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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
8
In a rare switch, Harry Grayson steps in as acting editor for the day, guiding the newsroom with his keen eye for sports and features. Colleagues note his steady hand, preserving the paper’s rhythm while the regular editor is away.
Ned Hanlon led Orioles to Macon and proved pre season work matters. The piece notes early managers ignored conditioning, citing Hall of Famers Larry Lajoie and Tris Speaker who demanded readiness. It contrasts past abundance of players with today's tighter rosters and tougher prep.
The piece notes the lack of big league ready players has made camps essential with a longer pre season. It cites Branch Rickey and the farm system, contrasting McGraw’s skepticism before acknowledging the value of quantity in obtaining quality players. It remarks on early camp start dates and the rapid rise of inexperienced players to the majors
The article notes the Yankees rely on a large scouting presence in St Petersburg led by Joe McCarthy. It names scouts Paul Kritchell Gene McCann and Johnny Nee along with coaches Art Fletcher and John Schulte. McCarthy orders focus on new players to prevent wear during the season and improve prospects.
Bill Jurges, after five seasons with the Cubs, became a star due to a suggestion from his double plays partner Billy Herman. The shift in his batting stance mirrors how veterans fear wild rookie pitchers. Old habits persist as veterans recall Jack Graney hitting Napoleon Lajoie twice in a game during training.
In New York March 1 Walter Pate favors Don McNeill over Bobby Riggs in the upcoming Davis Cup selections. Pate praises McNeill's all around offensive style and backhand while noting Riggs remains a strong baseliner but not his preferred strategy. Tomorrow's program will narrow fields in women's and men's events to reach the finalists.
Captain Hugh Lee Hampton scores 19 points to cap his High Point College career in a 46 45 win over Hanes Hosiery. The Panthers trailed at halftime 25 25 and pulled away after a late burst led by Hampton and Moran before 1 400 fans at Harrison Gym. Hanes previously beat Wake Forest and claimed the A A U title.
Ormond Beach Fla March 1 Patty Berg of Minneapolis meets Elizabeth Hicks of Long Beach in the South Atlantic Women s Golf tournament semi final. Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex meets Mrs William Hockenjos Lake Hopatcong N J in the other semi final.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the captain of the Alabama golf team is described in relation to Billy Burke a name not connected to the former National Open champion. The note ties the team leadership to a golfer bearing that name without implying a championship link.
Boone march 1 Charley Parks grappler in the 121 pound class was chosen captain of the Appalachian State wrestling team today He is a three time winner of the Carolinas AAU championship With 40 Cunningham 135 pound class and Milton Gaskill 128 pound class he will represent Appalachian at the National Intercollegiate Wrestling tournament at the University of Illinois March 27 20
The Chicago White Sox will stay in Comiskey family hands after a probate ruling. The First National Bank failed to approve a sale of the club and will continue operating it for Grace Comiskey and her three children who opposed the sale. The case centers on preserving the Comiskey legacy and potential future value of the team.
Clemson College swimmers begin defense of their crown at Chapel Hill as eight conference teams compete. Preliminaries in eight events and the 3060 medley relay finals are set for this afternoon with finals tomorrow. The meet draws 86 entrants from eight teams led by UNC's pace-setter.
In Clearwater Florida the Brooklyn Dodgers lead Mets over Giants hurler Carl Hubbell with a 26-22 all time edge in their record meetings.
Adams-Millis soars to Class A final with a 44 to 28 win over Nehi of Greensboro. Redwine Hardware edges Farmers Co-op 46 to 45 to reach Class RB final. Beeson Hardware battles Farmers Co-op into two OT periods before 53 to 49 win. Bruce and Tomkins propel Gate City 30 of 35 points. Grissom leads Nehi with 14. Redding and Raper star for Gray Chapel in 41 to 30 win. Idol tallies 12 for Mebane in tense loss.
In Knoxville Alabama faces Georgia and Tennessee meets Kentucky in the semifinals of the seventh annual SEC basketball tournament. All four teams were seeded with Alabama and Tennessee slight favorites after comfortable wins. Alabama defeated Louisiana State 45 to 25 yesterday.
Reports from spring training detail Freddie Hutchinson's weight loss and hoped gains for the Tigers, Joe Crase signs with the Browns' second squad, Lew Riggs delayed by influenza, Ted Williams praised by Joe Cronin as he reports, Jimmie Foxx assessing the Yankees, and Cub holdouts prompting record checks as Eddie Miller remains absent in Avatron.
Fort Myers Florida notes describe Riss Peters now with Atlanta last season as a quiet player who may have talked himself out of a chance for a second base slot with Cleveland Indiana. His remark about never making a double play upset team expectations. In Bradenton Florida a rival of Bill Posedel at Bees headquarters is expected to sign.
Doc Pro thro of the Phillies expresses satisfaction after buying first baseman Ed Levy from the Newark Bears. He notes Levy is the kind of big hitter the team needs and can powerfully drive the ball.
Washington Senators open spring camp in Orlando with most regulars joining the rookies already on site as workouts resume in earnest.
Pasadena report notes manager Bucky Harris since February 15 and veterans led by Ted Lyons. Jimmy Dykes praises the squad of rookies, predicting seven wins from Lyons and a 14-? record last season amid a weekly schedule.
In Clearwater Dodgers offense erupts with four home runs in five innings. Babe Phelps Gene Moore two others Ripple and Cal Chapman, a Nashville call up, supplied the blasts in yesterday's intra squad game.
Duke Blue Devils survive a tough rally to beat The Citadel 40 to 35 and advance to meet unseeded Maryland in the Southern Conference tournament semifinals. Phantoms of North Carolina defeated Clemson 50 to 41 and face Wake Forest to start the day.
Tony Zale KO'd Fazio lanozei in Youngstown while Buddy Knox outpointed Jorge Brescia in Cleveland. Joe Catalfamo stopped Chang Collura in Baltimore. all bouts listed with weights and locales.
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