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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1945
Page
5
Landis hammered Thomasville for 16 hits in a 12 to 0 victory at Rin ch Field. Lefty Little held the Tommies to four safeties as loose fielding doomed the home nine. A twin bill with the same clubs was set for Landis tonight.
Greensboro's ORD Hawks won the deciding game of a three game state servicemen's championship series against Fort Bragg 8 to 6. After taking control early the Hawks surged with seven runs in the seventh inning to seal the win.
The St Louis Browns and the Washington Senators will meet Coast Guard Dolphins and Submarine at New London on July 25. Lt John McAfee of the Coast Guard announced the booking today.
In Guilford County Superior Court North Carolina a real estate sale is set for July 30 1945 at 2 PM. The auction covers Burnes Lot Nine Forty nine on Furlough Street High Point with confirmation by the Court. Rupert T. Pickens serves as Commissioner with dates noted 9 7 14 21 28.
Danville Virginia July 14 Art Fowler of Danville Leafs has 15 wins this season with one loss as leading Class C Carolina league pitcher. Giants own a working agreement with Leafs and may eye Fowler for pitching material next season after a 14 straight wins streak and a two hitter ahead of a Raleigh Capitals loss. Fowler from Spartanburg South Carolina moved from semi pro to Giants scouting trail.
Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana defeated Bobby Ruffin over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Referee Eddie Josephs and Judge George Le Cron had Ruffin ahead 7 to 5, 7 to 5, while Judge Tom Guilfoyle favored Joyce 6 to 6 on rounds, giving Joyce the decision after the new no draw policy.
Claude Harmon 29, in first PGA start, seeks upset over Byron Nelson in Moraine Club 36 hole semi final as Sam Byrd vs Clarence Doser contest the other half. Nelson, under par in all rounds, leads with Byrd and Doser poised for Sunday final push.
Boston star Holmes leads NL in batting with .393 and 127 hits while Cavarretta trails at .368. Holmes also tops runs and RBIs locally, with Lombardi and Workman tied for home runs at 15. Pitching leaders include Cooper and Passeau with strong win totals.
A New York report notes plans for a class D circuit in large southern cities and a D loop in western territory as major leagues sign younger players to early contracts. It cites owner comments on investment in teens and potential trouble finding players. Also coverage mentions Branch Rickey observing Montreal slugger Roland Glady and Wally Butts celebrating daughter Faye winning a poetry prize.
The piece discusses a proposed anti-teen rule championed by Commissioner Chandler that could limit youth signings as veterans return from war. It notes potential roster constraints for small teams and future spending debates, while also mentioning Helen Stephens and Stella Walsh in a revived rivalry and Chris Dundee courting Tami Mauriello for a fight.
A chaotic radio schedule lists programs from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM with music, orchestras, quiz shows, news, and dramas. Notable items include Naval Sky High Orchestra, Washington & Overseas Report, Grand Hotel drama, Duke Ellington Hour, Boston Pops, National Barn Dance, and two hours of dance and news.
Batting leaders include Carcinello Chicago 330 and Case Washington 324 runs Stirnweiss New York 56 Stephens St Louis 46 RBI R Johnson Boston 48 Etten New York 45 hits Stirnweiss New York 93 Case Waenigies 91 doubles McQuinn St Louis 19 Siebert Philadelphia 18 triples Stirnweiss New York 10 es Coleape 9 home runs Stephens St Louis 13 R Johnson Boston 10 steals Case Washington 18 Myatt Washington 16 pitching Ferriss Boston 15 2 882 Benton Detroit 7 1 875
Three Keesler Mississippis girls softball teams feature three sets of sisters Lillian Louise and Bernardino Arguelles Dot Marie and Gloria Vuyovich and Louise Willie and Mae Frances Nixon. With football season months away the second air force welcomes Pvt Bill Paschal Giants Lt Fred Davis Alabama and Pfc Barwegen Purdue into the unit.
Pot O Luck, a three year old by Chance Play trained by Ben Jones, is the favorite in the Arlington classic with a potential 68 150 winner's share from a 450000 purse. Sea Swallow and Dockstader pose main threats among nine starters on the mile and a quarter course. Calumet Farms' Miss Keeneland expected to lead in the accompanying 20000 added effort for fillies and mares.
Horizontal and vertical hints list many answers across topics such as fruits specks and actions like smuggle and decline of life. Includes terms for anatomy weather and language, with items like tropical fruits small speck killed and decay among others.
Brownie six year old trained by J B Theall and ridden by Charlie Le Blanc captured the $10,000 Camden handicap to open the Garden State park meeting. He ran six furlongs in 1:12 2 5 and paid $16.10 $9.30 and $5.40. Satto paid $10.10 and $6.90 while New Moon paid $4.40.
Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio faces Mrs Helen Pedersen Rihbany of New York in the 28th middle states women's championship title match at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on grass. Fry beat Connie Clifton 4 0 6 2 in the semifinals while Rihbany edged Barbara Krase 6 4 6 3 to reach the final.
Boston ace Dave Ferriss moved to 15–? with a strong 6th straight positive outing, fueling a pennant race push. The Red Sox climbed into a tie for third with the Yankees after a 5–1 win over Detroit, while Cleveland’s Lou Boudreau calls Boston a dark horse in the season’s stretch run.
Pat Seerey of the Indians hit three homers and a triple in a 16 4 rout of the Yankees. Dave Ferriss earned his 15th win as the Red Sox beat Detroit 5 1. Jim Russell of the Pirates doubled home the tying run and scored the winner in a 3 2 10 inning victory over the Phillies. Whitey Kurowski homered twice in a double header sweep for the Cardinals over the Giants 14 3 and 4 1.
Chicago July 14. Tom Holmes streak ended at 37 by Hank Wyse. Cubs see three hitting streaks end as Stan Hack and Phil Cavarretta go hitless after long runs. Lowrey’s 11 game streak also ends. Also notes 1944 truck production up nearly 100000 over last year.
Pavot the sole undefeated colt this season is the 3 to 5 favorite for the 90000 Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct. Eddie Arcaro rides Pavot carrying 126 pounds as top threat to six rivals including Esteem with 116, Wild Life, Gallorette, and Ricks Raft in the field.
Martinsville Athletics steamrolled Winston-Salem 13 1 to widen their lead in the Carolina loop standings. Britt hurled seven hits and a homer while driving in four as the Martinsville club dominated early and late.
Concord July 14 The North Carolina State league will complete its schedule by transporting players via facilities rather than club buses President Lewellyn announced ODT ruled gasoline for buses under wartime regulations will not be available after tonight for player transportation.
John Hardy the Delaware state clay court tennis king cannot defend his title in the state's invitation championship starting Sunday. Hardy who has held the crown for four years lives in Morgantown West Virginia and tournament rules require residence or employment within the state.
The imperial diet in Japan consists of 404 members split between the House of Peers and the elected House of Representatives. The House of Peers includes men of wealth or distinction, while the latter is chosen by election.
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