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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1951
Page
9
In a North State League gathering manager George Detore touts pitcher Ronnie Necciai of the Sallisbury Pirates as a standout talent. Necciai, age 19, has impressed the Pittsburgh farm system with a strong fastball and developing curve, despite an uneven win loss record.
The Salisbury American Juniors host High Point in game three at Shuford Field as the Rowan capital hosts the pivotal seven game series. Harold Blizzard returns for Salisbury with McDowell set for relief and coach Ferabee eyeing ace Frank for tonight’s crucial action. The winner gains lead in the area three championship as unearned runs mark a wild tenth inning.
Oscar Fraley recounts a humorous Dodgers press conference where a chalked question mark next to Leo Durocher's name triggers laughter. Branch Rickey defends the manager, amid talk of Miss Day and love, while reporters chase quotes. Durocher arrives in New York and remains tight lipped as tensions and memories of the Gas House Gang flare at Forest Hills Inn.
Conference leaders approved experimenting with a fifth official in some games next season. The Western Conference already trialed it. Pro football uses a sideline judge as a fifth official. Victor O. Schmidt spoke for NCAA at the meeting, noting the college role may be called sideline or back judge.
A dinner for all entrants in the Citywide Juniors Golf tournament will be held tomorrow night at Blair Park clubhouse starting at 7. Trophies and medals for flight winners and runners-up will be awarded. Bob Harlow of Golf World will be guest speaker. Nick Lawrence of WHPE will be master of ceremonies. Boys attend Paramount Theater after the dinner.
Milwaukee reports Kirkwood Jr. the Joe Palooka of golf clinched the Blue Ribbon Open with a seven under 64 final round to beat Sam Snead by two strokes. The 30 year old, blond from Milwaukee, tied the course record in posting 271 for the event, securing the third largest prize. His only other major win was the 1949 Inquiry Open.
Allie Reynolds pitched a four hitter to lift the Yankees to first place with an 11th win in a 9 to 0 victory. The standout performance boosted the team’s standing and showcased Reynolds as a key starter.
The North State league announces an all star clash at Finch Field on Sunday August 5 with West and East teams featuring Hi-Toms Hickory States-Concord and Moores. Miller and Gruzdis trade barbs over hitting in public showdown. A Miss North State League beauty contest accompanies the event with eight contestants and league queens to be crowned.
The American League pennant race tightens as the Yankees hold a slim lead heading to Yankee Stadium. Allie Reynolds pitched a four hit shutout in yesterday’s win, while the Red Sox and Indians trade results trying to close the gap. Luke Easter and Larry Doby provided key homers for Cleveland, and Washington edged Chicago in the nightcap of a twin bill.
Jersey Joe Walcott, age disputed and called a miracle man, won the world heavyweight title at 37 with a knockout of Ezzard Charles. Locals question birthplace documents and age while praising his career and family.
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia dominated at the Penn State title, winning the event for the third time after prior victories in 1946 and 1947. Once known as a hard-hitting net rusher, he showed improved all round play and could surprise in larger tournaments. He is ranked eighth.
Cedar Rapids notes show Billy Joe Davidson, the highly touted short pitcher for the Indians, struggling with a slow fastball and control in five starts with Cedar Rapids. Observers question his pace, conditioning, and curve reliance as he fights to develop a viable fast delivery.
Gruzdis bids farewell to outfielder Neil Chrisley after seven games as he prepares to spend a few days at home before tonight's game. A play-by-play is set for 8:30 p.m. over WHPE-FM to recreate the action.
An OCR fragment notes Bill McGunnigle as a focal point in a lineage issue. The text hints at a familial relationship involving a baby and a sister, but specifics are unclear.
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