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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1943

Page

5

Sports Roundup Highlights Track Flier Grounding and NL Race

New York June 19 reports Cornelius Warmerdam was grounded en route to the AAU championships when a seat mix up forced a change. Dan Ferris arranged a swap at 2 a.m. for yesterday’s events. Dodgers scouts pursue shortstop prospects Eddie Tuchin and Bobby Repass. The mile record has fallen 60 times since 1917 but remains 1 34 25. The NL standings show a tight race, with 142 games separating the first and last. Jack Lavelle prepares for the 5000 meter in Haegg’s native tongue. Notre Dame’s Greg Rice is a hopeful. News notes include coaching moves, Navy transfers, and athletic appointments. The Jacksonville sailors seek a rematch at Parris Island, while Fort Monmouth claims the smoothest infield and infielder Don Richmond.

New York Cornelius Warmerdam le Vault A.A.U Ority Salt Lake Ity Dan Ferris Dan Branchickey Dodgers Eddie Tuchin Buffalo Brooklyn College Bby Repass Baltimore Iipoise Yestery Reds Res Cubs Jack Lavelle Gunder Haegg Notre Gil Dodds Greg Rice Sweden Dodds Boston Don Burnham Dartmouth Bill Hulse New York University New York A. C Joe McCluskey North Carolina Lou Gregory Iowa Sune Carlsson

Haegg and Rice Set for 5000 Meter Showdown at Randalls Island

Dartmouth coach Harry Hillman assesses Gunder Haegg's form and training style ahead of the National AU 5000-meter championship with Gregory Rice. He notes Haegg’s natural speed and Sweden's cross country methods, contrasts with American prep, and cites track surface differences on Randalls Island.

New York Harry Hillman der Haegg Gregory Rice Randalls Island Dartmouth Haegg Weden Hillman Albert Dodds Don Burnham Burnham Hanover Hills Gunder the Wonder Gunder Haegg Greg Rice

Army Club Takes Over Loop Berth In Industrial League

The High Point College Army Air Cadets lose 12 to 8 to the Marsh team in their first industrial league game at the college field. If allowed by Army Air Corps headquarters the Cadets may replace Adams-Millis in the loop after their forfeit. Huff led Marsh with four hits in five at bats while Sigrin and Jones collected four hits for the Cadets as Marsh pulled away in the fifth inning and the Cadets rallied late but fell short. The Cadets are set to meet Triangle tomorrow at 2 p.m.

High Point College Army Air Cadets U.S. Army Air Corps Marsh College Field Adams-Millis Marshmen Huff Wade Sigrin Jones Sizemore Triangle Everhart Walden If Kirby Eersteel Smithers Ralph Forquer Rusbon Ray Forquer C. Grissom Haney Walden Cadets Snyder Forquer Ber Forquer Snyder Garner Thomas

Straight Deal Wins British Derby at Newmarket

Newmarket England June 9 Straight Deal owned by Dorothy Paget won the Derby from fifth place in the final half mile. Umiddad led late with Nasrullah and Persian Gulf finishing well behind. The race worth about 18000 dollars to the winner ran in two minutes 302.5 seconds for one mile and 85 yards. Jockey Myr Carey rode Straight Deal to a neck and a head win over Umiddad in front of 15000 spectators.

Newmarket England Straight Deal Dorothy Paget Britain Aga Khan Nasrullah Epsom Downs Martown Staright Miss Paget My Carey Carey Umiddad

Major League Leaders Across American and National Leagues

A summary of leading players in batting runs hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases across the American and National Leagues with top names such as Stephens Hockett Keller Wakefield Vaughan Herman DiMaggio Ott Musial Russell and Klinger sharing top spots and pitching leaders Candini Chandler Klinger Shoun with win records noted.

Stephens St. Louis Hockett Cleveland White Philadelphia Keller Lindell New York Lupien Boston Siebert Ohnson Washington Kolloway Chicago Case Vernon Candini Chandler Dahlgren Walker Vaughan Brooklyn Camiili Herman DiMaggio Pittsburgh Frey Cincinnati Musial Russell Gustine Klinger Shoun

Peckinpaugh to Confer With Trosky in Chicago

Chicago June 19 Roger Peckinpaugh vice president of the Cleveland Indians was to arrive for a conference with Hal Trosky who hopes to rejoin the Tribe after a four year layoff due to migraine headaches. Trosky has a .313 batting average over nine years with Cleveland and has been working out at Comiskey Park awaiting Peckinpaugh.

Chicago Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Hal Trosky Tribe Migrane Trosky Indians Comiskey Park White Sox Peckinpaugh

Playground League Opens With Five-Hit Pitchers Bay Street Beats Johnson Street 9 6

Richard Crowder pitched five hits as Bay Street outscored Johnson Street 9 6 to start the city playground softball league. Holbrook and Aycoth provided key moments for Cloverdale and Ada Blair beat Emma Blair 26 2. Oak Hill won a forfeit over Brentwood. Next week’s schedule lists morning and afternoon games across four venues.

Richard Crowder Bay Street Johnson Street City Playground Junior High Cloverdale Emma Blair Ada Blair Oak Hill Brentwood Holbrook Aycoth Thomas Jones Ray Street

Bluege Keeps Track Of Things For Washington

Washington manager Ossie Bluege uses a disciplined, analytical approach to steer the Senators. The article notes his calm leadership and focus on simple, effective baseball as Washington fields steady pitching and smart defense.

Bluege Washington Fox Chicago South Side Senators Clark Griffith

Bryant Lands Seven-Pound Bass On Recovery Leave

Private Prudent Bryant, convalescing at Ashford General Hospital in White Sulphur Springs W V, landed a seven pound bass at Lakeside Lake near the facility. He presented the fish to Col C M Beck, Ashford's commanding officer, after being wounded in North Africa.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Prudent Bryant Ashford General Hospital Lakeside Lake Bryant North Africa C. M. Beck Ashford

Haegg Rice duel headlines National AAU track day

The National AAU meet on Randall's Island centers on Sundays 5000 meters between Greg Rice and Sweden's Gunder Haegg with the Haegg Rice duel as the pivot. Junior titles and senior crowns, including the 1500 and 10000 meters, fill the schedule as 370 athletes from 37 states compete.

Army Air Force Aid Society Californ

Betz, Corbett Meet For Clay Courts Crown

Pauline Betz of Los Angeles and Nancy Corbett of Chicago reach the final of the national clay courts championship with Betz seeking to defend her 1941 title. Betz defeated Pearl Peterson 6-1 6-0 in the semifinals while Corbett advanced as second seed. The men’s semifinals also shaping up with Billy Talbert and Seymour Greenberg in action as Evert fought through a five set quarterfinal.

Detroit Pauline Betz Los Angeles Nancy Corbett Chicago Miss Betz Pearl Peterson Rollins College Flapal Miss Corbett Miss Bettz Billy Talbert Cincinnati Earl Cochell University of Southern California Seymour Greenberg

Pro Football Ownership Sees 1943 Season Likely

National Football League owners met in Chicago on June 19 1943 to discuss the upcoming season. They considered a potential Eagles Steelers merger and five new franchise applications while surveying active members for possible withdrawals since the Rams set a 1940s precedent.

Dave Hoff Chicago National Football League Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Rams Curley Lambeau

Redbirds Set Pace With 3-Game Lead

The Dodgers staggered by a five game losing streak, and Brooklyn remains one game ahead of Cincinnati after a rough day. St Louis kept pace with an 8 hit night against Passeau and Chicago, while Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-1 as Tex Hughson limited them to four hits.

Sid Feder Associated Press Brooklyn Leo Lip Durocher Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Rube Melton Durocher Curt Davis Curt Lip Bobo Newsom Cardinals Passeaux Joe Gordon Yankee Boston Red Sox New Yorkers Tex Hughson Bronx Busters

Golfers forced to walk back from games in Winchester

Winchester golfers ride in a local hauling wagon to reach the course but the wagon owner will not wait for play to end, forcing players to walk back to town about an hour. Also notes 1942 cotton production at 26,687,000 bales vs 128,683,000 in 1941.

Winchester Winchester Golf Club

Major League Results and Probable Starters

Yesterday results show Boston 3 New York 1 St Louis 7 Detroit 4 Washington 4 Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 5 Chicago 3. Probable starters listed: Boston Judd 6 2 against Chandler 7 1 Washington Leonora 4 5 against Christopher 14 3 St Louis Bridges 4 2 against Detroit Sandra 4 3, Kennedy 1 0 vs Dietrich 2 4 Humphries 4 5.

Boston New York St. Louis Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Judd Chandler Leonora Christopher Sandra Bridges Dean Kennedy Dietrich Humphries

Baseball scores from multiple games

Boston defeated New York 8 to 6 and Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 10 to 8. Cincinnati won 1 to 0 over Pittsburgh in 14 innings, while Chicago triumphed 4 to 1 against St Louis.

Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Innnings Chicago St Louis Sia Chicago A

GAMES TODAY Featuring Hockey and Baseball Matchups

New York faces Boston as Hubbell plays Barrett while Philadelphia meets Brocktyn Pucks with Fitzsimmons. Cinecinnati hosts Pittsburgh Walters opposes Klinger. Chicago visitas St Louis with Lee and Cooper.

New York Boston Hubbell Barrett Philadelphia Brocktyn Pucks Fitzsimmons Cinecinnati Pittsburgh Walters Klinger Chicago St. Louis Lee Cooper

Fights Last Night Roundup and Real Estate Notice

Boxing results from Fort Hanco ck New York Hollywood Los Angeles San Diego and Mexico City listed with fighters and outcomes. Also notice of sale of real estate in Guilford County North Carolina by High Point Insurance and Real Estate Company with details of property lots and sale terms set for June 30 1943 including 5 percent good faith deposit and tax and street assessment acknowledgments.

Fort Hancock N. Y.joe Brooklyn Milton Kessler Daniel Field Hollywood Cecil Hudson Los Angeles Lige Drew New Orleans San Diego Jerre Moore Baltimore Jorge Moreira Mexico City High Point Insurance and Real Retate Company Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Register of Deeds of Guilford Cous College Heights Office of the Register of Deeds Owen Reese Roberson, Haworth & Reese

Civil Service Exam For Incinerator Foreman

Civil Service Examination for incinerator foreman set for June 28 1943 at 7 36 PM in Council Chamber City Hall. Salary 100.00 monthly. Applications due by Saturday noon June 26 1943 with Civil Service Commission. Details at Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building telephone 2128. James R Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.

Council Chamber Civil Service Commission Civil Service Office James RB. Lovelace High Point Civil Service Commission

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