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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1950
Page
6
North Carolina State league all star voting is in progress with ballots mailed to The Enterprise sports department. The game is set for August 20 at Finch Field. Kenny Powell and Art Weiner, UNC teammates, have signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yanks respectively.
Burke Jr. led with a 268 and earned 2600 dollars for victory at the Sioux City Open in Sioux City Iowa finishing three strokes ahead of Skip Alexander. Sam Snead tied for third with a four-way group at 273 as players head toward the Tom O Shanter tournament start.
Harvie Ward Jr. of Tarboro North Carolina captured the Tennessee Valley Invitational in Chattanooga Tennessee by defeating Gay Brewer of Lexington Kentucky 1 up after a comeback. Ward led from the 28th hole after trailing in the morning round and excelled with precise approach shots.
Free thrills abound as swimmers prepare for the women's senior national meet at the city lake pool. Newark s 15 strong lead the influx, with LA Athletic Club Worcester YMCA Uniontown YMCA Bright Swim Club Atlantic City and New York Women’s Association among travelers. Diving practice runs daily 12 to 4 pm with public viewing expected. heats for the 1500 meter freestyle set to begin Thursday. Ed Aspinal, AAU leader, confirms event scheduling and tower significance draws attention.
The Little League Braves swept a doubleheader over the Tigers and Yankees to lead the flag race. Ridge struck out 10 in the Braves win 4 to 2 over the Yankees. Wilson earned the 14 to 6 win against the Tigers with Ridge and Kearns homering. David Smith went 2 for 3 and Bobby Noah 3 for 4 as a standout hitting day. A twin bill returns to Richland Park tonight under lights.
A field of 210 golfers began the first qualifying round at the Biltmore Forest Country Club as part of the annual men's Invitational. The 192 low scorers will start match play Wednesday and the finals are set for Saturday with P. J. Boatwright Jr. of Aiken, South Carolina the defending champion.
Norm Sper Jr former UNC swimming star and national platform diving champion acts in summer stock in New England this summer. He graduated from UNC in June.
Merl Norcross, former North Carolina football back for three years, will assist head coach Bill Grice in guiding the Chapel Hill High School team this coming season.
Del Ennis shines as the Phillies extend their NL lead with key hits and a grand slam in the opener. Robers and the pitching staff back the effort as Philadelphia wins 10-0 and 4-2 over the Pirates. The Yankees close on Detroit with doubleheader wins while other NL clubs post big games.
Salisbury arrives at Finch Field with a boost as John Paszek, signed last week, joins the Pirates a day after hitting 22 homers in 1949. The Pirates hold a four game lead over Hi-Toms and open a two game set tonight with Bill Conroy and Bill McGhee making room for Paszek.
Chapel Hill reports UNC diver Buddy Crone a former Conference champion will travel to Bermuda in August for a series of exhibitions showcasing his diving skills and athletic achievements.
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