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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
10
A contemporary critique of television’s handling of baseball highlights discusses improved all star game TV, still missing long blasts and full ballpark context. It notes better infield action and plate closeups, comments on managers’ lineup choices, and mentions figures like Gil Hodges and Al Cervi in athletics honors.
United Press reports the New York Yankees fight a pennant drive with Joe DiMaggio limited by injury and fading power. Casey Stengel faces tough choices as DiMaggio and Mize slump, Berra carries the load, Raschi Lopat and Reynolds tire, and Rizuto must rebound to lift the team.
Parked by an American League setback at Comiskey Park Detroit star Eddie Lopat surrendered two homers and three runs in one inning while Sal Maglie and Don Newcombe anchored the National League victory The crowd of 52075 set an All Star attendance record and generated a 124294 pension fund net.
Leon Ellis of Siler City was named to the post of assistant football coach at High Point High School. The 26 year old ECU graduate will teach History at Senior High and handle line duties for the Bison this fall. Ellis currently heads physical training at a Norfolk YMCA and replaces Bowen who resigned effective at end of 1950-51.
Rocky Marciano pledges a quick knockout of Rex Layne at Madison Square Garden as he hungrily pursues a world title bid. The Brockton heavyweight aims for his 31st KO in 36 bouts and previews a sledge hammer right as the key weapon in the bout.
Randolph Turpin defeated Sugar Ray Robinson at Earl's Court in London to retain the world middleweight title as Robinson suffered cuts and a knockdown in a one sided bout. Turpin will defend next in New York on September 26 at the Polo Grounds.
High Point American Legion hosts Siler City in the opening round of League Three playoffs at 4 p.m. at the college diamond. Mentions starting pitchers Harold Blizzard Carson Cox and possible game status if a third game is needed with Liberty and Winston-Salem tying for third.
The 1928 World Series clash pitted Leo Durocher against his boyhood idol Rabbit Maranville as harsh insults flew from both camps. Durocher, dismissed as a phony by some, earned praise from Miller Huggins for his talent and drive. By 1929 he faced critics, struggled with throws, yet retained his place as the Yankees pursued a fourth straight pennant despite mounting doubts.
The Hi-Toms, led by Miller and Small, aim to reclaim the lead in the North Carolina State league race as they host the Rebels in a pivotal matchup. Red Hamilton is set to start on the firing line at eight p.m. with Miller and Small providing the pace at the plate.
Detroit AP report quotes Ed Sawyer manager of the National League All Stars claiming the American League power hitters are fading. He says the NL now controls the hitting edge while the AL had dominated for years. Casey Stengel agrees with the assessment.
Directions describe how to reach Sink's Lake by traveling west on Lexington Avenue to Wallburg Road, following signs, about three miles from town.
Joe DiMaggio says his leg still causes him pain but could have served as a pinch hitter for top players in the All-Star game. He notes he was the lone AL star not to start, while Bruce Edwards was the only NL catcher to play.
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