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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
7
Nelson leads McSpaden in scoring average and total earnings as the pair chase the No 1 golfer honor. McSpaden holds more top finishes while Nelson posts higher earnings, with several major events remaining on the summer schedule.
Baseball standings highlight strong performances from Martin Marion of St. Louis with three doubles and two runs, Sid Rocco of Cleveland driving five RBI on two doubles, Mike Kreevich of Chicago collecting a triple and a single for three runs, Dizzy Trout of Detroit pitching a shutout and earning his 14th win, and solid team rallies including Brooklyn and New York in decisive wins.
New York July 25. Lee Murray and Turkey Thompson are scheduled for medical examinations before a planned 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Officials from the boxing commission will conduct the checks.
The AP lists American League batting leader Doerr of Boston at 337 and runs leader Doerr with 70. Stephen s of St. Louis tops RBIs at 62. In the National League Hite Walker of Brooklyn shares hits and Don Nicholson with 21. Stolen bases tied at 12 for Ryan of Boston and Lupien of Philadelphia. Wilks of St. Louis leads pitching with 8 wins and one loss.
The High Point Junior Amateur baseball circuit received final sponsorship at a meeting at the Princess Cafe under Salvation Army and civic groups. Six teams age 13 1/2 to 14 compete in seven inning games with commissioners and officers named for oversight. Games start tomorrow at school field Highland Oakhill grounds and City Abattoir diamond.
Recap of yesterday's scores across leagues. Jersey City and Newark feature 4 4 and 4 1 results, with Buffalo and Syracuse posting 9 2 lines respectively. Bill Terry referenced as NL peer to reach 20 triples in 1931.
Milwaukee Brewers set up 2000 extra seats for the American Association All-Star buildup as leaders meet the best from seven other clubs. The column notes photos sent for the All-Star squad, a joke about St Paul’s $2 bill, and quick items on players and pasts for 1944 baseball events and personalities.
Triangle Nine beat Tomlinson 5 to 1 on the high panel field as Fred Howell controlled rebounds and limited Tomlinson to four hits. Parrish and Steelman each had three hits. Flynn, a ninth inning substitute, doubled as the club edged ahead. Tomlinson led 1 0 in the fourth but Triangle answered with a five run rally across the fifth to ninth. Melrose and Randleman are set for tomorrow’s doubleheader at Melrose.
Hack Wilson still holds the all time runs batted in mark of 190. He accomplished the feat in 1930 when he hit 56 homers for the Chicago Cubs.
A detailed July 25 Eastern War Time broadcast rundown lists a busy slate of serials, news, dramas, music shows, and commentaries across networks CBS NBC and more. Notable entries include Dick Tracy Hop Harrigan Captain Tim Healy Green Hornet The Sea Hound Lum and Abner Miss Greenwood and Five Minutes News with multiple repeats and regional variations.
James J. Dykes extended his tenure as Chicago White Sox manager through 1945 and 1946, with Mrs. Grace Comiskey announcing the renewal that ends a three-year deal. The move ends speculation he might depart after a long 11-season run since May 9, 1934.
Shelby's American Legion Western champions defeated Whiteville 5-2 in the first game of a seven game series. Shelby benefited from eight walks and four errors by Whiteville while being held to two hits. Hamp Coleman pitched for Shelby in the triumph.
Emerywood Country Club golfers beat Blair Park 10 to 4 in a team match on the Emerywood course. A return bout is set August 14 at Blair Park with six listed pairings decided, including Blair Park's Turnage Hughes losing to Emerywood's Powell Dailey and others.
Boxing results from New York, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Springfield, Newark, Baltimore and Washington show multiple outpoints and knockouts. Notable bouts feature Jimmy MacDaniels and Steve Riggio in New York, Bee Bee Wright and Frankie Wills in Pittsburgh, and Larry Lane stopping Lem Franklin in Newark.
The East West game features a pitcher B Cook for Shelby who scattered 10 hits as the team seeks an edge. The winner advances to meet the Central series victor with Albemarle and Greensboro mentioned as contenders.
In St Louis the Cardinals near clinching the NL flag as they lead by 131⁄2 games and could reach 110 wins. Luke Sewell's Browns split with Boston and New York while facing Washington and Philadelphia. Cleveland moved within a half game of third with Ed Klieman’s eight win and Mickey Rocco driving in five as Wynn won his 13th. Dizzy Trout pitched Detroit past Philadelphia 1–0 for 14th win. Teddy Wilks and rookie form strong for the Cardinals with back-to-back doubles.
The College All-Star squad facing the Chicago Bears at Dyche Stadium on August 30 grew to 14 with W. C. Dub Wooten end and co-captain of Oklahoma 1943 and William Aldworth former Minnesota tackle joining. The team continues practice for the charity contest on August 12.
Brooklyn tallies nine in the seventh highlighted by a Dixie Walker two run homer to rout Rip Sewell and beat Pittsburgh 12 7 before 9 072 at the Polo Grounds Charley Fuchs wins first game since joining the Browns. The Giants rally past the Cubs 5 3 as Phil Weintraub drives in the tying and winning runs in the eighth. Cincinnati Philadelphia rain delays.
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