool defeats Del Orto in Worcester and Anderson stops Rossi in Hartford. Kid Filipino beats Harrison in Los Angeles and Sheik Rangel TKO’s Cannon in Fresno.

New York Sal Bartolo Boston al Penino Brooklyn Tony del Gato Ben Valencia Spain Pittsburgh Ossie Harris Fritzie Zivic Johnny Worthey Homestead Ken Thompson Indianapolis New Bedford Mass Johnny Cool Worcester Vince del 'Orto Philadelphia Buffalo Holman Williams Detroi Charley Burley al Wooster Frankfort Babe Quinton Waterville Carlie Wooster Bennie Small Hartford Conn Don Anderson Joe Rossi Los Angeles Kid Filipino Sonora Mex Billy Harrison San Francisco Fresno Calif Sheik Rangel Speedy Cannon Seattle

Ferriss Holds Holmes As Sex Win In Exhibition Split

Major leaguers hit the road toward another interleague series after a seven game charity drive that raised over 225000 for war relief. Crowds of 170025 attended two exhibition days with the American league winning five of seven games.

Chicago Boston Dave Ferriss Tommy Holmes Braves Randy Heflin Hausmann Ferriss Red Sox Bert Shepard Washington Brooklyn Luke Sewell St. Louis Cardinals Red Schoendienst Ray Sanders Pete Appleton Navy Phillies Athletics Philadelphia Jimmy Foxx

Red Shield Defeats Civitan 6 to 0 at College Field

Co operatives shut out Civitan 6 0 with four runs in first inning. Exchange tops Rotary 8 4 at the abattoir. Teachey Wilshon Rogers Saunders Hill cited. Todays games JayCees versus A B club at college Lions versus Kiwanis at Abattoir.

Co-operative Civitan Club College Field Abattoir Exchange Club Rotary Club Cee A Yenser Sian Shoaf Delapp Rickert Frye Kimble Rotary Teachey and Wilshon Rogers, Saunders and Hill JayCees A. B. Club Lions Club Kiwanis Club

Apache Heads Garden State Park Opening

Belair Stud's Apache leads the field in Garden State park's opening day headline event the $10,000 Camden handicap to be run Friday at Camden N J.

Apache Heads Garden Camden N. J Belair Stud Apache Devil Diver Garden State Park

Ostrer Fined for Gasoline Misuse in Suburban Trip

In Braintree England Vivian Kaye Ostrer paid a 10 fine after his hired man feared subway trains. Ostrer said he drove to take the man to London rather than ride the subway back.

Braintree England Vivian Kaye Ostrer Ostrer London

Nelson and Sarazen Vie in PGA Championship at Dayton

32 players enter the 194X PGA Championship match play at Moraine Country Club Dayton. Byron Nelson from Toledo and Gene Sarazen of New York lead a field chasing 36-hole medalist honors with Nelson tying Revolta for the qualifying mark at 138 while Sarazen complains of tired feet after a long round.

Fritz Howell Dayton PGA Byron Nelson Toledo Squire Gene Sarazen New York Metraine Country Club Sarazen Nelson P.G.A Squire Denver Toledo Star Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill Dick Shoemaker Crafton Jimmy Hines Chicago Revolta Sgt E. J Dutch) Harrison Dayton Wright Field Denny Shute Akron Philadelphia Harold Jug) McSpaden Tony Manero Craig Wood Jimmy Thomson Willie Goggin Bob Hamilton Evanseville Ind Fort Lewis Wash Jack Grout

Three Tiger Hurlers Out With Injuries

Detroit Tigers pitcher Paul Trout joined teammates Joe Orrell and Jerry Burke on the injury list as the club headed to Boston for a 16 game eastern road trip. Trout, back trouble, entered a hospital for a checkup after posting 10 losses and 8 wins. Orrell sat out to have teeth pulled while Burke, a recent signee, was also ruled out.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Paul Dizzy” Trout Tigers Boston Trout Joe Orrell Jerry Burke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moring Rebs Edward Y. Mitchell Baseball Salisbury Wv Dee Hitchcock Beverage Company Guilford Avenue Lexington Cines Knight Aldridge Mays Wilkerson Watts Statesville Heller Ciarcello McWillians Sangil Wiles Secareyiile Concord Goguen Bunato Deshaies Haines Deal Blinn Perronee Alien Pere Ferree Ewreeeneee Alotta Re Stauffer Stent Eeweee Bartalini Serene Tees Griefza Thomasville Abrha Luberto Ss Morgan Radmer Bee Tener RBI Forbes Lu Radmer Hr—Noah Bob—Swinson Swinson Hoff Swinson Prictor Thomanville Lp—Swinson U—Shoemaker and Ridenhour Durham Landis Mooresville Portsmouth Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg Newport News-Norfolk Carolina League Greensboro Leakeville State League American Association St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Columbus Piedmont League Peveteernre Steed Cseessseesss Sueaccubbes Carolina League Burlington Settee Leakaville Landis Ee Industrial League Baseball Redman Trips Jack Lords Harlond Clift Washington Senators Clift Eve Tut Browns Isports Hugh Fullerton, Jr Rich Holmes Gene Sarazen Tiger Mary Ewing Outerbridge United Seaves Bermuda Pal Palollow Grouni Razor Bla the, Young Mens Clothing Shop Inc N.m2in High Point NC
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication