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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1950
Page
25
The article outlines nearly 16000 in round figures for the meet and over 150000 in travel and related expenses, with a million dollars in national publicity for High Point. It details funding sources, pool upgrades, bleachers, diving platforms, entertainment costs around 3000, printing and lodging expenses, trophies, and minor items, plus labor by city departments and local clubs.
The Thomasville-High Point Hi Toms moved to fourth in the North State league by defeating Concord’s Nationals 3-0 behind Bob Mathieson’s three hit pitcher’s duel. Mathieson struck out six in a full nine innings. The win keeps the Hi Toms within reach of the top teams as they face Concord again at 2:30 p.m. with Jack Haughey opposing Ray Nesbit.
Mackinac Island officials plan a Kansas City clinic November 12 13 to fix officiating differences across the nation with emphasis on screening charging and blocking rules. Reeves Peters chairing the committee includes A L Curtiss Bill Haarlow and other former officials from the Big Seven Southwest and Big Ten.
New York on July 22 Joe DiMaggio moved to fifth in the Yankee order against Detroit for the second time since replacing Gehrig in the cleanup slot. Johnny Mize batted in DiMaggio's usual place amid a noted hitting streak.
The Cas Walker girls from Knoxville Tennessee split a twin bill with Hanes Hosiery of Winston Salem in Jamestown with nearly 1000 fans watching The opener saw Cal Walker defeat Greensboro Pabst Blue Ribbon 3 0 Ella Mae Koontz no hit Greensboro In the nightcap Tall Eanies Futch no hit Cas Walker and blanked them 5 0 The two losses mark Cas Walker second defeat in 32 games The box scores note Koontz Sewell Maness and F Koontz for Greensboro and Grubb Awers for Hanes Hosiery
Cakie Sechrest hit a hole in one on the 165 yard par three fourth hole at Blair Park. He was in a group with Bobby Farley Kenneth Royal and Emmett Dickerson and used a six iron. His scorecard reads 38 39 for a four over par.
The article previews the upcoming AAU senior national swimming meet in High Point starting August 4 with fourteen championship events over three days. It notes three records per event and lists past national marks set in 1941 by Betty Bemis, Nancy Merki, and the Riveria club relay, while signaling expected record falls and the page four continuation.
Mason Rudolph of Clarksville Tennessee won the junior golf title with a 2-1 victory over Slim Charley Beville of Los Angeles in Denver. Rudolph previously reached the quarterfinals in Ann Arbor two years ago and the finals in Washington, D C last year. He will be eligible to defend his championship next summer at the University of Illinois within the 18 year age limit.
John Marshall of New Haven wins the 440 yard freestyle in 4 39.38 setting a new American mark. Jimmy McLane finishes second as New Haven dominates. Robert Brawner of Princeton sets a new American and meet record in the 220 yard breaststroke with 2 41.7 in prelims.
Ferrier of San Francisco surged into undisputed lead at the St Paul Open three-quarter mark after a 69 today to reach 205. He stood atop a crowded leaderboard as rain interrupted play and Alexander, Barber and Stranahan chased, with several players within a few strokes.
Chapel Hill and Raleigh dominated the High Point Little Folks meet, with Chapel Hill taking a 161 to 121 lead at midstream across minnow midget and junior classes. The second session is set for August 21 at the city lake pool.
Mrs. W. B. Cocke of Charlotte defeated Jane Thomas of Salisbury 3 and 1 in the Linville Women's Invitational final. Cocke led early, traded holes with Thomas, and closed out at the 17th hole. Cocke’s tournament scores totaled 75 76 73 75 74, with McDowell of Camden winning the consolation.
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